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Wu Feng sat on the dragon throne, looking at the two top civil and military officials of the Song Dynasty before him, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Yue Fei, a famous general throughout history, was known for his strict military discipline and invincible record. He was perfectly suited to lead his iron cavalry to sweep across the land.

Wang Anshi was a first-rate governing talent in the Northern Song Dynasty. He implemented reforms to strengthen the country, streamlined finances, and rectified officialdom, which helped him stabilize the Central Plains, develop national strength, and consolidate the foundation of the new dynasty.

One is a scholar, the other a warrior; one is an official, the other a military leader; both are among the most outstanding figures in the Song Dynasty, perfectly filling the last gap in his power.

"Get up, you all rest here for a while." Wu Feng waved his hand in a calm tone.

Upon hearing this, the two bowed in agreement and retreated to the side of the hall to stand quietly.

Wu Feng sat upright on the dragon throne. With a thought, two light golden power panel information popped up before his eyes, which were the exclusive permissions unlocked by Yue Fei and Wang Anshi when they entered the formation.

[Yue Fei - Exclusive Unlock: Yue Family Army (Top-Tier Troops)]

Quality: Top Grade Orange

Recruitment requirements: Militiamen personally trained and instructed by Yue Fei can be converted into Yue Fei's army.

Attributes: All troops gain +200 Strength and +180 Constitution; combat power doubles after equipping the Yue Family Spear Technique; deals an additional 30% damage to alien enemies; marching speed +25%; never flees.

Characteristics: Strict military discipline, able to ignore low morale, proficient in both assault and field battles.

[Wang Anshi - Exclusive Unlock: Reform Domestic Affairs System (Reform Success Rate +20%)]

Wu Feng looked at the information on the panel and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

The Yue Family Army that Yue Fei brought was the top-tier elite force he needed most right now, and it was even stronger than the ordinary Yan Yun Iron Cavalry.

Wang Anshi may seem like a civil official, but he also possesses top-tier martial prowess. He is capable of governing the country and protecting himself, making him a rare talent in the entire world of "Jianghu Dream".

With these two assisting them, the foundation of the new dynasty was stabilized by 30%.

As he carefully examined the panel details, the clanging of armor echoed from outside the hall. Han Yu, Mu Lingyun, and Huo Jiushan entered the Golden Palace side by side, knelt on one knee to pay their respects, and said in a loud voice, "My lord, the palace has been thoroughly cleared inside and out. All remaining rebel soldiers, eunuchs, and treacherous officials have been wiped out; not a single one has been spared!"

Wu Feng nodded and pointed to Yue Fei and Wang Anshi standing to the side of the hall: "This is Yue Fei; this is Wang Anshi. The three of you will take them to inspect Kaifeng, pacify the people, reorganize the streets, and gather the displaced people. Do not disturb the people or loot. Within three days, restore Kaifeng to normal."

Han Yu and his two companions glanced at Yue Fei and Wang Anshi, and seeing their extraordinary bearing, knew they were the lord's newly acquired top talents. They immediately clasped their hands in greeting and said, "Greetings, Brother Yue and Brother Wang!"

Yue Fei nodded slightly and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

Wang Anshi maintained a composed and courteous demeanor, bowing in acknowledgment.

After a brief greeting, the four men accepted their orders, turned around, and strode out of the palace to begin working to appease the people.

Wu Feng was the only one left in the hall. He raised his hand and opened his friend list. Li Hu's red message pop-up was flashing incessantly.

[Li Hu: Wu Feng, the Song Dynasty is gone, when will we rebuild our country? The brothers are all waiting!]

[Li Hu: Professor Zhang also asked what the official name of the newly established nation should be, so that the sooner it is decided, the more stable the people's hearts will be.]

Wu Feng tapped the light screen with his fingertip and quickly replied: [Kaifeng has just been pacified. We'll establish a nation once order is restored here. Do you two have any ideas on what would be a suitable name for the nation?]

The message had barely been sent when replies from Li Hu and Professor Zhang popped up one after another.

[Li Hu: Professor Zhang and I have discussed it and decided to name it Ming Dynasty! It sounds strong and fits the name of our Han Dynasty.]

[Professor Zhang: The character "Ming" implies uprightness and integrity. The name "Da Ming" (Great Ming) for the country not only demonstrates legitimacy but also unites the people, making it suitable for the establishment of a new dynasty.]

Wu Feng looked at the reply and smiled indifferently.

The name of the nation was merely a symbol of power; as long as it facilitated management and consolidated territory, that was fine. He had no particular attachment to it and immediately replied: "Alright, let's call it the Ming Dynasty. You two settle your affairs and come to Kaifeng. I have important matters to discuss—we need to build a shipyard, establish a navy, and construct large ships to directly launch expeditions overseas."

[Li Hu: An expedition? That's great! I'll make the arrangements right away. Just leave the pastures and defenses on the grasslands to my men. We'll be in Kaifeng in a few days.]

[Professor Zhang: Shipbuilding is related to overseas expansion. I have prepared a set of blueprints and plans, and I will discuss them with you in detail over the next visit.]

After chatting for a few more minutes about trivial matters such as territory defense and talent allocation, Wu Feng closed his friend list, got up and walked out of the Golden Palace.

The main gate of the palace was wide open, and the streets outside the palace were gradually returning to life.

The people huddled behind the door, peering out. Seeing that the Yan Yun Army was disciplined and did not commit any offenses, their anxiety gradually subsided.

Wu Feng looked up at the sky. The sky was clear and the view was expansive. He began to plan his next move.

The destruction of the Song Dynasty was only the first step. There were still a few small towns in the heart of the Central Plains that were putting up a stubborn resistance. With the troops of Han Yu and Yue Fei, they could be easily taken down.

The small border kingdoms of Western Xia and Dali, though seemingly content with their isolated existence, have always been secretly eyeing the Central Plains. If left unchecked, they will only bring trouble sooner or later. They must be eradicated as soon as possible to unify the border regions.

Most importantly, there is Japan, a small island nation that has always harbored wolfish ambitions and is a malignant tumor on the sea. If it is not eliminated as soon as possible, it will surely cause trouble along the coast in the future.

Shipbuilding must be accelerated; the day the navy is fully trained will be the day Japan is destroyed.

After clearing his mind, Wu Feng turned around and walked back to the palace. He found a side hall and sat cross-legged. He simultaneously activated the True Northern Darkness Divine Art and the Nine Yang Divine Art, and his powerful internal energy circulated through his meridians.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

That morning, Wu Feng finished his practice and got up. As soon as he stepped out of the side hall, Wang Anshi bowed and came to report: "My lord, the security of Kaifeng Prefecture has been thoroughly restored. The streets and markets have reopened, the displaced people have returned to their homes, the grain price has stabilized, and the people are at peace. As you instructed, I have searched for scholars from humble backgrounds and retired talents within the territory, and found a total of twenty-three usable civil officials. They have all been registered and are awaiting appointment."

Wu Feng nodded in satisfaction: "Well done."

On a whim, he took out the gleaming gold-plated founding token from his backpack.

The token was warm to the touch, with the words "Establishment of the Nation" engraved on the front and a landscape pattern on the back. He exerted force with his fingertips and gently crushed the token.

[System Announcement: Player Wu Changfeng has used the Founding Token to establish a new dynasty—the Ming Dynasty!]

[System Announcement: The Ming Dynasty is officially established, with its capital at Kaifeng! All territories receive the following buffs: National Strength +50%, Popularity +40%, Recruitment Speed ​​+35%, Resource Production +30%]

[System Notification: You have obtained the title: Founding Emperor of the Ming Dynasty, all attributes +500, combat power of all troop types under your command +20%]

A golden announcement swept across the entire "Jianghu Dream" world channel, with this major notification popping up in front of all online players, causing the world channel to instantly explode.

Ignoring the barrage of messages on the world channel, Wu Feng began to demarcate the jurisdiction of his territory.

The Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun, along with the newly occupied eight northern prefectures, were divided among Zhang Heng, Guo Ziyu, and Chen Mingyuan for governance. These three men were already well-versed in domestic affairs and managed the region with ease.

Li Hu and Professor Zhang were stationed in the northern grasslands and the former territory of the Liao Dynasty, controlling pastures and horse farms to ensure the supply of warhorses and meat.

In the newly conquered cities of the Song Dynasty in the Central Plains, all the newly recruited talents were appointed by Wang Anshi, while the old, weak, and mediocre officials were dismissed, leaving only those who were capable.

Wang Anshi, stationed in Kaifeng, oversaw all domestic affairs, managing finances, officialdom, and agriculture. Within a few days, he promoted a group of capable individuals.