Chapter 231 The Kingdom of Yue is established!
January 15, 227 BC.
The Qin State quietly withdrew the wanted order for Qin Mo, and Luowang's spies also lifted their surveillance of the teleportation arrays in the suburbs of various royal cities and quietly withdrew back to the country.
However, Luowang was secretly strengthening the protection of important figures in Xianyang.
Although Qin State kept this matter low-key, it could not hide it from the other countries in Shandong. Just as they were about to mock it, they received an invitation letter from Yue State, inviting all countries to send envoys to watch the ceremony.
Now it becomes clear.
Yue State itself is a barbaric land, and the countries in Shandong may not be willing to give it face.
However, Qin Mo's reputation had already been made known by his constant fight against the Qin State.
In addition, the news that Qin Mo and the Master had just discussed Taoism had spread throughout the Warring States world and was talked about with great relish by hundreds of sects.
The Shandong countries were still prepared to give face to the State of Yue and go to watch the ceremony.
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February 20th.
Just when the State of Yue was busy preparing for the founding ceremony, good news came from the front line.
The 300,000-strong Nanyue army led by Jia Xu successfully conquered the Yelang Kingdom, making it the ninth county under the jurisdiction of the Yue State - Chuanbei County.
The former Yelang King Zuo Luo was defeated and surrendered.
After receiving the report, Qin Mo went to Chuanbei County in person, met with Zuo Luo, and appointed him as the commander of the Ninth Corps of the South Vietnamese Army, which was about to be formed.
A large amount of supplies were moved to appease the people of Yelang.
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May 1st.
Qin Mo, who rushed back from Chuanbei County, issued an unexpected order. On the grounds that the summer harvest was imminent, he gave the South Vietnamese soldiers a vacation of one and a half months.
Except for the Ninth Legion, which is still undergoing rectification, only one thousand soldiers need to be left in the other eight legions.
The soldiers naturally cheered.
Most of the barbarians are lazy and family-oriented. Since they entered the military camp, they have been bound by strict military discipline and cannot go home for many years. They have long missed the women in the tribe.
This holiday is like a dragon returning to the sea.
"My lord, are you worried that envoys from other countries will spy on military intelligence?" Jia Xu vaguely guessed Qin Mo's intention.
"yes."
Qin Mo did not deny it and said with a smile: "If other countries knew that we have trained all the barbarians into an army, they would not be able to sleep well."
The trump card,
Of course, the tighter you cover it, the better.
The First to Eighth Corps of the South Vietnamese Army have been formed for more than a year. Qin Mo is not worried that once the holiday comes, the soldiers will become completely wild and the army will collapse.
on the contrary,
The way to lead troops is to alternate between relaxation and tension.
"I just don't know what Qin will feel when it learns that Yelang was conquered by us." Jia Xu was still a little worried.
Further north,
But it is the border of Qin State.
"Don't worry." Qin Mo was not too worried. "If Qin really wanted to take Yelang seriously, it could have sent troops to attack and destroy it long ago. Why hasn't it taken action yet? I'm afraid it still doesn't take these barbaric lands seriously."
"That's true." Jia Xu nodded.
Given the arrogance of the Qin State, seeing that the land of Baiyue is still so desolate, it is estimated that the Qin State will not take it seriously, and its strategic focus will still be on conquering the Wei State.
That's also a tough nut to crack.
Qin Mo did not want to say more, and said: "After the establishment of the country, Wenhe, you will be the prime minister of Yue State. Now you must shoulder the responsibility and sort out the list of officials at all levels."
"My lord, this is absolutely not allowed..." Jia Xu was shocked.
"Don't refuse."
Qin Mo had already made up his mind. "In the Three Kingdoms subcontinent, you are my right-hand man. The construction of Blackwater City is also your contribution. The establishment of Yue Kingdom is also your greatest contribution. You are the best choice in both civil and military affairs. Who else can be the prime minister except you?"
Qin Mo was generous in rewarding his meritorious officials.
What’s more, Jia Xu is such a talented person.
"Thank you for your kindness, my lord!"
Jia Xu was so grateful that he burst into tears. A gentleman will die for his friend.
"I plan to set up six ministries for the Yue Kingdom's court structure. What can be confirmed now is that you will concurrently serve as the Minister of War, Xun Yu will serve as the Minister of Personnel, and Bai Hua will serve as the Minister of Revenue..."
Qin Mo slowly expressed his ideas about the structure of the Yue State.
Jia Xu kept them all in mind.
"The county magistrates of each county can boldly promote and appoint extraordinary people. As for the county governors of each county, they should be selected from the former officials of Heishui City and the old chiefs of the barbarians, and the barbarians should be given enough autonomy." Qin Mo said.
"I understand, your Excellency."
For the next week, the two men discussed relevant official appointments.
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Time quickly came to the end of May.
The expansion project of Longchuan City is nearing completion. It mainly involves building a new royal city in the north of the city, which will serve as the future power center of the Yue State.
In addition, a new outer city was built in the southern suburbs and the eastern suburbs to accommodate some of the refugees from Blackwater City.
As for the western suburbs,
It was used as the garrison for the Black Water Army and the City Guards.
After the expansion,
Longchuan City finally had some of the atmosphere of a capital city, but compared with the capital cities with a long history such as Xianyang and Daliang, it still seemed a little shabby.
There's no way, time is too tight.
As the founding ceremony was scheduled for June 1, envoys from various countries arrived in Longchuan one after another.
Without exception,
The leaders of the diplomatic envoys were all at least at the Nascent Soul stage. On the way to Longchuan, they blatantly took a detour and visited the entire Yue State from top to bottom.
The result was disappointing.
After a round of inspection, there wasn't much change in the land of Baiyue except that some more farmland had been reclaimed, some extremely simple government offices had been built , and a few more people had arrived.
In the eyes of everyone, it is still a wild place.
The barbarians still live in tribal settlements in this wild land.
Because of this,
When the envoys from various countries arrived in Longchuan City, they were inevitably a little arrogant.
Qin Mo didn't care and let these people comment.
soon,
The auspicious time has arrived.
June 1, 227 BC.
Early in the morning, Qin Mo took a bath with the help of his disciples Lu Xueqi and Diao Chan, put on the crown and robes that had been prepared long ago, and boarded the specially customized monarch's carriage.
The destination is the altar to the east of the royal city.
The altar is 108 meters high, 1,460 meters in circumference, and has a total of 365 steps. At the top is the Jiuzhou Ding that Qin Mo obtained.
Civil and military officials of the State of Yue as well as envoys from various countries had already been waiting on both sides.
Qin Mo climbed up the stairs and came to the high platform. He took the heavenly prayer handed over by Yan Hui, offered sacrifices to the heavens above and the earth below, and announced to the world, "...Yue State is established!"
As the last sound fell, the Jiuzhou Ding shone brightly.
Buzz.
It rises up to the nine heavens, and hangs down rays of mysterious merit and luck. Fairies scatter flowers, golden lotus emerges from the ground, there are bursts of Sanskrit sounds, and spiritual energy hangs upside down like a galaxy. The merit and luck form all kinds of auspicious beasts.
The sky is full of auspiciousness.
Everyone present has more or less gained a bit of merit and fortune.
It's like rain and dew are evenly distributed.
The one who benefited the most was Qin Mo's favorite disciple Diao Chan, who was directly infused with merit and luck, and her cultivation soared from the middle stage of Jindan to the perfect stage of Jindan.
After the ceremony, I will probably go into seclusion to make a breakthrough.
Disciples Lu Xueqi and Yan Chixia also benefited from it. The former consolidated his cultivation in the Spirit Transformation Stage, while the latter showed signs of breaking through to the middle Nascent Soul Stage.
It’s not that Qin Mo is partial.
In fact, as the founding monarch, Qin Mo had neither a queen nor heirs. The three people, as Qin Mo's direct disciples, were Qin Mo's closest people and enjoyed the treatment of royal family members.
Naturally, they will benefit the most.
In addition to the three disciples,
Jia Xu, Xun Yu, Bai Hua and other Yue ministers who are about to be given important positions are the ones who benefited the most from this, and their cultivation has improved by leaps and bounds.
There is a feeling that "if one person succeeds, the whole family will benefit."
In addition, there are generals of the Yue State such as Ao Lie, Wu Zhi, Ba Dao, Zhao Yun, etc. Although they are on the path of physical cultivation, they are also infused with merit and luck, and their blood and qi are surging, and their strength is greatly increased.
This is called feedback from heaven and earth.
The barbarians were so excited that they kept yelling and were truly in awe of Qin Mo.
Although the envoys from various countries also got some benefits, it was just a drizzle, a little symbolic. They looked at Jia Xu and others with envy.
This is why so many outstanding people have always rushed to be the founding heroes.
That's the secret.
"Ah~~~"
At this moment, a phoenix cry was heard in the air.
It's a yellow bird.
It flew directly out from the Jiuzhou Ding and spread its wings, which were over two hundred meters wide. Its originally yellow feathers gradually turned red, and a phoenix crown grew on its head, making it look more and more like the legendary mythical bird, the Phoenix.
Although it has not yet truly been reborn from the ashes, it has evolved into a fifth-grade demon beast.
Equivalent to a powerful person who has reached the state of transformation.
This is fate.
Taotie, Zhulong, Black Water Snake and other ancient ferocious beasts that were also captured by the Fulong Ding had already received their lunch boxes. However, the yellow bird, as the totem of the Shanhai Tribe, had an opportunity for a breakthrough.
It's really touching.
As the Kingdom of Yue becomes stronger and stronger, the yellow bird may evolve again.
The future is limitless.
"Ah~~~"
The silly bird seemed very excited. After flying several circles in the air, it reluctantly flew to the mountain behind the palace, which was the new home Qin Mo had prepared for her.
Everyone present could only envy.
Just when everyone thought the strange phenomenon was about to end, a purple sword light flew out from the Jiuzhou Cauldron with a whoosh. The sword light was dazzling and majestic, and it was impossible to look directly at it.
It was the repaired Chixiao Sword.
Qin Mo stretched out his hand and the Chixiao sword fell into his hand. Upon closer inspection, the sword was intact, with no signs of damage at all, and its power was even greater .
However, the originally red sword body turned purple under the cleansing of luck.
"Whatever."
Qin Mo sighed, "You were cut off by the Purple Ying Sword, and after going through the calamity, you were reborn. It is no longer appropriate to call you the Red Sky Sword. From now on, you should change your name to the Purple Sky Sword."
"Boo-boo-boo~~~"
The Zixiao Sword is alive and looks extremely happy.
Qin Mo sheathed the sword and did not put it into the Niwan Palace. Instead, he hung it directly around his waist, which added a touch of kingly majesty to him and made him look unbearable.
The Chixiao Sword was originally held by Liu Bang, who destroyed the Qin Dynasty, and should have been used to destroy the Qin Dynasty.
After many twists and turns, he came into Qin Mo's hands and was destined to participate in the cause of destroying Qin.
No one can stop it.
Seeing Qin Mo's behavior, everyone present, whether it was Jia Xu and other Yue State civil and military officials, or Shang Jun and other members of the diplomatic envoys, all bowed and saluted .
"Congratulations to Yue Guoli, congratulations to Duke Yue!"
The sound spread far and lingered for a long time.
Whether you admit it or not,
From today on, the State of Yue officially joins the Warring States period.
