"What method do you have?"
Wang Zhenyuan turned, his eyes flashing with brilliance.
Seeing this, Ji Yuan couldn't help but sigh inwardly. He hadn't expected that a powerful figure at the peak of the Fourth Realm.
Would be so troubled and helpless over matters of money.
With his formidable strength, he could easily dismantle some of the forces secretly opposing the court.
Silently, his evaluation of the young man in white before him began to subtly change.
Poor at communication, rigid in his actions, lacking flexibility...
"The Rebirth Pavilion and the rebels are causing chaos. The Mingjian Division can simply eliminate them."
After a moment's thought, Ji Yuan slowly said.
However, Wang Zhenyuan shook his head. This idea, of course, he had considered long ago.
It was just that the Mingjian Division lacked manpower, making it impossible to locate the Rebirth Pavilion. Furthermore, the forces within the city were unwilling to disclose its whereabouts.
As for finding the rebels, with the meager manpower of the Mingjian Division, unless he personally intervened, it would be akin to seeking death.
And as the head of the department, if he were to act without restraint.
The other side could do the same. Unless the people of the Mingjian Division never stepped out of their yamen again.
Otherwise, even within the prefectural city, no one could claim absolute safety.
"The Mingxin Pavilion has extensive connections and sources of various intelligence."
Ji Yuan pointed out with a smile.
Moreover, if they were willing, he could even promise on behalf of Qian Nishang to donate a significant sum of money to the Mingjian Division on the spot.
While cooperating with the Mingjian Division to target the Rebirth Pavilion and the rebels would bring considerable trouble and risks to the Mingxin Pavilion.
The benefits of being bound together would far outweigh the drawbacks.
What was the Mingxin Pavilion most lacking at present?
It was not money or manpower, but a powerful presence that could awe all directions!
Even if this presence could not be easily deployed until a critical moment of life or death.
It would still be enough to deter many forces, making some people only dare to harbor thoughts but not express them.
"The Mingjian Division is the sword of the court."
Wang Zhenyuan stated calmly.
The meaning behind his words needed no further explanation.
As the sword of the court, how could it be entangled with others, becoming the protection and reliance of other factions?
Furthermore, during the reign of Emperor Tianwu, he was extremely wary of such occurrences, even frequently imposing various restrictions.
For example, the Mingjian Division could not own businesses, nor could they engage in commerce.
"Now that the Rebirth Pavilion is wreaking havoc on the world, and the rebels are occupying the court's territories."
Ji Yuan did not give up, continuing to speak, "Whether it is killing cultivators of the Rebirth Pavilion or dismantling rebel operations, both fall within the purview of the Mingjian Division's responsibilities."
And the Mingxin Pavilion would merely be the provider of intelligence.
In similar situations, even ordinary yamen frequently acted this way.
Upon hearing this, Wang Zhenyuan's expression softened slightly, but he still appeared somewhat perplexed.
His thoughts were simple: how would the Mingjian Division generate income in this manner, and how would the Mingxin Pavilion benefit?
"The Rebirth Pavilion causes widespread chaos and extorts wealth with extreme thoroughness."
"If they can be eliminated, there will undoubtedly be substantial gains."
"As for the sects and forces whose legacies have been severed and whose mountain gates have been breached due to the Rebirth Pavilion, their participating disciples and members can be recruited."
"Using the confiscated resources to support these newly recruited personnel, the Mingjian Division can rapidly expand."
Ji Yuan spoke eloquently.
Moreover, due to the hatred for the Rebirth Pavilion and the rebels.
The individuals recruited in this manner would rarely be secret agents or spies.
When taking action, they would exert their full strength, leaving no opportunity for the Rebirth Pavilion and the rebels.
As for how to alter these individuals' ideologies and truly make them the blade wielders of the Mingjian Division, that would depend on subsequent operations.
"If one day, the chaos is completely ended, and most of these individuals choose to leave."
Ji Yuan said earnestly, "The Mingjian Division will have already used them to strengthen itself."
He did not explain how the Mingxin Pavilion would benefit, as it was not of significant concern to Wang Zhenyuan.
Everything he was saying now was about how the Mingjian Division could strengthen itself.
For nearly two hours, he had barely paused.
He not only proposed a general framework but also pointed out numerous details.
These points did not conflict with the Mingjian Division itself or the court's regulations.
Everything was within the scope of the rules, and it could also bring great prestige and benefits to the Mingjian Division.
"Senior, only when the Mingjian Division itself grows stronger can the safety of its blade wielders be guaranteed!"
Ji Yuan concluded with a sincere reminder.
Over the years, why had the Mingjian Division suffered such high casualties?
Although their missions were inherently dangerous, a significant portion of it was due to the machinations of various other factions.
Only when the number of blade wielders increased, and strong individuals emerged in abundance.
Would those factions dare not act rashly, and truly regard the Mingjian Division as a sharp blade.
Wang Zhenyuan naturally understood this logic, but due to certain reasons, he was unable to bring about any change.
"You may return now. I need to give this some serious thought."
The head of the Mingjian Division appeared contemplative.
Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan respectfully bowed and slowly withdrew from the small courtyard.
He knew in his heart that his visit had likely yielded a positive outcome.
Although the other party stated they needed to think, it was highly probable that he had agreed.
What he had said earlier was not an impromptu idea; he had already formed a general concept before leaving Luoxia County.
Now, he was merely revisiting an idea that had not been implemented in the past.
This idea would bring immense benefits to the Mingxin Pavilion, the Mingjian Division, and even himself.
However, to execute it properly, one crucial matter needed to be addressed.
Ji Yuan's eyes flickered, his mind already made up.
After leaving the Mingjian Division, he leisurely made his way to the headquarters of the Mingxin Pavilion.
Presenting his token as a special consultant, he was promptly led to the elegant room where Qian Nishang handled her affairs.
At that moment, she was reviewing account books and various intelligence reports and messages from across the regions.
Seeing Ji Yuan's arrival, Qian Nishang was somewhat surprised but quickly surmised the reason.
"I was just about to send someone to inform you, and you've come yourself."
She put down the letter in her hand, then stood up, circled the desk, and sat down in front of Ji Yuan.
While pouring them both a cup of hot tea, she spoke softly, "The Zhuang family has invited us for a banquet tonight, and I have already accepted on your behalf."
The invitation from the Zhuang family was as expected.
He was not only a special consultant of the Mingxin Pavilion but also an elder of one of the peaks in the Nine Profound Sect, and in the future, he would become the sect leader of a lineage.
Furthermore, his talent was formidable; at only twenty-something years old, he had already entered the Third Realm.
He also possessed the miraculous Creation Spiritual Spring.
Not to mention that among the three branches of the Zhuang family, their most beloved ancestor's grandson, Zhuang Changming, had already been accepted into the Profound Sky Peak.
Therefore, regardless of the reason, the Zhuang family was bound to issue an invitation.