I wield power with my innate talents, and forge the Heavenly Court.

Chapter 211 Recapture of Jinzhou, National Era and Annals

Seeing Zu Dashou's worry, Ye Changming couldn't help but smile and comfort him:
"General, do not worry. Our militia has modern artillery and firearms, and everyone is skilled in supernatural abilities. A mere tens of thousands of Qing troops can be wiped out with the flick of a wrist."

"Oh!"

Zu Dashou forced a smile and nodded, but he felt something was off.

Although the People's Salvation Army only took a few months to almost fight the Ming Dynasty and had even defeated the Qing army, its strength is beyond doubt.

However, he always felt that five thousand soldiers were not enough.

Deep down, he was even wondering if surrendering to the People's Salvation Army was the right choice.

However, since things had already come to this point, he could only wait until tomorrow to see the final outcome of the battle.

The next day, Zu Dashou stood on the city wall, looking down at the tens of thousands of Qing troops below. He looked into the distance with great anxiety, hoping for reinforcements to arrive soon, but also worried about the great defeat that would follow. His mind was in turmoil.

Time flew by, and soon it was noon, around 11:45.

Ye Changming, who was standing next to him, suddenly said something.

"coming!"

"Coming? What's coming?"

Zu Dashou was taken aback at first, but then he realized that Ye Changming was referring to the arrival of reinforcements.

However, when Zu Dashou looked around, he did not see any sign of the army.

"Boom boom boom"

Just as he was wondering, a loud rumbling sound suddenly came from afar.

The next instant, he saw a black dot flying in from the sky, heading towards the Qing army camp outside the city.

"This is... artillery!"

Zu Dashou hesitated before speaking.

"That's right, these are artillery pieces!"

Ye Changming nodded proudly.

Upon hearing this, Zu Dashou looked towards the outside of the city with slight surprise.

He certainly had seen artillery before.

However, he had never seen a cannon that could fire at such a distance before.

Based on the sound of the cannon fire and the direction from which the shells initially came, it must have been at least twenty miles away.
Nowadays, it's already quite remarkable for artillery to be able to fire a few miles; firing twenty miles is something we've never even dreamed of.

However, what shocked them even more was yet to come.

As the countless shells fell, they immediately exploded with a deafening roar, sending up bursts of fire and shrapnel shockwaves that knocked over and killed countless Qing soldiers.

Huang Taiji, who was in the distance, and Dorgon and others who had just escaped back, saw the sudden explosion in the camp and instantly recalled the scene when they fought against the militia.

"Oh no! The militia is attacking!"

"The Great Khan."

"withdraw!"

Huang Taiji gritted his teeth, but still quickly issued the order.

When they couldn't find a way to effectively counter the militia's artillery and firearms, their only option when facing the militia was to retreat and preserve their strength.

"Boom boom boom"

Hearing the loud noises coming from below the city and seeing the chaotic Qing army camp, Zu Dashou was dumbfounded.

"This, this, this"

Zu Dashou opened his mouth, but felt his throat was dry and he couldn't speak.

After a long while, Zu Dashou, who had just regained his senses, looked at the chaotic Qing army camp below the city and blurted out.

"Should we coordinate with reinforcements and launch a pincer attack on the Qing army outside the city?"

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Upon hearing this, Ye Changming glanced at the Qing army camp outside the city, where cannons were roaring, and then turned to look at Zu Dashou with a strange expression.

Are you sure you want to leave the city now and attack the Qing army from both sides?
"Uh, haha, just kidding, just kidding, I was just too shocked."

Sensing Ye Changming's gaze, Zu Dashou suddenly realized that if they went out of the city now, they would not only be attacking the Qing army from both sides, but they would be sending themselves to their deaths.

Moreover, he was killed by friendly fire.

For a moment, Zu Dashou felt embarrassed, as he was still too shocked to react.

After a slight pause, Zu Dashou said again with emotion:

"I had long heard that the firearms of our militia were the best in the world, but I never imagined they were so sharp."

Even from a distance of tens of miles, it can still hit the target with ease.

Its power is unimaginable.

"Under a close-range explosion, even someone with profound internal energy and wearing precious armor would likely find it difficult to withstand."

"That's right. The Heavenly King once said that even the mighty Mongol cavalry, under the guns and cannons of my militia, could become skilled singers and dancers."

"Capable of fighting and skilled in singing and dancing."

Zu Dashou murmured to himself, looking at the Qing army camp outside the city that had been almost completely plundered. His expression changed several times, but in the end, he nodded with a bitter smile of relief.

"Hehe, that's absolutely right!"

With such powerful firearms and cannons, the role of cavalry was greatly reduced, and their greater role was probably limited to long-distance raids and relocations.

As for the battle
Just look at what's in front of us; we haven't even seen the enemy yet, and they've already been wiped out.

During the time the two were talking, a battle cry suddenly came from afar below the city. The deafening roar gradually stopped, and another sound began to rise.

"clap clap"

Accompanied by the crisp sound of gunfire, batches of Qing soldiers who had managed to survive fell, and a group of rescue soldiers dressed in gray suddenly appeared.

Watching the one-sided slaughter below the city, Zu Dashou couldn't help but swallow hard again, a thought surfacing in his mind.

"The world is at peace!"

Furthermore, this large area of ​​Liaodong will soon be recovered.

When Zu Dashou sent troops to assist the rescue army in cleaning up the battlefield and welcoming the rescue army into the city in the afternoon, he was still somewhat dazed.

The siege of Jinzhou was thus lifted.

After relieving the siege of Jinzhou, the 5,000-strong rescue army quickly dispersed and recaptured Dalinghe Fort, Yizhouwei, Daqing Fort, and other places.

Standing once again at Dalinghe Fort, Zu Dashou couldn't help but have a complex expression on his face.

He had surrendered to the Qing Dynasty right here. Now, however, with the help of the People's Salvation Army, he had returned to this place.

However, the People's Salvation Army's recapture operation came to an end there.

The reason is that the People's Salvation Army expanded too quickly this time, destroying the Ming Dynasty in one fell swoop and annexing too many places, resulting in a severe shortage of manpower.

The fact that 20,000 could be sent outside the pass already took into account the special circumstances there.

However, as the number of areas taken over increased, the number of militia members gradually dispersed, becoming insufficient to support further expansion.

We can't possibly use just a few dozen people to defend the city, can we?

They are much stronger than ordinary people.

However, it did not reach the point of ignoring the difference in numbers.

If tens of thousands of Qing troops were to attack the city, a few dozen people simply could not withstand it.

Therefore, even though the dynasty wanted to recover Liaodong as soon as possible, it had no choice but to suspend its offensive.

On the other hand, after completely occupying and reorganizing the capital, the people once again petitioned the dynasty, requesting that it establish a new country and declare itself emperor.

This time, instead of conspiring in secret, the group submitted their petitions according to their own wishes.

This time, the dynasty did not refuse.

Wu Chang, Wang Zhiyuan, and others were overjoyed and began to discuss matters related to the founding of the nation.

However, when discussing the reign title and the name of the country, everyone always felt that things were not quite satisfactory.

More than a month has passed, and nothing has been decided yet.

Ultimately, everyone brought up the issue with the dynasty.

Looking at the reign titles listed by the crowd, Wang Chao also couldn't help but suffer from decision paralysis.

The determination of a country's name is not merely a choice of a name, but also a definition of national identity, a continuation of cultural heritage, and a plan for future development.

This decision will profoundly affect the country's image and its position in the world, which is why everyone has been discussing it back and forth and has been hesitant.

Among the many alternative names presented to the dynasty, words such as "Qian," "Kun," "Hua," and "Xia" were discussed by everyone.

Each of these words contains rich cultural significance and historical symbolism.

For example, "乾" implies fortitude and strength, representing the nation's unwavering commitment to serving the people and its powerful strength;

"Kun" symbolizes flexibility and inclusiveness, reflecting the country's open attitude and the integration of diverse cultures;

“Hua” represents the prosperity of Chinese culture and highlights the long history of the Chinese nation;
"Xia" is a tribute to ancient civilization, expressing the nation's respect for history and reverence for its ancestors.

The proposal of these country names not only sparked heated debates among the people, but also caused some hesitation among the dynasties themselves, who were unsure which one to choose.

In terms of the calendar system, the formulation of era names also embodies the vision for the new era and the aspirations of the people.

The title "Holy Emperor" was frequently mentioned in the discussions, and most people preferred this title.

It not only represents supreme ruling authority, but also embodies people's pursuit of peace, prosperity and well-being.

It also reflects the respect and trust that the general public had for the dynasty, and expresses their best wishes for the future of the country.

Finally, after much deliberation, the dynasty summoned everyone.

In the East Warm Pavilion, after everyone had exchanged greetings, Wang Chao spoke directly:
"Gentlemen, the matter of the nation's name is of great importance."

We believe that we should not only inherit the wisdom of our ancestors, but also create our own era.

Since ancient times, China has been a celestial empire, which is the will of Heaven and the aspiration of the people.

Now, after much thought, I intend to directly use the name 'Celestial Empire' to highlight the greatness of my Chinese nation.

What do you think?

When these words were spoken, everyone was shocked.

They hadn't expected the dynasty to come up with such a bold idea.

Celestial Empire? Can that really be used as the name of a country?
But thinking about it, it doesn't seem like there's anything wrong with it?
Who decided that the name of a dynasty must be based on the Qin, Han, Tang, and Ming dynasties?

Furthermore, with the current emperor ruling and his supernatural powers manifesting, there are virtually no starving people under the rule of the People's Army. This is a scene of prosperity that I have never even dreamed of before.

This is not much different from the legendary immortal realm, is it?
Not to mention, anyone who is conferred a title by the dynasty can mobilize the national fortune of a region and possesses supernatural powers far beyond imagination. How is this any different from the legendary celestial officials?

Furthermore, I've heard that the Heavenly King is also compiling a course on magic.

In the future, will everyone be able to learn magic?
Does that mean that all the people in the country will possess supernatural powers and magic? Will they all be immortals?

Thinking about it this way, naming it after the heavens is indeed quite fitting.

The more they pondered, the more they were able to appreciate the deeper meaning.

Yes, given the strength that the People's Army and the dynasty have demonstrated, why can't they be called the Celestial Empire?
"The Heavenly King is wise and benevolent!"

Wu Chang stepped forward and bowed deeply with an excited expression.

Upon seeing this, the others also rose and bowed, shouting loudly.

"The Heavenly King is wise and benevolent!"

"Please rise, everyone."

After Wang Chao smiled and asked everyone to stand up, he continued:

"As for the reign title, I don't think we need to choose one specifically."

"This"

Before Wang Chao finished speaking, Wu Chang became restless and immediately stood up to refute him.

However, before he could even stand up, Wang Chao waved his hand to stop him and continued:

"I think we can completely abandon the traditional method of dating using the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches supplemented by the emperor's reign title."

Let's start counting directly from our ancestors.

The Yellow Emperor was the ancestor of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors, and he is the progenitor of the Chinese nation. We can use the Yellow Emperor's reign to mark the beginning of time.

It also better showcases the long history and splendid culture of China.

As everyone listened to Wang Chao's account, they all fell into deep thought, for there was indeed some truth to it.

Using the Yellow Emperor's calendar for dating not only highlights the greatness and glory of the Chinese nation, but also inspires the people's patriotism and national pride.

Of course, some inaccurate calculations or inconveniences can be improved by referring to the Gregorian calendar.

After another half day of discussion, everyone finally decided that the new name of the country would be "Celestial Dynasty" to highlight its great status.

At the same time, it was decided to abandon the traditional reign title system and instead adopt the calendar named after the Yellow Emperor, namely the Yellow Emperor Calendar.

This move aims to showcase the profound historical heritage and cultural accumulation of the Chinese nation and enhance the national pride of the Chinese people.

(End of this chapter)