Chapter 1472 - 1463: Excited Rogues

Chapter 1472: Chapter 1463: Excited Rogues

On this day.

Qin Wudao enfeoffed more than two hundred vassal states in total, even the lowest rank was above fourth-class vassal states, mostly granted to civil officials and military generals.

As for Gui Guzi, Mohist, Mencius, Zhang Sanfeng, Xuanzang and the others, Qin Wudao did not enfeoff them, but kept them in court for heavy use, to develop their schools.

Up to now, Confucianism, Mohist, the School of Diplomacy, Taoism, the Buddhist School and other schools have already taken root in the Qin Dynasty’s Destiny Empire, becoming major sects of the age.

"Oh right!"

"Where are Liu Che, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Sun Quan?"

Looking at the excited ministers in the hall, Qin Wudao kept feeling a few people were missing, and asked curiously.

Ever since he sent the four of Liu Che to the ’Void Tomb’ last time, he had never seen any trace of them again; even when fighting the decisive battle with the Voidness clan, they did not show up.

As if they had disappeared!

"Reporting to Your Majesty, they are currently in seclusion in the Weiming Realm of the Celestial River Universe!"

Jia Xu stepped out of the ranks; unlike his usual coldness, he spoke with a cheerful smile.

In this round of enfeoffment, he too was made a Lord and King, with his state titled ’Jia’, a first-class vassal state.

"In seclusion?"

"I say they’re just slacking off!"

When Qin Wudao heard this, he was immediately displeased. With a big flourish of the brush, he wrote four imperial decrees, and said to Jia Xu, "You personally make the trip, read out the decrees, and get them moving!"

"As you command!"

Jia Xu’s expression grew solemn. He received the decrees with both hands and left the Nine Provinces Heaven Great Thousand World.

That same day.

News of what had happened in court spread among the people, shocking countless experts and causing an uproar.

Feudal enfeoffment!

Establishing vassal states!

Everyone was stunned by the Emperor’s bold move.

To launch the enfeoffment system meant a partition of power, a weakening of centralization; if it got serious, local powers could grow too large and threaten the court.

On this, some people felt the system carried huge risks.

But there were also some who praised the Emperor’s daring. In their view, since the Emperor dared to launch this system, he must have the confidence to suppress the realm.

"The enfeoffment system! What a fine system! If this old man could become a Lord and King of some region, I could at least shelter my family!"

In a certain Star Sea, an old man with white hair and beard stood tall; in his weathered eyes flashed a hint of contemplation.

He was a solitary cultivator, named Tian Xuzi, with late-stage Molding Dao Realm cultivation. Because he was naturally indifferent, seeking ease and freedom, he had never joined any great power.

Though his nature was like this, it didn’t mean he was truly carefree. Roaming for years, he had met quite a few ladies of fond memory, and after some indescribable happenings, had sired many children.

These people had all become his attachments.

Before this, he had thought about occupying a universe, not to fight for hegemony, but only to let his family live good lives.

But later, with the rise of the Qin Dynasty’s Destiny Empire, he gave up on that idea.

Since he couldn’t carve out land and be king, only one path remained: join the Qin Destiny Empire, enter court as an official.

He wasn’t worried about not being valued. No matter how you put it, he was still a Molding Dao Realm Martial Artist, the combat ceiling of the surrounding universes. If not a top-ranking minister, he could at least become a high provincial governor.

But he didn’t want to be bound by countless rules!

And now, Qin Wudao’s activation of the enfeoffment system made Tian Xuzi extremely tempted.

Because once he became a Lord and King, apart from paying taxes and obeying court orders when foreign enemies invaded, he would enjoy great autonomy the rest of the time, able to do as he pleased.

In a sense, this system was tailor-made for him.

"Since it suits me, then I’ll go all out!"

Tian Xuzi smiled slightly, tapped his toes, turned into a streak of flowing light, and flew toward the Nine Provinces Heaven Great Thousand World.

And not just him; many reclusive solitary cultivators hidden deep in the wilds came back out, heading for the Imperial Capital, ready to make meritorious achievements and obtain their own fiefs.

...

Weiming Realm!

On a certain giant mountain, the four of Liu Che lay under a big tree, legs crossed, with fine wine and delicacies spread around them. When thirsty they took a drink, when peckish they ate a bite; their days couldn’t be more pleasant.

"Now this is living!"

Liu Che lifted a wine jug, poured a mouthful into his mouth, and said with squinting smile.

"Us loafing around here—isn’t that a bit out of line?"

Liu Bei lay at the side. Thinking of the ministers in court scribbling away at memorials, he couldn’t help feeling guilty, and said awkwardly.

"It’s fine!"

Cao Cao waved his hand and said, "All the court posts have long been filled. Even if we go back, there’s nothing for us to do. Better to drink wine here and enjoy the scenery—how comfortable is that!"

"Don’t overthink it. As long as we can laze around for one more day, that’s one more day. Besides, I have a feeling we’re about to get busy!" Sun Quan picked up a spirit fruit, eating as he spoke.

"Gentlemen, hard at work, are you?"

Suddenly, a cool-toned voice sounded, making the four of Liu Che’s bodies stiffen. They hurriedly stood up, sat cross-legged, activated their cultivation technique, and put on the appearance of diligently cultivating.

The Void rippled, and Jia Xu strode out. Looking at the four vital-energy vortices, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.

If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I might actually have believed you!

"Oh! So it’s Lord Jia who’s come!"

At this moment, Sun Quan opened his eyes and pretended to be surprised as he spoke.

"Correction: you should call me King Jia."

Jia Xu clasped his hands behind his back, his gaze stern, radiating a faint King’s pressure.

King Jia!

The pseudo-cultivating Liu Che, Cao Cao, and Liu Bei couldn’t sit still anymore. Faces full of shock, they stood up, seemed to realize something, and their eyes instantly reddened.

"Your Majesty, how could you be gone!"

"Your servant is guilty, to have failed to see you one last time. Your servant deserves death..."

The four of Liu Bei knelt on the ground, crying toward the direction of the Profound Universe, tears streaming down their faces, wailing in anguish.

"This..."

Watching this scene, Jia Xu was completely dumbfounded.

The Emperor died?

That’s not what I said!

Jia Xu swallowed nervously, his scalp tingling.

"Your Majesty, if you’re dead, what meaning is there in me living on? I’ll go down and accompany you right now..."

Cao Cao knocked his head three times on the ground, then directly drew his sword and slashed it toward his own neck.

"No!"

Jia Xu was almost scared out of his wits. He hastily grabbed Cao Cao’s hand and loudly stopped him, "You mustn’t! You absolutely mustn’t! His Majesty is not dead..."

Whoosh!

The sound of crying cut off abruptly.

Liu Che, Cao Cao, Sun Quan, and Liu Bei all stood up, eyes blazing with anger as they stared at Jia Xu. Terrifying auras rose around them, shaking the surrounding Void.

"Get him!"

No one knew who shouted it.

The four pounced at Jia Xu like tigers charging down the mountain. Immediately, pig-slaughtering screams echoed across the sky above the Weiming Realm, making listeners shed tears and onlookers feel heartache.

Only after an hour did the screaming fade away.

Jia Xu lay on the ground, clothes in disarray, staring blankly up at the firmament, unable to recover for a long time.

Oh heavens!

If I’ve committed a crime, then send down the cosmic divine thunder to strike me!

Instead of letting me get beaten up for no reason.

Even now, he still didn’t understand what he’d done wrong.

I was already King Jia to begin with!

And you were the ones who imagined His Majesty’s passing all on your own. What’s that got to do with me?

At the side, the four of Liu Che exchanged glances. Each saw a hint of confusion in the other’s eyes. They had beaten Jia Xu up—but what was the reason for the beating, exactly?