Transmigration begins with archery training

The same applies now.

Before he could finish speaking, Cao Huan said, "My dear minister, there's no need for formalities. I am not joking. If it weren't for your uprising in Beiliang in response to me, I fear the Great Sheng Dynasty would have been destroyed by the Yan faction."

"Looking around the court, there is no one more worthy of my trust than you, my dear minister!"

"Today, in front of all the civil and military officials, I hereby issue an imperial edict!"

"My beloved ministers, listen carefully, keep this in mind, and be sure to follow my orders."

"After my death, if any incompetent or immoral emperors of my Great Sheng Dynasty appear in my line of duty, Chen Sanshi, the King of Northern Liang, can rightfully do what Gan Yu and Huo Kuo did at any time!"

To do the things of Gan Yu Huo Kuo!

Just a few words.

Right before the eyes of the world, Chen Sanshi was bestowed the title of "a loyal minister for all time".

then.

Without giving any chance to refuse, Emperor Cao Huan said, "The court has just been established, and there are still many matters that require the hard work of all my beloved ministers. I hope that you will work together with me to save this country!"

"Today's court assembly is adjourned. Minister Chen and Minister Ming, you can use this time to discuss the upcoming war. Once everything is ready, we will begin the grand plan for the southern expedition!"

Say it.

He got up and left.

The Grand Eunuch of the Directorate of Ceremonial announced loudly, "Court adjourned—"

The meeting is over.

The civil and military officials did not disperse, but instead came forward to offer their congratulations or invite the white-robed officials to join them.

"Lord Chen, you are truly a pillar of our Great Sheng Dynasty!"

"yes!

"The consolidation of the empire depends on Lord Chen!"

"Does Lord Chen have some time today? Would you do me the honor of visiting my residence for a chat?"

"..."

"I am too busy with military affairs to keep you company!"

Chen Sanshi refused them all and then left the main hall.

After the establishment of the new dynasty.

The officials of the imperial court were mainly composed of two groups.

part.

These were officials from the capital and officials from various places who had fled with Prince Cao Huan of Jin during his exile.

The other part.

These were the prominent families and clans of various prefectures and states.

After this great chaos, the powerful families and sects immediately resurfaced and displayed an astonishing wealth of resources, such as provisions, troops, and even high-level martial artists, far exceeding the records in the imperial archives.

It can truly be said that emperors come and go, but the powerful families remain constant!

If the Prince of Jin, or rather the "legitimate emperor," can truly secure his throne, the court will likely revert to the situation it was at the beginning of the Great Sheng Dynasty, where powerful clans and aristocratic families became too powerful to control.

But that’s all for later.

The most important thing right now is how to win the next battle.

Their forces are still consolidating, while the imperial court is readily available. After abandoning the eastern and southern regions, it still possesses a million soldiers. In addition, there are cultivators from Tianshui Continent constantly entering the territory of Shenzhou, as well as the clansmen of the martial arts cultivator Lingyun from the Mangshan ancestral lineage. They are very likely to come and participate in this decisive battle.

Overall, it remains a tough battle.

After going back.

Chen Sanshi also needed to carefully plan his own troops, supplies, marching route, and possible scenarios, etc. In addition, he was cultivating, so he was working non-stop every day with no free time.

The Hall of Nourishing Heart.

After the court session, Emperor Cao Huan of the Zhengtong era came to the back of the palace, looked at Prince Yan Cao Zhi, put his hands behind his back, and said with emotion: "Twelfth brother, I listened to your advice and gave everything I could to Chen Sanshi!"

"Now.

"The only thing missing is for him to sit next to my dragon throne!"

"My Majesty."

Cao Zhi scoffed, "Half of our troops are in his hands. If we don't give him enough respect, why should he submit to us?"

"Can……"

Emperor Cao Huan frowned and said, "Twelfth Brother, aren't you worried that after achieving great things, Chen Sanshi, with his extremely high strength and hundreds of thousands of cavalry, might seize power and establish his own regime?"

“Humans are like wild beasts; once they are fed, they have no other thoughts. Moreover, Your Majesty has compared him to Gan Yu and Huo Kuo, which has already tied him to the ‘great cause.’ If he were to rebel in the future, he would be unacceptable to the people of the world.”

Cao Zhi said quietly, "Furthermore, Your Majesty should not take the 'Guiyuan Gate' for granted. Time is on Father Emperor's side and on our side, but not on Chen Sanshi's side."

"Ok."

Cao Huan nodded thoughtfully: "I will now issue a proclamation to the world announcing today's reward to Chen Sanshi, so that everyone in the world knows that our Great Sheng Dynasty has been extremely kind to him."

end of August.

The new dynasty issued a proclamation to the entire world.

Everyone knows that the new emperor of the Cao family is benevolent and treats the commoners with the respect due to brothers. Not only was he appointed as a regent while the emperor was still alive, but he also granted Gan Yu and Huo Kuo power. It can be said that he treated them as family members and gave them unprecedented treatment as ministers.

Early September.

Shortly after the establishment of the new dynasty, the imperial court launched a westward and southward expedition. As expected, everything went smoothly. Except for a few prefectures that put up a stubborn resistance, almost all of them surrendered at the mere sight of the enemy.

Half of the Central Plains was taken into its possession.

Yu Lu Prefecture, You Lan Prefecture.

This place will temporarily serve as the capital of the new dynasty, and all aspects are in the final stages of preparation.

The Crouching Dragon and the Young Phoenix briefly reunited here.

"Mr. Fang!"

Xu Wencai, abandoning his usual habit of always riding in a carriage or pushcart wherever he went, quickly stepped forward with a feather fan in hand, and bowed respectfully, saying, "It's been a long time!"

"Cough cough cough..."

Fang Qingyun greeted him with a smile, but just as he was about to speak, he began to cough violently until he spat out a mouthful of dark, stagnant blood, at which point he finally calmed down.

"Mr. Fang!"

Xu Wencai quickly stepped forward, found a handkerchief, and handed it to the other man: "It's only been a few years, Mr. Fang, how did your health become like this?"

"It's an old problem."

It took Fang Qingyun a long while to catch her breath before she weakly said, "I was just barely holding on before; I was already a candle flickering in the wind."

"That won't do."

Xu Wencai said, "I will go find the master right away. The master is now also cultivating immortal techniques and can refine immortal pills. He will definitely be able to find a way to cure you."

"He's not some immortal being, how could he bring a withered tree back to life?"

Fang Qingyun said with relief, "Let's get down to business. What is Mr. Xu's opinion on the 'generous treatment' given to my junior brother after the establishment of the new dynasty?"

"Ah~"

Xu Wencai pushed the other party into the pavilion and sighed slightly, "They just want to seize the moral high ground in advance, so as to trap you, sir, and force you to submit to them."

"But it's still better than the current Longqing Emperor."

"After the war ends, regardless of the outcome, with your martial arts cultivation and tens of thousands of iron cavalry, you will be able to occupy the entire five northern states. You can take your time to recuperate and wait for the opportune moment."

"Do not."

Fang Qingyun shook his head and said, "Time is not on our side."