Chapter 112.1
As the Great Xia army continued its plundering, Great Xias national power experienced an explosive increase.
Empire Sandbox (Intermediate Level)
Territorial Area: 1.8 million square li (Arable land 1.1 million square li)
Domestic Resources: 369 million taels (3 gold mines, 3 silver mines, 5 copper mines, 8 iron mines)
Population: 9.98 million (Wealthy people 2%, Common people 44%, Poor people 54%)
Military Strength: 900,000 (9 Innates, 450 martial artists)
Comprehensive National Power: 2200 (Great kingdom level)
Both the Territorial Area and Domestic Resources have almost doubled, and the resulting increase is just too significant!
Lin Beifan was extremely pleased: War is always the most profitable business!
Ding! Due to the players national power growth, your strength has increased accordingly, rewarding you with Grandmaster cultivation level!
At this moment, a powerful force surged through Lin Beifans entire body.
It was as if chaos had just begun, causing the already ocean-like True Qi within him to undergo explosive growth, similar to nuclear fission.
At the same time, as if fortune came from the heart, or perhaps it was an epiphany, all the martial arts he had learned came flooding back to his mind.
Three Parts Return to Origin Energy!
He deconstructed and merged in his heart, then deconstructed and merged again
His understanding of these martial arts deepened with each cycle of breaking down and integrating the technique.
The whole process repeated for a long time, only coming to an end when dawn broke.
Lin Beifan opened his eyes and found that he had changed significantly.
The True Qi that was originally stored only in the dantian has now dispersed into every cell, turning each cell into a dantian for storing True Qi!
As a result, the capacity for storing True Qi has increased manifold, more than ten times what it was before!
The entire body has been rejuvenated and strengthened, now brimming with vigorous vitality.
Even without using any martial arts, his skin has become so tough that it cannot be cut by others.
Furthermore, all the various martial arts he had learned before have now been integrated, becoming an instinctive part of him, as natural as moving his own arm.
Grandmaster! Ive become a Grandmaster now! Lin Beifan was extremely excited.
Those who can establish a sect are called Grandmasters!
Now, he has the strength and foundation to establish his own sect and teach his ways.
A Grandmaster can be considered one of the top powers in the world!
Even among the mighty dynasties and empires, there are not many Grandmasters!
Their main purpose is to serve as a deterrent, like nuclear weapons!
Today, with the strength of a Grandmaster, he also has a stronger confidence. In the future, when facing dynasties and empires, he will dare to arm wrestle with them.
Yuxin and the others have truly achieved a great feat for me; I must reward them generously upon their return!
At this moment, the Great Xia army, far away in Great Yue, had already conquered the entire Great Yue Kingdom, and at the same time, they had loaded up and carted away all the gold, silver, jewels, and most of the food they could carry.
The generals of the Great Yue Kingdom watched as the Great Xia army plundered their capital, and they were so furious they felt like their lungs would explode.
Unfortunately, with both their Emperor and the Crown Prince in the enemys hands, they were powerless to retaliate.
Now that you have plundered everything from our Great Yue, can you release our Emperor and Crown Prince? they asked.
Of course, but the time is not yet right!
Chai Yuxin said with a smile. Once our troops have completely withdrawn from Great Yue, we will naturally return your Emperor and Crown Prince to you!
I hope you will keep your word! Otherwise, even at the cost of our lives, we will make sure to hold some of you back! the old eunuch of the Great Yue Kingdom said with a fierce yet anxious tone.
Chai Yuxin waved his hand: Soldiers, our mission has been successfully completed, we can withdraw the troops now!
By the generals command, the entire army is to retreat!
The troops of Great Xia withdrew in a grand and imposing manner.
It was not until they had completely returned to the soil of the Great Xia Kingdom that Chai Yuxin released the Great Yue Emperor and the Crown Prince, then departed with composure.
Five days later, they arrived back at the capital city of Great Xia.
In the court, Chai Yuxin, full of vigor, reported her military achievements.
Your Majesty, I report that our northern campaign has achieved an unprecedented great victory!
At the cost of fewer than 20,000 casualties, we have captured all the territories of Great Yue, seizing a total of 11 million taels of gold, silver, and jewels, as well as an immense quantity of grain! We have also captured the Emperor of Great Yue and the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace!
We have now triumphantly returned, and I ask Your Majesty to discern the truth!
Lin Beifan nodded with satisfaction: Indeed, you have fought a splendid battle! Not only have you demonstrated the might of our Great Xia, but you have also brought back a vast wealth. My heart is greatly comforted! General Chai Yuxin, heed my decree!
Your subordinate is here! Chai Yuxin responded loudly.
I hereby bestow upon you the title of Marquis of Fengwu, reward you with 10,000 taels of silver, ten jars of the finest palace wine, and ten bolts each of fine silk and brocade
A series of generous rewards followed.
Chai Yuxin exclaimed with great joy, Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great kindness!
General Wang, step forward to receive your title!
Present! Wang Jinhai stood up excitedly.
I hereby appoint you as the Third-Rank General of the Northern Garrison, commanding an army of 300,000 to guard the northern frontier and protect our nations gates! In addition, I bestow upon you 10,000 taels of silver and ten jars of the finest palace wine
Another round of lavish rewards followed.
Wang Jinhai was overjoyed, Thank you, Your Majesty!
Lin Beifan shook his head with a smile and said, Dont be in a hurry to thank me just yet, I have one more thing for you!
As Lin Beifans voice fell, a small eunuch respectfully presented a jade box.
Lin Beifan smiled and said, This is another reward I have for youa lotus seed from the Nine-Eyed White Jade Lotus Pod! I hope that after you consume it, your martial skills will greatly improve, and you will continue to serve Great Xia!
Wang Jinhai was overjoyed, excitedly taking the jade box with both hands and then knelt to the ground, Thank Your Majesty! Your servant has no way to repay your great kindness except to work to the bone in gratitude for your great grace!
Following that, Lin Beifan continued to bestow honors and rewards.
Those who served in the court naturally received promotions and noble titles, securing wealth and honor.
For those not serving in the court, like the Wine Sword Immortal and the Empty Hand Master, other items were given as rewards.
Even the 400,000-strong army, each person was rewarded with two taels of silver.
For those soldiers who sacrificed their lives, 20 taels were given as consolation money to be handed over to their relatives.
It can be said that not only did Lin Beifan make a fortune from this northern expedition, but everyone else did as well.
At this moment, Qin Hui stepped forward: I report to Your Majesty that the traitors An Lushan and Shi Siming passed away at the hour of zi last night (midnight)! The traitor An Lushan was subjected to the death by a thousand cuts, receiving a total of 19,800 cuts, and persisted for 23 days before succumbing to death!
The traitor Shi Siming was also subjected to the death by a thousand cuts, receiving a total of 6,920 cuts, and similarly persisted for 23 days before succumbing to death!
Their corpses are currently being preserved in an ice cellar by your humble servant for Your Majestys discernment!
Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials couldnt help but feel a chill in their hearts!
These two treacherous scoundrels, one was cut nearly 20,000 times, while the other was cut nearly 7,000 times, and it took 23 days for their lives to end. Its horrifying!
They silently admonish themselves. They must never engage in a not-guaranteed treasonous act in the future!
Otherwise, there will definitely be no good end!
Emperor Lin Beifan was greatly pleased, Minister Qin, you have done well! Those who betray the country should be subjected to the most severe punishment. Only in this way can we set an example to deter others and prevent officials from making the same mistakes!
Your Majesty speaks the truth! Qin Hui immediately agreed.
Minister Qin, step forward to receive your reward: For having perfectly completed the task given to you, I now promote you by one rank and award you a thousand taels of silver! I hope you will continue to strive and relieve me of my worries!
Qin Hui was overjoyed: Thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward!
As for their corpses I shall not look upon them. You handle it yourself!
Yes, Your Majesty! Qin Hui accepted the order.
Now, my Great Xia has defeated a million rebels and has also conquered Great Yue. Our national power is mighty, and our influence shakes all directions! However, after these successive battles, our military strength has suffered losses. It is time to replenish! Where is Cao Cao of the Ministry of War?
Your humble servant is here! Cao Cao stood up.
Lin Beifan declared loudly: I command you to recruit 300,000 soldiers to replenish the forces of our Great Xia!
Cao Cao was thrilled. Having been in the Ministry of War for so long, he had finally received a task of significance. Full of confidence, he said: Rest assured, Your Majesty, your servant will surely complete the task to perfection!
Good! I trust you to handle matters!
After that, Lin Beifan arranged some more tasks and then announced the meeting was adjourned.
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