Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu-Chapter 279 - 173 Nanli Academy_2
Chapter 279: Chapter 173 Nanli Academy_2
Chapter 279 -173 Nanli Academy_2
“Since it is so, gentlemen followed me into the city to reward the three armies!”
Chen Qing, hand in hand with Shi Xintie, went to the newly built guard palace in the city and held a grand banquet.
To show his esteem, Chen Qing purposely arranged for Shi Xintie to sit at the first table on the left side.
On the left were Shi Xintie of the military, Lu Shenglong, Zhang Can, and Yan Bailiang.
On the right were Su Yi, Jiang Xingchuan, Qing Ran, Xuan Cuo, Xuan Mang, and Wei Qingchen, who arrived later.
There was no need to mention Xuan Cuo and Xuan Mang.
Wei Qingchen, after months of meditation under the Feather Transformation Immortal Tree and acquiring a few spirit Gu that Xuanping had overlooked, became significantly more powerful.
Everyone had no objections to Wei Qingchen sitting in such a position.
After all, Wei Qingchen represented the Xuan Bird Tribe of Chen Qing’s own division and a powerful force behind Chen Qing, the Jiguang Sect.
Only Qing Ran seemed a bit uneasy.
Whether it was Su Yi, Jiang Xingchuan, Zhang Can, Yan Bailiang, or Lu Shenglong and Shi Xintie, all had accomplished real military achievements.
Only Qing Ran had almost nothing tangible to show, yet he was positioned as a high-ranking figure.
This was intentionally arranged by Chen Qing and Xuanping to allow Xuanping to fully take control and mobilize Lin Country’s forces.
Chen Qing, seeing everyone was present, laughed heartily, “Now that Shi Xintie has arrived, it feels like all the outstanding figures of my Li Bingwei are gathered!”
“Gentlemen, let’s raise a glass to General Shi, for the arduous expedition!”
Shi Xintie stood up and emptied his cup in one gulp, keenly observing the people in the hall.
“Thank you, Lord Wei, for the wine!”
Aside from Qing Ran, Xuan Cuo, and Xuan Mang, he sensed a faint air of danger from the other six, and thus realized that these six had skills no less than his own.
As for Chen Qing, Shi Xintie could see nothing through him. However, since Chen Qing had subdued six individuals whose strength was comparable to his own, it suggested that Chen Qing’s strength was likely unmatched in Nanli.
Through several battles, they had already completed their Gu combat systems with spirit Gu from the spoils of war and were considered the top figures.
Yet they still lacked a Gu that could bring about a qualitative change in their strength.
For example, the Gu that allowed Chen Qing to perform Fatian Xiangdi.
This kind of rare Gu appeared once in a millennium.
It was also Chen Qing’s capital to suppress the Not Subject of Nanli.
As for Xuanping, the wife of Lord Wei, Shi Xintie did not pay much attention initially, but he quickly noticed something after sitting down.
There was more respect for Chen Qing, but the fear of Xuanping among those present exceeded that of Chen Qing.
He immediately realized that this Lady Wei was not only strong but also extremely skilled.
In terms of Xuan Cuo and Xuan Mang, his assessment was that Xuan Cuo had precise control over the general situation, making him suitable to oversee major affairs.
As for Xuan Mang, he leaned more toward combat operations, but his Gu had not been cultivated to high quality, so his current strength did not yet reach the level of the other few.
After several consolidations, Chen Qing’s base for claiming kingship had been thoroughly formed.
“Now that General Shi is here, our Li Bingwei should be on the right track.”
Chen Qing took out a yellow scroll, “Wei Qingchen, read.”
Wei Qingchen stood up, took the scroll, opened it, and read, “Shi Xintie made great contributions in the expedition against the Water Country, hence the title of General is granted, conferred as General Wei!”
Shi Xintie stood up, walked to the front of the hall, and knelt on one knee to thank, “Thank you, Lord Wei!”
“Lu Shenglong, following Lord Wei in the expedition, made great contributions, broke the Vermilion Bird Tribe, and achieved great feats in the battle against the rebel Yan Shiyin, hence the title of General is removed, conferred as General Wei!”
Lu Shenglong rose joyfully, walked to the front of the hall, knelt on one knee, and said, “Thank you, Lord Wei!”
“Zhang Can followed Lord Wei in the expedition and made contributions, conferred as General Wei!”
Zhang Can stood up, briefly clasped his hands to those around him, and knelt on one knee, “Thank you, Lord Wei!”
“Yan Bailiang followed Lord Wei in the expedition and made contributions, conferred as General Wei!”
Yan Bailiang was the only one who didn’t kneel on one knee; he only slightly bowed to Chen Qing.
“Thank you, Lord Wei.”
Chen Qing didn’t mind, as Yan Bailiang was known for his aloofness and did not care about such matters.
“Xuan Cuo and Xuan Mang obstructed Yan Shiyin and achieved success, conferred as General Wei.”
Xuan Cuo and Xuan Mang stood up. Xuan Mang hesitated but then saw Xuan Cuo already kneeling on one knee, so he hurriedly followed suit, “Thank you, Lord Wei!”
Xuan Cuo set his position very low, and Xuan Mang followed suit.
“In the future, after selecting Dragon Horse Gu and Xuanjia Gu, each General Wei can lead eighty Dragon Cavalry.”
“Each General Wei can recruit three hundred and twenty Foundation Establishment, comprising a total of four hundred per division.”
“After pacifying Yan Shiyin, each will lead their armies to station in one of the six countries excluding Wu, Lin, and Yan Countries.”
At this point, Chen Qing calmly stated, “Shi Xintie, you may choose first.”
Because Shi Xintie originally had about five hundred men under his command, this reduction in force required some compensation.
Shi Xintie understood this was meant to reassure him; after thanking Chen Qing, he asked, “I wonder how the Dragon Cavalry will be selected?”
Chen Qing said, “The Dragon Cavalry has only eight hundred slots. I intend to select two hundred from my own division, three hundred from other countries in Nanli, and three hundred from the Iron Country. Are you satisfied?”
Shi Xintie thought to say this was not as agreed upon, but seeing even Chen Qing’s division allotted only two hundred slots, he had to agree.
The Iron Country’s share already surpassed Chen Qing’s division; how could he argue?
Chen Qing continued, “There are a few ten-year Longevity Gu in Yan Country’s Divine Weapon Treasure Realm.”
“Each Foundation Establishment not selected from the Iron Country will be given one ten-year Longevity Gu!”
Hearing this, Shi Xintie was thoroughly convinced, stood up, and knelt on both knees, “Thank you, Lord Wei, for valuing our Iron Country’s Foundation Establishment.”
Wei Qingchen continued, “Qing Ran led Lin Country Foundation Establishment as the first to submit to Lord Wei, setting a model for Nanli with great merits.”
“The Military Intelligence Office is established, and Qing Ran is appointed as Chief, subordinate to Madam Xuanping.”
Qing Ran could hardly contain his happiness and quickly stood up to express gratitude.
Now he finally had a clearly defined patron.
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“Su Yi, since Lord Wei’s uprising, has followed him, planning throughout with great contributions, appointed as Li Bingwei Chief, overseeing Nanli’s political affairs!”
Even Su Yi himself did not expect to rise to such a high position.
This Chief, nominally above the various generals!
Moreover, according to Chen Qing’s division, the six Generals Wei would be stationed in a country each.
And he would oversee the major affairs of the nine countries!
Su Yi stood up, exclaiming, “Even the elders in my clan might not have imagined that one day, I, Su Yi, could oversee the major affairs of nine countries, right?”
“To follow Lord Wei, what an honor?”
Su Yi came into the hall, knelt on both knees, and paid a long bow.
Regarding this, Shi Xintie glanced around the hall and, seeing no objections from the others, fell silent.
Su Yi had good connections and participated in many strategies.
Therefore, everyone had confidence in him.
Wei Qingchen continued, “Wei Qingchen, having followed Lord Wei in expeditions with merits, is conferred as a General, commanding three hundred and twenty Dragon Cavalry under my command, recruiting four hundred and eighty Foundation Establishment, totaling eight hundred, as Lord Wei’s personal soldiers.”
Upon completion, Wei Qingchen surprisingly felt moved and bowed deeply in front of Chen Qing.
Only after a full ten breaths did he stand up.
Regarding this, none of the generals objected; Chen Qing’s division was naturally meant to surpass them.
Wei Qingchen continued to read, “Establishing an academy to study the Promotion Map of Nanli Common Gu, Lord Wei personally presides as the head of the academy, appointing Jiang Xingchuan as deputy head, authoring Nanli Common Gu Theory!”
Jiang Xingchuan had long been aware and gladly accepted.
But the other generals were amazed.
If all the previous were just standard appointments, this one carried entirely different significance.
Writing a book touched upon the grand affairs concerning all of Nanli.
At this point, they realized Chen Qing’s far-reaching vision.
No wonder Lord Wei could foresee this layer.
If this book were successfully authored, Chen Qing would surely garner more popular support than Yan Shiyin.
Yan Shiyin only represented the lower-level Foundation Establishment, while Chen Qing would win over all Foundation Establishments in Nanli.
This was indeed a truly earth-shaking event!
The slight displeasure Shi Xintie had initially felt was now completely replaced with admiration.
