I gather power with my gift of God and build the heaven.

Well, as Louis guessed, the Eastern Celestial Empire must have at least hundreds of millions of adult powerful people with magical powers.

In other words, he focused all his attention on the powerful army, powerful weapons, highly skilled craftsmen, and all kinds of incredible items of the Celestial Empire, and did not learn about the population situation of the Celestial Empire.

Otherwise, he would know that the Celestial Empire today has a population of at least several billion.

But just this alone was enough to shock him to the point of being speechless.

But while feeling lost, he also felt a bit excited and yearning.

Because this means that there is still a way forward and his strength can still be improved.

After the succession ceremony, Liu Guangde, who had gained great power, did not change his original idea.

Firstly, his identification with his identity as a citizen of the Celestial Empire and his sense of belonging to the Empire did not allow him to leave the country and establish himself.

Secondly, as a former soldier of the Celestial Empire, he could feel that although the Dragon Qi of the Magic Kingdom's national destiny was much stronger than before, it was still not as strong as the military spirit of the Celestial Empire, let alone the Dragon Qi of the national destiny.

What's more, seeing that the Celestial Empire is about to unify the world, only a fool would establish an independent country at this time.

That very night, Liu Guangde and Roman summoned the information card of the Soldier King rank in their own bedroom.

After he retired from the army, his position as a flag officer was abolished.

However, the seventh-rank military king status as an honorary military rank will follow him for the rest of his life. Even if the county magistrate meets him, they are on the same level and the county magistrate needs to treat him with courtesy.

Looking at the soldier king in front of him, Liu Guangde's eyes were somewhat complicated.

This is his highest symbol of honor and recognition from the Celestial Empire's army.

However, this was also the reason why his army was cut short.

Sometimes he wondered why he wasn't hurt now.

With the strength of the military doctors nowadays, his initial injuries might be able to be completely healed.

Unfortunately.

Shaking his head secretly, Liu Guangde raised his left hand.

On his wrist, there is an exquisite gray-green bracelet.

Then, Liu Guangde picked up the Soldier King Qualification with his right hand and placed it directly on the bracelet.

"Om~!"

The next moment, the bracelet shook slightly, and suddenly shot out a colorful beam of light through the Soldier King Qualification Card.

The light beam changed, and soon the colors disappeared, leaving only a three-dimensional screen in the air, on which was a military unit number and a series of codes.

The seventh sentinel of the White Tiger Army. Soldier King Liu Guangde.

Serial number: White Tiger 56327

"Hoo~!"

Liu Guangde took a deep breath and dialed the number of his superior when he was in the army.

"Hello~?"

"Captain."

"Hmm~?"

Sun Hongcai, who had just been promoted to the rank of fourth-rank commander and awarded the honorary rank of fourth-rank General Mingwei, raised his eyebrows when he heard the words. Then he had an idea in his mind: Could it be that some retired veteran contacted him?

"Reporting to the captain, this is Liu Guangde."

"Liu Guangde"

Sun Hongcai's heart moved slightly, and memories from more than ten years ago emerged in his mind.

This was the subordinate he had the highest hopes for at the time. He was brave and had the strongest military skills and qualities.

It's a pity that he ended up being discharged from the army in disgrace during a war.

"Is it you, kid? You've grown up. You haven't contacted me in all these years."

"hehe."

Liu Guangde didn't say anything, but just laughed, his eyes full of nostalgia and a faint gleam of tears.

He doesn't contact us, not because he doesn't want to, but because he doesn't dare to, for fear of recalling the past.

They are all still in the army, and I am the only one who left in loneliness.

"Is there something you want to talk to me about this time?"

"Ok!"

"Tell me! As long as I can do it, I will definitely do it for you."

"Captain, although I have left the army, I have never forgotten my identity as a soldier of the Celestial Empire, and I have never forgotten the mission of a soldier of the Celestial Empire."

"Stop, stop, stop, don't give me that, if you have something to say, just say it."

"Hehe, it was me who conquered a large territory in the West for the Celestial Empire."

"Hmm~?"

Sun Hongcai suspected that he had heard it wrong. What did you mean by you conquered a piece of territory for the Celestial Empire in the West?

"I didn't hear you clearly just now. Do you want to reorganize your words and say it again?"

"Captain, you heard me right. I conquered a vast territory for the Celestial Empire in the West.

Tell me, does this count as a contribution to expanding territory?"

"Wait a minute, let me take it easy first."

Sun Hongcai was not surprised that Liu Guangde occupied a territory outside.

With the strength of the Celestial Empire's soldiers, they must be invincible warriors. Establishing a powerful force and occupying a piece of land is really nothing.

What surprised him was what Liu Guangde said, that he had conquered the territory for the Celestial Empire and still wanted to apply to him for the credit of expanding the territory.

There is no precedent for this.

You said that if you established a power and chose to submit to the Celestial Empire, he would understand.

However, Liu Guangde did not join the Celestial Empire as the leader of a force. Instead, he reported his achievements in expanding the territory as a soldier of the Celestial Empire, which made things difficult for him.

There is absolutely no precedent for this.

Today, Liu Guangde is a soldier, but he has already retired.

Although he is not a soldier, he is indeed in the military and has the honorary title of Soldier King.

Finally, after learning the details of the situation, Sun Hongcai reported the news to his superiors. Let the headache be dealt with by them.

The report was made along the way and finally arrived in front of Wang Dahu.

Looking at the information in front of him, Wang Dahu couldn't help but grin.

He is truly worthy of being our soldier, his methods are really wild.

However, thinking about what Wang Chao had discussed with them at the beginning, he couldn't help but smile knowingly. Isn't this the opportunity?

This kid is lucky!

He was only barely able to be granted the title of marquis in the first place. Since he was the first to try something new, he should be promoted even higher. For his pioneering contribution, he should be granted the title of first-class marquis?

Immediately, he wrote a memorial and had it submitted to the dynasty.

After receiving the memorial and reading it, Wang Chao summoned the cabinet, members of the General Staff, the Minister of War, the Minister of Rites, and the Ministry of Clan Affairs to discuss the matter.

The reason why it is so solemn is that the dynasty wants to take this opportunity to thoroughly implement similar things into specific policies.

By then, when something like this happens, there will be laws and regulations to follow, and it can be handled more conveniently and quickly.

After the memorial was circulated, some people frowned in thought, while others smiled thoughtfully.

"Haha, this Liu Guangde is quite interesting."

Chief of the General Staff Wang Zhiyuan couldn't help but smile and speak after reading the memorial.

"hehe."

Upon hearing this, the others all smiled kindly.

“Your Majesty, although Liu Guangde is now just a retired veteran, he still has the honorary title of Soldier King and is considered half a soldier.

I think it can really be considered as a contribution to expanding the territory.”

"Of course, looking at the current area of its territory, it is no smaller than a smaller province in the Celestial Empire.

Moreover, he is such a person, without spending a single soldier of the Celestial Empire, without spending any food and supplies, this marquis will not be able to escape."

"Ok!"

Wang Chao nodded and then said:

"I called you here this time mainly to discuss a fixed set of rules and regulations for similar matters.

Liu Guangde was able to be granted the title of Marquis in this way.

What about the others?"

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Everyone looked at each other and understood what Wang Chao meant.

Wang Chao wanted to use this incident to completely open the eyes and minds of the people of the Celestial Empire.

Expanding territory and conferring titles on defeated generals are not only something that military soldiers can do, but also ordinary people of the Celestial Empire. As long as they can do it, they can also be awarded corresponding titles.

The dynasty wanted to thoroughly arouse the enterprising and pioneering spirit of the people of the Celestial Empire.

Afterwards, everyone began to have a heated discussion around this topic.

It took three full days to finalize a practical charter and system.

If there are still any deficiencies, we can continue to improve and supplement them later.

Afterwards, Wang Chao personally wrote the imperial edict to enthronize Liu Guangde.

This is the first case, it is always special.

By the time everything was settled and the imperial edict was taken to the Magic Kingdom, five days had passed since Liu Guangde contacted Sun Hongcai.

During these five days, Liu Guangde, Roman and his wife, and Louis were all extremely worried and tormented, and they didn't know what the final outcome would be.

Is the Celestial Empire willing to accept them?

It can't be that the Celestial Empire has to send troops to conquer them, right?

Finally, in the afternoon of the same day, Liu Guangde received a notice from Sun Hongcai that the envoy to announce the imperial edict would arrive the next day.

And tell him that there will be a big surprise waiting for him at that time.

Early in the morning of the next day, Liu Guangde, wearing the red military uniform that he had treasured for more than ten years, and together with Roman, brought a group of princes and ministers from the Magic Kingdom, went out of the city to welcome the arrival of the envoy.

At about the hour of noon, a flying shuttle with the Ming Emperor's national destiny swirling around it suddenly appeared in the sky above the Magic Kingdom, and the Celestial Empire's national destiny spread out densely.

"Ang~!"

Stimulated by the destiny of the Celestial Empire, the destiny of the Magic Kingdom was instantly stirred. A noble and domineering golden dragon of destiny appeared in the sky above the capital of the Magic Kingdom and let out a dragon roar towards the shuttle.

However, it did not attack the shuttle. Instead, it slowly lowered its head to show its submission.

After all, he must have evolved from the power of national destiny and other forces that Liu Guangde carried.

Compared with the orthodox destiny of the Celestial Empire, it itself is inferior.

What's more, there is an imperial edict inside the shuttle, and the dragon energy contained in it has an absolute suppressive effect on it.

It can be said that the Magic Kingdom's Golden Dragon is stronger, but when facing the Celestial Empire's Dragon Energy, it is inferior to the national beasts of other countries.

The suppression from the superior power within the system is stronger than the suppression from the hostile superior power.

The moment the shuttle entered the territory of the Magic Kingdom, Liu Guangde and Roman felt something in their hearts and looked to the east together.

Through the perspectives of the Golden Dragon of National Destiny and the Divine Phoenix of National Destiny, I saw the shuttle sailing into the Magic Kingdom.

In addition to the two of them, after a while, Louis also felt something and sensed the existence of the Rune Shuttle.

Looking at the performance of the Golden Dragon of National Destiny above, Louis couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

He was just an envoy from the Celestial Empire, but he was directly surrendered by the Golden Dragon of National Destiny.

The power gap is too great, and there is no point in resisting.

Sure enough, his decision was correct.

Soon, the shuttle appeared outside the royal city and slowly stopped in front of everyone.

People in red military uniforms stepped down quickly and formed two teams in front of the shuttle hatch.

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After seeing the appearance of these people clearly, Liu Guangde couldn't help but shudder and his lips trembled a little.

"Captain, general flag, wood, virtue and talent."

The last one to come down was also wearing a red military uniform, but he was adorned with dozens of military medals and shoulder straps representing the rank of First-Rank Special Advancement Doctor Ronglu.

"Is this the legion commander???"

The moment he saw the person coming, Liu Guangde was shocked again. His body couldn't help but shake slightly, and he exclaimed in a low voice in disbelief.

He was just a retired flagman, and the highest honor he had was a seventh-rank soldier king.

It's amazing that he now has some merit in donating the land.

How could he be worthy of this favor?