Acai's Sky

Chapter 942 The Summoned Ancestors

Emperor Ming Emperor Zhu Di's wide robe sleeves swept across Qi Jiguang's shoulders, and the emperor's palm, with irresistible power, steadily lifted up this famous anti-Japanese general.

"Why does General Qi need such a grand ceremony?"

Emperor Ming Zhu Di's voice was like a loud bell, and his eyes were burning under his crown, as if he wanted to carve the resolute look of the person in front of him into his heart.

He took the arm of Ming minister Qi Jiguang, turned and walked towards the Ming camp. The hem of his black dragon robe swept across the blue bricks, bringing with it a silent majesty.

In the crowd, Ming minister Zhu Neng had already come forward with a grin on his face, his leopard-skin sleeves swung out in joyful arcs in the air. "General Qi! We old folks spend our days poring over history books and clapping our thighs—your method of defeating the Japanese with the Mandarin Duck Formation is truly brilliant!"

He patted the iron arm of Ming minister Qi Jiguang, his eyes full of undisguised admiration, "When I saw the record of your nine victories in Taizhou that day, General Zhang Yu even forgot to drink!"

Before he finished speaking, a burst of laughter broke out in the crowd.

Ming general Zhang Yu walked out from behind the crowd, stroking his long beard, his tiger eyes gleaming with a smile. "Zhu Neng, stop joking. If it were you, seeing such a thrilling battle, wouldn't you tear your books apart?"

The surrounding civil and military officials nodded in agreement. Ming official Xie Jin waved his folding fan and said with a smile, "We have read General Qi's 'New Book of Effectiveness' countless times. It is truly a great honor to meet him in person today!"

Ming general Qi Jiguang felt his throat tighten suddenly as he looked at these predecessors who were well-known in history books.

He never imagined that hundreds of years later, his military achievements would be so highly praised by these founding heroes.

"I've only fulfilled my duty as a subject..." His voice trembled slightly, his eyes sweeping over the jade pendant on Emperor Ming Zhu Di's waist. He seemed to be back on the battlefield, "If I could wear armor again, I would drive the Japanese pirates out of the Ming Dynasty's seas!"

"Excellent! A complete expulsion!" Ming Emperor Zhu Di clapped his hands fiercely, the golden dragon on his dragon robe gleaming with his movements. "Now that General Qi has returned, this Wangyou City will be his new garrison! If foreign enemies invade in the future, you and I, the ruler and our subjects, will make sure they know that the backbone of the Ming Dynasty will never bend!"

The crowd responded with a roar, and the sound made the copper bells under the eaves jingle.

Ah Cai watched this scene from afar, seeing the Ming officials of different eras standing shoulder to shoulder, armor and court robes intertwined, passion and heroism resonating, and suddenly felt that this copy world full of miracles might really be able to make up for the unfinished regrets in the long river of history.

The dragon robe and jade belt of Emperor Minghuang Zhu Zhanji flowed in the light and shadow. He half-supported his slightly thin father, Emperor Minghuang Zhu Gaochi, and walked briskly towards Emperor Tang Li Shimin.

After recuperating for a while, Emperor Ming Zhu Gaochi's cheeks had lost their previous puffiness, and his gaunt face had a more refined air. However, even as his son dragged him away, he couldn't help but smile helplessly yet dotingly, "Zhanji, don't be so anxious."

"Father, this is the founder of the Zhenguan Reign!" Zhu Zhanji's eyes sparkled, like a young man eager to learn, the hem of his dragon robe fluttering with his steps. "Your Majesty, I will show you the elegance of our Ming Dynasty!"

Before he finished speaking, the two of them had already arrived in front of Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty.

Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty stood with his hands behind his back, his bright yellow dragon robe complementing the armor of the twenty-four heroes behind him. He nodded slightly upon hearing this, his gaze gently falling on the father and son.

Emperor Ming Zhu Zhanji was the first to bow, his posture as straight as a pine tree. "Junior Zhu Zhanji, I have long admired Your Majesty's great reputation! During the Yongle era, your grandfather often spoke to me of the prosperous Zhenguan era. It is truly a blessing to be able to witness it today!"

Emperor Minghuang Zhu Gaochi also bowed, his voice steady, "Your Majesty, under your rule, all nations came to pay tribute, and you established the Zhenguan Reign, a model for future emperors. Although my father and I live in different eras, we both admire your achievements."

After he said that, he secretly glanced at his son and saw that Zhu Zhanji was stretching his neck to look at the jade pendant with dragon pattern on the waist of Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty. He couldn't help but laugh in his heart, but still maintained a dignified look.

Emperor Li Shimin of the Tang Dynasty glanced at the father and son, then suddenly broke into a hearty laugh, startling the spirit pigeons perched on the eaves. "You two are too kind! I've heard that the Ming Dynasty boasted a vast territory, and that the people enjoyed peace and prosperity during the reigns of Emperors Renzong and Xuanzong. I'd like to learn from you today: what kind of governance was it that brought about such prosperity?"

Emperor Ming Zhu Zhanji immediately became interested, took a half step forward, and spoke incessantly: "Your Majesty, you don't know that when my father was in power, he reduced taxes and levies and gave the people a rest, which led to the current peaceful scene..."

As he spoke, he gestured, and Emperor Minghuang Zhu Gaochi added from time to time, his gentle eyes full of approval for his son.

Seeing this, the surrounding civil and military officials gathered around. Tang official Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and smiled, whispering with Ming official Xie Jin. Tang general Qin Qiong and Ming general Zhang Fu stared at the two with great interest, as if they were watching a wonderful debate.

Ah Cai stood outside the crowd, watching the emperors of different dynasties chatting happily with each other. She felt that this copy world was truly magical, where the stars in the long river of history could gather here and collide to create unique sparks.

Cheng Yaojin's large, copper-bell-shaped eyes were filled with dissatisfaction, and his beard twitched with his heavy breathing. He grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellowed teeth, and complained to Ah Cai, "The Lord is so unkind! Why did he only remember to summon us when the regional war started?"

The powerful sound made the wind chimes under the eaves jingle, and the surrounding civil and military officials all looked sideways. Tang minister Fang Xuanling could not help shaking his head and chuckling, while Tang general Yuchi Gong crossed his arms across his chest, waiting to watch this good show with great interest.

Ah Cai was dumbfounded. What did that mean? She wanted to explain, "I, that..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Cheng Yaojin's powerful voice: "We old guys are so suffocated in that dark place! We finally got a chance to stretch our legs, but we're still at level 0, so we can't even enter the regional battlefield!"

As he spoke, he slapped the non-existent axe at his waist, as if ready to rush into the battlefield at any time.

Ah Cai scratched her head. She really felt a headache. I asked you to look after the house, not to go to the battlefield!

Qin general Bai Qi took a quick step forward, grabbed Cheng Yaojin's arm with his big, iron-like hands, and pulled the reckless man aside.

Qin General Bai Qi's face was stern, his brows knitted into the shape of a "川" character. He said in a deep voice, "It's good enough that I can summon you. I never thought of summoning so many ancestors in the first place..."

He lowered his voice, glanced at the people around him with different expressions, and added, "Besides, the current time ratio in Wangyou City is 1:365. Ask the brothers in Ming Dynasty how long it took them to reach level 60. If you were equipped with psychic weapons, clearing dungeons would be like playing!"

Cheng Yaojin staggered, but he still stiffened his neck and refused to accept the defeat. "Brother Bai, you're right. We'll definitely level up in a short time!"

His loud voice once again attracted everyone's attention. Ming general Qi Jiguang couldn't help but chuckle when he heard it, while Tang Emperor Li Shimin watched the scene with interest, with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Qin General Bai Qi released Tang General Cheng Yaojin and saluted, "Don't worry, my lord. Now that we have arrived in this world, we will serve you wholeheartedly!"

Seeing this, Cheng Yaojin scratched his head and grinned, "Never mind, since you're all listening to the master, I, Old Cheng, am not a stingy person! After this battle, I'll make sure to give you plenty of good wine!"

Everyone responded with a roar, and the sound of laughter and armor clashing intertwined, echoing over the City Lord's Mansion.

Ah Cai looked at these heroes from different time and space and cried out to the heavens, "I really just asked you to come out to watch the house. There's no rush to clear dungeons..."