After entering the palace, Li Jing took Zhong Shenxiu into the Taichu Treasure Vault and let him choose a peerless martial arts manual. Then he led him toward the Wenyuan Pavilion.
Wenyuan Pavilion.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Upon seeing Li Jing arrive, the dozens of Imperial Guards guarding outside the Wenyuan Pavilion bowed respectfully.
No need for formalities.
Li Jing said something and then walked into the Wenyuan Pavilion.
Nangong Qingyue and Zhong Shenxiu followed behind him.
The Wenyuan Pavilion of the Taichu Dynasty was built in an extremely grand and imposing manner, serving as the office of important officials of the Taichu Dynasty.
The Grand Secretary Yan Changqing, the Ministers of the Six Ministries, and the Left and Right Vice Ministers of the Six Ministries would all work here.
The Six Ministries were located on either side of the Wenyuan Pavilion.
In addition to important officials like Yan Changqing, there were also many clerks in the Wenyuan Pavilion who worked there specifically.
When Yan Changqing and others had any business, they would go through these clerks to relay orders to the Six Ministries.
Grand Secretary Yan Changqing, Minister of War Dongfang Ming, Minister of Revenue Mu Yunfei, Minister of Works Tie Ao, Minister of Rites Tantai Qiuwu, Vice Minister of Personnel Jiang Yichen, Vice Minister of War Mu Shaoze, Vice Minister of War Zhang Zhentian, Vice Minister of Revenue Xiao Hongfei, Vice Minister of Revenue Xiahou Hui, Vice Minister of Justice Qin Junyan, and others quickly came out to greet them.
Clearly, they had heard the commotion outside the Wenyuan Pavilion.
"Your Majesty, we pay our respects."
Yan Changqing and the others bowed to Li Jing with utmost respect.
"My lords, you may dispense with the formalities."
Li Jing waved his hand and said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Yan Changqing and the others expressed their gratitude, but their gazes were fixed on Zhong Shenxiu.
They were all well aware of the changes in the Investiture of the Gods, including the addition of Zhong Shenxiu, the Minister of Personnel.
In fact, as long as the civil and military officials of the Taichu Dynasty were listed on the Investiture of the Gods, they would know immediately if there were any changes in the Investiture of the Gods.
This is one of the purposes of the Investiture of the Gods.
"This is Zhong Shenxiu. From now on, he will be the Minister of Personnel of our Taichu Dynasty."
"Next, he will be in charge of coordinating all matters related to our Primordial Dynasty taking over the entire mortal dynasty in the Burial Land of Immortals."
"You will fully cooperate with Zhong Shenxiu."
Li Jing pointed to Zhong Shenxiu and introduced him to Yan Changqing and the others.
"Your Majesty, we obey."
Yan Changqing and the others spoke with firm and powerful voices.
"Yan Changqing, the responsibility on your shoulders is equally important. Once our Taichu Dynasty begins to conquer the major mortal dynasties, you must do a good job in the reserve and mobilization of our Taichu Dynasty's officials to ensure that our Taichu Dynasty can operate smoothly after conquering the territories of these mortal dynasties."
"And let the people of these territories be integrated into our Taichu Dynasty in the shortest possible time and become subjects of our Taichu Dynasty."
Li Jing said with a serious expression.
If Yan Changqing was in charge of logistics and management, acting as a steward, then Zhong Shenxiu was in charge of planning and strategy, serving as a strategist.
Simply put, Yan Changqing belonged to Xiao He, while Zhong Shenxiu belonged to Zhang Liang.
Although they have different roles, both are extremely important.
"Your Majesty understands!"
Yan Changqing's expression turned solemn, and he spoke in a strong and powerful voice.
"Yan Changqing, please give Zhong Shenxiu a detailed introduction to our Taichu Dynasty, including its strength, the Six Ministries, the Nine Ministers, and so on."
Li Jing nodded slightly and said to Yan Changqing.
"Your humble servant obeys the order."
Yan Changqing said respectfully.
Li Jing turned and walked out of Wenyuan Pavilion.
Nangong Qingyue left with Li Jing.
"Your Majesty, we respectfully see you off."
Yan Changqing and the others shouted loudly at Li Jing's retreating figure.
The State of Zhao.
The Hall of Mental Cultivation.
The Emperor of Zhao sat on the dragon throne, looking at the Left and Right Chancellors, the Six Ministers, the General of Zhao, and others, and said with an extremely heavy expression: "You are all the pillars of my Zhao Kingdom. Facing the Taichu Dynasty, do you not have any suggestions?"
"Your Majesty, I am old and beg Your Majesty to grant me permission to retire."
After a long silence, the Left Chancellor of Zhao stepped out of the ranks with faltering steps and spoke tremblingly to the Emperor of Zhao.
"Prime Minister, I sincerely seek your guidance."
The Emperor of Zhao's expression changed slightly. He stood up, walked to the Left Chancellor of Zhao, helped him up, and said with a sincere expression.
The important officials of Zhao all looked toward the Left Chancellor of Zhao.
The Left Chancellor of Zhao was the true pillar of the state, holding power in the government for decades.
Although it is true that the State of Zhao has a Right Chancellor, the Right Chancellor of Zhao was trained by the Left Chancellor and was his protégé.
"Your Majesty, the only course of action now is to submit to the Taichu Dynasty and preserve yourselves."
"The heavens of this burial ground of immortals have changed."
"Even the Supreme Elder of the Taiyi Sect died in the Taichu Dynasty. How can our Zhao Kingdom, a mere mortal dynasty, possibly contend with the Taichu Dynasty?"
The Left Chancellor of Zhao sighed and said, "On the contrary, submitting to the Taichu Dynasty will protect His Majesty and the royal lineage."
The Emperor of Wei voluntarily submitted to the Taichu Dynasty and has now been enfeoffed as the Marquis of Wei of the Taichu Dynasty.
Prince Gongsun Wangshu of the State of Wei was promoted to the rank of Zhenwu General of the fourth grade in the Taichu Dynasty and the commander of the Yuheng Legion for this achievement.
Although our Wei Kingdom does not have a martial arts prodigy like Gongsun Wangshu, we do have the Seventh Princess.
The Seventh Princess possesses the essence of heaven and earth, is exceptionally intelligent, has a photographic memory, and is also a woman of great talent and ambition.
"A figure like the Seventh Princess, if she were to go to the Taichu Dynasty, might very well defy fate and become a high-ranking official, wielding immense power and influence!"
The Emperor of Zhao frowned in thought.
He knew best and understood the intelligence and wisdom of his most beloved youngest daughter, Ying Qingyue.
Although Ying Qingyue possesses unparalleled intelligence, she is unfortunately unable to cultivate martial arts and is physically weak and sickly.
Over the years, the Emperor of Zhao has consulted countless divine physicians throughout the Burial Grounds for Ying Qingyue, hoping to cure her body and enable her to embark on the path of martial arts.
However, no doctor could cure Ying Qingyue, and some even predicted that she would not live past twenty.
If we were to ask who the Emperor of Zhao cared about most, it would definitely be Ying Qingyue.
After pondering for a moment, the Emperor of Zhao said with a serious expression, "Prime Minister, once Yue'er arrives in the Taichu Dynasty, is there really any hope of defying fate?"
"able!"
"The power of destiny is incredibly mysterious."
"If the Seventh Princess can really enter the Taichu Dynasty and rely on the power of the Taichu Dynasty's fortune, she may be able to defy fate and not only prolong her life, but also have the potential to step into the martial arts world and become a true martial arts master."
The old prime minister of Zhao said solemnly.
"Alright, I understand."
The Emperor of Zhao nodded slightly and said.
The old prime minister of Zhao glanced at the emperor of Zhao, then walked unsteadily out of the Hall of Mental Cultivation.
After silently seeing off the old prime minister of Zhao, the emperor of Zhao said in a deep voice, "Right prime minister, you are in charge of sending envoys to the remaining ten mortal dynasties under the former Xuantian Sect to persuade their emperors to submit to the Taichu Dynasty along with me!"
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