Shulong Daojun

After the matter was over, Jiang Heng asked the five local deities to "introduce him to trustworthy friends," just as he had told the Qingyi local deity that day.

The local landowners readily agreed with smiles, and then left with beaming faces.

Having a way out, they naturally want to fight for their future.

After all, if given the chance, who would willingly choose to be a landowner for life?

As for whether the land they've been in contact with will be reported to the Chuxian County Magistrate...

The local deities know in their hearts whether it is more serious to offend a city's righteous god or a county's righteous god.

Moreover, the world is about to become turbulent, and it is uncertain whether the county and city magistrates will be able to protect themselves. Therefore, it is necessary to find a reliable backer in advance.

For example, the righteous god of the city behind Brother Jiang.

Finally, they also wouldn't contact those local deities who had good relations with the county shojin.

In the days that followed, Chuzhou suddenly fell into a strange state.

When the people learned that the county magistrate intended to hold a "spring plowing reward" event, they were overjoyed, and even their hands and feet became lighter when working in the fields.

Among the local people in the county, more than half looked pleased, a few remained tight-lipped, and the rest looked bewildered, unaware of what had happened.

The same applies to the magistrate of Chuxian County.

He summoned several local deities to inquire, only to receive either an awkward smile or the reply, "Nothing's wrong," which only deepened his confusion.

This continued until the day of spring plowing and reward.

Before the banquet, Jiang Heng asked a disciple of the Miscellaneous School of Law to contact Beichen and send him weapons and sleeping pills. Then, he and Kong Ling acted according to plan and launched the incident at the fourth watch of the night.

Because it was unexpected, there was no hindrance.

As the third watch of the night approached, the county magistrate and his garrison had finished their meal and were fast asleep.

With Kong Ling's help, Jiang Heng took the antidote and woke up early.

He ordered Kong Ling to carry a waist token and verbally convey the magistrate's order. Under the pretext of rewarding the soldiers, Kong Ling would personally climb the city wall and deliver the poisoned meat to each of the guards on duty, watching them eat it with his own eyes.

Finally, Jiang Heng whispered to Kong Ling, "If anyone asks, say that the magistrate just personally instructed that the troops be rewarded, and everyone should receive a share."

Kong Ling dared not delay and hurried away.

About half an hour later, the soldiers on duty on the city wall collapsed one after another.

After confirming that no one else was awake, Kong Ling quickly walked down the city wall and, together with Jiang Heng who was already waiting below, opened the city gate.

Outside the city, a large number of people in armor, seeking refuge, had been waiting for a long time. When the city gates were opened wide, they poured in one after another.

Holding spears, they breathed heavily, their hearts filled with trepidation, excitement, and confusion.

They were all commoners, and this was their first time seizing a county. None of them knew what to do next, and the only word in their minds was "obey".

Kong Ling was also unaware, standing frozen in front of everyone, his brows furrowed, without uttering a word.

Jiang Heng looked at the three hundred "soldiers," composed himself, his eyes sharpened, and he exhaled and shouted: "Gentlemen, I have already found out where the local gentry and powerful figures are located in the county."

To capture Chuzhou, we must take down these people.

Kong Ling, you lead fifty brothers in the uprising and tie up the county magistrate and all the guards.

Go immediately, without delay!

Kong Ling immediately stepped forward and replied, "Yes."

Then, Jiang Heng turned to another person beside him and said in a deep voice, "Send another thirty men to the county government armory, with waist tokens, to seal the weapons and not allow anyone to approach."

Anyone who resists should be apprehended on the spot.

The man accepted the order, mustered thirty men, and headed straight for the armory.

Jiang Heng nodded, raised his hand and waved it, then said, "The rest of the rebel brothers, follow me to the places where the gentry and powerful are, and capture them all."

If any local residents wake up and look around, use your spear to intimidate and drive them away; do not harm them.

Having said that, he took the lead and strode towards a gentry's residence that had been chosen.

Upon inquiry that day, it was discovered that this local gentry had a terrible attitude towards the refugees.

After the courtyard gate was broken, he was awakened from his sleep and saw Jiang Heng and others breaking in. He immediately flew into a rage and started cursing loudly.

Without hesitation, Jiang Heng grabbed a long spear, took a deep breath, and plunged it into the man's thigh, splattering blood everywhere.

Upon seeing the blood, the man cried out in agony, begging for mercy repeatedly in his pain.

Upon seeing this, the refugees wearing leather armor all gasped and fell silent.

Jiang Heng gripped the blood-stained spear, suppressing his fear, and coldly surveyed the crowd. After a moment, he shouted, "Next!"

Thus, after a night of commotion, before dawn, Jiang Heng had arrested all the gentry and powerful figures in Chuxian County and brought them to the county government office.

Beside him were Kong Ling and others, escorting the unconscious county magistrate and the guards.

The incident within the county was immediately noticed by the righteous god of Chuxian and a group of blue-robed local deities. They were extremely anxious, but could only watch helplessly.

Man-made disasters are beyond the control of these righteous gods of heaven and earth.

Nevertheless, the magistrate of Chuxian still lit a stick of incense and sent a message to the magistrate of Pingjiang City, reporting the situation in Chuxian in detail and pleading with him to inform the local officials to send troops to rescue them.

At the same time, after thinking for a moment, he reappeared in front of Jiang Heng, put on the airs of a county magistrate, and shouted loudly: "How dare you!"

I have already informed the city magistrate of Pingjiang that the city's troops will come to arrest you tomorrow. Surrender at once!

As soon as he finished speaking, his divine robes fluttered without wind, giving him an imposing appearance.

The people who rose up were startled, fear showing in their eyes. They looked at each other, their hands holding their spears tightening, and then they subconsciously looked at Jiang Heng.

Jiang Heng glanced at the righteous god of Chuxian County and smiled reassuringly, "Don't panic, everyone. I have already resolved this matter."

True gods should not easily interfere in mortal affairs; do not concern yourself with them.

If you are truly afraid, you can bow to him a few times, be sincere, and offer incense; this will ensure your safety.

"You!" Upon hearing this, the magistrate of Chuzhou County's face suddenly darkened.

If this mortal named Jiang Heng had just become angry and spoken rudely, he could have taken the opportunity to teach him a lesson, and the incident in the county might have been resolved.

He had already realized that this group of rebels were a mob, merely following the lead of this mortal.

However, it just so happens that...

Jiang Heng ignored the exasperated look on Chuxian Zhengshen's face.

As the saying goes, it is easy to acquire land, but difficult to maintain it.

Taking over Chuzhou County is only the first step; the real challenge lies in consolidating its power and winning over the hearts and minds of the people.

Fortunately, he also had some ideas about this matter, but he needed the help of the Divine Manifestation and Lord Azure Dragon.

After making up his mind, Jiang Heng gave Kong Ling some instructions, then left the county government office and went to the disciple of the Miscellaneous School of Law, asking him to pass on a message to Bei Chen and help him contact Lord Xianyou.

The disciple readily agreed and immediately did as instructed.

Qingwu City.

Lin Shu was in the medicinal field, using his divine power to capture moonlight and condense it into drops of moonlight, which he then used to water a small, Ganoderma-shaped medicinal herb.

Beside her, Mu Qiushui was also staring at the spiritual herb.

After a short while, she said softly, "Senior brother, that's enough."

A dozen drops of moonlight are enough for this Ganoderma lucidum to grow at this stage.