At the beginning, I gave up my military power with a cup of wine, and I ascended the throne

Chapter 316 The Mysterious Grand Master of the Academy
He must have the strength, with the cultivation of a grandmaster in the Celestial Realm. In the academy, he carries the Confucian and Taoist luck of the four states of Xiliang, and can exert the strength of the immortal realm on land. He has already stood at the pinnacle of the human world.

However, Master Xun has already served as the chief academic officer of the Imperial Academy and the Palace Master of the Confucian Palace, so it is basically unlikely that he will be able to take on the position of Grand Palace Master.

That means that the Grand Palace Master is someone else, but no matter how smart and thoughtful the women are, they can't think of a candidate.

There are only a handful of people in the world who can sit in this position, and there are only a few who can do it, but it is impossible for them to do so.

"Forget it."

Seeing their frowning faces, Xiao Han couldn't help but joke, "Anyway, the choice will definitely surprise you. Don't guess anymore. If you have the time, you might as well get some sun."

"I want to bask in the sun, too." Qingyao looked pitiful.

"Lie still."

Xiao Han stood up, left the room, came to the courtyard, lay down on a chair, and bathed in the golden light.

In the courtyard, bamboos and trees sway, ripples spread in the pond, and green lotus leaves drift with the waves.

The warm breeze, accompanied by a hint of floral fragrance, is refreshing.

"Your Majesty."

Two maids brought tea, fruits and snacks. At this time, Cao Xiu, the second master of the Cao family, stepped into the courtyard.

"Thank you for your hard work during this time."

Xiao Han waved his hand with a kind look.

"It's all what I should do."

Cao Xiu was not at all arrogant. He looked humble and bowed before saying, "In the next few days, there will be an endless stream of people willing to join the academy. The counselors and chief clerks in each palace have been registering them day and night."

"How many people are from the Central Plains of the Northern Wei Dynasty?"

He raised an eyebrow.

"There are more martial artists from the Central Plains, but there are also many masters from the Northern Wei Dynasty and the Western Regions who come to study."

Cao Xiu took out a roll of names from his sleeve and handed it over. "This is the list I compiled last night. Please read it, Your Highness."

He opened the list and read through it quickly. Xiao Han had impressions of most of the people on it. Although he had never seen them before, he had seen them in the archives of the Secret Service and the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

After reading it, he closed it, put it on the table, and said softly: "In the next few months, I will ask the Jinyiwei and the Secret Service to check these people as soon as possible, and select a group of valuable ones from them to focus on training."

"After the ceremony is over, you will still have to shoulder many of the responsibilities of the academy."

He encouraged: "Don't take it lightly."

In general, the Cao family of Qi County was quite qualified as Xiao Han's confidants. They rarely overstepped their bounds, and completed every task they were given very well.

"If the prince gives any order, I will do my best."

Cao Xiu nodded.

"Ah."

He said, "Are you free today? If you are, stay and have dinner together later."

"available."

Cao Xiu looked delighted.

The few days of rest were over soon. The Cao Mansion was extremely peaceful, but the entire academy and the world were undercurrents. Both the Northern Wei court and the Central Plains court felt a strong oppression.

This oppression came from the academy, which recruited talents regardless of their birth, wealth, status, or whether they were from the Central Plains or the Northern Wei Dynasty.

More people are worried about Xiao Han's ambition, but there is no way to solve this worry now.

There are 500,000 elite cavalry stationed in the four states of Xiliang, and all the forces of Xiliang are mobilized.

Now with the help of the literati and warriors in the academy, it is conceivable that in a few years, Xiliang's foundation will skyrocket to a terrifying level.

As for checks and balances.

What can we use to check and balance?

Even Gu Quan and Peach Blossom Sword God were defeated, who can disrupt the academy ceremony?
Whether it was the Northern Wei or the Central Plains, at this moment, they could only watch Xiliang continue to grow stronger and stronger.

However, Xiao Han didn't care what they thought, today was the last day of the academy ceremony.

He would personally announce the Grand Master of the Academy in front of the Palace Master and countless disciples.

He will be in charge of all the affairs of the academy in the future.

Many people have privately speculated about the identity of the Grand Palace Master of the Academy, but no matter who they guessed, it could not be confirmed before this.

Not to mention outsiders like them, even the few close ladies in the Xiliang Palace were still kept in the dark.

I'm afraid only Miaoyu knows.

After all, in the eyes of outsiders, Miaoyu's identity is the shadow of Xiliang King Xiao Han, who follows her like a shadow.

Today's ceremony was exceptionally grand, much more grand than the three sacrifices on the first day. Countless armored men, carrying dry swords and holding spears, guarded the square with stern expressions, ready for battle.

The academy palace, which was originally somewhat empty, was now filled with disciples from various palaces, especially the eleven palaces of literature and the seven palaces of martial arts.

The master of the Taoist Palace is the Great Master Wudang, the master of the Confucian Palace is Master Xun, the master of the Buddhist Palace is Liu Xuanxuan, the master of the Demon Palace is Nie Si Niang, the master of the Evil Palace is Yao Yue, as well as the Demon Palace and the Magic Palace.

Then came the Sword Palace Master Yuwen Yulou and the Sword Palace Master Qingyao. They were still wearing fluttering white dresses, spotless, but in fact, they were wrapped in dense bandages underneath, so that their steps and expressions seemed a little stiff.

The many new masters have enriched the academy's lineup.

The number of people coming to watch the ceremony has almost increased several times compared to previous days, and it is a sea of ​​people.

Xiao Han and Ning Xi were still guarded by the masters of the Xiliang Palace, sitting high up in the stands.

Master Xun stood up and presided over the biggest ceremony. After the tedious process was over, it was time to reveal the answer.

He turned around, folded his hands in a salute, and faced the square, the highest hall on the mountain top, and said in a loud voice: "Please come in, Grand Palace Master of the Academy."

"Please come in, Grand Palace Master."

The masters and disciples of the Eleventh Wen Palace, the Seventh Wu Palace, and other palaces all stood up along with Master Xun, looked toward the great hall on the mountain top, and shouted loudly. Their voices came together, so deafening that the heavens and the earth shook.

"Who is it?"

Among the crowd watching the ceremony, many eyes turned towards the hall on the top of the mountain with curiosity.

Who is it?

Someone who can catch the eye of King Xiliang.

Even Master Xun is willing to call him the Grand Palace Master.

"Rumble"

"Rumble"

On the top of the mountain, the simple stone door of the hall slowly opened, and it was pitch black inside. The hall was surrounded by guards from the academy, each of them an expert among experts, wrapped in black warrior robes, with sheathed swords on their waists.

After a while.

A man walked out of the dark hall.

He was a man in his forties wearing a black robe, with a thin body, bright eyes, and an elegant aura all over his body.

He just walked out of the hall, as if he had merged into one with this world.

"This is?"

The people at the foot of the mountain looked at the man, confused, and said they had no idea who he was.

"Who?"

A young man questioned, "Why don't I remember there being such a master in the martial arts world?"

"I don't know him either."

The old man next to him nodded in agreement, and then guessed, "Maybe those hidden masters from the big sects."

(End of this chapter)