"The destiny of this dynasty, its imperial dragon脉, is nourished by the imperial dynasty's dragon vein ceaselessly every moment. For these billions of years, it has always been the imperial dynasty that reaps the dragon energy of dynasties and kingdoms, and never has a kingdom or dynasty ever reaped the imperial dynasty's dragon energy!"
Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji also bowed and said, "Your Majesty, the Human King Mang has been born. Although his lifespan is not long, with his top-tier spirit-awakening cultivation, he will surely uproot the Zhang family. The destruction of Loulan is not far off!"
"I suggest we immediately launch a national war, first taking Jin into our grasp, and then waiting for the Human King Mang to destroy the Loulan Kingdom. After that, our Great Han can engage in a battle with Chu and secure the royal power of Tian Yue!"
"Indeed!"
Yuan Tiangang's eyes lit up: "When all eight kingdoms are annihilated, I will surely gather the dragon脉 and royal energy of the remaining four kingdoms, consolidate them for the Great Han, and form a nine-dragon prostration pattern. We will absorb the destiny of the kingdoms and gather them into nine cauldrons of destiny. When the time is right, we can transform into a thousand-zhang yellow dragon and ascend the entire nation!"
"Your Majesty, Jin has once again lost a Guiyuan expert this time. The might of General Yuchi, General Wang, and Lord Yaoli has already spread throughout Tian Yue. I fear that the King of Jin at this very moment is having a difficult time!"
Du Ruhui said softly. Although there was a treaty between the two countries, the three Shenfu experts were like divine beings, constantly watching the King of Jin. It was likely that the King of Jin was already terrified.
Yang Hao carefully analyzed the situation in Tian Yue. The northern Jin Kingdom was not a threat. He still owed Princess Han Yue of Loulan a promise. The Human King Mang would definitely not let go of the Zhang family behind the Loulan Kingdom. He had to protect the Loulan lineage; this faith value of over ten million could not be lost.
"Notify Qi Jiguang to pressure Jin. I want Jin to completely disappear!"
"Your command will be obeyed!"
Yuchi Gong, Wang Baobao, Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zhongxian, Mao Xiang, and Yuan Tiangang immediately bowed.
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On the seventeenth day of the second month in the first year of Great Han, Qi Jiguang's hundred thousand Qi family army frequently marched out of Yuehaiguan. In the Jin cities bordering Yuehaiguan, they continuously rehearsed military formations. Qi Jiguang, Zhu Sheng, and Zhou Yuji stood in the void, observing the movements of Jin and frequently exerting pressure.
On this day, numerous Jin officials near Yuehaiguan were shocked, fearing that the Great Han army would charge and they would lose their lives.
On the eighteenth day of the second month in the first year of Great Han, the Shenfu expert Yuan Tiangang, holding the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder, toured the sky above Jin. The King of Jin immediately fainted, and the capital of Jin was thrown into complete chaos.
On the nineteenth day of the second month in the first year of Great Han, the King of Jin, Wanyan Chenglin, surrendered to Qi Jiguang's army and offered the great treasures of Jin. Following the demise of the Liao and Goryeo kingdoms, the last country in the north, Jin, exited the stage of history.
On the same day, Yuan Tiangang dug out the royal energy from Wanyan Chenglin's body, severed Jin's dragon脉, and then gathered the royal energy into Yang Hao!
From then on, Great Han reigned supreme in the north of Tian Yue, casting a covetous gaze towards the southern Chu Kingdom.
On the night of the twentieth day of the second month in the first year of Great Han, in the Xuanzheng Hall of the Great Han's Chang'an Palace.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for conquering Jin and gaining ten million faith value!"
"Ding! The main quest is in progress and is halfway complete!"
Yang Hao then used four million faith value to purchase blind boxes, summoning one hundred thousand Tang Iron Cavalry under Yuchi Gong, one hundred thousand Mongolian Iron Cavalry under Wang Baobao, and three hundred elite guards under Yaoli, and also obtained an opportunity to summon a Human Hero!
That night, in the barracks in the northwest corner of the palace, golden light permeated for three consecutive hours. The Ming Elite Soldiers, Tang Iron Cavalry, Eastern Wu Elite Soldiers, Watang Elite Soldiers, Criminal Army, Eastern Depot Guards, Brocade Guards, Tiger Guards, Qi Family Army, Yellow Turban Warriors, Qin Elite Soldiers, Mongolian Iron Cavalry, all entered the barracks.
Over nineteen million faith value was instantly reduced to six million, but it was worth it.
Nearly ten million faith value was entirely spent on the soldiers under the Human Heroes. Yang Hao eagerly awaited the grand army's appearance a month later, which would undoubtedly be a transformative event, its might overwhelming Tian Yue!
The re-emergence of the army would elevate their strength to match that of imperial dynasty soldiers, laying a solid foundation for future conquests of other dynasties!
After all the armies entered the barracks, Yang Hao closed his eyes. Looking at the remaining killing value of less than two hundred thousand, Yang Hao decisively gave up on using reincarnation power to summon a Human Hero. Less than two hundred thousand was not enough to summon a Human Hero of the Shenfu realm to deal with the current situation. He decided to take a gamble with the opportunity to summon a sub-hero he had just obtained!
"System, use one Human Hero summoning opportunity!"
"Ding! Human Hero summoning opportunity deducted successfully!"
"Ding! System is summoning!"
The Samsara Xuanhuang Pagoda emitted Dao sounds, its aura magnificent, its heavenly sounds mysterious and ancient. The entire pagoda was bathed in golden light, which suddenly flashed.
On the pagoda's body, figures were carved, and golden light pulsed!
A vast silver river unfolded, and as time flowed, the river of time instantly arrived at the Sui Dynasty.
Within the river of history, towering Human Heroes were seen, ruling vast territories. Their armies, numbering tens of thousands, were filled with indomitable spirit, all holding golden spears and roaring towards the sky: "Barbarians from all directions, whoever dares to offend shall have their kingdom destroyed, their race annihilated, and their descendants extirpated!"
Their voices crossed the river of history for billions of miles, filled with overwhelming power and majesty, shaking the heavens and earth!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the famous general of the Great Sui – Shi Wansui!"
On the Samsara Xuanhuang Pagoda, a blurry carved figure slowly appeared, bathed in golden light, indistinct!
Shi Wansui?
Yang Hao, deep within his soul, looked at the carved figure on the Samsara Xuanhuang Pagoda with a calm expression, his heart filled with joy. Among his historical Human Heroes, from the Warring States to the Ming Dynasty, there were almost no famous generals from the Sui Dynasty!
Shi Wansui was handsome and valiant, skilled in horseback archery, fierce, agile as a flying bird, loved to read military books, and was proficient in divination.
A definite top ten famous general of the Sui Dynasty!
Alas!
He was ultimately harmed by treacherous officials!
"Conquering the south lightly, a tablet of Kong Ming. One can know his life by seeing it. Though his death was due to a treacherous plot, it was also caused by the indignation of court debate that aroused suspicion."
In 782 AD, the ritual envoy Yan Zhenqing suggested to Emperor Dezong of Tang that sixty-four ancient famous generals be posthumously honored and enshrined. Among them was "Pillar of the State, Duke Taiping, Shi Wansui." He was listed alongside only Han Qinghu, He Ruobi, and Yang Su from the same era.
In 1123 AD, the Song court, following the precedent of the Tang Dynasty, established temples for ancient famous generals. Shi Wansui was also included among the seventy-two famous generals. In the "Seventy-Two Generals of the Seventeen Histories," compiled during the Northern Song Dynasty, Shi Wansui was also listed.
Yang Hao reminisced about history, his heart filled with emotion, his spirit wandering through the long river of history, experiencing the magnificent, hero-filled, and star-studded era!
The short century between the Sui and Tang Dynasties was truly a gathering of great generals and peerless heroes!
"Open Shi Wansui's information!"