Loan Wusheng

Chapter 213 The New Emperor Ascends the Throne, Prince Zheng Jun of Han

There is no doubt that the King of Qin has become the target of public criticism.

He led demons to slaughter the capital and murdered his nephew.

Even the Kings of Zhao and Jin, who were around him, probably wouldn't offer any assistance to the King of Qin.

The fact that the King of Qin appointed demons as generals had a huge negative impact on the entire world.

Especially Shenjing, which is the capital of the imperial court, the only legitimate capital in the world, and the capital of three dynasties and five kingdoms!
Throughout history, the armies that slaughtered people in the capital were always low-class and would cause panic among people in other regions.

After all, even the capital city was massacred; what were ordinary people like them supposed to do?
Because of this, the King of Zhao had many complaints about his elder brother and turned a deaf ear to some of the King of Qin's requests.

After all, Suzhou had suffered from the "Di disaster," and the people were naturally even more resistant to demons that were even more terrifying than the "Di disaster." The civil and military officials under his command were also quite resistant to the King of Qin, so the King of Qin could be said to be isolated and helpless now.

"The King of Qin's collusion with that demon is already a heinous act."

Wu Liyang took a deep breath, raised his cold eyes, and said, "Everyone in the world has the right to kill him."

Previously, the existence of only enlightened demons was actually acceptable.

After all, in the struggle for supremacy throughout history, there have always been some frustrated demons who wanted to join forces with humans and transform themselves into national guardian beasts.

But that's different now.

The King of Qin is now colluding with a genuine demon king!
It should be noted that apart from the demons from the North Sea and East Sea, every other demon king has a name and a surname. If they are powerful demons from outside the world, they also have a way of coming and going. For example, the dragon family from the North Sea came to Suzhou through the route of the Western Di High Priest, so their origin is clear.

The black-robed demon king accompanying the King of Qin was hiding his head and tail, clearly a demon king from the Central Plains.

This is very serious.

The King of Qin's move was tantamount to cutting himself off from the world.

Cai Kang and Lu Zhenglin exchanged a glance. Lu Zhenglin coughed and said, "It's alright to slightly frustrate the Prince of Qin... but we can't stay here any longer, after all, Xuanzhou and Bozhou are also matters of great importance."

Ultimately, it all boils down to just one thing.

I can help you fight a battle, but I can't stay here every day.

After all, Lanzhou belongs to Zheng Jun, while Xuanzhou and Bozhou belong to them.

They also face their own pressures, which cannot be ignored.

After pondering for a moment, Wu Liyang also spoke up, saying, "If it's about dealing with that demon king, I, Wu, am willing to take action."

This means that they will not take action against the King of Qin.

Zheng Jun nodded slightly upon hearing this.

It doesn't matter; his target this time is actually the black-robed demon king.

After all, for Zheng Jun, human martial artists and demons are completely different.

Killing human warriors only increases the repayment progress.

Killing a demon not only increases the repayment progress, but also allows you to use its demon core to cultivate and break through!

Zheng Jun couldn't even imagine the immense energy contained within the inner core of a demon king at the Yuan Dan realm, a being capable of killing and slaughtering on the spot.

Even if one cannot condense their nascent core into a tangible form, it is enough to advance this process significantly.

Zheng Jun was somewhat confident that their righteous four-on-two attack should be able to kill the black-robed demon king.

But the other three didn't think so.

after all……

The Yuan Dan Martial Saint is a bit too difficult to kill.

Defeating them is easy, killing them is difficult.

Previously in Jinzhou City, seven Yuan Dan Martial Saints attacked together, one of whom was a sneak attack. It took seven against three to barely force back two of them, and then seven against one to finally kill Emperor Yongchang.

Of course, they had no idea that Emperor Yongchang had not even died, but had gone to Fulong Island to seek refuge with his great-uncle, the True Lord Fulong of Shangdong.

This demonstrates the resilience of the Yuan Dan Martial Saint.

The cost of killing a Yuan Dan Martial Saint is enormous.

With three Yuan Dan cultivators and one half-step Yuan Dan cultivator facing off against two Yuan Dan Martial Saints, Lu Zhenglin believed that defeating them should not be a problem, but killing them would be extremely difficult.

After all, Lu Zhenglin was nearing the end of his life, Cai Kang was injured, and Zheng Jun was only at the half-step Yuan Dan stage.

Only Wu Liyang can be considered a normal Yuan Dan Martial Saint. Strictly speaking, none of the four of them are stronger than their opponents in a one-on-one fight.

The two figures opposite are both at their peak.

However, Zheng Jun smiled slightly and then said, "It is inconvenient for you all to be outside the city. Please come into the city and we can discuss this in detail."

Having said that, he led the three Yuan Dan Martial Saints into the city together.

Guided by Zheng Jun, the three Yuan Dan Martial Saints entered the city together.

Inside Lanzhou City, black-armored soldiers stood solemnly on both sides of the street. Zheng Jun personally led the three to the council hall inside the Jiedushi's mansion.

Inside the hall, spiritual tea and fruits had already been prepared. After Zheng Jun took his seat, he first cupped his hands and said, "I am deeply grateful to the three seniors for coming from afar. I estimate that the Qin rebels will arrive in the next few days."

"However, although I have made some progress in breaking through to the half-step Yuan Dan realm, I am still one step away from the true Yuan Dan realm. I wonder if the three seniors could offer some guidance?"

Zheng Jun was very humble and polite.

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhenglin immediately shook his feather fan and pondered, "The key to the Yuan Dan realm lies in the word 'solidification.' Now that your five elements are united and your illusory core is formed, you can use spiritual objects from heaven and earth as a guide to refine the illusory core into a solid one. When I broke through, I found a 'Mysterious Netherworld Cold Jade' and used its extreme cold power to stabilize the core's shape."

Cai Kang nodded in agreement: "That's right. Back then, in order to condense my Yuan Dan, I also went to the North Sea and killed several Tongqiao demons before using a local ley line to condense the elixir. However, now that you, young Zheng, possess the Lanzhou ley line, you don't need to steal ley lines from other places."

Wu Liyang coldly replied, "I observe that the circulation of the five elements within your body has reached perfection, but it lacks a 'trigger'. The Yuan Dan is the root of martial arts, and it must be in harmony with one's own true martial arts intent. What kind of martial arts do you cultivate?"

Zheng Jun frankly said, "What I cultivate is the 'Tai Xu Ning Yu Pian', which emphasizes transforming the ethereal into the real and encompassing all phenomena."

Upon hearing this, both Lu Zhenglin and Wu Liyang showed expressions of surprise.

"Is it the secret that the Southern Chu Jade Shattering Sect kept hidden back then?"

Lu Zhenglin clapped his hands and laughed, "No wonder you reached this level at such a young age! Besides your extraordinary talent, I'm afraid the 'Tai Xu Ning Yu' technique also played a huge role. This technique is said to have originated from ancient times and is extremely powerful."

Cai Kang remained silent, because he was aware of the matter.

The Cai family even possessed the 'Shattered Jade Skill' manual.

However, Cai Kang was completely unaware of the "Tai Xu Ning Yu Pian" (太虚凝玉篇), though he did make some speculations.

Seeing that the three showed no resistance, Zheng Jun immediately cupped his hands and said, "In that case, I would like to trouble the three seniors to enlighten this junior."

"good."

Lu Zhenglin and Cai Kang nodded in agreement, then looked at Wu Liyang standing to the side.

They didn't care. Zheng Jun was their son-in-law, and a son-in-law is like half a son. The future honor and disgrace of the family depended on Zheng Jun, so it was normal for them to teach him.

Wu Liyang, however, is different.

He's just a complete stranger and has nothing to do with Zheng Jun.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Who would casually offer their insights and knowledge?
Therefore, the two of them looked at Wu Liyang at the same time.

After pondering for a moment, Wu Liyang said, "The King of Qin is very powerful. If Zheng Lanzhou can improve his cultivation, that would be excellent."

Upon hearing Wu Liyang's words, Zheng Jun was about to bow and express his gratitude when he suddenly heard Wu Liyang say again, "However, Zheng Lanzhou, if the Western Di invade our borders in the future, I hope that you will remember what happened today and lend me a helping hand."

Upon hearing Wu Liyang's words, Zheng Jun immediately smiled and said, "Prefect Wu, please rest assured. If the Western Di invade our borders, I, Zheng, will definitely lead my troops to their aid. As the saying goes, 'Even if brothers quarrel within the walls, they unite against external threats.' Regardless of the internal situation in the Central Plains, if the Western Di invade, we will certainly strike back."

"In that case, I, Wu, am willing to offer my full assistance."

Wu Liyang immediately cupped his hands and smiled.

Immediately afterwards, the four of them began to discuss the 'Great Dao of Yuan Dan' in the reception room.

Before long, several powerful auras of Yuan Dan Martial Saints erupted in the reception hall, causing several martial artists from the Lanzhou Military Governor's Mansion to come in awe and dare not say a word.

At this moment, upon hearing that there were three Yuan Dan Martial Saints in the city, King Jing was extremely excited. He even paced back and forth in his room, feeling that his great cause had been accomplished and was very pleased with himself.

He's even started imagining how he'll reward these loyal ministers after he ascends the throne!
On the fourth day of Zheng Jun's discussion with the three, a group of scouts rushed into the mansion, covered in dust, and knelt on one knee to report urgently: "Reporting to the Grand Commander! The Qin army of 100,000 has captured Xuanling County and is heading towards Xinyi County! The King of Qin has sent an envoy with a letter!"

This urgent report interrupted the discussion among Zheng Jun and the other three.

Zheng Jun withdrew from this state of philosophical discussion, having already gained a great deal.

After all, having three renowned teachers guiding him based on their own experiences was incredibly beneficial for Zheng Jun, deepening his understanding of condensing the Yuan Dan.

The only problem is that I have a lot of theoretical knowledge, but no practical experience.

Therefore, Zheng Jun now wants to put some things into practice.

"Whoo~"

Zheng Jun let out a breath, stood up, looked at the scout's letter to the King of Qin, unfolded it, and found it somewhat strange.

The above content made Zheng Jun wonder if the King of Qin had gone mad.

"I have heard that you, sir, possess eight prefectures in Lanzhou, commanding the vast land, and are a man of great talent and ambition, truly a hero of our time..."

"I have specially dispatched an envoy to convey my desire to jointly plan a great undertaking with you. If you can bring all eight prefectures of Lanzhou under your command, I will certainly treat you as a national hero, appoint you as the governor of the four prefectures of Lanzhou, and allow you to continue leading your former troops..."

"However, if you remain obstinate and resist stubbornly, it will be too late for regrets when my army is on the border!"

Looking at the letter sent by the King of Qin, Zheng Jun was at a loss for words.

I now control eight counties. You say if I surrender, I can then control four counties?

Is this a letter that a human could write?

Zheng Jun thought that the King of Qin might have been associating with demons and monsters, which had made him stupid.

Zheng Jun casually tossed the letter aside, took a deep breath, and immediately ordered, "The Cangdao and Xiaoguo armies, prepare for battle, and set out in three days!"

"As for these three days..."

Zheng Jun glanced back at the three Yuan Dan Martial Saints and immediately said, "Seniors, why don't we discuss the matter of establishing a new emperor?"

"Yes."

Lu Zhenglin smiled slightly and nodded immediately.

He came here for this purpose.

As for whether or not to choose an auspicious day, that's completely unimportant.

He's just a puppet emperor; what use can he be?
Zheng Jun opened his mouth and said, "A few days ago, I ordered Minister Liu of the Ministry of Revenue to find someone in the Ministry of Rites to discuss the posthumous title and temple name of the late emperor. It has now been decided. The Ministry of Rites intends to give the late emperor the posthumous title of Emperor Min and the temple name of Emperor Aizong."

"What do you think?"

When a country suffers misfortune, it is called "min"; when a person of noble character dies young, it is called "ai".

Emperor Aizong Min of Zhou.

This is quite consistent with Emperor Yongchang's situation and conclusion.

only……

Before the three Yuan Dan Martial Saints could reply, Zheng Jun continued, "I think this temple name and posthumous title are not good. The late emperor led the suppression of the rebellion and was killed by villains. He should be honored as Emperor Zhao and given the temple name Liezong!"

A person who demonstrates virtue and achieves merit is called "Zhao"; a person who accomplishes a great undertaking without fear or trepidation is called "Lie".

Upon hearing this, the three exchanged glances, each reading a deeper meaning in the other's eyes.

Cai Kang stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, then gave Zheng Jun a meaningful look: "Now that we are supporting a new emperor, we must make it clear to the world that 'though the virtue of Zhou has declined, the Mandate of Heaven has not changed.'"

They all understood that only by giving Emperor Yongchang a positive temple name would it be more in line with the legitimacy of their small court; the previous names Ai and Min were too passive.

There are bad people in the Ministry of Rites!
We need to investigate this thoroughly.

After the three of them reached an agreement, Zheng Jun's gaze sharpened, and he continued in a deep voice, "Now that the plan has been decided, why delay? Let Prince Jing ascend the throne today!"

Let's not delay any longer, let's hastily ascend the throne and declare ourselves the legitimate rulers!
Cai Kang and Lu Zhenglin naturally had nothing to say about this, while Wu Liyang seemed to want to say something, but considering the formidable enemy at hand, he remained silent.

Zheng Jun immediately ordered his personal guards to summon all civil and military officials above the Outer Gang Realm in Lanzhou City to assemble at the Jiedushi Mansion. At the same time, he ordered Wei Quan to lead the Black Armored Cavalry to block the streets around the Jingwang Mansion to prevent anyone from taking the opportunity to cause trouble.

Inside the temporary residence of King Jing, Li Yue was restless, pacing back and forth.

Since being rescued by Zheng Jun and brought back to Lanzhou, he knew he might be enthroned, but he had never received confirmation. "Could it be that my father-in-law has changed his mind and wants my two nephews to become emperor?"

Li Yue paced back and forth in the courtyard of his residence, his heart filled with extreme unease. Cold sweat beaded on his forehead.

Although Li Yue felt he had a great chance, the presence of the Crown Prince Li Jing and Marquis of Chunsheng Li Feng was always a thorn in his side.

He was especially uneasy upon hearing that Zheng Jun had recently been frequently summoning Liu Hu, the Minister of Revenue, Zhou Mian, the Vice Minister of Rites, and others for secret meetings, including with the three Yuan Dan Martial Saints in the meeting hall.

"Could it be... that my father has changed his mind?"

King Jing muttered to himself, his fingers unconsciously digging into his palms: "The Crown Prince is the legitimate heir to the throne, Marquis Chunsheng has the support of the King of Chu, and I... am nothing but a useless external cultivator who has undergone initiation..."

Just as I was lost in thought, I suddenly heard a flurry of footsteps outside the courtyard.

Upon hearing this voice, Li Yue trembled, his legs instantly gave way, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud.

"It's over... They must be here to kill me and silence me!"

Instantly, Li Yue's face turned ashen. Images of princes who had died suddenly during palace coups throughout history flashed through his mind. He managed to squeeze out a sob: "The Grand Commander has ultimately chosen the Crown Prince... I... I am doomed!"

The door was suddenly pushed open, and Wei Quan strode in. He was taken aback when he saw Prince Jing slumped on the ground. He then clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty! The Grand Commander has led all the civil and military officials to the outside of the palace. Please change your clothes and receive the imperial seal immediately. The enthronement ceremony will be held today!"

Although this kind of person was somewhat trash, Wei Quan still gave Li Yue enough respect and clasped his hands in a fist salute.

As for bowing, that's about enough.

"Ascend...Ascend to the throne?"

Li Yue looked up blankly, and after a long while, he finally reacted. Overwhelmed with joy and fear, he burst into tears, "I...no, am I dreaming?"

Wei Quan, expressionless, ordered his personal guards to present him with an embroidered dragon robe: "Your Majesty, please change your clothes quickly, lest you miss the auspicious time."

"Very well, I'll put it on right away!"

Li Yue was overjoyed and immediately took out his ceremonial robes. Before anyone could serve him, he hastily put them on.

Wei Quan watched from the side, remaining silent.

……

On the high platform temporarily erected by imperial decree at the Grand Governor's Mansion.

Zheng Jun stood on the high platform, alongside Lu Zhenglin, Cai Kang, and Wu Liyang.

Below the stage were the remaining generals of the army in Lanzhou and former officials of Shenjing who had fled to Lanzhou.

Upon seeing Wei Quan appear with Li Yue, who was dressed in imperial robes, Zheng Jun stepped forward three times and declared in a voice that shook the entire city: "A country cannot be without a ruler for a single day! The Crown Prince is young, and Marquis Chunsheng is weak. Only His Highness Prince Jing, who is of the bloodline of Emperor Liezong, is benevolent and wise, and should inherit the throne!"

"Long live!"

The civil and military officials shouted in unison, their voices like a surging tide.

Li Yue was still trembling when he was pushed onto the imperial carriage. It wasn't until Zheng Jun personally placed a makeshift replica of the Imperial Seal of the State into his arms that he snapped out of his daze and grabbed Zheng Jun's sleeve, saying, "Father! I...I will never let you down!"

Zheng Jun smiled slightly and continued, "The importance of the heir apparent is to solidify the ancestral line. With a virtuous and capable ruler, the nation can be brought to peace. Therefore, we hereby bestow upon the late Emperor the title of Emperor Liezong Zhao. Your Highness Prince Jing, please serve as the pallbearer before the late Emperor's coffin."

Of course, no body of the late emperor remained.

This is just a cenotaph, a one-to-one replica made according to the model of the Ministry of Rites.

Upon hearing this, Li Yue's heart trembled, and he immediately stepped forward to follow the steps of the Ministry of Rites' etiquette.

According to the rules of the imperial court, the new emperor should weep bitterly before the coffin of the deceased emperor to show his filial piety.

But unfortunately, Li Yue didn't shed a single tear; he almost burst out laughing.

After all, although Emperor Yongchang was the biological father of Prince Jing, Li Yue, he never cared about a son of that caliber, and the father and son had no affection for each other at all.

Li Yue couldn't cry at all.

Therefore, the courtiers could only watch as Li Yue howled like a clown on the coffin, and it didn't rain for half a day.

This sight immediately made the officials of Lanzhou below unable to suppress their laughter.

Dugu Yuan, Yu Shen, and other ministers were even more indignant, wondering why the Grand Commander didn't become emperor himself, but instead supported such a worthless person.

However, this timid appearance was particularly jarring to some people.

Crown Prince Li Jing stood at the front of the assembled officials, his hands clenched into fists, his nails digging deep into his palms. He stared intently at Prince Jing on the high platform, his eyes practically spitting fire.

"How can such a frivolous and cowardly imperial uncle be worthy of the throne of the Great Zhou?!"

Li Jing roared inwardly, his teeth grinding together.

He was made crown prince at a young age and received the education of a crown prince. He believed that he was more qualified than Prince Jing to inherit the throne.

But now, Zheng Jun has chosen such a useless person to ascend the throne, while I can only stand below the stage and watch helplessly as the throne slips away!

"Zheng Jun...you will regret choosing him today!"

Li Jing felt a surge of hatred in his heart, but he dared not show it on his face. He could only lower his head to hide his bloodshot eyes.

Besides Zheng Jun, Lu Zhenglin, Cai Kang, and Wu Liyang also became targets of Li Jing's resentment.

If one day he regains power and achieves the same great feat as his great-grandfather, he will surely skin these four alive!
On the other side, Chun Sheng Hou Li Feng stood in the corner, lazily yawning, with even a tear welling up in the corner of his eye.

He was still young and had no interest in court intrigues; he found the long ceremony utterly boring.

On the high platform, Zheng Jun's gaze swept over the crowd below, taking in Li Jing's resentment and Li Feng's indifference. A slight, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his lips as he made his decision.

“The Crown Prince is unwilling to accept this and will surely cause trouble in the future. We need to send someone to keep a close eye on him.”

"The Marquis of Chunsheng is oblivious and doesn't seem to care, so it's a good idea to send him to Chuzhou and do the King of Chu a favor."

He withdrew his gaze, turned and bowed to King Jing, saying loudly, "Your subject Zheng Jun congratulates Your Majesty on your ascension to the throne! May Your Majesty, having received the Mandate of Heaven, revive the Great Zhou!"

"From this day forward, the reign title 'Jinglong' shall be adopted, and I shall be known as Emperor Jinglong of the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

All the civil and military officials echoed in unison, shouting "Long live the Emperor!"

The three Yuan Dan Martial Saints standing to the side, like Zheng Jun, symbolically bowed and paid their respects, not taking this 'emperor' seriously.

Emperor Jinglong, Li Yue, dressed in a hastily made dragon robe, stood on the high platform, about to issue his first edict after ascending the throne, when suddenly Liu Hu, the Minister of Revenue, stepped forward and bowed to hand him a memorial.

When Li Yue unfolded it, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by a fawning smile.

The rewards listed in the memorial were far greater than he had expected, but they were also within reason.

Liu Hu said loudly, "His Majesty has just ascended the throne, and should reward the people with generous gifts! Grand Commander Zheng has eliminated the traitors and protected the country, while the three Yuan Dan Martial Saints, Wu, Lu, and Cai, have upheld the orthodox tradition. They should all be given special honors to recognize their merits!"

All the civil and military officials on the stage held their breath, their eyes fixed on Zheng Jun.

Zheng Jun remained calm, as if he already knew about this.

Wu Liyang stroked his beard and sneered. Lu Zhenglin and Cai Kang exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of amusement in each other's eyes.

After reading the memorial, Emperor Jinglong did not hesitate and immediately proclaimed: "I have received the mandate of Heaven and inherited the great legacy of my ancestors, ruling over all regions and pacifying the people. Now that the country is newly pacified and the nation is at peace, I rely on the concerted efforts of all my ministers to accomplish this great undertaking. Therefore, I hereby issue this imperial edict to recognize your outstanding achievements, reward your loyalty and courage, and consolidate the foundation of the nation!"

"Zheng Jun, the military governor of Lanzhou, is resolute and shrewd, with profound strategies and outstanding military achievements, which have made him a formidable figure both in China and abroad. He is now enfeoffed as the Prince of Han, granted the Nine Bestowments, appointed as the Right Chancellor of the Central Government, given the authority to act on behalf of the emperor, granted the authority to establish his own government and be of equal rank to the Three Excellencies, and appointed as the military governor of Lanzhou, Guanzhong, and Zhili. He is granted the privilege of wearing a sword and shoes in the palace, not having to hasten his steps when entering the court, and not having to be named when receiving imperial greetings, all to highlight his achievements and honor."

"Wu Liyang, the military governor of Suzhou, is the bravest in the army, loyal and unwavering. He swept across the border and brought peace to the territory. Now he is enfeoffed as the Prince of Suzhou, granted the Nine Bestowments, appointed as General of the Cavalry, given the authority to act on behalf of the emperor, granted the authority to establish his own government and be of equal rank to the Three Excellencies, and appointed as the military governor of Suzhou and the northern desert regions. He is allowed to wear a sword and shoes in the palace, enter the court without hastening, and receive homage without being named, all to reward his hard work and encourage his ambition."

"Lu Zhenglin, the military governor of Xuanzhou, is exceptionally intelligent and virtuous. He has brought peace and stability to the people and the region, and his contributions are invaluable to the nation. He is now enfeoffed as the Prince of An, granted the Nine Bestowments, appointed as the Left Chancellor of the Central Government, given the authority to act on behalf of the emperor, granted the authority to establish his own government and be of equal rank to the Three Excellencies, and appointed as the military governor of Xuanzhou. He is permitted to wear a sword and shoes in the imperial court, enter the court without hastening, and receive homage without being named, all to demonstrate his abilities and to secure his position."

"Cai Kang, the military governor of Bozhou, is loyal and diligent in serving the country, with far-sighted plans and outstanding achievements in guarding strategic locations. He is now enfeoffed as the Prince of Ning, granted the Nine Bestowments, appointed as General of Chariots and Cavalry, given the authority to act on behalf of the emperor, granted the privilege of establishing his own government, and appointed as the Grand Commandant of the Three Departments. He is also granted the right to command the military affairs of Bozhou and Jinzhou, to wear a sword and shoes in the imperial court, to enter the court without hastening, and to receive audiences without being named, all to recognize his achievements and to comfort his heart!"

In an instant, all four people present were crowned kings!
only……

Lu Zhenglin glanced at Zheng Jun, not understanding what Zheng Jun meant by seeking the title of King of Han.

There has never been a Han state in this land of Lanzhou.

Wu Liyang's Prince Su, Cai Kang's Prince Ning, and his own Prince An all have historical basis, as each of their respective prefectures had such princes who once ruled their own territories.

But Zheng Jun, the King of Han, didn't quite understand.

But it doesn't matter, it's just a title.

don't care.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your imperial grace."

Zheng Jun immediately smiled and spoke, then stood beside Emperor Jinglong, saying with a smile, "In that case, today the entire army should..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Ji, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, suddenly rushed out and shouted, "This is usurpation! With four princes standing side by side, the country will cease to exist!"

As soon as this statement came out, the whole audience was shocked.

Even the Crown Prince Li Jing looked at Wang Ji, the Left Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate, in shock, and sighed inwardly.

Why did you come out to get yourself killed?
Before Wang Ji finished speaking, the entire platform fell into a deathly silence.

This veteran official, who had served three dynasties, had his beard and hair bristling. He held an ivory tablet directly at Zheng Jun, and the mythical beast pattern on his official robe trembled violently in the wind, as if it were about to pounce and bite at any moment.

"Imperial Censor Wang!"

Emperor Jinglong, Li Yue, was so frightened that he slid halfway off the dragon throne, hurriedly grabbing the armrest to avoid collapsing to the ground. His voice was trembling with tears as he asked, "Today is my coronation ceremony, what are you doing?"

What are you going to do?

You used to come to me every day to plot things, and now you're pulling this stunt. Will my father suspect that I'm trying to frame him?!
"His Majesty!"

Wang Ji kowtowed heavily, his forehead striking the bluestone slab with a bloody mark: "This old minister has received the great favor of the founding emperor, and today I would rather shed my blood on the imperial steps than let this traitor who deceives the emperor be punished!"

Looking at the censor, Zheng Jun didn't want to execute him today and ruin the good day, so he said, "The emperor is young now, and the affairs of the realm are merely a matter of us wise men not yet acting as regents. Censor Wang has misunderstood us."

Although Emperor Jinglong was already thirty-five years old, Zheng Jun said he was still young!

"The affairs of the realm rest with the Emperor and his ministers! And you are merely..."

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jun's eyes flashed with a cold light, and his azure-gold true essence surged like a raging torrent. Before Wang Ji could utter another word, Zheng Jun pressed down with his right palm, and his true essence condensed into thousands of sharp blades, pouring down with the force of tearing through the void!

Fuck you.

Do you think you're Yuan Shao and I'm Dong Zhuo?

What a mess!
"boom!"

Zheng Jun's true essence surged forth like a mountain, vast and boundless!

Wang Ji was horrified and retreated hastily, only to see that the azure-gold light followed him like a shadow, instantly piercing through his protective aura.

After a muffled thud, Wang Ji's body stiffened, a line of blood appeared between his eyebrows, and then his meridians shattered inch by inch!
A martial artist at the second level of the Qi Refining Realm was actually shattered by Zheng Jun's attack from a distance, and died on the spot!

Even if only the soul and primordial spirit died, the physical body was reduced to a single bloodline between the eyebrows.

Upon seeing Zheng Jun make his move, the three Yuan Dan Martial Saints simultaneously narrowed their eyes.

Although Zheng Jun did not go all out, this glimpse is enough to demonstrate his strength.

After all, suppressing someone who has reached the Qi Refining stage is not difficult, but suppressing them without causing their physical body to collapse is quite challenging.

It seems that this Zheng Lanzhou is quite capable.

Wu Liyang thought to himself.

Zheng Jun was naturally in a bad mood. He didn't bother to look at the old officials of Shenjing. With a wave of his hand, he continued, "The Qin rebels have attacked and reached the walls of Xinyi City. The entire army will set out in three days. Your Majesty should pray for the soldiers and personally lead the expedition!"

"Your Majesty, there are still some names to be conferred titles, such as Liu An, the ancestor of the Liu family in Pingzhou, being conferred the title of King of Jing; Zhao Wei, the ancestor of the Zhao family in Longzhou, being conferred the title of King of Qing; Qin Cunhai of Jiaodong, being conferred the title of King of Lai; Zhang Bengong of Shu, being conferred the title of King of Ba; and Wang Chengdong, the general of Liaodong in Yunzhou, being conferred the title of King of Liao!"

Zheng Jun took a deep breath.

Besides the three of them, other Yuan Dan Ancestors from various regions will also be granted the title of King.

Zheng Jun even wanted to bestow the titles of king upon both Qin Cunhai and Zhang Bengong.

Whether there are dates or not, let's play a couple of rounds.

Are there many princes in the Li clan?

Then everyone stop playing and everyone becomes king!
As for why the titles of kings are all somewhat abstract... well, there's no way around it, all the good titles have already been bestowed by the Divine Martial Emperor.

We can't possibly make everyone a prince, can we? That would be too shabby.

(End of this chapter)