Sheng Fu

Kong Chong lowered his head and returned the toast meekly. A man's emotions can be reserved and restrained at times.

"How many shameful things do you have on your person?" Yuwen Jun suddenly asked.

Jing Hanqing and Jing Peiyao, who were standing to the side, subconsciously remained silent.

After the new policy is implemented, given Bai Xiaowei's style of doing things, he will naturally investigate corrupt officials. This storm will last for at least one or two years.

Many officials are destined to be removed from their posts. Fortunately, there is still a sufficient reserve of talent. After corrupt officials are removed from their posts, new people will rise to prominence.

With the cabinet taking strong measures, the national treasury will inevitably become increasingly full.

The overall situation is very good.

Although Yuwen Jun was not close to Kong Chong, he did not want to see Kong Chong fall from power because of some unsavory things. When the real storm came, whether it was a behemoth or a tiny speck of dust, it would be forcefully eliminated.

Kong Chong naturally understood Yuwen Jun's implied meaning. After thinking for a moment, he said, "There's nothing shameful about it, but there are indeed some things that are hard to explain."

"Your Highness, rest assured, the new policies will not have a significant impact on me."

"At most, it's just that some relatives, as well as some former students and friends, will be purged."

"Even the Prime Minister has passed away, so the deaths of some of my relatives and students are not a big deal."

In a new era, old and moldy objects will inevitably be eliminated.

Yuwen Jun nodded and smiled, "That's good."

Out of the corner of his eye, he also caught a glimpse of Suo Chengguo in high spirits today, drinking and chatting with Guan Chong, Huang Teng and others, displaying his impressive drinking capacity.

While friendships formed over drinks may not be reliable, it's certainly a good thing to get to know someone quickly.

However, even for a talented general like Suo Chengguo, there are tricks to drinking.

People who don't drink alcohol just silently drink.

People who know how to drink can often use the influence of alcohol to roughly judge a person's temperament, character, and abilities in just a few words.

Suo Chengguo does possess this level of cultivation.

Some people may be drunk, but they are actually more sober than anyone else; others may seem sober, but they are actually a lump of mud.

Today, Yuwen Jun has no intention of taking charge at the dinner table and has handed everything over to Suo Chengguo.

However, as the banquet drew to a close, Yuwen Jun stood up, raised his wine cup, and toasted the 30,000 Qinglong Army soldiers, saying, "The Qinglong Army has been established, and from now on we are all brothers-in-arms. Although my establishment is not large, I will do my best to meet your concerns."

"Brotherly affection is all in the wine."

Yuwen Jun drank it all in one gulp.

Thirty thousand Qinglong soldiers rose at the same time and raised their cups in a toast.

"Long live Your Highness! Long live Your Highness!"

The soldiers roared and shouted, and Yuwen Jun's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.

Because of his cultivation of the Chaotic Emperor Qi, some people believe that Yuwen Jun will become a great monarch in the future. At least, this is the opinion of everyone within the Hengchang system.

However, the Azure Dragon Army was overly enthusiastic.

Yuwen Jun has not yet reached the point of ruling as a sovereign and ruler.

These repeated shouts of "Long live the Emperor!" were undoubtedly a huge compliment to Yuwen Jun at that moment.

"You flatter me. Under the new political system, there will be no more so-called superiors. Let's put an end to these outdated notions!" Yuwen Jun raised his cup again and spoke magnanimously to the 30,000-strong army.

I also took the opportunity to observe Suo Chengguo's expression.

A dark glint flashed in the depths of Suo Chengguo's eyes. Clearly, in Suo Chengguo's heart, only the Human Emperor could be called His Majesty, and Yuwen Jun was obviously not the His Majesty in Suo Chengguo's heart, even though Yuwen Jun also had the potential to become His Majesty... Upon hearing this, the 30,000 soldiers looked bewildered for a moment.

When they were under Wan Xin's command, they were used to wishing him a long and prosperous life.

This rhetoric is no longer applicable to the new master.

The phrase "there will never be any more superior people" was like a sharp dagger, piercing the hearts of many veterans.

Yuwen Jun laughed loudly and said, "Brothers, after resting at Hengchang Sect for two days, I will take you to the Divine Realm in three days. After arriving at the Divine Realm, there will be a grand banquet to welcome you."

"From this day forward, the Azure Dragon will dance wildly, its life never ceasing!"

Guan Chong and Huang Teng were taken aback upon hearing this. Although they understood that their leader was good at taking care of people's hearts and could at least say some nice words to appease the soldiers' emotions.

Yuwen Jun's demeanor was approachable at the moment, yet he was clearly so powerful.

The two generals immediately shouted from the bottom of their hearts: "Azure Dragon Dances Wildly, Life Never Ends!"

Immediately afterwards, the 30,000 soldiers roared together like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing.

Suo Chengguo, his face flushed, shouted, "Azure Dragon Dances Wildly, Life Never Ends!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Yuwen Jun was also infected by this heroic spirit. Little did he know that he had inadvertently established a slogan for the Azure Dragon Army that sounded quite domineering and catchy.

Upon seeing this scene, Kong Chong glanced at Yuwen Jun and felt that the young man's figure seemed infinitely majestic and imposing.

Guan Chong and Huang Teng's 30,000-strong army was a defeated force. Now, they have arrived at a new home, having achieved nothing, yet they are receiving such attention and hospitality. Naturally, their hearts are extremely warm.

But the phrase "From now on, there will be no more people above others" was the real inspiration for their ambition.

After the banquet, Jing Hanqing and the cabinet members settled the 30,000 troops into their lodgings.

Yuwen Jun and Jing Peiyao led Kong Chong toward the outside of Hengchang Sect.

"We had hoped you would stay a few more days so we could extend our hospitality, but alas, military affairs have kept us busy, and we cannot be as hospitable as we should be. We hope you will forgive us, Minister." Yuwen Jun walked at the front, turned his head slightly, and spoke gently to Kong Chong behind him.

Kong Chong lowered his head subconsciously and said humbly, "Your Highness is too kind. I can see the current situation clearly, and I am extremely eager to have the opportunity to serve Your Highness in the future."

Yuwen Jun shook his head demurely and said, "Be careful what you say. That phrase 'May you live ten thousand years' almost ruined my reputation. Please don't put me on the hot seat any longer, my lord."

Kong Chong immediately focused his attention on his nose, mouth, and mind, remaining completely silent.

At that moment, Yuwen Jun casually placed his hand on Kong Chong's shoulder and said gently, "Take care."

In an instant, Kong Chong was teleported across the void to the imperial capital.

Immediately, Yuwen Jun stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the clear blue sky, and said to Jing Peiyao beside him, "We need to go to Yuxi Town, first to Master, then to Father and Mother."

"Refining the Purple Star Holy Sword is more important than family reunion."

Are you looking forward to it?

Jing Peiyao already possesses exceptional talent in swordsmanship. If she could receive the blessing of the Purple Star Sacred Sword, it would undoubtedly be of immense benefit to her future cultivation.

There may even be an alternative path to sainthood, a complete and perfect method for women to cultivate the Purple Star True Essence.

Jing Peiyao's eyebrows trembled slightly. The reason for the trembling was that she had not seen her parents for a long time.

But soon, Jing Peiyao's eyes returned to calm, and all the scenery that came into the eyes of the Empress's successor was just ordinary.

"I have no expectations," the Empress's successor said with utter tranquility.

"Why?" Yuwen Jun asked with great interest.

"I don't know what the future holds, but I also understand the principle that great things can be accomplished without ulterior motives," Jing Peiyao replied softly. (End of Chapter)