Chapter 212.1 - I Became the Legendary Emperor Throughout the Ages After I Started Giving Away My Territory

Meanwhile, common people from various countries also learned about the situation in Great Xia through these storybooks.

As long as one worked hard, one would never go hungry.

If one persevered for a few years, then silver, a house, a wife, and children would all be within reach.

For the common people at the bottom, this was nothing short of a dream paradise!

“Is Great Xia really as good as described in the story?” Everyone began to daydream.

Some set out on their journey, while others hesitated.

No change was evident now, but the cumulative effect would be astonishing over time.

In addition to this, Lin Beifan had another significant gain.

……

At this moment, Lin Beifan was sitting inside the imperial palace, receiving two mysterious Innate masters.

These two Innate masters were a bit special; one was blind, and the other was deaf.

One held an erhu in his hands, while the other carried a qin on his back, both dressed in gray-black robes.

They claimed to be ‘Heaven’s Flaw and Earth’s Defect’, a duo in pursuit of art.

However, Lin Beifan knew that they were actually a famous pair of assassins, their strength having reached the level of Astral Qi.

Joining forces, their strength is on par with that of the Imperial Qi level.

Over 60 Innate masters have perished at their hands, their notoriety is widespread, and everyone fears them.

The reason they came to Great Xia was to seek refuge with Lin Beifan.

Lin Beifan felt like he was dreaming; it seemed like he hadn’t done anything, yet he had attracted two Innate masters to serve him!

Could it be that my ‘Emperor’s Aura’ is radiating outward, drawing followers to me?

Lin Beifan blinked and asked, “Heroes, are you truly willing to serve me?”

“Don’t call us heroes. Far from being heroes, we’re just rivers and lakes performers trying to make a living!”

Tian Can (Heaven’s Flaw) plucked his erhu and sighed, “Due to our congenital disabilities, we brothers only have music for company! We’ve spent our lives pursuing art, hoping to find someone who truly understands our music! Unfortunately, we have yet to find such a person, which is deeply regrettable!”

“But when we heard the pieces composed by Your Majesty, ‘The Butterfly Lovers’ and ‘Moon Reflected on the Second Spring,’ we were profoundly moved and knew you were the kindred spirit we had been desperately searching for!”

Di Que (Earth’s Defect) said excitedly, “It’s really hard to find a kindred spirit, so we traveled great distances to find you!”

Lin Beifan was also moved and nodded repeatedly, “You’re right, I am the kindred spirit you’ve been looking for! As the saying goes: Where in the world can one find a true kindred spirit who understands the song that wrenches the heart?”

“Excellent! Well said!” Tian Can and Di Que clapped and laughed heartily.

That single phrase captured the essence of their life’s pursuit!

If he isn’t a kindred spirit, then who is?

“However, Your Majesty, are you truly the kindred spirit we’ve been seeking for?”

“Honestly, given your current status, it’s hard for us to believe that you composed these pieces yourself! Without certain experiences, one cannot create such moving and poignant music!”

Tian Can and Di Que expressed their doubts.

Lin Beifan smiled calmly, “Some are born with innate talent, which is not surprising! I will now play a piece I composed myself to make friends with you!”

“Your Majesty, which piece?” Tian Can and Di Que asked in unison.

“A Laugh in the Sea of Sorrow!”

Lin Beifan had a guqin brought out and played the heroic piece “A Laugh in the Sea of Sorrow.”

After listening, Tian Can and Di Que were thoroughly convinced and took Lin Beifan as their kindred spirit and friend, deciding to stay and help him.

Eunuch Liu was dumbfounded, “That’s it? Isn’t it way too hasty?”

Lin Beifan chuckled, “You’re making a fuss over nothing. People who pursue art are a bit eccentric!”

……

By this time, the weather had gradually become colder, signaling the fast-approaching winter.

Although it hadn’t snowed yet, the howling cold wind made people shiver.

Lin Beifan looked up at the dark, rolling clouds and said, “This year’s winter seems to be arriving earlier than usual!”

While Lin Beifan could withstand the cold, ordinary common people could not.

Every winter, many people would freeze to death.

Although Lin Beifan had increased textile production in the past two years, allowing many people to wear warm clothes and supplying a large amount of coal, there were still many frail elderly and children who could not survive the winter.

Previously, there was nothing that could be done, but now there was a way, so Lin Beifan was preparing to intervene in the weather.

At that moment, Yuan Tiangang from the Imperial Astronomical Bureau arrived.

“Minister, you wouldn’t visit me without good reason!”

Lin Beifan said with a smile, “Please, speak freely about any important matters!”

“Reporting to Your Majesty!”

Yuan Tiangang bowed and said loudly, “Your humble servant observed the celestial patterns last night and discovered that this year’s winter is arriving earlier than previous years and will be colder. Please, Your Majesty, prepare early to lead Great Xia through the harsh winter!”

Lin Beifan nodded slightly; Yuan Tiangang truly had talent.

He had just noticed, and the other party had already come to report.

“The minister makes a good point; I too feel that the weather is somewhat unusual and we need to prepare early! However, the situation shouldn’t be that bad. Just take it easy.” Lin Beifan said with a smile.

Seeing Lin Beifan’s nonchalant demeanor, Yuan Tiangang urged, “Your Majesty, we really can’t afford to take this lightly! As your humble servant, I have observed the celestial phenomena at night and discovered that this severe winter cold is extraordinary, potentially a once-in-fifty-years ice disaster!”

Lin Beifan smiled and said, “Alright, I understand! Let’s observe for a few more days, and if the situation is truly as you say, we will make more preparations. How about that?”

“Yes, Your Majesty,” Yuan Tiangang replied helplessly.

After Yuan Tiangang left, Lin Beifan immediately connected to the Empire Sandbox, controlling the meteorological conditions of the entire nation.

The wind gradually died down, the dark clouds in the sky dispersed, and sunlight shone through.

The temperature in Great Xia rose several degrees, becoming warmer.

……

At that moment, Yuan Tiangang looked up, furrowing his brow, “Strange, how did the weather suddenly change?”

He tried to calculate it with his fingers but couldn’t come up with anything, leaving him utterly perplexed.

……

Next door in the Great Luo Dynasty, Song Yufei arrived gracefully.

Puzzled, the Great Luo Emperor asked, “Fairy Yufei, why do you look so troubled? Have you encountered some difficult issues?”

“Your Majesty, we are going to face a terrible disaster!”

Song Yufei said gravely, “In the past few days, the elders of our Taoist Sect have observed the celestial phenomena at night and noticed a change in the heavens and earth. A severe cold winter is coming, so we need to prepare early!”

The Great Luo Emperor was shocked, “A severe cold winter is coming? Is the situation serious?”

“Quite serious, it could be a once-in-fifty-years ice disaster!”

The Great Luo Emperor was again startled, “That serious?!”

As an emperor, he was very aware of natural disasters that could lead to the ruin of a nation and the death of its people.

Let alone a once-in-fifty-year event, even a minor ice disaster that occurs every twenty years could freeze many people to death and cause a severe decline in national power.

Such matters absolutely cannot be taken lightly!

“Indeed, the Taoist Sect has paid a great price to make this calculation,” Song Yufei nodded.

Without hesitation, the Great Luo Emperor said, “Okay! Thank you for informing me, Fairy. I will make more preparations immediately!”

He immediately called an emergency court session, personally deploying strategies, and the entire court sprang into action.

They gathered fabrics and quilts, collected charcoal and firewood, gathered dry grass for fodder, drove cattle, sheep, and pigs to warmer places, and even built some shelters…

In short, the entire nation was mobilized to withstand the impending disaster.

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