Inside the Jianzhang Palace of the Han Dynasty's Chang'an City Royal Palace.
That night.
Figures flickered within Jianzhang Palace.
The day's court session primarily involved the placement of local officials and the meticulous division of power.
Bao Zheng, in addition to serving as Minister of Rites, continued as Sili Cishi, handling local governance. Xu Chu had withdrawn from the battlefield and was now leading the Hundred Thousand Tiger Guards, safeguarding the royal palace.
Zhu Sheng was appointed Governor of Bing Province, with Zhou Yuji commanding the Ningwu Iron Cavalry and Great Ming elites stationed there.
Lu Kang served as Governor of Liang Province, leading his Hundred Thousand elite Wu soldiers.
Chen Gong was the Governor of You Province, with Liao Hua commanding troops from Jing Province and Shu Han stationed in You Province.
Meng Tian was the Governor of Yong Province, leading his Hundred Thousand Qin elites.
Cheng Yaojin was the Governor of Yan Province, commanding his Hundred Thousand Tang iron cavalry.
Liu Hong was the Governor of Yi Province, assisted by Bi Lei and Bi An, with Shan Xiongxin leading his Hundred Thousand troops in Yi Province.
Wu Yong served as Governor of Jing Province, with Zhang Han leading Hundred Thousand convict soldiers stationed there.
Qi Jiguang was appointed Governor of Ji Province, commanding his Hundred Thousand Qi Family Army.
Yao Li and Jing Ke led six hundred elite guards stationed in Yu Province and Yang Province respectively.
The former three islands overseas had been integrated into the newly formed land and were placed under Qing Province's jurisdiction. Zhang Jiao and Yuan Tiangang led the Taoist sect in Qing Province and Xu Province.
The Eastern Depot guards, the Imperial Guard, and the Dali Temple led by Di Renjie oversaw all officials in the realm.
Meanwhile, the Heavenly Azure Qilin were dispersed, extending the Han Dynasty's coastline into the deep sea and patrolling its conditions.
Within Jianzhang Palace, Yang Hao sat at the head of the table, with Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Li Si, and Bi Xi, who was knowledgeable about the Eight Great Dynasties, standing below.
A detailed map was slowly unfurled in Jianzhang Palace. Yang Hao could examine the Han Dynasty's territory, and after his confirmation, a new map was drawn.
Tian Yue had expanded, its territory extending several times into the deep sea, significantly reducing the distance between the Han Dynasty and the Eastern Wilderness Continent.
"Human King, these Eight Great Dynasties were once severely punished by the Xuanyuan Dynasty. In the past ten thousand years, their national fortunes have recovered considerably."
"When Minister and Human King Mang extinguished the Zhang family, we also exerted considerable effort to investigate the foundations of the Eight Great Dynasties."
Bi Xi gazed at the map and spoke deeply. When Human King Mang had fulfilled his wishes, he had also, out of concern for protecting Tian Yue, put in significant effort to ascertain the background of the Eight Great Dynasties.
"How so?"
Changsun Wuji shifted his gaze from the map to Bi Xi.
"Human King, these Eight Great Dynasties can be divided into three tiers."
"The first tier belongs to the Moluo Dynasty and the Canglan Dynasty. These two dynasties are closest to the Shengyuan Imperial Dynasty and are realms of monstrous beasts. Thousands of years ago, they pledged allegiance to some top powers of the Shengyuan Imperial Dynasty. With their assistance, these two great dynasties have become the two top subordinate dynasties under the Shengyuan Imperial Dynasty."
"The second tier comprises the Beiming Dynasty, the Luoyue Dynasty, and the Nanye Dynasty. These three dynasties have had relatively enlightened Human Kings throughout history, and their national strength is only slightly less than ten thousand years ago. All three dynasties are guarded by martial artists at the Spiritual Sea realm."
"The final tier consists of the Tianfeng Dynasty, the Aolong Dynasty, and the Yanyang Dynasty, which attacked our Great Han just days ago. These three dynasties have been embroiled in internal strife for ten thousand years, and their national strength is extremely weak."
Bi Xi spoke eloquently, quickly classifying the strength of the Eight Great Dynasties into three clear and concise categories.
Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, and Li Si examined the map closely. After a while, Du Ruhui stepped forward, saying, "Human King, it is impolite not to reciprocate. Since these three dynasties have offended our Great Han and coveted our treasure, we should send troops to incorporate them into our Great Han's territory."
"Indeed. These three dynasties attacked our Great Han first and are also the weakest. We should strike swiftly, quickly consume the weak, then seek opportunities to consume those that are developing well, and finally consume the strongest."
Li Si spoke, his hand continuously tracing the Eight Great Dynasties on the map.
"Human King, we can use General Yuchi Gong, General Wang Baobao, General Shi Wansui, General Han Qinghu, General Qin Qiong, and General Lu Junyi to first consume the Yanyang Dynasty, which is closest to us. The other two dynasties are far away; it would take about a month to travel by sea, two months for a round trip. By then, the Yanyang Dynasty will already be part of our Great Han's territory."
"At that time, our Great Han will undoubtedly be powerful and well-equipped, capable of dispatching troops to the other two dynasties and taking them down in one fell swoop, laying the foundation for our Great Han to become a dominant dynasty."
"Feasible!"
Fang Xuanling added, "The Yanyang Dynasty is weak. Our Great Han has the strength to conquer it. By now, if we use our Han soldiers and the teleportation array to infiltrate the heart of the Yanyang Dynasty, our armies will be dispersed, and we will surely bloom everywhere, directly targeting the capital of the Yanyang Dynasty!"
"First, consume the weak, then take down those that are neither strong nor weak. At that point, our Great Han can disregard the local powers of the Shengyuan Imperial Dynasty!"
Li Si said with a serious expression and a concise tone, bowing respectfully.
"Boom!"
Several people quickly knelt, awaiting Yang Hao's decree as Human King!
"Dong!"
"Dong!"
"Dong!"
Yang Hao rested one hand on his forehead and tapped the table with the other, saying, "Thus, we shall declare war on the Yanyang Dynasty in the coming days!"
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The Xuanshi Hall of the Weiyang Palace, Chang'an City Royal Palace, Han Dynasty.
"Open the barracks!"
Yang Hao murmured silently. After leaving Jianzhang Palace, he had used the remaining faith points to purchase Golden Blind Boxes and summon one hundred thousand elite Liangshan soldiers. The Han Dynasty was about to attack the Yanyang Dynasty, using the Yanyang Dynasty's territory as a battlefield to contend with the world.
"Weng~~"
The military camp in the northwest corner of Chang'an City was enveloped in golden light and slowly opened. Before the barracks stood one hundred thousand elite Liangshan soldiers, one hundred thousand Tang iron cavalry, and one hundred thousand elite Sui soldiers, their expressions solemn, their golden spears and long halberds pointing directly at the sky, exuding a fierce aura of killing intent!
"Ding! Successfully deducted three million faith points."
"Ding! The barracks have been opened!"
"Ding! Thirty thousand soldiers have successfully entered the barracks!"
Upon hearing the system's notification, Yang Hao looked at the ten Beginner Barracks Acceleration Cards in his hand and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
"One second!"
"Use three Beginner Barracks Acceleration Cards!"
"Ding! Successfully deducted three Beginner Barracks Acceleration Cards!"
"Ding! Beginner Barracks Acceleration Cards have been used!"
"Weng~~"
In the blink of an eye, the previously closed barracks suddenly emitted golden light, and the barracks gates slowly opened. Thirty thousand Han soldiers marched out in perfect formation, their cultivation realms all at the Houtian First Layer.
"System, clear the data!" Yang Hao sat on the throne, his soul observing the barracks near the Reincarnation Xuanhuang Tower. At this moment, the barracks were shimmering with golden light and humming.
"Ding! The host currently has zero kill points and zero faith points under his command!"
"Weng~~"
The barracks slowly closed, and the thirty thousand soldiers marched in orderly fashion towards the military camp outside the west gate of Chang'an City.
Yang Hao extended his palm, and a pale blue light array flickered in his palm. This was the teleportation array given to him by Human King Mang, capable of teleporting to the Eight Great Dynasties.