Chapter 987 The Rakshasa Kingdom’s Delegation

"You can have any reward you want." Lu Ming doted on this daughter, who bore a heavy burden.

While her other daughters could play carefree, she had to learn to pretend and navigate politics.

Her childhood was practically devoid of joy, thus requiring her to receive even more love.

The feudal dynasty destined women to never ascend the throne.

Even if they wanted to, it would be incredibly difficult.

In thousands of years of history, only one Empress Wu Zetian (Wu Meiniang) had ever become emperor; it was too early to talk about such things now.

"Then let Daddy set aside one day each month to spend with me!" Lu Yue smiled slyly, her charming face knowing she could have any other reward.

But this companionship was the best. If she spent time with her father often, and a bond formed, what wouldn't she have?

"Okay, then Daddy will set aside one day each month for you, my little darling." Lu Ming hugged his fragrant daughter and kissed her. Now wasn't the time; his daughter needed her energy to study.

Doing anything else would only distract her.

Besides, the beginning was always the hardest. She needed to observe, learn, and ask questions. In the court, it wasn't just the lower-ranking officials who were loyal; they were also scheming.

They would scheme for their own benefit. He needed to learn to see through their lies and to counter them with cunning.

And that was just the basics. He also needed to cultivate his own talent, and only those he could use effectively would... "Alright, there are some things you really can't get someone to do unless they're close to you."

After playing with his daughter until late at night, Lu Ming surprisingly didn't have anyone else serve him in bed.

Instead, he had the Empress come over, and the three of them slept together, chatting until they fell asleep, a scene of familial bliss.

The next day, Lu Ming continued to participate in the cabinet's reminiscences.

This time, however, the Crown Prince arrived, dressed in special attire and a crown, making it impossible to discern any androgynous style.

"Greetings, Your Majesty."

"Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

"Rise."

Lu Yue said with a smile, "This humble one is merely observing today. You are all my father's trusted advisors; please guide me in the future!"

"Your Highness is too kind. This old minister will certainly impart all my knowledge." "Prime Minister Jia Fan is very honest; he is only loyal to His Majesty. Who His Majesty is is completely unimportant."

After a whole day of cabinet meetings, Lu Yue's head was spinning.

However, she persevered and listened. She needed to share the burden with her father and experience what it felt like to have the weight of the nation on her shoulders.

Lu Ming explained some key points to her that evening and gave her ample time to adapt.

Genius isn't something that happens overnight; it requires continuous cultivation.

"My daughter is already very talented, but her official position..." The struggle on the field is an unseen bloodbath.

As long as one holds power, minor flaws on the surface are insignificant.

Wang Yi even specially invited Grandmother Jia to guide her daughter and pleaded with Lu Ming not to get aroused again and impregnate Grandmother Jia.

Grandmother Jia nurtured many outstanding girls; in the Jia family, Yuan Chun, Ying Chun, Tan Chun, and Xi Chun were all trained by Grandmother Jia.

Each one was excellent, especially Tan Chun, who was even capable of managing people. Two months later.

A special delegation arrived in Yuncheng, entering the city... At that time, many people gathered to watch.

Because they were blond and blue-eyed, both men and women.

Some even had brown curly hair, looking quite different from the Han Chinese.

The leader, the prince of the Rakshasa Kingdom, had come to pay homage to the Qin Dynasty after being defeated and forced to submit.

The Slavs, later known as the Russians, were fearless and warlike, but not skilled in warfare.

Therefore, under the strategy of Pang Tong and Wu Yong, using only a simple method of reducing the number of cooking fires and increasing the number of troops, the Rakshasa army was routed for dozens of miles, and the 30,000-strong Rakshasa army was defeated. The army was led into the canyon, where a barrage of arrows annihilated all 30,000 soldiers.

Then, the cavalry attacked, driving the Russians hundreds of miles away.

These Russians, who had risen to power through banditry, quickly surrendered and sent an envoy with vast amounts of gold and silver to visit the Qin emperor.

This is what banditry is like; Europe at this time had virtually no civilization to speak of.

Without the Four Great Inventions, they were nothing!

Everywhere was filthy excrement and urine; the invention of high heels... Actually, it was simply because European streets were littered with excrement and urine, and they invented it to avoid getting their feet dirty!

It sounds ridiculous, but that's the truth.

The barbarity of pirate civilization lies in its belief in might. If you have the biggest fist, they'll be as docile as grandsons.

But if you can't defeat them, they'll pounce like hungry wolves, tearing their prey to shreds.

Before arriving, the Russians even hired a translator.

When they saw the magnificent city walls, they immediately felt ashamed of their own inadequacy.

One On the road, they traveled on concrete paths, sturdy floors, and on novel bicycles.

This transportation system was very convenient, with highways connecting cities.

Furthermore, upgrades were being made to the existing infrastructure for reinforcement.

Everything here overturned their worldview, and they witnessed why the Qin Dynasty was so powerful.

The rich land and the formidable army—they were unaware that someone had repeatedly suggested lowering the status of the army.

And those who made the suggestions were all powerful aristocratic families.

Because the existence of the army would... They felt fear.

Lu Ming didn't indulge them; he simply sent them to the frontier.

He sent them to the borderlands and instructed Ma Chao, Zhang Liao, and Lü Bu—military generals who had served on the frontier—to give these civil officials a good 'care'.

Without some hardship, they wouldn't know how they got their current peaceful lives.

Weakening the army?

What a joke! They can't even build battleships, let alone weaken them!

The magnificent palace, the beautiful palace maids, the imposing black-armored guards—just standing here... A palpable pressure, like a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood, swept over them.

The prince of the Rakshasa Kingdom swallowed hard; it was truly terrifying.

Compared to them, the Rakshasa army was like a mob.

The only reason they were able to hold their own earlier was because some soldiers hadn't submitted to Lu Ming.

Only by gaining loyalty could one have the opportunity to change ranks.

The difference between soldiers who changed ranks and those who didn't was probably like the difference between Ip Man and an elderly Biden.

With a single punch, they could kill their opponent; in battle, with the support of superior weaponry, they could even easily annihilate a small country.