After Ling Feng took over the military power, he made some statistics and found that nearly 40% of the total number of soldiers was missing. There were still many soldiers who were just filling up the numbers and their cultivation level was only extremely high. The weapons and equipment of the fifth battalion's soldiers and horses were also somewhat outdated, and the Taoist soldiers were insufficiently trained. , The will to fight is weak, and the armaments are so depleted, it is simply unbelievable.
The Haoyang Imperial Dynasty, which appeared to be at its peak in the Spring and Autumn Period, was already showing signs of decay.
In fact, this is quite normal. It is precisely because of the power of the Haoyang Imperial Dynasty that officials believe that no one dares to invade the Imperial Dynasty's territory, so they are so bold. However, this also made it easier for Ling Feng to deploy manpower. He immediately placed some of his Dragon Guards in, firmly controlling the military power, and then began to eliminate unqualified soldiers and recruit qualified Taoist soldiers.
However, Ling Feng's move immediately caused an uproar.
The commander of the capital Huang Youde immediately brought his people to see Ling Feng, but his expression was not respectful at all. He said with a cold face: "Master Jiedu, the soldiers and horses of the four battalions on the left, right, front and rear are under my command. Your Majesty has overstepped my authority and interfered in the affairs of the four battalions. , I must give an explanation to this officer!"
This person is so awesome, and he is confident. First of all, he is a strong saint and a third-level official. Ling Feng is only one level higher than him and has no right to deal with him directly.
Ling Feng took out a confession and threw it on the ground, saying: "You have been living on empty pay in the Fourth Battalion these years. You have been greedy for soldiers' military pay. You have also used it to fill the salary and installed some of your relatives with low cultivation levels. This one after another Everything has been thoroughly investigated, and the original commander of the fourth battalion has testified. Do you have anything else to say?"
After Huang Youde finished reading, his face suddenly darkened, he tore up the confession and said coldly: "Ling Feng, you'd better see the situation clearly. I am from the Xuanzhen Sword Sect. You should weigh it yourself."
Ling Feng had prepared many copies of confessions, so he didn't care. He looked at the guard next to him and said, "Is the Xuanzhen Sword Sect famous?"
The guard was stunned for a moment and said: "Master Qi, Xuanzhen Sword Sect is a major sect in Xiliang Mansion. Although it is not a Holy Land sect, there is an ancestor at the peak Holy Lord level who is in charge of it. It is a sect in Xiliang Mansion. The top faction.”
After hearing this, Ling Feng smiled and said: "Turns out it's just a small sect that doesn't belong to the mainstream. Come on, take it down!"
Huang Youde glanced at the several guards who came forward, and said coldly: "Who dares to touch me!"
Several guards were immediately frightened and did not dare to move.
Ling Feng's figure flashed and he slapped Huang Youde on the chest instantly. The latter fell to the ground, but no injuries could be seen. It was just that his cultivation, including his unparalleled energy and blood, were all sealed.
Immediately, Shura brought people over, took him away with chains, and forced him to the prison.
As the commander-in-chief fell, the chief envoy and the inspector-general were all panic-stricken. They immediately came to see Ling Feng, but they wanted to admit defeat and beg for mercy.
Ling Feng only presented some evidence to scare the two of them into surrendering, and the military and political power was temporarily under his control. The next step is to eliminate some disobedient or corrupt officials and install their own people.
Immediately, Ling Feng ordered someone to take over the Kaishuhe boundary-breaking teleportation array. This boundary-breaking teleportation array is a top priority, and the prosperity of the main city is closely related to it. Ling Feng also needs this boundary-breaking teleportation array to explore all the worlds, and must firmly grasp it.
At this time, the main city is not completely under his control, because there are four major families in the city: the Hua family, the Yu family, the Qiu family, and the Wei family, all of which have saints and strong men sitting in charge. Their power is deeply rooted. If he wants to completely control the power, he must They must be conquered.
Therefore, Ling Feng also sent people to investigate them, preparing to find someone greedy enough to scare the monkeys.
The next step was to take control of the various states and cities, so he also sent his subordinates to investigate the various states and cities to find out which governors in those states could win over and win over, and those who should be suppressed and destroyed.
At this time, Chu Lingyue and others had arrived at the Moon God Palace through the teleportation array, and met with the palace master Yan Bingyun and the young palace master Mingyu.
At this time, Mingyu had already left seclusion, broke through to the saint realm, and met Chu Lingyue in the main hall.
In the main hall, Chu Lingyue looked respectful and said: "Lingyue, on the order of the Lord, pays homage to the Palace Master and Mistress!"
When she came this time, of course she had to establish a good relationship with her future mistress in advance, so her attitude was extremely respectful.
Yan Bingyun sensed the strong energy in Chu Lingyue and immediately knew that this was a powerful sage. She couldn't help but be secretly shocked. Ling Feng's background was much stronger than she imagined. Even the ordinary soldiers under his command were at the peak of martial arts. He is truly worthy of being a powerful Saint King!
Immediately, Yan Bingyun said: "No need to be polite, please take a seat!"
But Chu Lingyue didn't dare to sit there, so she hurriedly explained the reason why Ling Feng declined the date of marriage, then took out a Qiankun ring and gave it to Mingyu as a gift.
Immediately, Mingyu left them to stay in Hanyue Valley.
At this time, not far from the Moon God Palace, there was an unknown low hill.
A man in black bowed and said to the woman in black in front of him: "Master Heilian, according to the information obtained by my subordinates, Ling Feng will come to welcome the bride in one month."
Although the woman in black has a pretty face, her expression is extremely cold, and she said: "Very good, well done, continue to monitor, but don't alert the enemy!"
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The next day, in the main city of Wuwei, Hua Mansion.
Hua Wufeng, the head of the Hua family, was closing his eyes to breathe. Suddenly an old man dressed as a butler came in and saluted: "Sir, the City Lord's Mansion has sent an invitation to invite you to a banquet at Chunjiang Tower. It is said that the Yu family, Qiu family, The Wei family is all invited."
Hua Wufeng pondered for a moment and said, "Old Liu, what do you think of this matter?"
Liu Guanjia said: "The old slave thinks that our newly appointed Jiedushi has already dealt with the Chief Envoy and the Inspection Envoy, and he is going to take action against us. One of the four great aristocratic families will be used by him to scare the monkeys and establish a strong foundation. Prestige, it is not appropriate to show off at this time. The Yu family claims to be the head of the four great families, just let them top the cylinder."
Hua Wufeng nodded and said, "What you said makes sense, but I'd better send a message to the other two families first and see what they say."
An iron-clad family and a wealthy official. Naturally, he cannot isolate himself from the family group.
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An hour later, in the private room on the top floor of Chunjiang Tower.
Chunjiang Tower faces the river, and the private rooms on the top floor have a panoramic view of the riverside scenery from the window.
At this time, a large mahogany round table with four tables was placed by the window. Sitting next to it were four middle-aged men dressed in a wealthy manner. They were not interested in admiring the beautiful scenery, but were talking about it. We are all old foxes, and no one is stupider than the other. No one is willing to contradict Ling Feng at this moment, but he must show his strength, otherwise he will be at the mercy of others.
Immediately, Ling Feng walked into the house and said with a smile: "The heads of the family have arrived, so that's the best. There was originally some evidence to be handed over to the Xiliang Mansion, but it seems that it will not be needed."
The smiles on the faces of the four family members suddenly froze, all the polite words they had prepared were forgotten, and there was a trace of panic in their hearts.