Chapter 2165 - 720: Bewilderment

Chapter 2165: Chapter 720: Bewilderment

Upon returning to the Imperial Palace, Chu Yunyun first learned the news that Dugu Shou had been persuaded by Jian Cangfeng and Fang Bu Yuan.

Chu Yunyun’s spirits immediately lifted: "There is no need to wait for my husband’s reply on this matter. Inform Dugu Shou that I have agreed to the matter of sealing the country and urge him to take up his duties promptly after his release. Convey the decree to the Cabinet that effective immediately, Dugu Shou is to be appointed as Cabinet Councillor, Northwest Governor, act on behalf of His Majesty to patrol the Northwest, overseeing the judicial and demon affairs in the seven Northwestern states of Yong, Qin, Long, Liang, Xi, Yan, and Xia."

Although she held substantial disgust towards Emperor Jianyuan, she greatly admired Dugu Shou’s character and integrity, so she had no hesitation in entrusting him with significant responsibilities.

Chu Yunyun also had reasons to make extensive use of Dugu Shou.

At this time, the Dalv Dynasty, though seemingly mighty and powerful, actually harbored concerns within its inner walls.

The nine thousand super-grade beings, while significantly enhancing the prestige and power of the Dalv Dynasty, the control over these demigods was, in fact, very weak.

To the current Dalv Dynasty, these super-grades were like a large hammer in a child’s hand, its handle unusually fragile, and with a slight mistake during wielding, could cause harm to the wielder.

Previously, it was entirely due to the prestige of Chu Xisheng, the Fourth Generation Saint Emperor, coupled with the forces of the couple, that no mishap had occurred.

However now, Pangu and the Chaos Gods, with their mastery over emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, fear, love, evil, desire, along with the initial Heavenly Emperor who regained the power of deceiving heaven, could at any moment incite the hearts of these demigods, causing internal strife within the Dalv Dynasty.

Neither Chu Xisheng nor she could afford to place blind trust in these super-grades.

If they thought they could control these beings merely because of the unsealing and a little supply of Dragon Energy, they would be too simplistic and ridiculous.

Among the many self-proclaimed super-grade Martial Cultivators in the Chanzhen Sect, none were simple characters.

Many of their pasts have been submerged in the long river of time, even if their names remained on historical records, it was just a few hundred words briefly summarizing their life.

As the saying goes, know a person’s face but not their heart. Without understanding the temperament, ability, and past of these past Human Clan heroes, how can one trust them unconditionally?

Conversely, with Dugu Shou, though he had always been their enemy, the two of them knew him thoroughly and knew he was trustworthy.

For Dalv to truly incorporate these super-grade Martial Cultivators as its own, they must use all means to solidify their foundation and backbone.

Not long before, Chu Yunyun learned that the Initial Duke Wei of the Chu family was still alive and had entered the Eternal Realm.

This made both her and Chu Xisheng feel troubled.

Chu Lingxi, with matchless martial prowess and unrivaled military strategy, could have been the ballast for the Dalv Dynasty.

However, this person happened to be entangled with Yang God Tai Hao, making it hard for them to be at ease.

Chu Lingxi’s identity further added to the headache.

After handling the matter with Dugu Shou, Chu Yunyun turned around and asked Chu Ming, who was half-kneeling below: "Daring to return at this time, you must be very confident about the situation in the Southwest?"

"I am indeed confident." Chu Ming took out a memorial from his sleeve: "Actually, most of those demigod Martial Cultivators are busy pursuing the Eternal, with few harboring disloyalty. The key issue remains those aristocratic families intent on forming external alliances to resist the cumulative taxes and land distribution policies of the court. This upheaval, their thoughts were incited by the Gods, leading to particularly arrogant behavior.

However, after I purged this lot, they should behave for a while. Additionally, I have identified every one of the seven hundred super-grades nurtured by the country in the Southwest. I can assure that thirty-seven of them are relatively reliable, and the court can trust them without a doubt. As long as we win over these individuals and earn their sincere support, the issues with the other super-grades are not significant."

Chu Yunyun took the memorial and found it was a list.

Chu Ming not only listed the names of these thirty-seven individuals but also included some comments on other super-grade Martial Cultivators.

Chu Yunyun’s eyes flickered slightly, and she spoke with satisfaction: "Not bad! Chu Ming, your work is increasingly reassuring. No wonder Xisheng chose to have you suppress the Southwestern states."

Chu Xisheng had told her that the essence of governing a country is governing people.

Even though the Emperor is the ruler of the land, he usually only deals with a small group of people around him, and it is through this circle of people that he governs the world, managing millions of subjects.

Therefore, a competent emperor must not only know how to select his close ministers but also master useful and appropriate tools.

This Chu Ming is quite commendable.

Her martial prowess is secondary; the key is after experiencing various hardships, she can see people and matters very clearly.

When Chu Xisheng arranged for Chu Ming to suppress the Southwestern states, he did not specifically point out, yet Chu Ming was still able to discern the key points.

As long as they truly master these thirty-seven demigods, the Dalv Dynasty will have its ’momentum’. With ’momentum’, it’s like having the handle to control the large hammer, allowing them to suppress the other demigod Martial Cultivators from having ulterior motives.

"Then what about the other task?" Chu Yunyun asked with her hands behind her back, "How is that other task Xisheng asked you to handle coming along?"

Chu Ming had another mission to accomplish while in the Southwest.

She held up an object with both hands and said, bowing her head: "I have already contacted the Gu God, and she expressed great interest. By the time I returned, the Gu God had already accepted the invitation to head north."

Gu God Shen Tian Miao is also a Chaos God, yet she is quite friendly to the Human Clan.

This Chaos God has been in hiding in the southwest of the Divine Continent since the Human Clan’s migration south, capable of surviving in the Nine-layered Cloud through special means.

Back then, the god had sheltered many Human Clan tribes living in the southern states.