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

Chapter 451 The Southern Mountains were captured, and the triumphant return was rewarded to the three armies!
Beijing.

The Celestial Master's Mansion of the Mysterious Array Division.

Master Xu sat cross-legged in the hall, his eyes slightly closed, his chest rising and falling slowly, each breath creating a rhythmic movement of the surrounding spiritual energy.

In front of him, where he sat cross-legged, was the courtyard of the Celestial Master's Mansion.

And in the courtyard, there was a person standing at that moment.

The man's face was somewhat pale, his lips were pursed together, and there was a hint of fear in his eyes as he looked at Master Xu.

The young man was wearing a dragon robe, and his body was trembling slightly.

He was the Prince of Yingchuan, who was enthroned by Master Xu, and is now the emperor of the Holy Dynasty, also known as Emperor Fengqian by his ministers.

The breeze comes slowly.

I don’t know how long it took.

Master Xu slowly opened his eyes, looked ahead, and finally landed on Emperor Fengqian, whose face was filled with fear in the courtyard.

"His Majesty."

Master Xu's calm voice rang out: "What were the gains from your trip to Shouyang Mountain?"

His voice was calm.

But it was this calm voice that made Emperor Fengqian's expression change in the courtyard.

He then quickly bowed to Master Xu:
"Your Excellency, I...I cannot sense...the dragon vein..."

As he said this, Emperor Fengqian's mouth was already filled with bitterness.

"Still can't sense it...?"

Master Xu narrowed his eyes.

Since the founding emperor's lineage, the Holy Dynasty has always been passed down through the direct line of succession.

The dragon vein only recognizes the direct line of blood.

Do you not see the neighboring Jiang Kingdom, where the throne has been passed down to a young girl?

It's not that other members of the royal family don't want the position, but rather that to sit in that position, you need the approval of the dragon vein...

If the new emperor cannot gain the approval of the dragon vein, he cannot issue imperial edicts and thus cannot influence the fate of the nation.

Master Xu's expression remained calm.

He stared at Emperor Fengqian in the courtyard for a long while.

Seeing this, Emperor Fengqian felt increasingly pressured, and his face grew paler and paler.

What can he do?
He was just having a good time at home when suddenly someone came to his house, took him down, and draped a yellow robe over him without saying a word...

Then he was drawn into this vast and chaotic world.

"Your Majesty, please return to the palace to rest. I will make the decision regarding the affairs of the Holy Dynasty."

Master Xu waved his hand lightly and then closed his eyes again.

Emperor Fengqian felt a slight sense of relief. After hastily bowing to Master Xu, he hurriedly headed out of the courtyard.

…………

Just after Emperor Fengqian left.

Master Xu slowly got up and walked towards the courtyard.

Finally, it stopped in the center of the courtyard.

"Since you're here, then show yourself."

Master Xu's voice cut through the mist.

"Junior brother, it's been so many years, how have you been?"

A figure appeared from beside a tree in the courtyard, appearing from nothing in the blink of an eye.

First came the lines and outlines, then the body was filled with the spiritual energy of the courtyard.

The figure looked to be about twenty-three or twenty-four years old, extremely young.

But those eyes gave people the feeling of supreme authority, as if they had been washed by the long river of time but still retained their original intentions.

As he appeared, everything in the courtyard paled in comparison, as if he were the protagonist of the world.

If Zeng Anmin had seen the eyes of this suddenly appearing young man, he would have been able to sense it.

He had seen those eyes before at Fa'an Temple!
He once used his black gold longbow to shoot down this pair of-eyed Buddha images in front of Fa'an Temple!
The identity of the person in front of him was obvious.

He is the current leader of the Dao!
However, what appeared this time was not the real body; at best, it could only be considered a clone that could be discarded at any time.

Master Xu's calm eyes turned towards the Daoist leader's avatar:

“On the day the Daoist sect was divided into three, our sect ties were severed. You may call me a fellow Daoist.”

It was obvious that he strongly resisted being called "junior brother".

"Hehe." The leader's clone chuckled lightly, calmly sizing up the figure of Master Xu in front of him.

"It's clear that Fellow Daoist Xu has been living a very good life these past few years."

"Whether it was good or bad, it's all in the past." Master Xu smiled faintly and shook his head.

"Hmm~ I have heard that a thousand years ago, when the Holy Dynasty invited you to come out of seclusion, he seemed to have used some kind of Taizu Long Fist without thinking?"

The Taoist priest's voice carried a hint of amusement.

……

As these words were spoken.

Master Xu's face visibly turned cold.

Hit someone but don't slap them in the face.

Curse people without exposing them.

The thing that Master Xu always called a disgrace is what people often refer to as "Emperor Taizu's three invitations to Master Xu".

"If there's nothing else, then leave and stop barking here." Master Xu's voice turned cold.

"Haha." The Taoist priest couldn't help but laugh out loud; he coughed slightly.
"I have come here today to visit Fellow Daoist Xu because I have important business to discuss."

"Speak," Master Xu said expressionlessly.

"I heard that you suffered a setback in front of the Zeng family, which led you to flee in your attempt to change the course of history. Unbeknownst to you, the direct descendant of the Holy Dynasty also fled, making you lose both your wife and your army..."

The Taoist priest spoke without thinking, which made Master Xu blush.

Master Xu stared at the Taoist leader's face for a while, then squeezed out a single word through clenched teeth:

"roll."

At the same time, a swift stream of air shot out from between Master Xu's fingers and headed towards the Daoist leader's clone!

"Don't rush." ​​The Taoist leader dodged the air current and looked at Master Xu, saying:

"I have come here today to help you."

Master Xu frowned slightly.

"I know you now need both third-grade and second-grade corpses." The Daoist leader's lips curled slightly as he looked at Master Xu.

"Coincidentally, after my Sword Sect's Grand Elder was beheaded by Zeng Anmin that day, the Sword Sect's Holy Son unwittingly took precautions and collected his body..."

"With him, you only need to find a third-rank official, and the national destiny and heavenly way can be changed to this qi destiny and heavenly way."

Upon hearing this, Master Xu squinted and looked at the Taoist leader.

The Taoist priest met his gaze calmly.

Eyes facing each other.

After a long time.

Master Xu sneered, "You've got a good plan."

"Without losing a single soldier, I will grant you a tremendous opportunity."

"So, are you willing or not?" The Taoist priest spread his hands.

Master Xu took a deep breath.

He then stared at the Daoist leader's clone in front of him for a long time.

Slowly uttering a single word:

"can."

"Hehe." The Daoist chief's lips curled up slightly. "I'll send someone to deliver it to you."

"Waiting for your good news."

After he finished speaking, his figure began to slowly fade away.

"Wow~"

Fallen leaves return to their roots.

The courtyard returned to silence.

Only Master Xu remained.

He stood there all alone, slowly lifting his eyelids to look up at the sky.

"Throughout my life, I have walked on thin ice."

"Do you think I can get to the other side?"

…………

The southern mountains of Wanyao Mountain have achieved a great victory!
The Zeng family, father and son, shook the entire world with this achievement worthy of being recorded in history. In early spring, the city of Qinghai shed the grimness and tension of wartime.

On the city wall, the brand-new "Erecting Virtue" dragon flag and the holy dynasty's black battle flag fluttered in the wind.

The city gates were wide open, and the Zhuque Avenue, which had been swept clean, was crowded with people who were eagerly waiting.

After more than a year of recuperation, many people have gathered in Qinghai City.

"They're here! They're here! The army has returned in triumph!"

Someone shouted, and the crowd instantly erupted in cheers!

The first thing to appear was a banner bearing the character "曾" (Zeng) fluttering in the wind.

Immediately following was an unstoppable torrent of soldiers, their armor gleaming and their steps resounding!
It has been baptized by blood and fire in the southern mountains.

This new dynasty's Mandarin Duck Army exudes an even more unstoppable aura!

The soldiers stood tall and proud.

The weapons they gripped tightly reflected a dazzling, cold light.

The front of the line.

Zeng Shilin, dressed in a black Qilin-swallowing-gold armor and covered with a scarlet brocade python robe, sat upright on an exceptionally swift black jade Qilin horse.

His face was calm, and his phoenix eyes held a profound and majestic quality that had come with the passage of time, like a pillar of strength that could stabilize the sea.

Slightly behind him.

Zeng Anmin was also dressed in a bright silver lion armor, wearing a black cloak, and riding a pure white dragon steed.

His young face carried the air of a victor and a hint of barely perceptible fatigue.

But his eyes were bright as stars, and he looked around with a lively spirit.

He wasn't holding a weapon, but everyone knew it.

It was this young master who turned the tide at the last moment.

They destroyed the Zhenshui Xuanzhu, a magical barrier capable of annihilating hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and saved tens of thousands of allied troops!

behind them.

They were also a group of accomplished generals and strategists, including the equally spirited Princess, Shi Ze, Qin Shoucheng, Lou Tong, and Liu Shishi.

"Long live the Emperor! Long live His Majesty Lide!"

"Marshal Zeng is mighty! Young Master Zeng is valiant!"

"May Heaven bless the Holy Dynasty! May Heaven bless the New Dynasty!"

A deafening roar of cheers surged forth like a tidal wave!
Zeng Shilin and his son Zeng Anmin slowly passed through the Arc de Triomphe amidst the cheers and jeers of the crowd.

This moment belongs to the Zeng family, to the new dynasty of Lide, and even more so to all the soldiers who shed their blood for this victory!

royal palace.

Chengtian Hall is currently only in its initial stages of construction.

It was converted from the main hall of the former Qinghai Protectorate.

Following the triumphant return ceremony, a grand investiture ceremony was held in the temporary imperial palace, Chengtian Hall.

Emperor Lide sat upright on the dragon throne.

He was still somewhat nervous.

However, with the assistance of important officials such as Zeng Shilin and Shi Ze, he did possess considerable dignity.

Inside the hall, civil and military officials stood solemnly, creating a dignified yet enthusiastic atmosphere.

Qin Shoucheng, now promoted to Grand Secretary of the Lide Dynasty, held the imperial edict and spoke in a loud voice that resounded throughout the hall:

"The emperor is destined to be carried by heaven, and the edict says:"

"The traitor Xu Huai has wreaked havoc on the court, murdered the emperor and usurped the throne, and colluded with evil spirits. He is an outrage against both heaven and man!"

"Thanks to the blessing of the Holy Dynasty, loyal and virtuous officials have risen up!"

"Grand Marshal Li De, Duke Wenqing Zeng Shilin, strategized and commanded the royal army, conquering the south and north, sweeping away the evil forces, and his achievements were unparalleled!"

"He is hereby specially promoted to the rank of Duke Zhenguo!"

"He is granted a certificate of merit and iron seal, which shall be hereditary and without fail! He is also granted the title of Grand Tutor, in charge of all government and military affairs!"

"The former Fengqi Road, Xiliu Road, and the southern mountainous areas of Xinding are designated as the fiefdom of the Duke of Zhenguo, who will form the Lide Three Guards to guard Qinghai and protect the central government!"

Duke Zhenguo!
Grand Tutor!

Hereditary succession!

This is the highest a subject can achieve!
More importantly, it will include Fengqi Road, Xiliu Road, and the newly conquered southern mountains.

It was directly designated as Zeng Shilin's fief.

And grant them the power to form the "Lide Three Guards"!

This means that Zeng and his son not only possessed high titles and official positions, but also gained a vast foundation and powerful military force that was almost like an independent kingdom!
This is the new dynasty's absolute affirmation of Zeng Shilin's outstanding contributions.

It was also a core strategy to counter Xu Huai and solidify the foundation!

From then on, Fengqi Road became the granary, Xiliu Road became the heart of the people, and the southern mountains became the strategic pass.

They will all become the strongest backing for the Lide Dynasty!
Qin Shoucheng paused for a moment, then continued reading:
"Zeng Anmin, the Imperial City Compass Commander and Vanguard in the Campaign against Rebellion, is unparalleled in loyalty and bravery, and a genius of unparalleled talent!"

"His act of protecting the emperor and breaking through the siege in the capital was a meritorious deed for the nation."

"In the southern mountains, he slew the demon king, destroyed the Xuanzhu, turned the tide of disaster, and saved the army from annihilation. His achievements are truly great!"

"He is hereby specially promoted to the title of Earl of Lide! And bestowed with the honorary title of Breaker of the Enemy!"

"Commanding the Vanguard General of the Nation, and under the command of the 'Breaking the Enemy Guard' of the Three Guards of Lide!"

"He shall be granted the title of Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince! He shall be rewarded with a thousand pieces of spirit jade, a hundred acres of spirit fields, and a number of divine weapons and armor!"

Earl Lidde!
To be given a title based on the new dynasty's reign title is an unparalleled honor!

The title of "Founding Vanguard General" is a military rank with real power.

Commander of the most elite of the three guards, the "Broken Guard"!
The position of Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince is a stepping stone to the future position of Imperial Tutor!

This award not only highlighted Zeng Anmin's unparalleled achievement in turning the tide, but also paved a solid stepping stone for him to reach the pinnacle of power.

However, no one was dissatisfied.

This is what the Zeng family, father and son, deserve!

Everyone knows that the imperial court now stands in Qinghai City.

The Zeng father and son made outstanding contributions!
Followed by.

Shi Ze, Qin Shoucheng, the Eldest Princess, Lou Tong, Liu Shishi, and other meritorious officials all received generous rewards.

Lou Tong, in particular.

Because of his meritorious service in protecting the enemy, his father, Lou Yingqi, mobilized the entire railway network to support him.

He was appointed as the Deputy Military Governor of Fengqi Road.

He assisted his father, Lou Yingqi, who is now the Minister of War.

Managing the military and political affairs of Fengqi Road.

This further consolidated the Zeng family's control over Fengqi Road.

After the bestowals were read aloud, the representative of An Jiuyuan, the Governor-General of Xiliu Road, stepped forward and announced in a loud voice:

"Your Majesty, on behalf of An Jiuyuan, the Governor-General of Xiliu Road, offer your congratulations!"

"Throughout the journey westward, we are deeply grateful for the benevolence of His Majesty Lide and the life-saving grace of Young Master Zeng!"

"By His Majesty's decree, we are now under the jurisdiction of the Duke of Zhenguo, which is truly a blessing for Xiliu Road!"

"Governor An has said: The million soldiers and civilians of Xiliu Road are willing to serve as His Majesty Lide's vanguard and the Duke of Zhenguo's right arm! Supplies and military provisions will arrive in no time! We are just waiting for the royal army to head north and wipe out the traitors!"

This statement was firm and powerful.

This definitively declared Xiliu Road's loyalty to the Lide court and to the Zeng family!

Together with Fengqi Road, it became a solid backing for the Zeng family under their control.

Zeng Shilin and Zeng Anmin stepped forward and bowed deeply to the young emperor on the dragon throne.

Zeng Shilin's voice was steady: "Your subject, Zeng Shilin (Zeng Anmin), thanks Your Majesty for your great favor!"

"The victory in this battle is not due to the efforts of my father and me, but truly to Your Majesty's great fortune, the soldiers' valiant efforts, and the unity of the people!"

"Your Majesty, we will devote ourselves wholeheartedly to the cause, strengthen our military, sweep away the evil influences, cleanse the world, welcome Your Majesty back to the old capital as soon as possible, and punish the traitor Xu, to repay Your Majesty and bring peace to the world!"

"The Duke of Zhenguo is loyal and brave! The Earl of Lide is divine and martial!" The ministers in the hall shouted in unison, their voices shaking the roof tiles.

The award ceremony concluded amidst fervor and hope.

As Zeng Anmin stepped out of Chengtian Hall, sunlight shone on his young face and onto his brand-new robe of the Earl of Lide.

He gazed at Zeng Shilin's back, as steady as a mountain.

Then he looked south towards the mountains that had just been conquered and would become the shield of the new dynasty.

Looking north again—towards the capital city where Xu Huai was based.

He knew that the glory of victory was just the beginning; greater challenges and a wider world lay ahead.

By this time, Zeng and his son had already reached the pinnacle of their positions!
Furthermore, the western streams, the rising phoenix, and the newly established southern mountains serve as its foundation.

"The future will be a new era."

Zeng Anmin's Danfengqi (Phoenix Rising) shimmers with a captivating brilliance!

(End of this chapter)