After three days of "deeply moving" gathering, the sixteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty finally gained a foothold on the small barren mountain on the border of the Great Zhou Kingdom.
The small wooden house from three days ago has now expanded three times. Zhu Yuanzhang is now sitting in the largest wooden house in the middle, looking at his descendants who are also sitting below.
Fang Jian sat next to Zhu Yuanzhang, looking at everyone with a gentle gaze.
At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang said, "Master Hongqing has explained it very clearly. We are returning to the world this time to rectify the past for Nuwa and the gods in heaven and to clear away the impurities."
After saying this, Zhu Yuanzhang glanced across the hall and asked, "Is there anything you didn't understand?"
Everyone looked at each other, and finally shook their heads and said, "Replying to Taizu, no."
"Very good." Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "Then please ask Master Hongqing to explain this matter to us in detail."
Everyone's eyes fell on Fang Jian. Fang Jian smiled faintly and then spoke, "This time, for the matter of Nuwa, I have specially invited your spirits to return to the world. The purpose is to restore Nuwa's reputation. I still say that you must always follow your Taizu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang during this process. You must take him as your leader. If anyone leaves his team, I will immediately reclaim their spirit and send them back to the Purple Qi Star to sleep. You will not be able to reincarnate into the world again for at least 100,000 years."
The crowd was not surprised to hear this, because they would follow and could only follow Zhu Yuanzhang no matter what.
Fang Jian then continued, "In the process of clearing the name of Nuwa, you may rebuild the Ming Dynasty and conquer other nations, but I have only two warnings for you: First, you must not massacre captives or cities. Second, you must not allow your soldiers to plunder or kill the elderly, children, women, and the elderly. As long as you can abide by these two points, no matter what you do in the mortal world, I will endorse you. However, if you do not show mercy and indiscriminately kill innocent people, I will immediately take away your souls and replace them with someone else to do the job."
As soon as Fang Jian finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded and said, "As the great Ming emperor's teacher, I will certainly not commit such a crime of killing innocent people. Please rest assured, Master Hongqing."
"Please rest assured, Master Hongqing." The other fifteen emperors also said in unison.
Fang Jian nodded and smiled, "My promise remains the same. As long as this matter is done well, not only will Nuwa be pleased, but I will also report to the Heavenly Court to ensure that the Ming Dynasty continues in the Great World of Yama. Furthermore, each of you will be granted a 120-year lifespan. During this 120-year lifespan, you will continue to live as vassal kings in the new Ming Dynasty. Your Taizu Emperor will grant each of you a fiefdom of no less than 50,000 li. Within this fiefdom, you will enjoy independent political, military, and financial power, and the right to invade foreign countries. However, after 120 years, you will pass away with your Taizu Emperor. At that time, you will return the three powers you hold to the Ming court. Then, if you wish to return to Ziqi Star to cultivate your primordial spirit, I will take you back. If you wish to reincarnate, I will also take you there."
Having said that, Fang Jian looked towards Zhu Yuanzhang.
Zhu Yuanzhang nodded seriously and said, "Do you understand what Master Hongqing said?"
How could anyone present not understand this? Their faces flushed with excitement. If this were truly accomplished, each of them could be a feudal lord for 120 years, controlling the politics, military, and finances of their fiefdoms, a true kingdom within a kingdom. This was a free gift for them to enjoy the blessings of being a feudal lord for 120 years.
"I understand!" The fifteen emperors responded in unison, especially Zhu Gaochi, Zhu Houzhao, Zhu Houcong, Zhu Changluo, and Zhu Youxiao, who all had smiles on their faces.
Zhu Di and others were also very happy. Although he could not become the emperor, he could still be a prince, especially with the power to wage foreign wars. He was now thinking about how to expand the territory in the future.
Just a moment later, Fang Jian's voice brought everyone's fantasy back to reality.
Fang Jian said, "The Great Zhou Kingdom you're fighting is backed by immortals and cultivators. But don't worry. The immortals will be dealt with by their own gods, and the cultivators will be dealt with by their own cultivators. Just focus on dealing with the Great Zhou Kingdom court."
After saying this, Fang Jian handed a sword talisman to Zhu Yuanzhang and said, "This is the 'Hongqing Sword Talisman.' Whenever the Great Zhou Kingdom sends cultivators to deal with you, you can take out this talisman and chant 'Please, Master Hongqing, appear.' This will allow you to contact me directly."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately reached out to take the sword talisman and said, "Okay, thank you, Master Hongqing."
Fang Jian warned him again, "Remember, you don't have a foundation yet, and you haven't become emperor in the Great World of Jambu. Therefore, destiny isn't on your side, and you don't have the luck of an emperor. So, you must be extremely careful. If you spot any cultivators around, you must contact me immediately. Also, don't reveal my presence."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yuanzhang said solemnly, "Don't worry, Master Hongqing."
Fang Jian nodded, then his figure slowly turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared into the wooden house.
Zhu Yuanzhang and everyone else stood up and respectfully saw Fang Jian off. After a cup of tea, Fang Jian did not appear again, so they all sat down with Zhu Yuanzhang.
After taking his seat, Zhu Yuanzhang said to Zhu Di, "Master Hongqing said that this place is called 'Gushan'. From now on, we are the 'Gushan Bandits'."
At this point, Zhu Yuanzhang felt a little emotional. His first business venture started with only one bowl. But his second business venture started with fifteen unfilial descendants. He didn't know whether to be happy or sad.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. Only Zhu Di, Zhu Zhanji, and Zhu Houzhao immediately responded, "Yes!"
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