404 Territory Luck and Prosperity (1/2)

_Xiangyang Region, Pill Sun County._

After learning that Zhan Lang had reached rank 3 Marquis, Chun Shenjun's face grew dark and solemn.

Zhan Lang had chased up from behind him. As a result, Chun Shenjun not only lost to Di Chen, even his position as second in the alliance was in danger.

Moreover, Chun Shenjun was helpless and could not do anything.

Pill Sun County was located in Jingzhou, south of Jingchu Province and eighteen thousand miles away from Luoyang Region—the location of the Chensheng Wuguang uprising army.

Relying on the huge amounts of funds his family had amassed, Chun Shenjun trained up a huge elite army. Furthermore, he managed to get the famous general Tiandan to join him.

Unfortunately, Zhan Lang was still faster than him.

Chun Shenjun felt furious; he smashed all the things in his reading room once more.

_7th month, 14th day, Dali._

It had been three days since Du Ruhui and Cui Yingyu arrived in Dali.

The two of them made use of the Cui Chamber of Commerce to build strings and bridges. These connections allowed them to make contact with the middle-level officials. Through these contacts, they formed relationships with the officials in the imperial court.

In the end, through the imperial court officials, they spread the word to the emperor.

They had expended a vast amount of gold and resources. After two days, they finally met the Dali Emperor.

_Imperial palace, Jinluan Hall._

”Lianzhou Lord subordinate Du Ruhui greets his majesty!”

The emperor sat high up on his dragon throne, dressed in a dragon robe. Strangely, the emperor's face was a blur; a thin layer of fog obscured the emperor's real face.

”Why did you come to see me?”

The emperor's voice was also fuzzy and indistinct.

”My master, the Lianzhou Lord, is really thankful for your title and specially wants to gift something to the imperial court,” Du Ruhui said as he passed the gifts he had prepared to the eunuch.

The eunuch carefully accepted the gift and passed it to the emperor.

As the emperor opened the gift, he remained emotionless. After a long while, he said, ”The Lianzhou Lord is really filial, I should reward him. Speak, what reward does the Lianzhou Lord seek?”

”Thank you, your highness, for your reward. My lord will definitely not let you down.” Du Ruhui carefully said, ”The Lianzhou Lord has been exploring and developing the Nanjiang Region. He hopes to be granted a name or title, while he works for the emperor to repay your kindness.”

”The Lianzhou Lord really has a huge appetite!”

The emperor was not a simple person. Instantly, he understood the meaning in his words.

”My lord does not dare to be greedy, he only wants to help your majesty open up new lands. He wishes to be an official that guards the animals and the resources.”

”?” The emperor did not understand.

”...”

Du Ruhui did not reply. At this point, silence was gold.

After a long while, the Dali Emperor took a glance at the gifts and said, ”I approve!”

”Thank you, your majesty!”

Du Ruhui was delighted. At least he did not let down the Lord.

_At the same time, Quanzhou._

In contrast to Du Ruhui and Cui Yingyu, Wei Yang and Jingjian had a much smoother time.

Not because of any other reason, but solely because of their special gift—a Mazu Statue blessed by the flames of incense in the Mazu Temple.

The civilians of Quanzhou had long looked forward to such a statue.

Ouyang Shuo sending away the Mazu Statue was similar to losing a huge batch of Shanhai City tourists.

Such a heart pain!

The emperor of Quanzhou personally attended the Quanzhou Mazu Temple opening ceremony. Wei Yang took this chance to successfully met the Quanzhou Emperor.

The ensuing question and answer were swift and decisive.

The emperor did not lose much from granting the title of governor-general to Ouyang Shuo. Anyways, the wilderness was not their territory. Moreover, since they could receive such a huge yearly payment, why not?

Of course, Ouyang Shuo’s rank played a crucial important role in the whole affair.

He was the first person in the world to be granted the title of Lord.

Shanhai City was also awarded the title of World’s First Prefecture.

With all these factors stacking up, he managed to increase the chances of success.

The calculations within were not as simple as one would think. It was nearly impossible for Bai Hua and Feng Qiuhuang to receive a similar treatment even though they were also given titles.

Of course, compared to Di Chen, Bai Hua and Feng Qiuhuang still had their advantages.

_7th month, 16th day, Shanhai City._