My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Of course.

"There is a disadvantage in doing so.

"That is, in name, our Beiliang is still a courtier of the Great Sheng Dynasty."

This point.

Chen Sansi naturally understood.

But this was the opponent's overt scheme.

If they didn't use the banner of King Jin, they would have to drag on endlessly.

The reason Chen Sansi was unwilling to delay was not only because he was worried about the Emperor's Foundation Establishment.

Most importantly, it was the Mang Mountain Ancestor Vein.

The revival of the Ancestor Vein is not something achieved overnight.

But Chen Sansi was unsure whether the cultivators of Sky Water Continent had any means to flood in through the Ancestor Vein on a large scale, which would be an even bigger problem and threaten everyone's safety.

Including the Seeking Immortal Tower and Guiyuan Sect behind King Jin, all posed threats to be guarded against.

As expected.

Most of the troops Xu Wencai sent out to accept the surrender returned disappointedly; many city generals, even civil servants within the city, refused to bow and submit. The Great Sheng had loyal ministers who would not yield to Chen, even civil servants were a crucial part of stability at the rear.

Thus.

Merging forces became the best strategy.

In the seventy-seventh year of Longqing, July.

The Beiliang army and King Jin's "New Court" merged into one.

In August of the same year.

King Jin, Cao Huan, holding a fake enthronement edict, held the grand Fengchan Ceremony at Ziwei Mountain in Lingzhou, which was recovered not long ago, offered sacrifices to heaven and ancestors, ascended the throne proclaiming himself Emperor, establishing the Yuan era as "Orthodox," thus marking the first year of Orthodox.

"I am blessed by heaven, inheriting the great enterprise of my imperial ancestors, continuing the orthodoxy of heaven and earth, now ascending the throne as Emperor, governing by the mandate of heaven, aiming to unify the realm. I deeply know the responsibility of governing the country and ensuring peace, and I must harbor benevolence, strive for diligent governance, open avenues for advice, reassure distant peoples, invite virtuous and talented gentlemen, and seek the well-being of my subjects and peace in the realm.

"To all my subjects... all people of the realm, be content, engage diligently in farming and weaving, and await the time when the country prospers, and the people are at peace with abundant harvests, at which time I will celebrate with you the peace and prosperity of the era."

Amidst the great chaos across the realm.

A grand Fengchan Ceremony was held atop the Ziwei Mountain in the Eastern region.

Eventually, within the Yangxin Palace, the first court meeting of the New Dynasty was held.

The content of this court meeting primarily involved the appointment of various officials.

Cao Huan, donned in a Dragon Robe, sat solemnly on the Dragon Chair.

At his side, a eunuch loudly read out the new appointments of the dynasty officials.

"Ming Qingfeng, appointed as Chief Minister, concurrently serving as Minister of War.

"Fang Qingyun, appointed as Vice Minister of the Cabinet, additionally conferred the title of State Duke of Chu, concurrently serving as Vice Minister of the Cabinet, Left Censor-in-Chief of the Imperial Supervision Office, and temporarily serving as Governorial Inspector of Yulu State, overseeing military affairs.

"Jian Shichuan, appointed as Academician of the Jianji Hall, concurrently serving as Minister of Revenue...

"..."

From the Cabinet to the Jinyi Guard, and even the Ritual Supervision were all thoroughly appointed on that day, indicating the arrangements had been in preparation for not just one or two days. Ultimately, the white robe appointment was announced.

"Beiliang King, Chen Sansi, responding to His Majesty's call to arms in times of peril, is truly a loyal and virtuous figure of the Great Sheng, a pillar of the Jiang Mountain and Society.

"Therefore, appointed to the position of Supervisor in the Supervisor Mansion, overseeing military affairs across both internal and external regions of twelve states during this war, wielding the False Yellow Halberd, elevated to the title of Grandmaster, recorded as Specially Advanced Grand Guardian, with all titles and ranks hereditary and permanent.

"Additionally, granted the privilege to wear sword and shoes in court, not obliged to quicken pace, nor named in salutation, with fief in Liangzhou, receiving a stipend of ten thousand households!"

In the Great Sheng Dynasty.

The Grandmaster was the highest among the Three Dukes; according to rites and laws, even the Emperor had to accord him due respect, which traditionally fell only upon greatly esteemed elder statesmen who had retired from the court.

Yet at this moment, it appeared upon a twenty-five-year-old young man.

Not only that, but also...

To oversee the military affairs of twelve states, though wartime, essentially equates to "controlling the national military," what immense power is that?!

The False Yellow Halberd, False Halberd, False Official's Tally.

This was the Great Sheng Dynasty's delegation of power, among which the False Yellow Halberd was the most noble, allowing not just the arbitrary execution of officers violating military orders but also adaptable strategic changes when necessary, almost akin to being a "monarch."

The final privilege of "wearing sword and footwear in court, not obliged to quicken pace, nor named in salutation" was unprecedented in Great Sheng, especially considering Chen Sansi's current standing, excluding the cultivators from Sky Water Continent, he could be regarded as the contemporary martial arts...

The foremost!

Instead of fortifying against him, it was as if the utmost trust was shown with the honor of "wearing sword and shoes in court."

However...

This was not the end!

After reading the appointments of civil and military officials, the eunuch picked up another scroll.

"Additionally!"

"Establishing the Chen Family Ancestral Temple, establishing the Society, posthumously honoring the ancestors of the Chen Family! Henceforth, the Chen Family shall eternally be our Great Sheng's 'Immortal Divine Generals'!"

Establishing the ancestral temple, posthumously honoring ancestors!

This was truly...

The zenith of ministerial glory!

What did this signify?!

Henceforth, the Chen Family became the most esteemed family in this world, second only to the Cao Family!

Bluntly put.

Adding the even higher honors of "Nine Other Conferred... bearing the Heavenly Son Sword, riding the Heavenly Son's golden chariot, ascending the Heavenly Son's banner," it would practically equate to being the "Emperor's assistant."

In a moment.

All civil and military officials were left dumbfounded.

On one hand, they were apprehensive of Chen Sansi reaching the zenith of ministerial glory at such a young age, on the other hand, they marveled at the Orthodox Emperor's trust in the white robe.

"This minister accepts the decree with gratitude."

Chen Sansi stood upright at the forefront, gently cupping his hands.

"Hehe~ beloved minister, no need for excessive courtesy."

The Orthodox Emperor, Cao Huan, remarked: "I heard that you and my twelfth brother are sworn brothers, which means you and I are also brothers, as I am a few years older than you, if you don't mind, you may call me brother in the future."

Looking back over two millennia of history, there was once the Great Wei's "Shun Emperor," who acknowledged the entrusted minister "Feng Shengwen" as the Assistant Father, unifying four countries, creating the Great Wei's golden era; also, the Former Yan's "Ming Emperor" honored "Yi Mingbo" with the rites of a master all his life.