Shulong Daojun

Lin Shu narrowed his eyes slightly and waved his hand, saying, "Using magic to act will cause too much noise and be easily detected. This trip is not advisable."

Gao Chengyun is still in office and has not left Pingjiang City. If he were to alter the terrain around Chuxian County and decide to visit it on a whim, the matter would be exposed.

Now that the matter of the medicine in the bedroom has fallen on my shoulders, any actions taken by the disciples of the Miscellaneous Learning lineage in Pingjiang City can be said to have been at my behest.

However, if I were to summon them to open the mountain, I would have already distanced myself from the situation, which would only arouse suspicion in Gao Chengyun's mind and might alert him to the disciples of the miscellaneous lineage.

In the long run, this is not a good thing.

Bei Chen was aware of this as well, and turned away, lost in thought.

At this moment, Jiang Heng said uncertainly, "The roads between counties are not completely blocked."

Although it is inconvenient for a large group to travel quickly, the people who started the uprising can go in batches. They only need to decide on a meeting place in advance, and then gather enough people.

"My lord, is this method feasible?"

After speaking, Jiang Heng looked up at Lin Shu, awaiting a decision.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shu's eyes lit up slightly. After a moment's thought, he shook his head and said, "Although this method can solve the manpower problem, the risk of regrouping is extremely high."

The people who started the uprising set off in different places, with different routes, different paces, and different arrival times.

If the first people to arrive are captured and reveal the plan, the subsequent land grabbing will be exposed, which is also inappropriate.

Moreover, conquering a territory requires at least a thousand men, and the longer the wait, the more likely unforeseen events will occur.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heng frowned deeply.

The gods, cultivators, and mortals are all constrained by their own limitations, and they are trapped in Chuzhou County. What should they do?

Should we abandon this place and start over in another county?

But in that case, the same predicament would still arise.

Since each of the three has its own limitations, what happens when they are combined...?

Thinking of this, he suddenly remembered something, and a thought flashed through his mind, and he came up with a solution that was not really a solution.

"My lord." Jiang Heng looked up at Lin Shu and, according to his thoughts, slowly said, "Since we can't go down the ground, how about going underground?"

We can choose a location around Chuzhou County and dig a tunnel leading to the edge of a neighboring county for the people who are starting the uprising to pass through.

A tunnel? Lin Shu raised an eyebrow, pondering its feasibility.

This method can indeed keep the terrain around Chuxian County undisturbed, deceive Gao Chengyun's eyes, and gather enough manpower overnight.

However, it is an extremely stupid method.

The distance between the two counties is quite far, ranging from tens of miles to hundreds of miles. How long would it take to dig such a long tunnel?

Where will the excavated soil be piled up? Who will do the excavation? Countless questions like these arise.

However, on the other hand, only when the method is clumsy enough can one possibly overlook something important.

Gao Chengyun was undoubtedly a shrewd man; he believed that only by going against the grain and using a seemingly cumbersome method could he possibly succeed.

Lin Shu lowered his gaze to Jiang Heng after reading this, and said softly, "The method is feasible, but its implementation will be difficult. How do you plan to proceed?"

Having received approval, Jiang Heng's face lit up with a slight smile. He let out a soft sigh, pondered for a moment, and then said:

"My lord, I wonder if we could follow the example of Xincheng, where all the landowners of Chuxian County would dig tunnels, with the Seven Elders overseeing the planning and coordination, and the refugees responsible for transporting the excavated soil—a three-way collaboration?"

Lin Shu's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this, but he did not respond immediately.

This is because what Jiang Heng said is indeed feasible.

However, Gu Changming and the group of blue-robed local deities were not under his command, so why would they be willing to cooperate?

If even one person leaks the word, before the tunnels are even dug, the city's army will have already stormed into Chuzhou and recaptured the area.

Unless... we completely turn Gu Changming and the others into our own people.

Is that even possible?

Lin Shu closed his eyes and pondered for a long time. Suddenly, he opened his eyes and said to Jiang Heng in a deep voice, "Chuxian is not Qingwu City. If we proceed according to your plan, you will have to take a huge risk."

"Please speak, my lord," Jiang Heng replied immediately, bowing.

Lin Shu nodded slightly and continued, "Gao Chengyun is about to leave his post as the City God of Pingjiang City, and a new City God will surely take office at that time."

During the transition from the old to the new, which lasts about half a month, the county magistrate and the local earth god are most uneasy.

They feared they would have no one to protect them, and they were also worried about the new magistrate's character and how to get along with him.

This is your chance to persuade Gu Changming and all the landowners in Chuzhou County to stand on your side.

At this point, Lin Shu glanced at it, paused slightly, and then said, "After all, if we can't win them over, there's no point in talking about the underground passage. You should understand that."

Jiang Heng nodded and cupped his hands, saying, "Please enlighten me, sir."

Lin Shu's gaze was deep, and he raised his eyes slightly: "After I leave Chuxian, you should use my name to gather Gu Changming and the local landowners together and explain Gao Chengyun's departure from office."

At the same time, I took the opportunity to reveal to them that I had the intention to protect them during this time of turmoil, so that they would have a way out, and asked them if they would be willing to work for me while they were in Chuzhou.

But the reality is...

Lin Shu changed the subject and said seriously, "From now on, I will not appear in Chuzhou County as the City God, so there was a huge loophole in what I said just now."

If something truly happens in Chuzhou, the one who comes here can only be a rebellious Taoist priest, not a righteous god who manifests blessings.

At the same time, if Gao Chengyun or the city's righteous god personally ask me whether this matter exists, and I cannot deny it, I will also deny it outright.

To some extent, it was a colossal lie that kept Gu Changming and the others in the dark.

If the truth comes out, a mere mortal cannot withstand the wrath of a group of righteous gods.

Therefore, Brother Jiang, you should think carefully about whether or not to carry out this plan.

Once those words were spoken, no further discussion followed.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Heng's breath hitched, and he immediately lowered his head, his gaze fixed on the ground, remaining silent for a long time.

It wasn't out of fear, but rather because he was assessing how much he could possibly deceive Gu Changming and the others.

He was always bold and had a habit of observing people's actions and attacking their weaknesses so that he could easily manipulate them for his own benefit.

This applies to both the local officials of Pingjiang City and the county magistrate.

So, how should we handle Gu Changming and the others?

Jiang Heng pondered, recalling every detail since meeting Gu Changming, when suddenly a thought struck him.

This county god was especially respectful to the city god.

Perhaps this could be a breakthrough point, using the power of the city's righteous god to get him to stand on our side.

There are two prerequisites for doing this: first, Gao Chengyun must have left office; second, one must have a close enough relationship with the City God.

A reputation alone is not enough.

Thinking of this, Jiang Heng pondered for a moment, looked up at Lin Shu, and said softly, "This is a rare opportunity to take control of Chuzhou County, and I am willing to give it a try."

"May I ask if you, sir, would grant me a request?"

Lin Shu said calmly, "Brother Jiang, please speak frankly."

Without hesitation, Jiang Heng said, "As you depart, I would like to invite Gu Changming to join you for a farewell banquet."

"At that time, I would also like to ask you, sir, to perform a scene of intimacy with me, so that he can see that our friendship is quite deep."