Chapter 487: Chapter 487

Under the gaze of all civil and military officials, Qin Wudao brought out eleven imperial edicts and displayed them on the imperial desk.

A eunuch stepped forward, respectfully picked up a scroll, opened it with both hands, and a phantasmal golden dragon flew out, radiating imperial majesty and divine brilliance.

"By Imperial Command: Huo Qubing, on the central front, penetrated deep into enemy territory, destroyed the Purple Sky Holy Land, and contained the Qionghua Holy Land and the Thousand Demon Saint’s Court. He launched a swift offensive across a million miles, slaying over a hundred million enemies. He created the conditions for victory on both the northern and southern fronts. His contributions are outstanding, unparalleled among the armies!"

"Huo Qubing is hereby enfeoffed as Champion Earl, and the Desert Army shall be expanded by an additional five million!"

The eunuch’s high-pitched voice echoed in the grand hall.

The title ’Champion’ resounded like a thunderbolt in the ears of all officials, shocking them and filling them with envious admiration.

The rank of Earl was not exceptionally high, but the title itself carried extraordinary significance.

"This general kowtows and thanks His Majesty for this monumental grace!"

Huo Qubing moved to the center of the hall and knelt on one knee, his handsome face revealing a hint of excitement.

"I hope Champion Earl will continue his valiant efforts!" Qin Wudao encouraged.

A surge of potent Fortune flowed from the Sea of Fortune into Huo Qubing. His aura solidified, and he showed signs of breaking through to the Ten-thousand-year Great Emperor Realm.

"By Imperial Command: Xiang Yu led his troops with valor, engaging the powerhouses of the Eternal Temple. He is hereby enfeoffed as the King of Western Chu. The Overlord’s Iron Cavalry shall be expanded by five million!"

The eunuch took out another edict and announced in a loud voice.

"This general kowtows and thanks Your Majesty!"

Xiang Yu strode forward, his voice clear and resonant, exuding an unparalleled霸王之气, as if he alone reigned supreme in the universe, invincible under the heavens.

"By Imperial Command: Lv Bu has slain countless enemies and is hereby enfeoffed as the Earl of Demonic Spirits. The White Tiger Army shall be expanded to six million!"

"By Imperial Command: Zhao Yun, for his meritorious command on the northern front, skillfully managed the overall campaign and eliminated the Thousand Demon Saint’s Court. He is hereby enfeoffed as the Perpetual Victorious Marquis. The Azure Dragon Army shall be expanded to six million!"

"By Imperial Command: Yue Fei, for his meritorious command on the central front, has served with utmost loyalty and patriotism. He is hereby enfeoffed as Loyalty and Bravery Earl. The Bei Wei Army shall be expanded to five million!"

"By Imperial Command: Guan Yu, for his meritorious command on the southern front, promptly reinforced the central front and eliminated the Qionghua Holy Land. He is hereby enfeoffed as the Righteous and Brave Earl!"

"By Imperial Command: Bai Qi, for his courageous warfare and countless meritorious deeds, is hereby enfeoffed as the Marquis of Military Peace. The Vermilion Bird Army shall be expanded to six million!"

"By Imperial Command: Wang Jian, a veteran general of the Qin Dynasty renowned for his valor in battle, is hereby enfeoffed as the Tiger Ben earl. The Black Tortoise Army shall be expanded to six million!"

"By Imperial Command: Zhang Fei is hereby enfeoffed as the Earl of Might & Valor..."

"By Imperial Command: Ma Chao is hereby enfeoffed as the Earl of Ten Thousand Battles..."

"By Imperial Command: Huang Zhong is hereby enfeoffed as the Earl of Valiant and Gallant..."

Streaks of Fortune’s light descended from the sky, one after another.

All the generals who participated in the three main war fronts received enfeoffments and rewards. Under the blessing of Fortune’s power, the eleven generals grew stronger, their martial auras, forged in blood and iron, soaring to the heavens, buttressing the very firmament of the Qin Dynasty.

"The war to unify the East Border can be divided into four main fronts. I am exceedingly pleased with the performance on the three front-line war fronts!"

After the imperial edicts were read, Qin Wudao stood up, his majestic gaze, sharp as a sword, fixed on Song Jiang as he said in a deep voice, "However, I am thoroughly dissatisfied with the performance on the Imperial Capital front!"

Song Jiang knelt on the ground, not daring to meet Qin Wudao’s eyes.

"Issue the order: Song Jiang, although he repelled the invading enemy, caused grievous losses to the nation due to strategic errors. His merits and demerits cancel each other out. No reward shall be granted!"

Hearing the verdict, Song Jiang sighed in relief. He quickly bowed and said, "Your guilty servant accepts the decree and kowtows in thanks for Your Majesty’s grace!"

Across all fronts, only his command faltered. Having his merits and demerits cancel out was indeed the lightest possible punishment!

"Issue the order: Dong Zhongshu and Wang Yangming have rendered meritorious service by educating the populace and are to establish Confucianism!" Qin Wudao continued.

As the territory of the Qin Dynasty expanded and its population and constituent races grew, a unifying school of thought was needed.

"Many thanks, Your Majesty!"

Dong Zhongshu and Wang Yangming stepped forward, their faces beaming with delight.

The two exchanged a glance. Dong Zhongshu then stepped out of the grand hall and floated into mid-air. His body exuded potent Rhymes in Dao, and an endless sea of scholarly energy unfurled, sweeping across heaven and earth.

"To the Most Sacred of Confucianism above! I, Dong Zhongshu, a humble successor of Confucian learning for future generations, hereby establish Confucianism on the Primitive Continent!" Dong Zhongshu proclaimed, his majestic voice shaking the firmament, resounding in everyone’s ears as if a deity had descended.

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Qin Wudao also led the officials to stand at the entrance of the imperial palace, witnessing the establishment of Confucianism.

In the sea of scholarly energy, the power of the Literary Dao surged, coalescing into a phantasmal figure in a long robe. His stature was immeasurably vast, and he exuded boundless literary genius.

This phantasmal figure was Confucius himself!

"’Is it not a pleasure to learn and, at the proper time, practice what you have learned?’"

"’Is it not a delight to have friends coming from afar?’"

Mysterious sounds emanated from the phantom, enlightening all beings and educating the world!

In front of Confucius, over three thousand disciples sat within the vast ocean of literary energy, each possessing the noble bearing of Dragon and Phoenix, comprehending the Great Dao of Confucianism.

"Confucianism, be established!" Dong Zhongshu shouted. A white pillar of light shot straight into the nine heavens. Beneath the Sea of Fortune, a new stream of Fortune branched off!

This stream of Fortune belonged to Confucianism and was also an auxiliary Fortune of the Qin Dynasty’s Saint’s Court!

"I think I’ve grasped the ’Dao’!

In the Imperial Capital, a scholar looked up, his eyes burning with an fervent glow as if he had attained enlightenment. His body was enveloped in white light, and the Spiritual Energy in his Dantian completely transformed into majestic Confucian Aura.

His cultivation realm broke through directly from the early stage of the Heavenly Realm to the peak of the Reaching the Holy Realm!

There were many, many more scholars like him!

"It seems the time has come to establish the School of Vertical and Horizontal Alliances!" Gui Guzi, the head of civil officials, murmured to himself. When he first made his appearance, Qin Wudao had permitted him to establish a school of thought and propagate its teachings to the world.

However, the School of Vertical and Horizontal Alliances demanded exceptional talent; even in his previous life, its disciples had been few.

The establishment of Confucianism put pressure on him.

From the sea of scholarly energy, a faint, profound voice resonated.

A beam of Fortune shot out from Confucianism’s Fortune, landing on Dong Zhongshu and rendering his aura even more transcendental.

His temperament was like that of a deity; this was the realm of a Grand Confucian Scholar!

"Today, I establish Confucianism on behalf of the sages of old and shall temporarily oversee its affairs!" Dong Zhongshu took a deep breath and declared loudly. "Wang Yangming, who builds upon the past to forge the future, will supplement Confucianism with his Learning of the Mind-Heart. Attaining the realm of a Grand Confucian, he will assist me in making Confucianism flourish!"

In the sea of scholarly energy, the phantom of Confucius slowly dissipated, revealing the figures of Dong Zhongshu and Wang Yangming.

From this day forward, these two would guide the literary and scholarly destiny of the Qin Dynasty!

"Let us return and continue the court assembly!" Qin Wudao said calmly after witnessing the establishment of Confucianism.

He did not know the ultimate heights Confucianism could reach. However, regardless of its power, it was merely a tool to aid in the country’s unification.

The officials returned to the court, and discussions resumed.

"As for the other meritorious officials, the Ministry of Personnel will announce their appointments after the court assembly concludes!"

Qin Wudao sat back on the Dragon Throne, picked up a memorial from the imperial desk, and said solemnly, "Next, we shall discuss the resettlement of the alien races!"

"Since ancient times, the alien races and the human race have been mortal enemies!"

"In ancient times, the alien races regarded humans as slaves and mere sustenance!"

"Several years ago, the Qin Dynasty defeated the Xuan Snake Clan and established a Protectorate, implementing benevolent governance. But what was the result? They still rebelled!"

"My dear ministers, tell me, do these alien races still deserve to be treated with benevolence?"