Ying Zhao drooped his handsome eyes, feeling extremely aggrieved.
That's the way his voice is, and he can't control himself.
"Mom said I'm going through a normal voice change period."
"Ahem, that was Father's fault."
Ying Zheng received his son's aggrieved look, his expression froze, and he cleared his throat twice to apologize.
He was afraid that the kid would go back and complain to his wife again, so he calmly changed the subject.
"Now, our Great Qin has taken the Xiongnu, Yuezhi, the Western Regions, the Donghu, and the Western Qiang under its control, and our territory has expanded by millions of miles."
"Compared to the first unification, the territory has expanded more than three times."
"In just over a decade, the Great Qin Empire has established such a vast foundation, unifying the vast land and bringing blessings to future generations for eternity. This is truly an unprecedented achievement!"
The emperor, who was already in his forties, was gaining more and more power.
Even though he remained eternally youthful and his appearance remained unchanged after taking the elixir, the traces of time were still left on his handsome face.
The cold brows became steady and restrained, and the pair of phoenix eyes that concealed a sharp edge became more and more like the abyss of the sea, deep and unfathomable, calm and elusive.
The intimidating aura of a supreme ruler was deliberately restrained, like a towering and immovable mountain, or the vast and impenetrable starry sky.
The only thing that has not changed is the ambition to be a master of all trades.
And the spirit of never stopping and forging ahead.
Even though time passes and things change, even though he owns the whole world and is rich, even though he has a wife and children by his side and lives a happy life, this extraordinary willpower remains unchanged.
Ying Zheng stared intently at his highly anticipated heir. In his sharp eyes, there was a father's satisfaction with his son, as well as the expectation of an emperor for his crown prince.
"However, the Empire's expedition will never cease, and the Xuanniao banner of the Qin cavalry will forever fly high."
"Until the world is unified and all the lands belong to Qin!"
"Even... the mysterious starry sky above the nine heavens..."
"Prince Zhao, as my heir and crown prince of the empire, can you shoulder such a great responsibility?"
The low voice was sacred and majestic, and suddenly awakened Ying Zhao, who was feeling excited and passionate.
Without any hesitation, he looked solemn and determined as he swore the oath solemnly and reverently.
"I will live up to my father's high expectations, the empire's mission, and the hearts of the people!"
Ying Zheng stared at the boy's phoenix eyes that were as bright as stars, and seemed to see the burning ambition and unswerving will.
"good!"
He nodded in satisfaction, then his eyes narrowed and he asked in a calm voice.
"Then tell me, where should the empire's sword be aimed next?"
Faced with the sudden test from his father, Ying Zhao did not panic.
He lowered his head slightly, frowned, and fell into deep thought.
After a while, a strange light flashed in his eyes. He immediately stood up, walked to the world map, and decisively picked up the black battle flag and inserted it somewhere.
"After conquering the Western Qiang, the Maurya Empire became adjacent to our Great Qin, and its national strength was strong. As the saying goes, there can't be two tigers in one mountain."
"Even if we can establish friendly diplomatic relations between our two countries, how can we allow others to sleep soundly beside our bed?"
"Since the death of that prosperous king, the regime has been unstable, royal power has been divided, local separatist forces have been everywhere, civil wars have continued, and people's morale has been weakened. The Maurya Empire has been in decline."
"When two tigers fight, one is bound to be injured. Why not take advantage of their internal troubles and strike first?"
The young man's deep and hoarse voice explained his views, his tone full of confidence that he was sure of victory, and his deep and calm phoenix eyes flashed with a calm and wise light.
Confucius said, "A young man of fifteen should be determined to study."
However, the fifteen-year-old Ying Zhao was already discussing state affairs with the king.
If his first time in office three years ago was the beginning of his talent, then his talent three years later was fully revealed.
Although his face is still a little immature, his extraordinary bearing and far-sighted wisdom all demonstrate the majesty and elegance of a crown prince.
As his father, Emperor Ying Zheng taught him how to master the power of an emperor and handle state affairs, so he witnessed his growth step by step into becoming a qualified crown prince.
After hearing the satisfactory answer, the originally stern and solemn emperor finally revealed a smile of appreciation.
"Hahaha, what a great way to strike first!"
"Excellent! Excellent!"
"The Crown Prince already has the bearing of a ruler, no less than my father, the Emperor!"
The last word of praise was like a bolt from the blue, startling Ying Zhao, who had been calm and composed just now.
He shook his head hurriedly, a blush of shame on his face.
"Your Majesty, you are overly flattering. I still have many shortcomings. How dare I be so arrogant as to compare myself to you, Your Majesty?"
"You are my highly anticipated successor, and my beloved child. I allow you to be arrogant."
Ying Zheng patted the young man's shoulder and said with great dominance.
Whether as a king or as a father, he hoped that his son would become a wise and capable emperor in the future, succeed the throne, and continue the glory of the Qin Empire.
This is also his deep obsession in past and present lives.
When Ying Zhao heard his father's words of favoritism, he was deeply moved.
His father's love for him was as silent as a mountain as always.
When he was young, he allowed him to ride on his shoulders and play. When he grew up, he taught him everything carefully and never became estranged from him because of the imperial power.
He couldn't help but show off himself without reservation just like he did when he was a child in order to win his father's praise.
"Father, I have another humble opinion."
"Well, just speak freely."
Ying Zheng replied with interest, a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
Seeing that his father was listening attentively, Ying Zhao was greatly encouraged. After organizing his thoughts a little, he poured out all the ideas that had been brewing for a long time.
"Although our Great Qin has firearms, the Maurya Empire has a strong military force. Even if we succeed in attacking solely by land, we will still lose a lot of troops."
"Now that we are taking the lead in launching the industrial revolution, why not build shipyards, train the navy, and cultivate maritime military superiority?"
"This way, we can attack from both land and sea. It will be a sure win and we will surely defeat the Maurya Empire!"
Ying Zhao analyzed clearly.
But his passionate tone and sparkling eyes could not conceal his excitement.
But when he received his father's approving look, his enthusiasm calmed down and he continued to analyze the matter in detail.
"In addition, the rise of the shipping industry will inevitably open up shipping routes to other continents of the world, opening up the Maritime Silk Road and thus promoting economic and trade exchanges."
"Most importantly, it allows us to secretly gather information about the Western nations and prepare for future world conquests."
"Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we win every battle. Only by seizing the initiative can our Great Qin stand forever at the top of the world."
This speech is full of insightful views and is refreshing.
Ying Zheng's eyes became a little complicated, with surprise, thought, admiration... but more of it was relief.
He looked at the spirited young man, his eyes deep and distant, filled with weighing and consideration.
The next moment, a low and majestic voice slowly sounded.
"It was Father who underestimated you. You already possess the vision and courage to rule the world."
"How about I leave this matter to you?"
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