"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the top historical celebrity of the Spring and Autumn period from the river of history—Ji Youyu!"
"Ji Youyu!"
Yang Hao suddenly recalled that among his ancient heroes summoned from history, Ji Youyu was the third figure from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period. The other two were the assassins Yao Li and Jing Ke.
He looked at the golden figure pacing in the river of history and couldn't help but murmur softly, Ji Youyu, with his own efforts, aided Qin in attacking the Western Rong, annexing twelve states, opening up a thousand li of territory, and dominating the Western Rong. Under his planning, Duke Mu of Qin rose to the throne as one of the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period.
Furthermore, the surnames You and Yu both originated from Ji Youyu's name!
"Name: Ji Youyu"
"Courtesy Name: Huaizhong"
"Dynasty: Spring and Autumn period"
"Cultivation: Rongtian Level One"
"Cultivation Technique: Strategy Immortal Codex"
"Attached Troop Type: None!"
Experience: A native of Jin during the Spring and Autumn period, he was the fifteenth-generation descendant of Tang Shuyu, son of King Wu of Zhou, and the great-grandson of Marquis E of Jin (another theory states he was a descendant of King Xie of Zhou, Ji Yuchen, who fled to the Rong territory).
Ji Youyu, due to internal strife in Jin (Quwo Wugong's attack on Jin), became a refugee in the Rong territory. The King of Rong heard of Duke Mu of Qin's virtue and sent Ji Youyu to Qin for an inspection.
Duke Mu of Qin, knowing Ji Youyu's talent, used a stratagem to appoint him as a high minister. Ji Youyu devised strategies for Duke Mu, assisting Qin in attacking the Western Rong, annexing twelve states, opening up a thousand li of territory, and dominating the Western Rong, thus allowing Duke Mu of Qin to rank among the Five Hegemons of the Spring and Autumn period.
"Continue!"
Yang Hao looked at Ji Youyu's figure. He was able to help Duke Mu of Qin expand his territory by a thousand li and contend for hegemony among the Five Hegemons with his strategies and wisdom. After Ji Youyu's death, Duke Mu suspended court for three days and built four tombs for him.
"Ding! Successfully deducted 500,000 Dao of Reincarnation Power!"
"Ding! The system has begun summoning!"
The long river, which had just flowed out with specks of starlight, suddenly surged, vast and stretching for ten thousand li.
The Milky Way spread out, starlight flowing, traversing from the Spring and Autumn period to the Sui Dynasty!
A golden light of a carved figure suddenly appeared on the first level of the tower body!
Golden light flashed in the river of history, and streams of golden light began to converge. A figure gradually condensed and stepped out.
"Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the top celebrity—Gao Ying!!"
Gao Ying?
Looking at the golden figure in the fourth layer of the Reincarnation Profound Yellow Pagoda, Yang Hao's expression was calm, but his heart was uncontrollably ecstatic. Gao Ying, one of the Nine Elders of the founding of Sui!
Gao Ying was capable in both civil and military affairs. He served in the imperial court, planning all matters of state and law in the Sui Dynasty, and could also lead troops into battle, commanding the entire army to conquer Chen and complete the unification of the North and South. He was enfeoffed as the Duke of Qi for his merits.
Fifty thousand Dao of Reincarnation Power, which was ten thousand more than for Ji Youyu. Yang Hao couldn't help but look forward to it.
"Open Gao Ying's data!"
"Name: Gao Ying"
"Courtesy Name: Zhaoxuan, also known as Min"
"Dynasty: Sui Dynasty"
"Cultivation: Rongtian Level Five"
"Cultivation Technique: Imperial Law Divine Codex"
"Troop Type: Top Troop Type—100,000 Elite Sui Soldiers."
Experience: His father, Gao Bin, was an aide to Yang Jian's wife's father and served as an inspector. Gao Ying inherited the title of Earl of Wuyang County and held the position of Grand Master. For his merit in pacifying Qi, he was appointed as a General of the Guards.
In the second year of the Daxiang era of the Northern Zhou Dynasty, when Yang Jian was in power, he knew Gao Ying was strong, knowledgeable in military affairs, and resourceful. He appointed him as a Registrar in the Prime Minister's Office. Yu Chijiong, the Governor of Xiangzhou, rebelled against Yang Jian. Gao Ying volunteered to supervise the generals' advance and quickly quelled Yu Chijiong. Consequently, he was promoted to Pillar of State and transferred to Prime Minister's Sima, becoming Yang Jian's most capable assistant.
Upon the establishment of the Sui Dynasty, Gao Ying served as Minister of Personnel and Imperial Censor, becoming the prime minister of the court. He was astute in worldly affairs and, after taking office as prime minister, strove to assist Emperor Wen of Sui, Yang Jian, in handling state affairs. He planned all matters of state and law; recommended civil and military talents to serve Sui; synthesized previous laws and presided over the revision of Sui statutes; and established the system of recording and mapping households, attracting many transient populations and increasing the national registered households.
In the eighth year of Kaihuang, Sui dispatched troops to attack Chen. Gao Ying served as the Marshal's Chief Clerk and commanded the entire army to conquer Chen, completing the unification of the North and South. For his merit, he was enfeoffed as the Duke of Qi.
When Emperor Wen of Sui planned to depose Crown Prince Yang Yong and establish his second son, Yang Guang, as the Crown Prince, Gao Ying opposed it, gradually falling out of favor with the Emperor and Empress. In the nineteenth year of Kaihuang, he was accused and removed from office.
In the fourth year of Renshou, Emperor Yang of Sui ascended the throne. Gao Ying was reinstated as Minister of the Court of Imperial Entertainments. In the third year of Daye, because he criticized Emperor Yang's extravagance and the current state of affairs, he was reported and executed on the same day as He Ruobi.
Looking at the brilliant resume, Yang Hao couldn't help but nod and smile. The six major legions currently had no shortage of generals for conquest, but since Li Si had been promoted to Left Chancellor, the position of Minister of Justice was temporarily vacant. Currently, the territory of the Great Cloud Dynasty was under the control of the Great Han, and the territory was unprecedentedly vast, with a corresponding surge in administrative affairs.
Yang Hao pondered that Gao Ying was a versatile talent. For now, he would temporarily take charge of the Ministry of Justice. Once the situation stabilized and things were running smoothly, he would consider a promotion.
...
Blood Sun Dynasty.
Following the collapse of the Great Cloud Dynasty, the eyes of the entire southwestern region turned to the Blood Sun Dynasty, a dynasty whose overall national strength was only slightly higher than that of the Great Cloud Dynasty.
Ten li outside the capital of the Blood Sun Dynasty, on flat ground, a defensive line stretching for dozens of li had been temporarily established.
The million-strong army of the Blood Sun Dynasty and Marquis Lie Feng had all perished at the Soul Roaming River. The news of their defeat spread, causing turmoil in the court, and the Blood Sun Emperor immediately vomited blood and fell into a coma.
The father of the Blood Sun Emperor, the previous Blood Sun Emperor, suddenly appeared and temporarily wielded the Imperial Seal. With a single order, on two-thirds of the Blood Sun Dynasty's land, warriors threw down their families and livelihoods, each with a death wish to protect their homeland. In just a few days, an army of one million had been instantly assembled.
The old Emperor, clad in blood-red robes and holding the Imperial Seal, ordered the entire army to advance to a point ten li outside the capital. The day before the Vermillion Bird Legion arrived, a formidable pass and fortress rose from the ground.
The million temporary soldiers assembled from the common people of the Blood Sun Dynasty had blood-red qi soaring to the heavens, their faces ferocious. Some even had strips of cloth with "Blood War!" tied to their foreheads.
Although the Blood Sun Emperor had provoked and troubled the Great Han first, and they harbored some resentment for it, facing the national crisis of the Great Han army advancing on their capital, they all transformed into righteous men. At a time of national peril, they stood for their country, ready to die without regret!
"Kill!"
The defensive line, stretching for dozens of li, was on the verge of a fierce battle!
Liao Hua and Gao Shun led the charge, while Lu Kang commanded the entire army from a war chariot. Compared to more than a month ago, all three had made significant breakthroughs in their cultivation. After more than fifty days of intense combat, Liao Hua and Gao Shun had reached Tianwu Level Three, and Lu Kang had broken through to Tianwu Level Five.
The Vermillion Bird Legion, having experienced the battle at the Soul Roaming River, traveled light and advanced rapidly, traversing tens of thousands of li into the Blood Sun Dynasty within a few days. They reached the capital of the Blood Sun Dynasty with lightning speed. Large siege weapons such as trebuchets were not carried.
The soldiers of the Blood Sun Dynasty had flushed red faces, their expressions ferocious and terrifying, as if they wanted to flay the Vermillion Bird Legion alive.