Longevity by Picking up Attributes in the Battlefield Chapter 883 Chapter 359: Qin Ascends to Emperor Dynasty! Ying Zheng Grants the Authority of National Fortune!
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Qin, the majestic capital!
Within the hallowed Morning Discussion Hall!
"Your Imperial Majesty, permit me to present a report."
"Word has arrived from the Shangjiangjun currently campaigning in the outer territories."
"Today, I shall present the military dispatches and the fruits of our recent victories."
Wang Jian, standing with palpable excitement in the grand hall, radiated an uncommon enthusiasm.
All assembled court officials and seasoned military generals turned their collective gaze towards him.
Ying Zheng, observing Wang Jian, couldn't suppress a smile, his eyes gleaming with evident anticipation.
"Today," he stated,
"marks the culmination of our arduous one-year campaign."
"Just moments before this esteemed council convened, a report was received from Shangjiangjun Tu Sui."
"The very last barbarian tribal nation in the Extreme West has been utterly subjugated by our mighty Qin."
"From the furthest reaches of the East Sea to the frigid North Pole."
"From the expanse of the South Sea to the distant Extreme West."
"All these lands are, as of this day, territories of Qin."
"Every inch of land under Heaven now belongs to Qin; all territories within the Mortal World are now under our dominion."
"I offer my most sincere congratulations to Your Majesty, for our Qin has finally unified the world!"
Wang Jian proclaimed, his voice resonating with overwhelming emotion.
"We extend our felicitations to Your Imperial Majesty!"
The officials present, in unison, raised their court tablets, their shouts echoing with fervor.
Though the news was not entirely unexpected, and the sheer magnitude of Wang Jian's announcement was understood, its spoken declaration filled each heart with an almost unbearable excitement and profound sense of honor.
From his elevated throne,
Ying Zheng slowly rose, a triumphant smile gracing his features.
He then proclaimed with booming authority: "My loyal ministers, the world is now unified! Qin has achieved the impossible!"
"Reflecting upon those past years, my heart was set ablaze with ambition, a fervent desire to lead Qin in vanquishing the Six States and bringing order to the world."
"At that juncture,"
"my perception was that the entire world consisted solely of Shenzhou, and Shenzhou was, in essence, the world itself."
"My grand vision was, at that time, confined solely to Shenzhou."
"Following the annihilation of the Six States and the subsequent pacification of Shenzhou, I ascended to the status of the first individual in history to achieve such a feat, believing I had conquered the known world."
"However,"
"upon the reinstatement of the Crown Prince, it was he who truly expanded my understanding."
"It was in that pivotal moment that I recognized Shenzhou was merely a small fraction of the vast world, a world that stretched out, immense and without discernible boundaries."
"But today..."
Ying Zheng surveyed the assembled officials and generals, his imposing presence commanding their full attention: "I can declare to you all, and indeed, to all under Heaven, that my Qin has now unified the world! From this moment forth, the world belongs to Qin, and Qin shall forever be the world!"
With these powerful pronouncements,
a palpable sense of awe settled upon the officials and generals.
They bowed deeply in unison: "We offer our deepest congratulations to Your Majesty!"
"Now that the world has been brought under our dominion,"
"a year ago, the Crown Prince and I engaged in extensive discussions regarding various strategic initiatives with the different factions within Qin."
"Perhaps the opportune moment has now arrived for their implementation," Ying Zheng declared,
He swept his gaze across the hall before speaking again.
"May I inquire of Your Imperial Majesty,"
"Is it our intention to initiate a reform of the military system?" Wang Jian ventured, a realization dawning upon him.
"With the unification of the Mortal World, our Qin must undoubtedly undergo significant transformations."
"In the times ahead, Qin will not only contend with ordinary mortals but will also face Immortals, Demons, and Buddhas."
"Qin no longer requires a mere mortal army; instead, we must forge Heavenly Soldiers capable of confronting the Heavenly Court. Our future forces must be even more formidable than those of the Heavenly Court itself," Ying Zheng stated, his voice resonating with gravitas.
"Are Your Majesty and the Crown Prince suggesting a renewed emphasis on talent and a complete reorganization of our military structure?" Yu Liao inquired, his understanding deepening.
"Effective immediately, starting today."
"Only individuals possessing Martial Roots of at least mid-grade will be eligible for military enlistment. Those graced with top-grade Martial Roots shall receive specialized, intensive training."
"Both the Army and the Academic Palace,"
"shall henceforth operate under this new directive."
"As for those whose Martial Roots fall below the mid-grade threshold, they shall be precluded from military service but may instead pursue cultivation within the Academic Palace," Ying Zheng elaborated, his tone firm.
The path of Martial Dao Cultivation
inherently includes a fundamental consideration of an individual's innate talent.
Martial Roots are conventionally categorized into three distinct grades: top, mid, and low. The superior the grade of one's root bone, the more unimpeded and fluid their journey through Martial Dao cultivation becomes.
Naturally,
beyond the realm of top-grade roots, even more extraordinary constitutions exist, such as the Acquired Spiritual Body, the Innate Spiritual Body, and the coveted Taoist Body, among others.
However, these are exceptionally rare occurrences.
Consequently, Qin's current strategy for cultivating warriors is strategically centered on the precise selection of individuals based on their inherent root quality.
"I comprehend the decree."
"I shall ensure Your Majesty's command is conveyed, and henceforth, our soldiers will be nurtured according to their innate talents." Wang Jian affirmed with a decisive nod.
"Shaofu,"
"regarding the current ranks within the army and the Academic Palace, could you provide the numbers of Martial Artists who have attained the Grandmaster Realm, and likewise, the figures for Immortal and Buddhist Practitioners who have surpassed the Qi Refining and Divinity Transformation stages?" Ying Zheng inquired, directing his question towards Yu Liao.
In his capacity as Shaofu,
these precise figures were naturally well within his purview to access and report.
"I humbly report to Your Imperial Majesty."
"Our Qin possesses Lantian, Hangu Pass, the Northern Frontier, the Northern Defense, Wu'an, and the Five Camps."
"Out of these, 350,000 soldiers have attained the Grandmaster Realm, 28,000 have reached the Great Grandmaster Realm, 3,758 have achieved Divine Power Realm, and over 300 have broken through to the Heavenly Phenomenon Realm."
"Cultivating the Dao of Immortals proves more arduous than the Martial Dao; currently, 170,000 individuals are in the Qi Refinement and Divinity Transformation Realm, including those from the Academic Palace and the army. 11,000 have reached the Qi Refining and Divinity Transformation Peak, with only 1,500 having fully mastered the Peak of Qi Refining and Divinity Transformation."
"Regarding Buddhist Practitioners, their focus lies in enlightenment, resulting in fewer numbers compared to Immortal Practitioners. Presently, just over 10,000 have reached the Buddhist Cultivation of Essence to Qi, and a mere hundred or so have attained the Qi Refinement and Divinity Transformation stage."
"After six years dedicated to imparting cultivation methods, Qin's current strength is a direct result of the Crown Prince guiding talented soldiers and scholars into specialized cultivation spots, leading to these remarkable achievements," Yu Liao promptly presented the precise figures.
These numbers.
If pitted against an ordinary Immortal Cultivation world, Ying Zheng harbored confidence. However, Qin now faced the Immortal Realm itself – beings of immense power, Immortals above Immortals and Buddhas.
Despite Qin's significant overall enhancement in strength, it remained insufficient, falling far short of what was needed.
"Still not enough."
Ying Zheng's head shook in negation.
"Your Majesty."
"To further bolster Qin's might, we must allocate more time within the cultivation grounds," Yu Liao said with utmost respect.
"A year ago, the Crown Prince generously provided five thousand pills for cultivation enhancement. I shall bestow these upon the most exceptionally gifted Martial and Immortal cultivators."
"The potency of these pills can significantly accelerate their cultivation progress. Once the pill's essence is fully refined, attaining Martial Dao to Divinity will be within reach, as will Training the Spirit and Returning to the Void."
"As for the cultivation places, with the Mortal World now stabilized..."
"We will continue with one intake every six months, expanding the contingent to 500,000 individuals who will enter these sacred cultivation spots for intensive training."