With the imperial edict, the entire capital was bustling with activity, and the streets and alleys were filled with long lines of people.
A large number of warhorses were driven out of the ranches, and countless craftsmen were busy repairing their weapons and armors.
Countless carts carried the dried meat and military rations that had been produced overnight into the supply camp.
The next day, the sun shone down on the earth, and the atmosphere in the capital became extremely somber. Everyone knew that Chongzhen was going to pay his respects at the Imperial Ancestral Temple today.
In front of the ancestral temple, banners were like a sea, and soldiers were like a tide. A dark mass of people lined up in several square formations and stood quietly. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the general worship platform in front of the ancestral temple, and their eyes were filled with reverence.
Wang Cheng quietly faced the south and stood solemnly. He looked at Chongzhen, who had finished offering sacrifices to the ancestors of the Ming Dynasty, and a bright light flashed in his eyes.
" Ding-dong. The host has obtained temporary control over Shanxi, Shandong, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, Shaanxi, and Henan. The host is rewarded with 350,000 exchange points and one lucky draw ticket.”
" Ding-dong. Upgrade conditions met. Level 2 Authority unlocked. Level 2 Mall unlocked.”
Hearing the notification in his mind, Wang Cheng clenched the iron mace in his hand tightly, and a flame flashed in his eyes.
"50,000 points for each save.”
Moreover, not only did he obtain a massive amount of exchange points this time, but he also unlocked a new access to the mall.
However, Wang Cheng did not pay any more attention to the Level 2 Merchant City. Instead, he turned his attention to the Level 1 Ming Dynasty soldiers.
"Exchange for 50,000 level 1 Ming Dynasty infantry and 20,000 Ming Dynasty cavalry.”
In an instant, the 350,000 exchange points on the system began to change rapidly. In the blink of an eye, the 110,000 exchange points were used up and became 240,000.
However, Wang Cheng didn't stop there. He spent another 200,000 points to exchange for 40 third-rate generals.
"Ding-dong. Your general and army are waiting in the military camp outside the capital.”
Wang Cheng scanned through these generals and found that there was no one who could make his eyes light up. However, Wang Cheng was not disappointed. These people were just looking to be the generals of a large army.
Now that the army was huge, it was impossible for him and Zhang Liao to manage it without a general. He could only handle it this way and increase the strength of the commander.
This was the reason why Wang Cheng did not choose a Level 2 soldier. He did not have many points to exchange for it. A Level 2 infantryman required two points, and a cavalryman required five points. The 350,000 points he had were not enough.
Wang Cheng could only give up for now.
At this time, Chongzhen finished worshipping the ancestors in the ancestral temple and slowly walked to Wang Cheng. Wang Chengen, who was on the side, accompanied Chongzhen with a tray. There were two identical tiger talismans on the tray.
Chong Zhen glanced at Wang Cheng and solemnly handed the two Tiger Tally to him."From now on, those who reach the heavens will be controlled by the general, and those who reach the abyss will be controlled by the general!”
Then, Wang Chengen unfolded the imperial edict in his hand and read,"
" The Emperor of the Heavens has issued an edict saying: The traitor Li Zicheng has poisoned the Ming Dynasty. The people have been displaced and resentful. Therefore, I hereby worship the Great General of Jinwu, Wang Cheng, to control the military affairs of the seven provinces and suppress Li Ni. The officers and soldiers of the seven provinces will listen to my orders. I will bestow the Emperor's Sword and grant them the right to make arbitrary decisions. Anyone who disobeys can be killed if they are below the third rank! Respect this!"
"I will not disappoint Your Majesty!"
"Zhen is waiting in the capital for General's return!”
Right at this moment, the cavalry rushed into the front of the Imperial Ancestral Temple and lined up in a straight line on the square. Several generals urged their horses forward to meet the hundreds of cavalry coming from the front. They dismounted at the same time, and the thousands of cavalry behind them dismounted in an orderly manner. When their feet stepped on the ground, a loud bang sounded.
Orders and prohibitions were carried out.
Everyone stood there like statues.
The atmosphere was extremely oppressive.
Everyone in the ancestral temple was silent. They held their breaths and stared at them with shock and reverence.
Chong Zhen's eyes were filled with burning flames when he saw this scene. His heart was beating rapidly like a marching war drum. He praised,
"With such an army, Great General will definitely return triumphantly!”
At the same time, he even imagined that with hundreds of thousands of such troops, the Ming Dynasty would not have to worry about returning to the peak of the golden age and recreating the sensational scene of the Wanli era.
For a moment, Chong Zhen's eyes were filled with splendor as he looked at the army in front of him. The more he looked at it, the happier his expression became. He had no idea that there were actually tens of thousands of such soldiers.
These were only a small part of it.
However, when the surrounding civil officials saw the thousands of elite troops, a dark look appeared in their eyes. They all looked at Wang Cheng, who was standing at the side, with flickering eyes.
At this moment, Zhang Liao led a group of third-level generals who had been summoned over. They walked to Wang Cheng in tight armor and suddenly half-knelt down. They raised their arms and cupped their hands, shouting in unison,
"Greetings, Great General!"
"Greetings, Great General!"
The black mass of cavalry from the capital camp behind them all cupped their hands, their shouts shaking the sky, the flags in their hands flapping in the wind.
The wind blew.
Everyone was shocked.
The air was gradually covered with a murderous atmosphere.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on Wang Cheng, who was standing on the spot. Their eyes were filled with respect, and they didn't even look at Chongzhen at the side.
Wang Cheng glanced at the crowd before mounting his Xiang Dragon and drawing the Emperor's Sword from his waist, slashing at the air."
"--"
"Roar!"
With this departure, the tiger came out of the gate!
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