Chapter 162: Arrangements for the Marquises

"In a while, I intend to establish the Great Han Empire Royal Academy in Luoyang City, with Cai Yong serving as the Academy Chancellor."

"At that time, you two, Kong Zhou and Kong Rong, will go and serve as Vice-Chancellors to assist Chancellor Cai in cultivating talent for my Great Han Empire."

"The rank of Academy Vice-Chancellor is Fourth Rank, with a salary of six hundred shi. What do you two think?"

It was just right; after the wedding, Liu Bian intended to establish the Great Han Empire Royal Academy, and these two, Kong Zhou and Kong Rong, had come at just the right time.

It happened to solve his problem of not having suitable personnel. At that time, with Cai Yong and the two Kongs, the academy would certainly become the highest institution of learning in the Great Han Empire.

Upon hearing this, the two Kongs were overjoyed; they had thought that Liu Bian would just find them some idle position.

They had not expected that he would ask them to teach students, which, for the two of them as descendants of Confucius, was the most suitable position.

Moreover, the rank was Fourth Rank, although it was not as high as their previous ranks.

But do not forget, the Cabinet Ministers and Six Ministers that Liu Bian had appointed were only Third Rank.

Immediately, the two kowtowed to Liu Bian and thanked him:

"This subject thanks Your Majesty for your heavenly grace!"

Seeing this, Liu Bian nodded with satisfaction and said with authority:

"Rise, my two beloved subjects!"

Afterwards, he said to Liu Yu and the other three: "You three beloved subjects, you will go!"

"Appoint Liu Yu as Vice Minister of Personnel of my Great Han Empire, Fourth Rank, salary of six hundred shi."

"Appoint Tao Qian as Vice Minister of Rites of my Great Han Empire, Fourth Rank, salary of six hundred shi."

"Appoint Han Fu as Vice Minister of Works of my Great Han Empire, Fourth Rank, salary of six hundred shi."

As Liu Bian's majestic voice fell, the three immediately stepped out, kowtowed to Liu Bian, and thanked him:

"We, your subjects, thank Your Majesty for your heavenly grace!"

After rewarding the five, Liu Bian said to the Minister of Personnel Xun Yu and the Minister of Revenue Xi Zhong:

"Wenruo, Zhicai, after you two go down, settle the five beloved subjects properly. Zhicai, you find a residence in Luoyang City for the five, as a reward from me."

Being able to take down these four provinces so easily, Liu Bian also intended to give the five some compensation.

"This humble subject obeys the edict!"

Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai replied respectfully upon hearing this.

"Since the five beloved subjects are all my own people, you can also be exposed to the core secrets of my Great Han Empire."

Just when everyone thought it was over, Liu Bian continued.

"The reason I was able to successfully pacify Liangzhou and Bingzhou in such a short time, besides the soldiers fighting bravely, is primarily because the soldiers of my Great Han Empire all cultivate the Martial Dao."

"Now, you five beloved subjects are all meritorious ministers of my Great Han Empire. I have never been stingy with rewards for meritorious ministers."

Having said this, Liu Bian looked at the five.

Sure enough, after hearing Liu Bian's words, the five all became excited.

Listening to Liu Bian's tone, this was the rhythm of intending to teach them the Martial Dao!

They had just felt Liu Bian's aura of 'I am the only one supreme'.

Although most of this aura was Imperial Aura, it could also explain the extraordinary nature of this Martial Dao.

It was not as if they had never seen an Emperor; they had never felt this from the late Emperor Liu Hong.

After taking in the expressions of the five, Liu Bian continued:

"Therefore, I have decided to teach you five the Martial Dao cultivation method."

Upon hearing this, the five immediately knelt down in excitement and thanked him loudly:

"We, your subjects, thank Your Majesty for your immense grace!"

Afterwards, Liu Bian communicated with the system: "System, teach the five the 'Vast Righteous Qi Art'!"

"Ding, request received from the host, currently teaching."

At this moment, the five kneeling on the ground suddenly felt countless memories appearing in their minds.

"Collect your thoughts and focus on receiving the memories in your minds!"

Just as the five were somewhat panicked, Liu Bian's majestic voice rang in their ears.

The five immediately followed Liu Bian's instructions and focused on receiving the information in their minds.

About a quarter of an hour later, the five opened their eyes one after another, all with faces full of excitement.

The five who had come to their senses immediately thanked Liu Bian:

"We, your subjects, thank Your Majesty!"

"This is what you deserve. Moreover, you beloved subjects are all over thirty years old and have missed the best age for cultivation. During this time, I happen to have Marrow Cleansing Pills, so I will reward you with them as well!"

Thinking that the National Fortune Value harvested during this time was already enough, it was time to let these civil officials who were over the age limit start cultivating.

Otherwise, the gap between their cultivation and that of the military generals would only widen, which was not a good thing for him.

Moreover, he intended to let officials of the Fourth Rank and above start cultivating first; as for the others, they would just have to wait.

The five, who did not know what a Marrow Cleansing Pill was, all had blank expressions.

And the others who already knew about the Marrow Cleansing Pill, such as Yang Biao, all looked at Liu Bian with burning eyes.

In the past, there were many people, so he did not feel anything, but now in this Court Hall, he was the only one who had not cultivated.

In the past, there was Cai Yong to keep him company, but now, ever since Cai Yong received the Marrow Cleansing Pill rewarded by Liu Bian, he had also stepped into the Tongsheng First Heaven realm.

Among the high-level officials of the Great Han Empire, he was the only one left who had not cultivated; how could he not be anxious!

"This time, any official of the Fourth Rank and above who is over thirty years old and has not yet stepped into cultivation can receive one Marrow Cleansing Pill."

"At that time, I will place the Marrow Cleansing Pills in the Exchange Mall of the Identity Jade Token. As long as the official meets the conditions, everyone can receive one for free."

Upon hearing this, Yang Biao immediately thanked Liu Bian excitedly:

"This old subject thanks Your Majesty for your heavenly grace!"

Seeing that it was Yang Biao, Liu Bian nodded knowingly and said to him with a smile:

"Rise, my beloved subject!"

Everyone understood Yang Biao's mood; if it were them, they would be just as anxious as Yang Biao.

After Yang Biao stood up, Liu Bian waved his hand at the five, Liu Yu and the others.

They saw five white identity jade tokens floating in front of the five, and along with the identity jade tokens, there were also fifty low-grade spirit stones.

However, the five, who had never seen such a scene, were taken aback.

"These five jade tokens are the exclusive identity jade tokens of my Great Han Empire. After you drip blood to recognize the owner, you will know their function."

"As for the others, they are spirit stones used for cultivation, which can assist in cultivation and increase the speed of cultivation."

"You five drip blood to recognize the owner first, and if there is anything you don't understand later, go and ask the other beloved subjects!"

Liu Bian explained the function of the identity jade tokens and spirit stones to the five.

"Hiss..."

And the five were shocked by Liu Bian's methods; they had lived for so long, and this was the first time they had seen such a scene. ===== CHAPTER 163 =====