"Continue!"
To obtain capable ministers who could assist Qin Shi Huang in unifying the empire would not only perfect the Six Ministries but also further refine the laws of the Great Han, consolidating local governance once more.
The Samsara Profound Yellow Pagoda resonated with the Great Dao's profound melodies!
Historical scrolls unfurled layer by layer, stardust flowed like sand, and banners fluttered fiercely!
Buzz!
The grand characters "Tang Dynasty" imprinted themselves upon their vision.
The history of Huaxia was long and profound, with countless powerful dynasties successively receiving the Son of Heaven's mandate, leading the world and dominating the realm!
Emperor Taizong of Tang, known as the Great Khan, presided over a court where all nations paid homage, his gaze sweeping across the world!!
Yang Hao looked on, and within the river of history, he saw a figure adorned with a hero's hat, clad in five-tiger green attire, riding a horse in breeches, with battle boots on his feet, a silken sash tied around his waist, neither too tight nor too loose. He stood twelve feet tall, with shoulders as broad as a bow, his face like the ancient moon shining, his countenance akin to gilded gold, his brows like sharp swords extending to his temples, his eyes like bright pearls, his nose and mouth well-defined, and a three-strand beard flowing down his chest.
Upon his head pulsed a thousand layers of killing intent, before him a hundred paces of awe-inspiring presence. At his waist hung a pair of gilded copper maces. He bowed slightly in Yang Hao's direction!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning an ancient hero from the Samsara – Qin Qiong!"
"Surpassing Zhuan Zhu, akin to Meng Chang," "His horse trampled the Yellow River banks, his mace struck three prefectures and six counties," the first righteous hero of the Sui and Tang dynasties, Qin Shubao.
Marshal of the Imperial Guards, Qin Qiong!!
One of the twenty-four meritorious officials of the Lingyan Pavilion!
However, during Emperor Taizong of Tang's Xuanwu Gate Incident, he maintained neutrality. Otherwise, he would have certainly been among the sixty-four renowned generals of the Tang Dynasty!
"View Qin Qiong's data."
Yang Hao gazed at the shining engraved figure on the Samsara Profound Yellow Pagoda and said softly.
"Name: Qin Qiong"
"Courtesy Name: Shubao"
"Dynasty: Late Sui and Early Tang"
"Cultivation: Spirit Awakening Fourth Layer!"
"Cultivation Technique: Ferocious World Mace Thunder Art"
"Accompanying Troops: Top-tier Troops – One Hundred Thousand Great Tang Elite Soldiers!"
Biography: Qin Qiong was exceptionally brave and renowned far and wide.
He initially served the Sui Dynasty, holding positions under Lai Hu'er, Zhang Sutuo, and Pei Renji. Later, he defected to Li Mi, the leader of the Wagang Uprising. After the fall of Wagang, he joined Wang Shichong of the Zheng Kingdom.
Due to Wang Shichong's treacherous nature, he, along with Cheng Yaojin and others, defected to Li Yuan and Li Shimin. He later followed Prince Qin, Li Shimin, in campaigns north and south, achieving numerous meritorious deeds despite suffering injuries. He was appointed Grand General of the Left Wuwei and Duke of Yi.
In the twelfth year of Zhenguan, Qin Qiong passed away, posthumously granted the title of Governor of Xuzhou and Duke of Hu, with the posthumous name of Zhuang. He was later ranked among the twenty-four meritorious officials of the Lingyan Pavilion.
"System, continue summoning!"
In an instant, the sounds of the Dao permeated the air, like the roar of an enraged deity. A figure gradually appeared on the body of the Samsara Profound Yellow Pagoda, radiating waves of golden light.
Whoosh!
Splash!
A five-colored starry river materialized, stars shifting and twinkling brilliantly!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the renowned general of the Great Sui – Han Qinghu!"
Han Qinghu, a renowned general of the Great Sui, ranked far above Shi Wansui and Yu Chi Jingde among the sixty-four renowned generals of the Tang Dynasty and the seventy-two renowned generals of the Song Dynasty.
Han Qinghu's original name was Qing Bao. It is said that when he was thirteen years old, he captured a fierce tiger, hence he changed his name to Qinghu. Later generations wrote a poem in his praise:
"The captor of lords, his sharp troops unstoppable, why do petty warriors contend for supremacy?
Unbearable that the world lacks discernment, he himself became Yama, king of the underworld!"
"View Han Qinghu's data."
Yang Hao gazed at the shining nine-foot ethereal projection within the river of Samsara, a blood-red saber in his hand, and said softly.
"Name: Han Qinghu"
"Courtesy Name: Zitong"
"Dynasty: Sui Dynasty"
"Cultivation: Spirit Awakening Fifth Layer!"
"Cultivation Technique: Demon Subduing Ten Thousand Zhang Nether Codex"
"Accompanying Troops: Top-tier Troops – One Hundred Thousand Great Tang Elite Soldiers!"
Biography: A renowned general of the Sui Dynasty, son of Han Xiong, Grand General of Cavalry of the Northern Zhou.
He possessed a majestic appearance and great courage, and enjoyed reading.
He first served the Northern Zhou as a Commander and Prefect of He Prefecture, enfeoffed as Duke of Xinyi. He pacified Northern Qi with the army and repeatedly repelled Chen's attacks.
In the first year of Kaihuang, he was appointed Chief Executive of Luzhou, guarding the crucial northern strategic point of Lujiang and preparing for the conquest of Chen.
In the eighth year of Kaihuang, as the vanguard general, he attacked Chen, leading his troops to cross the Yangtze River at night, capturing Caishi, conquering Gushu, advancing to Xinlin, breaking through the Zhuque Gate, and occupying Jiankang City, capturing Emperor Houzhu Chen Shubao. His meritorious deeds were outstanding, and he was promoted to Shang Zhuguo and Grand General, enfeoffed as Duke of Shouguang County.
Later, he was stationed in Jincheng as the Commander of the Expeditionary Army, defending against the Tujue, and was appointed Chief Executive of Liangzhou.
In the twelfth year of Kaihuang, he passed away at the age of fifty-five.
Yang Hao opened his eyes. At this moment, in the square of Xuanzheng Hall, the assembled onlookers were vigorously absorbing the dense primal energy.
The Nine Cauldrons, like deities descending upon the world, emitted a faint halo. The mountains, rivers, sun, moon, stars, and all living beings depicted upon them, once again radiated golden light, scattering profound primal energy in all directions!
A thousand-zhang five-clawed golden dragon coiled in the void, spraying streams of golden, soft light!
In an instant, the originally barren land of Tianyue was infused with surging primal energy, completely repairing the damage of countless years. Liu Hong, Bi Xi, and cultivators of varying levels, as well as demonic beasts, observed from the viewing platform, breaking through once more and significantly advancing their cultivation.
Within mere breaths, over a hundred Grandmasters were born upon the land of Tianyue!!
Newly generated lands gave rise to tens of thousands of heavenly spirit roots and precious herbs, which sprouted from the ground. In an instant, the entire newly formed land was covered with vegetation!!
Hum!!
At this moment, the void above the imperial palace trembled. Three dark vortexes, tens of feet wide, suddenly appeared, flashing with streaks of lightning!!
The ancient heroes guarding the sacrificial altar all looked towards the three dark vortexes, tens of feet wide, and then a smile appeared on their lips. The familiar blood of Yanhuang flowed, and three more ancient heroes were about to emerge.
Crackling!!
A storm of thunder and lightning raged, like dragons of lightning leaping in the thunderous sea!
"What is that?"
Liu Hong, Bi Xi, Bi An, Xian Yunzi, and the other onlookers looked up. They saw that all three vortexes emanated extremely powerful primal energy. The three vortexes exuded terrifying power that captivated the soul, a feeling far stronger than that of Bi Xi, a first-layer Spirit Awakening expert!
"Spirit Awakening!!"
Bi Xi exclaimed in shock. The Great Han had just been promoted to a dynasty, and three Spirit Awakening powerhouses had descended!!
"What!!"
Liu Hong exclaimed in shock. Spirit Awakening?
From the three dark vortexes, tens of feet wide, three figures emerged, gradually revealing their true appearances. The three instantly arrived below the sacrificial platform and prostrated themselves, "Your subject Han Qinghu, Qin Qiong, Li Si, pays respects to the Human King. May the Human King live in peace!"
"Wei Zhongxian!"
"This old servant is here!"
"Hasten and bestow upon Han Qinghu the title of Great Han Tiger Soul General!"
"Hasten and bestow upon Qin Qiong the title of Great Han Valiant General!"
"Hasten and bestow upon Li Si the position of Minister of the Ministry of Justice!!"
"Hmm!"
After the Qi Luck Nine Cauldrons were upgraded by three levels, Yang Hao could observe Tianyue. Suddenly, he sensed an extremely powerful primal energy rapidly approaching Tianyue, moving at an astonishing speed, far surpassing that of Spirit Awakening. In the blink of an eye, it arrived above Tianyue and was rapidly heading towards Chang'an.
"Great Han, prepare for battle!"
Yang Hao looked towards the heavens and roared!