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Chapter 1176: Understanding the Situation
Chapter 1176: Understanding the Situation
October 18, 2017
Imperial Capital Administrative Office, within Luoyang City!
Upon Lu HaiKong's emergence from his seclusion, a multitude of civil and military officials under his command rushed to see him.
His sudden three-month seclusion without any prior notice had genuinely terrified those under his command.
Thus, upon hearing Lu HaiKong's return from seclusion, all his notable subordinates came to see him.
Fortunately, the four cities under Lu HaiKong's command, [Iron Blood], [Flame Yellow], [Northern Sealed], and [Luoyang], had established teleportation arrays. Utilizing these arrays, it was a simple matter to reach Lu HaiKong without much effort. Otherwise, several crucial departments under Lu HaiKong's command might have been paralyzed for several days.
However, these subordinates, when compared to Princess San, clearly lacked exposure to significant events. Princess San, as the Empress, showed little concern about Lu HaiKong's seclusion. Was it not just a seclusion? Was it not just a matter of a slightly longer duration? It was no big deal, and Princess San didn't mind at all. She herself had also been in seclusion for the past three months.
On the contrary, these ministers acted as if they were Lu HaiKong's concubines, unable to bear his three-month absence.
Lu HaiKong didn't find these visitors bothersome at all. Fresh out of seclusion, he received them one by one on his sickbed, taking the opportunity to inquire about the changes that had occurred during his absence.
Although Xi Zhicai had previously briefed him, the information was more of an overview, and Lu HaiKong needed to delve into the details himself.
Moreover, many of the projects that Lu HaiKong personally oversaw and valued were not taken over by Xi Zhicai during his seclusion. Consequently, Xi Zhicai couldn't provide updates on these projects, leaving Lu HaiKong with no choice but to gather the information himself.
Lu HaiKong's seclusion had lasted for three months, and now, as he attempted to catch up on the events he had missed during this period, he realized it would require considerable effort.
After his three-month seclusion, Lu HaiKong spent half a month recuperating, gathering information from all sides, and adjusting his original plans based on the current situation to restore everything to his control. By the time he finished, his hair had turned several strands gray.
This experience made Lu HaiKong vow never to engage in such seclusion again, as he couldn't fathom how so much could change in just three months.
Of course, the sudden three-month seclusion was not something he had intended; it was an unintended consequence of his own actions.
Speaking of which, although Lu HaiKong had met many people during this half-month, there was one person he hadn't seen—Jia Xu, who had recently pledged allegiance to him.
Lu HaiKong didn't consider Jia Xu unimportant or unworthy of a meeting; rather, the task Jia Xu was handling, or the task he was in charge of, was of utmost importance. Lu HaiKong wanted to fully grasp the situation before meeting with him.
Jia Xu, since joining Lu HaiKong, had been working closely with Xi Zhicai, managing Lu HaiKong's intelligence network. However, during these past few months, Jia Xu's role was not merely that of Xi Zhicai's assistant. From the moment he pledged allegiance, Jia Xu had been working primarily on a task assigned to him by Lu HaiKong.
Lu HaiKong's top priority was undoubtedly Jia Xu's task. After grasping the situation, he summoned Jia Xu, and the two engaged in an entire day of discussions.
After a lengthy discussion with Jia Xu, Lu HaiKong returned to Xi Zhicai to catch up on the changes that had occurred in his territory during his three-month seclusion. Only after fully understanding the situation did he officially resume control.
Upon his return, Lu HaiKong immediately initiated significant actions. He ordered the administrative bodies in Northern Sealed City to relocate to Luoyang, moving the Northern Defense Tower to Luoyang and officially establishing Luoyang City as his capital.
Concurrently, Lu HaiKong began sending out invitations to various vassals, requesting their presence in Luoyang for his coronation ceremony in May.
Lu HaiKong had entered seclusion in October of 188 and emerged in late January of 189, fully in control of the situation. Although there were still over three months until his planned coronation in May, it was ample time for Lu HaiKong to make preparations. Similarly, his opponents, who were against his coronation, had more than enough time to plan their moves.
Lu HaiKong, having awakened from his seclusion, was well aware of the Anti-Lu Alliance formed by Dan Tai Mingjing during his absence.
He paid no heed to the opposition, as he was determined to become king this time. If they believed they could stop him, he would let them try.
After issuing these two orders, Lu HaiKong used a portal and a teleportation item to travel to Youzhou.
He wanted to establish system cities in Bingzhou and Youzhou, utilizing the Stronghold Teleportation Gate to enhance his control and communication within his territories.
Out of his four system cities, three were in Bingzhou, and one was in the Imperial Capital Administrative Office. There was none in Youzhou, so he planned to build one there.
Xi Zhicai had already made the necessary arrangements, and Lu HaiKong only needed to oversee the process.
However, the system cities were not his primary purpose for this trip. He had come to visit Princess San and his three lolis at home, as he hadn't returned during his three-month seclusion. Additionally, he intended to meet with Cheng Yaojin and his companions.
As for Princess San and her companions, they required no further introduction. Cheng Yaojin and his two friends had been sent to Youzhou by Lu HaiKong after being subdued.
For the past three months, they had been working tirelessly in the lands ravaged by foreign demons. Lu HaiKong had sealed their powers, and they served as the most basic officials in that region.
The seal Lu HaiKong had placed on them was only meant to last for a month, but his unintended three-month seclusion disrupted his original plan to reform Cheng Yaojin and his companions. Upon regaining consciousness and settling his affairs, Lu HaiKong immediately sought them out.
"Three months is a long time, enough for significant changes to occur. I hope they've made satisfactory progress," Lu HaiKong thought.
Using the Teleportation Gate, he returned to Northern Sealed City and spent three days with Princess San and the others. Then, using the Grand Teleportation Order, he appeared in the heart of Youping County, his Primordial Robe fluttering as he soared towards Lingzhi City.
As Lu HaiKong headed for Lingzhi City, vassals from all over the realm received his invitation and promptly responded...
(End of Chapter)
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