Chapter 435

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

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

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

It just so happened that after the grand wedding, Liu Bian intended to establish the Great Han Imperial Academy, and these two, Kong Zhou and Kong Rong, had come at just the right time.

It just happened to solve his problem of not having suitable personnel. At that time, with Cai Yong and Kong Zhou, the academy would surely become the highest institution of learning in the Han Empire.

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

They had not expected that he would actually 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 don't forget, the ministers of the Inner Cabinet and the Six Ministers that Liu Bian had conferred were only Third Rank.

Immediately, the two knelt and thanked Liu Bian:

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

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

"My two ministers, please rise!"

Subsequently, he said to Liu Yu and the other three: "You three ministers, you shall go!"

"Confer upon Liu Yu the position of Vice Minister of Personnel of my Han Empire, with a rank of Fourth Rank and a salary of six hundred shi."

"Confer upon Tao Qian the position of Vice Minister of Rites of my Han Empire, with a rank of Fourth Rank and a salary of six hundred shi."

"Confer upon Han Fu the position of Vice Minister of Works of my Han Empire, with a rank of Fourth Rank and a salary of six hundred shi."

As Liu Bian's majestic voice fell, the three immediately stepped out and knelt to thank Liu Bian:

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

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

"Wenruo, Zhicai, after you two go down, settle the five ministers properly. Zhicai, find a manor in Luoyang City for the five ministers; consider it a reward from me."

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

"We, your subjects, obey the decree!"

Xun Yu and Xi Zhicai responded respectfully upon hearing this.

"Since you five ministers are all my own people, you can now be exposed to the core secrets of my 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 heroic fighting of the soldiers, the biggest reason is that the soldiers of my Han Empire have all cultivated the Martial Dao."

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

Speaking of this, Liu Bian looked at the five.

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

Judging by 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 being the only one who reigns supreme.

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

It wasn't as if they hadn't seen emperors before; 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."

Hearing this, the five knelt down excitedly and thanked him loudly:

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

Subsequently, 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 appear in their minds.

"Calm your minds 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 full of excitement.

The five who had regained their senses immediately knelt and thanked Liu Bian:

"We, your subjects, thank Your Majesty!"

"This is what you deserve. Moreover, you ministers 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 bestow them upon you as well!"

Thinking that the National Fortune value harvested during this time was 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 martial 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 the Marrow Cleansing Pill was, all looked blank.

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

In the past, there were many people, so he didn't feel anything, but now in this Court Hall, he was the only one who hadn't cultivated.

In the past, he had Cai Yong for company, but now, ever since Cai Yong received the Marrow Cleansing Pill bestowed by Liu Bian, he had already entered the Tongsheng First Heaven realm.

Among the high-level officials of the Han Empire, he was the only one left who hadn't cultivated. How could he not be anxious!

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

"At that time, I will place the Marrow Cleansing Pill in the exchange mall of the identity jade token. As long as the official meets the conditions, everyone can receive one for free."

Hearing this, Yang Biao immediately thanked Liu Bian excitedly:

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

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

"My minister, please rise!"

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.

Five white identity jade tokens floated before the five, and along with the identity jade tokens, fifty low-grade spirit stones also appeared.

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

"These five jade tokens are the identity jade tokens dedicated to my 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 ministers!"

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.