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    Time flies, the sun and the moon fly by, and two full years have passed since the catastrophe caused by the space rift.  On that day, Tianfeng City was almost reduced to ruins in the earthquake and fire, and tens of thousands of people were killed. Afterwards, walking in the city, all you could see were ruins and broken walls, and corpses everywhere, as if it was the end of the world.

    Today, two years later, Tie Heng was walking on the crowded streets and could no longer see the miserable scene of that day. The market was even more prosperous than before the disaster, which made Tie Heng sigh.  The greatness of the working people¡±.

    In the past two years, the people of Tianfeng City and even Fuzhou have turned their grief and worry into motivation, and worked together to rebuild their homes during those difficult days.  In this process, both the government and Kunyuan Academy played an active role.  For example, the fragmentation of the ground caused by space rifts requires a large number of magicians to use spells to reshape the ground and reinforce the foundations of some important buildings and city walls.  For this reason, the students and teachers of Fa Dao Branch were once the busiest and most tired group of people in the city.

    However, the damage caused by that catastrophe was too serious. To this day, Tianfeng City and its surrounding areas can still be said to be a large construction site. Public facilities such as buildings and roads that are being built or renovated can be seen everywhere. The largest number of them are built in  Shelters within various neighborhoods.

    That catastrophe exposed many loopholes in Tianfeng City¡¯s defense system and government measures. The first thing that needs to be solved is the safety of civilians.  Under the raging demons, the most serious casualties are the common people who lack the ability to protect themselves. How can ordinary houses stop the invasion of demons?  Therefore, the government made great efforts.  Each lane was re-planned and a large fortress-like building was built in each lane.  It is also equipped with a powerful defensive array, which can accommodate a large number of people.  Also has certain combat capabilities.  These shelters are located throughout the city. Even if the city gates are lost and the city walls lose their function, they can still rely on these shelters to hold on and resist.

    ¡°To resettle the victims, rebuild the city, build so many public facilities, and even plan to make the city wall taller and thicker, the cost is naturally an astronomical figure.  However, the Fuzhou government did not receive much money and materials from the court, and they all relied on their original family wealth.  There were also strong donations from local gentry and wealthy households.  The people had no money, so they worked hard and worked together to achieve today's results.

    Although the court's actions are somewhat irresponsible, they are also helpless, or in other words, they are weak-minded.  At the same moment when the catastrophe came to Tianfeng City, the same space collapse occurred all over China, but some did not form space cracks, and some were smaller in scale or occurred in the wilderness.  Unlike Tianfeng City, which was unlucky as it happened to be in a densely populated city, the damage was relatively minor.  But even so, according to hindsight statistics.  Half of the thirty-three states under the jurisdiction of the Darong Dynasty were affected by this cataclysm of heaven and earth, and the entire Middle-earth Divine State was almost filled with mourners.  In this situation.  Where are there enough financial and material resources to provide disaster relief in Fuzhou?

    What¡¯s more, this catastrophe also made the imperial court¡¯s painstaking plan to reduce the vassal state come to a halt for decades.  The tribes of the northern grasslands were about to sign a peace treaty after defeat, and from then on they paid tribute to the Darei Dynasty.  But because of this catastrophe, he saw a turning point, and the Hungarian king broke the contract.  Playing hide and seek with the Northern Expedition army on the grassland again.

    But the Northern Expedition army could not afford to delay it.  The disaster in the rear area and the rampant demons in the local area made the already empty treasury even worse. The supplies of the Northern Expedition Army could no longer keep up. Moreover, the soldiers were also worried about their relatives in their hometown, and the morale of the army was greatly affected.  In the end, the imperial court had to order the withdrawal of troops, and several armies returned to the states in northern Xinjiang to assist local county soldiers in disaster relief and to eliminate demons.

    As a result, the grassland tribes gained a chance to recuperate. Two years later, although they have not recovered their strength, they have been able to threaten the northern frontier of the Darei Dynasty again. Horse teams often go south to plunder people and livestock to make up for the losses in the north.  losses in the battle of conquest.

    Under such circumstances, the Northern Expedition came to nothing, and the attack on the three major princes and four major sects also ended in a similar way. The imperial army either withdrew or stayed in place. The sacrifices and huge expenditures made previously  , which is tantamount to being wasted.  It would be difficult for the court to take action against them again in a short period of time.

    ¡°Looking at the princes and kings, this time it was God¡¯s help that allowed them to maintain their respective foundations and reunite them.  Among them, Prince Ning was actively contacting all parties, and the three sects that were just like grass on the wall, under his coercion and inducement, once again drew a clear line with the imperial court.  At the same time, King Ning continued to expand his armaments. His troops are still confronting the imperial garrison in western Haizhou to this day. Fortunately, both sides maintained restraint and no large-scale battles occurred.  But everyone in the world knows that these are just two beasts licking their wounds, recharging their energy, and waiting for the next fight.

    The king of Liao in the northeast was at the end of his rope, but he was left to dieBy chance, he barely managed to retain his power.  Afterwards, he also recruited troops aggressively, and his alliance with King Ning was also the most active. Through the sea route, the relationship between the two parties became increasingly close.  King Su, who was far away in Xinzhou, had not fought much war at all. He was naturally happy to see that the Western Frontier Army had turned to disaster relief and would no longer cause trouble for him.  However, he was unlucky. Space rifts also appeared in Xinzhou, and the influx of demons caused him great losses.  Not to mention anything else, just the interruption of trade routes with the Western Desert Empire cost him a lot of money.  He has been dealing with this trouble for a long time, and he is far away from the hinterland of China, so he is not very concerned about Prince Ning's proposal. He seems to be more concerned about his own business and tax situation.

    Speaking of which, the scope of this heaven and earth disaster covers all parts of the human world. The East China Sea Islands, the mountains in the south, the countries in the western regions, and the grasslands in the north have all suffered disasters. Some places are sparsely populated or remote, so the impact is not big.  But in some places, the disaster situation was not much better than that of the Daiei Dynasty.  For example, the Desert Empire and the Maurya Dynasty. According to the news brought back by the businessmen, several cities in those two countries were slaughtered by demons. There were even a few high-level demons that turned some places into dead areas.  It was only at great cost that they were evicted.  In comparison, the Daiei Dynasty had many masters and very sound prevention methods.  Even if a high-level demon enters the Middle-earth China, many masters will immediately launch an encirclement and suppression campaign.  Don't give it a chance to cause more damage.

    "Although natural disasters will bring misfortune, they are not all bad for the country and the nation. The Daei Dynasty has been peaceful for a long time, and people have become accustomed to living in ease, so people lack the heart to take precautions. After such a catastrophe,  It can unite people's hearts and enhance crisis awareness, so it's a gain and a loss!" Tie Heng thought as he walked along the bustling street.  He did not take a public carriage when going out this time because he liked the current prosperous and energetic atmosphere.

    The destination of his trip was the Shizhen Pavilion located by the Lishui Bridge in the north of the city. Shopkeeper Ma of Baoxiang Pavilion invited him to a banquet.  I have important business to discuss with him.  Today, the identities of Tie Heng and his four senior brothers are completely different from those two years ago.

    The murder of Wu Hong that day caused a great shock in the school. Even the imperial court sent a commissioner to investigate the matter.  But in the end, the murderer was identified as some kind of powerful monster, and a vigorous manhunt was launched, and a high-level monster lurking in the city was rounded up and killed.  But anyone who knows the inside story knows that this is just to cover up some secret scapegoat.

    But these are not important to Tie Heng and the others, what is important is.  After Wu Hong's death, no one could compete with Feng Shiyou for the position of deputy wine minister.  Only one month after the incident, Feng Shiyou got his wish and took over the vacant position of deputy wine minister.  Overnight.  The power and status in his hands are no longer the same as before.  A rising tide lifts all boats. As Feng Shiyou's disciples, Tie Heng and the others naturally gained many benefits.  The most intuitive thing is the various materials allocated every month.  What they can get is several times that of before.  Just having enough spiritual stones allows them to practice without any worries.  Keep improving all the way.  In addition, they have also obtained higher authority. Whether it is the library or some other places, they can freely access and use various resources there.  The strength of Tie Heng and others has naturally soared. In the field of alchemists, the brothers quickly made their own names.

    Among them, Zhang Ruize is famous for his expertise in refining armors and some small props.  Dong Liang's fire magic weapon is extremely powerful and has a group of people following it.  Lu Daqian's puppets became more and more sophisticated, and he got many orders from the government.  Gongsun Bian and Tie Heng are all-rounders and are very skilled in all aspects. They have always received the most requests for refining magic weapons and even precious phantoms, and their prices are also the highest among the brothers.  I really made a lot of money during the year.

    This time, Shopkeeper Ma of Baoxiang Pavilion invited him to the banquet because he received a well-paid commission, but the client had some special requirements that required him to negotiate in person.  Because of the stun bomb relationship, Tie Heng's relationship with Baoxiang Ge has always been relatively harmonious. In the past two years, Tie Heng has used Baoxiang Ge as his middleman, soliciting some commissions for him, and generally does not use him.  Coming forward on his own saved him a lot of time and energy.  Of course, Baoxiang Pavilion can also enjoy some benefits.

    "Hello, senior!" Today is a holiday, and there are several little girls in college uniforms shopping on the roadside. One of them saw Tie Heng and ran over to say hello to him.

    "Hello, are you shopping?" Tie Heng stopped and replied with a smile.

    "Well, we are selecting spell materials." The girl's face was red, her eyes were lowered and she glanced at Tie Heng from time to time.

    Tie Heng pretended not to see it and smiled and said a few words of concern.  "Look at how sweaty you are. The weather is so hot, so please take care of yourself!"

    "Hey, thank you for your concern, senior." The little girl nodded happily, seeming to want to say:What did he do, but he heard the laughter of his companions behind him, his face flushed even more, he bowed and saluted, and hurriedly ran away.  Several little girls followed her and surrounded her. They seemed to be teasing her with their words, and finally there was a burst of laughter like silver bells.

    "These little girls." Tie Heng shook his head and continued to move forward.

    The current Tie Heng is as popular as Gongsun Bian in the school, especially among the girls in the lower grades. There are many admirers who regard him as their idol.  Tie Heng was naturally happy to become famous and popular, but it also brought some troubles. Just like before, it was good to be recognized and said hello or pay attention to someone when walking on the street. Some people think  There were quite a few people who used him to become famous, issued letters of challenge, and even blocked the way and asked for a test in person, which was quite confusing.

    "Senior Brother was like this at the beginning, and he was also a cadre of Qinxue Society. He must have worked harder than me now!" Tie Heng then thought of Gongsun Bian.  "Elder brother has decided to stay with the master and continue his studies. This is good news for the school girls who have a crush on him."

    Thinking of this, Tie Heng couldn't help but shook his head again.  It is now early May, and the semester is about to end.  After this summer vacation.  Tie Heng is about to enter fourth grade.  For Gongsun Bian and Zhang Ruize, this May has passed.  They are about to graduate.  But Gongsun Bian applied to the school a few months ago, hoping to stay with his master.  Firstly, I can serve Feng Shiyou, and secondly, I can learn more.  Feng Shiyou also agreed with this request.  Naturally, the school will not refute Feng Shiyou's face, and Gongsun has outstanding abilities. He has published some articles, assisted Feng Shiyou and completed many research projects on his own. He is definitely a rare talent. Now he voluntarily stays in the school to work.  .  It's not too late for the school to be happy.  Without any hindrance, the school happily gave Gongsun Bian a teaching assistant position, which made him Feng Shiyou's official assistant.

    ¡°Compared with Gongsun Bian¡¯s smooth application, Zhang Ruize hit a wall.  Although he also hoped to stay with Feng Shiyou, he did not get Feng Shiyou's approval.  Feng Shiyou believed that his temperament and talents were more suitable for official development rather than being a pure alchemist.  Feng Shiyou also wrote a letter recommending him to the imperial court's Lu Tianjian.  The imperial court happily accepted his recommendation and waited until graduation.  Zhang Ruize can wear official clothes, and he is satisfied with it.

    As for Dong Liang and Lu Daqian, they are not far away from graduation.  Dong Liang expressed this at a gathering of five senior brothers.  After graduation, he wanted to serve in the army, which was in line with his temperament.  Lu Daqian, on the other hand, wavered between doing business and being an official, given his relatively casual temperament.  Officialdom is not an ideal place, but he is smooth and smart.  But he is very suitable for being an official.  Of course, go into business.  With his shrewdness, it was also a good choice.

    When it was Tie Heng¡¯s turn, his senior brothers asked him about his future ambitions, but Tie Heng said that he had not yet thought about it.  In fact, he had already made up his mind about his future stay.  Whether he was an official, engaged in business, or stayed in school to continue studying the art of magic, it was not in line with Tie Heng's wishes.  He knew very well that in order to achieve the goal hidden in his heart, he would have to travel far and wide to explore places.  Collect those indispensable treasures of heaven and earth in your own plan.

    "With the current progress of my cultivation, in two or three years, I will be strong enough to go out and explore. By then, Feng Shiyou will have basically learned all the skills, and it will be time to leave here" Tie  This thought passed through Heng's mind, and at the same time a trace of melancholy emerged.

    By this time, Tie Heng had arrived at the Lishui Bridge, and the Shizhen Pavilion was located on one side of the bridge.  This restaurant is five stories high. In addition to the main building, it also has a large courtyard attached, which makes it look quite grand and luxurious.

    Tie Heng stood in front of the restaurant, looking up at the majestic and luxurious building, with admiration in his eyes.  Under the sunshine at noon, the entire restaurant looks magnificent and unforgettable.

    The original Shi Zhen Guan was burned down in that catastrophe. Afterwards, everyone thought that this famous restaurant in the city would never recover.  Who would have thought that the owner of Shi Zhen Guan was so courageous that he spent all his belongings to rebuild the restaurant on its original site, making it larger and more exquisite than the original one.  After more than a year and many twists and turns, Zhen Guan's reputation is now even louder than before, and there is an endless stream of customers. It can be said that the business is making money every day.

    "Oh, the young master is here, please come upstairs. Shopkeeper Ma has just arrived and is drinking tea in the private room!" A sharp-eyed waiter in the shop noticed Tie Heng outside the door and immediately came out to welcome him.  Normally, shopkeeper Ma always invites Tie Heng to his private room whenever he has business to discuss, so the shop assistants already recognize Tie Heng, a regular customer.

    After hearing his greeting, Tie Heng smiled at him and glanced at the lobby. It was the peak of lunch at this moment. The lobby was full of seats, and the guys were all busy.??Feet do not touch the ground.  Tie Heng threw out a silver coin and said with a smile.  "Go and do your business, I'll just go up by myself."

    "Thank you for the reward, young master." After receiving the reward, the waiter smiled happily.

    Tie Heng waved his hand and climbed up the stairs to the fourth floor.  This floor was decorated with separate rooms. Tie Heng walked to the room he usually came to.  There were two young and pretty maids standing at the door. They also recognized Tie Heng. When they saw him approaching, they quickly opened the door for him.  The two girls looked at him shyly and secretly. When they saw his handsome face full of gentle smile, and he nodded his thanks to them, the two girls were a little crazy.

    "Brother Heng!" In the private room, shopkeeper Ma was holding a cup of fragrant tea. Seeing him come in, he stood up and greeted him.

    "Sorry, sorry, I'm late." Tie Heng also smiled and returned the greeting.  He glanced around and saw another person in the private room, sitting opposite Shopkeeper Ma.  This man was about forty years old. He looked ordinary in appearance, but he looked quite arrogant. When he saw Tie Heng coming in, he neither stood up to greet him nor looked at him seriously. He just drank tea by himself, as if he was someone else.  Very noble.

    "It's not too late, it's not too late, we have just arrived." Shopkeeper Ma said and gestured to the two maids at the door, indicating that they could serve the dishes.  Then he introduced Tie Heng.  "Come, Brother Heng, let me introduce you to this. This is the deacon of the Zhao family in Tiexiang County, Mr. Zhao. The Zhao family is a well-known family in the local area, and Taigong Zhao is also highly respected. He once served as a high-ranking official in the capital and is hereditary.  He holds the title of county magistrate, and the governor often visits him." (To be continued.)
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