My father is a Confucian sage, but the system forces me to be a crude warrior

Chapter 448 naturally supports the Zeng family!

[A proclamation condemning the traitor, vowing to execute Xu the rebel!]

It was jointly signed by Zeng Shilin, Duke Wenqing; Zeng Anmin, Director of the Imperial City South; Qin Shoucheng, Minister of Revenue; and Shi Ze, Dean of Qilin Academy.

It is said that:

The Confucian sage established the dynasty, protecting the nation and its people!
When the demonic atmosphere dissipates, humanity will flourish.

There is now a disgrace to the Taoist sect, Xu Huai, who, under the guise of the Celestial Master, acts like a wolf in sheep's clothing!

Their crimes are obvious, enough to make even gods and ghosts weep blood. When this proclamation arrives, we shall all unite to condemn them!

His first crime: murdering the emperor and usurping the throne!
Xu Huaiyin, a cultivator of the Qi Condensation Sect, lay dormant in the imperial court. Under the guise of alchemy, he actually used Emperor Jianhong as a cauldron! He cooked a dragon to refine the cauldron, staining the imperial court with blood—an unprecedented act of tyranny!
Its second crime: It defies the will of Heaven!

The Confucian sages changed the rules, which were of paramount importance to the nation's destiny and were the foundation for protecting all living beings!
Xu, holding 30% of the private transport, intends to reverse the world and restore the demonic world of "fate separatism".

To deprive humanity of the protection of its national destiny and to make it a prey for demons! This is the crime of treason!
His third crime: slaughtering loyal and virtuous people!

After murdering the emperor, he used evil magic to kill the crown prince and slaughter loyal ministers!
If it weren't for Tianyou's loyalty and righteousness, who used a spatial secret technique to escape to Qinghai, the bloodline of the Holy Dynasty would have been almost wiped out!
If the traitor Xu is not eliminated, the country will cease to exist!

He used the Taoist destiny to override the national destiny, which is actually putting private interests before public ones and suppressing righteousness with evil!

Today, we raise our banner in Qinghai, uniting to fight against the rebels. Our purpose is not to vie for power, but to fight for three things:

To avenge my father and my lord!
Two safeguards of the nation's destiny and its fundamental principles!

The survival of the human race is assured!

All citizens of my holy dynasty, regardless of whether they are soldiers, civilians, or laypeople:
The one who beheads the traitor Xu and presents his head will be granted a fief of ten thousand households and bestowed with good fortune!
Whoever severs the hands and feet of his followers will be rewarded with a thousand pieces of gold and granted a hereditary title!
Those fellow Daoists who have abandoned darkness, may their past sins be pardoned and their Daoist credentials recorded!
This proclamation is as lawful as the heavenly army commands! Wherever the heavenly troops point, the evil path will surely perish!

Marshal Zeng Shilin (seal) who led the campaign against the rebels

Zeng Anmin, the Imperial City Compass Commander (Seal)
Qin Shoucheng, Minister of Revenue (Seal)
In the spring of the first year of the Lide era, in Qinghai City.

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The counterattack from Qinghai City against the call to punish Zeng Guofan was equally swift.

And after the imperial edict was drafted, the coronation ceremony of the chubby Crown Prince Wang Yuanzhen officially began!
The simple drill ground was filled with a solemn atmosphere.

The temporary platform was covered with bright yellow brocade.

The chubby prince... no, he is now the Emperor Lide of the Great Holy Dynasty.

At this moment, he was wearing a hastily made dragon robe.

Surrounded by important officials such as Zeng Shilin and Shi Ze, he completed the ceremony of offering sacrifices to Heaven and informing his ancestors, and receiving the imperial seal to ascend the throne.

The "Edict of Accession to the Throne" read by Zeng Shilin and the "Proclamation to Punish the Traitor Xu," which was filled with tears and listed ten major crimes committed by Xu Huai, ignited the passion of everyone present.

"Slay the traitor Xu! Reclaim the capital!"

The roars of countless soldiers shook the snow piled on the city walls, causing it to fall in a flurry.

"Everyone loves you, please be safe."

Wang Yuanzhen's expression was dignified, displaying the demeanor befitting an emperor.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!!"

Zeng Anmin slowly rose to his feet.

Looking at Wang Yuanzhen dressed in a dragon robe, Zeng Anmin's face showed a maternal smile.

It's like watching your son, whom you've had for many years, suddenly grow up.

"This chubby kid does have some of my style."

Zeng Anmin stroked his chin, then looked out of the training ground and murmured softly:

"My first wife, why isn't she here yet..."

If the little fat boy's coronation ceremony had the support of the neighboring country's emperor, his ascension to the throne would be far more legitimate than that "false emperor" that Xu the scoundrel just pulled out of the capital.

Just as he frowned.

Suddenly, the master of ceremonies announced loudly:

"Her Majesty the Empress of Lin Kingdom and Jiang Kingdom has sent an envoy to congratulate the new ruler on his ascension to the throne!"

coming!

Zeng Anmin's lips curled up slightly.

He had told the Empress about this matter through the Heavenly Dao Diagram an hour ago.

Empress Gu Xiangnan naturally expressed her support with both hands and feet.

A group of distinguished envoys, carrying a huge gift box covered with bright yellow silk, entered the center of the training ground under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

The leading envoy bowed respectfully, his voice clear and resonant:

"By the decree of Her Majesty the Empress of Jiang Kingdom, I congratulate the new emperor of the Holy Dynasty on his ascension to the throne! May the diplomatic relations between our two nations be forever strong, and may we jointly resist evil and rebellion! This is the will of my lord, congratulations on the new dynasty!"

The silk was lifted, revealing dazzling treasures inside.

What jade-carved Qilin, what a magnificent pearl from the Jiang Kingdom...

Several boxes, sealed with tape, were clearly extremely valuable cultivation resources.

Big gift!

"Tsk."

The fact that the first wife was able to produce so many treasures in such a short time shows how much she takes what I said to heart.

As news of this coronation ceremony spread.

These congratulatory gifts from the Empress will naturally be spread around as well!
Such a generous gift far exceeds the usual diplomatic protocol.

Its political significance is self-evident.

This is the most powerful public recognition and support that Jiang Kingdom has given to the Qinghai City court and Emperor Lide!
With this great gift appearing.

The entire training ground fell silent for a moment.

"Shhh!!"

Then countless strange gazes focused on Zeng Anmin.

Why are they all looking at me?

Zeng Anmin blinked and looked up at the crowd.

Zeng Shilin carried him on his back, so he couldn't see the expression on his father's face.

But... there was a hint of a smile on Shi Ze's face.

Qin Shoucheng's expression was unfriendly.

The eldest princess's face turned cold.

Only the chubby little prince... Emperor Lide, secretly gave him a wicked smile.

"No... haven't my first wife and I kept our relationship very secret? Is it really that obvious?"

Zeng Anmin naturally sensed what these people meant.

It feels like they all know already?

For a moment, Zeng Anmin felt as if he had a thorn in his side, and he was restless and uneasy.

Especially the expressions of Qin Shoucheng and the eldest princess.

You two are really a bit scary!
"Whoo~"

Zeng Anmin also knew that it was time for him to speak up.

He stood tall and straight, with a resolute look in his eyes.

Approaching the envoy, he solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute, his voice loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire hall:
"Zeng Anmin, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor, expresses his gratitude to Her Majesty the Empress of Jiang Kingdom for her great kindness! Her Majesty the Empress is a woman of great virtue and righteousness. In the time of crisis for the Holy Dynasty, she did not shy away from suspicion, spoke out for justice, and provided strong assistance!"

"Our Holy Dynasty will forever be deeply grateful for this kindness and friendship!"

“Anmin also knows that this is an act by Her Majesty the Empress, who cares for all the people, sees through evil, and upholds justice!”

"The Empress's magnanimity and breadth of vision are truly admirable!"

His words were full of sincere appreciation.

He cleverly elevated the support of his first wife to the level of "having the world in mind" and "upholding justice".

This not only responded to the generous gift, but also vindicated Jiang's position in front of the world.

The envoy had clearly received special instructions from Gu Xiangnan.

His smile was especially genuine when he faced Zeng Anmin:

"You flatter me, Lord Zeng."

"Your Majesty often says that the Holy Dynasty and the Jiang Kingdom are as close as lips and teeth. The evil Xu is going against the tide and is an enemy of the whole world."

“Supporting His Majesty Lide and eliminating the traitors is the duty of our Jiang Kingdom, and it is also what our lord should do.”

The messenger spoke the last four words with profound meaning.

As he spoke, he raised an eyebrow at Zeng Anmin.

It carries an unspoken, ambiguous feeling.

……

in the crowd.

The eldest princess, clad in silver armor, stood at the forefront of the military generals, her face as cold and aloof as frost.

She looked at the undisguised gentleness and appreciation in Zeng Anmin's eyes as he faced the Jiang Kingdom's envoy.

Listen to his words, in which he lavishly praises Gu Xiangnan.

Her hands, hidden in her sleeves, were already clenched into fists, her nails digging deep into her palms.

She and Zeng Anmin had fought side by side and shared life and death.

Although she didn't want to admit it, the feelings that had quietly grown had already seeped into her very bones.

At this moment, watching him with another woman.

Especially one that is equally dazzling.

Even women of higher status showed such obvious closeness and admiration...

That suppressed emotion instantly transformed into cold needles, piercing my heart with countless sharp points.

"Click~"

A barely perceptible sound rang out.

That was the sound of her crushing the jade ring between her fingers.

She forced herself to look away and gaze at Emperor Lide, who was now grinning wickedly at Zeng Anmin from the high platform…

Their lips were pressed tightly together.

The jawline is taut.

...............

Time passed slowly.

a long distance away.

The Governor's Mansion on Fengqi Road.

Lou Yingqi was facing two completely different documents on his desk.

One of them was a "Proclamation to Punish the Rebels" bearing the seal of the Grand Secretary of the capital and signed by Master Xu.

He was ordered by his superiors to send troops to punish Zeng and his son, who were considered traitors.

The other document bears the seal of "Grand Marshal Li De Expelling the Rebels" [A proclamation to slay the traitor Xu!]

And a copy of the edict of Emperor Lide's ascension to the throne.

At this moment, Lou Yingqi's eyes flashed with a cold light.

Ever since the upheaval in the capital and the news of Zeng Anmin's escape with the Crown Prince, he had prepared for the impending doom to his family.

His Lou family had been loyal and virtuous for generations. And he had long been branded as a member of the Zeng Guofan faction.

His family in the capital... he dared not think about it.

Every time I think of it, my heart aches as if it's being torn apart...

"Tong'er... I'm so sorry, Father." Lou Yingqi clenched his teeth tightly.

The elderly man, nearing fifty, had a deep sorrow in his eyes.

at this time.

The guard's voice suddenly rang out from outside the door:

"Governor! The young master... the young master is back!"

His voice was filled with an undisguised joy.

"What?!" Lou Yingqi's grief-stricken face suddenly froze.

Then he suddenly stood up and knocked over the chair with a "bang".

But he seemed oblivious, staring blankly out the door.

He thought he was hallucinating.

"Pat-pat-pat~"

Footsteps sounded.

A travel-worn figure strode in.

The figure knelt down with a thud, choking back tears, and said, "Father! Your unfilial son has returned!"

Lou Yingqi looked down at the person in disbelief.

The familiar voice that person spoke was one he often heard in his dreams!

"Tong'er! Is it really you?!"

Lou Yingqi staggered over and rushed over to help his son up.

His rough, large hands trembled as he stroked his son's face... as if to confirm that this was not a dream.

His lips trembled, his voice hoarse:
"You...how did you escape? Your mother and the others...they..."

"Father! They're all alive! They're all alive!"

Lou Tong gripped his father's hand tightly and said excitedly:
"It was Young Master Zeng! When the capital was in chaos, Old Dog Xu tried to commit murder! It was Young Master Zeng who used his extraordinary abilities."

"Not only did they take away His Highness the Crown Prince, the Qin family, the Duke's family, and Dean Shi, but they also took our entire Lou family, as well as the families of several close colleagues, to Qinghai City! We...we are all safe!"

Lou Yingqi shuddered violently.

I was incredibly excited.

His body trembled for a long time before slowly calming down.

"This is the second time the young master has saved your life."

"My Lou family owes the Zeng family a debt we can never repay in this lifetime."

Lou Tong also pursed his lips tightly.

He naturally agreed with what his father said.

"Well done! Well done, Young Master Zeng!"

Lou Yingqi's voice trembled slightly:
"This kindness and virtue is something my Lou family can never repay, even if it means dying a thousand deaths!"

With a "whoosh," Lou Yingqi suddenly turned around.

He grabbed the copy of the "Proclamation Against the Rebels" from the capital city from his desk and tore it to shreds!

He walked to the entrance of the main hall and addressed the officials of Fengqi Road, both high and low, who had rushed to the scene upon hearing the news, as well as the personal guards gathered outside, his voice booming like a bell:

"Xu Huai murdered the emperor and usurped the throne, spread falsehoods, held the court hostage, and acted perversely!"

"Now His Majesty Li De has ascended the throne in Qinghai, succeeding to the throne. Marshal Zeng and his son are unparalleled in loyalty and righteousness, turning the tide! I, Lou Yingqi, in the name of the Governor-General of Fengqi Road, hereby swear an oath!"

"Use the full strength of Fengqi Road—"

"Drain all the grain, fodder, and weapons from the treasury!"

"Requisition all laborers and carriages!"

"For His Majesty the Emperor who is fighting the rebellion! For Marshal Zeng! For the army that is suppressing the rebellion, to transport provisions and ensure a smooth retreat!"

"All soldiers and civilians of Fengqi Road shall unite as one, be loyal to the new dynasty, and kill the traitor Xu! May those who break this oath be condemned by heaven and earth!"

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Xiliu Road.

Governor's Office

Governor-General An Jiuyuan of Xiliu sat in the main seat, with the main officials and generals of the region seated below him.

On the desk were two proclamations, one from the capital and the other from Qinghai.

The lobby was completely silent, the atmosphere heavy.

All eyes were on An Jiuyuan.

An Jiuyuan picked up the proclamation from the capital, glanced at it, and put it down expressionlessly.

He picked up the Qinghai document again and read it carefully, word by word.

He remained silent for a moment, then slowly raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd below.

Finally, it landed on that manifesto from Qinghai, the voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears:

"Everyone."

He waved the Qinghai manifesto in his hand:
"The crimes of the traitor Xu that are stated in this proclamation are all numerous and detailed, stained with blood and tears. This Governor... believes them!"

He stood up, walked to the center of the hall, looked around at everyone, and his tone suddenly became impassioned:
"Do you all still remember the once-in-a-century drought that struck our Xiliu Road last year?"

"The land is thousands of miles bare, and there are people dying of hunger everywhere!"

"Xuanlun Manor, through their treacherous schemes, has plunged my entire Xiliu into injustice!!"

"At that time, who was it that defied public opinion, disregarded their own safety, and personally went to Qinghai to raise funds and transport life-saving grain for Xiliu?"

"Who dares to challenge the Xuanlun Manor, a place teeming with hidden talents, with a mere two hundred soldiers?!"

"It's Zeng Anmin!"

"If it weren't for Zeng Anmin, Xiliu would have long been a living hell!"

"You and I, along with all the people of this city, have long since turned to dust!"

"This is a life-saving grace!"

An Jiuyuan slammed his hand on the table, making the teacups jump around.

"Xu Ni?? He's nothing but a traitor who murdered his lord!"

"He supported a puppet ruler, causing chaos in the court! His intentions are despicable!"

"How dare you now distort the truth and frame loyal and virtuous people?"

"My mind is made up!" An Jiuyuan declared resolutely.

"The Western Route recognizes only His Majesty Li De of Qinghai as the legitimate ruler! We obey only Marshal Zeng's order to suppress the rebellion!"

"From this day forward, we will mobilize our troops, prepare for war, allocate provisions, and provide full support to the army that is marching south to quell the rebellion!"

"Anyone who dares to speak ill of the traitor Xu should not blame this military governor for being ruthless!"

Officials and generals below.

Many of them have suffered from drought.

Most of them were victims of oppression from Xuanlun Manor.

Without further hesitation, they answered in unison:
"We obey the Governor-General's order! We pledge our loyalty to His Majesty Li De! We will support the army that is quelling the rebellion!"

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Fengqi Road, Xiliu Road, Dongchang Road, Anyi Road...

Different places have different opinions.

Apart from Fengqi Road and Xiliu Road.

The rest did not rush to express their opinions, but waited quietly.

They are waiting.

Waiting for news from the front lines.

If their campaign against the southern mountains fails, they will not say it openly, but they will secretly align themselves with Master Xu.

But if the Zeng family father and son succeed.

They will naturally consider it carefully.

"If you want to be considered legitimate, you must achieve unparalleled merit."

And these are the thoughts of the governors-general in various regions.

Zeng Anmin and his son Zeng Shilin could naturally guess it!
Therefore, as soon as the coronation ceremony ended...

Qinghai City quickly entered a state of war.

Click on the table.

Zeng Shilin, the Grand Marshal who led the campaign against the rebels, was dressed in military uniform and exuded an imposing aura.

Below the stage, the soldiers of the southern expedition, fully equipped and ready to go, were gleaming with armor and exuding a fierce aura.

Zeng Anmin, also dressed in black armor with a battle axe at his waist, stood slightly behind his father.

His gaze swept across the military formation below the stage.

Finally, the princess landed on the familiar, aloof, and upright silver figure in front of her.

The princess also felt his gaze, and turned her head slightly, her cool phoenix eyes meeting his.

The frost on her face seemed to melt slightly, and she nodded almost imperceptibly at him.

All personal feelings between children.

Faced with national and personal grievances, and the chilling atmosphere of the army's departure, she suppressed them all deeply into her heart.

At this moment, they share only one identity: commanders of an army!
Zeng Shilin drew his sword, pointing it south to the mountains, his voice booming like thunder.
"Soldiers! Though the evil forces have temporarily retreated, their ambitions remain! The traitor Xu is in the capital, committing perverse acts! How can our holy dynasty allow such evil influences to linger?!"

"By order of His Majesty Li De, we swear an oath to march south, sweep away the demons, and cleanse the world! To restore the capital and clear the way for our retreat!"

"Victory is assured in this battle!"

"We must win! We must win! We must win!"

The shouts, as loud as mountains and as powerful as the ocean, resounded through the sky.

Zeng Anmin walked to the Princess's side, and the two stood side by side.

Looking south, the mountains appear even more layered and majestic after the snowfall.

There lies an unfinished battlefield, a new journey.

"Your Highness," Zeng Anmin said in a low voice, his tone carrying the solemnity of embarking on a new journey.

"We'll be fighting side by side again."

The eldest princess looked straight ahead.

The silver armor gleamed with a cold luster in the early spring sunlight.

She parted her red lips slightly, uttering only two words, yet they carried the weight of a thousand pounds:

"It's time to hit the road."

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(End of this chapter)