Creation Color Master

Although he didn't understand why Chen Gong didn't tell him clearly about Sun Anzheng's plan, he didn't ask any more questions.

After all, the two had met when Tang Tiansheng was looking for Chen Gong, so it was not unreasonable for Sun Anzheng to find Chen Gong.

Looking at the time of the banquet on the invitation, fortunately the location was in Fuyun City which was not far away, so Chu Mo didn't have to set off too early. There was more than enough time to go there early tomorrow morning.

In Floating Cloud City, in a very desolate and quiet manor, a group of servants were cleaning the manor.

Some places in the manor are still overgrown with weeds, and wild bamboo and strange cypresses are growing wantonly. If someone were to see such a scene, they would probably never think of Wen Yan, who is elegant and romantic, and who likes to recite poems and compose couplets.

Sun Anzheng stood in front of the door of the main hall, looking at a group of people busy at work, as if in deep thought.

At this time, two people came hand in hand from outside, walked to the side of Sun Zhengan, and looked at each other. One of the middle-aged men with a dignified face said, "Prefect, it would not be too hasty to hold a literary banquet here. Such a simple place would be considered neglectful. If we are not careful, it might cause an impact on the entire literary world of Liufeng County."

Another middle-aged man who seemed a bit more refined also tried to persuade them.

"Sir, there are many restaurants in the city, all of which are luxuriously decorated, and there are also several quiet and elegant places. I really don't understand why the Sir chose this place?"

One of them was the county magistrate, and the other was the chief clerk, both of whom were considered high-ranking officials in the entire Liufeng County. At this moment, even they could not guess what the prefect was thinking as he fell to the ground?

Sun Anzheng looked at the two people who were full of doubts, and just said softly: "Do you know where Liufeng County is in Haozhou? It is the area closest to Hanyang Pass. Once Hanyang Pass is lost, our Liufeng County will bear the brunt."

County Magistrate Lu Zili was puzzled and said, "What the governor said is correct, but what I don't understand is that this seems to have nothing to do with holding a literary banquet. Besides, after the examination of the Ascension Pavilion is over, the emperor sends students of the Ascension Strategy to take office. To welcome the new officials, this is also held every time."

The chief clerk Sun Qianyou was also puzzled and said, "Yes, and the governor arranged the place here, I am afraid that he will have an antagonism with the new official."

Sun Anzheng snorted coldly and said loudly: "Listen to what you say. This is why I chose this place. Don't forget that the ancient barbarian army of 500,000 is outside the pass, and the Marquis of Shenwei is leading his soldiers in a bloody battle."

"Over the years, because the soldiers swore to defend Hanyang Pass to the death, the barbarians have not been able to break through the pass for more than ten years, allowing everyone to live a comfortable life. This has caused some people in Haozhou to lose their original intentions and the nature of Haozhou men, especially in our Liufeng County. How many brave men are there?"

"There were bloody battles outside the pass, but only a few officials at all levels in Haozhou sent troops to support them. How many people are now intoxicated by a life of luxury and extravagance? How many people only care about wealth and glory?"

"I want to hold this literary banquet to see if you still have blood in you. I want to awaken the blood in the new generation of Haozhou men. How can you face going to those luxurious and elegant places?"

Sun Anzheng's words were so powerful that they made the two of them feel ashamed and their faces turned red.

Lu Ziri and Sun Qianyou were shocked when they heard this, and Sun Anzheng's words instantly awakened them.

Yes, more than ten years ago, the people of Haozhou were all soldiers. Even the old and the children had a murderous heart and passion.

However, since the political situation stabilized, the emperor had some idea of ​​valuing civil officials over military officials, and was always thinking about creating a prosperous era. As a result, he stepped up the governance and construction of various states, and the number of promoted civil officials exceeded that of military generals. Officials sent to various states, in order to flatter the emperor's wish for a prosperous era, also attached importance to civil achievements.

If Sun Anzheng had not brought up the topic today, they seemed not to have realized the seriousness of the problem. At the same time, they also did not realize that their thoughts had deviated and they were moving closer to those flatterers.

It was precisely because their officials placed too much emphasis on civil governance that, in an environment of prosperity and with the people living and working in peace and contentment, everyone ignored the war coming from the West.

So the two of them bowed to Sun Anzheng and said, "Thank you for your enlightenment, sir. Your consideration is profound. I can't wait."

Sun Anzheng smiled at the two of them and said, "I believe you also know the dangers involved. How about you accompany me to make some changes to the prefectures and counties?"

The two men looked at each other and naturally knew the pros and cons. Although they had come to their senses, some officials who were intoxicated with comfort would probably not easily agree to the reforms, after all, it involved their prospects and future.

And their path to reform will probably be obstructed from all sides.

The two seemed to have returned to the time when they were young and fighting on the battlefield. They were equally passionate and determined to petition for the people. So they clasped their fists and said solemnly, "Your subordinates are willing to obey the governor's orders."

Sun Anzheng was delighted when he heard the two's answers. On the one hand, his path was too difficult, and it would be easier with an assistant; on the other hand, the two were his trusted friends, and he was afraid that the two sides would stand on opposite sides from now on.

After asking the two to go down and help with the preparations, Sun Anzheng looked at the slightly desolate pond in the distance, and his thoughts returned to the scene when Chen Gong came to find him.

Ever since he came into contact with this mysterious gentleman, Sun Anzheng has been impressed by his talent and ideas. His daring to be the first in the world and to speak up for the people is also deeply imprinted in his mind.

At the same time, he also woke himself up. In just a few days, he broadened his horizons and allowed himself to "see" a different world.

In the Haoran Building of the theater, Chen Gong stood in front of the window in a blue bachelor's brocade robe. He did not tell Chu Mo that he had met Sun Anzheng privately.

Because his plan had just begun, ever since he learned that the emperor had handed over the military power of Hanyang Pass to Chu Mo, Chen Gong had already guessed the emperor's thoughts.

At the same time, Chen Gong was sure of Chu Mo's true identity.

After returning from Chu Mo and arriving at Hanyang Pass, Chen Gong began to plan. His purpose was naturally to secretly control the political power of Haozhou in his own hands.

Only by controlling both the military and political power of Haozhou in one's own hands can one have enough strength to protect oneself when troubled times come.

Moreover, Chen Gong could be very sure that once his plan succeeded and Tang Tiansheng understood the causes and consequences, he would definitely hand over the power to him.

Chu Mo, who was sitting in the Tingyu Pavilion, decided to keep Wu Song in Hanyang Pass when he broke through the second level of cultivation.

In order to enhance Wu Song's fighting power, Chu Mo thought of waiting until night to make a batch of leather puppets to serve as Wu Song's evil soldiers.

Just when Chu Mo was thinking about what kind of materials to use and what kind of evil weapon to refine that would be most suitable for Wu Song, Yao Guangxiao walked in with a woman.

Along the way, Xu had been astounded by the theater's architecture and various spiritual objects. He was also born into a prominent family and had received a good education since childhood, especially after marrying into the Shenwei Marquis's Mansion, so naturally he had some experience.

Despite this, since entering Chu Mo's theater, she felt that her horizons were truly broadened.

When Xu saw that the backyard was still full of life even in winter, he widened his eyes and said, "This is a formation."

It sounded like a question, but his tone was full of certainty.

Chu Mo saw the person coming and said with a smile: "Hello, Madam. I am fortunate to have met a Taoist master, so I asked him to help tidy up the backyard."

Xu was very smart. She did not continue the conversation but explained her purpose.