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During the selection process for the Imperial Guard, a small number of elite soldiers were stuck at the sub-monarch level and failed to meet the monarch level standards.

They were not wasted; they were all transferred to the Iron Warrior Legion to continue honing their combat capabilities and contributing their remaining energy to the defense of the Great Xia Dynasty.

Today, this Imperial Guard, though numbering less than a hundred, is arguably the most elite fighting force in the Great Xia Dynasty.

Each of them exuded a terrifying aura befitting a legitimate monarch.

Vast as the sea, sharp as a knife,

Yet they controlled it with extreme precision, keeping it firmly within three feet of their bodies, not letting even a trace escape.

Unassuming and unapproachable, yet possessing an invisible deterrent force.

At a glance, it was clear that this was a group of true elite guards capable of slaying emperors, vanquishing demons, and protecting the very foundation of the nation.

It is the sharpest sword in Chu Ming's hand, and the most solid barrier for the Great Xia.

Each Imperial Guard had a faint golden-white halo hanging behind their neck.

The halo flowed, gentle yet majestic.

It wasn't just decoration; Chu Ming based it on the Blazing Sun Ring of the Golden Titan.

The improved and optimized variant of the Divine Ring is a perfect fusion of matter and energy.

This divine ring can not only gather pure light energy to launch devastating attacks, but also pierce through all evil spirits and enemies;

It can better distinguish between truth and falsehood and see through illusions. Any disguise or evil spirit will have nowhere to hide under the halo of the divine halo.

At the same time, it can also dispel all evil spirits and purify the surrounding negative energy, protecting the area.

In addition, the Imperial Guards were constantly enveloped in a layer of golden-white holy light, both gentle and majestic.

It possesses both divine purity and the fierceness of the Imperial Guard.

This wasn't a deliberate act of enhancement; rather, Chu Ming used many unique materials that were only his own during the process of creating them.

So much so that the Holy Light became an innate trait of the Imperial Guard.

It also became a symbol of their identity.

This highlights their specialness and nobility.

Inside the small conference room, everyone gazed at Wang Zhen in the corner, feeling the restrained, supreme monarch-level pressure emanating from him.

Then, thinking of this imperial guard force of less than a hundred men, all of whom were monarch-level warriors, their eyes flashed with shock and awe.

With such an imperial guard in place,

His Majesty the Great Xia's prestige and intimidation were off the charts.

Countless people will have unwavering faith and belief in the Great Xia Dynasty.

.........

The shock from the Imperial Guard had not yet subsided in the small meeting room.

Chu Ming sat upright in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over the group of decision-makers. His tone was calm and decisive as he issued an important instruction concerning the future of Europe.

"Regarding the request from Grand Duke Eileen of Oren-Victoria, I have specific instructions. Listen carefully."

In an instant, the entire room fell silent. Zhang Biyan, Hua Zhanhong, Master Ciming, and others all focused their attention and listened intently, without the slightest sign of slackening.

Chu Ming spoke slowly, each sentence clear, forceful, and concise: "Granting Grand Duchess Eileen the qualification to establish an army."

They were permitted to form four regular legions.

They were incorporated into the military order of the Great Xia allied states and placed under the control of the Great Xia central government.

Wang Wenyan nodded slightly and added softly, "Your Majesty, Grand Duchess Eileen has a firm stance and is loyal to Great Xia."

Granting them the right to establish an army,

This will further solidify Great Xia's influence in Europe; this move is appropriate.

Everyone present harbored their own thoughts—based on Grand Duchess Eileen's loyalty to Great Xia and her...bond with His Majesty Chu Ming.

Logically, in addition to establishing military power, she should also be granted the title of imperial concubine to demonstrate the importance that Great Xia attaches to her and to further strengthen the relationship between Victoria and Great Xia.

It's a marriage alliance!

Just look at how useful it is—you'll know when the world has ever stopped using it!

But everyone knew the truth but kept it to themselves.

At this time, Chu Ming had not yet officially adopted the title of Emperor, and the court etiquette system had not yet been fully finalized.

No one dared to bring up such a matter of status rashly; they could only keep it to themselves and wait for the right opportunity.

Chu Ming slightly raised his hand, signaling him to pause, and continued, "I have finalized the specific regulations for the four armies; just strictly enforce them."

"The first one, the Holy Knight Iron Warrior Legion."

"Divided into eight camps: Humility, Honor, Courage, Mercy, Honesty, Justice, Sacrifice, and Loyalty."

The core essence lies in virtue.

Those whose moral character fails to meet the standard

Regardless of combat strength, no one is allowed to enter the camp.

Master Zhang of Longhu Mountain stroked his beard and nodded: "Only by determining the source of soldiers through virtue can we build a loyal, reliable, and principled elite force. Your Majesty's consideration is thorough." (The next chapter is even more exciting: Chapter 434 Appoints Eileen as Commander-in-Chief of the Four Great Legions. We look forward to your presence.)

Zhang Biyan (Zhang Julu), standing to the side, lightly tapped the table with his fingertips, a knowing glint in his eyes, and he had already made a clear judgment in his mind.

As a seasoned politician, he was well aware that Chu Ming's actions were not simply about "loyalty" but actually concealed three deeper meanings.

Firstly, these Holy Knight Iron Warriors are the core fighting force that Eileen controls in Oren, and also the face of Great Xia in the West.

The situation in Europe is complex, with numerous factions and those who covet Victoria's position and secretly collude with foreign powers.

If one only considers combat strength and ignores moral character, it is inevitable that treacherous and wicked people will be mixed in.

At best, it would leak military secrets; at worst, it would lead to defection on the battlefield, causing trouble for the Great Xia.

However, after the formation of the Fourth Army, it had a strong force and was far away in Europe, making it difficult for the central government of Great Xia to control it in real time.

By establishing eight virtues, including humility and honor, as the camp's code of conduct, the aim was to instill the spirit and character of this legion.

To ensure that soldiers fundamentally embrace loyalty and uphold ethical standards,

Loyal to Eileen, but even more loyal to Great Xia.

To fundamentally eliminate the hidden dangers of privatization and disobedience.

Thirdly, the people of Europe have always revered chivalry, virtue, and faith.

Selecting soldiers based on virtue would not only win the approval and support of the people of Oren, but also allow Irene to more quickly consolidate her power and rule.

This also demonstrates the rigor and strategic vision of the Great Xia's military, further consolidating Great Xia's influence in Europe.

Zhang Julu sighed inwardly, thinking that His Majesty's methods were becoming increasingly sophisticated.

What appears to be a simple selection criterion actually takes into account combat capability control, public sentiment cohesion, and strategic planning, demonstrating a far deeper level of consideration than it could have a year ago.

Chu Ming did not respond and continued his deployment:

"The second force, the Dragon Knight Legion"

With the Dragonborn of Wanlong Valley as the core link, they are bound to Eileen's direct bloodline.

"Double restrictions apply; they are only authorized to obey Eileen and the Great Xia Central Government, and are not allowed to act without authorization."

Hua Zhanhong stepped forward and asked in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, should the Hall of Worship coordinate the deployment of the Dragon Knight Legion's dragon descendants?"

Should the domestic Dragon Knight Legion also be modified?

Should our department contact Lady Xuewu in advance?

"No need," Chu Ming said calmly. "I will personally inform Xue Wu. You just need to make sure things are handled smoothly."

"The third Blue Eagle Army, the fourth Civilian Army,"

Both legions will be provided with benefits according to the standards of a Class C legion, and no deductions are allowed.

"The troop composition mainly consists of ordinary people, low-level mages, and first-level martial artists."

Each of them should allocate one million [units/items].

The team must be assembled within two months.

"Achieving combat readiness within five months is required; there must be no delay."

"At the same time, five months later, one Silvermoon-class mothership (the third mothership class) will be allocated, along with three battleships, ten cruisers, and several other auxiliary vessels."

Gao Yucai immediately responded, "Your Majesty, rest assured, the State Council will do its utmost to allocate resources and coordinate personnel to ensure the timely completion of the formation and will not hold back any progress."

Chu Ming's gaze sharpened, and he emphasized, "Both armies must maintain strict records, undergo rigorous training, understand the greater good, and be prepared for battle at all times!"

"Grand Duke Irene is appointed Commander-in-Chief of the Fourth Army."

He commands four legions and has full authority to deploy them.

Responsible for the formation, training, and deployment of the four armed forces.

"In addition, the central management system of the four legions is directly accessed by Luo Shen."

Real-time synchronization of military information, access control, logistical support, and rewards and punishments ensures smooth military command and prevents any unauthorized troop deployments, disobedience, or corruption.

"The military flags will be uniformly made by the central government of Great Xia and delivered to Victoria within a month, to be handed over to Eileen, so as to complete the flag-raising ceremony as soon as possible."

After Chu Ming finished speaking, his gaze swept across the entire room. "Everyone, do you have any objections?"

The officials exchanged glances, bowed respectfully, and replied in unison, "We have no objection and will obey Your Majesty's decree!"

Chu Ming nodded slightly, his tone softening: "Eileen is loyal to Great Xia and is an important asset to Great Xia in Europe."

I believe her!

Give her soldiers and power, let her stabilize the situation in Europe, which will stabilize the Western order and buy precious time for our Great Xia to develop!

Everyone must cooperate fully.

"Your Majesty, we obey!"

The brief decision-making dialogue concluded, and the order to form the Fourth Army was finalized.

The landscape of Europe will also undergo new changes with the emergence of these four legions.