Red Heart Patrols the Sky

Chapter 1111 - 1111 335 Tiger Minister

1111: Chapter 335: Tiger Minister 1111: Chapter 335: Tiger Minister The entire world was paying attention to the Yellow River Gathering.For all the countries aspiring to participate in the Yellow River Gathering, the contenders from the six most powerful countries were naturally the focus.

However, the world was vast and not all countries had the capability to gather intelligence on such a scale.

In a sense, the capacity for intelligence gathering was itself a manifestation of a country’s power.

Chen Zeqing from Qi Country was able to master the details of the contenders from Qin, Chu, Jing, and Mu.

He could even detail specific battles, collecting and restoring information that had been publicly disclosed… This itself was a testament to Qi Country’s strength.

For Zhuang Country, which was transitioning from a small state to a regional powerhouse, the military might have caught up somewhat, but the capability to gather intelligence on a global scale was not something that could be achieved overnight.

This required a long period of construction.

In fact, much of Zhuang Country’s intelligence about various parts of the world came from Jinguo or Jade Capital Mountain.

The current Emperor Zhuang was ambitious, and the State Minister was capable and exhaustively meticulous, naturally unwilling to settle for this.

But realistically speaking, with Zhuang Country’s current strength, extending their intelligence system to the Eastern Region was indeed a daunting task.

The news they managed to get somewhat faster included events like “Qi Mieyang.

The murderer led the Autumn Kill Army into battle, Yang Jiande died for his country” and “Qi Xia fought at Jianfeng Mountain”…

Overall, it was all very vague.

Compared to Jinguo, the intelligence received by Zhuang Country was much simpler and much delayed.

Even among the vassal states in the Taoist path, Zhuang Country was not the most obedient… Zhuang Chenggan was known for his ruthlessness and today’s Zhuang Gaoxian was not one to bow and scrape.

Thus, in terms of intelligence assistance, Zhuang Country was also somewhat behind among the vassal states.

The intelligence work in Zhuang Country had previously been handled by the Vice Minister, Dong Ah.

After Dong Ah’s death, the role of Vice Minister had yet to find a successor capable of taking on such serious responsibilities.

As his last entrusted disciple, Li Jianqiu had also been helping with governmental affairs.

He was still handling some matters with Dong Ah’s former colleagues.

This was supported by State Minister Du Ruhui.

The main reason was obviously to ensure a smooth transition of governmental affairs, and secondly, it was a sort of remembrance for the Vice Minister, not allowing his efforts to go cold after his departure.

No matter what others said, Du Ruhui’s esteem for Dong Ah had never changed, hoping he would rise to be the next State Minister… This was well known throughout the court.

Of course, many important state matters could no longer involve Li Jianqiu and his colleagues.

Although no new Vice Minister had been appointed, the remaining responsibilities of the Vice Minister were being gradually transferred.

However, during this transitional period, the intelligence outside the Western Territory of Zhuang Country was currently overseen by Li Jianqiu.

It sounded like a significant responsibility, but that was just in theory…

Because Zhuang Country simply lacked any intelligence capabilities beyond the Western Territory.

At this moment, Li Jianqiu was walking in the Ci Xin Hall.

This hall was where the benevolent Emperor Zhuang Mingqi, had once handled government affairs, and the current emperor, perhaps in remembrance, also often held discussions here.

Looking at the rule of three generations of rulers in Zhuang Country, only that benevolent Emperor truly deserved the title “Ci Xin”.

In terms of achievements, Taizu established the country and built its foundation, and the current emperor had greatly defeated Qiang Yong and expanded the territory, both were certainly dazzling.

But disrespectfully speaking… the people’s hearts often remembered the benevolent Emperor.

After being announced by the eunuch serving in the hall, Li Jianqiu entered.

His sword was left outside the hall, so at this moment his left side was empty, and on his right side hung a green jade ornament.

When he entered the hall, Emperor Zhuang was discussing something with the State Minister.

Li Jianqiu followed etiquette and did not eavesdrop.

Speaking of diligence, aside from the period deliberately spent hidden deep within the palace, the current emperor truly was second to none.

In terms of civil and military achievements, he definitely deserved the title “commanding ruler”, having personally elevated Zhuang Country’s status and influence.

“Has Jian Qiu arrived?” Emperor Zhuang looked at Li Jianqiu and smiled, “What do you have to report?”

Du Ruhui also put down the scroll in his hands and looked over warmly.

In the Ci Xin Hall, aside from Emperor Zhuang, he was the only one who could take a seat.

The responsibilities entrusted by Dong Ah before his death had made Zhuang Country’s current elite take great interest in Li Jianqiu.

Previously involving him in the contest for a spot at the Yellow River Gathering was proof of that.

However, reaching the level of Dong Ah required much more time and effort.

Aspiring to take over the position of Vice Minister now was completely out of the question.

Du Ruhui had planned Li Jianqiu’s next assignment in his mind; it was actually the position of City Lord north of Qi Chang Mountain Range, in Yongchang Province.

If he could govern well and pacify the people, his future would be limitless.

Dong Ah had also returned from his “training” as head of the City Taoist Institute before his meteoric rise to the position of Vice Minister.

Being the Lord of a city and head of the City Taoist Institute were of similar rank, but with equal capability, the status of a City Lord was somewhat higher.

Li Jianqiu’s starting point was already higher than Dong Ah’s.

Now, as a disciple continuing his late master’s wishes and following his path, jointly participating in Zhuang Country’s grand cause for prosperity, in the future, this too would be regarded as a fine tale.

This matter would wait until all affairs of the Vice Minister’s office were completely transferred before it would be formally proposed.

However, the expectations held for Li Jianqiu privately were evident from this.

Zhuang Country now hoped for a mighty person from the Outer Building of God Arrives to emerge, though there was a generational break…

But among the younger generation, there actually were some talented individuals.

Priest Zhang Ren of the National Taoist Institute had high hopes for the student Fu Baosong.

Due to Dong Ah’s dying entrustment, both the Chief Official of the Procuratorate and Du Ruhui himself placed great importance on Li Jianqiu.