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Chapter 175: Suppressing the Twelve Prefectures of Mount Tai
Chapter 175: Suppressing the Twelve Prefectures of Mount Tai
"Evil Buddha is dead!"
In the Liuyun Prefecture, Gu Yang had just led his army to suppress the region when he received a message from Guangyang Prefecture.
This news brought a broad smile to Gu Yang’s face.
The existence of the Evil Buddha had been a thorn in his side, a constant threat.
Unfortunately, the Evil Buddha was incredibly powerful, and Gu Yang had no way to deal with him.
Now that Gu Qingfeng had eliminated the Evil Buddha, a major problem had been resolved.
Then, Gu Yang turned to the person before him and smiled slightly. "I heard that when the Evil Buddha of the Nine-Curved Path emerged, the Great Xuan Dynasty’s Exorcism Bureau sent powerful warriors to subdue him. Unfortunately, they suffered a crushing defeat, and almost all the warriors who entered the Nine-Curved Path were wiped out. Is that true?"
In front of him sat the current governor of Mount Tai Prefecture, Taishi Yi.
Taishi Yi’s face showed a humble expression. "Lord Sword Tyrant’s martial prowess is unparalleled. Naturally, he is far superior to the Exorcism Bureau. With Lord Sword Tyrant’s support, His Majesty will surely conquer the world!"
Gu Yang’s expression remained unchanged, but he gave Taishi Yi a long, penetrating look.
After a moment, he said slowly, "I have seen the sincerity of Governor Taishi. Your decision to abandon the dark side and join the light is greatly appreciated."
"From today onward, you will be the Prefect of Qingjiang Prefecture, managing all its affairs on my behalf."
"However, remember, I have no tolerance for evil and chaos. Do not disappoint me, Governor Taishi!"
With these words, Taishi Yi felt a great weight lift from his heart, and his face lit up with joy.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The position of Prefect of Qingjiang Prefecture! It seemed to be a step down from his previous role as Governor of Mount Tai Prefecture.
But it was important to understand that Gu Yang currently only controlled Mount Tai Prefecture.
If Taishi Yi were to remain as Governor, where would that leave the Guangyang King?
Thus, the position of Governor was not even worth considering.
However, among the twelve prefectures of Mount Tai, Qingjiang Prefecture was the most prosperous. To Taishi Yi, being appointed Prefect of Qingjiang was a sign of high regard.
Before coming to swear allegiance, Taishi Yi had prepared for the worst, expecting to be stripped of all his power and exiled to a small, insignificant place to spend the rest of his life.
Worse still, he might not even have survived the meeting.
But now, being given the position of Prefect of Qingjiang Prefecture filled Taishi Yi with overwhelming joy, and any lingering doubts vanished.
"Your Majesty always rewards those who serve well. Mount Tai Prefecture is small, and so is the entire Qingyun Prefecture. You should not limit your ambitions to just this small territory."
Gu Yang said this with a calm tone.
Taishi Yi bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your guidance. I will do my utmost to manage Qingjiang Prefecture and will not let you down!"
"Very well."
Gu Yang nodded, and a smile appeared on his face.
Then, Taishi Yi took his leave.
As he watched Taishi Yi leave, Gu Yang’s smile faded.
At that moment, Gu Yi emerged from the shadows and handed Gu Yang a piece of intelligence.
"Please, Your Majesty, take a look."
Gu Yang took the intelligence, read it carefully, and then expelled a gust of energy from his palm, turning the paper into fragments that scattered on the ground.
Gu Yi whispered, "Taishi Yi is not genuinely loyal. Should I take care of him?"
"No need. With his new position as Prefect of Qingjiang, he won’t cause trouble as long as he’s not stupid. Just keep an eye on him."
If he behaves, everything will remain as it is. If he has any treacherous intentions, it won’t be too late to act then!"
Gu Yang shook his head.
The intelligence reports detailed Tai Shi Yi’s gathering of a large army. The other party thought this was a secret, but it was all under the watchful eyes of the secret guards.
Tai Shi Yi’s actions were clear to Gu Yang. He was preparing for his visit to the Flowing Cloud Prefecture. If Gu Yang were to detain him or betray him, that army would become the main force to rescue him.
However, from the start, Gu Yang had no intention of taking action against Tai Shi Yi.
The reason was simple.
Whether Tai Shi Yi’s surrender was genuine or a ruse, Gu Yang needed to maintain the appearance of accepting him. Acting against him now would tarnish his reputation.
Many eyes were watching him, the Guangyang King.
Therefore, Gu Yang generously granted Tai Shi Yi the position of Prefect of Clear River Prefecture.
This was also a message to others: those who submit to him would be well-rewarded.
Next, Gu Yang went to the central sand table in the hall.
On it, the twelve prefectures of Mount Tai Commandery were all marked with his banners.
Over the past period, Gu Yang had led his army in numerous battles, and nine of the twelve prefectures were now under his control.
Now, with Tai Shi Yi’s surrender as the prefect, the remaining three prefectures also fell into his grasp.
Thus, the twelve prefectures of Mount Tai Commandery were now all under Gu Yang’s control.
Looking at the sand table, Gu Yang felt a sense of bewilderment.
At one time, he had spent a great deal of time and resources to barely cultivate an army of ten thousand, waiting in the White Stone Path for the right moment.
But when the Divine Martial Army arrived at the White Stone Path, everything changed dramatically.
First, Gu Yang led his ten thousand-strong army to defeat the Divine Martial Army led by Pei Jing. Then, he swiftly subdued the entire Guangyang Prefecture and declared himself king.
After that, it took him only a few months to bring all twelve prefectures of Mount Tai Commandery under his control.
Looking back now, Gu Yang realized that he had unknowingly gained control over a prefecture, with an army of over a million and a considerable number of strong warriors.
Among them, there were at least a dozen high-ranking martial artists, once considered the pinnacle of strength.
Gu Yang understood the reason behind this transformation.
It wasn’t because of his own strength or strategic prowess, but because he had the backing of an unparalleled strong, revered as the current Martial Saint.
"In this world, the strong ultimately rule!"
Gu Yang mused to himself.
A single supreme strong can change the entire world’s landscape.
Looking back, Gu Yang realized he had been somewhat lax in his cultivation.
Now, with control over a commandery and abundant cultivation resources, not to mention his own natural talent, he had only just broken through to the Middle Stage of Bone Forging.
In the past, the Middle Stage of Bone Forging would have been formidable. But in the broader context of the Nine Provinces, such a cultivation level was no longer impressive.
Thus, Gu Yang made a decision.
With Mount Tai Commandery now firmly under his control, he planned to take some time for rest and recuperation, while also enhancing his cultivation.
He didn’t aim to reach an extremely high level, but he needed to be at a level that was respectable.
(End of Chapter)
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