I really don't want to be a traitor

Chapter 496 Gathering Strength
In Lucheng, half of the city was in ruins.

The remaining half of the city barely survived under the protection of the most precious book of Confucianism and Taoism, "Lu's Spring and Autumn Annals".

The smoke gradually dispersed.

Fan Li clearly felt that Han Yue's sword energy was restrained, just like a sword being sheathed.

Qingqiu also dispersed the fox fire and no longer maintained an offensive posture.

it is finally over?

Fan Li's eyes widened!

He clearly saw that even though Yaoguang was surrounded by everyone, he still stood tall and proudly independent!

The most powerful female cultivator in the world still maintains an arrogant look on her face that stands above all others, as if to demonstrate her natural nobility and extraordinaryness!
Fan Li stared at her for a while before finally withdrawing his gaze.

Yao Guang is dead.

She exhausted all her vitality, fought to the last moment, and was able to remain undefeated.

However, there is still time to run out of manpower.

What's more, Yao Guang relied on the secret method of the Blood Phoenix Holy Master [Blood Fairy] to survive for so long.

In contrast, Qingqiu, Hanyue, and Lu Chunqiu were besieging him, and Fan Li had prepared a large amount of qi- and blood-replenishing elixirs in advance.

This is an unfair war of attrition.

However, when has there ever been true fairness in this world?
Therefore, it is a conjecture.

"She is very strong." Qingqiu walked to Fan Li and said calmly: "I won't be able to defeat her in ten years if we fight alone."

When Fan Li heard this, he glanced at Qingqiu in surprise.

He knows his own woman best.

Qingqiu's character is that he never lies, let alone things he is unsure about.

So, in just ten years, Qingqiu can beat Yaoguang?
This is already very impressive!
"Yao Guang's talent and resourcefulness rank among the top three among the Supreme Holy Lords in the past."

"Given time, it will be easy to ascend to immortality."

Han Yue suddenly appeared beside Fan Li.

She didn't mind Qingqiu's presence either, gently holding Fan Li's arm and resting her head on his shoulder.

Qingqiu saw this and actually imitated him.

Both women are attached to Fan Li. It should be a beautiful thing for him to have both sides and enjoy the blessings of everyone.

Unfortunately, besides the three of them, there was also Marquis Wenxin.

"Uh-huh!"

Lu Chunqiu coughed heavily and stood in front of Fan Li with a straight face.

"Um...thank you so much, Mr. Father-in-law today."

Fan Li wanted to hold his hands in greeting, but unfortunately his hands were tied.

He could only smile awkwardly and said: "My father-in-law, you have worked hard for a long time, do you need a rest?"

"rest?"

"Humph!"

Lu Chunqiu looked Fan Li up and down, and then at the two beauties around him.

"In my opinion, your wise husband is in a hurry to rest, right?"

Fan Li was so excited when he heard this!
He quickly changed the subject and said, "My father-in-law, my son-in-law has important matters that I need to discuss with you."

"Well, let's talk about it." Lu Chunqiu still had a straight face, but at least it wasn't as bad as before.

Fan Li nodded repeatedly.

"Yao Guang is dead, Emperor Jiajing must investigate."

"Lucheng is not the territory of a dynasty and is not protected by luck. If the Ming army attacks, it will be difficult to protect Lücheng."

"My son-in-law suggests that Lucheng be relocated immediately, preferably directly within the Jin Kingdom in Nanling."

When he said this, Fan Li felt very guilty.

On the surface, he was thinking about Lu Chunqiu.

But in fact, Lucheng is the holy place in the hearts of Confucianism cultivators all over the world. Wherever Lucheng is, Confucianism cultivators yearn for it.

If his own Jin dynasty could formally annex Lu Cheng, instead of like before, it would just be Lu Chunqiu who sent dozens of Confucian cultivators to Jin for support.

It will be a qualitative leap for the improvement of Jin's national strength!
Especially if he wanted to defeat Emperor Jiajing, how could Fan Li not gather all the forces in the world?
Gudong!

Fan Li swallowed and waited nervously for Lu Chunqiu's answer.

"Hahahaha!" Lu Chunqiu laughed loudly, as if he had seen through Fan Li's plan?

The louder the old man laughed, the blusher Fan Li blushed.

"If my father-in-law is unwilling..."

Fan Li sighed inwardly.

If Lucheng doesn't join the Jin Dynasty, it should be transferred to the Dachu Dynasty.

Anyway, we cannot continue to maintain a neutral posture, otherwise we will be targeted by Emperor Jiajing.

"When did I say that I was unwilling?" Lu Chunqiu said angrily: "Fubao is the Queen of the Jin Dynasty, and my name is also on the list of gods of the Jin Dynasty. Lu Cheng is already a powerful force in the Jin Dynasty, so why should I say more?"

"Forehead?"

Fan Li was surprised and then happy.

To be honest, he married Lu Fubao without three matchmakers and six appointments, and he always felt guilty and dared not face Lu Chunqiu.

Although the old man had never made things difficult for Fan Li, his request this time involved Lu Chunqiu's ancestral property.

Unexpectedly, the old man agreed so readily?

Lu Chunqiu saw through Fan Li's embarrassment at a glance and smiled:
"The world is in chaos, and the students in Lucheng cannot study with peace of mind."

"I have already asked you in advance. Except for the students from the Ming Dynasty who wish to return to their homeland, the rest are willing to follow me to the Jin Dynasty."

"Hmm... I guess there are about 2,300 or 400 people."

"Xian son-in-law, you don't have to worry about relocating to Lucheng, but you must consider holding an imperial examination. Otherwise, how will you settle my students?"

Fan Li was overjoyed and nodded in agreement!
At the same time, Jinluan Palace of the Jin Dynasty.

Fan Li suddenly stood up from the dragon chair!

"Prime Minister Wang Ban immediately planned and measured the land as the site of Xinlu City."

"In addition, prepare for the first imperial examination in the Jin Dynasty."

"The Hanlin Academy was opened to store talents!"

The Jin Dynasty was still small in scale and did not have that many government agencies that could accommodate more than 2,000 new officials at a time.

However, the Hanlin Academy is an exception.

Even if all the students in Lucheng were admitted, they could all be given Hanlin official positions, and they could be kept in the Hanlin Academy to continue their studies, and the best ones would be selected and promoted to officials one after another.

"According to the order." Wang Ban took the order and asked: "Your Majesty, the imperial examination is a major event. Who will be the examiner?"

Fan Li was stunned for a moment.

The Jin Dynasty pursued simplicity, and there were no idle people in government offices at all levels.

Especially for the examiners of the first imperial examination, lower-level officials were not qualified to take on this important task.

As for the important ministers of the Jin Dynasty, both Wang Ban and Hu Zongxian were responsible for everything.

Huang Longshi?
He held the position of chief agricultural officer and was extremely busy.

The others, such as Yu Shenzi and Jing Wudi, are not suitable candidates for the imperial examination. The five patriarchs are busy revitalizing their families and are not even willing to leave Five Star City.

Fan Li thought about it over and over, and finally his eyes fell on the only idle person in Jinluan Hall.

he can!
His status is high enough, his status is important enough, and especially he is leisurely enough!

"Ahem, Master." Fan Li smiled as brightly as a chrysanthemum.

"I'm here, Your Majesty, please give me your instructions." Zhang Daoling bowed.

"I intend to hold the first imperial examination of the Jin Dynasty, and I would like to ask Taifu to be the chief examiner..."

"this?"

Zhang Daoling was a little embarrassed.

Although he was grateful for Fan Li's kindness to him, he would resign and pass away in a year. It was best not to be responsible for any actual affairs, so as not to be involved later.

Zhang Daoling was about to refuse, but then he heard Fan Lili's words of confusion.

"The first imperial examination of the Jin Dynasty will definitely go down in history."

"The talents in the world are all selected by the examiner, and there is a friendship between teachers and students."

"In the future, the Jin Dynasty will rule the world, and hundreds of officials will assist me in pastoring the world and bringing peace to the people. The chief examiner will have the merit of being a role model for generations to come..."

Zhang Daoling's eyes almost popped out when he heard this!

It seems like, is this really the case?

"Your Majesty!" Zhang Daoling took a deep breath, held his head high and said, "Fortunately for your Majesty's trust, I am willing to take on this responsibility and select talents for the Jin Dynasty!"