Free Web NovelChapter 255: Zhang Ji’s Submission
【Name】: Long Chen, styled Jueming
【Position】: General of Agile Cavalry (nominal position, increases the number of troops and boosts the morale of subordinates) Inspector of Yangzhou (increases the yield of resources within the territory)
【Title】: Loyal Minister of the Late Han (Orange Epic) (increases favorability by +5 with all the people of the thirteen provinces of the late Han, all attributes of subordinates increase by +10% during combat)
【Noble Rank】: Champion Marquis (increases resource yield within the territory by +15%, provides additional attribute bonuses during adverse battles)
【Level】: Level 90
【Martial Power】: 95 (mid-level strength among first-class generals) (maximum 110)
【Strategy】: 75 (maximum 100)
【Stamina】: 70+2 (72) (maximum 80) (enhanced by the Yin-Yang Complementary Technique, stamina +2)
【Internal Affairs】: 20 (maximum 95)
【Charm】: 100 (maxed due to the [Dragon Among Men] talent)
【Awakening】: None
【Equipment】: Zhenjiao Spear (Orange), Silver Armor Kirin (Purple), Qinggang Sword (Orange)
【Skills】: "Taiping Heavenly Book" (SSS Divine), "Falling Thunder" (SS), "Soul Search Technique" (SS), "Blood Curse" (SS)
【Cultivation Method】: "Dunjia Heavenly Book" (SSS Divine) (divided into three escape techniques...)
【Talent】: Dragon Among Men (Golden Legendary)
【Wealth】: 2500 taels of gold, 74,000 taels of silver
【Tiger Token】: Second-tier special troops Yellow Turban Strongmen (10,000), third-tier special troops Yellow Turban Warriors (3,000), second-tier special troops Tiger Guards (5,000)
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Originally, Long Chen’s wealth was only a little over 700 taels of gold and more than 50,000 taels of silver.
After some accumulation over these days, first by looting the money along the way from the Xiliang rebel army, and then with the emperor’s reward, it accumulated to such an amount.
After taking a cold shower, Long Chen felt an endless stream of power surging within him, continuously and inexhaustibly like a tide.
Martial power mainly enhances the strength and intensity of the body. Now that his martial power had reached 95, Long Chen felt he could easily lift a small hill.
And throw it away, and this was just mid-level first-class general strength. If he reached the super-first-class level, Long Chen couldn’t even imagine it.
Apart from the enhancement in body strength, Long Chen’s White Tiger Spear Technique also became more powerful.
When wielding the Zhenjiao Spear, it could conjure a swift and fierce white tiger, the shadow of the white tiger leaping out of the forest, with each strand of fur clearly visible.
"This is the true ’White Tiger Spear Technique’!!!"
Long Chen’s eyes sparkled with brilliance. Seeing his spear technique had reached the great achievement stage, his inner joy was beyond words.
"In the future, if I face the top first-class fierce generals of the Three Kingdoms, I will be able to fight them! Maybe even defeat them."
He murmured to himself and then turned back to Long Mansion to change his clothes.
Today he still had to attend the morning court!
But today’s expressions on those old ministers’ faces would be very interesting.
In the imperial palace.
The ministers orderly entered, but today these old ministers’ faces were slightly pale, beads of sweat densely covering their foreheads.
If observed carefully, their gazes occasionally lingered on Long Chen.
"Speak if you have something to say, otherwise, dismiss!"
The delicate young eunuch shouted in a shrill voice.
Liu Xie sat solemnly on the dragon throne, faint traces of golden dragon aura exuding, majestic and imposing.
Although the emperor was young, the dragon aura was already showing signs of sharpness!
Many ministers speculated in their hearts.
At this moment,
Long Chen stepped out and bowed, saying, "Your Majesty, last night this humble minister and many old ministers discussed the matter of moving the capital, and we still believe that moving the capital is more beneficial than harmful for the Han Dynasty!"
Liu Xie frowned slightly, then relaxed, thinking to himself, "As an emperor, one should not show expressions easily, I still lack some practice!"
After a pause, he solemnly waved his dragon robe and calmly said to the ministers in the hall, "What are your thoughts, my beloved ministers?"
"Yesterday these old ministers were so firm, why would Long Chen bring this up again today, isn’t he courting humiliation?!"
"Exactly! Does he really think having soldiers makes him our aristocratic families’ match, what a joke!"
Many ministers whispered privately.
Unexpectedly, Long Chen still smiled and looked at the old ministers who opposed him yesterday, courteously bowing to them.
These old ministers immediately changed their stance from yesterday and bowed to Liu Xie on the dragon throne, saying:
"Your Majesty, this humble minister believes that General Long’s words are reasonable. Yesterday I was too hasty!"
Hearing this, Liu Xie’s previously slight smile froze instantly. He couldn’t have predicted this outcome.
This old minister was a loyalist of two dynasties, a staunch supporter of the Han, his own man!
Yesterday he wasn’t like this!!
How could he change his stance so quickly!!
The old minister in the white robe also looked bitter, he didn’t want to either!
But the entire family’s life or death depended on his words. If his attitude remained the same as yesterday, the Huang family might be removed from the Si Li province.
Seeing this person was unreliable, Liu Xie shifted his gaze to another old minister in a red brocade robe.
This person had slightly red-tipped facial hair, exuding an extraordinary aura, known for his fiery temper and unwavering determination.
He should not change his stance.
"Minister Chen, what do you think about the matter of moving the capital?"
Long Chen asked with a smile.
The old minister in the red robe, known as Minister Chen, solemnly said:
"Your Majesty, this humble servant believes that General Long’s words are reasonable. The capital should indeed be moved to Yangzhou!"
Subsequently, several ministers were questioned, all agreeing with Long Chen’s proposal.
"What is happening? How can this be? Yesterday... yesterday their attitudes were clearly different!!"
"What kind of enchantment has Long Chen used to confuse these old ministers into this state!"
"Well, it seems General Long must have done something to make these old foxes wary, otherwise, how could their attitudes change so quickly!"
"Come to think of it, if even they are so afraid of Long Chen, we certainly can’t provoke him. Instead of being made an example of, we should go along with it."
"As the saying goes, ’A wise man submits to circumstances.’ Our Lü family supports General Long’s proposal."
Many mid and lower-ranking ministers whispered among themselves.
Seeing the situation was hopeless, Liu Xie could only collapse powerlessly on the dragon throne.
Weakly waving his arm, he said feebly, "Then follow what Minister Long has proposed. Minister Long, you will have full authority over the matter of relocating the capital."
"I am tired. That will be all for today."
After speaking, the young eunuch shouted in a shrill voice, "Court is dismissed!"
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A month passed in the blink of an eye.
Long Chen’s skill "Blood Curse" had also finished its cooldown period and regained its blood-red luster.
"That’s great, the Xiliang army finally has a temporary commander again!"
Long Chen thought to himself.
After reaching the depths of the prison,
Long Chen personally met the Xiliang army general, Zhang Ji.
Long Chen chose Zhang Ji for several reasons.
Firstly, Zhang Ji was more resourceful than Fan Chou.
Comparatively, Fan Chou’s bravery surpassed Zhang Ji’s, but in terms of strategy and tactics, Zhang Ji was superior.
Fan Chou was suited for being a fierce warrior on the front lines but not for commanding the Xiliang army. fгeewebnovёl.com
Secondly, Zhang Ji had a capable nephew, Zhang Xiu, whom Long Chen greatly admired.
After all, Zhang Xiu was a disciple of the spear master Tong Yuan and was honored as the Spear King of the North.
He was also a five-star divine general. If Long Chen could recruit him, he would gain another formidable warrior.
Upon entering the prison where Zhang Ji was held, Long Chen didn’t waste words and directly stated his purpose: to make Zhang Ji submit to him.
After suffering many days of miserable prison life, Zhang Ji could no longer bear it. Moreover, since Long Chen had last recruited Jia Xu,
he had instructed the prison warden to increase Zhang Ji’s suffering, ensuring he was beaten severely but not fatally.
Thus, when Long Chen saw Zhang Ji, he saw a disheveled, blood-stained middle-aged man lying miserably on a pile of straw, hugging his knees and trembling.
The dense moisture and cold air in the prison were overwhelming, and Zhang Ji, wearing tattered clothes, had greatly reduced resistance after days of continuous beatings and was freezing. freewēbnoveℓ.com
Hearing Long Chen’s words now was like finding an oasis in the desert. He nodded desperately, his eyes filled with hopeful light, though deep within them lay a trace of resentment.
After all, anyone subjected to such treatment would harbor immense hatred!
However, after Long Chen cast the Blood Curse, that trace of resentment turned into boundless fear, with his eyes showing only reverence and obedience, devoid of any other emotion.
At this point, just being alive was a blessing, leaving no room for any other thoughts!
