Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 337: 180. Changing Situations, The World Situation (Part 2)_3

In the year 1319 of the New Yu Era, which was three years ago, Yuwen Hongzhang, having just emerged from seclusion, once again announced a closed-door retreat, inviting all the Holy Lands to Great Jin to witness the ceremony where he officially passed the throne to Yuwen Dongdu.

Yuwen Dongdu had officially ascended to the throne only three years ago, but since he had already been regent for over four hundred years, the current prosperity of Great Jin was undeniably tied to him.

He had governed Great Jin for more than four hundred years, and the people of the three states within its borders had already completely integrated. Since Great Jin had been established on the fifteenth day of the first month of the seventh year of the New Yu Era, Yuwen Hongzhang made the Shangyuan Festival on the fifteenth day of the first month the New Year's holiday.

Originally, the three states each had their different holidays, but now they all regard the Shangyuan Festival as the most important day. Just from this fact alone, one can see that Great Jin's governance of the three states was absolutely successful.

Secondly, in terms of clothing and attire, gold was once only revered in Youzhou, but now the people of all three states consider gold the most prestigious color. Every martial artist's attire includes a touch of gold and some gold accessories; naturally, the more powerful the martial artist, the greater the presence of gold in their attire.

This practice was criticized by many in the Zhengdao Seven States, but Great Jin went its own way, paying no heed to what others said, and continued this clothing style.

......

In the central region of Youzhou, a vast and boundless plain.

A man and his horse were slowly heading northward against the Shuofeng wind.

From his silhouette alone, the man appeared quite stern. The black steed he was riding was unreasonably tall.

The autumnal Shuofeng wind, though somewhat strong, lifted a few strands of hair on his cheek, revealing his true face:

He was a young man in his early twenties, clad in a black Flying Fish Robe edged with gold thread, wearing a golden Crescent Crown on his head, and holding a long halberd about a zhang long. A playful, disdaining smile graced his face.

If Hou Yuxiao were here, he would certainly recognize him at a glance. This was the Great Jin Conglong Guard, Tuoba Huang, who had once saved Hou Yuduan in Zhaoyang!

After walking for a while, Tuoba Huang slightly raised his head and looked ahead. Seeing a hint of gold in the distance, a relaxed expression immediately appeared on his face.

"Finally back, whoo..."

"You've only been away for less than a year this time, do you need to be so excited? I despise you!"

If Tuoba Huang's voice could be described as playfully disdainful, then the voice showing disdain for him was utterly unrestrained.

Yet on the plain, there were clearly only a man and a horse, no third person. If it were someone else here, they would probably think it was haunted. However, Tuoba Huang was used to it, showing no hint of confusion and simply replied with a sneer, "What do you know, with Ji Yanzhi dead, Leiyin Temple defeated, Huangfu Xing appearing, Jing Tianyu defeated, Xuzhou's attack on Tongling failing, and the wars breaking out in Yong and Xu States—I'm bringing back so much good news. The Great Emperor will surely be overjoyed!"

"And what if he's overjoyed? Do you still hope to get a promotion?"

"A promotion? That's nothing. With the war between Yong and Xu States, Great Jin will definitely get involved. I just hope the Great Emperor sends troops. If he does, I'll volunteer myself. I've spent half a year in Yong and Xu States and understand the situation there well. The Great Emperor will surely not refuse.

Great Jin hasn't been at war for four hundred years, only managing to do some infiltration and minor actions at the borders. This war between the two states is a great opportunity for me, Tuoba Huang, to achieve glory and establish a great career!

Long Sha, can't you see why I'm excited!"

Tuoba Huang was indeed very excited. By the end, he even couldn't help but pat the head of the black horse he was riding on, "Long Sha" was clearly the horse's name.

"I'm still growing, can you not hit my head?"

"Sure thing, Long Sha!"

Smack...

"Tuoba Huang, I curse you..."

Smack...

"I..."

Smack...

Ultimately, Long Sha succumbed under Tuoba Huang's hand, bolting towards Jin Capital, but his eyes were full of silent resentment...