Chapter 125

Silver distribution lasted until late at night but wasn't finished; Shen Tianxing could only go rest first, handing it over to others to continue. When he woke up the next day, it was already noon, and with extra manpower added, the silver distribution was considered done.

My lord, the people have already gathered in the city square; following your orders, we've prepared fruits and snacks for them. Now you may go and give them a talk.

Tang Bohu came to report. Shen Tianxing couldn't help but roll his eyes.

What's "giving a talk"? I'm going to communicate with them, let them feel the beauty of the world, and likewise hope someone steps up to go to other cities to find their relatives and friends, passing on this beauty.

Tang Bohu listened to Shen Tianxing's words and couldn't help but touch his nose; he wouldn't believe it anyway, but could only nod and smile.

My lord said that; please go now, and don't keep the people waiting too long.

Shen Tianxing smiled and nodded, then left the governor's office and Tang Bohu, arriving at Lecheng's city square.

At this time the square had already set up a large loudspeaker, which Shen Tianxing had exchanged for twenty thousand killing points, hoping to let everyone in the city hear.

Seeing Shen Tianxing arrive, the people of Lecheng became excited, after all they were given silver, which was real; not being excited would be strange.

We greet you, Governor.

No need for formalities, everyone here today is one of us; I suppose you've all received the silver, right?

Shen Tianxing had already begun his speaking skill; a simple question stirred the whole crowd.

We have received it; we thank you, Governor, you are a good official, a true parent-official.

The people spoke in unison, mainly because they had received the silver, feeling grateful from the heart; even though one or two taels of silver isn't much, think about it—it's roughly equivalent to what these ordinary folk earn in a year.

If you want to talk about something else, I could deny it, but I admit being a good official and a parent-official; the situation in Leizhou, I'm sure Governor Tang already told you about, so I won't repeat it.

Anyway, in my jurisdiction everything follows Leizhou's standard; I have no other demands of you, only one: you must strive to make your lives better.

I am here to develop together with you, not to drive you; we work hard to build the city, build our homes, let the whole city prosper, let our lives improve—isn't that for yourselves?

Yes!

"The grain you grow from reclaiming land, according to current tax standards, isn't most of it ultimately yours? All your efforts are for your own and your family's future."

"What can I gain? Of course it's a tiny amount of tax that's trivial to you now, but where should this tax be used?"

"Aside from taking a bit for myself to give to the soldiers guarding your safety, plus my own and my family's daily expenses, the rest isn't used for you?"

"Remember this: you're not working for me; you're working for your own future, leaving more wealth and a better living environment for your descendants."

"What you say is right, sir; we listen to you, everything for our own future, for our descendants."

The people were very excited, responding quickly; Shen Tianxing's lips curled up, he was very satisfied, mainly because as long as his speech didn't make a big mistake, it could make all the people believe him.

"But such a good life can't be just for ourselves; we also need to think of the other common folk of the Great Zhou, for only when all the common people live well will there be no high or low, noble or base, rich or poor."

"All that remains is the continued struggle for a good life, and you are the source of that ongoing struggle, just like the people of Leizhou now, who have fully integrated into this upward‑striving atmosphere."

"Then what should you do? Not only must you strive yourselves, but you must also let the other people of Northern Zhou strive upward like you; in the coming days I will put my words into action."

"I also hope you can tell all this to the other people of Beizhou, which naturally includes your relatives and friends in other cities."

"If you want them to also feel this good life, how should we make them feel it? Everyone, tell me what to do."

The crucial moment has arrived; Shen Tianxing's speech this time must not only make the people of Lecheng wholeheartedly trust him, but also mobilize them to capture the other three cities.

The result was just as Shen Tianxing thought; almost all the people spoke in unison.

"We must go to other cities, so that our relatives and friends also join the Governor's command, become his people, and enjoy the future good life."

At this moment the speech's effect almost reached perfection; Shen Tianxing's affection points surged by 5000 instantly, reaching twenty thousand.

Congratulations Host, the effect of your first speech has reached perfection, reward 500,000 Killing Value, grain and fodder each 100,000 dan, popular support increased by 5,000, Feilong Spear Fragment x1, top-grade armor General's Armor, Blood Kill Tower token fragment x1, Silver 500,000.

Shen Tianxing at this moment could not help but want to sing a song.

After waiting so long, I finally waited until today; after waiting so long, I finally realized my dream.

The Divine Weapon Feilong Spear has finally been gathered, and the Blood Kill Tower token has also been gathered. Shen Tianxing's anticipation for the Feilong Spear is because he knows that a Divine Weapon requiring fragment collection is certainly extraordinary.

And the Blood Kill Tower is indeed an assassin organization; it can not only kill people but also gather intelligence, that's what makes it professional.

System, immediately synthesize the Divine Weapon Feilong Spear, and also immediately synthesize the Blood Kill Tower token!

Congratulations Host, you have successfully synthesized the Divine Weapon Feilong Spear.

Congratulations Host, you have successfully synthesized the Blood Kill Tower token; would you like to immediately use it to summon the Blood Kill Tower Master?

Upon hearing the System Prompt, Shen Tianxing did not immediately summon the Blood Kill Tower Master; instead, he spoke a few more pleasantries to the townspeople, and only after they dispersed did he immediately return to the Taishou Fu.

System, immediately use the Blood Kill Tower token to summon the Blood Kill Tower Master.

Congratulations Host, you have successfully used the Blood Kill Tower token to summon the Blood Kill Tower Master; the entire Blood Kill Tower is now in place. Please, Host, select a suitable station for the Blood Kill Tower, and name the Blood Kill Tower Master.

Shen Tianxing stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and quickly came up with a good place.

The headquarters of the Blood Kill Tower is set at that villa previously bought in the suburbs of Jingcheng, and the Blood Kill Tower Master is named Yi Dian Hong.

Congratulations Host, you have successfully set the Blood Kill Tower's headquarters in the suburbs of Jingcheng; the Blood Kill Tower Master Yi Dian Hong will soon arrive at your side.

As the System's voice faded, Shen Tianxing saw a figure flash before his eyes, followed by a middle-aged man with a blank expression kneeling on one knee on the ground, speaking respectfully:

This One Yi Dian Hong greets the Sovereign; I do not know what orders the Sovereign has for summoning This One.