Honghuang: Creation of the Green Lotus, the beginning of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 296 Emperor Xin's Triumphant Return, National Fortune Rises

Then Yang Jian took out the jade talisman that Yu Ding Zhenren had given him. He presented it to Di Xin as he spoke.

"Your Majesty, this is what Master instructed Yang Jian to give to you."

Di Xin reached out and took the jade talisman, then placed it directly on his forehead. The next moment, a vast amount of information flooded into Di Xin's mind.

As this massive amount of information flooded his mind, Di Xin couldn't help but feel as if his head was about to explode.

Fortunately, this pain did not last long, and soon this information was integrated into Di Xin's memory.

This finally made Di Xin understand what kind of generous gift Chen Xuan had given him.

He knelt down directly in the direction of Qinglian Island, respectfully performing the kneeling ceremony, and then spoke.

"Emperor Xin of the Human Race will never fail the high expectations of the Azure Lotus Saint. If I cannot make the human race truly rise in this life, I am willing to let my soul dissipate between heaven and earth."

After speaking, he kowtowed three more times before slowly standing up. Then he began to make arrangements for the aftermath in Beihai City.

However, Di Xin at this moment was completely different from before. He made significant changes to the matters that had already been explained.

First, Emperor Xin settled the remaining people of the seventy-two cities of Beihai in Beihai City and the four surrounding cities.

He left generals to guard the passes, but they only had the authority to command troops. As for the administration of the people, Emperor Xin would send civil officials to take over.

Di Xin made this decision naturally because of the jade talisman Chen Xuan gave him.

What Chen Xuan taught Di Xin was not a martial arts technique, but the most complete feudal dynasty management system.

Of course, Chen Xuan did not simply copy the management system of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Instead, he incorporated some insights from later generations before presenting it to Emperor Xin.

Although the transition from slavery to feudalism was a significant undertaking for Emperor Xin, it was not something that could be accomplished in a few words.

However, the most basic separation of military and political power was quite easy for Di Xin to achieve. Especially now that he had just pacified Beihai City.

At the same time, Emperor Xin also realized that as a result, he would need many more civil and military officials than before.

After all, the most important aspect of the feudal dynasty management system that Chen Xuan gave to Emperor Xin was the centralized system, not the enfeoffment system.

Chen Xuan naturally thought of this as well, and naturally did not forget to entrust the method of cultivating talents to Di Xin as well.

Of course, Chen Xuan wouldn't allow Di Xin to implement any kind of nine-year compulsory education. After all, this is the primordial world, not the Dharma-ending Age of later generations.

In other words, if Chen Xuan really were to promote science in the prehistoric world, then he would be the real idiot.

Based on his understanding of the feudal dynasty's administrative system, Emperor Xin made corresponding adjustments to the arrangements for Beihai City.

After everything was settled, only Di Xin, Yang Jian, and Shang Qingjun standing beside Di Xin remained in the room.

Only then did Di Xin speak to Yang Jian, saying, "If it weren't for this personal expedition, I wouldn't have known how insignificant I am."

"If it weren't for the sudden appearance of the Human Emperor's aura and the fortune of the entire human race, they would probably have died on the battlefield long ago, and might not even have made it to the city of Beihai."

Yang Jian spoke up, "Your Majesty is about to face not only the disciples of the Sages and the demon race, but also the Sages themselves in the future." "That's why Master was ordered to come here, to make Your Majesty understand what you are about to face, so that Your Majesty won't make the wrong decisions due to a lack of understanding of the situation."

"Your Majesty's personal command of the expedition has allowed Master and Yang Jian to witness Your Majesty's literary and military prowess. I believe Your Majesty will achieve final victory."

Di Xin nodded, "Since this Investiture of the Gods is a calamity for cultivators, then let the cultivators complete it."

"After returning to Chaoge City, I will focus on changing the dynastic system. I will strive to ensure that all people under heaven can live in abundance."

"As for the rest, you two will be in charge, Grand Tutor Wen and General Zhenguo. I will hand over the military power of the Great Shang Dynasty entirely to you."

After saying that, he reached out and took Shang Qingjun's delicate hand, and then said, "And my old prime minister, this time he will also have to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the chief minister."

"When I return to Chaoge City, I will establish a cabinet. I will appoint the old prime minister as the chief minister to govern the country on my behalf."

At this point, Di Xin no longer desired to seize absolute power. He had come to understand that one person's strength was far too limited.

Seeing Di Xin's change, Shang Qingjun couldn't help but smile from the bottom of her heart.

After all, Shang Qingjun had been by Di Xin's side ever since they set off from Chaoge City. Naturally, she had witnessed Di Xin's changes and knew that only now did Di Xin deserve to become the Human Emperor.

Di Xin stayed in Beihai City for more than a month, and after finishing all the matters, he led his army back to the capital in triumph.

This expedition led by Emperor Xin lasted about six months in total. Including the return journey, it took no more than eight or nine months.

This was a world of difference compared to Wen Zhong being trapped in Beihai City for fourteen years. Most importantly, Emperor Xin also truly matured through this personal military campaign.

The journey was uneventful. On this day, Emperor Xin finally led his army back to Chaoge. Wen Zhong, along with all the civil and military officials, personally went to the ten-mile-long pavilion to welcome him.

The people of Chaoge spontaneously lined the streets to welcome Emperor Xin's triumphant return. This made Emperor Xin truly feel the love and respect of the people for him.

Surrounded by the people and officials, Emperor Xin finally entered Chaoge City. The moment he stepped into the city, golden light rose from the palace.

This golden light is not a sign of merit, nor is it the light of human destiny. Rather, it is the national fortune of the Great Shang Dynasty.

As the golden light of the nation's destiny soared into the sky, the Great Shang Dynasty's Black Bird totem also appeared. Moreover, its body materialized and emitted loud bird calls.

As the fortunes of the Shang Dynasty increased, all of Emperor Xin's directly controlled territories received the blessing of this national fortune.

This scene naturally delighted the civil and military officials loyal to the Shang Dynasty. At the same time, it made those with rebellious intentions uneasy.

As the fortunes of the Great Shang Dynasty rose, the Primordial Saints sensed it immediately and turned their gaze towards Chaoge City.

The Sage of Qinglian Island naturally wore a smile, after all, the growth of the Great Shang Dynasty's fortunes was definitely the best news for them.

Even the Earthly Saints nodded with smiles on their faces. Although they could not participate in this great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, they hoped to see the Great Shang Dynasty achieve final victory.

Compared to the Saints of Qinglian Island and the Earthly Saints, the Heavenly Saints could no longer laugh. Their expressions became extremely solemn.

(End of this chapter)