Orders from All Heavens: Earn rewards by playing a guest role

Chapter 271 Selecting Concubines, Gathering a Wide Range of Beautiful Women

"Your Majesty, I pay my respects."

"Long live your majesty!"

Cao Cao, dressed in official robes, bowed and paid his respects.

"I love you, no courtesy."

Zhang Jiao nodded slightly and asked with a smile, "Does Minister Cao have something to report?"

Cao Cao bowed respectfully before saying, "Your Majesty, I have come to report that the cabinet has been formed, but based on my observation, there are currently very few people in the court who are qualified to enter the cabinet."

"Your Majesty, I urge you to recruit more talented individuals to fill the cabinet."

This is what he came to talk about today.

The cabinet has been formed, but the problem is that there are no people available.

As for the former officials of the previous dynasty, Cao Cao felt they were of little use.

Or perhaps Cao Cao believed that while the old officials could be used, they should not be given important positions, and that it was necessary to recruit more talented individuals to stabilize the internal affairs of the Heavenly Kingdom.

"Yes, you're right. I grant your permission."

Zhang Jiao nodded and immediately issued an imperial decree: "Issue an edict to announce to the world that we are recruiting talented individuals. This matter will be handled by the Prime Minister."

After saying that, he took the imperial edict from Cai Yan, who was standing to the side.

This was just written by Cai Yan according to his instructions.

He glanced at it only once, then stamped the Imperial Seal and tossed it to Cao Cao.

"My lord, take the order!"

Cao Cao bowed slightly and accepted the order.

"Is there anything else, Prime Minister?"

Seeing that he didn't go down, Zhang Jiao asked in surprise.

Cao Cao hesitated for a moment before speaking: "Your Majesty, the Heavenly Kingdom has just been established. As the God of the Heavenly Kingdom, you should redefine the harem."

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that Your Majesty recruit beautiful women from all over the land to fill the harem, so as to bring peace to the realm!"

After saying this, Cao Cao knelt down.

This is actually telling Zhang Jiao that he is now the God of Heaven, and the harem cannot remain empty forever.

Moreover, the former dynasty and the harem cannot be replaced by the former dynasty; the harem must be reorganized to ensure peace for the country and to reassure the hearts of the civil and military officials.

This is called stabilizing public sentiment.

"That's right."

Zhang Jiao thought about it for a moment and then agreed.

He thought for a moment and then took out an imperial edict.

"Zhaoji, you write it—"

He tossed the item to Cai Yan and gave her an order.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Cai Yan nodded obediently and began to write.

"I am favored by Heaven, and have received its mandate. Heaven's grace and prosperity have brought peace and prosperity to the world. The sun and moon shine brightly upon us, and grain is piled high and silk is stacked high, making this a time of great prosperity."

"I have inherited the orthodox tradition, and in accordance with the principles of Heaven and Earth, and the yin and yang, the mandate of Heaven cannot be defied. Therefore, I hereby issue an edict to all the states under Heaven to select beautiful women to fill the Heavenly Palace."

"Those who enter the Six Palaces of Heaven shall be granted the title of Heavenly Consort, enjoy the blessings of the Heavenly Kingdom, live long and prolong their lives, and remain forever young. So be it!"

As soon as the imperial edict was issued, a beam of golden light descended.

The imperial edict flew into Cao Cao's hands.

"My lord, take the order!"

Cao Cao respectfully accepted the order.

Zhang Jiao was very satisfied with Cao Cao's performance.

After some thought, he bestowed upon the recipient a longevity fruit, picked from Penglai Island, which would grant the user immortality.

As for how long he can live, it should be ten thousand years.

"I hereby bestow upon you the fruit of immortality. Consuming it will extend your life by ten thousand years and preserve your youth forever."

After Zhang Jiao finished speaking, he tossed a longevity fruit to Cao Cao.

"Your Majesty, I thank you for your grace."

Cao Cao was overjoyed; he had never heard of such a divine object.

Needless to say, you just swallow it as soon as you get it.

"Go."

Zhang Jiao waved his hand, telling him to go and do his work.

"My lord, resign!"

Cao Cao left satisfied, feeling refreshed and full of inexhaustible energy.

My body became younger and more energetic, and I even grew a lot taller.

This is the effect of the immortal fruit.

... ...

Soon, the imperial edict spread throughout the land.

This immediately drew insults from all sides, who called Zhang Jiao a heretic, a demon, and a monster who brought chaos to the Han Dynasty.

The fact that he was going to announce to the world that he would select candidates to fill the imperial harem immediately attracted countless Confucian scholars who cursed and attacked him.

However, this imperial edict was issued.

It has attracted the attention of many young women from all over the world; it would be a lie to say they weren't tempted.

Wan County, Lujiang Prefecture.

"Virtue brings national fortune, longevity, and eternal youth?"

"Sister, do you think this is real or fake?"

Two stunningly beautiful young women were curiously looking at an imperial edict that was being proclaimed to the world.

Once this edict was issued, it immediately transformed into countless golden copies that spread rapidly throughout the world.

"It says that as long as you voluntarily sign your name, you can enter some kind of illusionary realm assessment. If you pass it, you can enter the Heavenly Palace and become the Heavenly Consort of His Majesty the God of Heaven?"

"Sister, do you want to give it a try?"

Xiao Qiao rolled her eyes and asked.

Da Qiao smiled gently: "Is it that you want to give it a try?"

"Hehe, I'm just curious."

Xiao Qiao stuck out her tongue playfully.

"Don't be curious, or you'll get yourself into trouble."

Da Qiao gave a warning and instructed her younger sister.

But Xiao Qiao wouldn't listen; she was itching to know whether it was true or false.

Her eyes darted around, and suddenly she signed her name on the pale gold imperial edict—

My sister's name!

Buzz~!

The moment the document was signed, the imperial edict emitted a beam of light that enveloped Da Qiao.

Da Qiao was stunned, and before she could react, she was sucked into the golden light.

"elder sister?"

Xiao Qiao was dumbfounded.

She panicked and immediately signed her name on it.

The next second, she was also sucked into a golden light and disappeared.

The younger sister tricked her older sister; what a good younger sister!

... ...

Xiangyang.

The Huang family residence, inside the inner courtyard.

"Daughter, do you want to give it a try?"

Huang Chengyan asked with an expectant look on his face.

A veiled woman sat in the courtyard.

She was Huang Chengyan's daughter. Because of her unusual appearance, she could never get married and no one dared to marry her.

Now suddenly another imperial edict has been issued, saying that as long as one is selected, one can become a Heavenly Consort.

Whether it's true or not, he felt his daughter should give it a try.

What if it succeeds?

"Father, I have no intention of getting married. Besides, if it were true, wouldn't my appearance offend His Majesty of the Heavenly Kingdom? Wouldn't that be a crime of deceiving the emperor?"

Huang Yueying was somewhat resistant and didn't want to pay attention.

“Daughter, listen to your father just this once, go and give it a try.”

Huang Chengyan thought for a moment and said, "When I was divining the secrets of heaven, I was almost attacked by the backlash several times, but it seems that I was blocked each time."

"Father believes you can definitely succeed. That person in Luoyang must have some kind of magic. The opportunity is right in front of you."

Huang Yueying looked at her father and nodded helplessly.

How could she disobey her parents' wishes?

So I simply wrote my name on it.

hum~~

A golden light enveloped her, and the next second Huang Yueying was teleported away.

Huang Chengyan stared wide-eyed as his daughter was sucked into the imperial edict.

"It really is true, it's actually true."

At that moment, he believed it.

At this time, all over the world.

One after another, young women who considered themselves exceptionally beautiful tried it.

They were all transported into a dream world and then went through all sorts of trials.

It's like passing through levels, one after another, with levels evaluating wisdom, beauty, ability, and so on.

It's like an exam; if you pass, congratulations!

This method of selecting concubines is unprecedented.

There's even an exam for selecting a concubine?

Moreover, such miraculous methods must be the work of immortals.

This excited the women who had initially just wanted to give it a try.

They all used their own abilities and methods, such as playing musical instruments, chess, calligraphy, painting, and embroidery, to pass one test after another.

They overcame all obstacles along the way.

It ignited their competitive spirit.

Because at the highest point of the illusion, there are several prestigious positions.

The highest position is that of the Heavenly Empress, followed by nine Heavenly Consorts, eighteen Heavenly Maidens, and thirty-six Beauties.

"Queen, sister, you must become a queen."

Xiao Qiao encouraged her older sister, Da Qiao, by pulling her hand.

At this moment, no woman who entered could ignore the lofty and unparalleled position of the Empress.

"I want to become a superstar."

In an instant, women from all over the world who entered the illusionary realm to participate in the assessment displayed their true abilities.

In their quest for the title of Queen of Heaven, they each employed their unique skills and went to great lengths.