Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 324 - 9: Mr. Zhao, What a Majesty! (Extra 1)

Chapter 324: Chapter 9: Mr. Zhao, What a Majesty! (Extra 1)

Bao Wenshan’s injuries had accumulated over time and were difficult to reverse, not something that a few elixirs or regulating with the Yin Yang Self Scripture could completely heal.

Although Zhao Xing could revive Bao Wenshan’s vitality, it was merely treating the symptoms rather than the root cause.

To thoroughly cure him would require gradual recuperation.

Unless Zhao Xing could comprehend "Start of Spring" to the fifth level of the Knowledge Realm and develop a high-order recovery method from it.

Or master the second layer of the Yin Yang Self Scripture, where the Five Elements Qi is like threads, allowing one to see the myriad strands of Five Elements Qi within the body, enabling deeper regulation.

If he could comprehend the third layer, mastering the "Five Elements Particles," he would be able to heal Bao Wenshan in an instant.

However, as of now, Zhao Xing couldn’t achieve this.

"Mr. Bao’s injuries are deeply rooted and hard to reverse, most likely the Medical Department in Cloud City is facing the same situation as the Minister of Agriculture Supervision." Zhao Xing thought, "If only Yuan Yang were here."

"If he, as a military doctor, were here to assist with regulating through my Yin Yang Self Scripture, supplemented with tonic herbs, it would greatly shorten the treatment time."

Unfortunately, Yuan Yang’s location was uncertain, back then Old Chen could only confirm Mechanical Master Wang Ji and Priest Zhang Yi.

However, Zhao Xing checked, and these two were not on the list of officials in Cloud City.

It wasn’t Old Chen being unreliable, nor was it bad luck on his part.

It was due to the varying contents and progress of tasks across occupations.

He contacted Wang Ji and Zhang Yi through the Earth Mirror, and currently, they were still on the second ring task and had not yet crossed the river.

Zhao Xing’s pace was considered fast, either kill all or overthrow all, how could it not be fast?

Though it did not treat the root cause, Bao Wenshan was still extremely excited.

Zhang Zhong, Jiang Xi, and He Fengnian were also deeply shocked because they saw with their own eyes that Bao Wenshan had grown a lot of black hair, and his vitality had significantly improved.

"Mr. Zhao is not joking, he genuinely has skill."

"Could it be that we’ve really come across an opportunity?"

"Is the court genuinely paying attention to Cloud City?"

"We must seize this opportunity!"

Saying pretty words repeatedly was not as effective as doing one practical thing.

Seeing Zhao Xing casually give Bao Wenshan four fourth-rank elixirs changed their expressions.

Previously somewhat numb, they now had a bit more hope.

This superior not only had significant backing and true skills but also knew how to take care of his subordinates.

Following such a person, perhaps they might actually escape Cloud City’s plight.

"Mr. Bao, go back and recuperate for three days, and then come back for further regulation... ...Please don’t be in a rush to refuse. Recuperation is for better execution of governmental affairs."

"Zhang Zhong, Jiang Xi, He Fengnian!"

"We are here."

Zhao Xing looked at the three: "Within the next few days, organize detailed information about Cloud City for me, such as the disaster situations over the years, types of natural disasters, types of crops grown, number of fields, lodged taxes, including evaluations from the Prefecture City... ...the more detailed the better. Also, compile the deficits of the Minister of Agriculture Supervision’s internal treasury for me."

"Notify each department, seven days, seven days’ time." Zhao Xing extended his hand: "After seven days, I will check the accounts. For all previous deficits before your tenures at the Department of Food Distribution, Agricultural Supervision, Internal Affairs, Tilled Fields, and Ironworks, I won’t pursue any accountability. Do you understand what I mean?"

Zhang Zhong, Jiang Xi, and He Fengnian felt a chill in their hearts and hurriedly replied: "Understood."

Cloud City’s struggle had the upper levels rotting away; naturally, the lower levels would follow suit, leading to countless cases of embezzlement.

But this was not the time to investigate.

In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures for employing people were needed.

Zhao Xing’s intention was not to investigate previous deficits. For those who had embezzled during their tenure, he gave them seven days to make up for it. If truly difficult to make up, they could confess and be leniently dealt with.

If they stubbornly refused to repent and dared to defy Mr. Zhao?

Zhao Xing didn’t need to say any threatening words; he himself was a threat!

"Go."

Zhao Xing didn’t assign extra tasks to others.

Because he still needed to check out other institutions in Cloud City.

"The third ring task will inevitably be linked to subsequent tasks. The better prepared and conducted, the more room there will be to expand the influence."

"Whether it is water management or killing barbarians, I must quickly resolve the internal issues in Cloud City to possibly leverage the authority of a county-level magistrate to attain greater power."

The reserve officials in Ten Suns Cave Heaven had not arrived yet, so Zhao Xing had to prepare in advance. Additionally, Emperor Jing’s determination this time was stronger than ever; others might not realize it, but he was clear on it.

Zhao Xing now had to utilize every bit of power and even try to control more forces to achieve his goals.

"It’s possible that additional troops from other Grotto Heavens could come. Seizing the initiative could give a head start."

Zhao Xing didn’t rest. He took a simple tour within the Doushui Bureau, selected an official residence as his lodging, and then headed straight to the Cloud City Engineering Department.

The third ring task mainly involved water management.

Without the Mechanical School’s formations and mechanical devices for assistance, relying solely on manpower, including the elderly, weak, and sick, would be half the effort for twice the result.

For instance, Guiyuan Water Wheel, Water-suppressing Bronze Bull, and Mountain Opening Shield Car were such essential tools that Zhao Xing had to procure some.

"Huff~"

Fifteen minutes later, the Arrowfish Flying Boat landed directly above Cloud City’s Heavenly Workshop.

"Who goes there?!"

Zhao Xing’s sudden descent immediately attracted interception, and even the formations in various halls of the Heavenly Workshop began to glow defensively.

Instead of being angry, he was quite pleased by this.

Having someone to intercept was good; the worst would be having no one even to intercept, how rotten would that be?

"How dare you! Before you is Cloud City’s newly appointed Doushui Order Zhao Xing, Mr. Zhao!"

"Who’s in charge of the Heavenly Workshop? Call him out to receive me immediately!"