Imperial warlords: Cannons are the only truth

the other side.

The capital city—the Imperial Palace, Qingde Hall.

Having achieved his dream of becoming emperor, Xie Kangnian was radiant and full of vigor.

The entire Qingde Hall was filled with high-ranking officials and nobles who came to the palace to offer their congratulations.

The first imperial banquet held after Xie Kangnian ascended the throne was quite grand.

Several hundred people gathered at Qingde Hall, toasting and frequently raising their glasses to congratulate Xie Kangnian on his ascension to the throne.

Celebrities from various countries who were in the capital also received invitations and attended the event.

The imperial banquet at Qingde Hall was conducted in a modern, contemporary style, with champagne, beautiful women, and an atmosphere of imperial luxury.

Although Xie Kangnian's enthronement ceremony was kept simple, the imperial banquet was still held with the pomp and circumstance befitting an emperor.

As the music started, everyone invited their partners to dance together.

The atmosphere at the entire royal banquet was quite warm and harmonious....................

"Your Majesty, it seems that the rebellious forces led by Zhuo Yongwang have not affected Your Majesty's good mood!"

Georgian Ambassador to the capital, Hope Miles, smiled and raised a glass with Xie Kangnian once again.

Hope Miles naturally referred to the punitive expeditionary force composed of sixteen provinces as a "rebel force".

“Of course!” Xie Kangnian downed his glass of red wine in one gulp, then pointed around with great interest: “Ambassador Miles, what do you see here?”

Before Hope Miles could answer, Xie Kangnian continued, "We have the right timing, the right location, and the right people! We have all three now!"

"My succession to the throne is ordained by Heaven!"

"Zhuo Yongwang and his gang are destined to amount to nothing!"

"Besides, I now have the strong support of four kingdoms, so there's even less reason for me to get anxious and upset because of those blind fools like Zhuo Yongwang..."

"I have made all the preparations. Zhuo Yongwang and his traitors are nothing to fear."

"Ambassador Miles, please convey to your country that all your investments today will soon be worthwhile."

"I will prove to the four nations through my actions that their choice was absolutely correct!"

"Then I would like to offer my early wishes for His Majesty's swift quelling of the rebellion and the creation of a new era of prosperity." With that, Hope Miles raised his glass once more.

"Very well! Although I've already drunk too much today, I must still drink this cup of wine to the brim..."

Let's drink together!

Just then, the music ended, and Xie Kangnian picked up a glass of red wine, raised it high, and gestured to everyone: "Thanks to Ambassador Miles's auspicious words, let us all drink to the upcoming prosperous new era!"

After downing another glass of red wine, Xie Kangnian, who had already drunk an unknown amount, seemed to be getting a little tipsy: "Qingde Palace is yours today!"

"Don't hold back at all, tonight's theme is simply—have a blast!!!"

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After several rounds of toasts, Xie Kangnian excused himself, saying he was too drunk to drink, and left the event early, leaving Tian Chengbi, who had just been appointed as the Grand Chancellor of the Qianlong Emperor, to entertain the guests.

Considering that Xie Kangnian had served as the chief minister for more than a decade, in order to avoid this taboo, Xie Kangnian specifically restored the title of chief minister to prime minister.

After Xie Kangnian became emperor, he naturally rewarded his meritorious officials who supported him.

The first to bear the brunt was Xie Kangnian's most trusted confidant, Tian Chengbi.

Then there were the generals of the Royal Guard and the provincial governors of the Xie faction.

Xie Kangnian generously bestowed a series of impressive-sounding titles upon his generals.

Furthermore, these people were granted hereditary titles.

Compared to the long list of impressive-sounding titles, everyone was more satisfied with the bestowal of a noble title.

After all, if Xie Kangnian can really secure the throne, the benefits that people of their status can gain from having a hereditary title are numerous!

The cunning Xie Kangnian had naturally seen this out.

There was absolutely no ambiguity when it came to bestowing official titles and ranks.

Tian Chengbi, the Royal Guard, and all the high-ranking military officials of the Xie faction were granted the title of Duke by Xie Kangnian.

Many Xie faction generals also received titles of marquis and earl.

Furthermore, Xie Kangnian promptly promulgated a new system of benefits for noble titles, painting a grand picture for these newly ennobled nobles!

Xie Kangnian personally promised at his coronation ceremony that the new system of nobility and welfare would take effect immediately after the pacification of the country!

Moreover, Xie Kangnian publicly stated: The empire will absolutely not mistreat those meritorious officials who have shed blood and sweat for the empire!

With peace prevailing throughout the land, meritorious officials are all rewarded...

Xie Kangnian's words can be summed up in one simple way.

That is: with him as emperor, these people will be able to obtain enough wealth and honor to protect their descendants and be passed down for generations!

Those who jump out to sing a different tune are destroying their wealth and prosperity.

This is actually a subtle reminder to everyone: when they are needed, they should not hold back their efforts; they will reap greater rewards by going all out!

It was expected that someone would oppose Xie Kangnian's ascension to the throne.

Therefore, the entire Xie faction was well prepared for the war that would follow Xie Kangnian's ascension to the throne.

Moreover, these warlords of the Xie faction did not show much concern about the upcoming war.

On this issue, Xie Kangnian and his generals were surprisingly in agreement.

Like Zhuo Yongwang's side, Xie Kangnian's side also felt that their chances of winning were much higher than the opponent's once the war started.

Therefore, in this situation where both sides feel good about themselves, both camps, bound together by interests, are giving their all to embrace the final victory as the victors...

Zhuo Yongwang's method of dividing the conquered territories equally according to merit greatly inspired the fighting spirit of the anti-rebel army.

Xie Kangnian was no pushover either—he fully mobilized the ambitions of Xie's generals to gain merit on the battlefield and acquire greater benefits by promising hereditary titles and perpetual wealth.

It can be said that both sides about to engage in battle are in a state of high morale.

Profit can drive people mad.

The energy unleashed by a conflict of interests between two parties with the same goal is bound to be enormous.

It is foreseeable that this war against the rebellion triggered by Xie Kangnian's usurpation of the throne will be an extremely fierce battle!

After all, everyone believed that this battle would be the "ultimate war" that would determine the fate of the Great Qian Empire.