My Cultivation Starting from Archery

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Fang Qingyun slowly said, "Our Governor Mansion has little clout, and we cannot be of much help to Your Highness."

"Look at how you talk."

Cao Zhi put his feet up on a recliner, lying back with a blade of grass in his mouth, and said leisurely, "What's the use of power? In this world, the most valuable thing is great talent. As long as one has great talent, why worry about not having a kingdom and the world?"

"It seems Your Highness is a wise ruler who respects the talented."

Fang Qingyun paused: "But if it's as you said, wouldn't Your Highness lose sleep over a peerless Martial Saint on the frontier who holds a heavy military force?"

"Isn't that a narrow view?"

Cao Zhi looked up at the sky: "General Fang should know the saying 'one must have a just cause to lead troops.' When the whole world knows that the court holds a servant in high esteem, bestowing upon him countless graces, if he were to rebel, it would be tant to telling everyone that he was pretending all along and he will not gain 'momentum.' Especially when this person is known to the world for 'benevolence and righteousness,' it's impossible for him to do anything that contradicts 'benevolence and righteousness.'"

"The words 'benevolence and righteousness' are good means to win people's hearts, but at the same time, they are also heavy shackles."

"The Great General who willingly wears this shackle is truly a noble minister of ages, who simply could not do anything treasonous."

"Oh, this is my older brother's own theory on leading troops."

"Troops are about momentum."

"So, sometimes I really don't understand what those Cabinet people are so suspicious about every day. Perhaps it's because they've offended your Governor Mansion too many times before, and they fear retribution," said Cao Zhi.

Upon hearing this statement.

Fang Qingyun's gaze at the Prince turned a few shades more serious: "Despite your young age, Your Highness sees quite clearly."

"That's why."

Cao Zhi sat up, holding a chess piece: "I've never been afraid of your Governor Mansion, especially after my elder brother became renowned throughout the world. There's even less to fear. The people of the Governor Mansion will always be loyal and valiant; generation after generation, they are loyal ministers of our Great Sheng Dynasty."

"That is a given."

Fang Qingyun gestured for the Prince to go ahead, "Please, Your Highness, let us start the next game, the one hundred and first round."

"Some other day."

Cao Zhi stretched lazily, "I need to visit the palace. With three nations surrounding us and crises at every turn, how could we withstand them with just a bunch of fools? I need to have a good argument with the Cabinet and urgently call my elder brother back."

...

Longevity Palace.

"Your Majesty."

Huang Hong hurried over and reported, "After ingesting the 'Undying Grass' and Elixir Pills given by the Shengyun Sect and enduring half a year of arduous cultivation, Prince Zhen Nan now has..."

Behind the curtain.

Beneath the pedestal.

Lay Spirit Stones and the Spirit Gathering Array.

Emperor Longqing was here convalescing, expelling the residual Evil Qi within his meridians.

He slowly opened his eyes: "So you're saying the 'Dragon Scripture' is real?"

"It should be real."

Huang Hong got down on his knees slowly: "But I've always been unable to cultivate it, and while practicing, I frequently encountered disruptions in the meridians. I dared not force it further, which resulted in a waste of such treasures, for which I am worthy of death."

"It seems..."

"The 'Dragon Scripture' can only be cultivated by those with extraordinary qualification."

"How is Luo state?"

Emperor Longqing asked.

"Everything has been arranged according to Your Majesty's plan," replied Huang Hong.

"This time, with the assistance of two disciples from the Shengyun Sect and under the command of Tong Xiaochu, the Western Expedition set out to retake the lost territories of the two states from the West Qi Kingdom."

Emperor Longqing emphasized, "The Tong Family has been a loyal and valiant family for ten generations in the Great Sheng Dynasty. These old meritorious vassals have lain dormant for a century; I'm giving their descendants an opportunity. I hope they won't disappoint me. After this battle, I won't have to tolerate those so-called Immortal Masters anymore. If this battle doesn't succeed, Dongqing and Nan Xu will swarm us. Therefore, we must recover Mangshan in Luo state at any cost."

"I understand," Huang Hong said as he rose to his feet.

"I will make a trip to Zhongjue Hall immediately and bring the Sixth Prince's and the Ministry of War's plans for Your Majesty's inspection."

...

Zhongjue Hall.

The Sixth Prince Cao Huan, along with the Chief Minister Yan Liang and the rest of the Cabinet ministers from the Ministry of War, were all gathered here.

In front of them lay a massive map and a sand table several zhang long.

"We will also gather a portion of the Hu Ben and Black Armor troops from the Capital City, ready to depart at any moment for reinforcement. Additionally, each Commander and Camp Soldiers in the southwest and northwest regions must also be prepared. If necessary, we can forfeit some State cities to support Yiling."

Minister of War Ming Qingfeng arranged the frontline deployments methodically.

"Report—"

A soldier rushed into the hall, bringing the latest war reports from Yiling.

"Good, very good."

After reading the report, Cao Huan said to everyone, "After the Immortal Masters Wang Jun and Qu Yuanxiang arrived at the front, they quickly stabilized the situation, successively capturing several camps of the West Qi Army.

"Now, the West Qi Kingdom's army has been holed up and not advancing for two months, like a turtle shrinking its head into its shell."

"General Tong and others have been consolidating their position steadily, setting up camp on Yiling Mountain while avoiding the summer heat."

"All we need to do is wait until autumn, when the Luo River's flow diminishes, affecting West Qi's supply lines via water transport. Then our army can swarm out, not only recovering Luo and Mu states but also directly advancing into West Qi territory."

"Excellent!"

Minister of Personnel Yin Mingchun rejoiced: "West Qi would never have expected that not only do they have Immortal Masters, but so does our Great Sheng Dynasty!"

"Indeed."

Yan Maoxing breathed a sigh of relief: "Didn't West Qi also say that their summoned Immortal Master was some 'Military Immortal' from somewhere, once unified seven countries? Turns out to be a lot of thunder with little rain, as they've been cowering for two months from General Tong's forces without daring to show their faces!"