Qianlan Empire, the inner hall of Shangguan Mansion.
Shangguan Hongtian, the ancestor of the Shangguan family, ranks first.
On both sides, seated one after another are the three supreme elders of the Shangguan family, including Shangguan Yang, the newly promoted sun-level powerhouse a few years ago.
However, now, in addition to the three people, there are actually six more seats for the supreme elders of the Shangguan family, for a total of nine supreme elders.
It also includes Shangguan Qingfeng, the Shangguan family's current speaker in the court, and the official secretary of the Ministry of Personnel.
At this moment, Shangguan Hongtian has changed from his old demeanor. He is dressed in a green shirt and has a tall and straight posture.
The silvery beard and hair that used to be there are now a lot of green, and he looks like a young man in his prime.
At this moment, he looked around the hall. The nine Japanese-level experts from the Shangguan family were as deep as him. He couldn't help stroking his beards and smiling proudly.
This time, the Qianlan Empire gained a huge harvest from the ruins of the Martial God Clan.
As the saying goes, "One person can attain enlightenment, a chicken or a dog can ascend to heaven." As one of the several noble families, the Shangguan family naturally received huge benefits.
Shangguan Hongtian spared no expense and almost exhausted the savings of several generations of the Shangguan family in exchange for a large amount of resources from the empire to enhance the strength of the Shangguan family.
In just one year, the powerful men whose families were stuck at the quasi-Sun level made breakthroughs one after another, creating six Sun-level powerhouses.
At the same time, his own cultivation has also taken a further step, reaching the peak of the True Yang Realm.
Although the family paid a huge price for this, the Shangguan family's heritage has also undergone earth-shaking changes.
As the actual helmsman of the Shangguan family, Shangguan Hongtian knows very well.
Today, the Shangguan family has reached its peak period. As long as the family's power is further expanded, the resources consumed will be replenished sooner or later.
The proud mood in his heart quietly calmed down, and Shangguan Hongtian's expression returned to solemnity.
"Elders, do you know why I called you here today?"
Everyone looked at each other. They usually practiced in seclusion and rarely heard about the outside world.
Shangguan Qingfeng, who had a thorough understanding of the situation in the court, said: "Is the ancestor about to return to the court in order to protect the country and wait for Han Feng?"
"Han Feng!"
Upon hearing this name, all the elders of the Shangguan family present could not help but change their expressions.
"Han Feng is coming back?"
"Hasn't this guy been missing for a year, and he's not dead yet?"
"This guy is really lucky!"
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There was a commotion in the quiet hall.
Among the nine Supreme Elders, except for Shangguan Yang, his eyes flashed with a hint of secret joy.
Others looked more or less uneasy and panicked.
Seeing this situation, Shangguan Hongtian frowned.
"snort……!"
A cold snort, containing the pressure of thunder, the power of a peak Japanese-level powerhouse, made everyone's breathing stagnate, and the hall fell silent for an instant.
"You are the Supreme Elder of my Shangguan family. How can it be unbecoming for a mere Han Feng to make you lose your composure like this!"
The ancestor was angry, and everyone was silent, and at the same time they felt a little bitter in their hearts.
It's not that they are making a fuss, but that Han Feng has brought too great a shadow to them.
The first genius of the Qianlan Empire has created too many miracles along the way and suppressed many powerful people. The Shangguan family has suffered many defeats in his hands.
It can be said that the pressure that Han Feng brings to the Shangguan family now even exceeds that of Zhang Dingnan back then.
When they heard that Han Feng was returning to the court, everyone instinctively felt uneasy.
Shangguan Hongtian didn't rebuke too much, and slowly calmed down his momentum and said: "Han Feng, this son is indeed extraordinary, and he was considered a serious concern of my Shangguan family at the beginning.
But don’t forget, this moment, that moment.
Now the strength of my Shangguan family has greatly increased, and Han Feng has been hiding in some place to recover from his injuries for the past year. Even if he recovers from his injuries, it is not a cause for concern.
You know, the resources that the empire obtained from the ruins of the Martial God Clan have now been divided up by all parties.
When he comes back, he may not even be able to drink the soup. The situation in the imperial capital has already changed! "
As soon as these words came out, everyone sitting here couldn't help but feel certain in their hearts.
Indeed, in today's imperial capital, not only the Shangguan family, the Feng family, the Yuchi family, etc... several ancestors have successively reached the peak of the Japanese level.
Among the quasi-Japanese-level experts from each family, there are also experts who have broken through to the Japanese-level one after another, and the family's power has skyrocketed.
However, Han Feng missed this "east wind" and was destined to be widened. Although he was a threat, he was no longer a strong opponent.
Seeing that everyone had regained their confidence, Shangguan Hongtian nodded and said: "Now Han Feng's return has nothing to do with the overall situation. The issue we should really focus on is this time's competition with the military for control of the coastal battlefield.
This time the Kraken clan attacks the South China Sea, the war is likely to be protracted. By then, the coastal battlefield will surely gather the empire and the vast majority of manpower, material and resources. Whoever controls the battlefield will have the right to speak in the empire in the future.
The military has been in charge of coastal battlefields for many years, and strong men have emerged in large numbers, including Zhang Dingnan and Han Feng, who have already surpassed us.
Now that I have finally got this opportunity, my strength has greatly increased, and I will fight for the coastal battlefields and senior general positions no matter what. "
Hearing this, Shangguan Yang couldn't help but ask: "But, Ancestor, the situation on the coastal battlefield is tense now. Will Your Majesty really allow it to allocate the power of the battlefield to us?"
Shangguan Hongtian sneered, "What do you think? Nowadays, the military is too sharp. The old God of War, the Cangluan Bird, and even the current national advisor Feng Wuji are too close to the military.
It is said that everything must be reversed when it reaches its extreme. How could His Majesty not be aware of this at all?
Now that this issue has been dragged on until now, it proves that His Majesty also intends to check and balance, and we must seize this opportunity. "
Having said this, Shangguan Hongtian couldn't help but clenched his fists and said with some regret.
"It's a pity that the old guy Duguhong came out of seclusion at a critical moment and seems to have repaired his Daoji.
With his prestige in the empire, no one can object to his return as commander-in-chief, including His Majesty.
Now, we can only start from other positions and try our best to get important positions in coastal battlefields.
In addition, except for Qingfeng who wants to stay in the imperial capital, everyone else is ready to go with me to the coastal battlefield.
This time, in addition to my Shangguan family and Feng family, even the Yuchi family will also join forces with us. We will definitely not lose to those guys from the military department! "
"Yes, ancestor!"
At the same time, letters were constantly exchanged between the East Palace, the Xuanyou Palace, the Feng family, the Yuchi family... and the residences of the military generals in the imperial capital.
The entire imperial capital was in the midst of an undercurrent.
Until the morning three days later.
An imperial warship galloping from the South China Sea flew to the imperial capital. Han Feng, the country's marquis, was summoned to the palace to meet Emperor Wu.
At this time, it was just in time for the morning dynasty.
In the court hall, all the officials of the empire gathered together. The ancestors of various families, even the prince, King Xuanyou, and King Dingxian were present.
In fact, in addition to the old God of War in seclusion, Lian Guoshi Feng Wuji and Prime Minister Situ Lingkong, these two Hongwu-level powerful men, all appeared in the court.
Seeing this formation, everyone understood.
Today, in addition to summoning the Marquis of Zhenguo, His Majesty will also thoroughly establish the leading lineup for the expedition to the South China Sea!
