Yang Pu was a statesman and poet in the early Ming Dynasty, and the Grand Secretary of the Grand Secretariat. Together with Yang Shiqi and Yang Rong of the same era, they were known as the "Three Yangs." Due to his place of residence, he was called "Southern Yang."
In the second year of Jianwen, Yang Pu passed the imperial examination and was appointed as a Hanlin Compiler by the court. By the early Yongle period, he became the太子洗马 (Crown Prince's attendant), serving beside Crown Prince Zhu Gaochi.
Later, due to the false accusations and framing by Prince Han, Zhu Gaoxu, Yang Pu was imprisoned in the Imperial Prison. Even while imprisoned, Yang Pu continued to study diligently.
It was not until Emperor Renzong ascended the throne that Yang Pu was released from prison and appointed as a Hanlin Scholar. Later, when Emperor Renzong established the Hongwen Pavilion, Yang Pu was ordered to manage its affairs, thus being promoted to Grand Minister of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices.
After Emperor Xuanzong ascended the throne, Yang Pu entered the Grand Secretariat and, together with Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, and others, jointly managed state affairs. Nine years later, Yang Pu was promoted to Minister of Rites.
Upon Emperor Yingzong's accession, he continued to assist Yang Shiqi, Yang Rong, and others with sincerity. Three years later, he was promoted to Junior Guardian of the Crown Prince and Grand Secretary of the Wuying Hall.
It was only after Yang Shiqi's death that Yang Pu succeeded him as the Grand Secretary. He was known for his "foresight" and cautious demeanor, often walking with his head down along the walls even when attending court.
In his later years, the eunuch Wang Zhen's power grew significantly, but Yang Pu was unable to do anything about it.
"Continue!"
Closing the file on Yang Pu, Yang Hao eagerly awaited the emergence of the next distinguished figure. Two top-tier summonings of eminent individuals, if both were renowned scholars, would be quite fortunate. The current territory of the Great Han was vast, and employing native beings carried significant risks, while self-development was slow. The emergence of learned scholars could effectively solve these issues.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the top eminent scholar from the river of history, Prime Minister of the Great Northern Song Dynasty - Pang Ji!"
"View Pang Ji's profile!"
Yang Hao gazed at the figure emerging from the river of history.
Pang Ji!
He was a friend of Fan Zhongyan, had mentored Sima Guang and Di Qing, and had also led troops to resist Western Xia. He was indeed a rare talent.
"Name: Pang Ji"
"Courtesy name: Chun Zhi"
"Dynasty: Northern Song"
"Cultivation: Divine Fire Realm Level Three"
"Cultivation technique: Lotus Bright True Scripture"
"Accompanying troops: None!"
Experience: Pang Ji passed the imperial examination in the eighth year of Dazhong Xiangfu and was appointed as the Judicial Officer of Huangzhou. While in Huangzhou, he deeply impressed the Governor, Xia Song. Governor Xia Song believed Pang Ji possessed the talent of a prime minister and would achieve great things in the future.
Not long after, Pang Ji served successively as the Military Judge of Jiangzhou and the Judicial Officer of Kaifeng Prefecture. His abilities were outstanding. He later served as an official in the Ministry of Justice, a judge of the herds, and concurrently as Grand Tutor, enfeoffed as Duke of Ying.
While serving as an official, he not only befriended Fan Zhongyan and others but also recommended many rare talents such as Di Qing and Sima Guang to the court!
"System, exchange fifty million points of Samsara Power!!"
"Ding! Successfully deducted fifty million points of Slaughter Value!"
"Ding! Successfully exchanged five million points of Samsara Power!"
"Ding! The host's current Samsara Power totals seven million seven hundred ten thousand points. Does the host wish to summon!"
"Summon!"
Yang Hao said, the destruction of the Blood Yuan Celestial Dynasty, the Sword Bone lineage, and the Ancient Lion Kingdom had brought a vast amount of Slaughter Value.
Although the fifth layer had not yet emitted golden divine light, it was enough to summon several semi-peerless eminent individuals.
"Ding! Successfully deducted two million two hundred thousand points of Samsara Power to conduct the summoning of ancient heroes!"
"Ding! Host, your current remaining Samsara Power is five million five hundred ten thousand points!!"
"Buzz!!"
Dense golden light poured into the Samsara Xuanhuang Tower!
Deep within the Sea of Souls, the Samsara Xuanhuang Tower still stood tall. Compared to the first and second layers, the other layers were more ethereal, flowing like a galaxy, both formless and tangible, extremely mysterious!
The Samsara Xuanhuang Tower resonated with profound sounds, its aura magnificent, its heavenly music mysterious, ancient, and weathered. The entire tower was suffused with golden light, which suddenly erupted.
A vast galaxy unfolded, time flowed, historical scrolls turned page after page, the sea of stars shifted like sand, and banners fluttered!
Buzz buzz!
The river of time instantly arrived at the era of heroes and outstanding figures – the Three Kingdoms period!
A banner with a large character for "Ma" imprinted on it appeared before his eyes.
Ma!
Yang Hao watched the banner with the character "Ma" fluttering in the wind and silently murmured. In the late Eastern Han and early Three Kingdoms period, the only one who could reach semi-peerless would likely be Ma Chao of Xiliang!
The reason Yang Hao was so certain was that even Huang Zhong, one of the Five Tiger Generals, was classified as semi-peerless. The only person surnamed Ma who could stand alongside Huang Zhong was one person!
Ma Chao of Xiliang!
The one who forced Cao Cao to cut his beard and discard his robe!
Yang Hao gazed at the vast galaxy, his anticipation growing.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully summoning the semi-peerless famous general from the river of history – Ma Chao of Xiliang!"
Semi-peerless famous general – Ma Chao of Xiliang!
"He established great merit by dominating Xiliang, the most heroic in the six battles of Wei Bridge; Ma Mengqi of Xichuan, his fame shook Guanzhong; Xin and Bu both praised his courage, Guan and Zhang could be his equals; he fought six battles at Wei Bridge, and accomplished the task of pacifying Shu. Cao Cao feared at the news, his fame spread far and wide."
"I wonder if this is the historical Ma Chao or the novelistic Ma Chao!"
"View Ma Chao of Xiliang's profile!"
"Name: Ma Chao"
"Courtesy name: Meng Qi"
"Dynasty: Late Han and Three Kingdoms"
"Cultivation: True God Realm Level Five!"
"Cultivation technique: Spear Burning Sea Splitting Divine Scripture"
"Accompanying troops: Top-tier troops – one hundred thousand Xiliang cavalry!"
Experience: Ma Chao was a descendant of the Han General of the Wave-Pacifying General Ma Yuan and the son of Ma Teng.
Ma Chao had gained fame at a young age. Cao Cao had high expectations for him and repeatedly summoned Ma Chao to the capital to serve as an official, but Ma Chao refused each time.
Ma Chao was known as "Brocade Ma Chao!" and was called "Divine Might Heavenly General" by the western Qiang tribes. He first appeared at the age of seventeen, defeating Dong Zhuo's generals Wang Fang and Li Meng successively in front of Chang'an city.
Later, after Cao Cao lured and killed Ma Teng, Ma Chao raised an army to avenge his father, rebelling against Cao Cao. He greatly defeated Zhang He at Tong Pass and killed Li Tong in a few rounds. In this battle, Ma Chao forced Cao Cao to cut his beard and discard his robe.
He later fought a great battle with Xu Chu and fell victim to Jia Xu's stratagem of sowing discord, leading to Ma Chao's great defeat.
Not long after, Ma Chao raised an army again, captured Jicheng, and killed seven generals of Yang Fu, but was repelled by the combined forces of Xiahou Yuan and others.
After his great defeat, Ma Chao sought refuge with Zhang Lu in Hanzhong. He fought an inconclusive battle with Zhang Fei at Jiameng Pass and later surrendered to Liu Bei.
After the establishment of Shu Han, Ma Chao, along with Guan Yu and others, was appointed as one of the Five Tiger Generals and was ordered to guard Xiping Pass, causing the five tribes of Qiang who were attacking Shu Han at that time to retreat without a fight!
Looking at the biography, Yang Hao realized that the Ma Chao who had appeared was the Ma Chao from the novel, not the historical Ma Chao.
True God Realm Level Five!
This was already the highest cultivation level among the eminent individuals summoned so far!
Yang Hao closed Ma Chao's detailed profile and turned his gaze to the third layer. Since Ma Chao of Xiliang had appeared, were the others far behind!
"System, use two million two hundred thousand points of Samsara Power to conduct the summoning of ancient heroes!"