I am a ghost messenger, why do I need a long life?

Xu An's voice was not loud, but with the blessing of his innate realm cultivation, every word was clearly heard by everyone.

A cold and gloomy wind suddenly blew, sweeping across the main city of Yinting.

The vast majority of them were obedient citizens who were just trying to make a living, and they couldn't help but shrink their necks.

The Red and Green Impermanence looked at each other, and were a little surprised at the way he was dominating others.

They originally thought that there might be some differences between officials like Xu An and Yin Ting.

Now it seems that people start to speak whatever they want, no matter what position they sit in.

The so-called Mr. Xu is just like this.

But before they could think any further, Xu An saw that the deterrent method had taken effect, and his voice softened a little as he continued:

"I know that you can't reincarnate, and your deepest hopes have been dashed, so I'm filled with worry about the future."

"But the underworld and the living world are two different worlds after all. Don't think that my underworld is so bad and corrupt."

"I just want to ask you one question."

"Those who till the land have their own fields, and those who cultivate have their own methods. This will ensure you a stable life. What's wrong with that?"

"I think many of you here work for landlords."

"How did they exploit you in previous years?"

"If I farm for them, I'm afraid I have to hand over at least 50% of the harvest, right?"

"After working so hard for a year, they don't have to do anything, and they take away half of your food and leave you starving. Is that fair?"

"So what if you're a homesteader?"

"You will need to perform corvée labor, and a head tax will be collected from every household."

"As for the exorbitant taxes, like the taxes on festivals, the taxes on getting married, the taxes on having children, and even the taxes on funerals, you've all experienced all of this, right?"

"In my Yin Court, there is none of this. In order to ensure your peaceful and happy life, I have even specially made a pair of political reforms. You only need to put in the effort, and you will reap the rewards."

"Ask yourself, if you do this, aren't you living a better life than in the living world?"

Silence.

Deathly silence.

The tens of thousands of ghosts who gathered in the middle to listen to Xu An's words, as well as the countless living ghosts in the underworld who were watching the fun, all fell into this silence.

because.

Xu An's words.

It touched their hearts.

Even ghosts couldn't help but be moved when they heard it.

The only ones present who were not lost in thought were the three ghosts from Yinting.

Their expression at this moment was just astonishment.

I have to admit that Xu An was telling the truth.

But why do these words sound a little strange?

This is fucking ridiculous. Is this Mohist thought or Legalist thought?

I can actually use this method.

How can we persuade these uneducated and ignorant ghosts with both emotion and reason, and use both kindness and force?

Xu An, you are really amazing!

When they were surprised,

Xu An looked at these ghosts, all of whom were silent and buried their heads. His voice became much softer as he continued:

"I know what you are worried about, but I want to ask you to rest assured. The military farming plan will benefit our Yin Court in this era and for generations to come."

"Before you officially start farming, I have one more thing I want you to do for me."

As he spoke, Xu An pointed to a decorative stone carving placed on the roadside in front of the ghosts and said:

"Whoever can hold this stone and place it at the city gate will be rewarded with ten pounds of grain!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of many hungry ghosts who had been staying in the underworld for several days suddenly lit up.

However, they still held back, swallowed their saliva, and did not act rashly.

After all, moving a stone, although it is a bit difficult for them who are now ghosts, it is not impossible.

On the contrary, most of the ghosts here can do it easily with just a little grit.

For such a simple thing, you only give ten kilograms of food?

They couldn't help but wonder what this adult, who seemed somewhat majestic but also caring about them, was up to.

next to.

The Red and Green Impermanence and the Yin soldiers and generals opened their mouths, seeming to speak but stopping themselves.

They really couldn't understand what Xu An was up to.

He wanted to sabotage the show, but couldn't think of a good way. After hesitating for a moment, he said with a sharp voice, his green eyes thinking quickly:

"Why? Do you not believe what Lord Xu said, or are you worried that he can't provide food?"

Xu An narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at these three troublemakers in the underworld, but ignored them and continued to talk to the ghosts:

"Why? No one is willing?"

There was a commotion below, and whispers, but still no ghost came forward.

The ghost soldier general grinned and patted his chest and said:

"It seems that Mr. Xu's prestige is not enough. How about I carry this stone out of the city for you?"

"I don't want any money for this food. I just want you to have a discussion with me someday. What do you think?"

Looking at his conspicuous appearance, Xu An knew that he was still upset about being beaten by Mu Linjiang, and wanted to take the opportunity to make things difficult for him to calm down.

After all, if you don't respond, it means you are admitting your incompetence and you will lose face.

If I agreed, then during the sparring session, this guy would definitely take the opportunity to beat me up so that I could experience what it felt like back then.

Of course Xu An didn't buy it.

His thoughts moved slightly, and he said with a smile:

"Moving this stone is a privilege reserved for the living ghosts under my rule. If you, my Lord Commander, are willing to condescend and serve under me, of course you can."

As he spoke, Xu An made a gesture of invitation with a smile on his face, making people feel like they were in the spring breeze.

"you…"

The leader of the ghost soldiers was choked on the spot, his face turned red, and blood began to appear on his pale ghost face.

Ignore the conspicuous bag and let him be depressed on his own.

Xu An saw that no ghost had come out yet, so he smiled and continued:

"It seems that the reward is still too little."

"In that case, I will increase the reward to fifty kilograms of grain. If anyone can move this stone and reach the city gate, I will immediately offer it to them!"

In an instant, a hungry ghost couldn't help but tremble and said:

"Sir, are you serious? I have little education, you can't lie to me!"

When there is a big reward, there will always be brave ghosts.

Xu An looked at him with satisfaction and nodded:

"Of course, are you worried that I can't afford this mere fifty kilograms of food?"

"Okay, sir, let me try!"

After getting a positive answer, the hungry ghost stood up, took two steps forward, held the stone with both hands, suddenly exerted force, picked up the stone, and started walking out of the city with a slightly unsteady step.

Xu An jumped down from a high place, followed directly by a group of ghosts.

The distance from here to the city gate is not far, it only takes a cup of tea.

Wait until the living ghost's legs are shaking, he puts the stone at the city gate, and gasps for breath.

A sesame seed cake filled with yin energy and with strands of silk was handed to him.

"Eat."

The hungry ghost took the pancake and began to devour it while mumbling:

"Thank you, sir."

"Slow down, don't choke. Here's water and the food I promised you."

He personally asked for a glass of water from the tea stall next to him, and then Xu An placed fifty kilograms of food in front of Wan Gui.

Suddenly, whispers were heard among the countless living ghosts watching in the main city of Yinting.

At some point, a ghost knelt down first and said excitedly:

"Mr. Xu, we trust you and are willing to follow you to cultivate the land!"

"Yes, Mr. Xu, we are all relying on you!"

More and more ghosts knelt on the ground and began to kowtow.

In a blink of an eye, only Xu An and the Yin Ting trio were left standing there.

The Yin Ting trio stared at Xu An with dull eyes for a while before they couldn't help but look at each other.

They could clearly feel it from each other's eyes.

From this moment on, Xu An began to establish his prestige in the Yin Court!