It was late at night, and the ghost mother, who had been busy all night, dragged her tired body back to the main building of Juexiangyuan, and sat on the throne of Fengyi behind the recital, taking a long breath, and the tired look on her face was still there.

Today can be regarded as busy for her, and Tu Yaoqing's every move made her do more work than before. Thinking about Lai Yueqi's sadness again, the ghost mother is already physically and mentally exhausted.

She leaned her back against the back of the chair, and felt that her eyelids were very heavy, and after a while she closed them and fell asleep.

Chen Ruo hurriedly went to fetch the divine brocade woven by ice silk and covered the ghost mother on her body.

The palace maids walked in with the bathing things, and Chen Ruo hurriedly put up his index finger again, put it to his lips and made a boo gesture, then waved his hand, signaling the palace maids who were about to serve the ghost mother to bathe and go out first.

But before the palace maids left, Qinglan shouted and rushed in: "**, good news, good news, news from Shuoyue Island, the lord is back, safe and sound." ”。

If Chen wants to stop it, it's too late. Qinglan, who was full of joy, had already rushed to the front of the ghost mother, and the ghost mother, who had only squinted for a while, also woke up.

"What did you say?" the ghost mother, who sat up straight, stared at Qinglan and asked urgently. In a daze, she vaguely heard Qinglan mention the word lord.

And the divine brocade woven with ice silk on her body also fell to the ground.

Before Chen Ruo went to pick it up, he didn't forget to glance at Qinglan, and he was very dissatisfied with his lack of eyesight.

"The Ying Zhao general of Shuoyue Island just asked the fungus people to contact the Express Report Division, and the lord is back. The jubilant Qinglan naturally didn't notice Chen Ruobai's glance, and continued to shout excitedly to the ghost mother: "It's safe, and I brought back tens of thousands of ghost soldiers." ”。

"Got it, go get the reward. The ghost mother was also stunned for a moment, and after being stunned, joy rose from the bottom of her heart, and after sending Qing Lan down, she stood up and strode to the corner deep in the main building.

Xiao Shizhu enshrines two statues of gods with a height of two feet here, namely Emperor Xi and Emperor Wa. In front of the shrine, incense burns all day long, and green smoke curls.

The ghost mother knelt on the futon on the ground in front of the statue, looked up at the statue with her hands folded, and said gratefully: "Thanks to my parents, Xiao Shizhu came back safe and sound." ”。

As he spoke, tears of gratitude glistened in his eyes.

After that, the statue of the god with kind eyebrows and kind eyes kowtowed three times, and each of them landed soundly. When the ghost mother raised her head again, her head was already faintly red.

"**, you slow down. Chen Ruo, who came over, picked up the ghost mother, pursed his lips and smiled, and said: "This is also what our lord has the ability to do; ”。

"Of course. The ghost mother's face was full of pride and pride.

"In a moment, you will go and give orders, and tomorrow you will hold a council before the Emperor. The news of the return of the lord was spread on a small scale, so that the authorities could stabilize the hearts of the people first. The ghost mother walked towards the side of the case, and said as she walked: "At the same time, inform Chunhan that you can mobilize the main force of the sailor and assemble near Shuoyue Island." The lord will use them soon, so he will first mobilize the main force of the co-workers. ”。

Sitting down on the ghost mother behind the recital, she lifted the red pen, and on the silk book that Chen Ruo had already unfolded for her, she wrote the order hard, and continued to say: "The detailed account books of the finances and assessments of various places should also be handed in as soon as possible, and when the lord returns to the court, you can start this year's assessment and financial verification." ”。

After that, the ghost mother who stopped writing handed the order she had just written to Chen Ruo, and frowned: "I will send it out today, but don't tell the lord about Tu Yaoqing for the time being." Lord Weng also asked her to come back two or three days later. Otherwise, it won't be hidden. ”。

"No. Chen Ruo rolled up the silk book, bowed, and went out......

The sunny and sunny Shuoyue Island has been restored to its original state. Many of the sergeant's family members returned to the island with the sailor's warship. The ghost soldiers who have descended have been properly settled, and those who are willing to stay as soldiers or farmers will stay on the island for the time being. Those who are willing to do business also gave the capital and arranged to go to various places in the vast land of the Nine Shadows Country.

Everything, order and production on Shuoyue Island has been restored.

The replenishment of troops has also been completed quickly. The reconstruction of the fortifications is also proceeding in an orderly manner. Soon, the trading terminal will continue to be open. Supplies from all over the Netherworld will be transported here in a steady stream to be traded.

As for those surrendered troops, they have long been given 'joy' by the stable and peaceful atmosphere of the Nine Shadows Country, as well as the good days when they can definitely eat and dress here. Now there are ghosts who instigate them to oppose the Nine Shadows Kingdom, and they are unwilling.

What's more, the Northern Yin Dynasty's abandonment and disregard for them in the later stage of the war will always be the hatred and resentment in their hearts, lingering. It is impossible to make them loyal to the Northern Yin Dynasty again.

As for eating and drinking, Xiao Shizhu, who rested in Xiaoyu Mountain City for a day, rose today, standing in the cliff pavilion on the top of Xiaoyu Mountain City, looking at the scene. He overlooked the prosperity and hustle and bustle at the bottom of the mountain, and said to the national teacher Ying Ying and other ghost officials and generals behind him: "There is only one way to avoid most of the betrayals in this world, and that is to give the people the best life and a stable residence." Life is better, who is full to support the rebellion. You all remember, if anyone dares to make a living uneasy for the ghost people in the land under his rule, it is to make trouble for me Xiao Shizhu. ”。

"No. Behind him, a group of ghost officials and ghost generals bowed their hands in unison, and said in unison: "The ministers obey the king's orders." ”。

Xiao Shizhu stood against the railing, the wind surged from the mountain under the cliff, and the robe on his body was inspired.

"Dad, I remember it too. Xiao Fuling, who was standing beside him, looked up at him and said.

Xiao Shizhu smiled slightly and stroked his daughter's brain a few times.

"My lord, the surrounding sea has been calm recently, and the surrounding area has also settled down. There was no fight from the north, and there was no rebellion from the south, and we were also doing our own duties, listening to the teachings of the lord and **, persuading farmers to build water conservancy, repair roads, and appoint virtuous people. You can rest assured as much as possible, and my Nine Shadows Kingdom will only get stronger and stronger. Behind him, Ying Zhao took a step forward and asked: "But a few days ago, Lord Weng caught a few female ghosts who were full of food and support, and judged her clothes and clothes, how to deal with this matter? ”。

As he spoke, Ying Zhao looked a little embarrassed.

There is no law to punish these two female ghosts for what they have committed. Or rather, what she did was too small to be enough for sentencing.

"A few little ghosts, the sin is not to death, just let them go. Xiao Shizhu, who had heard a little about this matter, didn't think much about it, so he gave an order, and then said bluntly to his children Xiao Fuling: "You, you, you have to learn to be tolerant, don't make a big fuss about everything." It's wrong for them to scold you, but don't rely on yourself to be the owner and bully them miserably. ”。

didn't curse angrily, but Xiao Fuling was convinced, and hurriedly claimed that it was.

"This matter is so decided, Ying Zhao will personally release you. Xiao Shizhu turned around as he spoke, and walked slowly towards the outside of the pavilion: "Give me some more money to compensate for the loss of their prison in the past few days." But tell them that it is still wrong to insult the lord for no reason and to support himself when he is full, and this must not be done again. ”。

Those ghosts and ghosts will be split in two, making way for him and Xiao Ling.

Xiao Shizhu, who walked out of the pavilion, stood still in the cloudy light, and after remembering the stone cassia who was still imprisoned in the dungeon, he said to the officials and ghosts behind him: "Let's go and do what we should be busy with." Xunxiang followed the national teacher Yingying, Taifeng, and went to settle the ghosts from Huangquan. They are willing to be incorporated into the military from Rong, and they are unwilling to see what they want to do and let them do what they want. Xingtian went to Black Dragon Island and inspected things over there for me. Shi Cassia Ming and Nu Lu, go to Sanxing Island to inspect the coastal defense for me. Ying Zhao went to release the two female ghosts caught by Xiao Lingling, and told them that it was okay not to eat enough in the future and have nothing to do, but don't scare them. Yu Xuan, you come and take me to the dungeon, it's time to meet that Gong Mingyi. ”。

"No. After answering the call, the ghost officials and ghost generals dispersed.

Yu Xuan led Xiao Shizhu's father and daughter towards the direction of the dungeon. Behind him was nothing more than Qin Yuan and Fan Jinhong, as well as three or five other guards.

After a long time, Xiao Shizhu and the others came to the depths of the dungeon, Xiao Shizhu let his daughter and his ghost stand by the door of the dungeon, walked in by himself, and soon saw Gong Mingyi in prison. The first looked towards his empty sleeves.

Gong Mingyi also looked at Xiao Shizhu wearing a robe through the railing, and his eyes were full of anger.

If it weren't for the prison door blessed with divine ghost magic and forbidden talismans, Gong Mingyi would immediately jump up and bite Xiao Shizhu's neck and throat.

"Don't look at me with such hatred, your hand wasn't chopped off by me. Xiao Shizhu was very calm, his face was also fearless and angry, and he said unhurriedly: "You actually put this account on my head, I can't say it." I went to the casino to gamble and won the casino money with my ability, and I can't blame it for anything. It's just that your old club is so unkind. ”。

Xiao Shizhu said, sat down on the chair brought by the jailer, sat opposite Gong Mingyi, who was speechless, and continued: "But you are angry with me because of this. Because you have died of countless ghosts. I'll do the math for you, just in this battle, around Shuoyue Island and on the northern coast of Xuanyan Continent, there were millions of dead and wounded soldiers and nearly 100,000 ghost people. If you really have a grudge against me, this matter will be said in the past. Or you and I are our own masters, causing such a great slaughter, and it is also said in the past. But I wasn't the one who cut off your hand. Then you have to pay back this account. ”。

Gong Mingyi, who was on the other side, finally flashed a trace of incomprehensible suspicion in his eyes.

The opponent was close at hand, and Gong Mingyi suddenly found that he still couldn't see through the soul of this person across the door. I don't know how Xiao Shizhu wants him to repay his debts.

"It doesn't hurt to tell you, you're about to be a big bargaining chip. Xiao Shizhu cocked Erlang's legs, shaking rhythmically, and said to Gong Mingyi behind the prison door: "At the negotiation table between me and the Northern Yin Dynasty, you, Gong Mingyi can exchange for the sea area, for forbidden goods, and for grain and grass for two trained beast souls. You can also make the Northern Yin Dynasty, for the first time since the founding of the country, compromise and have to cede land and pay compensation. I will exchange a large amount of silver and a large amount of supplies from you. ”。

Sure enough, Xiao Shizhu would never give up this opportunity to blackmail the Northern Yin Dynasty.

When he heard that Gong Mingyi was captured, he had already thought of this trick.

I would never waste such a big chip in vain.

Gong Mingyi, who was on the other side, was also a cunning person, and when he heard Xiao Shizhu's words, his whole body trembled, and he was hateful, angry, and afraid. If Xiao Shizhu really did this, Gong Mingyi thought that Emperor Xudu would definitely make him an outcast.

But Gong Mingyi didn't want to die yet, and cold sweat trickled down his forehead and back.