Starting from the martial arts world, Gan became a true master of martial arts.

Chapter 398 Disaster in Jizhou

Haizhou City, the City Lord’s Mansion.

Inside the hall, Sikong Jihuai looked solemnly at the information sent by "Spider Web".

The entire Haizhou was peaceful and tranquil for more than a year, allowing Sikong Jihuai, who had become a little thin due to running around, to regain his former charm.

"Brother Sikong, Jizhou has seen a large number of refugees recently, and now people are eating their own children."

"Jizhou Governor Gu Kaizhi is a good guard at the border, but when it comes to governance, he's a complete mess."

As the leader of the "Spider Web", Zhou Guwu would personally deliver important intelligence about Jiuzhou to the City Lord's Mansion every once in a while.

As a result, Zhou Guwu and Sikong Jihuai met more often and became more familiar with each other.

"We border Jizhou. If these refugees are not properly controlled, it may affect the long-term stability of Haizhou!"

Sikong Jihuai's expression darkened slightly.

Although Fang Lan now has sufficient food and grass in Haizhou with the help of Master Xun, it would be a big trouble if so many refugees suddenly increased.

It is not difficult to open warehouses and distribute grain to refugees, but with the influx of a large number of refugees, various problems will follow.

Zhou Guwu groaned and said:
"Jizhou borders Yuezhou. Many refugees have fled to Yuezhou to survive. If these refugees are used by Yuezhou, it will be a big threat to us."

Compared with Jizhou, Yuezhou is mostly inhabited by barbarians. Although the Nine Provinces have now collapsed and wars are raging everywhere, contempt for the barbarians has existed since ancient times.

If these refugees really become a barbarian army, the consequences will be disastrous.

Sikong Jihuai frowned and shook his head repeatedly:
"This is indeed a problem. If the barbarians want to regain their former glory, Jizhou and Haizhou must be their first choice when they move south!"

"Although we have enough food and grass in Haizhou now, the war in Jiuzhou may start any day. If we use it on the refugees, once our Haizhou army marches south and runs out of food and grass, we will be in chaos!"

In wartime, the first consideration is always the needs of the military.

"Brother Zhou, you are here."

At this time, Fang Li walked slowly in from outside the lobby.

"Master Fang!"

Zhou Guwu and Sikong Jihuai stood up and bowed with a smile.

After Fang Li sat down, Sikong Jihuai handed the information about "Spider Web" to Fang Li.

He said in a deep voice:
"General Fang, the disaster in Jizhou this time is raging, and the number of refugees is greater than we imagined. If this continues, our Haizhou will also be affected."

Fang Li glanced at the information and said slowly:
"Gu Kaizhi, the governor of Jizhou, only knows how to resist the barbarians of Yuezhou. The barbarians may also be behind this natural disaster. This matter is indeed a bit tricky."

Hearing Fang Lidu say this, they both looked worried.

The refugees are all loyal to whoever feeds them, and they will work for whoever can give them food.

If the natural disaster in Jizhou was really caused by the barbarians, with refugees everywhere now, the barbarians would definitely have taken in a large number of refugees.

After hundreds of years of accumulation, the barbarians are preparing to march south in a large army, and no one knows what their accumulation and foundation are.

Fang Li pondered for a moment and said:

"Send a letter to the governor of Jizhou, asking them to block the border road between Jizhou and Yuezhou to prevent the refugees from going north."

Sikong Jihuai frowned and said:
"Marshal Fang, doing this will cause the refugees to riot. Gu Kaizhi will definitely not agree to it."

Fang Li smiled and said, "We have opened a channel for refugees to enter the border of Haizhou, and set up a relief station on the official road. In addition, we have set up military camps in Zhongshan City and Gucheng. Any refugees who are willing to join our Dragon Whale Army will be recruited on merit."

Sikong Jihuai and Zhou Guwu understood immediately.

The opening of the refugee channel in Haizhou will first attract a large number of refugees into Haizhou, and at the same time block the pipeline from Jizhou to Yuezhou. Then even if the barbarians want to use some tricks, it will be of no avail.

But doing so will greatly increase the pressure on Haizhou.

Zhou Guwu stood up excitedly and asked, "Master Fang, are we ready for the next step?"

Fang Li’s attitude towards expanding the army was already very clear. As the leader of the “Spider Web”, he naturally thought about it, but he was a little excited and asked one more question.

Fang Li did not give a clear answer. After thinking for a moment, he asked, "Brother Zhou, what is the situation in Zhongzhou?"

Hearing this, Zhou Guwu sat back in his seat and said in a deep voice: "There is no big movement for the time being. Although all parties are secretly hindering, none of them has gained the control of the 300,000 imperial army."

"It's just that the Red Eyebrow Army in Yanzhou is very hostile to us. There have been more than 30 conflicts of varying sizes in the past two months. There was even a war between the Bone Asuras. Fortunately, with the support of the head of the Deng family, there wasn't any major chaos."

Sikong Jihuai put down the teacup in his hand and said thoughtfully: "General Fang, we are too far away from Zhongzhou. Instead of fighting for the control of the 300,000 imperial troops, it is better to concentrate on developing Haizhou's armaments."

Zhou Guwu also nodded in agreement: "I think what Lord Sikong said is not without reason. Zhongzhou is not our home turf after all. I heard that Wanzhou brought a handwritten letter from the young emperor, which is a great threat to all parties."

Fang Li gently waved his hand, "Let me think about it for a while."

Chu Kuang returned under the moonlight, feeling a little depressed. He couldn't quite understand what Zhao Ying was thinking.

So many years have passed since what happened. Even if there is still a trace of friendship in my heart, what is the point of going back to take a look and fulfilling my wish?

Before entering the courtyard, Chu Kuang straightened his clothes slightly in front of the door, then rubbed his cheeks. After making sure there were no flaws, he smiled and entered the courtyard.

"Squeak~~"

The gate to the courtyard was not locked and the people living inside didn't care at all.

When he passed through the courtyard and pushed open the door, Chu Kuang was stunned by the scene inside.

Fang Xuan, Pu Anyu and Pei Qian sat quietly at the table. The gently swaying candlelight illuminated the stern faces of the three.

"Brother Fang Fang, you didn't practice swordplay today? That's not like you!"

Chu Kuang looked calm and steady, and greeted calmly.

Fang Xuan asked, "Where did Brother Chu go?"

"I was just strolling around." Chu Kuang waved his hand quickly and said, "I didn't go to the gambling house. I was just strolling around."

Pei Qian sniffed and smiled slyly: "Why do I smell a woman's scent of powder? Sister An Yu, did you put on rouge today?"

Chu Kuang was stunned for a moment, his face flushed: "You, you guys."

Fang Xuan stood up, patted the other person's shoulder gently, then turned and walked out of the house.

"Fang Xuan, please accompany me for a walk. I also want to experience the beauty of the moon and flowers." Pu Anyu stood up, took Fang Xuan's arm, and walked out.

The room belonged to Pei Qian. He looked at Chu Kuang who was at a loss, and pushed the wine glass on the table. "Brother Chu, although we are all warriors, we are also human beings. Love and affection are inevitable. As for your special taste, it's nothing. We won't discriminate against you!"

Chu Kuang wanted to say "You misunderstood me" in his heart, and finally looked at Pei Qian's incredibly beautiful face a few more times, then raised the glass of wine, drank it all, and sat down.

Pei Qian pretended to understand Chu Kuang and consoled him for a few words. Then he asked seriously:
"Brother Chu, that's Alliance Leader Zhao's cousin. Aren't you afraid that Alliance Leader Zhao will chop you down if you do this?"

Chu Kuang asked seriously, "What's wrong with a man wanting to see the woman he has been missing for a long time?"

Chu Kuang's words left Pei Qian speechless.

Among the mountains not far from Quzuo Mountain.

Mr. Wei in blue clothes waved his hand lightly, and a powerful energy spread out in all directions like a sharp blade.

Countless trees were reduced to dust in an instant, and an empty area was created in the entire forest.

He took the Seven Star Steps, and a dazzling light array appeared in his hand. As his fingers continued to pinch, rays of light flew out from the light array and then scattered around.

A pattern suddenly appeared under Mr. Wei's feet, with waves of spatial fluctuations slowly surging in it.

"Gather!"

Mr. Wei shouted loudly, and suddenly a crack appeared in the space above his head, and a figure fell from it.

After the green light surrounding him slowly dissipated, Mr. Wei looked at the plain-looking young man and asked with a smile, "Your name is An Shang?"

The young man looked at the other person, and instantly became alert. He asked in a cold voice: "Who are you? Why am I here?"

After he finished speaking, he suddenly felt that the man in blue looked familiar. After a few breaths, his eyes suddenly widened: "Are you King Xuan Yi's man? What are you going to do?"

Mr. Wei looked him up and down, nodding his head in appreciation: "No wonder this dragon luck will eventually fall on the Wulin Alliance. Even a small character is so loyal to the Wulin Alliance. If they start an uprising, the possibility of success is much greater than that of others."

An Shang didn't know what the other party was muttering to himself, he just wondered if he had any ill intentions towards the Wulin Alliance again.

He witnessed the battle in front of the mountain gate with his own eyes!
"Don't worry, I won't kill you." Mr. Wei waved his hand gently, a green light surged in his sleeves, and the cracks in the sky suddenly closed up. "I will only take one thing from you."

After saying that, he stretched out his hand and a ray of green light, like an iron chain, went straight into An Shang's body.

An Shang suddenly began to tremble in pain.

The chains slowly extended outwards, and after a few breaths, a fist-sized golden dragon was pulled out.

Although Xiaolong was chained, he still showed his fangs and claws towards Mr. Wei.

"It's quite fierce. Looks like it'll have to be locked up for a while."

As he spoke, he pinched his fingers together again, and the light array under his feet turned rapidly. The spiritual energy of the surrounding heaven and earth surged violently and slowly merged into the surroundings of the golden dragon, transforming into a nine-colored light shield that covered it.

After doing all this, he pointed his finger and the nine-colored light shield entered his wide cuffs.

"If you want this dragon luck, I suggest you take action now."

Suddenly, Mr. Wei turned his head abruptly and looked at the woods behind him.

(End of this chapter)