Starting with a Wei Wu soldier

Chapter 174 Celebration by All

The edict bestowing titles upon his officials spread swiftly throughout the newly established capital of Xingwang Kingdom, like a gentle spring breeze, and then raced across its vast territory to every county and prefecture with the speed of courier horses and fast ships. Also disseminated were the first benevolent policies issued by the new king after his ascension to the throne: a general amnesty and an edict reducing taxes.

As soon as the solemn court ceremony in Chengyun Hall ended, the royal city was instantly engulfed in a sea of ​​jubilation, as if some invisible restraint had been released.

A general amnesty has been declared!

"Taxes have been reduced! Your Majesty is truly benevolent!"

"The first year of Wuxing! We have a new king!"

In the streets and alleys, people spread the news, their faces beaming with heartfelt joy and hope. Pardoned prisoners embraced their families and wept; ordinary people began calculating what they could buy with the reduced taxes next year; merchants keenly sensed the business opportunities that the new dynasty and its new atmosphere might bring, and were eager to make their move. Not to mention the newly appointed soldiers and officials and their families, who were overjoyed and whose homes were bustling with visitors.

According to the plan jointly overseen by the Imperial Household Department Director Su Xiaoxiao and Queen Murong Mingyue, an unprecedented "Celebration of All People" event was launched in an orderly manner inside and outside the royal city.

In the spacious square in front of the main gate of the palace, and along several main thoroughfares, a continuous array of colorful tents had already been erected. The Imperial Household Department allocated special funds, with government-run shops and some reputable merchants undertaking the organization of a veritable "flowing banquet." Freshly slaughtered pigs and sheep tumbled in huge iron pots, the aroma of freshly steamed millet filled the air, and there were even coarsely salted fish and dried fruit, rarely enjoyed by ordinary people, brought from caravans in the south. All registered soldiers and civilians of the capital, upon presentation of their household registration or military badge, could bring their families to a designated location to receive a full meal and a cup of celebratory wine for the founding of the new dynasty. The banquet, though not elaborate, was filling, steaming hot, and brimming with the genuine joy and warmth of everyday life.

Within the palace, a smaller but more refined royal banquet was held to entertain newly appointed civil and military officials, meritorious generals, leaders who had submitted to the throne, and elders of the royal family. The banquet was personally overseen by Murong Mingyue, with Su Xiaoxiao assisting, maintaining royal decorum while avoiding excessive extravagance. During the banquet, Chen Xing and the Queen personally toasted the officials, offering words of encouragement, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere. The newly appointed Marquis of Wuwei, Chen Wei; Marquis of Wenxin, Jia Wen; Marquis of Xiaoyong, Dian Xiong; Marquis of Anping, Zhao Tiezhu; and Lady of Yichun, Su Xiaoxiao, were naturally the focus of everyone's attention.

As night deepened, the royal city shone ever brighter. Every household, as ordered, hung specially made lanterns painted with star and flame patterns; enormous torches and lantern mountains were lit atop the palace walls, city gate towers, and around the Temple of Heaven, illuminating half the night sky as if it were daytime. Spontaneously organized folk performances, dragon dances, and stilt walking troupes weaved through the streets and alleys, accompanied by the deafening sounds of gongs and drums. Even soldiers performed wrestling and archery in designated areas, drawing cheers from the crowds.

Starfire Fortress—no, the capital of the Star Kingdom—has never been so brimming with vibrant energy, confident laughter, and boundless anticipation for the future. This celebration is not merely for the birth of a new dynasty, but also for the long-awaited stability, the visible hope, and the young monarch who brought it all to fruition.

The commotion continued until after midnight before gradually subsiding. Exhausted but satisfied soldiers and civilians returned home, and the royal city, illuminated by the stars, moon, and the remaining lamplight, appeared peaceful and serene.

Deep within the now quiet palace, in Chen Xing's study, the light still shone. Murong Mingyue had already lulled the crown prince to sleep and was resting. Chen Xing dismissed all the eunuchs and sat alone at his desk. The faint echoes of celebration that had drifted in from outside the window had long since dissipated, leaving only the soft dripping of the water clock.

He closed his eyes and focused his mind, his consciousness sinking into the system space that only he could perceive. The pleasant notification sound from yesterday's grand ceremony still seemed to echo in his ears. With a slight thought, he began to examine the generous rewards for completing this "Domination of the North" phase of the mission.

The first thing he sensed was the newly added 10 points of "King's Luck." It was a mysterious and indescribable feeling, yet he could clearly perceive a closer and deeper connection being established between himself and the land beneath his feet, and with this newly born "Star Kingdom." It was as if some invisible force was nourishing and protecting him and his nation's destiny, making his authority more stable and his decisions more likely to be supported by favorable timing and circumstances. This was not force, but perhaps even more important than force.

Secondly, there were 5000 system points. This was undoubtedly a huge sum of money, enough to exchange for many urgently needed or powerful items and technologies in the system shop. However, he was in no hurry to use them; the points were precious and needed to be used at the most critical moment.

Finally, and most interestingly, was the book titled "The Legacy of Yue Fei (Training Chapter)." With a touch of his consciousness, a pale golden book, neither gold nor jade, neither silk nor satin, yet exuding an ancient and profound aura, appeared before him. The cover bore four powerful ancient seal characters, faintly radiating an aura of war and conquest.

"Wu Mu..." Chen Xing murmured to himself. In his understanding, this was clearly a symbol "adapted" by the system based on the cultural background of his world, representing a kind of military training and strategy that was unparalleled throughout history. He concentrated his mind and tried to "read" it.

The book was not a physical object; the information flowed directly into his consciousness. Its contents were all-encompassing, yet profoundly mysterious:

There are methods for selecting soldiers, which explain in detail how to select soldiers based on the needs of different military branches, from multiple dimensions such as height, arm strength, endurance, eyesight, courage and even family background, to ensure basic qualities.

It has a system of organization that goes beyond the simple queues common in this era. It proposes a hierarchical organization from the smallest combat unit "wu" to "dui", "shao", "bing" and "jun", as well as the combination ratio of different types of soldiers within each level, command flags and communication methods, emphasizing flexibility and coordination.

The strategy of cultivating courage is not just empty talk about loyalty and righteousness, but rather a process that uses strict, almost harsh military discipline, near-realistic combat drills, arduous environmental adaptation training, and even unique "ideological indoctrination" to forge the soldiers' will, discipline, and sense of team belonging.

It provides training in various skills, categorized by type, with extremely detailed and scientific explanations of the training steps, assessment standards, and advancement methods for various military skills such as swords, spears, bows, crossbows, shields, and horsemanship. It especially emphasizes the rigorous practice of basic movements and adaptability under actual combat conditions.

In addition to the "Crescent Moon Formation" that has already been redeemed by the system, the text also mentions various offensive and defensive formations suitable for different terrains and different enemy forces, such as the "Stacked Formation" which counters cavalry, the flexible and mobile "Mandarin Duck Formation", and the "Square and Circle Formation" for large-scale army battles. The text also explains the key points and timing for formation switching.

The use of flags and drums elevates the command and communication system to an art form. The different colors and shapes of flags, and the different rhythms and tones of drums, horns, and gongs, all demonstrate meticulous design in ensuring that orders are transmitted clearly, accurately, and quickly in complex battlefield environments.

It also includes rules for rewards and punishments, provisions for rations and pay, essentials for marching and setting up camp, and methods for treating the wounded and sick, covering almost every aspect of the construction and management of armies in the ancient era of cold weapons. Moreover, it is advanced in concept, rigorous in system, and highly operable.

This is not just a simple military treatise, but a systematic, standardized, and groundbreaking encyclopedia of military training and management! Its value is immeasurable for a newly established nation with a complex military structure and an urgent need to improve its overall combat capabilities and standardization!

Chen Xing suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze sharp and bright, all fatigue vanishing. He immediately realized that this "Wumu's Legacy (Training Chapter)" was the key to the next qualitative leap for the Xing Kingdom's army! The grand appointment of officials had stabilized the leadership; the people's celebration had united their hearts; and this extraordinary book on military training would forge an invincible weapon!

He suppressed the urge to immediately summon Chen Wei, Jia Wen, and others, knowing that this matter required careful planning. However, a blueprint for a comprehensive reform of the Star Nation's military training system, centered on the "Wumu's Legacy," and for building a truly powerful "Wuxing" army, was rapidly taking shape in his mind.