Chapter 193.1
The other elders watched with envy!
They had worked diligently in the Beggar Sect for decades, giving half their lives, and only then did they have the chance to learn a few moves of the Dog Beating Staff Technique or the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms from the old sect leader.
But now, after Zhou Dao and the other elders had made a single contribution, they had the opportunity to learn divine skills.
And they could even choose which divine skill to learn.
His Majesty was truly generous!
Their hearts warmed at the thought.
As long as they continued to serve His Majesty and made contributions, they too would have the chance to practice divine skills and become influential.
Lin Beifan saw the expressions of the other elders and secretly smiled.
As long as you are tempted, then dutifully serve me.
At that moment, Lin Beifan turned to look at a more low-key elder standing behind and, with a smile, said, Elder Lai, we meet again. Youve ultimately fallen into my hands, haha!
This person was Elder Lai Qing, who had once had a brief encounter with Lin Beifan.
Lin Beifan wanted to recruit him at that time, but he was firmly rejected.
However, he left a path for the Beggar Sects disciples, allowing them to come to Great Xia and live well.
The death of the Beggar Sect leader and the current changes in the Beggar Sect were inseparable from him.
Elder Lai Qing stepped forward, bowed with a bitter smile, and said, Your subordinate pays respects to Your Majesty! I never imagined that we would meet under such circumstances. Please forgive my past disrespect!
After leaving that day, he never thought he would have any further connection with Lin Beifan.
Later, when he learned that their Beggar Sect leader, Hong Qihai, had died at the hands of Lin Beifan, he was stunned. When he found out that Lin Beifan had already won over more than a dozen Beggar Sect elders and was preparing to annex the Beggar Sect, he was stunned again.
After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to pledge allegiance to Lin Beifan.
Firstly, he wanted to secure a future for the Beggar Sect.
With the leader dead and no Grandmaster to lead them, the Beggar Sect would surely become a second-rate force, prey to other sects.
Great Xia had a Grandmaster, and only by falling into the hands of Great Xia could the Beggar Sect maintain its status.
Moreover, Lin Beifan was a good master; his people lived well, so he would surely not mistreat the disciples of the Beggar Sect.
The Beggar Sect would be safer in his hands.
Secondly, he wanted to secure a future for himself.
After all, he was not young anymore, and he had more than a dozen family members; he couldnt let them live as beggars.
And even if he was willing, his family was not.
At this time, Lin Beifan extended an olive branch, offering them an unimaginable treatment, so naturally, he had to grasp it firmly.
Lin Beifan smiled and waved his hand, What youve said are trivial matters; Ive never taken them to heart!
Thank you for Your Majestys leniency! Elder Lai breathed a sigh of relief.
Since all the elders have arrived, lets discuss the grand plans for the development of the Beggar Sect! Lin Beifans expression turned serious.
The faces of the other elders also became solemn: Your Majesty, please speak!
Then, the group began their discussion.
Firstly, the news of the death of the Sect Leader, Sect Vice Leader, and several other elders should not be leaked.
They could pretend that they were in seclusion for cultivation or on a secret mission, maintaining an air of mystery to continue to awe the other powers of the rivers and lakes.
They would delay the news for as long as possible to buy enough time for their development.
Secondly, a population migration plan should be implemented, allowing some of the Beggar Sect disciples to come to Great Xia to make a living, thereby supplementing the population of Great Xia.
The rest of the Beggar Sect disciples would continue to stay within the Sect.
Those Beggar Sect disciples who came to Great Xia would be managed according to the national policies of Great Xia, enlisting in the army, reclaiming land, building roads, constructing houses, and so onwhatever suited their needs.
As for the disciples remaining in the Beggar Sect, they would also receive rewards if they served him well.
Besides that, we must continue to develop the Beggar Sect, select outstanding talents to join the Sect, and strengthen our Beggar Sects power! In this regard, the elders have more experience than I do, so I wont say much more!
Lin Beifan thought for a moment and said, The development of a sect cannot be separated from money! How about this, I will first give you five million taels as development funds!
Thank you, Your Majesty! the elders said joyfully.
Their Beggar Sect was poor and had little money.
But with one reward from His Majesty of five million taels, their financial problems were directly solved.
Working for such a wealthy and generous master was truly comfortable!
After the meeting, they became busy once again.
Some were busy practicing divine skills.
Some were busy selecting their own mansions and then moving their families over.
Others took the Xuanxiao Sword and returned to the Beggar Sect to lead the beggars.
On the surface, the Beggar Sect was calm, but no one could imagine the earth-shattering changes that had taken place within.
After finishing the affairs of the Beggar Sect, Lin Beifan found himself with free time again.
In fact, he was free every day.
State affairs were basically handled by the cabinet.
The officials in each department performed their duties methodically, and there were no significant issues.
Among the common people, everyone had enough food and work, was busy earning money to support their families from dawn to dusk, and had no time or reason to cause trouble.
In the court, there was a Grandmaster in charge, and foreign enemies did not dare to invade.
The most unpredictable were natural disasters, but even those were under his control.
Thus, the management of Great Xia became more and more relaxed!
With nothing to do, Lin Beifan could only indulge in nightly revelries, lost in a world of music, wine, and other things at night.
The little witch Yaoyao couldnt stand it anymore and dragged Lin Beifan out of bed, speaking earnestly, Little foolish Emperor, how can you indulge in nightly revelries and neglect state affairs? Great Xia has just started to improve; you cannot fall into decay like this!
Lin Beifan said seriously, Yaoyao, you misunderstand. I am indeed toiling over state affairs!
Yaoyao, as if hearing something unbelievable, was completely dumbfounded, You are toiling over state affairs in bed?
Yes! Lin Beifan nodded earnestly.
Nonsense!
Yaoyao became angry, Who ever heard of someone toiling over state affairs while embracing beauties in bed? I, Yaoyao, have lived for nearly 20 years and this is the first time Ive seen such a brazen excuse presented so innocently!
Yaoyao, you dont understand!
Lin Beifan said with a bitter smile, Currently, the royal family has no heir, and the dynastys succession is in jeopardy. Therefore, the officials and common people are very anxious, hoping that I can produce a royal heir as soon as possible!
Is that really the case?
What else could it be?
Lin Beifan roared, Do you really think I, the Emperor, enjoy lying in bed all day? Do you really think I like to hold beauties in my arms and sing night after night? Do you really think I enjoy doing such things?
If it werent for the officials pressure and the comparison by the common people, why would I have ended up like this?
As the saying goes, the people are more important than the ruler, and their will must not be defied! What can I do? Im also in despair!
Yaoyao muttered, F*ck
She really wanted to punch someone!
At that moment, Lin Beifan suddenly grabbed Yaoyaos hand, his eyes brimming with tears, Yaoyao, only you can save me now!
Yaoyao was stunned again, How can I save you?
Lin Beifan whispered, Yaoyao, just by looking at your hips, I can tell youre a good child-bearer! If we have a son, the officials will have nothing to say, and I will be free!
Yaoyaos face turned red, and she bit her lip in embarrassment and anger, You damn foolish emperor, your desire to sleep with me is relentless, Ill strangle you to death!
Lin Beifan: Ow, ow, ow
After strangling Lin Beifan, Yaoyao stormed off angrily.
But after a moment, she turned back, slapping her forehead, Ah, I almost let you confuse me! Actually, I came here to discuss an important matter with you!
Lin Beifan sighed, Come back another day, I need to return to bed to deal with state affairs!
Yaoyao immediately grabbed Lin Beifans hand, Its serious! Recently, our Demon Sect noticed that many elders from the Beggar Sect were very active in Great Xia. Do you know why?
Lin Beifan certainly knew why, but he couldnt say it.
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