Summit Farmer

Just when the New Emperor felt powerless, suddenly, hurried footsteps approached, and as he was about to get angry, he heard the voice of his most trusted eunuch.

"Your Majesty... Great news... Your Majesty... Great news!"

Great news?

The New Emperor was puzzled; he couldn't think of any happy event that could have occurred.

Quickly, the eunuch rushed in, ignoring etiquette even today, and exclaimed, "Your Majesty, a great victory, a great victory!"

"What great victory?" Upon hearing about a victory, the New Emperor's eyes lit up, thinking it was indeed a good thing, yet he couldn't figure out where his troops could have achieved such a victory.

"Your Majesty, Peter Brown sends word of a great triumph. Peter Brown led the troops to continuous victories, first defeating the Foreign Tribe's army at Ling Distant City, and then, while reinforcing the Eastern Legion, they encountered an ambush of over 2 million enemy troops. In a desperate battle, Peter Brown's army defeated the Alien Coalition Army. Now, Peter Brown's forces have expanded to 1.5 million troops and are pursuing the enemy in the Northern Region. The situation in the north is now essentially stabilized."

"What?" The New Emperor felt an incredible sense of transformation; the entire situation had changed.

"You said the north is settled?" The New Emperor still couldn't believe it.

"Your Majesty, secret agents also report that after Peter Brown's series of victories, no Foreign Tribe coalition troops entering the Northern Region can match Peter Brown's forces. The entire north is pacified!"

"Good, good, good!"

The New Emperor's gloomy mood suddenly lifted, rejuvenated and spirited.

After pacing around the room for a while, the New Emperor said, "You say that Peter now commands 1.5 million troops?"

"Yes, Peter Brown gathered the defeated soldiers, rescued a large number of prisoners, and recruited troops from all over. Now he holds 1.5 million elite soldiers, these troops are battle-ready!"

"I didn't expect Peter to be so skilled in battle!"

After a moment of excitement, the New Emperor hesitated and asked, "How loyal is Peter?"

"Your Majesty, General Wang is loyal to you. He reported his victory to you at the first opportunity," the New Emperor smiled and said loudly, "Summon some loyal ministers for a council."

Soon, the most loyal ministers were summoned to the study room.

After informing them of Peter Brown's situation, smiles appeared on their faces.

Not only the New Emperor, but even the ministers had been having a hard time these past few days. Supporting the New Emperor was not easy, and bad news kept coming one after another. The Eastern Legion's strongest forces were lost, and what could 100,000 of the Imperial Guard achieve?

The Imperial Guard used to be the most elite force, but after years of inactivity and staying too long in the Capital City, they lacked significant combat strength. Expecting such a force to oppose various powers was just unrealistic.

Now, with Peter Brown's 1.5 million troops obeying the New Emperor's orders, it meant he had a powerful army at his command, more than enough to protect himself and to engage in battle if needed.

"Your Majesty, I suggest incorporating Peter Brown's army into the imperial court. Such a force shouldn't be led solely by Peter Brown," a minister suggested.

Immediately, everyone's eyes turned to him. Was he trying to strip Peter Brown of military authority?

"Impossible!"

A minister exclaimed nervously.

"Why not? All armies should belong to Your Majesty!"

With a snort, the minister responded, "Under the current situation, if Peter Brown is forced to rebel, what will you do with those troops?"

Ah!

The proposing minister hadn't thought of this and was momentarily stunned.

With another snort, the minister looked at the New Emperor and said, "At such a critical moment, having the support of Peter Brown's 1.5 million troops is crucial. We mustn't hurt the loyalty of a faithful minister!"

The New Emperor was indeed tempted to gather Peter Brown's army under his control, believing that only command over them would establish his power. Hearing the minister's analysis shocked him, realizing that indeed, insisting on forcibly absorbing Peter Brown's troops could drive Peter to align with other powers, an outcome disastrous enough to leave him regretful.

The New Emperor glared at the minister who suggested taking Peter Brown's military power and asked, "What should I do?"

"Your Majesty, General Wang is a loyal individual. Since he remains faithful to you even now, he deserves to be rewarded."

"Didn't we grant him a Viscount last time?" another minister said.

"It's not enough. Just for pacifying the north alone, he deserves a great reward!"

The New Emperor, understanding the situation, nodded slightly and said, "That's right, Peter, solely for pacifying the north, deserves great rewards. How about this, I previously ordered him to reorganize the Northern Army, which he achieved. I will appoint him Marshal of the Northern Army, commanding the Northern Legion, and simultaneously, make him an Earl. His mother and sister must also be generously rewarded."

"Your Majesty is wise!"

The ministers clearly saw the current situation; Peter Brown was the saving grace of the court. With Peter Brown's support, the court could continue to operate. Otherwise, it would be a dire situation for everyone.

In the current circumstances, tying Peter Brown securely to the court's carriage was crucial.

The New Emperor, in a good mood, told everyone, "Order Peter Brown to bring his troops to Kingston. I want to see just how much power my brothers truly have!"

With a powerful army at his disposal, the New Emperor finally felt some confidence.

The ministers filed out, smiles appearing on their faces.

Some ministers suddenly thought of the Windsor Family.

"The Windsor Family is about to rise to greatness!"

The ministers exchanged glances, knowing that with Peter Brown's power, this old noble family was likely to see significant development.

"Who would have thought!"

A senior minister sighed.

"Indeed, who would have thought that in such a short time, Peter Brown would rise from being a Centurion to Marshal of the Northern Army? What fortune!"

"With Peter Brown's over a million strong forces, the court can finally catch its breath!"

They discussed the possible developments, feeling a mix of admiration and disbelief over Peter Brown's meteoric rise against all odds, a change they hadn't anticipated.