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After the joy of ascending the throne, it was time for the official appointments. This time, the proceedings were quite significant, as he needed to reappoint all the official positions.
Copper Bull and Iron Bull were appointed as the Generals of the Standing Hall, primarily responsible for the mobilization of troops across the nation and the training of guards in the imperial capital. Platinum Wen was appointed as the Chancellor, overseeing national economic and personnel arrangements. Dai was appointed as the head of the intelligence department, mainly responsible for gathering intelligence. Song Haitao was appointed as the General of Foreign Affairs, primarily responsible for military defense in the other three cities.
Subsequently, a secret appointment was made for Du Zhenyang, who was named the Stealth General, with the main task of training elite troops from Starfall Kingdom and members of Red Star Mercenary Group.
Following Liu Guanfeng's initial suggestions, five-star appointments were also made, with each person receiving a special golden pentagram crafted by Liu Guanfeng himself. Platinum Wen, Song Haitao, Dai, and Du Zhenyang each received one star, while Copper Bull and Iron Bull received half a star each.
After receiving half a star, Iron Bull expressed his dissatisfaction: "Your Majesty, why did you only give my brother and me half a star? Do we not equal one of them?"
Bao Rui smiled and replied, "Iron Bull, do not worry. This is Third Brother's intention; he awarded you brothers a twin star, meaning you are considered together. Although you received only half a star, its weight and internal structure are identical to those of others."
"Now that makes sense; I have no further complaints."
Once the appointment ceremony concluded, Bao Rui immediately ordered a life-sized statue of Liu Guanfeng to be erected in the plaza of Star Peak City. A barrier was set up around the statue, which would be cleaned daily by designated personnel. Outsiders could only view it but were not allowed to touch it.
The Five Star Nation was officially established and began to take shape. Liu Guanfeng and others bid farewell to Bao Rui as they left.
Along the way, Nangong Rong called Liu Guanfeng to her side: "Feng'er, you're not so young anymore; shouldn't you consider your own matters? Xiaohan and Yuru are both good girls; you should think about them too. I've told you before that I've been waiting for grandchildren for a long time. Now Bao Rui has already married and is one step closer to having children. What about you? When will I get to hold a grandchild?"
"Mother, I understand this matter. Once we return home, shall we prepare to marry both of them?"
"This is what you said; I will give you at most two months' time. Within two months, you must bring both of them home."
"Child, I obey."
After saying that, Liu Guanfeng quickly ran away. Although Li Xiaohan and Zhang Yuru were with him, the two girls seemed to have agreed not to approach Liu Guanfeng. Instead, they stayed close to Nangong Rong. From this, Liu Guanfeng knew it must be Li Xiaohan's idea; as a top student from Rain City Academy, she certainly had her strategies.
If they had come to find Liu Guanfeng, they wouldn't have mentioned marrying them. However, Nangong Rong was different; she was most eager for her son to get married. So once Li Xiaohan identified this breakthrough point, she began to implement a soft approach with Zhang Yuru towards Nangong Rong, advancing indirectly until they finally received Liu Guanfeng's promise to marry them.
Ever since Liu Guanfeng agreed, whenever he saw the two girls, they always wore expressions of victory, while Liu Guanfeng could only smile helplessly. He never expected that his future two wives would be so cunning. Nevertheless, Liu Guanfeng felt sweet inside; after all, both of them were loved by their parents and got along very well.
After returning to the new Starfall City, the first thing Liu Guanfeng did was recommend Sun Liang for the position of Divine Envoy, and he had already reserved this candidate in his mind for Wu Ta.
As the second Divine Envoy of Huaxing Kingdom, Wu Ta's strength was unquestionable; only by joining forces could Liu Guanlei and Liu Guanyu defeat him. His character was also commendable; when it came to Na Kuang and Zhong Yi's matters, Wu Ta personally came to apologize, demonstrating his care for his subordinates. He always stood by Yelü Chuxing during duels and actively declined Sun Liang's invitation to retreat after the city fell, frequently visiting Yelü Chuxing in the city, which showed his loyalty. Such a military general would be a waste if not utilized; it was precisely these qualities that made Liu Guanfeng intend to recommend Wu Ta to Sun Liang.
After returning to Starfall City and resting at home for a few days, Liu Guanfeng left again. This time he aimed to persuade Wu Ta to become the new Divine Envoy of Starfall Kingdom with his eloquence.
Liu Guanfeng went alone this time, leaving all Eight Great Warriors at home. He also left a large amount of gold coins at home and entrusted all wedding matters to his parents while the Eight Great Warriors were only responsible for running errands.
According to the information he gathered, Liu Guanfeng found Wu Ta's small village—Star Tower Village. This was also Wu Ta's hometown, where he currently lived in his ancestral home.
Since becoming Divine Envoy, Wu Ta had renovated his ancestral home multiple times; now the largest house in Star Tower Village was Wu Ta's ancestral home.
When Liu Guanfeng arrived at the gate, two servants blocked his way: "Who are you? What business do you have here?"
Liu Guanfeng cupped his fists towards the gatekeepers: "Please inform your master that Liu Guanfeng from Starfall Kingdom seeks an audience."
The two gatekeepers were taken aback; they were very familiar with Liu Guanfeng's name. He had single-handedly defeated Divine Envoy Jiang Xingshi before Starlight City, achieving glory for Starfall Kingdom. Ever since Wu Ta returned from Starlight City, he had mentioned Liu Guanfeng's name no less than ten times every day.
The gatekeeper was taken aback for a moment before saying to Liu Guanfeng, "Please wait here, I will go in and inform the master."
Liu Guanfeng smiled and nodded.
Before long, the gatekeeper returned, saying, "Please follow me, my master is waiting for you in the study."
Liu Guanfeng stepped behind the servant. As Liu Guanfeng entered the courtyard, he noticed that although Wu Ta's ancestral home had been renovated many times, there were no luxurious furnishings in the entire courtyard; only some very simple items were present, which gave a quiet and refreshing feeling.
Under the servant's guidance, Liu Guanfeng arrived at Wu Ta's study. The servant knocked on the door and said, "Reporting to the master, Liu Guanfeng and Liu Jianyan have arrived."
"Come in."
The servant pushed open the door, and Liu Guanfeng stepped into the study. After closing the door behind him, the servant left.
When Liu Guanfeng entered the study, he saw Wu Ta sitting in his chair, looking quite haggard. Liu Guanfeng cupped his fists towards Wu Ta and said, "Wu Shenfeng, how have you been?"
Wu Ta sighed, "What good can come from a defeated general? I wonder what brings you to my humble abode today, Liu Jianyan?"
"To be honest with you, Wu Shenfeng, I am here today to ask you to take on the position of Divine Envoy for our Starfall Kingdom. Would you be willing?"
Wu Ta fixed his gaze on Liu Guanfeng and said, "Liu Jianyan, are you joking with me? In terms of martial arts, your strength surpasses mine. In terms of connections, Sun Liang is the one who pushed you to this position. Is there anyone in Starfall Kingdom more suitable for the position of Divine Envoy than you?"
"Wu Shenfeng, what are you saying? I am sincerely asking you to come out of retirement because I cannot always stay within Starfall Kingdom. I trust you to ensure its safety."
Wu Ta shook his head and sighed, "I, Wu Ta, have only ever been a person of Hua Xing; I will not serve as an official in another dynasty. Please return."
"Wu Shenfeng, I know it's hard for you to accept what happened with the Huaxing Kingdom, but it has already become part of history. The martial skills of Wu Shenfeng should not be wasted like this. When Jiang Shenfeng faced me in battle, he proposed to protect Yelü Chuxing, and we accomplished that. Aren't you alive to protect Yelü Chuxing as well? But how can you protect him in your current position?
However, if you could become the Divine Envoy of our Starfall Kingdom, I believe no one would dare to offend him again, and he could live a stable life for the rest of his days.
Moreover, the situation with Hua Xing is not your fault. If it weren't for your people from Hua Xing being too overbearing back then, we wouldn't have retaliated. Everything is the arrangement of fate; we cannot blame others. The cycle of heaven and earth is a natural law we cannot defy, but people cannot always stand still; we must look forward.
You have dedicated your life to the Huaxing Kingdom, and everything you have done is seen by the people. In the hearts of the citizens of Huaxing Kingdom, you, Wu Ta, as the Divine Envoy, are devoted to the country and its people. Don't you want to contribute to the people anymore? Without your efforts, if Starfall Kingdom were to be attacked by other nations again, the people you once sought to protect would once more be caught in the flames of war.
The reason Jiang Xingshi Grand Priest wanted to duel me was precisely to minimize harm to the citizens. Can't you understand Jiang Xingshi's intentions? It is every martial artist's duty to defend their country from harm. Although Hua Xing is no more, you are now a citizen of Starfall Kingdom. As a martial artist, you also have an obligation to ensure the safety of your country's people, don't you? I am here solely to plead for the safety of all citizens of Starfall Kingdom."
At this point, Liu Guanfeng knelt down before Wu Ta.
When Liu Guanfeng looked up at Wu Ta, Wu Ta was already in tears. Wu Ta took two steps forward and knelt before Liu Guanfeng, placing his hands on Liu Guanfeng's shoulders.
"Liu Brother, thank you for your guidance. Rest assured that I, Wu Ta, will protect the safety of Starfall Kingdom even at the cost of my own life."
"Wu Shenfeng, it's not just me who is happiest about your return to Starfall Kingdom; it's our citizens."
"Liu Brother, please return first. I will take care of matters at home before heading to Starfall City and visiting Yelü Chuxing as well. After all, he was once my sovereign."
"With Wu Shenfeng's words, my heart is at ease. I will await your arrival at home."
On his way back, Liu Guanfeng was not in a hurry; it was rare for him to have a few days off. By the time he returned home, five days had passed. Shortly after Liu Guanfeng arrived home, a family member reported: "Master, Wu Ta requests an audience."
"Where is he now?"
"Waiting at the door."
Liu Guanfeng walked out of the house without saying a word and saw Wu Ta at the entrance. Liu Guanfeng invited Wu Ta into his residence. Once inside, Wu Ta said to Liu Guanfeng, "Liu Brother, I see your estate is under renovation. Are you celebrating something?"
"To be honest with you, Elder Brother, I am about to get married."
Wu Ta was moved again. "Liu Brother, for you to come and persuade me to step out of retirement on your wedding day shows how much you value me, Wu Ta. I will do my utmost to protect Starfall Kingdom."
"Elder Brother, you flatter me. Since you are here, let's go meet the Emperor together."
With that, Liu Guanfeng led Wu Ta to the palace. Under the guidance of the guards, they arrived at Sun Liang's study. Before reaching the study, they saw Sun Liang waiting for them outside.
As soon as he saw them, Sun Liang stepped forward to Wu Ta. "You finally came! When Liu Jianyan mentioned leaving the position of Divine Envoy open, I knew he would find a way to persuade you. Now that you're here, it's like a weight has been lifted from our hearts in Starfall Kingdom. Come, let's talk in the study."
The next day during the morning court session, Sun Liang officially announced Wu Ta's appointment as the Divine Envoy of Starfall Kingdom. He also bestowed upon him the former Divine Servant Manor of Jiang Xingshi.
The entire court sent congratulatory gifts, and Liu Guanfeng personally brought his present as well. Liu Guanfeng's gift was astonishing; while he had many martial arts manuals and weapons, these were considered invaluable treasures in the hands of ordinary people, especially for those who practiced martial arts.
Liu Guanfeng gifted Wu Ta an Earth Attribute Internal Skill Manual, a Wudang Swordsmanship manual, and an Earth Elemental Sword. All these items were tailored specifically for Wu Ta, who cherished them dearly.
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