Mortal Mage

Zhang Mingxuan was familiar with the fire array. After many studies, he found that he had understood the arrangement and structure of the runes in the array, but the runes themselves also had their own patterns and structural directions.

"The formation is made up of runes arranged in an array."

"During the process of drawing runes, tiny fluctuations will occur due to the technique and the way spiritual power is infused. The frequency and amplitude of these fluctuations directly affect the final effect of the runes."

"The function of the rune is clear, but it is troublesome to control the fluctuations when drawing it."

"It seems that I still need to find a way to practice first, relying on physical strength and spiritual power to control it."

Zhang Mingxuan strode towards Taihe Palace, with many thoughts in his mind.

As soon as he arrived at the gate of Wuying Palace, a senior eunuch hurriedly found Zhang Mingxuan and said that the emperor wanted to see him in the imperial study.

Although the imperial study is called a study, it is magnificently decorated.

The birds and animals inlaid with gold foil on the porch outside the house are lifelike, and there is a heavy mahogany door with two giant dragons carved on it.

The room was simply furnished with a row of bookshelves and a desk. Sitting in front of the desk was a majestic and domineering middle-aged man. He was wearing a dragon robe, and his eyes were swollen and bloodshot. This man was Emperor Li Si.

There were three people standing next to him: Crown Prince Li Jing, Minister of War Li Xucheng, and Minister of Revenue Wang Mingde.

"I am the newly appointed acting military minister, Zhang Mingxuan, and I am here to pay my respects to Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"

Zhang Mingxuan raised his butt high and knelt down on all fours.

"Flat body."

The voice was a little dry and hoarse.

Zhang Mingxuan bowed and stood up, standing beside Li Xucheng.

"Zhang Mingxuan, you don't have to follow the army to Xuanshi Pass to supervise the army tomorrow. You will be transferred back to the Ministry of Revenue to assist Lord Wang in leading the reform and opening up."

The corners of Crown Prince Li Jing's mouth twitched slightly, and his thighs trembled faintly, while Li Xucheng lowered his head.

"Thank you, my humble servant, for your grace."

Zhang Mingxuan knelt down again. He was no longer required to supervise the army, but was transferred to the Ministry of Revenue to lead the reform and opening up. This meant that the emperor recognized what he said. At the same time, he would assist Wang Mingde. His official position would remain unchanged, but his power would be greater.

Wang Mingde straightened the crutch in his hand a little, his eyes slightly curved, revealing a hint of joy.

"From now on, Li Xucheng will be transferred to the Ministry of Works as the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Works."

"Cough cough cough..."

After Li Si finished speaking in a hoarse voice, he started coughing non-stop.

"Father! Lord Li, you are diligent and conscientious."

"That's enough! Just because I let you serve as regent doesn't mean I'll give you the kingdom. If you do it again, I'll depose you!" Li Si took the tea on the desk and gulped it down. "Zhang Mingxuan, do you know how many people there are in my Taicang Empire?"

"Your Majesty, as far as I know, it's about 100 million?"

Zhang Mingxuan looked embarrassed. He didn't really care about these things on a normal day, and besides, this was something only the Ministry of Revenue knew.

Li Si pinched his throat with his right hand and tapped Wang Mingde with his left hand.

"There are a total of 10,652,870 households in my Taicang Empire."

Wang Mingde answered slowly.

"Zhang Mingxuan, let me ask you again, do you know how much obstacles your reform and opening-up policy will encounter if implemented?"

"I have never considered it."

Zhang Mingxuan bowed. He just wanted to have dinner at Wang Mingde's house that day, so he was in a good mood to show off and chat a lot.

"Sir Wang, I want you to tell this kid."

"Carrying the mountains and crossing the sea, waiting for the river to become clear."

Wang Mingde raised the corner of his mouth slightly and responded with a serious face.