Chapter 1021: Chapter 1021 Pingtian Army Envoy Chapter 1021: Chapter 1021 Pingtian Army Envoy Hanhai Prefecture, Nameless Mountain.

“Time to start mining~”
A vigorous shout allowed those laboring under the scorching sun to retreat to a safe area at top speed.

Boom!

Accompanied by a thunderous explosion, a massive plume of dense smoke burst from the mountain pit in front, with countless fragments of rock scattering in all directions, and the inclined mountain masses followed, collapsing extensively as if a natural-disaster-level earthquake had occurred.

The wildlife within a ten-mile radius instantly fled their homes as if doomsday had arrived.

The onlookers of the explosion were all dumbstruck, only after a long while did they simultaneously burst into cheers.

“Back to work!”

Under the foreman’s command, these quarry workers, who were migrants just two months ago, swarmed into the pit that was still filled with gunpowder smoke, beginning to transport the rocks that had just been blasted down.

The bluestones they mined were hard and resistant to weathering, making them superior materials for making floor and wall tiles.

If they were to adhere to traditional mining methods, the quarry workers would need to chisel the mountain wall bit by bit with iron chisels, laboriously prying off the stones, which was extremely time-consuming and laborious.

But now, using gunpowder to blast the mountain, the rocks from one explosion kept hundreds of quarry workers busy!

These high-quality bluestones would be polished into different sizes and then transported by horse carts to a location ten miles away.

There, the foundation for a tower column taller than twenty zhang had just begun to be dug.

Wang Chen named it “Mountain River Pillar”.

Similarly, seventy-two Mountain River Pillars would be built throughout Hanhai Prefecture, located at the sites rich in nature’s spiritual energy, collectively forming the Mountain River Great Array.

This extremely vast covering Mountain River Great Array, not only gathers nature’s spiritual energy but also attracts human Fate, providing unparalleled support for Wang Chen’s ambitions to dominate the realm!

To build these seventy-two Mountain River Pillars, Wang Chen had recruited a hundred thousand strong and healthy migrants.

To date, West Sea Prefecture had accommodated over five hundred thousand migrants.

Although preparations were made in advance, and there was also full support from the Fuqing Chamber of Commerce, the massive influx of migrants still brought huge pressure to the two prefectures.

Wang Chen’s approach was, on one hand, to recruit old, weak, women, and children from among the migrants to reclaim and cultivate land in West Sea Prefecture, on the other hand to recruit strong individuals to mine and logging, finally carefully selecting one hundred thousand to build the Mountain River Pillars.

This ensured that everyone had work, substituting labor for relief without keeping idle people.

Once all seventy-two Mountain River Pillars were constructed, these one hundred thousand migrants would be fully incorporated into the New Hanhai Army.

Screech~
A hawk dived down from the sky, landing on Wang Chen’s shoulder.

He removed the message tube and took out the silk paper inside for a glance.

The next moment, Wang Chen suddenly leaped high, a formidable murderous aura formed a pair of invisible wings behind him, carrying him straight into the firmament, flying towards West Sea Prefectural City.

Many migrants busy at the Mountain River Pillar construction site saw this scene, and they knelt on the ground in awe.

In their eyes, Grand Tutor Wang Chen was simply a godlike existence!

Using the strong wind from high altitude, Wang Chen flew out of Hanhai Prefecture and landed inside the palace in West Sea Prefectural City.

After Princess Qingyun took over West Sea Prefecture, she occupied the Prefect Mansion along with its large surrounding area as a palace, ruling over the two prefectures and millions of people.

Of course, this makeshift palace couldn’t compare with a real palace, but it housed thirty thousand elite soldiers of the New Hanhai Army, with a defense as impregnable as a fortified city.

“Master!”

As soon as Wang Chen landed, Princess Qingyun along with her guards came to meet him.

Wang Chen smiled and said, “Let’s go meet those guys.”

Princess Qingyun had earlier sent an urgent message via a carrier hawk stating that an envoy from the Rebel Faction, entrenched in the southern part of Great Liang, had just arrived at the West Sea Prefectural City, intending to establish an alliance.

Due to the significance of this matter, it was for this reason that Princess Qingyun had urgently called Wang Chen back to discuss.

Wang Chen had little affinity for the Rebel Faction; these people, under the guise of overthrowing tyranny and serving the country and its people, colluded with forces like Hidden Dragon Hall and Heretical Sects, causing trouble everywhere within and outside the court, sparking countless civil disturbances.

The once mighty Great Liang had fallen into its current state in no small part due to the Rebel Faction!

The present-day Rebel Faction reportedly had already occupied the Three Southern Prefectures and was currently conquering the eastern prefectures, further expanding their influence on a grander and grander scale.

Wang Chen was well aware that the forces represented by Princess Qingyun would inevitably clash with the Rebel Faction.

However, at present, Hanhai Prefecture and West Sea Prefecture, where they resided, did not directly border the territories occupied by the Rebel Faction; thus, they did not interfere with each other.

Unexpectedly, the other party had actually sent an envoy to seek an alliance.

This piqued Wang Chen’s interest, wanting to see exactly what kind of scheme was hidden behind their proposal!

Therefore, inside the grand hall of the original Prefect Mansion office, Wang Chen and Princess Qingyun together received this envoy, who had traveled thousands of miles.

“Murong Huaide, envoy of the Pingtian Army, pays respects to Her Highness the Princess and Lord Grand Tutor!”

A young man in green clothes, dignified and handsome, saluted Princess Qingyun and Wang Chen respectfully yet confidently.

The Pingtian Army was the banner under which the Rebel Faction rallied, signifying their pledge to restore peace to the people, and their leader, Zhang Anliang, styled himself as the Holy Heavenly King, with a cultivation level reaching the sixth tier of Martial Venerable.

Zhang Anliang was also among the recently proclaimed martial powerhouses, originally, Great Liang publicly acknowledged only four Martial Venerables.

He was the fifth.

“Murong Huaide?”

Princess Qingyun paused in astonishment: “Are you from the Murong Family?”

The Murong Family was one of the renowned Noble Clans in Great Liang, with extensive influence both within and outside the court, owning vast properties across the north and south.

However, there was previously no evidence to suggest significant ties between the Murong Family and the Rebel Faction.

“Yes.”

Murong Huaide frankly admitted, “I was born into the Murong family and am currently serving the Holy Heavenly King.”

He boldly gazed at Princess Qingyun, his eyes revealing intense confidence.

Princess Qingyun frowned slightly.

This Murong Huaide gave off the impression of an unsheathed sharp blade, radiating a piercing chill. Whether it was his appearance, demeanor, or his eloquent and composed presence, he was unquestionably a distinguished and handsome man.

For a young maiden in the bloom of youth, such a man undoubtedly posed a great allure.

Yet, Princess Qingyun’s heart was already completely occupied by someone else; even if Murong Huaide were ten times more outstanding, he had no chance of stirring even a sliver of affection in her.

She found this envoy of the Pingtian Army to be rather impolite and disrespectful.

“Holy Heavenly King?”

Wang Chen gave a light smile, commenting, “What kind of person dares to title themselves as a ‘Heavenly King’ and even add ‘Holy’ to it?”

He, an observer, could clearly discern Murong Huaide’s intentions.

Trying to use a ‘Beauty Trap’?

That was utterly absurd!

Murong Huaide’s expression suddenly changed.

Although he was quite astute, the tone with which Wang Chen mentioned Zhang Anliang carried an indescribable disdain, which immediately struck a sore spot in this descendent of the Murong family!

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