Chronology of Major Events

This is my second time writing a novel. The story reflects a non-existent world, yet the protagonist's lifelong struggle may be a microcosm of one or several heroic figures in the historical continuum of our own world

In late October of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Third Division of the First Corps of the Western Frontier defeated the Peninsula Alliance Coalition, gaining control over the northern forested area of the Sulawesi Principality, thereby establishing a base for southern expansion.

At the end of November in the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, in order to prevent the western part of Beiyuan County, the Dafu Lulong, from falling into the hands of the Taiping Sect, Li Wufeng personally led a large army through the Liupan Mountain area. By early December, Li Wufeng had taken control of Lulong Prefecture.

On December 10, 697 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng and his party arrived in the imperial capital, where they immediately joined forces with Situ Yutang and his group, who had arrived a day earlier

In late December of the Gregorian calendar, the Tanghe Empire's army engaged in multiple confrontations with the Machikhan people on the southern front, suffering repeated defeats. Meanwhile, the Milan Kingdom's forces were also in combat with the Machikhan army on the western front, with the situation increasingly favoring the Machikhan.

In mid-December of the Gregorian calendar, the Khitan Kingdom invaded the neighboring Yuijing Kingdom and completely occupied the region. At the same time, the Tanghe Empire and the Milan Kingdom simultaneously announced the severance of diplomatic relations with the Khitan people and deployed heavy troops to the border areas adjacent to the Khitan Kingdom, leading both countries to engage in localized warfare with the Khitan Kingdom.

In early March of the year 699 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, due to the breach of contract by the Nanyang Alliance, troops were dispatched to the South Sea Autonomous Region. Wang Liao was sent as an envoy to the Nanyang Alliance. Ultimately, negotiations were held between Xijiang and the Nanyang Alliance, resulting in the city-state of Sanbao being assigned to Xijiang and incorporated into the South Sea Autonomous Region. The Nanyang Alliance ceded part of the Maben Islands, and both parties re-signed a friendly peace treaty

In the late August of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Kaman army advanced south to the He Shuo County, capturing the cities of Heishan and Longquan. The Taiping garrison collapsed at the first encounter, and the Kaman army took control of Heishan and Longquan.

In the 3rd month of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, a peace agreement was reached between Luzon and the Northwest. Three months after the loss of the Northern Palace of Song, it was recaptured, and a political and military alliance was formed with Luzon. By this point, the situation on the western front had essentially eased.

In the late February of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, envoys from the Western Frontier assassinated the envoy Kaman of the Baiyin people. Forced by circumstances, the Baiyin people dispatched an army of 230,000 to the south, resulting in the rapid loss of Kaman's northern territories overnight

In September of the year 696 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Crown Prince Situ Tai reached a secret agreement with the Taiping Sect, whereby Situ Tai reclaimed the Yanyun Commandery's Yunchong Prefecture

In the early days of July in the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, the Holy King You Daofang of the Taiping Sect grew increasingly discordant with the military minister Bo Jincheng, sowing the seeds of failure for the Taiping Sect

From September to October in the year 694 of the Gregorian calendar, a coup occurred in the neighboring Luzon Grand Duchy of the Tang Empire, which was unsuccessful, with Prime Minister Brantland wielding national power.

In the Gregorian calendar of the mainland, from September to November of the year 692, the Seventh Tengger War broke out, ultimately concluding with the victory of the Chidi people. The outbreak of this battle provided Li Wufeng with a brief yet valuable respite.

In the late July to early August of the year 698 in the Gregorian calendar, the Karman army invaded Pinglu Prefecture. In this battle, fewer than 10,000 troops from the northwest retreated, while the Karman forces suffered over 70,000 casualties, a conflict historically referred to as the "Battle of the Pinglu Grave". At the same time, the Taiping army, consisting of 180,000 men, attacked Tianshui but was forced to retreat after incurring losses of over 60,000. The army led by Situ Jun, facing a food crisis, plundered grain in Jincheng before returning east. By this point, the four-line battle in the northwest had stabilized.

In the late February of the year 699 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Western Frontier Army achieved a significant victory by decisively defeating the 200,000-strong army of Pur in the southern part of Yulin Prefecture. Fewer than 10,000 troops from Pur managed to escape, 90,000 were captured, and the rest were killed, resulting in the near-total loss of Pur's elite forces, marking a great triumph in the southern region of Yulin.

In September 693 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng once again defeated the invading forces of Luobi, achieving victory in the "Second Northwest War"

In April of the year 699 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, after extensive discussions, Situ Lang abdicated, and King Chu, Situ Yuan, ascended to the throne as the thirtieth emperor of the Tanghe Empire

In March of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, the Northwest army exerted its military might over the five states of the Western Regions, causing these five states to become complete vassals of the Northwest.

In October of the year 696 of the Common Era, the Taiping Army launched an offensive in the He Shuo Commandery, resulting in a devastating defeat for the Empire's Third and Fourth Legions, with military strength reduced by more than half. The northern regions of He Shuo Commandery, including the Heishan Prefecture and Longquan Prefecture, were successively captured, causing a stir throughout the Empire and instilling fear among the populace

In the late October of the year 697 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Lang Yongquan announced the elevation of the garrison divisions of Tian Nan Prefecture to the Tian Nan Third Corps. Wen Na declared the independence of Mian Di. After a fierce battle, the Mian Di Corps retreated to the southern part of Mian Di, and the Lang family fell into civil war

In mid-December of the year 697 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, three gentry from Pinglu Prefecture in Beiyuan County, including Xie Jiayuan, fled to Longdong Prefecture City, requesting Liang Chongxin to send troops to Pinglu to liberate Pinglu Prefecture

In the month of February in the year 699 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Western Frontier and the Jieluoke coalition besieged Fanlin City. After several days of intense fighting, the Kaman army massacred thirty thousand young men within Fanlin City. Ultimately, Fanlin City fell, and Maili went missing. Of the fifty thousand troops of Kaman, only a little over three hundred were captured, while the rest perished. The entire territory of Jieluoke was restored, marking the end of the Second Battle for Jieluoke.

In October 689 of the Common Era, a large-scale peasant and slave uprising broke out in the Northern Yuan County of the northern part of the empire, affecting three counties.

In mid-October of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, under the planning of Bo Jinchen, the Western Frontier Army was divided into smaller units to launch a surprise attack on the Kaman occupied area, resulting in significant losses to the Kaman army's supplies and the destruction of their provisions, followed by a series of sabotage operations.

In September of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, the Southern Army's military might was directed straight at the Lu River. After a series of fierce battles, the Lu River was captured by the Lang family, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides. This struggle for the Lu River marked the beginning of the collapse of the Lin family's influence in the Guansi County.

In August of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, in light of the critical situation in the northwest and northern regions, the empire was compelled to allow Li Wufeng to return to the northwest to oversee the situation after his engagement to Princess Situ Yutang, the seventeenth princess of the empire

In the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, from January to March, the armies of the Three Feudatories gathered at the foot of Hanzhong Prefecture. Ultimately, the defending troops of the Taiping Sect surrendered to the Lin family. The Lang family retreated to Yongchuan, a major town in the southwest of Hanzhong Prefecture, and took control of the surrounding six towns. The northwest army retreated to Jianmen Pass and Sishui Ridge, and Hanzhong Prefecture was occupied by the Three Feudatories.

In mid-January of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, the Kaman army emerged from Jiayuguan, sweeping through the northern regions of Taiyuan and Yinchuan in the northwest, capturing over ten thousand civilians, which sparked discontent among the people of the western frontier

In October 691 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, influenced by the defeat of the empire in the western expedition, neighboring countries and internal vassal forces of the empire were all stirring restlessly

In January 695 of the Common Era, a joint conference of the various states of the Western Regions was held by Lake Baikal in the Kingdom of Beijia, where Su Qin first displayed his talents, collaborating with the Luobei people to dismantle the strategy of alliance among the Western Regions.

In mid-December of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Great Protectorate of the Western Frontier established the Nanhai Autonomous Region (comprising three prefectures, with the capital being Dong Samoa Prefecture) and the Central South Prefecture (comprising five prefectures, with the capital being Miya Luo Prefecture), each appointing a governor.

In July 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the army of the Kaman Empire launched a full-scale offensive in the principality of Jieluoke, an ally of the Empire, and repeatedly defeated the joint forces of the Empire and Jieluoke that attempted to resist.

In mid-September of the year 696 in the Gregorian calendar, the Taiping Army withdrew from the Guansi County of Xikang Prefecture. The Northwest Army clashed with the Southern Army, ultimately gaining control over the entire territory of Xikang Prefecture. This marked the first war between the Li family's Northwest Army and the Lang family's Southern Army.

In the early to mid-March of the year 699 in the Gregorian calendar, the Kaman army of Qinghe Prefecture retreated back to their homeland, and the western frontier regained control of Jiayuguan. Li Wufeng unified the entire territory of the Northwest Prefecture, controlling both Yulin and Qinghe Prefectures, and unified the Northern Plain Prefecture, bringing it under the governance of the western frontier

In the late April to mid-May of the year 699 in the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Kingdom of Luzon tore up the treaty and launched an attack on the unprepared Comini Principality, leading to the official demise of the Comini Principality, with two-thirds of its territory falling into the hands of the Kingdom of Luzon, which was subsequently renamed the Kingdom of Luzon

In the second month of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng was assassinated at the Imperial Grand Arena during the martial arts examination, sustaining serious injuries. Due to Li Wufeng's assassination, the situation in the northwest of the Empire became turbulent and unstable

At the end of November in the year 695 of the Common Era, General Huyan Zhuo of the Wusun Kingdom in the Western Regions initiated a military coup, resulting in the overthrow of the Saisena Dynasty

In the latter part of November to the early part of December in the year 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the renowned scholar Tao Ting from Yunzhong Prefecture in Yanyun County sought assistance from Angel Xiang in the imperial capital. Angel Xiang agreed, and Li Wufeng began his plan to win the hearts of the people by exchanging food.

In April of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the general Situ Biao led a large army to capture Wanning Prefecture and established the Eleventh Legion of the Empire

In September of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Western Frontier Protectorate was established, with Li Wufeng appointed as the Protector. He initiated military and political reforms. The various states of the Western Regions were dismantled and transformed into prefectures, officially integrating into the Tang He Empire; the Luobi people advanced two hundred kilometers westward from the eastern Ulanji to establish Ulan Prefecture in the Qingyang region, marking the beginning of the Luobi people's submission to Li Wufeng

In late December of 696 and early January of 697 in the Gregorian calendar, the Tian Nan Army, led by Wen Na, known as the "Tiger of Mandi," attacked Dasa Pass in the southwestern part of Hanzhong Prefecture. Almost simultaneously, the Lin family also broke through Qitian Pass in the southeastern part of Hanzhong Prefecture, while the Li family persuaded the Taiping Army at Jianmen Pass in the northwestern part of Hanzhong to surrender. This marked the official intervention of the Three Feudatories in the Central Plains conflict, historically referred to as "The Three Feudatories Entering the Central Plains"

In late December of the year 697 of the Common Era, the forces of the Kaman Empire engaged in fierce combat with the city garrison in the city of Qinghefu. Ultimately, the city garrison, along with the reinforcements from the Empire's Fourth Legion, retreated back to the imperial capital. As a result, the Kaman Empire gained control over the Yulin Prefecture and Qinghe Prefecture in the Northern Plains, while the Pul people occupied the Yanzhong Prefecture in the Yanyun region, causing a stir within the imperial court and among the populace.

In July of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng arrived at the central region of the Masdon Wasteland to meet with the chief of the largest tribe of the Bain people, Chief Tolemi. He assisted Tolemi in quelling a coup, and both parties formed an alliance and reached numerous cooperation agreements. Li Wufeng also became sworn brothers with Tolemi's younger brother, Tolo, while Tolemi's sister, Taji, returned to the Northwest with Li Wufeng.

In the late August of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar in the mainland, General Tai of the Ministry of Personnel led his army south to Yuhang Prefecture, while the Second Legion of the Kingdom of Milan entered Jiangnan Prefecture at the request of Minister Yuan. Meanwhile, General Biao's army advanced east to Jinhua Prefecture, and General Cheng's army entered Huzhou Prefecture, plunging Jiangnan Prefecture into a four-sided war

In the latter part of June in the year 699 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the great chieftain of the Luobi, Wadiya, succumbed to illness due to anger in the city of Barona. Wat received support from the military and the three major powerful noble factions, ascending to the position of the great chieftain of the Luobi.

In the year 687 of the Common Era, Li Wufeng returned from his travels and joined the imperial army in the capital of the Tang He Empire, Zhongzhou, where he served as the squad leader of the second team of the fifth battalion of the fourth regiment of the third division of the imperial city guard.

In May of the year 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Second Division of the South Jieluoke Legion, with the support of internal collaborators, recaptured the entire territory of Anyuan Prefecture

In late November of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, Su Qin was dispatched to the Xiang King Situ Biao and the Milan Kingdom to form an alliance aimed at curbing the expansion of the Ma Qihan Kingdom.

On October 18, 691 of the Common Era, Li Wufeng led the remnants of the imperial army in the western expedition to achieve victory in the Battle of Qingyang, repelling the attack of the Luobi people, and thus officially stepping onto the stage of history

In April of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, General Tai of the Ministry of Personnel defeated the Empire's Tenth Legion, capturing Pengcheng Prefecture, demonstrating a momentum to swallow Donghai Commandery in one fell swoop, and announced the establishment of the Empire's Twelfth Legion, officially marking the beginning of the civil war within the Empire

In February of the year 694 of the Gregorian calendar, after the recovery by Li Wufeng, the local governments and local garrison forces of Guide and Bonan were established, officially coming under the rule of Li Wufeng

In August of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the Kaman army employed a strategy of feigned attacks to successfully breach the so-called "First Pass Under Heaven"—the Jiayuguan, thereby opening up the southern passage.

From June to August in the year 694 of the Gregorian calendar, Su Qin, representing Li Wufeng, was dispatched to the Tengger Grassland, where he reached an understanding with the Luobi people regarding the allegiance of the Youli people, which simultaneously provoked dissatisfaction among the various states of the Western Regions

In the year 697 of the Common Era, from January to March, the Northwest launched a military campaign against the Motu tribe. They achieved a significant victory over the joint forces of Motu and Luobi by the shores of Boyue Lake. The pro-Luobi faction of Guren Dan was annihilated, and in its place emerged the pro-Northwest Guren Supu regime. Shortly thereafter, Guren Supu officially submitted to the Northwest, becoming a vassal of the Northwest and an autonomous region of the Tang He Empire. Guren Supu became the first lord of the autonomous region, and the Northwest military significantly increased its influence in the Eastern Tengger Grassland.

In the year 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, during the period from February to May, due to ancient predictions forecasting long-term disasters in the Eastern Continent, Li Wufeng ordered the acquisition of grain from various countries in the Eastern Continent as well as from the Andean nations. As a result, most of the grain in the Eastern Continent came under Li Wufeng's control, which also affected the power dynamics in the Eastern Continent for the next three years

In May of the year 699 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, taking advantage of the Luzon Grand Duchy's campaign against the Komini Principality, the Western Frontier Army occupied the Pamir region, while the Pasha Kingdom occupied the Fergana region, each acquiring one-sixth of the territory of the Komini Principality

In early December of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Western Frontier Protectorate signed a treaty with the South Sea Alliance, whereby the Sanbao City-State was incorporated into the South Sea Alliance, and the sovereignty of the Laigon City-State was ceded to the Western Frontier Protectorate. The South Sea Alliance recognized the sovereignty of the Western Frontier Protectorate over the occupied territories in the Eastern Peninsula.

In mid-January of the year 699 of the Common Era, the Fifth Corps of the Western Frontier was attacked in Yulin Prefecture, resulting in the death of the corps commander. Only a little over 6,000 soldiers from the two cavalry regiments managed to escape.

In the latter part of June 699 of the Gregorian calendar, the Luobi tribe signed a memorandum of understanding with the Western Xinjiang Protectorate, forming a strategic alliance. The Western Xinjiang Protectorate gained partial authority over the Luobi tribe, marking the beginning of the Luobi's integration into the Tang He Empire

In January 695 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng met the siblings Charlotte and Willy in the imperial capital, and Willy began to take the stage.

In March 690 of the Common Era, Li Wufeng entered the Imperial Military Academy for further studies, during which he met numerous girlfriends and friends such as Gu Ji, Su Minshun, and Mo Lun, who would have a significant impact on his future ambitions.

In the year 695 of the Common Era, during the months of June and July, the imperial investigation team incited public outrage in the northwest, leading to a large-scale riot and a sudden escalation of tensions in the region.

In the second month of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, General Liang Chongxin led the First Division of the Northwest Corps and the First Independent Infantry Division of Northern Luzon into the territory of Beiga, engaging in fierce battles with the 40,000 troops of Beiga. They allied with the Wusun army to decisively defeat and besiege the forces of Jia. Employing the strategy of surrounding Wei to rescue Zhao, they drew the army of Loulan back to Loulan. By mid-February, the Northwest Wusun coalition completely annihilated the army of Jia.

In the late November of the year 698 of the Common Era, the Pasha Kingdom signed a treaty with the coalition of the peninsula. One week later, it tore up the treaty and captured two duchies and one city-state of the Western Peninsula Alliance. Subsequently, the core of the Western Peninsula Alliance, Princeton City, along with the two major nations in the southern part of the Central Continent, the Kingdom of Theoran and the Kingdom of Jiderlan, declared war on the Pasha Kingdom

In the year 697 of the Common Era, from March to May, James served as the Director of the Northwest Treasury and the President of the Northwest Bank, while Yang Zhengbin held the position of Director of the Northwest Economic Development Office, and Su Minshun was appointed as the Director of the Northwest Construction Office. This signified that the influence of the Imperial University was beginning to penetrate the upper echelons of the Northwest. Liang Chong was trusted as the Commander of the First Corps of the Northwest, Cui Wenxiu was appointed as the Commander of the Tengger Corps, Helian Bo was designated as the Commander of the Northern Luzon Corps, and Kang Jianguo was assigned as the Commander of the Southern Jieluoke Corps

In January of the year 695 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng encountered members of the prominent Gu family from the Ba Mountain of the Jianghu sect in the western part of the empire while on his way back to the capital. He formed connections with them and recruited them for his own purposes, beginning to lay out his strategies in the western part of the empire.

In the year 698 of the Common Era, during the months of April and May, the Tike people launched a northern expedition against the territory of the Haidra people. A full-scale civil war erupted in the Kingdom of Indean, resulting in the annihilation of five hundred thousand troops from the three alliances. The Northwest Army intervened forcefully, and in the end, only over ten thousand Tike people returned south. With the support of the Northwest Army, the three alliances managed to maintain central authority over the kingdom.

In June of the year 697 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Situ Tai tore up the agreement with the Taiping Sect. With the assistance of Qianqiu, the imperial army successfully captured Cangzhou Prefecture, unifying the Yanyun Commandery. Following this battle, the Taiping Sect began its decline from a period of prosperity.

In the early days of September in the year 698 of the Common Era, the Japanese launched an attack on the eastern islands of the Empire. The treasure island and the Kamchatka Peninsula fell one after another, resulting in a significant blow to the naval strength of the Empire

On March 15, 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Kingdom of Modo engaged in fierce battles with the Wa people in the Jeolla Valley. After more than a month of bloody conflict, the death toll on both sides exceeded 120,000, leading to a renewed standoff, historically referred to as the "Battle of the Meat Grinder"

In October of the year 697 of the Common Era, under the leadership of the Gao Yue people, the Luzon army launched a western offensive against Southern Luzon from the foothills of the Hengduan Mountains. Frederick's forces successfully crossed the Salween River, and with the support of the Komini army in the west, the Luzon Grand Duchy reclaimed its lost territories in Southern Luzon, including the city of Jiyaxi. The alliance between the Luzon Grand Duchy, the Free City Autonomous Region, and the Komini Principality officially came to light

In November of the year 689 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng led his troops to participate in the suppression of the Northern Plains Rebellion, achieving a great victory. He captured and incorporated Tan Xiao, who later became known as one of the three heroes of the Glorious Dynasty, under the alias Xiao Tang.

In November of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, while the main forces of the Taiping Army were engaged in the siege of Heshuo County, Li Wufeng launched an attack on Lulong Prefecture, besieging it. Ultimately, Jiang Bin, the commander of the Taiping Army stationed at Lulong, surrendered to Li Wufeng. Li Wufeng and his forces successfully recaptured the entire territory of Lulong Prefecture

In the second month of the year 695 of the Common Era, Li Wufeng secretly signed an agreement in the imperial capital with representatives from the Hyderabad tribe of the Indean Kingdom in the western part of the continent, forming an alliance between the two parties

In late March of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, the Khitan Empire dispatched an army of 210,000 troops to the southern regions of the Five Lakes Prefecture, specifically to the Wening and Baling Prefectures. After a series of battles, the imperial forces retreated, and the Khitan Empire gained control over the Wening and Baling Prefectures

In the late March of the year 696 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Grand Duke Jieluoke Allen and Minister of Military Affairs Duke Lanmeng discussed the condition of forming a marriage alliance between Princess Annie, the only daughter of Grand Duke Allen, and Li Wufeng, in exchange for Li's military assistance to resolve the crisis in the Duchy of Jieluoke.

In the fifth to sixth months of the year 698 in the Gregorian calendar, the Northwestern Army received 9.5 million ounces of gold from the Indean Kingdom in Qingyang City. The Northwestern Bank entered into operations within the Three-Part Alliance and the territory of the Tiki people, establishing itself as the leader in the financial sector of the western empire

In December 693 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng officially established the local government of the Northwest Prefecture, beginning to build his own power.

In the year 696 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, in March, nearly 200,000 troops of the Kaman people suddenly launched a fierce offensive in Jieluoke, annihilating the allied forces besieging Fanlin City, leading to an unstable situation in Jieluoke

In August of the year 693 of the Gregorian calendar, the provinces of Guide and Bonan in the Northwest Region launched a rebellion

In July 694 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng established the Fifth Division of the Northwest Corps in response to the changing situation in Luzon.

On October 7, 691 in the Gregorian calendar, the main force of the Tang He Empire's western expedition was defeated by the nomadic Luo Bei army within the territory of Qingyang Prefecture in the Northwest Region.

In June of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, Liao Qichang, the head of Jiangnan County, held a secret meeting with the seven great families, reaching an agreement known as the "Discussion on Painted Boats." This led to a significant transfer of capital and talent from Jiangnan to the controlled area of the Western Frontier Protectorate, propelling the economic development of the Western Frontier Protectorate into a new phase

In the early days of February in the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, the Western Frontier Army besieged the city of Qinghefu, and the Purl people mobilized an army of 200,000 for reinforcement

On November 25, 697, in the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng and Situ Yutang prepared to return to the capital from the northwest to attend the grand funeral of Situ Mingyue. Li Wufeng was attacked for the fourth time in Jincheng. Subsequently, Li Wufeng, along with Leng Ruoxing and five others, disguised themselves as merchants and stealthily made their way to Jiujiang, planning to take a detour to the imperial capital

In June of the year 694 of the Gregorian calendar, the Yuli people officially settled in Qingyang and pledged allegiance to Li Wufeng. This marked the beginning of the submission of the nomadic tribes of the Tengger Grassland to Li Wufeng, thus initiating the prelude to Li Wufeng's conquest of the nomadic peoples

In the early year of 695 in the Gregorian calendar of the mainland, the prominent Yamato family, the Tachibana clan, obtained core military secrets of the Tang Empire—specifically, the technology for constructing large military vessels. The Japanese began their journey towards maritime expansion.

In August of the year 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng reached an agreement with the central government of the empire. The empire agreed to establish the Western Frontier Protectorate, and the Western Frontier sold one million dan of grain to the central government at half the market price (costing one hundred fifty million gold coins)

In the late March of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, under the secret order of Li Wufeng, the Ming Dynasty transitioned from covert to overt operations, coordinating with the Western Frontier Army to besiege the Fourth Corps' Second Division of the Empire. This led to the complete control of the Jinzhong Prefecture. The First, Second, and Fifth Divisions of the Fourth Corps were incorporated into the Western Frontier Army, unifying the He Shuo Commandery, which was subsequently referred to as the "Jinzhong Mutiny"

In late January to February of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, over 600,000 troops from the Western Frontier were mobilized for a northern expedition. The outcome of this battle also became a watershed moment for the rise and fall of the Western Frontier and the Kaman forces

In the month of May in the year 694 of the Common Era, Su Qin, a renowned figure from Jiangdong, who has been unanimously praised by later historians as a "born diplomat with a keen political sense and a broad political vision, a rare genius on the international political stage," was recruited by Li Wufeng.

In mid-September of the year 697 in the Gregorian calendar, the northwest army entered the pass along with the cavalry forces of Mot and Tubu, causing a stir among the major powers of the empire. The Li family and the Lang family held discussions, and the northwest took control of the northern Ba Mountain Kunlun Pass.

In the early days of June in the year 699 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Wang Jiexiu was dispatched to the Kingdom of Milan. After extensive discussions, the Western Frontier formed a strategic alliance with Milan and two other countries, uniting to resist the Khitan Empire and the Japanese.

In the late June of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, Liu Fu secretly visited Cheng Dayou, who then joined the Western Frontier camp. Situ Biao and Situ Tai formed an alliance, marking the official division of the empire into two major factions: the Western Frontier Li faction and the Imperial Situ faction.

In May of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Indean Kingdom signed the "Treaty of Friendship and Mutual Assistance between the Tang River Empire's Western Frontier Protectorate and the Indean Kingdom" with the Western Frontier Protectorate. The Western Frontier Protectorate obtained the ruling rights over the three northeastern provinces (Kashgar, Mengjia, and Jialai), but nominal sovereignty belonged to the Indean Kingdom. Additionally, they would dispatch a large army to jointly defend the Three Tribes Alliance, and the alliance between the Western Frontier Protectorate and the Three Tribes Alliance was officially brought to light. The Western Frontier Protectorate obtained the ruling rights over the three northeastern provinces (Kashgar, Mengjia, and Jialai), but nominal sovereignty belonged to the Indean Kingdom. Additionally, they would dispatch a large army to jointly defend the Three Tribes Alliance, and the alliance between the Western Frontier Protectorate and the Three Tribes Alliance was officially brought to light.

In February of the year 695 of the Common Era, Li Wufeng met an important figure from the Qingye Sect, one of the three major martial arts sects in the imperial capital, and subsequently established a close relationship in secret

On November 8, 698 in the Common Era, after three days of fierce battles, the Western Frontier and the coalition forces of Jieluoke captured Jiamacheng, marking the return of the Jiamar region, which had been occupied for seven years, under the rule of the Duchy of Jieluoke. Only fewer than 2,000 of the 10,000 troops from Kaman managed to escape.

In mid-April of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, the Kaman Empire assembled an army of 240,000 to besiege the capital of the Jieluoke Principality, Melington City

In mid-January of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, a coup occurred among the Motu tribe, where the pro-Robai Prince Gulan, with the assistance of the Robai and Xisilu people, seized control of the entire Motu clan. The second prince, Gusu, fled to the northwest, causing great alarm among the high-ranking officials in the northwest, leading to a tightening of the situation there. In response to the Motu coup, Li Wufeng announced reforms to the military system in the northwest and established four major legions to address the current situation

In early November of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Karman cavalry launched a surprise attack on the granary of the Northwest County. However, due to adequate precautions, they ultimately seized the food supplies of the Sysro people. Subsequently, the Karman Empire and the Sysro Empire officially severed ties, leading to the dissolution of the Libyan Alliance

In the late December of the year 697 of the Common Era, the Kaman Empire dispatched troops to invade the Empire, occupying the Yulin Prefecture in the Beiyuan County, while the army of the Pul Kingdom captured the Yunchong Prefecture in the Yanyun County. The Imperial City Guard Corps restored the entire territory of the Qinghe Prefecture. Subsequently, the First Division of the Northern Luzon Army of the Northwest Military captured the strategic pass of Huashui Gorge in the southern part of the Pinglu Prefecture, and thereafter, the Northwest Army officially entered the Pinglu Prefecture

In the year 695 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, during the Spring Festival, the military and political governor's offices of the Sanjiang Army and the Tiannan Army simultaneously dispatched troops southward. The Sanjiang Corps captured a large expanse of territory from the Northern Polynesia Alliance, while the Tiannan Corps seized the entire territory of the Myanmar nation

In June of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng reached numerous agreements with the representatives of the lowly class, Lei Cangpu and Zhu Niang. The power of the lowly class was utilized by Li, and Li Wufeng's influence extended into the southern regions of the empire and the two prefectures of Donghai, while the naval strength in the northwest significantly increased

In the early days of November in the year 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Western Frontier Army forcibly opened up the dense forest area and officially invaded the eastern part of the Peninsula Alliance, subsequently splitting their forces to march south and attack the various nations of the eastern Peninsula Alliance

In the early days of September in the year 698 of the Common Era, the western territories were divided into seven prefectures. Fei Erding was appointed as the governor of the Northwest Prefecture; Fang Chengsong was appointed as the governor of the Guansi Prefecture; Wang Zongxi was appointed as the governor of the Tiannan Prefecture; Mu Haoran was appointed as the governor of the Northern Luzon Prefecture; Sai Bo was appointed as the governor of the Western Regions Prefecture; Zhou Tinggui was appointed as the governor of the Eastern Tengger Prefecture; and Lu Man was appointed as the governor of the Myanmar Prefecture

In June of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the three legions of Tian Nan were reorganized into four divisions of the expeditionary force of the Kingdom of Indean, with Hu Yan and She Nei serving as the commander and deputy commander respectively. The Northern Yuan's pacification army and the Burmese army were consolidated into four divisions of the Southwest Legion, with Mu Li Ge and Wen Na serving as the commander and deputy commander respectively

In March of the year 699 of the Common Era, due to the comprehensive victory of the Western Frontier Army on the northern front, the influence of the former Tanghe Empire on the Eastern Continent was replaced by the Western Frontier Protectorate, marking a watershed period for the Tanghe Empire as it entered the "Post-Secretary Lang Era".

In mid to late January of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, the Empire's western advance coalition launched the Battle of Longdong, attempting to conquer Longdong and open the western passage. They encountered an ambush and suffered a disastrous defeat, while the Taiping Sect stabilized the situation in Guansi.

In the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, during the months of May to June, the Northwest Army launched a fierce battle against the Luobi people on the Eastern Tengger Grassland, forcing the Luobi forces to retreat two hundred miles to the outskirts of Ulanji. The Luobi's advantage in the eastern part of the Eastern Tengger Grassland was shattered, and the Northwest emerged as the new dominant power in the eastern region of the Eastern Tengger Grassland, historically referred to as the "Third War of the Western and Northern Regions"

In the seventh to eighth months of the year 696 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Lin family, in conjunction with the Fifth Legion under the command of the imperial prince Situ Jun, launched a joint attack on Jincheng Prefecture in Guanshi County. The Taiping army, led by General Qiu Zicheng, with a force of 30,000, remained loyal to the Taiping Church, resulting in the near-total annihilation of 20,000 troops. They surrendered to Situ Jun, leading to the imperial restoration of the entire territory of Jincheng Prefecture

In July 689 of the Common Era, Li Wufeng was exceptionally promoted to the position of Captain of the Fifth Company of the Fourth Regiment of the Third Division of the Empire due to the outstanding training results of his troops.

In April of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, the army of the Machihan, led by General Pu Tiancheng, crossed the steep and perilous Gaoligong Mountain Range, capturing the eastern stronghold of Kanteng in Northern Ronesia, thereby threatening the Lin family's rule in the northwestern region of Northern Ronesia

In the latter part of August 698 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng incorporated the Lulong Garrison Division, renaming it the Third Guard Division, stationed at Huashui Valley

In the early days of March in the year 699 of the Common Era, the Third Legion of the Western Frontier occupied the Heishan and Longquan prefectures in the Heshuo Commandery.

In late December of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, Jin Ning assumed the position of Governor of Zhongnan Prefecture, while Zhong Wenjing took over as Governor of the Nanhai Autonomous Region

In the year 671 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng was born into a declining gentry family in the capital of the Eastern Mainland Tanghe Empire, Zhongzhou

In the latter part of May in the year 697 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the imperial army engaged in battle with the army of the Khagan in Wening Prefecture. Both sides suffered heavy losses, and ultimately, the Khagan's forces retreated to Balin Prefecture, resulting in the complete recovery of Wening Prefecture.

In early June of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, the mainland army defeated the Luo Bi southern line forces in the western frontier, capturing over 50,000 people. General Tu Da led his troops back to the west and reached an agreement with the senior officials of the western frontier, which is historically referred to as the 'Fourth Northwest War'

At the end of January in the year 696 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the military governors of the Sanjiang and Tiannan regions issued proclamations against the bandits and dispatched troops to launch a northern expedition to the Lujiang Prefecture and Baba Prefecture in the Guanshi County. By early February, they respectively occupied Lujiang and Bashan.

In May of the year 699 of the Common Era, the northern army of the empire entered Yunzhong Prefecture, and the Western Frontier Army promptly provided reinforcements. The Western Frontier took control of Yunzhong City, leading to a standoff between the two sides, historically referred to as the "Battle for Yunzhong"

In the second month of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Wa people established the Yuanbu and occupied the Cook Islands of the Doton Kingdom. They used the Cook Islands as a base to invade the southern Crescent Peninsula of the Doton Kingdom, where over one hundred thousand Wa people and Doton Kingdom forces faced each other in the All-Road Valley of the Crescent Peninsula.

In mid-October of the year 695 in the Gregorian calendar, the Taiping Sect rose in rebellion in the Hanzhong region of Kansai, leading to the fall of Hanzhong Prefecture.

In the early year of 689 in the Common Era, Li Wufeng was promoted to the position of squad leader of the third platoon of the fifth company of the fourth battalion of the third division of the Imperial City Guard Corps.

On the night of January 26, 699 in the Gregorian calendar, the 8th Corps of Kaman, consisting of 30,000 men, was ambushed at Liujiatun. The commander of the 8th Corps, Qilifu, was killed on the spot, with fewer than 3,000 escaping, over 10,000 captured, and the rest killed in action, marking a great victory at Liujiatun

In the late February of the year 699 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the forces of the Maqi Khan and the Nanyang Allied Army launched an expedition to the Central South Prefecture and the South Sea Autonomous Region, demonstrating military might in the southern part of the Western Frontier. However, upon receiving news of the victory of the Western Frontier Army on the northern front, they promptly withdrew their troops

In the early days of January in the year 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng reached an agreement with the Seventh Prince Situ Yuan and the Ninth Prince Situ Lang to form an alliance. The First Prince Situ Tai fled back to Yanyun County, while the Third Prince Situ Jun escaped to Wuhu County. Liao Qichang and Chang Gui requested Li Wufeng to send troops to relieve the dangers faced by Jiangnan County and Wuhu County, and ultimately, the three reached a one-year agreement

In the fifth to sixth months of the year 698 of the Common Era, over one hundred thousand troops from the Northwest invaded Tiannan. Lang Yongquan announced his resignation, and Wen Na also declared his acceptance of the Northwest's offer of allegiance. Tiannan County and Mian Di fell into the hands of Li Wufeng

In the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, during the months of June and July, the Anou people once again mediated the conflict between the Chidi and Luobi tribes, leading both parties to enter negotiations

In July of the year 697 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng reunited with his university classmate Prolovlan and his fiancée Draise. Ultimately, Prolovlan became Li Wufeng's private representative in the Western Continent, and Li Wufeng began to establish his influence in the Western Continent

In early March of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, representatives from Purl, Kaman, Xijiang, Baiyin, and Xisilu held a five-party conference in Nuremberg, reaching a ceasefire agreement that marked the end of the northern conflict lasting six months. The two nations of Purl and Kaman suffered significant losses, beginning their decline from a period of prosperity.

In the early days of January 696 of the Common Era, the Imperial City Guard Legion launched another offensive. After three days of fierce fighting, they decisively defeated the Southern Cluster of the Taiping Army, achieving victory in the Battle of Qinghe, which solidified the situation in the northern region of the Empire

In late November of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, envoys from the Maqi Khan and the Nanyang Alliance arrived in the city of Mialuo, calling for a ceasefire from the Western Xinjiang forces, which was rejected. Subsequently, the Western Xinjiang forces captured Moruo and Eastern Samoa, prompting the Maqi Khan and the Nanyang Alliance to dispatch troops to assist the Peninsula Allied Forces in defense.

In early March of the year 699 of the Common Era, the Baein people withdrew from the occupied territories but gained control of the Mazagler Fortress in the northern region of the Kaman Empire. This marked the first time the Baein people acquired land from the northern nations.

In March of the year 697 of the Common Era, the Taiping Army from Heshuo Commandery launched an attack on Tianshui Prefecture. The Minister of Works, Jun, ordered the Northwest Army to take over the defense of Tianshui Prefecture. Liang Chongxin led a large army into Tianshui Prefecture, marking the official entry of the Northwest forces into the land of Heshuo.

In mid-June of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, the Taiping Sect tore up the treaty with Li and launched a surprise attack on Lulong Prefecture and Zhegu Pass. A portion of the Second Garrison Division of Lulong Prefecture defected, while Mi Feng led the First Garrison Division of Lulong Prefecture and the remnants of the Second Garrison Division to retreat to Northwest County. The Taiping Sect unified the Northern Yuan County, while Zhegu Pass was held under the defense of the Second Independent Division in the Northwest.

In March of the year 693 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng annexed the Northwest County of Jinzhou Prefecture, establishing a rear base.

In the Gregorian calendar of the mainland, in the year 696, during the months of March to April, a rebellion broke out among the Beiyin people in the northern region of the Kaman Empire. The court and the populace of the Kaman Empire were divided into two factions, embroiled in endless disputes, leading to a rift between Prime Minister Gomez and Emperor Derika II

In the fifth month of the year 694 of the Common Era, the predecessors of the renowned Empire University of Revival and the Empire Northwest Military University—Northwest University and Northwest Military Academy—were officially established in Qingpu Town, near Qingyang County in the Northwest Region. Li Wufeng served as the first president of both institutions

In the late April to June of the year 696 of the Common Era, the Motte Iron Cavalry launched an attack on the western regions of the Sisro Empire. Simultaneously, eight divisions comprising 180,000 troops were mobilized from the northwest into the Duchy of Jieloke, leading to the outbreak of the First Battle of Jieloke. Both sides suffered heavy losses, ultimately lifting the siege of the city of Melington. However, the city of Fanlin in the northeastern part of the Duchy of Jieloke was breached by the Kaman army. As a result, the northern part of the Duchy of Jieloke fell under the control of the Kaman Empire, while Li Wufeng indirectly controlled the southern part of the Duchy of Jieloke

In the 6th month of the year 698 of the Common Era, the Northern Military District of the Empire captured Jinling Prefecture, and Situ Tai took control of the entire Donghai region. However, after months of warfare, the economy of Donghai completely collapsed

In mid-March of the year 696 in the Gregorian calendar, the Machikhan people secretly traversed the steep and perilous Gaoligong Mountain Range, thereby breaching the western barrier of Northern Ronesia, which was regarded as an insurmountable natural defense. This exposed the Northern Ronesia region to the weapons of the Machikhan people. The Lin family's stationed army in Northern Ronesia, unable to hold the eastern stronghold of Kanteng, promptly contracted their defensive line, firmly securing the cities of Nier and Dazhoukou.

In October of the year 693 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng was appointed by the Empire as the Military and Political Governor of the Northwest Prefecture, tasked with suppressing the rebellions in the Guide and Bonan regions. In the same month, the Khitan Kingdom launched an attack on the city-state of Ankun and the Kingdom of Jemeilu, successfully capturing both locations and incorporating them into its territory

In April 696 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng officially established the Military Intelligence Bureau, with Linghu Yi, the former deputy commander of the Shuangdui Fortress garrison division, appointed as the first director

In January 695 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng completed the mission in Northern Luzon and returned to Qingyang, and in the same month, he returned to the imperial capital, Zhongzhou, to report on his duties. In the same month, the Khitan Kingdom and the Milan Kingdom signed a ceasefire agreement

In late February of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, due to the southern advance of the Baiyin people and the imminent threat posed by the Kaman southern expeditionary forces, Gomez, who had held the position of Chancellor of the Kaman Empire for over thirty years, resigned. Duke Huasili succeeded him as Chancellor, marking the beginning of a shift in Kaman policy

In late January of the year 695 of the Common Era, Li Wufeng, returning to the capital to report on his duties, was promoted to the rank of Duke by the central government of the Tang Empire and concurrently appointed as the Governor of the Northern Luzon region of the Empire

In late January of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, the army under the command of Situ Jun rebelled. After a series of battles, Situ Jun announced his resignation. Situ Biao took over Huanggang Prefecture and officially possessed the strength to contend with Situ Tai.

In November 691 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng was officially conferred the title of Marquis of Baisheng by the empire and appointed as the city guard of Qingyang Prefecture in the northwest region

In mid-May of the year 699 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, after the fall of the Comini Principality, nearly 60,000 Comini northern expeditionary troops were incorporated into the Western Frontier Army, forming the "Loyal and Righteous Restoration Army"

In April of the year 693 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng subdued the Gaoyue people of Jinzhou, and the Gaoyue people began to become important subordinates under Li Wufeng.

On November 12, 697 of the Common Era, Emperor Situ Mingyue passed away in the Anfu Palace at the age of 58. The succession of the new emperor remains unresolved, and Situ Mingyue's death has left behind an empire riddled with wounds and in a state of disrepair. Ultimately, the imperial princes vie for the throne, the three feudal lords engage in conflict, and foreign invaders encroach, heralding the arrival of a new era

In late October of the year 695 of the Common Era, the Kingdom of Luzon, the Principality of Komini, and the Free Autonomous Territory formed a secret alliance in Free City to jointly address the changing circumstances

In the early days of October 695 in the Common Era, the private army of the noble class from the Kingdom of Indean launched an attack on the Green Sea Marshes in Northern Luzon, only to be ambushed by the Shuangdui Garrison Division, resulting in a decisive defeat and the capture of a large number of personnel

In November 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the Northwest Army advanced to Zhegu Pass, engaging in fierce battles with the Taiping Army, and achieved a great victory at Zhegu Pass

In December 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the Second Northern Luzon War broke out. The Kingdom of Luzon launched a surprise attack, defeating the Shuangdui garrison division and successfully reclaiming Northwest Luzon, leading to a sudden shift in the situation in Northern Luzon

In November of the year 694 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the situation in the Luzon battlefield became stalemated. The Luzon army, led by Frederick and Kruff, fiercely resisted the attacks of the Pasha and the Komini people. This was also the maiden battle of the renowned general Frederick of Luzon. In the same month, Li Wufeng dispatched troops to northern Luzon and successfully completed the occupation of northern Luzon

In the early to mid-September of the year 698 in the Gregorian calendar, General Tai of the Sima Army once again marched south, defeating the allied forces of King Chu and Milan, and occupying Songjiang, Weiyang, and Gusu Prefectures. The allied forces retreated to Quanzhou Prefecture, solidifying the situation in the Jiangnan battlefield

In the 2nd to 5th months of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng peacefully reclaimed the Han Zhong and Jin Cheng prefectures, unifying the Guanxi Commandery. At the same time, the Empire's Sixth Legion and the Southern Military District's Independent Division pledged allegiance to Situ Biao, who was granted the title of King of Xiang, with territory in Wuhu Commandery; Situ Jun was granted the title of King of Jin, with territory in Heshuo Commandery

In early December of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the First Division of the Northwest Legion, in conjunction with the First Independent Infantry Division of Northern Luzon, intervened in the affairs of the Wusun coup, swiftly crushing the military coup and restoring King Saisena of Wusun to power

In the early morning of September 15, 696 in the Gregorian calendar, the First and Fifth Divisions of the Northwest Army, in collusion with Deputy Division Commander Xie Yingjie of the original Yinchuan First Garrison Division, saw Xie Yingjie surrendering and offering allegiance. The Northwest Army recaptured the northern stronghold of Yinchuan, the Ganlan Fortress. Sun Yuanhui, the original commander of the Yinchuan First Garrison Division, perished in the fortress by self-immolation, and the entire territory of Yinchuan was restored.

In January of the year 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, due to the ascension of Situ Lang to the throne, the Yan Yun Commandery and the northern three prefectures of the Donghai Commandery under the jurisdiction of Situ Tai, as well as the Wuhu Commandery under the jurisdiction of Situ Jun, all refused to pay taxes to the central government of the empire, leading to the outbreak of civil war within the empire

In mid-July of the year 697 in the Gregorian calendar, the Northwest and the Mot forces invaded the territory of the Tubu tribe. The entire Tubu clan surrendered, and Li Wufeng established the Tubu Autonomous Region, appointing Nashte, the original leader of the Tubu, as the first lord of the autonomous region. The Tubu tribe officially integrated into the Northwest, and shortly thereafter, the Qiu'er people also declared their allegiance to Li Wufeng

In July 697 of the Common Era, Li Wufeng signed a treaty with the envoy of the Luobi, Doni, to jointly resist the Chidi people. Li Wufeng effectively controlled most of the eastern territories originally belonging to the Luobi, while the pro-Northwest faction within the Luobi gained significant strength, and Li Wufeng's influence within the upper echelons of the Luobi expanded.

In late December of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, Jin Ning assumed the position of Governor of Zhongnan Prefecture, while Zhong Wenjing took over as Governor of the Nanhai Autonomous Region

In the mid-December of the year 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Nanyang Alliance withdrew from the battlefield, prompting the Machikhan Kingdom, which had been sidelined, to also exit the conflict. The Peninsula Campaign came to an end, with Li Wufeng securing the southern seaport. Meanwhile, the honeymoon period between the Nanyang Alliance and the Machikhan Kingdom concluded, leading them to begin aligning with the Western Frontier Protectorate.

In late February of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, the Western Siro Empire began to intervene in the conflict between the two parties at the request of the Kaman Empire for peace talks

In August of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, due to a financial crisis in the northwest, Li Wufeng led an army to invade the Kingdom of Indra, capturing the region of Panzhuzhou. This conquest yielded a substantial amount of wealth. He reached an agreement with Sanders of the Uyi faction of the Roman Church and the Kundan Lasa family, establishing a new ruling class in Panzhuzhou composed of moderates from both the Uyi and Baiyi factions. With the assistance of Liang Chongxin, General Obora, the commander of the Panzhu guard army, seized control of the guard forces, becoming the foremost figure in the military of Panzhuzhou. He also reached an agreement with Sanders of the Uyi faction of the Roman Church and the Kundan Lasa family, establishing a new ruling class in Panzhuzhou composed of moderates from both the Uyi and Baiyi factions. With the assistance of Liang Chongxin, General Obora, the commander of the Panzhu guard army, seized control of the guard forces, becoming the foremost figure in the military of Panzhuzhou

In the late April of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, the Principality of Komini dispatched troops to Shuangdui Prefecture at the request of the Duchy of Luzon, and fierce battles ensued between the two sides

In May of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, the various states in the Western Regions initiated a movement to overthrow Cui, which was met with strong suppression by the Northwest Army. Soon after, the movement was quelled, and the latent power of the Luobi people in the Western Regions was completely destroyed, solidifying Li Wufeng's rule over the Western Regions.

In May of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, the 350,000-strong army of the Luo Bi launched an eastern expedition, first sweeping through the Eastern Tengger Grassland, and then dividing its forces to enter the northwest and the two regions of the Western Territories.

In mid-June of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, a war broke out again between the Chidi people and the Luobi people, known as the "Eighth Tengger War." The renowned general of the Chidi completely annihilated the Luobi northern army, while the renowned general of the Luobi, Tuda, completely wiped out the Chidi southern army

In the year 695 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, from March to June, Li Wufeng was on leave for recuperation, but in reality, he was under soft house arrest by the empire in the capital. During this time, Li Wufeng appeared to be in hiding while secretly cultivating relationships with the commercial forces of the empire in the Jiangnan region.

In early January of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, the Western Frontier Protectorate signed a ceasefire agreement with the Peninsula Alliance, recognizing the existing territorial control of both parties. The Western Frontier provided low-interest loans to assist the Peninsula Alliance in its efforts to counter the Pasha Kingdom

On January 30, 699 in the Gregorian calendar, the Western Xinjiang army occupied the Pinglu Prefecture city, which had already been abandoned by the Kaman people, marking the return of Pinglu Prefecture under Western Xinjiang rule

In the 3rd to 5th months of the year 698 of the Common Era, the imperial army engaged in fierce battle with the army of the Khitan state in Wanning Prefecture, while Balin Prefecture also became unsettled, revealing the signs of defeat for the Khitan state.

In the 6th month of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the army of the Comini Principality invaded the territory of the Tik people, occupying the province of Ruchal. With support from the northwest, the Tik people found themselves in a standoff with the Comini, leading them to begin aligning more closely with the northwest.

In late April of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng's convoy recruited assassins in Tianshui. Liang Chongxin was infuriated and, in collaboration with the Kongtong faction, launched a massacre to eradicate the Taiping Sect in the regions of Longdong and Tianshui. Meanwhile, the Ninth Prince announced the formation of the Eighth and Ninth Legions of the Empire, while the Seventh Prince requested the establishment of the Tenth Legion, marking the beginning of military expansion for the Empire

In late October of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the followers of the Taiping Religion captured the regions of Xikang, Bashan, and Jincheng in Guanshi County, gaining control over the four prefectures of Longdong. With the exception of Lujiang Prefecture, the entire territory of Guanshi County fell, marking the emergence of the Taiping Religion's influence.

In the second month of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng met the exiled princess of the Yuejing Kingdom, Lady Li, at a banquet held in the residence of Wei Zhongxing, the Minister of Education and Health of the Empire, and was captivated by her.

In February of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng unexpectedly encountered the imperial court ceremonial officer Zhu Zimei, and was astonished by her beauty

In late December of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, the 80,000 Taiping troops from Qinghe, who had fled westward, experienced internal strife. More than 20,000 surrendered to the northwest army of Pinglu Prefecture, while 60,000 moved south to return to the areas controlled by the Taiping sect

In June of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng met Lin Yuexin at the Xilin Temple in Qingyang Prefecture, and soon thereafter, through Lin Yuexin, he became acquainted with Sofia

In the mid-November of the year 698 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Western Frontier Army achieved consecutive victories over the Baliya Principality and the northern stronghold of Woda City in the Medan Principality, after which the Medan Principality announced its surrender

In October of the year 694 of the Gregorian calendar, the Huànfèng Sect from the rivers and lakes of the Western Regions, under the instigation of the anti-Li forces, dispatched assassins to attempt to assassinate Li Wufeng. The attempt failed, leading to a deterioration in Li Wufeng's relations with various countries in the Western Regions. This marked the first instance of the rivers and lakes forces intervening in the political struggle involving Li Wufeng

In the early days of July in the year 699 of the Common Era, through diplomatic efforts in the western frontier, the Anou people abandoned their campaign to the south against the Luobi, but secured a 30% stake in the gold mines in the northern desert. Subsequently, under various pressures, the Chidi people also abandoned their intentions to advance eastward, leading to a period of peace in the Tengger Grassland

In January of the year 697 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the long-serving Minister of Military Affairs, He Zhiqiu, was dismissed due to recent unfavorable military campaigns after holding his position for over a decade. The former Deputy Minister of Military Affairs, Jilin, was appointed to succeed him as the Minister of Military Affairs.

In May of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the moderate faction of the Taiping Sect launched a failed coup. Bo Jincheng and Xu Wenzhe were placed under house arrest, while over 40,000 Taiping troops fled to Jiujiang Prefecture. Lan Bailin took control of the remaining forces of the two.

In December of the year 694 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng established an autonomous government loyal to himself in Northern Luzon, centered around the cities of Vito and Shuangduiji. He dispatched troops to attack the logistics supply center of the Komini Principality's invading forces, forcing the Komini people to withdraw from the war. Subsequently, he signed the Northern Luzon Trust Autonomous Agreement with Frederick, the envoy of the Principality of Luzon.

In December of the year 689 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng was promoted to the position of Commander of the 4th Regiment of the 3rd Division of the Imperial City Guard Corps due to his outstanding military achievements, and he was awarded the Imperial Three-Star Honor Medal

In the early days of October in the year 697 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the imperial army and the northwest army entered Hanzhong Prefecture, forcing the Lang family to negotiate with the Lin family. The Lang family ceded Lujiang and the northwest region, while the imperial army retreated to Tiannan County, and the Lin family's army withdrew to their home county of Sanjiang. Lujiang Prefecture was acquired by Li Wufeng, and Hanzhong Prefecture was reclaimed by the empire, marking the end of the struggle for control in Guanshi.

In the Gregorian calendar of the mainland, in the year 698, during the months of July and August, the 400,000-strong army of the Khitan invaded the Sanjiang Commandery and Northern Roniya, leading to the fall of Northern Roniya, Huayang Prefecture, and Yushan Prefecture

In August of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the Northwest Army officially stationed in Taixuanfu City, and the city guard, Fielding, joined under Li Wufeng's command, inspired by him

On the night of May 15, 697 in the Gregorian calendar, with the support of the Luobian people, Princess Halijinna of Loulan led the old faction of Loulan in a coup, which was suppressed by the Northwest Army. Halijinna was subsequently punished, an event historically referred to as the "May Half Coup"

In late September of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the Yinchuan Incident came to an end. Sun Yuanhui and the allied forces of the Xisulu Empire were defeated by the Northwest Army and retreated to the northern fortress of Yinchuan—Galan. Li Wufeng took control of the Yinchuan Prefecture, and both sides engaged in peace talks to cease hostilities

In January of the year 692 in the Gregorian calendar, known to later generations as the "Arm of the Emperor," Ling Tianfang joined the ranks under Li Wufeng.

In the 7th month of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, Lin Dezhi, the city defender of Anshun Prefecture, turned to the northwest, taking control of Anshun Prefecture, an event historically referred to as the "Anshun Incident"

On June 30, 698 in the Gregorian calendar, Cheng Dayou accepted the imperial amnesty, assuming the position of the city defender of Jiujiang Prefecture, serving as the Deputy Commander of the Southern Military District and the Commander of the 13th Legion, while also establishing the Independent 5th and 6th Divisions of the Southern Military District

Starting from February 692 in the Common Era, Li Wufeng initiated economic development and immigration plans

On January 18, 698 of the Common Era, the Ninth Prince Situ Lang ascended as the twenty-ninth Emperor of the Empire; the Seventh Prince Situ Yuan was granted the title of King of Chu, with territory in Jiangnan Prefecture; Li Wufeng was conferred the title of King of Qin and concurrently appointed as the military and political governor of Guansi Prefecture; Li Wan declined the title of King of Qin but officially took on the role of military and political governor of Guansi Prefecture.

In mid-March of the year 699 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng secretly visited the Lin family of Sanjiang, confirming his marital relationship with Lin Yuexin. The Sanjiang Prefecture streamlined its military forces and began to integrate into the Western Frontier Protectorate.

In early September of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the Yinchuan Incident broke out. Sun Yuanliang, the commander of the imperial city of Yinchuan, passed away, and his brother Sun Yuanhui openly defected to the imperial rival, the Xisro Empire, leading to a war with Li Wufeng over the control of Yinchuan Prefecture.

In the year 696 of the Common Era, a reconciliation agreement was reached between the Kingdom of Beijia and the parties involved, which included the opening of tariffs on both sides and the stationing of an independent infantry division from Northwest Luzon in the capital city of Beijia. At the same time, relations with the Robei Alliance deteriorated.

In the late November of the year 696 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, the Taiping Army launched another attack in the He Shuo Commandery, resulting in another devastating defeat for the imperial forces. The Hejian Prefecture and the Jinzhong Prefecture fell one after another. In light of the critical situation, Situ Jun took command of the defense of the Tianshui Prefecture. At this point, four out of the five prefectures in the He Shuo Commandery had fallen to the Taiping Sect, and the situation in the imperial capital was dire

In late December of the year 695 of the Gregorian calendar, the Imperial City Guard Legion advanced northward and engaged in a major battle with the vanguard of the Taiping Army, achieving a great victory at Niutou Town

In March of the year 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the mainland secretly supported the Wenna army in the northwest and sent people to Tian Nan County to incite rebellion. Li Wufeng began to establish connections with the Mandi tribe in Tian Nan County.

In the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, during the months of March to April, comprehensive negotiations were held with the five countries of the Northwest and the Western Regions. The five countries established the Western Regions Alliance, with Li Wufeng serving as the leader. The Director of the Alliance's Administrative Office was appointed as Saibo, and the Deputy Director was appointed as Abushyev. Li Wufeng controlled the overall situation in the Western Regions

In late December of the year 697 of the Common Era, the Second Corps of the Kaman Empire, consisting of 30,000 troops, advanced southward to Pinglu Prefecture. They encountered the Northwestern Army on the northern plains of Pinglu Prefecture. Ultimately, the corps commander, Hoffman, committed suicide in the line of duty, with only over 8,000 soldiers surrendering. Simultaneously, the garrison of Pinglu Prefecture also surrendered, allowing the Northwestern Army to reclaim the entire territory of Pinglu Prefecture

In March 696 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, Prime Minister Ramo of the Beiga Kingdom and General Kruv of Luzon arrived in Qingyang City one after the other to negotiate with the Northwest. Ultimately, the Northwest reached agreements with the Beiga Kingdom and the Grand Duchy of Luzon, whereby the First Infantry Division of North Luzon would be stationed in the Beiga Kingdom, and the Grand Duchy of Luzon would fully withdraw from Shuangduifu, restoring the treaty signed the previous year

In August of the year 697 of the mainland Gregorian calendar, with the cooperation of the Anou people, the Chidi people annihilated over 200,000 troops of the Luobi people's guard. In astonishment, Li Wufeng demanded that the Chidi people engage in peace talks with the Luobi people under the threat of military force. In light of the surrounding regions' support for the Northwest's discussions, the Chidi people were compelled to negotiate with the Luobi people

In the latter part of July 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Northwest and Sanjiang signed the "Li Linmi Agreement." The Lin family’s vassals were in the Northwest. Ultimately, the seven divisions of the Northwest army engaged in fierce combat with the nine divisions of the Lin family (six regular divisions and three garrison divisions). After both sides suffered heavy losses and retreated, the situation in Sanjiang stabilized

In November of the year 695 of the Common Era, the Taiping Sect once again ignited a wave of uprisings in the northern regions of the Tang Empire. The four prefectures of Pinglu, Qinghe, Anyuan, and Yulin in Beiyuan County fell successively. Following this, the two prefectures of Cangzhou and Yunchong in Yanyun County also changed hands one after another. On November 19, the leader of the Taiping Sect, Dao Fang, announced the establishment of the Taiping Holy Nation in Anyuan, marking the Taiping Sect's emergence as a significant political and military force in the Eastern Continent.

In late September to October of the year 697 in the Gregorian calendar, the Southern Army of Hanzhong besieged the city of Hanzhong, igniting the Battle of Hanzhong. At the same time, the Northwestern Army advanced from Kunlun Pass, splitting into two routes to occupy Bashan Prefecture, seize Cuiping Pass, and besiege the city of Lujiang. This marked the beginning of the collapse of the Lang family's influence in the Guanshi region, causing a tremor among the major powers of the empire

On October 12, 698 in the mainland Gregorian calendar, the allied forces of the King of Xiang and the King of Qin captured Baling City, restoring the entire territory of Baling Prefecture.

In the early days of January 697 of the Gregorian calendar, the Northwest Army, led by Li Wufeng, besieged Longdong Prefecture. The Northwest Army successfully captured Longdong Prefecture City using the newly invented Tongbai poison gas. However, due to certain circumstances, Li Wufeng allowed the Taiping Army's garrison commander Fan Yunhai and his over 20,000 troops to escape, thus maintaining control over the entire territory of Longdong Prefecture

In April of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar in the mainland, Princess Sofia of the former Jemilo Kingdom and Lin Yuexin arrived successively at Zhegu Pass, where they met and decided to travel together to Qingyang

In early April of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, Cheng Dayou, the commander of the Taiping Army, shifted his focus to attacking Wuhu County in Jiujiang Prefecture. The entire territory of Jiujiang Prefecture fell into enemy hands, and the Taiping Church refused to take over the administration. The rift between Cheng Dayou and the senior leadership of the Taiping Church gradually deepened

In April of the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, the emissaries of the Chidi people, Kalong, and the representatives of the Baiyin people, Duoluo, secretly visited Li Wufeng from the Saikes tribe.

In late October of the year 694 of the Common Era, the powerful mainland nations of the Pasha Kingdom and the Komini Principality jointly dispatched troops to invade the neighboring Luzon Grand Duchy, triggering the Luzon Incident

In mid-March of the year 696 of the Gregorian calendar, the Kaman army achieved a decisive victory over the imperial and Jielok allied forces in the northern region of the Duchy of Jielok. The northeastern city of Fanlin was besieged, and the situation for Jielok took a dramatic turn for the worse

On September 3, 698 of the Gregorian calendar, the Taiping Army led by Lan Bailin entered the central region of the Empire, restoring the Empire's control over Jinzhong Prefecture. The Taiping Army was reorganized into the Fourteenth Corps. On the same day, the Western Frontier Army regained full control over Hejian Prefecture, leading to the downfall of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom, which had lasted for three years.

In January 694 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng led his troops to quell the rebellions in the Guide and Bonan prefectures, successfully recovering both prefectures

In the early days of September in the year 697 of the Gregorian calendar, Li Wufeng convened the first Unity and Peace Conference of various ethnic groups in the Northwest at Qingyang Prefecture, where he delivered a declaration titled "The Oath of the Overlord," formally expressing his grand ambition to conquer the world to his subordinates. At the same time, Su Qin signed the "Friendly Peace Treaty between the Xisilu Empire and the Northwest Prefecture and Affiliated Territories of the Tanghe Empire" with the Xisilu Empire, leading to peace talks and a stabilization of the situation in Yinchuan Prefecture.