I am a living immortal.

The two of them nodded in agreement, but their minds were already elsewhere. The emperor could see that the two of them didn't take the matter seriously at all, so he just waved his hand and said, "Look, I'm done." Of course, he still scolded the Imperial Master in the court and asked him to restrain himself.

As to whether it works or not, God knows.

No, this wasn't something God knew, but rather something that these ministers soon saw. Instead of relenting, they intensified their behavior. Without consulting the court, they arbitrarily treated the Han Dynasty as a whole, circulating heroic epics and using them to evoke the will of the nation.

There were also things like national destiny that ordinary people didn't know about, all of which began to spread quietly within the territory of the Han Dynasty, and the Civil War that lasted for more than two years was also written into it with exaggeration.

He actually gave half of the credit to the illusory national will.

This infuriated the generals, who clamored for an explanation. They'd fought for two years on the front lines, fighting tooth and nail, and how could the Imperial Preceptorate just take half the spoils? Was there any justice in this? It was not only immoral, but outrageous!

Of course, it wasn't just the military commanders; the civil officials were equally affected. Flood control, disaster relief, and anything meritorious were all taken away. And when the weather was good and the harvest was good, it was even more remarkable, with all the credit attributed directly to the Han Dynasty, leaving the civil officials indignant but unable to speak out.

Until the military generals' outburst, they quietly followed these reckless men and demanded an explanation. However, for a group of military generals to argue with a group of charlatans is like showing off one's sword before Guan Yu's gate. Why didn't the civil officials dare to make a scene themselves? Was it because they didn't want to? It was because they didn't dare.

Besides, no matter how much you talk, I can still beat you to death with just one word. Let me ask you, did the Imperial Master's Office take all the credit? All of this is for the future of the Han Dynasty.

Just this one sentence left the group of burly generals speechless, their faces flushed like a shy young wife.

In the end, the emperor intervened to mediate. In recent years, the emperor had become known for his role as a peacemaker. Ultimately, the matter was dropped, but the military and civil officials remained silent, as the Imperial Master's Office's arguments actually made sense. While they were reluctant to admit they'd been persuaded by the Imperial Master's Office, they had no choice but to accept the situation.

After all, with the introduction of the concept of national will, their deeds became widely publicized. According to the Imperial Preceptorate, in the end, faith would be returned to them. Their contributions weren't just being split in half, but rather transformed from current merit into future faith. Of course, the Imperial Preceptorate also said that if they didn't want faith, there was nothing they could do. The item had already been sent, and there was no way to change it. Just make do with it. You have to take it anyway, whether you want it or not.

This kind of domineering behavior has become common in the past two years. Anyway, a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water. As long as you don't cricket me in person, I will pretend not to hear you.

After all, everything is for the Han people.

This reasoning is damn effective; the person who came up with it deserves respect. Then, a group of Taoists went searching ancient texts, searching for bloodlines, and finally found the person's descendants, quietly making a note of them. It's not clear now, but once universal faith enters the era, this person will ascend to heaven, bewildered, on the spot.

Because this reason is so useful.

It will become the exclusive name of the National Master's Mansion. Those who can win the debate will win, and those who cannot win will do everything for the Han Dynasty.

The court officials, military commanders, and even the emperor rolled their eyes at this statement. This statement had been repeated countless times, yet no one could offer a single argument to refute it.

Because this is the fact, what else can the fact oppose?

The Imperial Preceptorate's actions were undeniable, as they served the Han. Of course, everyone has selfish desires; those without them are not human. As long as they weren't excessive, Chen Dong turned a blind eye. For example, Buddhism and Taoism, without compromising the overall framework, quietly incorporated some personal agenda into their conceptual output. Taoism, for example, has always served the national will, and Buddhism is similar in a different way. This was a good thing, as it strongly tied both Buddhism and Taoism to the Han.

Small fights are fine, but if you dare to violate the existing framework, you won't be forgiven. No matter who you are, Chen Dong has killed such people as a warning to everyone. It also reminds everyone that no matter how secretive their actions are, they can't hide from his eyes. After all, Su Can is omniscient, and Chen Dong controls all information of this larger framework.

After several years of research, he had finally completely connected the sun within him to this grand framework. The framework was almost complete, though some details still needed to be refined, so they had already begun building momentum in advance, preparing for the arrival of a universal faith.

The Han Dynasty, as a vague concept, needs to be considered as a whole in order to give it a three-dimensional form. Using various events to make it complete and three-dimensional can also leave an impression on the people of the world. As long as their minds are no longer blank when they talk about the Han Dynasty, but instead think of various deeds and then rise to the concept of the Han Dynasty, it can be considered a success.

At that point, what will be seen is no longer the Imperial Preceptorate, but the entire imperial court's efforts. The better the people's lives, the more people will believe in the Han Dynasty, and the more devout they become, the stronger the Han Dynasty will become. This is a positive cycle, and the specific details remain to be seen, but it is undeniable that good times are coming for the people.

This is also progressing gradually. Speaking of the Civil War, even though it was fought on two fronts, the Han Dynasty defeated the Xiongnu and the Baiyue, forcing them to flee in panic. Initially, they resisted, but eventually became a desperate struggle. The Baiyue have retreated to the border, with almost 90% of their territory occupied. They are now negotiating with the Han Dynasty, seeking public nobility status and possible incorporation.

The Baiyue still had a group of supporters, and further fighting would only result in more casualties. Furthermore, this last piece of Baiyue territory was easily defended and difficult to attack, so it was definitely possible to capture it, making it unworthy. Therefore, both sides temporarily ceased fire and engaged in a life-and-death struggle at the negotiation table.

As for the Xiongnu, their so-called royal court had long been abandoned. Some tribes, realizing the gap was still too great even after all-out fighting, resolutely abandoned their former selves and joined the Han, becoming their guides. While the support of the Imperial Preceptor's Office gave the Northern Guards a clear view of the Xiongnu's movements, having guides was still a welcome bonus.

The Huns could only resort to guerrilla warfare to harass the enemy, but the situation was already hopeless.