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Chapter 471: Divine Farmer (Special thanks to your neighbor, Old Wang, for his generous support)
Chapter 471: Divine Farmer (Special thanks to your neighbor, Old Wang, for his generous support)
September 25, 2017
The Excellent-ranked Divine Farmer Temple differed from the ordinary-ranked one in just two aspects.
One was the Bountiful Harvest, which had been upgraded from its initial Intermediate level, and the other was the addition of the Divine Farmer Rebirth.
The Intermediate-ranked Bountiful Harvest simply increased agricultural yields by fifty percent, a straightforward and clear benefit. Therefore, Lu HaiKong immediately focused his attention on the Divine Farmer Rebirth.
The Divine Farmer Rebirth essentially added a new career path, applicable to both Outsiders and NPCs under Lu HaiKong's command.
If it were for Outsiders, they would need to meet specific requirements and pay a certain fee, but more importantly, they would require Lu HaiKong's approval to reincarnate as a Divine Farmer.
Lu HaiKong paid close attention and realized that the Divine Farmer profession seemed to be a purely lifestyle-oriented career.
Lower-ranked Divine Farmers could increase agricultural production and research mysterious plants, while higher-ranked ones could help treat illnesses and heal injuries.
Lu HaiKong always felt that the Divine Farmer profession was not as simple as it seemed, so he immediately organized a group to undergo the rebirth process.
Before the rebirth process began, Lu HaiKong was unaware that the Divine Farmer profession required exceptionally high Talent. Even Intermediate-level Talent was insufficient, and only Advanced-level Talent would suffice.
Moreover, the attributes required for the Divine Farmer rebirth were not Combat Strength but rather Strategy and Politics.
This was a bit of a letdown for Lu HaiKong, as all the Advanced-level Talent individuals in his territory were already heavily relied upon, especially those with Talent in Politics and Strategy. Lu HaiKong wished he could grab each one and focus on their development, but where could he find such Advanced-level Talent individuals on short notice?
However, the stricter the requirements, the more mysterious and powerful the Divine Farmer profession seemed, which only piqued Lu HaiKong's interest further.
In this situation, the unfortunate Chen Ping, Lu HaiKong's secretary, became his guinea pig.
Chen Ping, under Lu HaiKong's command, possessed Advanced-level Talent, and he was one of the few with growth rates above 80 in all three attributes except Leadership. This guy should be qualified to reincarnate as a Divine Farmer.
Indeed, after meeting the requirements, Chen Ping easily reincarnated as a Divine Farmer.
Lu HaiKong discovered that after Chen Ping's rebirth as a Divine Farmer, his previously cultivated Martial Skill remained intact, and he gained the Divine Farmer profession, along with a Divine Farmer Skill or Heart Art.
Name: Chen Ping
Lord: Lu HaiKong
Loyalty: 90
Profession: Divine Farmer
Abilities:
Combat Strength: 67, Politics: 60, Strategy: 63, Leadership: 15
Advanced Talent: (Combat Strength Cap: 85, Politics Cap: 80, Strategy Cap: 85, Leadership Cap: 35)
Main Martial Skill: Clear Wind Bright Moon Sword
Main Heart Art: Clear Wind Bright Moon Technique / Divine Farmer Scripture
Mastered Profession Skills: None
Before Chen Ping's rebirth as a Divine Farmer, his Politics and Strategy were both in the fifties. After the rebirth, both attributes soared by ten points, and he also acquired a copy of the Divine Farmer Scripture.
Aside from these, Lu HaiKong couldn't discern any other strengths of the Divine Farmer profession for now, but that was fine. Lu HaiKong had plenty of time to observe and analyze.
After the upgrade of North Seal City, Lu HaiKong suddenly found himself with some free time.
The three northern prefectures in Bingzhou also seemed to have calmed down, giving Lu HaiKong a false sense of security.
Lu HaiKong thought he would have at least two or three months to recuperate, but that wasn't the case.
...
Luoyang, Imperial City, Weiyang Palace.
Since the outbreak of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Weiyang Palace had become much livelier than before.
Emperor Ling of Han, who had previously focused on the construction of his offspring's legacy, had not shown much affection for his concubines during this time.
The emperor, though foolish, is not stupid. He is well aware that his rule is being challenged, and even in the arms of his beauties, he cannot sleep soundly.
It is now August of the sixth year of the Guanghe era (183 CE), and the Yellow Turban Rebellion has been raging for over four months.
No one in the imperial court anticipated that a group of peasants would dare to rebel, and it has been four months since the uprising began, yet they have not managed to suppress the rebels, nor have they shown any signs of doing so.
After four months, the eight provinces initially controlled by the Yellow Turbans remain largely under their grasp, and the fighting in these provinces is still fierce. Only in Youzhou, Yangzhou, Hanzhou, and Jingzhou do the imperial forces have the upper hand, and even then, it is a tenuous advantage.
The remaining four provinces are still deadlocked, and in the main battlefield of Jiuzhou, Lu Zhi's forces were initially overwhelmed by Zhang Jiao's large army. Despite Ding Yuan's reinforcements, they are still being pushed back, and recently, they have repeatedly sent pleas for help. But at this moment, does Luoyang have the strength to offer assistance?
In the sixth year of the Guanghe era, on the 19th day of the first month, there is no mistake in this version!
From the start of the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Luoyang dispatched three armies at once.
Aside from Lu Zhi's force in Jiuzhou, there were also Huangpu Song in Hanzhou and Zhu Jun in Yangzhou.
Although Huangpu Song's Hanzhou campaign and Zhu Jun's Yangzhou campaign both had the upper hand, it would be difficult to achieve victory in a short time. There was no way to redeploy these forces to support Lu Zhi, and now, in the Weiyang Palace, the discussion revolves around this very issue.
This is a matter of life and death for the Han Dynasty, and for once, the noble families, imperial relatives, and eunuchs are not at each other's throats. They are all united in their desire to suppress this rebellion, as they are all beneficiaries of the Han Dynasty's prosperity.
With the involvement of outsiders, this rebellion is even more severe than depicted in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. In the novel, Lu Zhi was not driven to the point of requesting reinforcements.
The court officials now face a dilemma, not whether to send aid, but where to find it.
Jiuzhou is not only the main battlefield of the Yellow Turbans but also the closest to the Sili province. If Lu Zhi's forces cannot hold out, the rebel army could advance towards Luoyang. In this situation, how could they not send aid?
But how much support can they provide at this moment? Almost none. In this situation, they can only mobilize troops from the local regions.
Currently, there are only two suitable candidates for local troop mobilization: Dong Zhuo from Liangzhou and Lu HaiKong from Bingzhou.
Indeed, Lu HaiKong's name is on this list.
Although Lu HaiKong is of bandit origin and even affiliated with the Eunuch Party, during the Wu Clan rebellion in Bingzhou, he displayed astonishing strength.
In less than a month, he effortlessly eliminated the entire 400,000-strong Wu Clan rebel army.
Many are skeptical of this battle report, with He Jin, the current Grand General, being a representative figure. But despite the skepticism, Lu HaiKong is indeed a suitable candidate.
Not only is he powerful, but his proximity to Jiuzhou is also advantageous.
Bingzhou borders Jiuzhou, and if Lu HaiKong were to rush to the battlefield, it would take only a few days.
In comparison, Dong Zhuo's strength is no less than Lu HaiKong's and may even surpass him, but his location is more distant, and there seems to be unrest among the Qiang people, making it less ideal for him to mobilize his forces.
After much deliberation among the court officials, and with He Jin's significant influence, they finally decide to send Lu HaiKong to support the Jiuzhou battlefield.
Today's main topic is not only about supporting Lu Zhi but also the implementation of the Governor System...
(End)
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