Shennong Dao Master-Chapter 767 - 26: Top Heavenly Time Technique, Mastered in 3 Years?! (Happy Qixi) _2

Chapter 767: Chapter 26: Top Heavenly Time Technique, Mastered in 3 Years?! (Happy Qixi) _2

If Prince Liang could establish a foothold, then after a few years of stalemate, his Hong Family might be able to be recruited again.

As a result of this trial, the nine clans were sent to the guillotine.

Among the four chief tribes of the East Sea, only the Bai, Ao, and Tang clans remained.

"In my previous life, the East Sea didn’t turn up much trouble, but in this life, the situation in the East Sea is far more severe. I wonder if the Hong Family has already sided with Prince Liang," Zhao Xing pondered.

Hong Yuanba was nominally the commander of the Eastern Sea Army, but he actually only controlled his own tribe.

This position was mostly ceremonial, as the four water clan chiefs rotated every hundred years.

When Prince Liang rebelled in the thirty-fifth year of the Jingxin Calendar, it was precisely five years before Hong Yuanba was to step down. It must be said that the timing was impeccable.

"Marquis Yuan Rang!" At this moment, a voice reached Zhao Xing’s ears.

Opening his eyes, he saw a squad of soldiers approaching. Bai Zhengyang was easily recognizable because he was burly and had a physique unlike that of ordinary Great Zhou people.

"Greetings to Marquis Longwu," Zhao Xing cupped his fists.

"Hahaha, I’ve long heard of the valiant Marquis Yuan Rang. Meeting you today, you exceed the rumors by threefold," Bai Zhengyang laughed heartily as he approached.

"You flatter me, Marquis Longwu. Please come in."

"Please."

Entering the Listening Rain Pavilion, Zhao Xing led Bai Zhengyang and Long Xiao to the sitting room, leaving the rest of the soldiers to wait outside.

"Marquis Yuan Rang, we are both military men, so I shall speak frankly." After taking their seats, Bai Zhengyang got straight to the point.

"Please speak, Marquis Longwu."

"I have come on behalf of the Azure Dragon Army to invite you, Marquis Yuan Rang, to command within our ranks," Bai Zhengyang said. "You could independently command a force of up to fifty thousand men, and upon joining, you would be appointed a military officer of the standard fourth rank. The position is yours to choose."

"The salary we offer in the Azure Dragon Army is ten times the average level, and we have frequent military duties. If you join, it would not be difficult to advance ten ranks within ten years."

"When you enter the Dragon Court Ancient Land in the future, as a member of the Azure Dragon Army, you would receive additional benefits, which are inconvincible to discuss here." freewёbnoνel-com

"If you agree, you can start immediately, without waiting for next year’s official selection."

The Water Clan Chiefs had numerous privileges, and even the appointment of officials was decided entirely by Bai Yunwu, the titled king.

With his word alone, Zhao Xing could be promoted and take his position immediately without having to wait until the next year’s selections.

Currently, Zhao Xing’s position was the standard fifth rank. The Azure Dragon Army offered him a position of the standard fourth rank, equivalent to a promotion of five levels.

This would not affect his future promotions; if Zhao Xing transitioned from the Azure Dragon Army to a civil position, he would still be transferred as a standard fourth-rank official.

Military ranks correlated with bonuses and dividends. Great Zhou continued to expand overseas, primarily fighting the unyielding water clans and the various tribes of East Wasteland in the East Sea region.

Thus, there were indeed many battles to fight in the East Sea. However, once the campaign to pacify the barbarians began, the Eastern Sea Army ceased its expansion.

Undoubtedly, the position of Water Clan Chief offered a swift promotion route, one that many aspired to.

However, the Water Clan Chiefs struggled to retain officials because they wanted the position but were unwilling to stay there indefinitely.

A five-level promotion was a lucrative offer, yet Zhao Xing still planned to refuse.

He had not yet begun Po Refining.

Not being a fourth-rank official himself, taking on a fourth-rank position would forcefully advance his realm through Qi Fortune, which contradicted Zhao Xing’s plans.

The blessings of Qi Fortune from office promotions were finite, and Zhao Xing had to ensure that each one either enhanced his Qi Fortune or longevity.

"Marquis Longwu, I will also be forthright," Zhao Xing cupped his fists. "Joining the military is no longer part of my plan, and I do not wish to take on another military role."

"It has nothing to do with how generous Marquis Longwu’s offer is, my ambitions do not lie in this direction."

Bai Zhengyang was slightly stunned upon hearing this.

He had assumed this would be an easy task; after all, the Azure Dragon Army’s offer was generous and a five-level promotion was a dream for many.

Additionally, Zhao Xing was originally a Military Minister of Agriculture Officer, so this should have been an easy sell. How could it turn out this way?

Bai Zhengyang exchanged a glance with Long Xiao.

Seeing this, Long Xiao reluctantly transmitted, "Seventh Uncle, Zhao Xing is a good brother of mine. We are like family; he would not play games with you. If he says he cannot go, then he cannot go."

Bai Zhengyang was still unwilling to give up, "How can this be?"

Long Xiao thought for a moment before saying, "Perhaps his previous military experience has hurt him. Seventh Uncle, he and I were both reassigned to the East Sea together."

Hearing this, Bai Zhengyang understood.

The talented Military Minister of Agriculture Officer from Ten Suns Cave Heaven, who should have had a promising future, was suppressed by Prince Liang’s party and sent to the East Sea to raise horses. Feeling disheartened was natural.

Seeing Zhao Xing’s resolute attitude, Bai Zhengyang knew that this recruitment effort was likely to fail.

Still, he was not willing to give up entirely. As he departed, he used official business as a pretext to stay in the area for a while longer.

He left Long Xiao behind, hoping he might persuade Zhao Xing to change his mind.

After everyone left, Long Xiao looked at Zhao Xing, "Where is Ao Tian?"

Zhao Xing smiled, "Bai Zhengyang left you here to persuade me, not to play with a cat. How could you be like this?"

Long Xiao waved his hand, "Why would I persuade you? Old Chen and I came to the East Sea because of your idea. If you don’t want to go, you must have your reasons."

"I’ve already given Bai Zhengyang an explanation."

"What reason?"

"You are disheartened after being persecuted by Prince Liang’s party and do not wish to serve in the military any longer."

"That’s a good reason," Zhao Xing nodded. Just as he was about to call out Mountain Cat to chat with Long Xiao, he turned around only to find something swiftly rushing toward him, and Long Xiao had disappeared.

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