Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

Xingping County, Xipingfang.

With the promotion of surgery, the most serious, or the first group of patients who were infected finally got rid of the threat of the blood epidemic, and under the care of a large number of nourishing substances and the top-level large-scale spirit gathering array that can only be constructed through the power of the Holy Spirit, The body gradually recovers.

At the same time, because the spiritual veins condensed by the blood epidemic are irreversible, these people have the ability to refine spiritual power. Refining spiritual power has even become an instinct of the body, just like breathing.

Moreover, the spiritual veins condensed by the epidemic spiritual energy are extremely pure. Although because they have not yet entered the Tao and lack spiritual roots, they cannot have unlimited possibilities like ordinary cultivators, but the spiritual power they refine does not contain any impurities at all, and its power is also more powerful than ordinary cultivators. Ordinary spiritual power is much stronger.

After these people recovered, they immediately felt that their bodies had endless strength. Sometimes when drinking water, they would accidentally crush the pottery bowl they were holding because they could not control their strength. Moreover, their hands were as hard as iron. Even if the pieces of the bowl are cut, it will not be cut, and there will not even be a trace.

Gradually, many people realized that this was definitely a blessing in disguise.

If they hadn't contracted the blood plague, it would have been impossible for them to touch the threshold of their spiritual veins, and they would never have had the chance to master spiritual power in this life.

Of course, in the final analysis, this is all due to the imperial court's efforts to save them at all costs, and to Mr. Lu's unwillingness to abandon them no matter what.

They will never forget the day when Lu Chen took out the blood plague bodies from their bodies with a knife without hesitation, taking the huge risk of blood explosion and contracting the blood plague. At that time, they even thought that with someone like Mr. Lu When the big shot takes care of them personally, even if they are not saved, this life will be worth it.

But now, not only did they survive, but they also got a blessing in disguise, gaining such powerful power that they had never dared to imagine in the past.

Life-saving grace is the same as reinvention.

Every day I kowtow to Lu Chen’s longevity tablet and pray, and I get the greatest reward the moment I regain my new life.

The people who survived the disaster secretly swore that they would do everything possible in the future, even if they risked their lives, they would repay Xianggong Lu for saving his life.

Not only that, from now on, worshiping Xianggong Lu’s longevity tablet must be written into family rules and passed down from generation to generation. As long as they have descendants, Xianggong Lu’s incense will never be cut off.

The deeds and virtuous name of Xianggong Lu must be spread widely and be famous forever! In this way, they can live up to everything Mr. Lu has paid for them.

And these seriously ill patients who were only one step away from death were rescued and recovered visibly, which undoubtedly brought great confidence to other patients.

Originally, they thought that the imperial court arranged for them to live in Xipingfang just to give them a more dignified death. It was better than being driven to the wilderness, where no one would collect their bodies after they died, and they would be burned in a fire. No bones remain.

As a result, the imperial court not only did not give up on them, but actually found a way to treat them.

In an instant, they rekindled their hope of survival. Many people cried with joy. When they saw Lu Chen, they kowtowed to death. No matter how Lu Chen stopped him, it was useless. In the end, he could only go out less often.

The medical officer of the Qingnang Bureau has now basically mastered the treatment method of the blood epidemic. The success rate of the operation is extremely high, and there is almost no possibility of failure. Even if he does nothing next, it will only take time to save all the people infected with the blood epidemic. problems and resource issues.

There is no need to take action personally, just leave it to Liu Ruowei and the others.

Although it is basically impossible to reduce the cost now, every time a life is saved, a lot of resources have to be spent, and it seems to be a loss-making transaction, but Lu Chen still does not intend to give up any common people.

Even if it's just a dying old man.

"Brother Huaiyu."

In the inn, Cangming Saint King Jiang Chengdao looked at Lu Chen, who was packing his things to return to Beijing with Jiang Chengwan after a rare free time. He narrowed his eyes inexplicably and said:

"Those people who were rescued can now be regarded as half cultivators. Regarding these unexpected blessings, do you... have any plans or ideas? How should the court arrange these people with great power next?"

Hearing this, Lu Chen had no reaction, but Jiang Chengwan on the side frowned inexplicably, and glanced at Jiang Chengdao subtly, with a look of dissatisfaction in his eyes.

There are no spiritual roots, but there are spiritual veins.

These common people who survived by relying on the massive resources consumed by the imperial court were no longer ordinary people. In terms of pure fighting potential, they were even more powerful than ordinary cultivators.

There are more than 10,000 people in Xingping County who have been infected with the blood epidemic. In addition, patients with the blood epidemic who have not yet shown symptoms have been sent in after being infected intermittently. It is conservatively estimated that the number of people affected by the blood epidemic this time will be close to 30,000. number.

There are nearly 30,000 half-cultivators who can use spiritual power and are known for their combat prowess. This is a force that cannot be ignored.

The imperial court paid such a high price to save these people. It would be fine if they were still the same ordinary people as before, but now they have the potential to become a national-level combat force, so their nature has completely changed.

But... if they are forced to be used by the imperial court, even if they will not resist and obediently obey the imperial court's call, it will more or less mean to repay a favor.

The most important thing is that Lu Chen is now the de facto prime minister of the Daxia Empire. In the true sense, he is inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people. In terms of tactics, although Jiang Chengwan uses them less, it does not mean that she does not understand. In fact, her emperor's skills are not bad. After all, as an emperor, she does not need to use conspiracy and tricks, but she must not understand, at least she must be able to Seeing through what the people below are planning will make it easier to control.

Therefore, she knew Lu Chen's political situation better than anyone else.

Although Lu Chen had not yet formed his own team, or had no awareness of it at all, the power she gave him was no different from that of the prime minister. Even Yan Song, the chief minister of the cabinet, had to bow before him.

After all, the current cabinet is a decision-making body in name only, but in fact, it is no different from an executive body.

Now that he has the status of Prime Minister, his position must be absolutely clear.

Morality and character are personal choices, but stance is not.

In his position, many things, especially when faced with major issues of right and wrong, cannot be done arbitrarily, but rather done out of necessity.

Although it is cruel, it is the truth.

So... Jiang Chengwan knew very well that when his royal brother asked this question, it was essentially a test.

This kind of question undoubtedly put Lu Chen on the fire.

Realizing this, how could she remain indifferent?

After a while, before Lu Chen could answer, she took the initiative to speak, took over the conversation and said:

"In addition to the three major battalions, form a new army under me. It will be established as a guard army and the soldiers will be selected from the subordinates. Whether or not they respond is entirely voluntary."

As soon as these words came out, Jiang Chengdao immediately looked at his sister, speechless.

No, sister, I didn’t ask you, why are you rushing to answer?
Do you really not know what my brother means by asking this, or are you trying to help this kid?
Jiang Chengwan directly ignored his gaze and continued: "This is my emperor's personal army. All expenditures in the army are funded from internal funds and do not follow the procedures of the Ministry of War. Therefore, there is no need to bother Liu Aiqing with this matter. Leave it to Lu Qing." You do it."

Lu Chen raised his head as if feeling something, and took a deep look at Jiang Chengwan, but he didn't say anything, and simply agreed.

"Wei Chen takes orders."

At this time, Jiang Chengwan seemed to suddenly remember something, and added: "By the way, Lu Qing, you have played an indispensable role in this peace incident. Not only did you prevent the thieves from seizing the thousand-year-old earth spirit, but you also saved the people from fire and water. Countless, this merit should be rewarded.”

"After you return to the capital, you will receive the bachelor's degree from Wenyuan Pavilion, be granted the title of Boyuan County Duke, and be granted the title of 1,500 households. You will be rewarded with the title of Prince Shaobao and be temporarily appointed as the commander of the new army."

Hearing this, Lu Chen's eyes twitched inexplicably.

The Grand Scholar of Wenyuan Pavilion has the rank of fifth rank, the Duke of Boyuan County has the title of Duke, and the commander of the new army has the rank of third rank. These are actually easy to say, and it is not bad to control military affairs with literature. He has a lot of military merits, so this is not the case. What impact, but less insurance
Damn it, although this thing is just an honor, one of the top honors for an official, it does not have any real power, but it is a real first-class one!
Above this, there are only the three ultimate honors of the first rank: Taishi, Taifu and Taibao.

Of course, the military titles of Tianzhu Kingdom, Kaifu Yitong Third Division, and Commander-in-Chief of Chinese and Foreign Military Affairs, which are two outstanding imperial heroes like Cangming Saint King and Gu Simiao, are also ceiling-level treatment. .

From the second-rank minister of the Ministry of Industry to the first-rank Shaobao, this is a perfect promotion.

From now on, people will call him not Lu Shangshu, but Lu Shaobao.
When he thought that there were still several months left in the system cycle, he felt a twinge of pain.

Forget it, let's just let the system reward us as it happens. Anyway, now we are in a very popular position, and we are protected by at least one Guiyi Realm master every day. There are countless masters who secretly protect us, so we don't have to worry about being abducted by evil cultivators and monsters. Death or something, the strength is almost the same.

As long as the system compensation mechanism is still there.

And if the strength is lower, it is easier to meet the system compensation conditions.

When he thought about it, his thoughts suddenly became clearer.

So he cupped his hand towards Jiang Chengwan and agreed directly.

Anyway, it's a credit that can't be pushed away. If you can't resist, you might as well just accept it and save some energy. Besides, Shaobao sounds good to the ear.

It's better than being a young master, isn't it? (End of chapter)