Star Trace Gate

To be promoted to the second level, Ren Ye needs to complete two stages of tasks.

First, prepare the army, station 30,000 troops in Qingliang Prefecture, and build a solid Dangshan Pass city.

Second, he rectified the administration of officials, appointed officials, and developed trade with neighboring regions.

The tasks in these two stages are somewhat related, but neither is too difficult. They just require a lot of "Star Source".

After Ren Ye used a combination of tricks and deceptions to deal with Fatty Wu from Jingshan, the second mission was basically completed. All that remained was to quickly summon the craftsmen in the city to repair the Dangshan Pass as soon as possible.

As for the 30,000 garrison soldiers, this was not a problem at all for Ren Ye. There were more than 26,000 crippled soldiers from the imperial army living in Qingliang Prefecture. All he had to do was cure their old injuries and then recruit and register them.

After resting for half a day, Ren Ye held a small shareholders meeting with Brother Huang, with only the two of them, and assigned the next tasks in detail.

Huang Ge was mainly responsible for summoning craftsmen, discussing construction plans with them, repairing the city walls, supervising the construction, purchasing building materials, and personally taking charge of trade matters, etc.

Ren Ye's job is more complicated. He is mainly responsible for supervising Brother Huang and making sure these tasks are completed perfectly.

After the distribution, Huang Ge beat his chest and cursed: "What's the point of discussing this? Just say I will be a black slave and that's it."

"Comrade Vice President, I have to criticize you again. The rise of a superpower empire is bound to...!"

"GunGun, I will go to Jingshan tomorrow and go with Fatty Wu to take care of the twelve sisters-in-law." Brother Huang was ready to leave in anger.

"Brother Huang, do you know how to make the construction plan for the city wall?" Ren Ye asked.

"I know shit!"

"If you don't know how to do it, you can copy it. Copy the Jianmen Pass and build it stronger." Ren Ye smiled and reminded: "This will be the key military leasing area in the future. Whenever Southern Xinjiang wants to fight with Daqian, it will definitely pass through here. We charge money for opening the gate and closing the gate. We charge per person. If we do this well, we can make a living in Southern Xinjiang for the rest of our lives!"

When Huang heard this, he turned around excitedly and said, "I understand, I understand, my return on investment depends on this."

After the two finished their discussion, Ren left Qingliang Mansion and went to the Suzaku City Academy.

For now, he and the vice president have formed a certain working understanding.

No matter how much they play or how much they joke, Ren Ye and Huang Ge both know very well where their own "way" lies and what they should do.

Ren is also the descendant of the Human Emperor and has extremely high personal talent. He certainly cannot spend most of his time supervising construction sites and handling internal affairs, but must improve and develop steadily.

Brother Huang also knew that he was a reckless man and his talent in the Star Gate was very average, so it would be better for him to focus all his energy on improving Qingliang. When this "super empire" gradually rises and the original resources are accumulated, he can use the power of Qingliang Mansion to feed back to himself, and the road ahead will become much smoother.

The most important point is that although Huang Ge said no every day, he liked being an official, very much. To a middle-aged man, controlling the political orders and military affairs of a prefecture was as exciting as making ten big swords in one go.

The spiritual climax brought by power is very high.

……

In Suzaku City, Ren also entered the academy and came to the library.

When he looked up, he saw his second master, Zhao Baicheng, sitting on the couch, looking at a pile of information with a frown on his face.

"Master...!"

Ren also stepped forward and shouted with bared teeth.

Zhao Baicheng raised his head slightly, and looked at him with slightly tired eyes: "You are a good speaker, you even tricked Fan Ming into working as a thug in Qingliang Mansion?"

"Hehe, there's nothing I can do. My starting point is too low, so I can only rely on fraud." Ren didn't argue, but smiled flatteringly: "Master, are you busy?"

"How are you handling the aftermath of Qingliang Mansion?" Zhao Baicheng asked bluntly.

Ren also thought about it for a while: "It's basically over, and the trade route will be opened soon."

"Are you almost at the second level?" Zhao Baicheng's eyes lit up.

"Yes. I asked the sect leader Su Su, and as long as the construction of Dangshan Pass begins, and the subsequent building materials and star sources are sufficient to support the completion of this project, I can be promoted." Ren Ye replied truthfully.

"That's good, it should be in time." Zhao Baicheng let out a long sigh.

"What's too late?!" Ren Ye asked.

"The star gates participating in the migration." Zhao Baicheng put down the information, slowly stood up and replied: "During this period, the Ministry of War has received a lot of information feedback. In short, our losses are not small. Hundreds of people who keep watch are missing, and more than 30 have been sacrificed."

"So high?!" Ren was also a little surprised.

"Yes, much higher than usual." Zhao Baicheng turned his head to look at him: "But this is both unexpected and not unexpected. The opening of a series of star gates, the dangers and opportunities contained in the world... are very high and equal. There are a large number of ownerless inheritances, looking for lucky people."

Ren also nodded slowly.

"Based on the information feedback, we have deduced some things." Zhao Baicheng rarely drank today, and his face was very solemn: "There is a fourth unknown star gate that is selecting players on a large scale. One of them has a minimum level requirement of level two. We are going to let you in."

"Now?"

"No, this star gate is not open yet." Zhao Baicheng waved his hand: "It also relies on an invitation mechanism. You need to get a "ticket"."

"Oh, that's it."

"What about the other three? Have we sent people as well?" Ren Ye asked.

"Fan Ming led his team to the highest-level of the four star gates." Zhao Baicheng did not hide anything, but a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "They have been gone for two days."

Amitabha, please bless my brother Ming!

Ren also prayed silently in his heart.

Zhao Baicheng turned his head and looked at him: "This second-level star gate you want to enter may involve confrontation or strong competition. Do you have confidence? Are you willing to enter?"

Ren also saluted and replied: "Disciple is willing to go and conquer a big territory for the Shousuiren Organization...!"

"Alright, alright, stop sublimating." Zhao Baicheng interrupted helplessly: "Your biggest problem is that you are too good at talking."

"hey-hey."

"But if you want to go, you have to form your own team." Zhao Baicheng looked at him and said, "The invitation tickets will be arranged by the Ministry of War. But you have to start preparing now."

"Team?"

"Ren Ye, for players, whether they are individual players or members of an organization, they all need to find their own partners and form or join a team." Zhao Baicheng patiently pointed out: "A team of players with a good atmosphere and mutual trust can greatly increase their chances of survival and safety in a multi-human star gate. Therefore, it is best for the team members to come together on their own and have a certain emotional foundation and understand each other."

"I see." Ren nodded slowly, "How many people are there in a normal team?"

"About eight people."

"......!" Ren Ye blinked: "Okay, I'll think about it."

"Well, I've read the sword technique you sent me before, and I'm selecting a supplementary magical book that's more compatible with it for you." Zhao Baicheng said softly, "Don't worry, I've selected it, you can come and get it."

"Thank you, master."

"Get ready as soon as possible." Zhao Baicheng urged, "You must complete your promotion before this second-level star gate opens. There must be a great opportunity in this star gate."

"understand!"

"Okay, go ahead. I'll go see your master."

"it is good."

After the master and disciple finished their conversation, Zhao Baicheng went to Wangyue Pavilion, while Ren Ye left Suzaku City and returned to the real world.

……

In the Annual Ring Bar.

Ren Ye sat in the sofa area, sipping a cold drink and looking at the phone, his brain working rapidly.

Form your own team?

Who to look for?

What about Lao Huang?

Forget it, forget it... You can get free sex from Brother Huang, but you absolutely cannot let him go and give away his head, that's not fair.

For a second-level star gate with a strong competition mechanism, there is no need to bring an old man who does not distinguish between friend and foe. Besides, the people of Qingliang Prefecture also need him.

Gu Nian can do it, but I don’t know if she has advanced. If not, then I may not be able to take her on the car this time.

Li Yan took Qing Ning and disappeared. Neither of them could do that.

Ok?

My beloved concubine can do it, but I don’t know if she is willing. We will discuss it later.

Oh, right!

I can find the wise Old Liu!

Ren had talked with Liu Jishan before. The other party currently has no inheritance, but he is about to be promoted to the second level because he also received a lot of star sources and huge experience rewards when he settled in Qingliang Mansion.

Thinking of this, Ren Ye immediately turned on his mobile phone, dialed Lao Liu's number, and called.

“Dudu…!”

There was a busy tone on the phone, but after waiting for a long time, no one answered.

Ren Ye frowned, lowered his head and dialed four times in a row.

"Hey?!"

The last time, someone finally answered the phone.

"Hey, Brother Liu, what are you busy with?" Ren Ye asked with a smile.

"......!" The other party was silent: "Who are you?"

When these three words came out, Ren was stunned for a moment, because this was not Lao Liu's voice: "Who are you?"

"You called me and asked me who I was?"

"Is this number yours? I'm looking for Lao Liu!" Ren also replied.

The other party was silent for a while: "He's not here, that's it."

As soon as he finished speaking, the young-sounding man on the phone reached out to hang up the phone.

"He's not here? Where did he go? Did he enter the star gate?" Ren Ye asked bluntly.

The young man on the other end of the phone was silent for a long time before asking, "Are you his friend?!"

"Yeah." Ren Ye frowned and asked, "I have something urgent to talk to him about. Do you know where he went?"

"I know." The young man on the phone thought for a while and replied, "He...his situation is very bad."

"?!"

Ren was also stunned for a moment: "Why is it not good?"

"He might be dying soon, haha." The young man smiled and asked softly, "Why, you want to know?!"

Ren also felt that something was wrong with the other person's words, and slowly stood up: "What happened to him? Who are you?"