A month has passed since the battle of Han Jia City, and the Yang family, once the overlord of Shu Commandery.
This family, almost forgotten by the people of Shu Commandery, had been immersed for three hundred years.
With Liao Hua beheading a Xiantian realm expert, the Yang family once again stood at the pinnacle of Shu Commandery.
Xiantian realm experts, who could be counted on one hand in Shu Commandery, were all renowned and powerful figures. Who was this Liao Hua? Su Dan Novel Network.
Some said he was a secret powerhouse cultivated by the Yang family for a hundred years; others said he was a descendant of the Yang family's thousand-year heritage.
Some said he was a powerful figure Yang Hao's father had befriended abroad. Various tales were spun with great detail.
Suddenly, rumors of the Yang family's thousand-year secrets and江湖 (jianghu) wild tales spread like wildfire, becoming the talk of the town among the people of Shu Commandery.
"Hahaha"
Yang Hao lay on a lounge chair, holding intelligence gathered by the Jingzhou soldiers, unable to contain his laughter.
"General Liao Hua, you are now a prominent figure in Shu Commandery! Hahaha."
The Jingzhou soldiers, at the Nascent Soul stage, were valuable resources sought after by all major families in Shu Commandery. Yang Hao had immediately dispersed the thirty summoned Jingzhou soldiers.
They were secretly infiltrated into various factions of Shu Commandery to gather intelligence.
"Lord, please stop mocking this subordinate. The battle of Han Jia City has now spread throughout Shu Commandery, and Han Jia City will surely become a thorn in the side of the three major families of Shu Commandery."
Liao Hua bowed and cupped his fists, stepping forward.
"Lord, the intelligence gathered by the Jingzhou soldiers shows that the three major families, the Li, Zhang, and Wang families, have not been a united front for three hundred years. Back then, when the three families dominated Shu Commandery, they were suppressed by the Prefectural Government of Yi Province."
"The three major families were forced to sign the 'Prefectural Contest.'"
"Prefectural Contest?"
Yang Hao couldn't help but frown. For the past three hundred years, the position of Prefect of Shu Commandery had indeed been rotated among the three major families. A Prefectural Contest?
This was something Yang Hao hadn't anticipated. Over the past century, the three major families must have harbored deep animosity towards each other.
"Lord, it has been confirmed that each of the three major families has three Xiantian realm experts. The most powerful among them is the current Prefect, Zhang Feng, the head of the Zhang family, who is at the fourth level of Xiantian realm."
"Lord, the Prefectural Contest of Shu Commandery is still three months away. With the grand competition approaching, the Li family cannot spare their attention for the affairs of Tu County. This is our excellent opportunity!"
Upon hearing Liao Hua's words, Yang Hao's mind raced through the ancient history of Huaxia. Combining it with the current situation, he immediately sat up and said, "Liao Hua, heed my command!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
Liao Hua cupped his fists, knelt on one knee, and bowed with a roar.
"Liao Hua, you are appointed as the Captain of Han Jia City, in charge of all military affairs. Effective immediately, recruit soldiers and form the Vanguard Battalion."
"Your subordinate obeys."
Liao Hua received the order and rushed off.
"System, how many Slaughter Points do I have?"
"Ding! Five thousand five hundred Slaughter Points, and one chance to summon a historical figure from ancient Huaxia."
"Let's use the summoning opportunity first!" After thinking for a moment, Yang Hao decided to proceed with the summon first and then decide how to allocate the Slaughter Points based on the results.
"Ding! Consumed one chance to summon a historical figure from ancient Huaxia."
"Initiating summon."
In the first layer of the pagoda, a galaxy spread out, starlight flowing, from the Spring and Autumn period slowly arriving at the Ming Dynasty!
"The sun, moon, mountains, and rivers still remain!" a deafening roar tore through the sky!
Witnessing time flow and stars densely packed, a figure strode forth from the river of history!
"Congratulations to the Host, you have successfully summoned the Ming Dynasty General—Zhou Yuji!"
This was a famous general of the Ming Dynasty who fought against the Qing, renowned for his prowess, and even made the rebel leader Li Zicheng question his life!
"View Zhou Yuji's information."
"Name: Zhou Yuji"
"Courtesy name: Cui Tong"
"Dynasty: Ming Dynasty"
"Cultivation: Fourth level of Xiantian realm"
"Cultivation technique: Tian Qiao Xing Jue"
"Troops: Top-tier troop—Ningwu Pass Iron Cavalry, 5,000 strong. First-class troop—Elite Ming Soldiers, 50,000 strong."
Experience: In the ninth year of Chongzhen, he gained merit in several bloody battles under Minister Zhang Fengyi, was promoted twice, and became the Deputy General of the Vanguard Camp.
He was repeatedly granted the title of太子少保 (Taizi Shaobao) and 左都督 (Zuo Duduhou). In the fifteenth year of Chongzhen, he succeeded as the General of Shanxi. In the Battle of Ningwu Pass, he fiercely resisted the rebel army and died in battle.
Yang Hao was stunned, then overjoyed. Zhou Yuji, a fierce general from the late Ming Dynasty, who bravely fought against Li Zicheng and died on the battlefield.
After the peasant army entered Beijing, the soldiers still said: "If every garrison commander were like General Zhou, how could we have reached here?"
Yang Hao excitedly punched the bed, his luck was explosive today.
In terms of strength, the fourth level of Xiantian realm directly placed him at the apex of Shu Commandery. In terms of talent, he was clearly both civil and military capable.
With Yuji's arrival, Yang Hao felt that he had truly established himself in this world.
"System, how can Slaughter Points be exchanged for Reincarnation Power?"
"One thousand Slaughter Points can be exchanged for one hundred Reincarnation Power."
"Consume three thousand Slaughter Points to exchange for summoning."
"Ding! Consumed three thousand Slaughter Points to exchange for three hundred Reincarnation Power."
"Ding! Using three hundred Reincarnation Power, randomly summon a historical figure now!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the Host, you have successfully summoned the Ming Dynasty Civil Official—Zhu Sheng!"
"View Zhu Sheng's information."
"Name: Zhu Sheng"
"Courtesy name: Yun Sheng"
"Dynasty: Ming Dynasty"
"Cultivation: Third level of Xiantian realm"
"Cultivation technique: Xing Gua Mi Jing"
Experience: In the seventeenth year of Zhizheng, Zhu Yuanzhang conquered cities and plundered territories, heavily besieging the prefectural city of Huizhou. To avoid harming the populace.
Zhu Sheng, braving a hail of arrows, stood alone under the city walls and persuaded the defending marshal Fu Tong to open the gates and surrender.
He presented three strategies to the founding Emperor of the Ming Dynasty: "Build high walls, store ample grain, and delay proclaiming oneself king," which provided Zhu Yuanzhang with the foundation for his empire.
"Awesome!"
"Truly awesome!"
"A peerless strategist for the nation, a premier scholar in Hanlin."
Zhu Sheng's arrival filled a current gap. Yang Hao was already worried about the complex internal affairs of the vast Han Jia City, having wracked his brain over various matters.
"When will they arrive?"
"In three days," the system replied.
"Bang!"
Li Si, upon receiving the news from Han Jia, was furious. He slammed his hand on a nearby table, shattering it.
"Patriarch, calm your anger."
A stooped old man in a white robe beside Li Si stroked his beard and looked at Li Si.
"Patriarch, let's not concern ourselves with the Yang family for now. Even a starved camel is still a camel, with a thousand-year legacy."
"It's not surprising that a Xiantian realm expert emerges every three hundred years; they have only just stepped into the Xiantian realm."
"Patriarch, the Prefectural Contest is fast approaching!"
"Zhang Feng, with his fourth-level Xiantian realm strength, exerts pressure on Shu Commandery. The Wang family has a prodigy who has entered the Sword Sect."
"The current situation for our Li family is like a mountain pressing down on us!"
"Yes! How can I not know this situation, but what can I do?"
Li Si sighed deeply and looked at the portrait of the Li family ancestors enshrined in the center of the hall.
The old man pondered for a long time, then stood up. "Patriarch, our Li family has no other path to retreat. To advance is to have hope; to retreat is to fall into an abyss!"
"How to advance?"
Li Si's eyes suddenly lit up as he looked at Li Yuan.
"Patriarch can seek refuge with the Wang family!"
"You! You!"
Li Si was extremely angered by this suggestion.
"Patriarch, our Li family has no way out now. The Wu Kingdom is declining, and the Sword Sect is rising. Seeking refuge with the Sword Sect is the best course of action!"
Li Yuan cupped his fists and bowed, his eyes glistening.
"Do not speak of this matter again!" Li Si waved his hand and left.