Chapter 259 An Invitation From Gyeonggi Prefecture

In the eyes of others, it is absolutely a subversive thing to grow winter wheat on sandy land.

This means that Jinxia City, which was originally a land-scarce area, suddenly has a large area of ​​land that can be developed - after all, the long coastline in the east is a flat and open uninhabited area, and there is a river flowing into the sea to provide irrigation resources. After solving the land restrictions, agricultural take-off is already a foreseeable thing.

In this matter, the high priests Senia and Aili played a big role.

In order to make the root nodule grass take root quickly on the coast, there must be elves to infuse it with magic power at all times, but the farmers are basically Jinxia people, and this kind of cooperation is an unfamiliar challenge for both parties. On the tree boat side, Senia mobilized a group of elves with positive nature to take the lead in settling in the experimental field, while Aili relied on her cheerful and lively personality to let people let down their guard little by little.

It was the joint efforts of both sides that formed this seedling that broke through the ground.

In this tense and busy atmosphere, an envoy from the Privy Council came to Jinxia City.

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"Invite me to Gyeonggi Prefecture?"

In the lobby of the command department, Xia Fan was greatly surprised after hearing the other party's intention.

"That's right." The visitor patted the corner of his robe - it was stained with a little mud. Obviously, in order to deliver the message as soon as possible, the man who called himself Xinwu walked in a hurry. "Your recent performance has impressed the higher-ups. It just so happens that the Privy Council is preparing a special ceremony and invites you to witness it together."

My...performance?

Xia Fan frowned secretly. All his interactions with the Privy Council came from the merit report submitted by the princess for him. Apart from that, he never had any contact with Gyeonggi again.

How did these people notice him?

"Will all the chancellors go?"

"How is that possible?" Xin Wu smiled, "Those who can attend this ceremony are all people who will be ranked high in the Privy Council in the future. If the chancellor has irreplaceable abilities, he will not be sent to other places to manage a state. In fact, among so many chancellors, only you have received an invitation."

"That's really... Thank you for your high regard."

While responding, Xia Fan was thinking about the meaning of the Privy Council's words. The chancellor must be at least a fourth-rank Hundred Blades, and in Zhang Wendao's words, a fifth-rank Trial Blade is already a very difficult threshold to cross. But according to Xin Wu, these fourth-rank and fifth-rank ones can't even enter the eyes of the top leaders.

What did I do to make the capital react like this? And what is that ceremony... It can't be the coronation ceremony of Prince Ning Weiyuan, right?

Thinking about it carefully, the princess's intention to rebel was only known to a few people after all, and the Privy Council could never come for this matter. As for the rumor that I was a listener and spread to the capital, it was even less likely. Could it be that the reason for the invitation was just as the envoy said, that they had seen through his talent?

Bang!

The door of the command hall suddenly opened, and a familiar figure rushed in.

"Xia Fan, I heard that the Privy Council sent someone here?"

It was Princess Guangping Ning Wanjun who hurried into the hall, her voice a little hurried.

"Your Highness?" Xia Fan stood up unexpectedly.

Xin Wu also bowed and saluted, "I am Xin Wu, the special envoy of the Privy Council, and I meet Your Highness!"

"What are you doing here?" Ning Wanjun stared at the other party, with a suspicious look on her face.

"It's like this, the Privy Council wants to invite Xia Fucheng to go to the capital to participate in the upcoming internal ceremony-"

"No, he won't go to Shangyuan City!" The princess interrupted without hesitation.

Xin Wu was stunned, "Your Highness, why not?"

"This--" Ning Wanjun also reacted, her attitude was a bit too abrupt, "Jinxia City has many affairs, if the prefect is not here, who will deal with the evil spirits?"

"But Jinxia has not had a prefect for a long time, and there are no evil spirits wreaking havoc in the city. Excuse me, Your Highness, dealing with evil spirits is not necessary to let a hundred blades be responsible for it personally, right?"

"It turns out that the Jingji Prefecture also knows that Xia Fan is just a hundred blades in name." Ning Wanjun immediately changed the statement, "A fourth-rank alchemist doesn't need to participate in the coronation ceremony of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, right? Besides, shouldn't this matter be handled by the Ministry of Rites? Why do you have to run errands?"

Xin Wu paused slightly, "Oh? Your Highness also knows what happened in the palace?"

"Why, I can't know?" The princess frowned.

"No, you are the third princess after all, so it is normal that you are able to find out about the changes in the palace." Xin Wu immediately lowered his head, "You are right, the coronation ceremony of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince should indeed be the responsibility of the Ministry of Rites, but how he arranges it and who he wants to invite to participate has nothing to do with the Privy Council. The ceremony that the higher-ups hope that Lord Xia can participate in is purely an internal matter of the Privy Council, and... I don't think he is still just a fourth-rank Bairen after going to the capital."

"What do you mean?"

Xin Wu bowed his hands, "As far as I know, those who can receive this invitation are all core members of the Privy Council. Sending invitations to places other than Shangyuan is itself an extremely rare thing. The last alchemist who received this honor was more than 20 years ago-and now, he is already a feathered robe."

Feathered robe...

Ning Wanjun and Xia Fan couldn't help but look at each other. That was the highest official title in the Privy Council. In addition to their own extraordinary abilities, alchemists who can be promoted to the first rank must have made great contributions to the Privy Council. The nature and significance of this ceremony are actually so important?

"What are the benefits of becoming a core member?"

As soon as Xia Fan said these words, he felt the princess cast a sharp look.

"For an alchemist, there is no better prospect than this. Not only can you use the magic materials at will, but it is also easier to get guidance and communication from other high-level alchemists. There is also all kinds of magic knowledge other than Daqi. , many studies that have been recorded by the Privy Council, these secrets will be open to you." Speaking of this, Xin Wu's tone was full of envy, "What's more, this is only a benefit that you have had before. After the ceremony, what you have. The resources gained will be unimaginable!”

Xia Fan's heart moved.

Is it a secret record of strange news...

Could this be a good opportunity to get news about Qingjian?

He did not forget his agreement with Li.

"What kind of ceremony are you talking about?" the princess said impatiently, "Since it has nothing to do with the crown prince's enthronement, why do you still use this name?"

"I can't answer your question - how do you call it a decision from above? As for its specific content, in fact only the real participants know it." Xin Wu said with a slight regret, "I am only responsible for delivering the news, far from it. Only those who have access to the core members can get the inside information.”

"How many days will this take? You won't let me stay in Shangyuan City forever, right?" Xia Fan deliberately said in a relaxed tone.

"How come, the core members are equal to each other, and there is no one who rules over whom. The green sword, feather clothes, bloodline, identity...these are just things that are shown to outsiders." Xin Wu showed a strange expression Smile, as if you are mocking these titles. If you, my lord, gain their recognition through the ceremony, you will naturally be ranked at the highest level of the Privy Council. At that time, you are free to go where you want and do what you want to do. "

How could the Gyeonggi Province Government implement such a loose system? "Then when everyone has different ideas, wouldn't it be... a little confusing?"

This is the most euphemistic way Xia Fan can think of.

"That's not a problem I can figure out, but..." Xin Wu paused, "Those adults seem to be working hard for the same goal, at most they are just different in their methods. If you can join them, I think you will be able to join them by then. You will be inspired by their ambition.”