Wang You looked stunned, then his expression changed, quickly trying to stop Wang Huan.
"Father, you’re confused, how can you discuss the Grand Scholar so carelessly?"
Wang Huan brushed aside Wang You’s hand and sneered, "Careless discussion? I actually agree with some of what He Fengchang said. The Grand Scholar has saved countless lives and is the National Guardian Master. He is indeed more qualified than those timid princes to take the throne of the Emperor!
Our Wang Family is already aboard the Zhang Family’s ship. It makes no difference whether we say this early or late!"
Wang You’s hand paused, and he suddenly realized what Wang Huan meant as he glanced around.
Wang Huan was expressing the Wang Family’s stance.
The old man is even more overt than Wang Wan!
But is Wang Huan so sure his idea is correct?
"The old man has always been crafty, hopefully he won’t misjudge!"
...
"Crafty old fox!"
Inside the hall, Zhang Jian withdrew his vast Primordial Spirit Divine Sense, his eyes carrying a smile.
He had deliberately left a trace of vitality for He Yun earlier.
This was to test everyone, and also to let these civil and military officials ponder over it.
Grand Commandant Wang was shrewd and accurately grasped his intentions, choosing to take sides first.
Returning favors, he naturally needed to make good use of the Wang Family.
However, the Wang Family’s influence among the military generals was enormous, and taking sides now saved him a lot of trouble.
In the short term, the capital can also be at ease.
Next, Zhang Jian summoned Zhao Qingtian, the commander of the Imperial Guard, rapidly promoting him to be the Commander of the Imperial Guard, the second-in-command in the Imperial Guard. Wang You returned to the Imperial Guard, serving as the Central Guard and commanding twenty thousand guards around Haojing City.
The Imperial Guard, the Border Defense Divine Strategy Army, as well as Dingyuan Marquis’s Mansion, Han City Marquis’s Mansion, and Fei Cheng Marquis’s Mansion were all under the Zhang Family’s command. Zhang Jian had smoothly gained control of most of Daqian’s military power. Next, he just needed to proceed step by step, cultivating and inserting trusted aides to thoroughly control these forces and stabilize Daqian’s order, completing a smooth transition.
But it can be sure that the process will inevitably involve some bloodshed.
Daqian has ruled this fertile land for hundreds of years, there won’t be a shortage of loyal ministers and death warriors.
...
Fengyang County
After returning to Fengyang County, Zhang Jian first went to meet Zhang Yi and his wife, preparing to dispatch a batch of elite members cultivated by the Zhang Family to the capital. In fact, the Zhang Family has now developed an extremely complete talent reserve, with many talented individuals in domestic administration, and also cultivated a portion of powerful body-forging, inner-cultivation martial artists.
Everything a new dynasty family needs is in abundance.
Zhang Jian also requested Zhang Yi to send a letter to Zhang Duan in the Northern Land.
Fighting tigers as brothers, going to war as father and son, Sixth Uncle Zhang Duan, besides him, is the only Advanced Scholar in the Zhang Family and should be heavily utilized.
"Ah Yu, we never expected our Zhang Family would reach this point so quickly. I originally thought that becoming a Noble Family would be enough to proudly face our ancestors, but never imagined..."
In the Zhang Family mansion in Fengyang County, Zhang Yi was full of joy, his eyes brimming with happiness.
Zhang Yi initially only hoped to protect himself in the chaotic world, and perhaps seize the position of a king or marquis to glorify his ancestors.
But Zhang Jian’s current achievements completely exceeded his expectations.
Now that Zhang Jian controls the court, it can even be said that he is superseding the Daqian Imperial Family, soon realizing the change of power.
Crossing from a commandery to a Noble Family and sitting on the throne, replacing the Wei Family of Daqian.
Zhang Jian casually praised.
"It’s because Father prepares early and avoids many detours for the Zhang Family!"
He then reminded, "However, Father should not become careless now. The Daqian has maintained Heaven and Earth for nearly five hundred years, there are still hearts to win over. Please help restrain Zhang Clan Members to prevent ruining the Zhang Family’s fortune, otherwise..."
Zhang Yi waved his hand, "Ah Yu, rest assured. The Zhang Clan Members follow ancestral instructions and will not cause chaos among the people or destroy the family’s values!"
With Zhang Yi’s assurance, Zhang Jian nodded.
The Zhang Family cannot let their achievements fall short.
Then Zhang Jian took Empress Qi, Eldest Prince Wei Yuan, and Third Prince Wei Cheng along to return to Haojing City.
In Haojing City, the civil and military officials had already drafted the various procedures for the enthronement ceremony. In three days, it would be an auspicious time for Eldest Prince Wei Yuan to ascend the throne.
The missing Prime Minister among the Three Ministers was taken up by Grand Scholar Zhang Jian.
While the Imperial Censor was temporarily held by Assistant Imperial Censor Wei Gui from the Imperial Censorate.
Although the civil and military officials received rewards and titles, there weren’t significant changes.
While the enthronement ceremony was being organized, Zhang Jian on the other side met again with True Monarch Zhanmo.
In the Zhang Family mansion, already adorned with a golden plaque reading "Prime Minister’s Mansion", True Monarch Zhanmo descended from the void with her true body, handing Zhang Jian two jade slips.
"This is a puppet secret technique exchanged from a friend. As for the merit type Primordial Spirit Immortal Technique, the sect already has it. I exchanged the ’Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Secret Record’ for you. This technique is an Outer World tradition, also a Supreme Celestial Book. Once mastered, it can condense Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Treasure Lotus, extremely divine and mysterious, as long as you have enough merit!"
True Monarch Zhanmo had a smile on her face.
Hearing this, Zhang Jian’s vast Primordial Spirit Divine Sense scanned these two jade slips, and his eyes lit up.
The grades of these two secret techniques are extremely high.
The puppet secret technique ’All Heaven Entwining Silk Technique’ is at the Harmonization Level. Once mastered, it allows Primordial Spirit differentiation to easily create numerous puppets, including many refining techniques. The value of such a secret technique is imaginable.
And the ’Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Secret Record’ is valued even higher, as its condensed Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Treasure Lotus provides unrivaled defense, not only protecting the Dao Heart but also aiding in cultivation.
Its value is immeasurable.
It’s certain that True Monarch Zhanmo paid dearly this time.
"Disciple thanks Master for the bestowed techniques!"
Zhang Jian slightly bowed, appreciating it in his heart.
True Monarch Zhanmo glanced at Zhang Jian, sighing.
"Cultivate well!"
"To walk the path of the Saint King, standing tall between heaven and earth, you will face many challenges ahead!"
Zhang Jian nodded.
...
Shortly after True Monarch Zhanmo left, Jingming Daoist brought four Daoists from the Dong Generation to visit, deciding firmly.
Zhang Jian naturally expressed his welcome when learning about Dong Shen Temple’s choice.
Jingming Daoist asked.
"Clan Leader Zhang, if Dong Shen Temple completely submits to the clan leader’s control, how will you arrange for our temple’s cultivators?"
In the hall, Zhang Jian replied almost instantly.
"Daqian will establish Dong Shen Temples across various locations to assist local officials in suppressing evil and rogue cultivations, stabilizing court orders. Meanwhile, Daqian will set up Taoist Colleges in Jiangnan Dao, Three Seas Dao, Qingyun Dao, and other regions, inviting profound cultivators from Tongshan Dao Lineage and others to participate in cultivating national cultivators, perfecting the administrative system of cultivators. Daqian already has a well-rounded palace and temple system, where your Dong Shen Temple has excelled in this aspect!"
Zhang Jian’s expression remained calm.
If he eventually assumes that position, Dong Shen Temple’s desire to become the national religion of the new dynasty will obviously have little chance.
He follows the path of the Saint King.
However, Dong Shen Temple has been stabilizing Daqian for centuries, possessing a complete system for handling affairs in each county, demonstrating valuable expertise before Daqian’s order collapsed.
As long as Dong Shen Temple truly assists him, he naturally won’t treat them poorly.