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Chapter 81 The True Ruler of the World (Seeking Subscriptions)

On the grasslands, a thousand-strong black-armored cavalry force, like a sharp dagger, precisely pierced the heart of a medium-sized tribe.

The leading captain didn't even bother with words, simply pointing his long sword forward and uttering a single word.

"kill!"

The iron hooves of warhorses instantly shattered the tranquility of the grassland, the tribe's tents were easily set on fire, and the panicked herders scattered and fled.

However, to their despair, some of the lower-class herders who should have fought alongside them turned against them, helping the Central Plains army to identify the location of those nobles.

"General, Chief Batu's cattle and sheep are all in that pen!"

"Over there! Those are the tents where they hide women!"

Chen Ye's psychological warfare tactics were more deadly than the sharpest swords.

It easily tore apart the internal conflicts of the grassland tribes, turning those long-oppressed grassroots herders into the most loyal guides of the Da Chen army.

These black-armored soldiers were even more ferocious than wolves and tigers.

They had undergone the most rigorous training, making them formidable fighters, and their desire for military merit was almost insane.

Therefore, in their eyes, these are not enemies, but walking military merits and piles of readily available cattle and sheep wealth.

This steppe war, later known as the Black Catastrophe, lasted for a full month.

When Chen Ye personally led the main force of the central army and marched to the shores of the vast desert in one fell swoop, uprooting the most powerful Golden Horde royal court on the grasslands, the entire grasslands' will to resist completely collapsed.

The once-arrogant Khan of the steppe, along with the heads of all his descendants, were piled up in front of the golden tent, forming a mound of heads.

From then on, the grassland problem that had plagued the Central Plains for hundreds of years was wiped out in one fell swoop.

Before the civil officials in the court could finish writing their eulogies, Chen Ye's gaze had already turned to the west.

To deal with the equally unruly barbarians to the west, Chen Ye didn't even bother to come up with new tricks; he simply used the same methods he had on the grasslands.

Simple, straightforward, but extremely useful.

Six months later, the heads of the leaders of the various Western Barbarian tribes were sent back to the capital by fast horse, announcing that another vast territory had been incorporated into the territory of the Great Chen Dynasty.

At this time, the territory of the Great Chen Dynasty was far larger than that of any previous dynasty.

In the imperial court, both civil and military officials believed that this was an unprecedented achievement and a remarkable feat.

But Chen Ye was not satisfied with this.

He stood before the enormous map, his gaze sweeping across the vast territory and landing on the azure ocean to the east.

“Your Majesty, the construction of the navy is extremely costly, and our dynasty has been under a maritime ban for many years and has no experience in naval warfare. Perhaps…” a Ministry of Revenue official cautiously suggested.

Chen Ye didn't turn around, but simply pointed to an island on the map.

“This island nation occupies the sea, monopolizes trade routes, and frequently harasses my coastal prefectures and counties, killing my people and plundering my wealth. If I want to go to sea, I must first destroy it.”

"Do you, my beloved ministers, wish for my descendants to suffer the same fate as me, facing these wolves year after year?"

His voice wasn't loud, but it silenced the entire hall.

No one can shake the emperor's will.

The island nation across the sea quickly received the news, but they scoffed at it.

In their view, the Great Chen Dynasty was merely the overlord of the land, while the sea was their domain.

An army that has never fought a naval battle wants to challenge their century-old navy?
It's simply a fantasy.

Chen Ye remained unmoved by this, but instead intensified the construction of warships and the training of the navy.

Five years later.

An unprecedentedly large fleet set sail from the port of Dachen, its sails blotting out the sky and bearing the prominent character "Chen".

The outcome of the war surprised even those who were pessimistic about it and thought it was a waste of resources and manpower.

In just two years, the island nation's navy, which had once dominated the seas, was utterly defeated and its main force was wiped out.

After landing, the army of Da Chen swept through the island nation with unstoppable momentum, bringing the entire island under its control.

As for the pirates entrenched on various trade routes, they were also wiped out by this newly formed and powerful navy.

From then on, there were no more rivals at sea.

Chen Ye then ordered the lifting of the maritime ban and encouraged trade.

In a short time, coastal towns prospered at an astonishing pace.

Countless merchant ships, laden with silk, porcelain, and tea, set sail and returned with mountains of gold, silver, and rare treasures. The world was finally unified.

From his ascension to the throne to the present, in just over a decade, Chen Ye has transformed a crumbling old dynasty into an unprecedentedly powerful and vast empire.

Therefore, Chen Ye was also revered as the true ruler of the world and a wise monarch for all ages.

But at this moment, a new problem arose for everyone.

That is, the emperor has no heir to this day.

For a newly established empire, this was a matter of paramount importance, enough to shake the very foundations of the nation.

At first, it was just a few officials who submitted memorials, offering earnest advice. Later, almost all the civil and military officials in the court joined in.

"Your Majesty, the country cannot be without an heir for even a day!"

"Your Majesty, please expand your harem and ensure the continuation of the Great Chen dynasty!"

Inside the Imperial Study, Wang Xing and Meng Xu stood on either side of each other, spitting as they spoke.

Meng Yi has now retired to his hometown to enjoy his later years.

Meng Xu succeeded his father as commander of the Imperial Guards. As for Wang Xing, he held multiple positions and was undoubtedly the top military figure after Chen Ye.

But these two ruthless generals who kill without blinking an eye on the battlefield are now like two worried old mothers, nagging Chen Ye endlessly.

Chen Ye had a headache from their noise.

He had absolutely no interest in women.

Over the years, besides building the country like a simulation game, his greatest pleasure has been immersing himself in the world of martial arts.

The talent of Martial Arts Heavenly Heart was practically tailor-made for him. No matter how complex or profound the martial arts were, they held no secrets for him. He could learn them in no time and master them in no time. There was no such thing as a bottleneck.

He could clearly feel that he was getting stronger every day.

The feeling of having power and being in control of everything is far more appealing than romantic love.

But in the end, he could not resist the loyalty of the entire court.

"Alright, alright!" Chen Ye waved his hand impatiently. "Fine, do as you say, hurry up and get it done."

Wang Xing and Meng Xu exchanged a glance, their faces beaming with joy.

But soon another problem arose: Chen Ye's physical body was now far beyond that of ordinary people.

Although his physique was no longer as exaggerated as before after his promotion, he was still over two meters tall, and his body was as strong as steel. He didn't look fat, but his weight was astonishing.

Ordinary young ladies from wealthy families, let alone win his favor, would probably be overwhelmed by his invisible, powerful aura the moment they came into contact with him. To put it bluntly, they might even be crushed to death.

That leaves only one option: to select women who practice martial arts to enter the palace as concubines.

Because only they could barely withstand the Emperor's "dragon's might".

The news caused an uproar throughout the martial arts world.

Those martial arts sects that Chen Ye had tamed were now incredibly excited, their eyes practically glowing red.

After all, this is an incredible opportunity!

If a female disciple of one's own sect could be selected to enter the palace, even if she were just a concubine, it would bring immeasurable benefits to the future development of the entire sect!

In an instant, all the major sects sprang into action.

Of course, entering the palace wasn't so easy.

First, verifying one's identity is essential; it is absolutely impossible for someone who is not a virgin.

Secondly, they must be skilled in martial arts, and their appearance must be top-notch.

After rounds of selection, three women were finally chosen.

These three are all elites from the top sects of today. They are either sect saintesses or personal disciples of the sect leader. Whether in terms of strength or appearance, they are all exceptionally beautiful.

When the portraits and information of the three men were placed in front of Chen Ye, he only glanced at them casually.

"Let's choose them."

Wang Xing rubbed his hands together and chuckled, "Your Majesty, these three are all top-notch beauties. Which one would you like to summon to the palace first?"

Chen Ye put down the memorial, glanced at him, and then said calmly.

"Let's go together."

(End of this chapter)