Dominating Martial King

Chapter 1838: Chapter 603: The Benevolent Monarch

The first court assembly of the Dalv Dynasty was complex in procedure, but yielded fruitful results.

The complexity of the procedure was due to the elaborate and intricate rituals involved.

Rather than a court assembly, it was more like another grand ceremony.

All participating civil officials and generals, numbering over ten thousand, attended in formal attire, maintaining a solemn and serious demeanor throughout, fully focused.

The assembly started at 5:30 AM, which is around six o’clock in the morning.

By the time this elaborate ritual process concluded, the sun was high in the sky, approaching 9:30 AM.

Fortunately, the officials of this era possessed impressive cultivation skills in magic and martial arts.

Moreover, the Dalv Dynasty, barely a day old, had no vested interests or connections within the court; both martial virtue and physical strength were extraordinarily robust.

Despite standing in the hall for several hours, they did not worry about any physical needs.

At around 9:30 AM, the court assembly reached its climax.

Chu Xisheng ordered Jian Cangfeng to read the "Dalv Edict" and the "Ascension Proclamation," which he had drafted together with the Cabinet, to all participating officials.

These two proclamations were extremely significant.

The former can be understood as the constitution of the Dalv Dynasty, while the latter can be seen as the governance program, an ancient version of a five-year plan.

The term "Great Proclamation" means "to proclaim the great way to the world."

In another era, Zhu Yuanzhang established the "Ming Gao."

Additionally, whenever emperors ascended the throne throughout history, they issued proclamations.

Previously, when Wu Zetian first took power, she submitted the "Twelve Suggestions" to Tang Gaozong, proclaiming her political program to the whole realm.

Northern Wei Empress Dowager Feng also formulated the "Eighteen Commandments of the Empress Dowager" as her future governance plan.

The court assembly of the Dalv Dynasty could be understood as the ancient people’s congress.

Chu Xisheng needed to declare his governance intentions to his officials, to unify their thoughts.

Thus, he placed extra importance on this court assembly.

At this moment, the ministers were all bowing their heads and furrowing their brows, listening intently and respectfully.

Chu Xisheng was watching Jian Cangfeng.

He could feel a powerful Heavenly Rules power continuously pulsating within and outside Jian Cangfeng’s body.

Few knew that today’s grand court assembly was also a further step in Jian Cangfeng’s ’Heavenly Rule Secret Ceremony.’

The "Dalv Edict" and "Ascension Proclamation" issued today contained fundamental principles like land distribution and tax leveling, encouragement of commerce, and border relocation. However, the vast majority were drafted solely by Jian Cangfeng.

Currently, the Heavenly Rule, known as ’Heavenly Rule,’ was strongly resonating with Jian Cangfeng, their breath synchronized.

"Junior Sword truly has a promising future!"

Sitting at the back, Chu Yunyun also kept her gaze fixed on Jian Cangfeng.

Her eyes held a look of admiration: "I see no issue with him being promoted to First Grade, likely within a year or two. Soon, he may become a ’Heavenly Rule’ Saint."

The method of ’Heavenly Rule’ was once a powerful Heavenly Rule power, but following the Ninth Generation Heavenly Emperor, this rule continued to decline.

Since then, there were no laws in heaven and earth.

Although Yang God Tai Hao ruled as Heavenly Emperor for twelve million years, his authority in the Heavenly Court could in no way compare to the preceding nine generations of Heavenly Emperors.

The world was in a status of dukes dividing and governing autonomously.

Thus, currently on this path, there were not many great talents.

So, for Jian Cangfeng to become a ’Heavenly Rule’ Saint, it was relatively easy.

"That’s quite a long time!"

Chu Xisheng raised his right hand to his mouth, using his broad robe sleeve to conceal the smile forming on his lips: "Although the ’Dalv Edict’ and the ’Ascension Proclamation’ have been issued, for him to complete the full secret ceremony, he must persevere for a hundred to eight hundred years, allowing these two proclamations to become deeply rooted in people’s minds."

In the past, he faced this very issue, tying the secret ceremony to the Iron Banner Gang.

However, Chu Xisheng took just a little over a year to break free, expanding the secret ceremony to encompass the entire world.

Jian Cangfeng’s ’Heavenly Rule’ method proved to be more challenging, and it was likely very difficult to break free.

Chu Yunyun blinked, then let out a soft laugh: "I reckon Junior Sword willingly leapt into the pit, not blaming anyone but himself."

This undoubtedly was a deep pit, bottomless.

For the next few hundred years, Jian Cangfeng would probably be bound to the Dalv Dynasty and these two proclamations.

—— Unexpectedly, a character like Junior Sword ended up being manipulated by Chu Xisheng. From now on, they would work tirelessly for Chu Xisheng, unable to escape.

But the gains for Junior Sword were substantial; once the Heavenly Rule Secret Ceremony was completed, Jian Cangfeng could securely position himself as a ’Heavenly Rule’ Saint, potentially advancing further.

Thus, this was an open strategy, with Chu Xisheng presenting an irresistible bait to Jian Cangfeng.

After reading the two proclamations, the following part was part of the list of official appointments.

At the inauguration ceremony yesterday, the focus was on ennoblement and the appointment of senior officials of Third Grade and above. Today, it was the officials from Third to Seventh Grade.

After sustaining for four hours, the court assembly was finally declared concluded.

Chu Yunyun immediately changed into her war armor and took off toward Wang’an City.

Chu Xisheng gazed outward from the palace.

At this moment, the officials dressed in splendid court attire were streaming out of the palace.

They bore expressions varied and diverse.

Some were exhilarated in spirit, some frowned deeply in thought, some appeared contemplative, some were aglow with joy; nevertheless, likely due to just having received new positions, they remained largely cheerful.

Especially those confirmed to remain in Qinhuai, taking positions in the Capital City of the Dalv Dynasty, they were particularly elated, especially excited.

Upon leaving the palace, most of these officials and generals did not immediately depart.