Huaixian Pavilion finally reached an agreement with the Four Ministries of Montenegro. The agreement was divided into three major items and seven sub-sections, respectively stipulating three aspects: taxes, prisons, and war preparations.

In terms of taxes, the four Black Mountain tribes originally paid spiritual stones to Chongxuan Department every year instead of paying them to Huaixian Hall, and the amount was reduced from 100,000 to 50,000.

The sects naturalized under the Heishan imperial edict are still approved by the four ministries of Heishan, but they need to be reported to the Huaixian Pavilion. The Huaixian Pavilion has the final right to veto. Unless there are special reasons, the Huaixian Pavilion usually does not use this power.

Heishan Zhao still has the power to collect taxes and fees, and the Huaixian Hall does not care about the taxes and fees of non-monks. However, monks must adhere to the same fee principle as Nanwu Prefecture. Each person pays two taxes every year and is not allowed to adjust without authorization. The sect Taoist halls are unified into two.

Ten strings.

In terms of punishment and prison, the Heishan Imperial Court still has jurisdiction over the territory of the Black Mountain Imperial Court, but serious cases involving abolition, beheading or more must be reported to the Southern Wu Prefecture Legal Affairs Department for review.

The Nanwu Prefecture Legal Affairs Department has the priority to dispose of the matter, which applies to all prefectures and counties under the jurisdiction of Huaixianguan. When the cooperation of the Heishan Legal Affairs Department is needed, no shirk is allowed.

In terms of combat readiness, the Heishan Imperial Military Division needed to establish a Heishan battalion of 300 people. Officers above the group leader had to be monks. The military pay, money and food were borne by the Black Mountain Imperial Army itself. Officers above the head of the army were designated by the Southern Wu Prefecture Military Division.

The Heishan Battalion is not allowed to act without authorization and is uniformly dispatched by the Southern Wu Prefecture Military Division during wartime.

This was the final agreement reached between Huaixian Pavilion and the Four Ministries of Heishan. Through these articles of association, the process of integrating the Heishan Imperial Order into Southern Wuzhou was started.

In Gu Zuo's view, this agreement still seems too loose, giving too much discretion to the four tribes of Montenegro, but there is nothing that can be done about it. The Montenegro edict is no different from the inland states and counties, it has its own traditions and specialities

Nature, they were originally a state with great autonomy. If they could regain part of their tax power, judicial power and military power, it was already a major victory.

The meal must be eaten one bite at a time, and the road must be walked step by step. It is not too late to talk about it when there is an opportunity in the future. At least for now, due to the addition of the four Black Mountain tribes, the strength of the Huaixian Pavilion has greatly increased, and the manpower that can be mobilized has increased by at least eleven Jindan

, more than sixty people built the foundation.

On the day the agreement was reached, the four elders said goodbye with complicated emotions. Gu Zuo sent them out and all the way to the north entrance of Nanwu Mountain.

Zhong Ziyu said: "From now on, the Four Divisions of Montenegro will be part of the same family as Huaixian Pavilion. Please take good care of Huaixian."

Gu Zuo reassured: "Don't worry, everyone, Huaixian Pavilion has never had any intention of annexing Heishan Zhao. It has not been in the past, not now, and will not be in the future. Heishan Zhao is still Heishan Zhao. What we want to do is to face the current situation

When the new general trend of the world comes, we will form a joint force so that everyone can protect themselves and not be bullied by other sects."

Zhong Ziyu kept nodding and said: "I understand, we all understand..."

Chen Mazi, Elder Song, Elder Lu, etc. were also nodding, but Gu Zuo could see that there was a look of desolation on their faces that could not be concealed.

Gu Zuo livened up the atmosphere: "From now on, the amount of spiritual stones that Heishan Zhao will turn in every year will be reduced by half, and all of them will be exempted for the previous three years. You can have a good sleep."

When it came to this point, Zhong Ziyu felt the most relaxed and said to Gu Zuo: "Thank you Huaixian."

Gu Zuohu asked: "What do you think about the position of commander of the Black Mountain Battalion?"

This item was actually the focus of previous disputes between the two parties. In the end, with the strong insistence of Huaixian Pavilion, the Montenegro Fourth Department finally accepted it. When he asked about this, the four of them all looked over, feeling a little unnatural.

Chen Mazi said: "Huaixian, just tell me directly, who do you want to send as the commander?"

Gu Zuodao: "I would like to propose a candidate. I would like to ask Chen Canjun to be the first commander of the Black Mountain Battalion and the other three commanders. I would also like to ask you to draw up a few lists for me and I will choose from them. I hope you will support me."

Chen Mazi was a little surprised, and Zhong Ziyu and the other three were also surprised, but no matter what, this was a good thing. The big stone in his heart suddenly no longer felt so heavy.

Several people immediately agreed, and together they bowed their hands to Gu Zuo and said goodbye. As they walked together in the air, Elder Lu Da of the Yin Sheng Department sighed: "Gu Huaixian...has the mind of a prime minister..."

Zhong Ziyu said: "Brother, I could tell back then that this son would become a great person, and we would form a good relationship with him..."

Chen Mazi curled his lips: "You can pull him down!"

Everyone laughed, and Elder Song warned: "Ziyu, just hand over the fifty thousand spirit stones later. Gu Gu Gu is so sincere, so we must also show some sincerity. By the way, over at Jiannan Jiedu Mansion, let's talk

How's it going?"

Zhong Ziyu said: "There are still some troubles. Xian Yuxiang is trying to be official and has been putting off doing it."

Elder Song said: "Tax reduction and exemption for three years is an edict issued by the Zhengshitang. It is Prime Minister Yang's plan to fight for the world. What does he want to do?"

Zhong Ziyu said: "Jiedu Mansion has always been slow in doing things. It has only been more than a month. Please wait."

Elder Song asked: "Do you want to ask Gu Gu Gu Gu how to deal with it in Nanwu Prefecture?"

Elder Lu said from the side: "This matter must be a court matter, not within the practice, right?"

The edicts issued by the Chongxuan Office only deal with spiritual matters, but in Nanzhao, almost half of the people are practicing practitioners. It is very difficult to distinguish clearly. It is still a question of whether to think about it or not.

It would be best to maintain a little more autonomy. Several elders nodded at the same time and said no more.

After the four tribes of Heishan left, Taoist Priest Lingyuan set out again to read out the edict to the Tonghai Gang. After that, he had to go to the states in Lingnan Road that were under the jurisdiction of Huaixian Pavilion and read it out to the officials of each state one by one.

Similarly, the person in charge of spiritual affairs is the Fa Si, and tax issues also involve the Hu Si, which are all under the jurisdiction of the government.

Seeing Taoist Priest Lingyuan preparing to take Chao Yun with him, Gu Zuo was speechless: "Taoist Priest, this is official business. Is it appropriate to take a beauty with him?"

Taoist priest Lingyuan smiled: "Huaixian, from today on, Chaoyun is my self-recruited assistant, haha."

Seeing that he had a spirit of letting himself go, Gu Zuo couldn't help but laugh, and just reminded: "Pay attention to flight safety."

Taoist Priest Lingyuan asked: "Do you want to set a date for the grand meeting in Nanwu Prefecture? I will help you notify everyone to come and listen to the order."

Gu Zuo shook his head and said: "The Taoist priest only needs to read out the edict, and there is no need to do anything else. We can't rush, and we can't call them together. If there is a thorn in it, whether the big discussion can be handled depends on two opinions.

, which may lead to the loss of prestige.”

Lingyuan understood: "Huaixian plans to defeat each one?"

Gu Zuo said: "Yes, let's leave them alone for a while, and then we can invite them one by one to talk."

The reason for not being in a hurry is that Gu Zuo still needs time to continue to strengthen the strength of Nan Wu State. He is waiting for news about Elder Shang, Wang Hanshan, Guzhongchi, Yang Sanfa and Xue Dingtu. As long as these people break through, the strength of Nan Wu State will be
Chapter completed!