Chapter 512: Rewarding the Officials, Opening Treasure Chests!

In Zhu Ying's view, since both the [Late Ming World] and the [Five Barbarians World] had achieved unification, the focus of the Great Ming Empire should naturally shift toward the [Prehistoric World] and the [Biochemical World].

After all.

These two worlds were essentially resource worlds.

In a sense, dinosaurs and zombie crystals were extremely important resources for the Great Ming Empire at this time.

The more dinosaurs captured, the stronger the Great Ming Empire's military strength would naturally become; and the more zombie crystals collected, the greater the boost it would provide to the cultivation of the entire Ming army.

In short.

Now, in addition to continuing to vigorously develop technology, the Great Ming Empire's task was to focus on collecting its resources.

As Zhu Ying's voice fell, the group of the Great Ming Empire's top generals naturally accepted their orders one after another.

Lan Yu, Mu Ying, Xu Huizu, Chang Mao, and others said in unison, "Your subordinate obeys!"

Afterward, other officials also reported the achievements of their respective departments to Zhu Yuanzhang, Zhu Ying, and the others. In short, with the advancement of the Great Ming Empire's technology, the achievements obtained by the entire imperial court were quite impressive.

Furthermore, whether in the Central Plains or in this colonial nation, the people were loyal to the Great Ming Empire from the bottom of their hearts! With peace throughout the world, it could be said that the Great Ming Empire had entered a new era of prosperity!

Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Biao were naturally quite moved and excited.

Especially Old Zhu.

As the Emperor of the Great Ming Empire, Old Zhu continued to lament with emotion, "The reason our Great Ming Empire has developed so rapidly today is naturally all thanks to Xiongying."

"If it weren't for Xiongying, perhaps our Great Ming would still be in the age of cold weapons, merely clinging to the Central Plains, and would have been unable to achieve unification!"

Facing Zhu Yuanzhang's praise, Zhu Ying appeared quite humble.

He immediately said, "Imperial Grandfather, in truth, the fact that the Great Ming Empire has developed to this point is not just Xiongying's merit, but also yours, Father's, and that of the civil and military officials."

"Therefore, Imperial Grandfather need not overpraise Xiongying."

"Had you not raised an army to resist the Yuan Court during the late Yuan dynasty, perhaps the Han people would still be living in misery!"

"If we are talking about merit, Imperial Grandfather's merit is the greatest."

To be honest, when Zhu Yuanzhang heard these words from Zhu Ying, his face was filled with excitement. Zhu Yuanzhang hurriedly said, "Xiongying, I love hearing you speak; every word you say hits home!"

At that moment, Zhu Yuanzhang seemed to recall the years when he first raised his army.

At the same time.

Zhu Yuanzhang also thought of Empress Ma.

Nowadays, the technological advancement of the Great Ming Empire had indirectly led to massive improvements in medicine, and with the help of modern medical care, the lives of the people had greatly improved.

Thus.

Zhu Yuanzhang thought of the matter of resurrecting Empress Ma once again.

"Xiongying, since modern medicine is so powerful now, then... can my wife be resurrected?" Zhu Yuanzhang looked at Zhu Ying with a face full of anticipation.

However, Zhu Ying spoke to Zhu Yuanzhang with a hint of disappointment, "Imperial Grandfather, to be honest with you, although medical science has indeed made great progress, we are still far from being able to complete the resurrection of Imperial Grandmother."

"But please believe, Xiongying believes that one day, Xiongying will be able to resurrect Imperial Grandmother and fulfill the longing in your heart."

Zhu Yuanzhang believed Zhu Ying's words without a shadow of a doubt. After all, ever since he had recognized Zhu Ying, the Great Ming Empire had undergone a massive transformation.

It seemed as if Zhu Ying was omnipotent.

"Good!"

"I believe in my eldest grandson!"

After finishing the conversation regarding Empress Ma, Zhu Yuanzhang turned his gaze toward the civil and military officials.

Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, "You all have worked hard these past few years. Now that the Great Ming Empire's technology has seen a massive leap, and both the [Late Ming World] and the [Five Barbarians World] have achieved unification."

"You have all played indispensable roles."

"However! The Great Ming Empire still needs to continue developing, so you all must continue to work hard."

As Zhu Yuanzhang's voice fell, Zhu Ying, who was standing to the side, also spoke up, "Imperial Grandfather is correct."

"The fact that the Great Ming Empire's technology could advance so rapidly within a mere five years is also due to your merits."

"I am, of course, very aware of this."

Zhu Ying turned his gaze toward the civil and military officials. After pausing for a moment, he continued, "Since you are all people of merit, I shall not be stingy!"

"Starting now, let the rewards begin."

Undoubtedly, when the civil and military officials within the Hall of Fengtian heard that Zhu Ying was going to issue rewards, excitement appeared on everyone's faces!

"Minister of War Tang Duo, Minister of Revenue Yu Xin, Minister of Rites Liu Jing, Minister of Personnel Chen Jing... you have the merit of governance!"

"Each shall receive a Longevity Fruit as a reward!"

Just like before.

Zhu Ying's reward was still the Longevity Fruit.

Of course, for the civil and military officials of the Great Ming Empire, the reward they wanted most was precisely these Longevity Fruits.

After all, for the officials, no reward was more important than longevity!

Therefore!

When these officials heard that Zhu Ying was rewarding them with Longevity Fruits, excitement once again welled up on their faces.

The officials who were first to receive rewards did not dare to hesitate, and they all bowed to Zhu Ying to express their gratitude!

"This subject and the others thank His Imperial Grandson Highness! May Your Highness live for ten thousand years!"

"Rise!"

"Thank you, Your Highness!"

Afterward.

Zhu Ying then spoke to Minister of Works Qin Da, as well as Zhu Bai of the Imperial Armory, and others: "You possess the merit of technological development, which is naturally a great achievement!"

"A reward of one Longevity Fruit!"

"Lan Yu, Xu Huizu, Chang Mao, Mu Ying..."

"You possess the merit of expanding the borders; a reward of one Longevity Fruit!"

...

This time, Zhu Ying was indeed not stingy. Basically, all the civil and military officials of the Great Ming Empire who had merit received rewards.

Immediately after.

The palace maids brought the Longevity Fruits before the officials. Zhu Ying spoke to the group of officials in a calm tone, "Consume the Longevity Fruits."

To be honest, the officials had long been unable to wait. Once they heard Zhu Ying's command, they began to eat ravenously.

Later.

At the end of this imperial assembly, Tang Duo, as the Minister of War, inquired of Zhu Ying, "Your Highness, what is the Great Ming Empire's next plan?"

"Currently, the Great Ming Empire has achieved unification within the four seas, and the same is true for the [Late Ming World] and the [Five Barbarians World]."

"Where should the Great Ming Empire launch its next crusade?"

This question was also the collective voice of the civil and military officials of the Great Ming Empire.

After all, the national strength of the Great Ming Empire was currently quite formidable, and combined with the fruits brought by the technological explosion, the Great Ming Empire had become peerless.

Most importantly.

The Great Ming Empire currently had no opponents...

This, instead, made the civil and military officials feel a slight sense of confusion.

Facing the officials' doubts, Zhu Ying said calmly, "The current national strength of the Great Ming Empire has naturally reached a new peak."

"In addition to the development of livelihood and technology, the military aspect is the same."

"Cannons, submachine guns, and other equipment have already been deployed to the army. Combined with the soldiers' body-tempering techniques, it can be said that the Great Ming Empire has no rivals in military matters."

"However, just as I said earlier, the [Biochemical World] and the [Prehistoric World] are still full of opportunities."

"Next, the focus of the Great Ming Empire will naturally be on these two worlds!"

"Additionally, Great Ming technology must continue to develop. Although we have entered the modern era, it is far from enough; we must continue to advance!"

Once Zhu Ying clarified the Great Ming Empire's next developmental goals, the officials naturally had clear objectives in their hearts.

Just as Zhu Ying finished speaking, Zhu Yunfeng spoke up, "Reporting to His Imperial Grandson Highness, this official has a matter to report."

Zhu Ying nodded and said, "Speak."

Zhu Yunfeng immediately said, "Reporting to Imperial Father, the Crown Prince, and His Imperial Grandson Highness, the Evolution Pill has now been successfully refined."

"By consuming this Evolution Pill, one can obtain the strength of a thousand catties!"

"However... current production is limited!"

Zhu Yunfeng presided over the Alchemy Hall. As Great Ming technology developed, the equipment in the Alchemy Hall had also been upgraded.

Furthermore, Zhu Ying had instructed Zhu Yunfeng to use the zombie crystals from the Biochemical World to refine pills, which successfully led to the emergence of the Evolution Pill.

High above.

Zhu Yuanzhang was in an excellent mood upon hearing Zhu Yunfeng's report.

Old Zhu knew very well that with the introduction of this Evolution Pill, the military enhancement of the Great Ming Empire would naturally see another massive leap!

"If these Evolution Pills are given to the soldiers of the Great Ming Empire, then the military power of the Great Ming Empire will rise to a whole new level."

"Excellent!"

"Zhu Yunfeng, you have not disappointed me. Under your management, the Alchemy Hall has actually produced such a pill! I am very gratified!"

Zhu Yunfeng was quite low-key. He hurriedly spoke to Zhu Yuanzhang with utmost respect, "Reporting to Imperial Father, this is the merit of His Imperial Grandson Highness. This son does not dare to claim credit!"

"If His Imperial Grandson Highness had not given me the secret formula, I fear my Alchemy Hall would never have been able to refine such a pill!"

At this time, Zhu Yuanzhang asked Zhu Ying with great curiosity, "Xiongying, why don't you tell me, what is the secret formula for this Evolution Pill?"

Zhu Ying immediately explained, "Reporting to Imperial Grandfather, the primary ingredient is actually the zombie crystals from the Biochemical World!"

"The reason these zombies have such terrifying combat power is precisely because of the zombie crystals contained within their bodies. As long as these crystals are refined, the virus can be killed while preserving the power itself."

"Combined with other ingredients, they can be fused to refine the Evolution Pill!"

When Zhu Ying finished speaking, Zhu Yuanzhang nodded repeatedly.

"Speaking of it that way, these zombie crystals really are good things!"

"In that case, we must indeed continue to send troops to the Biochemical World to collect even more zombie crystals!"

...

In the following time, Zhu Yuanzhang issued orders requiring the Great Ming Empire's army to begin continuously traveling through the [Spatial Portals] to the Biochemical World to slaughter zombies in large numbers and collect their crystals!

...

After the imperial assembly ended, Zhu Ying returned to the Grandson's Estate.

At this moment.

A familiar sound rang out once again.

Now, the Great Ming Empire had completely controlled the [Five Barbarians World] as well as its [Late Ming World], which had successfully activated the system's rewards.

[Host has controlled the Five Barbarians World, rewarded with forty-six Tier-2 Treasure Chests! Rewarded with twenty-six Tier-3 Treasure Chests!]

[Host has controlled the Late Ming World, rewarded with forty-six Tier-2 Treasure Chests, rewarded with twenty-six Tier-3 Treasure Chests!]

To be honest.

When Zhu Ying saw the rewards issued by the system this time, he was also greatly shocked.

He had not expected to directly obtain ninety-two Tier-2 Treasure Chests and fifty-two Tier-3 Treasure Chests!

This number of treasure chests was quite staggering!

However.

Zhu Ying quickly regained his composure.

After all, this was equivalent to completing the unification of two worlds; obtaining so many treasure chests was only natural.

In the following period, Zhu Ying began to open treasure chests frantically!

"Open treasure chest!"

Just like before, Zhu Ying chose to open the Tier-2 Treasure Chests first, and then proceeded to open the Tier-3 Treasure Chests.

"Obtained [500 Mid-grade Spirit Stones]."

"Obtained [1000 Zengqi Pills]."

"Obtained [1500 catties of Extraterrestrial Meteoric Iron]."

"Obtained [100 Zhu Fruit Trees]!"

"Obtained [5 bottles of Longevity Pills]."

"Obtained [Earth-grade Low-rank Cultivation Method: Lion's Roar Technique]."

"Obtained [...]"

Afterward, Zhu Ying chose to open the [Tier-3 Treasure Chests]!

Among them, the rewards of the Tier-3 Treasure Chests were clearly better than those of the Tier-2 ones.

"Obtained Earth-grade High-rank Martial Skill: [Divine Marriage Technique]."

"Obtained Earth-grade High-rank Martial Skill: [Flying Immortal from Beyond the Heavens]."

"Obtained [1500 High-grade Spirit Stones]."

"Obtained [50 Zhu Fruit Trees]."

"Obtained [1000 High-grade Spirit Herbs]."

"Obtained Earth-grade Mid-rank Martial Skill: [Tianshan Sword Technique]!"

"Obtained [Random Ordinary World Portal]!"

"Obtained [Random Ordinary World Portal]!"

"Obtained [Tier-1 High-grade Random World Portal]!"

"Obtained [Random Ordinary World Portal]"

"..."

Although the Tier-3 Treasure Chests yielded many good items this time, what moved Zhu Ying the most were the World Portals!

This time, a total of three random ordinary world portals were opened, along with one Tier-1 high-grade random world portal!

In Zhu Ying's view, the three ordinary portals could not even be compared to a Tier-1 portal!

The [Biochemical World] was the best proof!

Although a Tier-1 high-grade random portal faced stronger opponents and a more severe situation.

But, as long as one could defeat them, massive resources could be obtained!

However.

Zhu Ying was actually not satisfied with just a Tier-1 high-grade random portal; he craved to obtain even higher-level spatial portals!

"What if I merge all four of these spatial portals into one?"

Zhu Ying suddenly muttered to himself.

One had to know that the previous [Resident Evil World] had been obtained by merging several portals together.

Therefore, now that Zhu Ying had obtained more random spatial portals, he naturally hoped to use the same method.

Just then.

Commander Liu Lei of the Wangwei Guard suddenly arrived at the Grandson's Estate.

Upon hearing the call from the Wangwei Guard, Zhu Ying immediately exited the system panel.

... (End of Chapter)