This Martial Saint's Health Bar is Too Thick! Chapter 1557 26: Arms Ready, Draw Swords West!

Moreover, for the Western expedition, preparations are underway for gunpowder weapons and shipbuilding.

In every aspect, there are all kinds of issues, big and small!

These are the inevitable consequences of the 'healing surgery' perford.

And this is the best result considering we haven't completely eradicated the Ten Gate Valves and tried to 'put down the butcher knife' as much as possible.

If Li Fei and Ye Ze'an had been more ruthless, they might have left the Da Lan Dynasty in a state of complete paralysis or even disintegration!

Fighting wars and killing is sothing Li Fei can do, but governing a country is not his domain.

All he can do is provide military support and unwavering confidence to his people, relying on force to deter those hidden enemies from making excessive moves.

Over the past year, Li Fei has been traveling all over the country, and the matters that truly required his intervention were actually few.

He just needs to appear where he needs to be—

When The World's Number One arrives, the hearts of the people naturally change!

Li Fei sotis jokingly says to Ning Qingman:

"The title of The World's Number One is indeed useful, no wonder so many people want to be the best in the world."

On May 18th, the day after Li Fei returned to Lanling City.

The Central Governnt issued a decree stating that Zixu Hall University Scholar Hu Tingzhong, who was dismissed due to the Ye Ze'an case, after investigation, is found to have no involvent with any cris and is reinstated and temporarily appointed as Zixu Hall Hall Master!

Zixu Hall is composed of cabinet ministers from the Six Ministries, responsible for overseeing the Cabinet. The so-called Zixu Hall Hall Master is actually regarded as the Grand Secretary of the current dynasty.

After the Ye Ze'an case, the position of Grand Secretary in the Da Lan Dynasty has been vacant for nearly a year.

Now that Hu Tingzhong is reinstated and appointed as Zixu Hall Hall Master, it's equivalent to having the authority of the Grand Secretary, though not yet holding the title.

However, all civil and military officials know well that the Emperor is rely allowing Hu Tingzhong to transition, and soon the first Grand Secretary from a poor family in the Da Lan Dynasty will erge!

Those who previously doubted Hu Tingzhong, considering him unlikely to beco Grand Secretary due to his background and lack of connections, are now silenced.

On the second day of Li Fei's return to the capital, Hu Tingzhong is imdiately reinstated.

Isn't this intention clear enough?

Saying Hu Tingzhong has no connections, no backing.

His backing is The World's Number One; isn't it strong enough?

On May 19th.

The Da Lan Dynasty holds a Grand Court Assembly.

The civil and military officials chat casually as usual, entering Zhenglan Hall in groups of threes and fours.

Everyone is discussing Hu Tingzhong, who has just been reinstated and appointed as Zixu Hall Hall Master.

Those who had enmity with Hu Tingzhong are pondering how to nd their relations.

Those adept at maneuvering are considering how to curry favor with the future new Grand Secretary.

And so with insider knowledge say that over the past year, Hu Tingzhong seemingly idle at ho, has been secretly advising the Emperor and Duke Jing'an, handling governnt affairs.

Thus, the Da Lan Dynasty could quickly quell the turbulence following the Ye Ze'an case and restore internal stability.

The talents Hu Tingzhong exhibited over the past year have already won over the Emperor, which is why he is appointed as Zixu Hall Hall Master right upon reinstatent.

"Hu Tingzhong! Hu Tingzhong!"

Before the court assembly begins, this na echoes everywhere inside the Great Hall.

As everyone assus today's Grand Court Assembly would unequivocally feature Hu Tingzhong, the future Grand Secretary, as the main character, a towering figure appears outside Zhenglan Hall.

"..."

The Great Hall quickly falls silent, everyone looks surprised towards the entrance.

On this day, the long absent Military Affairs Grand Marshal Wenren Zheng enters the hall clad in armor and sword!

Wenren Zheng walks straight to the front row, sitting in the seat uniquely his.

Before civil and military officials begin to discuss, another figure appears outside the hall.

Absent for over seven years from the Grand Court Assembly, Duke Jing'an Li Fei enters, also sword in hand!

The recently discussed Hu Tingzhong, reinstated, follows behind Li Fei.

Li Fei also proceeds to the front row, sitting opposite Wenren Zheng.

Hu Tingzhong, temporarily without a seat, opts to stand behind Li Fei.

Subsequently, Sky Blue Cavalry Commander Zuo Jun and Righteous Law Pavilion Master Ji Yiheng, two newly ascended peak strong figures of the Da Lan Dynasty, enter the hall.

Both have their own seats, sitting respectively to the right of Li Fei and Wenren Zheng.

Finally, even the reclusive King Xuanmo Wang Chengze, absorbed in martial arts within the capital and rarely seen, appears.

It's Wang Chengze's first ti at the Grand Court Assembly, the Emperor temporarily grants him a seat.

After the assembly begins, the Emperor instructs civil and military officials to report on various matters as usual, without urgency.

Once everyone finishes reporting, Hu Tingzhong, who was reinstated today, steps out from the ranks and loudly proclaims:

"Your Majesty, I have a morial!"

Everyone is imdiately invigorated.

"Mr. Hu, please speak."

Hu Tingzhong's voice is clear, resonating through the Great Hall:

"For the past seven years, I observe the Da Lan Dynasty like seeing a garden in bloom!

Rectifying governance, tax revenue has doubled; abolishing military malpractice, newly forged Sha Qi, twelve thousand sets, to form new troops!

One hundred and fifty new ships are built, all equipped with new firearms.

Moreover, Sky Blue Cavalry Commander Zuo Jun and Righteous Law Pavilion Master Ji Yiheng have successively achieved breakthroughs, becoming the national pillars of the Great Da Lan!

Now the granary is full, military equipnt is refurbished, warships line the harbor, strong ones are as clouds, one can say everything is ready!"

Hu Tingzhong's words cause the divine and martial officials to realize sothing.

Swish!

Today, clad in armor, Wenren Zheng abruptly stands up.

The Military Affairs Grand Marshal presses his left hand on the sword at his waist, standing there like a pillar of heaven, majestic and formidable!

With the clanging sound of iron armor, Wenren Zheng's voice shakes the hall:

"Your Majesty! Thirty-one years ago, the nations of the Western Continent harbored the heart of wolves, suddenly launched unjust troops, invading our Da Lan border!

Where cannon fire landed, city walls crumbled, and fires blazed across the skies; where butcher knives swung, civilians shed blood, and lives were ruined!

This hatred and enmity, like mountains and seas, I dare not forget for even a mont, dare not relax for even a mont!

Now our Da Lan is blessed with favorable tis, the granary is abundant, military gear is splendid.

The entire nation stands united against the enemy, millions of troops and civilians, together as one!

I request to lead troops across the sea, plow through their courtyard, and destroy their nests! Willing to command ten thousand tiger soldiers, invade the Western Continent, avenge our past humiliation, vindicate our blood feud! I will ensure the Da Lan banner flies over foreign lands; ensure our dynasty's might is renowned across the four seas!"

With those words, Sky Blue Cavalry Commander Zuo Jun and Righteous Law Pavilion Master Ji Yiheng, two peak strong figures, rise from their seats:

"Your Majesty, we are willing to expedition west, extend our nation's might!"

Participating for the first ti in the Grand Court Assembly, Wang Chengze also stands, going behind Wenren Zheng, loudly declaring:

"Your Majesty, thanks to your grace, I was granted the title of prince, yet had no way to repay. Now I wish to sail overseas for our Da Lan Dynasty and campaign against the Western Continent!"

For a mont, the vigor of the four peak figures seems to lift the do of Zhenglan Hall!

"Good—"

Qin Ziheng slaps the armrest of the Dragon Chair, the golden-eyed dragon on the column seems to suddenly open its eyes.

His gaze sweeps the entire hall of civil and military ministers, finally looking at the only person not yet standing:

"Now intending to expedition, we must use our Da Lan Dynasty's sharpest Divine Sword!"

"Li Fei, you who are the unrivaled peak, do you have any words?"

The World's Number One slowly stands, first saluting the Emperor, then turning to face the entire hall of civil and military officials, saying word by word:

"Victory in this battle is certain!"

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