Chapter 313 Lu Shaobao

Xingping County, Xipingfang.

With the promotion of surgery, the most serious, or the first batch of patients who were infected, finally got rid of the threat of blood plague, and gradually recovered under the care of a large number of nourishing things and the top-level large-scale gathering array that can only be built by the Holy Spirit.

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

Moreover, the spiritual veins condensed by the plague spirit are extremely pure. Although 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 a trace of impurities, and its power is much stronger than ordinary spiritual power.

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

Gradually, many people realized that they had definitely turned a disaster into a blessing.

If they had not been infected with the blood plague, they would never have been able to touch the threshold of the spiritual veins, and they would never have had the opportunity to master spiritual power in this life.

Of course, in the final analysis, this was all thanks to the court saving them at all costs, and to Lu Xianggong's unwillingness to abandon them no matter what.

They will never forget the day when Lu Chen took the huge risk of blood explosion and infection with the blood plague, and took out the blood plague body from their bodies with a knife without any disdain. At that time, they even thought that with such a big man as Lu Xianggong personally operating on them, even if they were not saved, this life was worth it.

And now, not only did they survive, but they also turned a disaster into a blessing, and got this powerful power that they would never dare to think of in the past.

The grace of saving their lives is like rebirth.

Every day, they kowtowed and prayed to Lu Chen's longevity tablet, and at the moment of rebirth, they received the greatest reward.

The people who survived the catastrophe secretly vowed that they would do everything they could in the future, even if they had to sacrifice their lives, to repay Lu Xianggong for saving their lives.

Not only that, the longevity tablets of Lu Xianggong must be written into the family rules in the future and passed down from generation to generation. As long as they have descendants, they will never let Lu Xianggong's incense die out.

Lu Xianggong's deeds and reputation must be widely spread and passed down through the ages! Only in this way can they live up to everything Lu Xianggong has done for them.

And these critically ill patients who were only one step away from the gates of hell were rescued and recovered visibly, which undoubtedly brought great confidence to other patients.

Originally, they thought that the court arranged them in Xipingfang just to let them die in a more decent way, which was better than being driven to the wilderness, where no one would collect their bodies after death, and they would be burned by fire, leaving no bones at all.

As a result, the court not only did not give up on them, but also really found a way to save them.

Instantly, they rekindled their hope of survival. Many people cried with joy. When they saw Lu Chen, they kowtowed desperately. No matter how Lu Chen tried to stop them, it was useless. In the end, they could only reduce going out.

The medical officers of the Qingnang Bureau have basically mastered the treatment of blood plague. The success rate of the operation is extremely high, and there is almost no possibility of failure. Even if he does nothing next, saving all the people infected with blood plague is only a matter of time and resources.

There is no need to go out in person, just leave it to Liu Ruowei and others.

Although the cost is basically impossible to reduce now, every time a life is saved, a lot of resources must be spent. On the surface, it seems to be a loss-making business, but Lu Chen still does not intend to give up any citizen.

Even if it is just an old man who is about to die.

"Brother Huaiyu."

In the inn, Cangming Saint King Jiang Chengdao looked at Lu Chen, who was packing up and preparing to return to Beijing with Jiang Chengwan, and narrowed his eyes for no reason, and said:

"The people who were saved are now considered half cultivators. For these unexpected surprises, do you have any plans or ideas? How should the court arrange these people with great power next?"

After hearing this, Lu Chen did not react, but Jiang Chengwan frowned for no reason, glanced at Jiang Chengdao with a subtle look, and seemed to be dissatisfied.

No spiritual roots, but spiritual veins.

These people who survived by relying on the huge resources consumed by the court are no longer ordinary people. Even in terms of pure combat potential, they are better than ordinary cultivators.

And more than 10,000 people in Xingping County were infected with the blood plague, plus the blood plague patients who were infected intermittently and did not show symptoms were sent here. It is conservatively estimated that the number of people affected by the blood plague this time will be close to 30,000.

Nearly 30,000 semi-cultivators who can use spiritual power and are good at fighting are a force that cannot be ignored.

The court paid such a huge price to save these people. If they were still ordinary people like before, it would be fine, but now they have the potential to become national-level fighting forces, so the nature of this situation has completely changed.

But... if they are forced to serve the court, even if they will not resist and obey the court's call, it will more or less carry some meaning of repaying a favor.

The most important thing is that Lu Chen is now the de facto prime minister of the Great Xia Empire, truly second only to one person and above 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 such a f*cking 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)