Shulong Daojun

What is needed? Lin Shu put down his wine cup, lowered his eyes slightly, and began to ponder.

There's no need to mention fertile fields, maids, gold, silver, and valuables. He didn't intend to stay in Yan for long, nor did he really want to join forces with the King of Yan; it would be useless anyway.

Therefore, we should start with what is beneficial to Qingwu City and Chuxian County.

Food is the most important thing in governance, followed by goods; the people's food has always been the top priority in governance.

At this time, all cities and counties are short of food. It would be inappropriate to ask for more. It would be better to settle for less.

Considering this, Lin Shu raised his eyes and said softly, "Thank you for the Prince of Yan's kindness. Planting grains, vegetables, and fruits of the same kind is fine."

The area under our jurisdiction has a large population, so we wish to acquire some useful goods to supplement their livelihoods.

After saying this, he paused slightly, as if he had remembered something else, and continued with a smile: "Yan is near the sea, so it must have abundant sea salt and full salt reserves."

"I wonder if Your Highness would be so kind as to bestow some upon my people, so that they too may taste the flavor of this sea salt and receive a share of Your Highness's blessings."

Li Chengqian's eyes flickered slightly, somewhat surprised, but he did not refuse. He flicked his long robe and laughed loudly, "What's so difficult about that?"

After the banquet, I sent people to prepare, and within a few days, we had all the necessary high-quality salt, flower salt, and coarse salt.

"Rest assured, Daoist Lin."

"On behalf of the people under my jurisdiction, I thank the Prince of Yan." Lin Shu smiled slightly and raised his cup to offer a toast.

Lu Qianbian, Gao Chengyun, and others also raised their glasses in a toast.

Afterwards, the guests chatted casually at the banquet, with Li Chengqian often starting by introducing the four directions and eight points of Yan to Lin Shu, including where it borders to the east and to the west, with Lu Qianbian and others adding their own information as needed.

Lin Shu nodded, occasionally asking about the general situation of the neighboring areas.

Li Chengqian pondered for a moment and then told him the truth.

It's reasonable for Daoist Lin, who is one of our own, to learn more about the situation in the surrounding fiefdoms, since uprisings are likely to break out in Yan.

The atmosphere was harmonious, filled with the sounds of wine being poured, laughter, and cheerful conversation. The host and guests got along very well and chatted happily.

After a long while, the banquet ended, and everyone bowed to each other and parted ways.

In the following days, Lin Shu, guided by Gao Chengyun, toured the Yan region and observed the lives of the people.

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Although he did not visit the training grounds and did not know the size of the Yan King's army, he could still sense some sincerity from what he saw and heard.

After all, Lin Shu was also led to see the place where it was forged and refined, and the things forged there were indeed very sharp.

In this way, the seeds and sea salt were all prepared.

Upon seeing this, Lin Shu nodded slightly and then bid farewell to Li Chengqian, Lu Qianbian, and the others, citing the need to protect his territory.

He immediately rolled up his sleeves, put the reward into his storage bag, and transformed into a wisp of breeze, returning directly to Qingwu City.

Not long after, inside the Prince of Yan's residence.

Li Chengqian sat in the chair, his face expressionless, revealing no emotion. Beside him was Lu Qianbian, a faint smile playing on his lips.

A moment later, a voice suddenly rang out: "Master Lu, what do you think of Master Lin?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qianbian's smile vanished, and he narrowed his eyes, saying, "His Daoist skills are unparalleled, and he is capable of being used, but he has many concerns about his actions and cannot be relied upon."

The matters I discussed with the Prince of Yan need not be communicated to him, lest any unforeseen circumstances arise.

After saying that, he resumed his indifferent expression.

After being defeated by Lin Shu at the Dharma Assembly and turned into a stubborn stone by his master, Lu Qianbian reflected on his own words and deeds and realized a truth: only by having no anger on one's face and having calculation in one's heart can one be considered a complete person.

Therefore, he changed his previous arrogant demeanor and, like his master, hid his disdain, suppressed his sneers, and acted secretly.

Sure enough, when they met again, Lin Shu had indeed fallen for this trick.

It's truly laughable that they keep calling me "Brother Lu"!

Lu Qianbian was secretly delighted, feeling that it was even more gratifying than improving his Taoist skills or breaking through his cultivation level.

However, one must maintain a proper demeanor.

After listening, Li Chengqian pondered for a moment and had already made up his mind.

He has his own judgment on who can be used and who cannot, and on who to be close to and who to distance himself from.

Master Lin is quite an interesting person, but right now, Master Lu is more to my liking.

Recalling what Lu Qianbian had said, Li Chengqian's heart stirred, and he asked in a deep voice, "Can it really succeed? How confident are you, Daoist Lu?"

Lu Qianbian smiled slightly: "Perfect."

With Xie An in my hands and the clam spirit's life in my grasp, how could I worry that this monster wouldn't obey?

Tomorrow I will set off with her to the fiefdom of a vassal king who is hostile to the Prince of Yan, and order her to use her innate supernatural powers to incite the vassal king to plot rebellion.

At the same time, they will also seek out the royal family of foreign dynasties, enticing them to rekindle their desire to restore their kingdoms.

When war breaks out, the Prince of Yan will only need to ask the Emperor of Dayu for permission to lead troops to quell the rebellion.

One purpose is to wear down the military strength of the Great Yu Dynasty.

On the one hand, it can weaken the power of the remaining vassal kings, and on the other hand, it can be used to train troops, win over the hearts of the people, and strengthen one's own power, which is a win-win situation.

When the time is right, the King of Yan only needs to raise his arm and shout, "Relieve the people from their suffering!" to seize the throne of the Great Yu.

At this point, Lu Qianbian's eyes widened slightly. He paused for a moment before continuing, "This matter is of great importance. I know what I'm doing, and I hope the Prince of Yan can rest assured."

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian's eyes lit up with joy. He clapped his hands and stood up, laughing loudly, "With Master Lu's great help, I am truly blessed by Heaven."

The world changes too slowly. If it were to follow the cycle of the sun and moon, changing gradually, when would the world ever descend into chaos? And when would a king be able to ascend the throne?

As he spoke, Li Chengqian's gaze sharpened, and his expression suddenly changed.

He snorted coldly, then nodded with a smile and said, "I have received a great deal of help from Master Lu, which cannot be fully explained in a few words."

The fish, shrimp, crabs, wild mushrooms, and other delicacies brought by the Taoist priests have enriched the granaries of Yan, and can be used by both the people and the army.

On the day of my ascension to the throne, I will certainly address Master Lu as 'Grand Tutor,' and my son will also respectfully address Master Lu as 'Supreme Father.'

From that time onward, the Great Yu Dynasty only recognized the lineage to which the Daoist Master belonged.

After speaking, he bowed deeply with his hands clasped in greeting.

Lu Qianbian's expression shifted slightly, but he quickly suppressed his emotions.

He was indeed tempted by what Li Chengqian said, but it involved too many things, so it was not advisable to get too involved.

Once the task is accomplished, simply turn around and leave. Do not get involved again unless absolutely necessary.

In this way, even if other lineages question the matter, there will be a reason to respond.

Therefore, Lu Qianbian only glanced at it indifferently and said, "There is no rush after the ascension to the throne. We can discuss it later. We should focus on the present."

Li Chengqian understood this principle and nodded in agreement.

However, after a short while, he suddenly frowned, raised his head slightly, and asked, "Master Lu, if a Taoist priest were to attack me like you, what should I do?"

Lu Qianbian was slightly surprised, but after a moment's thought, he said, "There's no need to worry about this."

According to the rules of Taoism, disciples of each lineage are not allowed to harm ordinary people at will. This is also an unwritten rule that each lineage supports virtuous people.

The same principle applies to future land grabs: mortals against mortals, cultivators against cultivators, and Taoists must not rely on supernatural powers and techniques to act recklessly.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian felt somewhat relieved, but then, with a knowing look in his eyes, he asked, "Then what about the matter I discussed with Daoist Lu...?"

Lu Qianbian waved his hand and laughed, "Although it is presumptuous, it is indeed the work of a spirit. We can easily eliminate that clam spirit when the time comes."

Moreover, the world was already on the verge of chaos, so this was done in accordance with the trend, and there was a way to justify it.

However, ultimately it depends on how the Prince of Yan acts.