My Master Knows It All

448: Chapter 172: If you won’t accept it, let’s fight then_2 448: Chapter 172: If you won’t accept it, let’s fight then_2 Dawn was just breaking, and officials of sufficient rank in the Capital City hurried to the Imperial City.

The Capital City was divided into the Outer City and the Inner City, with the Inner City being the Imperial City.

Audience Hall.

The Emperor sat on the dragon throne, although he had not yet ascended, he had in fact already begun to exercise all the powers of an emperor, with only the final, nominal procedure outstanding.

To his side, the Grand Preceptor sat on a Taishi Chair.

At first, the Grand Preceptor did not wish to sit on the chair.

But the Emperor had said that the Grand Preceptor, as the regent, ought to have a seat, and if the Grand Preceptor did not sit, he would not sit either.

Only then did the Grand Preceptor agree to sit to the side of the Emperor during the morning court sessions.

As the eunuch beside the Emperor called out “Court is now in session” loudly.

Outside the great hall, civil and military officials entered the hall.

Perhaps in some dynasties, officials needed to kneel before the emperor during court sessions, but in the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty, this rule did not exist.

The officials simply bowed their hands to the Emperor and then split to stand on both sides.

The Emperor, with one hand gently caressing the carvings on the dragon throne, looked down at the officials below and asked, “Does any of you have matters to report?”

“Your Majesty, Great Wilderness Province has sent news that this year, they are experiencing even more drought than in previous years.

Although Immortals have used their Divine Skills to bring down rain, it does not match natural rainfall, and the harvest of grains is far less than in previous years.

The Governor requests that the granaries be opened to release grain.”

“We cannot let our people go hungry.

This matter, I approve.

Minister Chen, you will go to the Great Wilderness Province and oversee the distribution of grain and disaster relief.”

The Emperor then looked towards the ministers and asked, “Gentlemen, are there any other matters to report?”

“Your subject, has a matter to report.”

From the front ranks of the military generals, a middle-aged man with a face covered in bristly beard and an air of ferocity stepped forward and said, “Your Majesty, today, the border defense General sent a message that the Great Jin Dynasty has been making numerous moves at our border with the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty, continuously probing our defenses.

I have also received news that the Great Jin Dynasty has mobilized an army of fifty thousand towards the border.”

“What?

Could they be preparing to use military force against our Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty?” Looking towards the Grand Preceptor below him, the Emperor asked, “Grand Preceptor, what are your thoughts on this matter?”

The Grand Preceptor suddenly stood up from his chair, an intense aura surging from within him.

He bowed his hands to the Emperor and said, “Your Majesty, our Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty’s territory cannot be violated.

This old subject suggests that we dispatch troops immediately.”

“Then, Grand Preceptor, whom do you think we should send as General?”

“Zhao Liao, General Zhao.”

The Emperor nodded slightly and said, “Indeed, General Zhao is most suitable.

General Zhao, after you leave the court, go immediately to the Department of Military Affairs to receive the tiger tally.

I command you to serve as Conquering General of the West, leading the Tiger Army to campaign against the Great Jin Dynasty.”

Below, an older man with white-streaked beard but standing very straight stepped forward and accepted the order, saying, “This old subject receives the order, and will not fail Your Majesty’s trust.”

One by one, the ministers began to report.

Gradually, from among the ranks of civil officials, an official exuding an air of scholarly elegance neither too forward nor too far back, stepped forward, bowed to the Emperor and Grand Preceptor, and said, “Your Majesty, Grand Preceptor, this old subject heard a piece of news yesterday.

Grand Preceptor, it seems that you have designated a State Preceptor.”

As far as this old subject is aware, the people from the major Immortal Sects are not very satisfied with the selection of State Preceptor…”

“Let them roll!” The Grand Preceptor’s face suddenly turned cold.

Since when did his order invite others to criticize?

The official who had just spoken trembled, fully aware that the Grand Preceptor’s remark was aimed at those from the major Immortal Sects, but he couldn’t help but break out in large beads of sweat on his forehead.

On the high platform, the Emperor, upon hearing this, frowned and asked, “Do all the major Immortal Sects disagree with this matter?”

“Your Majesty, not discontent…” The civil official raised his head and hurriedly said, “They are somewhat disgruntled, questioning why the Peak Master from the Hundred Peaks Sect was chosen to be the State Preceptor.”

“Dissatisfied?”

The Emperor pondered for a moment and then said, “I suppose they have some point.

In that case, let’s do this.

If any of the major Immortal Sects are not convinced, they can send their Immortals to compete in a spell contest, and the winner shall become the State Preceptor of the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty.

Grand Preceptor, what do you think?”

“Since the Emperor has said so, let’s give them a chance,” the Grand Preceptor responded, seeing that the Emperor had spoken, for the sake of the Emperor’s authority, it was not good to object.

He even suggested, “The Emperor’s ascension ceremony is about to begin.

After the coronation, let’s hold an Immortal Martial Competition for the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty as a celebration.

In addition to the first place winner being granted the position of State Preceptor, the next ten shall receive the titles of the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty’s Immortal Generals.

All Immortals within the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty are welcome to participate, however, their Cultivation Base must be below the Earthly Immortal Tribulation.”

“The Grand Preceptor’s method is good, let’s proceed according to the Grand Preceptor’s method.”

As they set the Immortal Martial Competition, the morning court soon came to an end.

By noon, the news had spread among the people.

“Does the Grand Preceptor know about this?”

“What did the Grand Preceptor say?”

Inside the Immortal Reception House, envoys from each Immortal Sect in the Capital City, except for Lan Pili and Cao Zhen of the Hundred Peaks Sect, gathered together, looking to the one who brought the news.

“Scram!”

The messenger sighed heavily and said, “The Grand Preceptor only said one word, ‘Scram’.”

Immediately, the expressions of those around soured, evidently, the Grand Preceptor’s word ‘Scram’ was not directed at the scholar who asked the question, but at them.