My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Good, good, good." Wang Zhi was in high spirits and picked up a hat to place on Fang Qingyun's head: "Let's get ready." The three sworn brothers, all dressed neatly. Atop Ziwei Mountain. After several days of repairs, the vast majority of places showed no signs of battle. On this day. Bells and music sounded in unison, a surge of people swarming. All officials bowed together as the emperor ascended to his enthronement. A grand sacrificial ceremony took place, consuming millions of silver taels, countless cattle and sheep, with human and material resources too many to count, presenting a scene of thriving prosperity. The grand sacrificial ceremony lasted for several days. Only after it concluded did the imperial court session take place. Inside the Yangxin Palace. The ministers were neatly arranged, each taking their place. Civil servants to the east, military officers to the west. Only when His Majesty the Emperor personally took his seat did solemn music sound from both sides. This grand ceremony. His Majesty the Emperor finally dressed in a dragon robe. The ministers performed a grand kowtow. After all the meaningless chatter, an eunuch from the Ritual Supervision began to announce the list of meritorious subjects. "Military Marquis Lu Ji, who has repeatedly demonstrated his valor in military service, struck terror into the hearts of the grassland barbarians, and guarded the Northern Territory for six years with outstanding merits and hard labor. In the seventy-second year of Longqing, during the rebellion in Ming State, he defeated the forces of West Qi's Zhong Wuxin, killing forty thousand and capturing twenty thousand, quelling the rebellion and stabilizing the borders, achieving supreme merit. In the recent disturbance by the Ziwei Mountain Evil God, he risked his life, uncovered the treachery, and later provided critical protection for the carriage, proving himself to be among the countable fierce and good ministers of the Great Sheng Dynasty. For these reasons, Lu Ji is specially bestowed the title of Standard First Rank Special Advancement, Grand Master of State Ceremonies, and has the command of Three Camps." Three Camps! The ministers were internally calculating. With this appointment, even if the Northern Territory's forces expanded to Twelve Camps, Lu Ji would control a quarter on his own! The eunuch continued with his announcements. Following that were rewards for several other generals' merits. Until... "Former Xuanwu Camp Commander Tang Ruoshan, who after the battle of Lingchuan bore heavy injuries and chose to live under a concealed identity as a Thousand Captain in Po Yang, working tirelessly, demonstrating his thoughtful heart. During the battle at Hu Lao, he bravely infiltrated the enemy camp, assisting the Commander in achieving a great victory, balancing his merits and faults, restored to his Second-rank military merit as Upper Guard and appointed as the Standard Fourth Rank General for Displaying Martial Might." Tang Ruoshan! Hearts of the ministers stirred again. He's still alive?! The military honor was high, but the rank only fourth, perhaps he had fallen from grace. "Assistant General of the Reserve Camp's Left Army, Chen Sansi!" When this name was read, All present perked up their ears to listen. The three words "Chen Sansi." Only appeared in the court for two years, but each time with thunderous reputation, stirring hearts, his arrival to the Eastern Territory tallying one great deed after another to his name. In their eyes, Upper Pillar Country was indisputable. All heard Huang Hong's resonant voice echoing in the hall. "During the Ming State rebellion, General Huai Yuan Chen Sansi crossed the Hongze River four times, struck directly at Meishan Prefecture, infuriating the rebel general Dong An to death, counting as one of the primary achievements of the Ming State campaign." "On the Eastern Expedition to Lai State in white robes and on White Horse, celebration songs were heard all around, and the places he passed surrendered at the sight of him, earning the hearts of subjects throughout the Great Sheng Dynasty." "At the battle of Hu Lao, three thousand overcame one hundred thousand, capturing two kings in one battle, an unprecedented grand military feat. The strategies from the three battles have already been fully recorded into military books for all the Military Families of the world to study." "Such three Heavenly Merits truly count as eternal glories, leaving an everlasting name through the ages." "During the rebellion of the Incense Fire Divine Sect, Chen Sansi risked his life, fighting to protect the royal carriage." "With all these deeds, he truly is a cornerstone of the Great Sheng Dynasty and an unparalleled loyal minister and good general. "For this, he is additionally bestowed with the title of Marquis Wu Yi." A Marquis?! Wasn't the news spreading that it would be a Standard First Rank Upper Pillar Country title? Why just a Marquis now?! He's only twenty years old. In the whole world, across the Five States, where else could one find such a young Marquis?! "Further!" Huang Hong's voice continued. "Appointed as the National Guardian General from Second Rank, serving as the Main General of the Elite Camp, to establish the Hongze Camp!" A Main General. To establish the Hongze Camp! From this moment forth, within the newly established Four Camps of Beiliang, one would already bear a name. The Hongze Camp! "Reward of ten thousand gold, one hundred thousand silver taels, eight thousand bolts of silk, and a Marquis Wu Yi plaque!" "..." Subsequently. Many more generals received their rewards and titles. However, most were of higher ranks, and those below the Thousand Captain level were too many to be announced in the court session; they would receive their rewards after the conclusion of the session. Among them. To set an example. The turned general from Qing Country, Deng Feng, retained his native country's Marquis title and First Rank military position, then entered the capital before being reassigned, potentially to the Northern Territory or to any of the Thirty-Six States in the future. Finally came the handling of the rebellious servants. The vast majority were executed along with their families, with only a few who had previously made significant contributions dying alone, their immediate families spared. The Emperor, to show his magnanimity, also gave the Three Camps' soldiers involved in the rebellion a chance to redeem themselves on the front lines. Meng Quji had been one of the primary contributors to the Eastern Expedition. In the end, he was wanted; his family was exiled after their property was confiscated. Thus. The Eastern Expedition was completely over. The court session was finished. Behind the Yangxin Palace. There was a separate resting area. "Your servant pays respect to Your Majesty." Lu Ji bowed and saluted. "Lu Ji, you've done well this time." Emperor Longqing praised, "If it hadn't been for you being the first to tell us, we might still have been kept in the dark for a while, and we wouldn't have been able to prepare as thoroughly in advance." "It's due to Your Majesty's wise and decisive judgment." Lu Ji replied respectfully, "Your servant simply did his duty." "You, you are better than your master in this respect." Emperor Longqing said with satisfaction, "And you are the eldest senior brother; it couldn't be better for you to take over the Eight Camps in the future. I am also at ease with you. Speak, what rewards do you desire?"