Qin Ze sensed the tension in the young emperor's eyes, and he couldn't help but sneer inwardly. The more he learned about this young emperor, the more he felt that he was ultimately just a child, lacking worldly experience and a resilient character.
Qin Ze said calmly, "Your Majesty, please stay by my side these days."
The young emperor felt somewhat relieved after hearing this, but still couldn't help asking, "What do you want to do to me?"
Qin Ze smiled slightly and said, "I haven't decided yet. Maybe I'll let you go back someday when I'm in a good mood."
These words were full of banter, but they also revealed Qin Ze's confidence and control over the situation.
Although the young emperor was the monarch of the empire, he appeared like a trapped beast in front of Qin Ze, only able to obey his arrangements and unable to make his own decisions.
Although the young emperor was furious with Qin Ze's attitude, he was also well aware that he was in a very passive position. Unable to control the situation, he could only silently endure it, his heart filled with resentment and anxiety. He knew that the most important thing right now was to win the support of the court officials; only if they united could he possibly change the status quo and return to the capital.
The young emperor began to secretly plot how he could contact his ministers, let them know about his predicament, and evoke their sympathy and attention.
When the young emperor was somewhat annoyed by Qin Ze's attitude, his lips trembled slightly, but he immediately fell silent. He knew that getting angry now would be useless; he had to wait for an opportunity.
Suddenly, a messenger rushed into the young emperor's carriage. The soldier looked anxious and was covered in sweat. He reported to Qin Ze, "Reporting to the General, the foreign tribes have invaded!"
The news hit Qin Ze like a bombshell. His brows furrowed, and his gaze sharpened. Without hesitation, he left the young emperor's carriage and swiftly returned to his central military tent.
Inside the tent, Zhao Yunfei was already studying the situation on the map, his eyes focused and calm. Qin Ze entered and informed him of the situation. At this moment, the alien forces marked in red on the map were approaching the border.
Zhao Yunfei raised his head to face Qin Ze, his expression serious and resolute. He said, "General, the messenger reports that the alien race has invaded. It seems they have no intention of letting this go. We need to take immediate action."
Qin Ze immediately ordered his soldiers to advance at full speed back to the border to prepare for the invasion of the foreign tribes. Zhao Yunfei looked at the map, puzzled. He turned to Qin Ze and asked, "General, the young emperor is under house arrest at such a dangerous time. What should we do?"
Qin Ze frowned and thought for a moment before replying, "Zhao Yunfei, the situation is urgent. We must concentrate our forces, defend the border, and stabilize morale. As for the young emperor, I've decided to take him to the battlefield. Although the battlefield is full of dangers, with me here, his safety should be guaranteed."
Zhao Yunfei was slightly surprised, but he understood Qin Ze's considerations.
The young emperor, confined to his carriage, gradually noticed the unusual activity within the army. The vibrations of the carriage and the sounds of the soldiers bustling about were all unusual. He frowned, feeling uneasy. He then requested to see Qin Ze, hoping to find out what was happening.
Qin Ze heard the young emperor's request and prepared to answer. However, just as he was about to speak, he suddenly heard a system notification, the voice exceptionally clear: "Please refuse the young emperor's request. Reward: Explanation of the Trial of the Investiture of the Gods!"
Qin Ze was taken aback, thinking, "What the heck? Why is the system giving a hint to the little emperor? Could it be that the little emperor is a woman?!"
Because only women can elicit a systemic response.
Qin Ze stared intently at the young emperor sitting inside the carriage, his gaze gradually sharpening and becoming focused. His eyes moved back and forth over the young emperor, trying to find anything unusual.
Gradually, Qin Ze's eyes settled on the young emperor's face, and he began to observe him closely. The young emperor's features were indeed exquisite, with red lips and white teeth, but Qin Ze gradually noticed something unusual. The young emperor's eyebrows and eye contours seemed slightly softer, possessing some feminine characteristics compared to a young man.
Qin Ze's brow furrowed, a wave of shock washing over him. This unexpected discovery plunged him into deep thought. He wondered, "This young emperor is actually a woman? This discovery is simply unbelievable. What kind of uproar would it cause if the people of the empire knew their emperor was a woman?"
The young emperor felt uneasy under Qin Ze's gaze, and he stared back nervously, a hint of unease in his eyes. It was difficult for him to remain calm in this situation. He didn't understand what was happening, but he could sense that the general's attitude towards him had changed.
The young emperor couldn't help but ask urgently, "General, what exactly happened?" His voice carried a hint of unease and annoyance; he disliked being kept in the dark, especially at such a crucial moment.
Qin Ze smiled faintly, seemingly not intending to reveal too much. He replied, "It's nothing, Your Majesty, you should rest well!"
Not to mention that he didn't want to tell the young emperor what had happened in the first place, now that the system had issued a task, he was even less willing to say anything.
The young emperor was enraged by Qin Ze's answer. He stared at Qin Ze with displeasure and confusion in his expression.
A system notification sounded.
"Ding! Congratulations on completing the mission! Reward: Trials from the Investiture of the Gods!"
"First, complete the mission of eliminating the alien race!"
Second, unify the entire country!
"Third, eliminate the hierarchical system!"
Upon hearing the three tasks announced by the system, Qin Ze's brow furrowed slightly. The first task, eliminating the alien race, seemed urgent, especially given the current border invasion. This task appeared to require him to take immediate action to ensure the nation's safety. Qin Ze understood that while the task was pressing, it wasn't particularly difficult to complete, and he was confident he could lead the army to repel the alien invasion.
However, the second task gave Qin Ze a headache. Unifying the entire country was no easy task, especially given the complex web of various domestic forces and the turbulent political situation. Achieving national unification would require overcoming countless difficulties and challenges, and Qin Ze knew it would be a long and arduous struggle.
What troubled Qin Ze most was the third task: eliminating the hierarchical system. The hierarchical system of feudal society was deeply entrenched, and abolishing it would involve multiple areas, including politics, society, and culture, making it extremely difficult. Qin Ze understood that this task would trigger enormous social changes and would face strong opposition from those who had already benefited from the system.
These three trials in the Investiture of the Gods were meant to kill him!
But he would definitely be unwilling to give up just like that.
Qin Ze silently made a decision in his heart. He understood that the most urgent task at hand was to eliminate the alien races. The Northern Border had been preparing for war for so many years and had already accumulated enough strength to deal with these alien races.
Ignoring the young emperor's anger, Qin Ze left the emperor's carriage and immediately commanded the army to begin a rapid march. He knew time was of the essence and they had to reach the northern border as soon as possible to face the threat of the foreign tribes.
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