Chapter 270 Rewards, 8 Divine Generals
Chapter 270 Rewards, 8 Divine Generals
"My lords, you may rise in formalities!"
Zhang Jiao slightly raised his hand, and everyone felt as if they were being lifted up by an invisible force.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and the others all looked at him expectantly.
Lu Bu and Guan Yu both obtained divine weapons and steeds, but what about them?
"I hereby appoint Lü Bu as the Heavenly General!"
"Guan Yu is hereby appointed as a Heavenly General!"
Zhang Jiao first bestowed titles upon Lü Bu and Guan Yu.
"My lord, thank you Your Majesty!"
Lu Bu and Guan Yu both knelt down to express their gratitude.
Zhang Jiao nodded slightly and smiled as he looked at the others.
The group of generals who had completed their assessments were all excited and full of anticipation.
"Zhang Fei is hereby appointed as the Heavenly General of Divine Secrets, and bestowed with... the divine weapon Black Dragon Spear and the Black Dragon Steed."
"Ang~~"
As soon as he finished speaking, a jet-black dragon horse galloped over, and a black divine weapon descended from the sky, flying into Zhang Fei's hand like a black dragon.
"Your subject, Zhang Fei, kowtows in gratitude to Your Majesty!"
Zhang Fei excitedly knelt down to express his gratitude.
"Zhao Yun is hereby appointed as the Heavenly Valiant General, and bestowed with the Dragon Gallant Silver Spear, which shines like a jade unicorn at night."
After Zhang Jiao finished speaking, he waved his hand.
A white dragon flew out and landed in Zhao Yun's hand, transforming into a bright silver spear with a white dragon coiled around it.
"Ang~~"
With a dragon's roar, a snow-white divine steed galloped in, its head adorned with two horns and its body covered in white dragon scales—it was none other than the Night-Shining Jade Qilin.
"Zhao Zilong kowtows to thank His Majesty for his grace!"
Zhao Yun was so excited that he knelt down on one knee to express his gratitude.
"He bestows upon Xu Chu the title of Heavenly Hero General, and grants him a God-Slaying Blade and a dragon steed."
"He was granted the title of Heavenly Fierce General, and bestowed with the Twin Halberds of the Gods and Demons, and a dragon steed."
"Huang Zhong is hereby appointed as the Heavenly Mighty Divine General, and is bestowed with the Moon-Shooting Bow and a dragon steed."
"He bestowed upon Taishi Ci the title of Heavenly General, and granted him a dragon-headed spear and a dragon steed."
Zhang Jiao bestowed titles upon them one by one, and beams of golden light descended.
All the divine generals present received rewards.
"This humble general kowtows to thank Your Majesty for your grace!"
A group of divine generals knelt in gratitude, their expressions filled with excitement.
Zhang Jiao looked at the eight divine generals before him, although the others had not yet arrived.
Or there are some who haven't passed the assessment yet.
"I hereby order you to each select soldiers and form an elite army. I will give each of you a quota of 10,000 men. Train your troops and recover the thirteen prefectures as soon as possible."
Zhang Jiao gave them orders.
Train the troops, lead the troops, and then go and reclaim all thirteen provinces.
All those who do not submit will be destroyed.
"Respect!"
The eight divine generals present were all excited and kowtowed in gratitude. When they stood up again, everyone felt a blur before their eyes.
Then they emerged from the illusion.
Looking at the divine weapon in his hand and the divine steed beside him.
Whoosh~~
Just then, eight beams of light flew out from the palace and landed in the hands of eight divine generals.
"Holding the tiger tally, go to the military camp to select soldiers."
Zhang Jiao's voice came from behind.
"Yes!"
The eight men bowed and accepted the order.
"It's not a dream, it's real."
"Ha ha ha ha--"
"I have become a divine general."
Zhang Fei laughed heartily, his face full of excitement.
"Gentlemen, His Majesty has ordered us to assemble an army to prepare for the recapture of the thirteen provinces."
Lu Bu stepped forward first and said, "Let's go to the barracks to select soldiers. Next, I will lead the troops back to Bingzhou and take everything in Bingzhou to present to His Majesty."
"Anyone who dares to obstruct or who disobeys will be killed."
Lu Bu said with a murderous look on his face.
"Let's go together."
After saying this, the eight divine generals took the talismans to the barracks to select soldiers.
This is the authority Zhang Jiao gave them: ten thousand soldiers each, let's see who can do it best.
If you don't do well, come back and be a guardian general.
Of the eight, Dian Wei scratched his head and said, "I don't know anything about leading troops. What should I do?"
Zhao Yun's eyes lit up, and he stepped forward to put his arm around Dian Wei's shoulder: "You don't understand, but I do. How about we join forces?"
"May I?"
Dian Wei was both surprised and delighted; he really didn't know how to lead troops.
All you need to know is how to charge in and fight.
"Yes, absolutely."
Zhao Yun smiled, patted him on the shoulder, and pulled him along as they walked.
This annoyed Lü Bu, who was about to speak, as the pretty boy beat him to it.
"Gentlemen, who among you doesn't know how to lead troops, come with me. I do know how to lead troops and I often kill foreign tribes."
Lü Bu also extended an invitation.
"Tch, as if anyone can't lead troops."
Guan Yu snorted, picked up his sword, and rode away on his Azure Dragon Steed.
"Me too."
Zhang Fei chuckled and immediately caught up with Guan Yu. The two had a very good relationship and had been calling each other brothers on the way here.
"I enjoy leading troops, but I have something to ask of Your Majesty."
Huang Zhong smiled slightly, turned around, and led his dragon steed toward the palace.
"I also enjoy leading troops."
Taishi Ci smiled and rode his dragon steed back to the military camp.
Xu Chu was the only one left dumbfounded. He rolled his eyes.
"Brother Huang, wait for me."
He suddenly followed Huang Zhong because he saw that Huang Zhong was honest and he preferred to follow the experienced old general.
"What are you doing following me?"
Huang Zhong looked at Xu Chu and asked.
Xu Chu chuckled and said, "I feel too tired leading troops. I don't want to use my brain. I'd like to work with you, General. What do you think?"
Huang Zhong laughed a few times: "You're quite the sly one. You clearly know how to lead troops, but you don't want to use your brain."
"Ugh, thinking about that every day gives me a headache."
Xu Chu shook his head and said simply, "I'll still follow you. You can take care of leading and training the troops. If we each take on 10,000 men, that's 20,000 men."
"You only need to give the order, and Xu Chu will do whatever you point to."
He clearly preferred to stay with Huang Zhong.
The old general seems like a good person.
"Alright, then you can come with me. We are all divine generals, so there is no distinction between rank and we will share the credit."
Huang Zhong readily agreed.
Having a divine general by your side would be ideal.
"Humph!"
Over there, Lü Bu let out a haughty snort, then rode away on his Qilin steed.
It's alright if no one's there. Once Zhang Liao and Gao Shun, who came from Bingzhou together, have completed their assessments, they will form an elite force together.
He is the greatest general in the world.
"Your Majesty, the Divine General Huang Zhong requests an audience."
Inside the main hall, a celestial guard came to report.
"Xuan!"
Zhang Jiao didn't even look up; he was handling official business.
Cai Yan and Diao Chan, who were beside him, were helping to organize the memorials.
"Your subject, Huang Zhong, pays his respects to Your Majesty."
"Your subject, Xu Chu, pays his respects to Your Majesty."
The two men bowed to pay their respects as soon as they entered.
"No courtesy, stay on your own."
Zhang Jiao looked up and gestured for the two to get up.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Huang Zhong bowed and thanked him.
"What brings you to see me?"
He looked at Huang Zhong and immediately realized that something was wrong.
As expected, Huang Zhong knelt down again and said, "Your Majesty, I beg you to save my son, Huang Xu."
"Yes, where is your son?"
Zhang Jiao nodded slightly in agreement.
Huang Zhong kowtowed in gratitude, saying, "Your Majesty, I thank you. My son is just outside the palace."
"Someone, go and invite them in."
He beckoned for the heavenly soldiers and guards to come and bring the person in.
Shortly afterward, two heavenly soldiers carried in a boy.
The boy was Huang Zhong's son, Huang Xu. He looked very weak and small, almost skin and bones, barely clinging to life.
A young girl was following behind.
Zhang Jiao glanced at him once before fixing his gaze on the unconscious boy.
"It's just a minor issue, it'll be fine soon."
After he finished speaking, he raised his hand and emitted a beam of light.
A source of life flowed into Huang Xu's body, eliminating the root of his illness. His complexion quickly returned to a rosy hue, and his thin body recovered considerably.
"Alright, take her back and let her rest for a couple of days, and she'll be completely fine."
Zhang Jiao waved his hand, telling Huang Zhong to take it back.
"Your Majesty, I thank you for your great kindness!"
Huang Zhong wept tears of joy, finally having saved his son.
He secretly vowed to dedicate his life to the emperor before him.
At this moment, Huang Xu woke up.
"Xu'er, Wu Die, quickly kowtow to thank His Majesty."
Huang Zhong hurriedly pulled his children together to bow and express his gratitude again.
"No need for formalities, please."
Zhang Jiao nodded slightly and smiled, "Go, and don't disappoint me."
"Yes!"
Huang Zhong solemnly accepted the order, kowtowed three times, and then left with his two children.
Xu Chu remained silent throughout, following Huang Zhong.
"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Cao requests an audience."
At this moment, a heavenly soldier guard outside the door reports.
"Xuan!"
Zhang Jiao nodded and summoned Cao Cao.
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