Chapter 438: Striving to Achieve the KPI (18) [Seeking Monthly Tickets]
“If they take Shousheng and Shaoxuan as role models, they will work even harder.” Hearing that the soldiers were highly motivated to learn, Shen Tang asked curiously, and only then did she understand the reason. She smiled and chatted casually, “Childhood and adolescence are the golden period for learning. It is difficult to learn anything when you are older, and the efficiency is far less than when you are young. If you can’t learn literature, then learning martial arts is just right.”
The threshold for literary appreciation is too high.
In comparison, the Courageous Warrior is actually easier.
While older soldiers may not reach their full potential, they still have a chance to cultivate martial prowess. Even those who are merely low-ranking warriors have a significantly higher survival rate than ordinary people. Of course, the amount of military merit and luck required to cultivate such prowess is considerable.
This can only be achieved through luck and fighting on the battlefield.
Shen Tang would not mistreat any soldier who fought for her, regardless of their background, age, or talent. In the military camp and on the battlefield, she would only consider strength and merit. Rewards would be given based on merit, regardless of anything else.
Lin Feng said, "Brother Shousheng and Sister Shaoxuan are not role models that can be openly and publicly promoted."
This involves the secrets of their own lord.
Shen Tang thought about it and agreed.
"One day we can live openly and honestly."
Although it is said that if you live a long and hard life, you can live to be ninety-nine.
But hiding her true colors isn't her style.
Lin Feng's eyes lit up, and he nodded emphatically, saying decisively, "If it is my lord's will, it will definitely be accomplished."
Shen Tang chuckled and said, "So confident?"
"Of course! My lord is the most special one!"
Her lord was the first female scholar-official; no daughter before her had ever possessed such ability. Her lord's existence might not have freed all women from suffering, but it certainly ignited a small flame within them.
As long as the flame remains lit, there is hope.
Shen Tang chuckled and teased, "Wow, wow, who did you learn this from? Why did you have to be a toxic fan?"
What is a "toxic fan"?
Shen Tang pondered, "It's just that I only like one person."
Lin Feng admitted, "I do only like my lord."
So this is what "toxic stan" is called. I've learned something new.
Shen Tang: "..."
There was an inexplicable sense of déjà vu about corrupting a child, and Shen Tang felt a chill run down her spine, fearing that her father, Chu Wuhui, might draw his sword and chop her up. Gu Chi, who was resting nearby with his arms crossed, heard this and couldn't help but scoff. Did Lin Feng really need to be corrupted?
The way this kid chops off heads is so skillful that even the executioner would give him a thumbs up and say he's a professional.
The following night, they attacked another tribe.
On the seventh day of their march, they launched a surprise attack on the third tribe.
The key to a successful strike is speed, ruthlessness, and accuracy – these are the three essential words.
at the same time--
A storm was brewing in the Ten Crows Royal Court, which, along with the annihilation of the three tribes, would turn the world upside down.
Since receiving some well-intentioned advice from his confidant that day, Su Shiyilu had no choice but to admit the truth of what the other party said.
He led his men on horseback to the royal court at top speed.
Due to their unique customs, the Ten Crows did not have fixed cities or residences. However, this generation's king was ambitious and wanted to emulate the various countries on the continent in many ways. After his own tribe emerged victorious, he forcefully occupied the most fertile and prosperous area of the Ten Crows and embarked on a massive construction project, building a magnificent and towering royal city. After more than a decade of construction, it was indeed a bustling and vibrant place.
All commodities are traded here.
Merchants frequently traveled between the two places.
The capital city was thriving, with a population of nearly 200,000 at its peak, and many nobles and officials of the Ten Crows lived there for a long time.
Su Shiyilu sensed something was wrong as soon as he entered the city.
It wasn't that there was an ambush nearby, but rather that people's attitude towards him was far less enthusiastic and respectful than before.
He remained calm and suppressed his thoughts.
After entering the city and resting briefly, they went to see the king.
To my surprise, I was stopped at the door.
He said, "I have important business to discuss with Your Majesty."
The servant said, "His Majesty has ordered that no one be seen."
"I will not see you either?"
"No one will be seen."
Su Shiyilu's heart began to pound.
The treatment I received at the royal court this time was completely different from the last time.
He had sent a letter to his sister, and this time he met the Queen very smoothly. However, the Queen before him was completely different from the elegant and graceful sister he remembered; her brows revealed an unconcealable weariness and haggardness.
Su Shiyilu immediately became furious.
He blurted out, "Sister, who's making you unhappy? Tell your brother, and I'll kill him for you!"
The Queen wiped away her tears, her tone arrogant: "Kill, kill, kill, you think you can kill the King?"
Su Shiyilu was greatly surprised: "Is it the King?"
The Queen sighed heavily and said, "Brother, you may not know this, but a few days ago, news of your failure to escort the enemy and your brutal killing by bandits spread throughout the entire royal court. Not long after, someone impeached you, saying that you accepted bribes and monopolized military power..."
Almost immediately after news of Su Shiyi's "death" arrived, the King, heartbroken, wanted to bestow posthumous honors upon Su Shiyi, but a group of opposing ministers immediately emerged. It's unclear where they gathered their evidence, but each piece was detrimental to him. The King listened with a livid face for an entire afternoon; his already frail and aged body couldn't withstand the stress and anxiety, and he suddenly fell ill.
Although news of Su Shiyilu's survival quickly spread, the criticism from the court only intensified.
In order to quell public anger, an investigation had to be ordered.
Even the Queen received a cold shoulder several times.
"Is accepting bribes a big deal?"
Upon hearing this, Su Shiyilu cursed the others for being nosy.
He always sought personal gain when helping others. As a high-ranking official, even if he refused to accept bribes, people would always find ways to give him money, especially wealthy merchants who wanted protection from those doing business in the royal court.
Even if he didn't accept the money from those merchants, someone else would.
How could the king not know about this?
Hehe, it's crystal clear.
The King's private treasury has reached its current size thanks in no small part to him. Where the money comes from is perfectly clear to everyone, isn't it?
As for the matter of monopolizing military power...
That would be utter nonsense.
He was the king's most trusted brother and minister. The king held court, and he acted as his shadow, fighting on the battlefield, subduing those rebellious tribes, or leading troops to attack Yonggu Pass to obtain food and wealth to overcome difficulties when food was scarce...
He monopolized military power?
Isn't it to take control of the military power for the king?
Can the king feel at ease if military power is in the hands of others?
"Sister, don't worry about this." Su Shiyilu asked with a serious face, "Do you remember which gossipy ringleaders were they?"
They need to know why the flowers are so red!
The Queen replied, "Of course I remember everything."
She didn't gain her position solely through her elder brother; she had spies in both the imperial court and the harem, and was well-informed.
She hadn't taken the matter to heart at first, because the king had always trusted her brother. But this time he was furious and even ordered an investigation into Su Shiyilu's embezzlement, bribery, and monopolization of military power, which made her quite uneasy.
"Brother, do you think the King is..."
What is it?
"You prefer one of the other mixed-breeds?"
She had not previously worried about her son's throne.
I've been feeling a bit worried these past few days.
Su Shiyilu sneered, "Don't worry, sister. No one but your child can touch the throne of the next king. Anyone who dares to lay a hand on it will have their hand chopped off! The throne? They're not even worthy of coveting it! Sister, besides this, is there any other news?"
The Queen recalled: "Yes, someone brought news this morning that two tribes under the fourth prince's command have been wiped out."
"It was taken down?"
"Leave no one alive!" The Queen didn't know the details, but that didn't stop her from speculating about the killer's identity. "Brother, which of them do you think did it?"
(End of this chapter)
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