"The Northern Territory has been recovered, and at the request of the Gu Clan, our army has retreated one after another!"

"The Gu army was divided into two, one part stayed in the northern territory, and the other part went south to attack the eastern territory...... Ah Biao's Jinqi cavalry was seconded to ...... by the Gu clan Judging from the current situation, in three or five days at most, the Eastern Territory will definitely be captured! ”

"Our army lost 312 killed and wounded more than 2,400...... The subordinates have already started the work of bereavement, and according to the rules of our Xinghai, every family member of a casualty soldier will receive a rich reward! ”

Den. Ma Wenfang sorted out the recent affairs and reported them one by one. Fang Xiaobao gave instructions while listening. The aftermath of the sage has been dealt with, the deceased is gone, and the living will continue to work and be busy.

"I didn't get any benefits from this battle, and the compensation for the casualties and soldiers was ...... Make a list and ask for it directly from the Gu family! ”

The Northern Territory was recovered and returned to the territory of the Gu clan. Xinghai can be said to have not gained much benefit. On the issue of the pension for the casualties, Fang Xiaobao planned to ask for one from the Gu clan and give another one himself. He will not treat his subordinates who have worked for him badly.

"That's right!"

Ma Wenfang nodded in agreement. Afterwards, the Grand Administrator of the Star Sea took out another stack of official documents and handed them to Fang Xiaobao, "This is a commendation document sent by His Majesty the Ancient Emperor, including the topographic map of the Sixteen Cities of the Western Territory!" ”

Fang Xiaobao touched his mustache and said with a smile: "Our majesty is still quite trustworthy!" "Before sending troops, according to the agreement between the two sides, after recovering the Northern Territory, Gu Lie will give sixteen cities as a thank you.

These sixteen cities are bounded by the Burning Mountain, surround the western coastal area, face the golden waterway, and have many natural harbors, which are of great significance to Fang Xiaobao, who relies on shipping business.

Originally, he also knew that since Gu Lie had made a promise, he would never go back. But I didn't expect the other party to move quickly, and when the Northern Territory had just recovered its own soldiers and horses and had not all withdrawn, the commendation document had been served.

"The fief was given, but our Majesty the Ancient Emperor ...... There are a lot of eyes! ”

Ma Wenfang took out a page from the award document and spread it out on the table. After Fang Xiaobao glanced at it a few times, his face immediately turned ugly.

According to the rules, or the practice of the Gu clan, all the affairs in the fief, including the appointment and dismissal of officials and taxes, should be under the jurisdiction of the feud. However, this commendation document stated that after the fiefdom of the sixteen cities was returned to Xinghai, the city lord was appointed by Fang Xiaobao, and the Gu clan would also send an administrator, one main and one second, to assist in taking care of affairs.

In addition, in terms of taxes, Xinghai can appoint tax officials and levy a heavy private tax. The Gu clan will send another group of tax collectors to collect a heavy public tax. In other words, after the fiefdom of these sixteen cities was returned to Fang Xiaobao, each industry would be subject to double taxes.

As for the reason...... His Majesty believes that the sixteen cities of Xiling are under the jurisdiction of Xinghai, with developed commerce and rich people's livelihood, so it is necessary to collect an extra tax to subsidize the treasury.

"Nima Gulie is playing with Lao Tzu!"

Fang Xiaobao was very unhappy. With his character, even if Gu Lie doesn't give any benefits in this battle, he will send troops. But since the other party gave a promise, now he is playing tricks and is very unkind.

"Boss, look at it again."

Ma Wenfang pulled out another page of paperwork. It is written that Fang Xiaobao will be given a personal reward, and the Gu family will abolish the rule that a different surname is not crowned a king, two words, a king.

"Slap a sweet date!"

Fang Xiaobao snorted: "I didn't see it before, he Gu Lie still has this method!" ”

"This is a preliminary letter of intent, not a final award document." Ma Wenfang said with a smile: "The Gu family said that if the owner is not satisfied, he can modify it at will...... The final award will be based on the will of the owner! ”

"He's testing me!"

Fang Xiaobao knew better than anyone that Gu Lie's intention in coming to this was very simple, to test whether he had ambitions...... The ambition of encroaching on the interests of the Gu clan and even annexing the entire Chinese continent.

"No, just do what they say!"

Obviously, Fang Xiaobao didn't want to worry more about this matter with his friends, and he fell into trouble with each other. However, his character never refuses to suffer, and since Gu Lie makes him unhappy, he will also make the other party uncomfortable.

"Nabarbarian...... Wen Fang, you instruct you to go down, from today onwards, let the Wind Ministry and the Ministry of Electricity secretly give the Naiman Department a 'blood transfusion', and be sure to make the Naiban Department strong in the shortest possible time! ”

"Owner, what do you mean ......?"

Ma Wenfang obviously understood Fang Xiaobao's words. Secretly supporting the barbarian department, and scoring a chess piece in the northern Xinjiang will come in handy at a critical time.

"Just chess pieces!"

Fang Xiaobao's tone was aggravated and reminded, "You can't have the heart to harm people, and you can't have the heart to prevent people!" If one day, the Gu clan dares to be unfavorable to my Xinghai, this chess will be activated! His eyes flashed, "At that time, don't blame my Xiaobao for not remembering the old love!" ”

The transactions that should be processed are resolved one by one. Fang Xiaobao is only responsible for taking the general direction, and he has specific subordinates to execute. After finishing his work, he went directly to Huo Wuyang's residence.

Since Huo Wuyang's consciousness regained consciousness, after the first battle, he returned to the sea of stars, and the whole person fell into decadence and sadness. Except for the day of the sage's funeral, he drank heavily every day to numb himself. The reason is clear to everyone, his lover Abella died in order to protect him and completely disappeared from this world.

Huo Wuyang is the master of the Five Elements Banner and the Fire Banner, the high-level of Xinghai, and Fang Xiaobao's right-hand man. Although this time suffered misfortune, there was also a big windfall. During the period of his consciousness decline, he was cultivated by the secret art of Yaksha, his body was transformed, he had an immortal body, condensed the beast soul, and his strength was greatly improved.

One-on-one, except for Fang Xiaobao, no one in the entire Xinghai can be said to be its opponent.

What's more, the other four who transformed into 'Demon Gods' at the same time with him were like soul puppets after the death of Yaksha, but they obeyed the instructions of Huo Wuyang and obeyed their orders.

The power of the Five Demon Gods, even Fang Xiaobao in the state of Shenyuan Penetration, could not defeat it. The strength it possesses is terrifying. If it can be collected for its own use, it will be of great significance to Fang Xiaobao and even the entire Xinghai.

Therefore, Fang Xiaobao must persuade Huo Wuyang to cheer up.

"Leave me alone!"

"Get out! Get out of here! ”

Just came to the gate of Huo Wuyang's residence. Fang Xiaobao heard an irritable roar coming out. Walking in, I saw the Ice King, Shui Ji, Crazy Lion, A Ghost, etc., and a group of high-level Xinghai officials standing in the courtyard, persuading and persuading.

Huo Wuyang sat on the ground with the wine jar in his arms, his clothes were untidy, his eyes were red, and he ignored the relatives and friends around him. He poured wine on his own, looking sad and irritable.

"Don't roll out yet...... Five Demon Gods, get them out for me! ”

Maybe it's annoying. Huo Wuyang shouted, and four figures burst out of the house, three men and one woman, with expressionless faces, and a huge pressure machine emanating from the body, locking everyone in the courtyard.

Including Huo Wuyang's eldest brother Ice King and sister-in-law Shui Ji.