Before leaving Cangnan Province, Lin Muyu did three things.
The first was to sneak into Jiangdong at night, capture five armor demons who were left behind as scouts, lock them in iron cages, and transport them to Lanyan City. This was requested by Feng Jixing.
The second was to submit the design of the Soaring Crossbow drawn by Qin Ziling to the Ministry of Works.
The third was to hand over the command of the Fourth Legion to Qin Yan. It was unknown when Lin Muyu would return to the Fourth Legion, so she could only let Qin Yan take control of this army first. As for the Temple Army, which had expanded to nearly 20,000 soldiers, it had merged with the Longdan Army Camp. The Temple Army was included in the Longdan Army Camp and was collectively known as the Longdan Army Camp.
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The journey was long, and it was already autumn by the time the large contingent returned to Lanyan City. Both sides of the road were filled with fiery red maple leaves. Qin Yin couldn't help but feel a little excited when she returned to Lanyan City. There was a faint smile on her beautiful face. Pieces of fiery red maple leaves drifted down in the autumn wind and landed under the hooves of the empress and the group of generals.
The north gate of Lanyan City opened, and countless officials stationed in the capital came out to welcome them. They chanted, "Long live Her Majesty!"
Qin Yin nodded with a smile. Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing guarded both sides as they slowly entered the city. Behind them, the carriages of Duke Lan and Duke Yun followed. Under the leadership of Wei Chou, the 20,000 Longdan Army Camp entered the city at a later time. They were stationed in the camp behind the Temple Army and shouldered the heavy responsibility of protecting the capital together with the imperial guards.
The officials followed the empress into Ze Tian Palace, where a banquet was held at noon and a discussion was held in the afternoon.
After the banquet, everyone entered the main hall of Ze Tian Palace.
Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, Chu Yao, Zhang Wei, Wei Chou, and the others were all smiling. Lin Muyu talked with Chu Yao about many things that happened after they parted and found out that Chu Yao had been rushing between Divine Shadow City, Leng Xing City, and the Spiritual Medicine Department headquarters in Cangnan Province. She had suffered a lot in order to prepare the medicine.
On the other hand, Tang Lan didn't look too good. The two brothers, Tang Lu and Tang Tian, had ashen faces as they waited for the empress's verdict. The merits and demerits of the Battle of Daojiang would be decided at Lanyan City. No matter how unwilling they were, this moment had finally arrived.
"Your Highness, Your Highness!" the officials shouted.
Two maids carried Qin Yin's long dress that was trailing behind her. She had already changed into a brand new empress's robe. Her long hair was coiled up elegantly, and the empress's laurel crown was glowing faintly. Qin Yin insisted on wearing a sword. The Purple Ying Sword was hanging at her waist. She placed her hand on the hilt of the sword and walked step by step to the empress's throne. She didn't sit down and just stood there prettily. She said, "Everyone has worked hard to force the Devil Race to retreat in the Battle of Daojiang. On behalf of the emperors of the Qin family, Qin Yin thanks everyone for your support and support!"
Everyone knelt on one knee in unison. "Long live Your Highness!"
Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing knelt side by side. Although as a modern person who had transmigrated, he only knelt to heaven, earth, and his parents, he felt relieved at this moment. He knew that one day, he might marry Qin Yin. When he stepped into the realm of the God Emperor, he would obtain the power of reincarnation and bring Qin Yin back to the original world. At that time, he would have such a beautiful girlfriend, and he might even have to kneel on the keyboard. He needed to get used to it first.
Qin Yin raised her arms majestically and said with a smile, "Everyone, please rise. There's no need to be so courteous!"
Everyone stood up.
Qin Yin looked at the officials and said with a smile, "In the battle against the demons, Feng Jixing, Lin Muyu, and Xiang Yu, the three of you have made great contributions and must be rewarded. Therefore, I have decided to promote Feng Jixing to the rank of First General and reward him with a hundred thousand gold. I will promote Lin Muyu to the rank of Second General of the State, to control the Longdan Army Camp and protect the imperial capital together with the Imperial Army. I will promote Xiang Yu to the rank of First General of the Mighty Martial Sky, reward him with two hundred thousand gold and confer him the title of Marquis of Pingnan!"
Everyone congratulated, "Congratulations to General Feng and Commander Yu. Congratulations to General Xiang Yu for being conferred the title of Marquis!"
Lin Muyu raised her head and looked at Qin Yin in surprise. She didn't expect that she would confer the title of Marquis to Xiang Yu. In fact, Xiang Yu's contribution in the battle of Daojiang River was lower than hers. It seemed that Tang Lan was pressuring her. After all, Xiang Yu was Tang Lan's subordinate. Xiang Yu's rise also meant that Tang Lan's influence in the empire was also steadily increasing.
Qin Yin continued, "The rest of the generals will also be rewarded. The demons are different from the Yihe Empire. They are more ferocious and tyrannical. Therefore, Qin Yin has changed the military contribution system. In the battle against the demons, those who kill an armor demon will be promoted to Sergeant, those who kill two will be promoted to Centurion, those who kill five will be promoted to Captain, and those who kill more than ten will be promoted to Captaincy!"
Below the king's steps, Wei Chou cupped his fists and smiled, "Your Highness, Commander Yu killed more than a hundred armor demons with just one palm strike during the battle against QianFeng. According to the new military contribution system, Commander Yu is qualified to be promoted to Imperial Marshal!"
Zhang Wei grinned, "I also support Your Highness in conferring Commander Yu the title of Imperial Marshal. He will be in charge of all the troops in the empire!"
Qin Yin couldn't help but laugh.
At this time, Tang Lan smiled, "Generals, you must be joking. The title of Imperial Marshal is too important. Not only must you be brave and invincible, you must also be resourceful. Currently, it seems that there is no one in the empire who can take this position. There is still a long way to go. Commander Yu still needs more training!"
Lin Muyu cupped her fists and smiled, "You are right, Duke Lan. Lin Muyu knows that I am not talented and I don't dare to take over the position of Marshal."
Tang Lan smiled, "Commander Yu is too humble!"
Lin Muyu's eyes signaled Wei Chou and Zhang Wei to stop making noise. Otherwise, the imperial court would not have a sense of seriousness and it would embarrass Qin Yin.
Qin Yin's beautiful face was calm and composed. She smiled and said, "However, the retreat of the demon race does not mean that the empire is safe. The empire is still in danger. The demon race is in the east, the Yihe Kingdom is in the south, and the nomadic barbarians are in the north. I hope that everyone will not slack off. The civil ministers will rule the country, the military will protect the country. Train the army diligently and defend the land to the death. Once we have enough power, we will cross the Daojiang Qinling Mountains and reclaim every inch of the empire's lost land. The four seas will surrender and the world will be united. The common people will no longer have to suffer the pain of war and will enjoy eternal peace!"
Su Muyun raised his head to look at his granddaughter. His eyes were filled with admiration. After so many battles, Qin Yin was becoming more and more like a ruler.
Not long after, the officials left one by one. Lin Muyu also returned to the Holy Temple.
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At night, Qin Yin held a banquet in the rear hall of Ze Tian Palace Hall. She only invited a few people: Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, Chu Yao, Wei Chou, and Zhang Wei. Zhang Wei and Wei Chou were very happy to receive the invitation. This represented a kind of recognition from the empress. Everyone knew that those who attended the banquet tonight were all regarded as confidants by Qin Yin.
The candlelight illuminated the rear hall. A few maids served on the left and right side. Soon, a table full of delicacies was prepared.
Qin Yin held a jade cup and looked at everyone with a smile. She said, "Let's not talk about anything else. Shall we have a drink first?"
Feng Jixing smiled and said, "Alright, let's have a drink!"
After downing the cup in one gulp, Lin Muyu smiled and asked, "Xiao Yin was supposed to hold a banquet for all the officials in the capital. Why did she only invite the few of us?"
Qin Yin's gaze was faint as she said, "Because … because almost all of you here lost your parents in this war. All of you are fatherless and motherless. Furthermore, Xiao Yin has long regarded all of you as her family. Without all of you, wouldn't this life be very lonely and miserable …"
She spoke very quietly. This caused Chu Yao, who was beside Lin Muyu, to involuntarily tear up.
Originally, Chu Yao had a family and a caring brother, Chu Huaiyin. But now, she no longer had them. She only had everyone.
And Lin Muyu was also alone in this world. Wei Chou and Zhang Wei were the same. It seemed that Qin Yin had pointed out the most painful part of everyone's heart. Zhang Wei drank a cup of wine and said, "Zhang Wei is a boorish man. Regardless of whether this is Your Highness's way of controlling people, just based on Your Highness's words, Zhang Wei will never betray Your Highness even if I have to risk my life!"
Feng Jixing nodded. "Feng Jixing agrees."
Chu Yao smiled slightly. "Xiao Yin, and Xiao Xi as a family member …"
"Xiao Xi …" Qin Yin smiled gently and said, "Xiao Xi is guarding the Demon Subduing Pass in the west. She doesn't have much time to come to the capital. It's really been hard on her …"
Lin Muyu said, "Once the Demon Subduing Pass has settled down, everything will be fine. Moreover, after Tang Zhen and the Saintess of the Demon Race, Linghu Yan, become familiar with each other, I believe that Xiao Xi will be able to stay in the capital for a long time."
"Yes, I also look forward to that day."
"Come, come, come, let's drink and eat." Lin Muyu picked up her chopsticks and added a piece of pheasant leg meat for Qin Yin. "Since we are a family, we should act like one. Eat more and talk less about national affairs!"
"Haha, that's right!" Feng Jixing sniffed the wine in the cup and said, "The wine bestowed by Your Highness is indeed mellow and fragrant. Why don't you reward me with a few jars of wine and let this subordinate bring them back to the tent to enjoy …"
Qin Yin smiled and said, "Isn't it forbidden to drink in the army?"
"Aha, I brought them for Old Zhang."
Zhang Wei's eyes widened. "General Feng, you're so disloyal!"
Lin Muyu laughed heartily. However, at this moment, everyone suddenly felt a tyrannical power shrouding down from the sky. They could even hear a voice similar to Sanskrit. The voice was full of majesty and inviolability. Moreover, this power was very sacred. It quickly shrouded the earth like the rising sun.
"What's wrong?" Qin Yin stood up and asked in surprise, "What's going on?"
Outside, an imperial guard rushed in and cupped his fists. "Your Highness, it's an oracle … an oracle has arrived in Lanyan City!"
"Ah? An oracle … "Qin Yin was stunned." There hasn't been an oracle in the empire for hundreds of years. How could it appear? "
"What's an oracle?" Lin Muyu was confused.
Qin Yin explained, "An oracle is a kind of guidance from the gods of the Realm of Gods to humans. In other words, the gods of the Realm of Gods have something to say to humans. Let's not talk so much. Let's go out and take a look!"
"Yes!"
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The group of people ran out of the Ze Tian Palace and saw a golden light shining in the sky. It didn't look like night at all. A beam of golden light pierced through the clouds. Golden ancient characters lingered around the beam of light, and Sanskrit sounds could be heard!
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