As the imperial decree declaring war spread throughout the Wen Dynasty, the atmosphere in the Wen Dynasty immediately became a lot tense.
Many poets and children of aristocratic families began to return, and various cities began to actively reserve supplies, and even the local imperial examinations were advanced.
The Song Ci Sect is also very busy at the moment.
"Reporting to the sect leader and great elder, the sect currently has 7,655 disciples, including 5,468 scholars and above, including 711 disciples from various poetry sects and aristocratic families.
No one has left yet.”
"Qianji Institute currently produces 2,000 crossbows per day and 500 other telekinesis weapons."
Song Mu was sitting in the main hall, listening to the report of the elder next to him, and nodded immediately.
"According to the plan, the literati who are scholarly and above will be sent to the armies in seven days. The Qianji Academy will release the casting skills and teach the imperial court, and the Shizong craftsmen will learn from them."
"Each poetry sect and disciples of aristocratic families will issue a special order. If they are the only sons of blood, they can be allowed to return home."
Song Mu said in a deep voice, and the elder immediately left to make arrangements, while Yan Fu next to him had already taken a look.
"Sect Master, this time all the sect's secrets have been revealed."
As he spoke, Yan Fu looked at the person next to him again.
This person was none other than Tao Changqing, who had a relationship with Song Mu in southern Xinjiang. At the level of a bachelor, he was sitting in the hall at the moment. Although he pretended to be shocked, there was still a look of thoughtfulness on his face.
A few days ago, Tao Changqing received a secret order from the sect, saying that the sect leader had recovered from his injury, and asked Tao Changqing to go to the Song Ci Sect as soon as possible to teach him the technique of the Star Formation.
Tao Changqing, who has been on the front line of Southern Xinjiang, is confused. Although he knows that due to the imperial edict, the East China Sea monster clan suddenly went crazy and started attacking the coast these days. Southern Xinjiang was already in danger, and he had to abandon the city and retreat for a while.
Avoid the edge for now.
And there are reports from everywhere that many places along the coast of Eastern Xinjiang have been hit by the tide of monster beasts, which are only slightly stronger than those in Southern Xinjiang. Although there are some losses, the attack of the monster tide has been temporarily blocked.
At this moment, when the frontier needed manpower, he was arranged by the sect to come to the Song Ci Sect and teach the secret method of the sect.
Although he knew that this must be cooperation between Song Mu and the sect, Tao Changqing did not think that such secret techniques could be easily learned.
"Old Yan, I know you have concerns, but thinking about the last battle in the East China Sea, what happened to the human race? Do you have some insights, Mr. Yan?"
What Song Mu was talking about was when he went to the depths of the East China Sea and the Wen Dynasty was simultaneously engaged in a war in Eastern Xinjiang.
The scale of this battle was quite large, with a large number of soldiers and armor invested. The difference was that the Song Ci Sect fully participated in the battle, and rarely sent young scholars to participate in the battle.
After the first battle, the human race suffered heavy casualties, but the demon clan of the East China Sea also suffered heavy losses. Because of the emergence of the crossbow, ordinary people could also possess weapons that could kill demon generals, and the Wen Dynasty achieved great results.
The people of Eastern Xinjiang have long coveted the sea under the maritime policy of the Wen Dynasty. Although the sea policy in the previous decades has given them a taste of the benefits, they have been suffering from the lack of emergency measures.
The emergence of this mortal weapon has undoubtedly given ordinary people a great help.
The battle in the East China Sea was not only a test of the East China Sea by the Wen Dynasty, but also a test of the performance of this weapon.
More importantly, it left a sense of confidence in the hearts of coastal people.
And because the Song Dynasty Ci Zong had no reservations about the crossbow manufacturing and energy storage technology, within a few months, the number of crossbows assembled in Eastern Xinjiang increased sharply, which also gave the people the power to fight back against the tide of beasts in the East China Sea.
"Sect Master, maybe I am really old, but when all the great demons in the world gather together, how can it be done by just mortals trying their best to resist?"
"I just feel that the time has not come yet, and this battle will definitely hurt the Ci Sect."
What Yan Fu said didn't make sense. A sect that had grown to this point was soon to be used by Song Mu. This was something that people like him, who had invested a lot of emotion in, were naturally reluctant to part with.
Song Mu could only stand up and hold his hands, but Tao Changqing next to him spoke.
"Sect Master Song, I wonder how long I have to wait here?"
Tao Changqing interrupted the two great scholars unceremoniously, and Song Mu also raised his hands and said.
"Elder Tao, wait a little longer. I think they should have arrived by now."
After saying this, a disciple came to report that a group of scholars had returned and wanted to return their orders to Song Mu.
"Please come to the palace."
As Song Mu said, Yan Fu and Tao Changqing also looked outside the hall at this moment. They saw a Hanlin in linen clothes and more than a dozen Jinshi candidates coming towards the hall. They were all in high spirits at this moment.
Song Mu immediately stood up and said with a smile.
"What, this time you found the place where you fell in love?"
The person who came was none other than Lin Qi. When he saw Song Mu asking him questions in the main hall, he stood still and bowed respectfully to Song Mu.
"Thank you, my benefactor. Although we have gone through many hardships and dangers this time, fortunately, there seems to be many changes in the demon place. We were lucky enough to bring back many clan members, which should be able to comfort our ancestors."
Song Mu quickly stepped forward to help Lin Qi up and immediately led him into the palace.
Tao Changqing looked puzzled at the person in front of him. Although Yan Fu next to him knew something about the situation, he was also a little curious at the moment.
"Sect Master Song, this is..."
"You two should get to know each other, Lin Qi. This is the elder of the Tao Poetry Sect, Tao Changqing, who is at the level of a great scholar."
"Elder Tao, this is my disciple, Lin Qi."
"This clan is good at using the power of the stars."
When Song Mu said this, Tao Changqing's expression immediately changed when he heard it, and he suddenly understood Song Mu's intention.
"This time, I would like to ask Elder Tao to give me some advice."
Tao Changqing immediately stepped forward, looked at Lin Qi constantly, and then spoke.
"I wonder how far you have used the power of the stars?"
Lin Qi and Song Mu looked at each other, and immediately there was a surge of power in their hands. A piece of the star fragment came out from the necklace around the neck. The power of the star immediately circulated around the body, and the Wenxing suddenly began to flicker.
Tao Changqing immediately took a deep breath and looked at the few Jinshi scholars who had followed in.
Several people also started to make the same movement, each holding a small piece of the sky star in their hands, which was exuding a unique rhythm under their control.
"Wonderful!"
Tao Changqing suddenly spoke in admiration, and then looked at Song Mu, with an expression of amazement on his face.
"Song Master, I didn't expect that there could be such a scholar in the Ci Sect."
"I kind of understand my ancestor's thoughts."
Song Mu cupped his hands and just said in harmony.
"Then Song will ask Elder Tao for his generous advice. Elder Lin has many scholars, all of whom have such abilities."
"It will definitely be a huge help then."
Tao Changqing was noncommittal and looked a little impatient at this moment. He handed over to Song Mu and invited Lin Qi and others to go out for a discussion.
Song Mu, who was standing in the main hall, still had a calm expression on his face, but Yan Fu next to him spoke.
"Sect Master, I can't see through you more and more."
"There are many users of the Mysterious Star in this world, but Song, I think he has a somewhat good grasp of it."