Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

Ming's son was Chi, and Chi's son was Mo.

It just so happens that the five elements (metal, wood, water, fire, and earth) are all present.

Shen Hao was too lazy to think of a name.

For girls, it's all about plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums, bamboo, wind, flowers, snow, moon, spring, summer, autumn, and winter, and a harmonious and respectful marriage.

Boys should be gentle, kind, respectful, frugal, modest, benevolent, righteous, courteous, wise, trustworthy, loyal, filial, honest, shameful, and courageous. (Li Liaozhao)

The four daughters were named Shen Rongmei, Shen Ronglan, Shen Rongzhu, and Shen Rongju.

The son's name is Shen Rongwen.

The system reward arrived right after I chose a name.

[Ding dong!

Congratulations, host, on completing the compilation of the first generation of the Five Elements Genealogy.

Name selected successfully.

A silver treasure chest will be awarded as a reward.

Shen Hao's eyes lit up and he said, "Open the silver treasure chest!"

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have obtained one bottle of Youth Preservation Pills (10 pills). Each pill can keep your appearance unchanged for twenty years.]

This is a good thing.

He took out a white pill that looked like a pearl, about the size of a glass bead in a game of checkers. Shen Hao ate one himself first.

Like a marshmallow, it melts in your mouth and has a cool sensation.

really not bad.

Just as Shen Hao was enjoying himself, Hu Ningyuan rushed in, knelt down in front of him, her eyes red, head bowed, tears streaming down her face, and sobbing softly.

Seeing this, Shen Hao was secretly pleased. Had this girl finally given up?

Is it time to reveal one's identity?

174. The traitor surrenders

Shen Hao had known about Hu Ningyuan's identity for a long time, but he had been pretending not to know.

He wanted to see how long this girl could keep quiet.

Now, Hu Ningmin has declared Guangdong's independence, and Yuan Shikai has appointed Shen Hao as the Governor of Guangdong.

Then the two sides are in an opposing relationship.

If you don't leave, how can I take over?

Then we need to eliminate dissidents and arrest Hu Ningmin.

When the younger sister heard that her brother was going to be arrested, she was naturally extremely anxious.

Shen Hao laughed and said, "Ning Yuan, why are you kneeling? Get up and let's talk this out."

Hu Ningyuan stood timidly next to Shen Hao, feeling somewhat uneasy.

Clearly, he was going through a lot of internal struggle at that moment.

After hesitating for a moment, Hu Ningyuan bit her thin lips and said, "Master, actually, there's something I've been keeping from you."

Shen Hao's lips curled up slightly as he smiled and asked, "What are you hiding from me?"

"I...I..." Hu Ningyuan began to cry, her lips pursed, clearly finding it difficult to talk about this matter.

Hu Ningyuan, who had never lied before, was truly in a state of panic.

She was terrified that Shen Hao would abandon her if she told the truth.

However, thinking of her brother Hu Ningmin's safety, Hu Ningyuan had no choice but to ask.

Looking at Hu Ningyuan, who was trembling all over, Shen Hao hadn't expected the girl to be so scared.

He felt a pang of pity, but he didn't go forward to comfort her; he wanted Hu Ningyuan to speak for herself.

After sobbing for a while, Hu Ningyuan finally mustered up her courage and said, "Sir, I...I actually...I'm not actually called Ningyuan."

Shen Hao feigned surprise and asked, "Oh really? What's your real name?"

Taking a deep breath, Hu Ningyuan lowered her head, not daring to look at Shen Hao, and whispered in a barely audible voice, "I... my surname is Hu, and my name is Hu Ningyuan."

"Hu Ningyuan is a nice name, what's there to hide?"

"But... my brother is Hu Ningmin."

After saying this, Hu Ningyuan seemed to have all her energy drained away, her face as pale as paper.

Like a prisoner, he hung his head, awaiting Shen Hao's final judgment.

Seeing Hu Ningyuan trembling, Shen Hao pulled her into his arms and comforted her, "Don't be afraid. Whether you are Ningyuan or Hu Ningyuan, you are my woman."

No matter who you are, I will not blame you.

Upon hearing this, Hu Ningyuan's dim almond-shaped eyes lit up again.

She looked at Shen Hao with surprise and delight.

I was deeply moved, and all my fear vanished without a trace at that moment.

Her delicate body stopped trembling.

In an instant, the tears that had been welling up in her eyes burst forth and streamed down her fair cheeks like rain.

She hugged Shen Hao tightly, seemingly venting her emotions.

"Master, I'm so scared, so scared that you won't want me anymore."

Shen Hao pinched Hu Ningyuan's pert buttocks and said, "You haven't given me a child yet, how can I not want you? Be good, I'll never abandon you no matter what."

Hu Ningyuan nodded frantically, choking back tears as she said, "Sir, you're so good to me. I feel so happy."

At this moment, Hu Ningyuan felt incredibly relaxed, having let go of her obsessions and completely freed herself.

No longer worried about being kicked out after their identities are discovered.

Thinking of this, Hu Ningyuan cried even louder, her pent-up emotions finally erupting.

Woohoo~~~

In just one minute, Shen Hao's chest was soaked with tears.

It's clear that saying women are made of water is absolutely true.

"Okay, stop crying. If you keep crying, I'll leave you."

Upon hearing this, Hu Ningyuan quickly stopped crying.

Perhaps due to the sudden braking, Hu Ningyuan started sobbing and hiccuping.

Her long, curtain-like eyelashes were still glistening with tears, twitching as they fell—it was truly adorable.

Letting out a long sigh, Hu Ningyuan said, "Master, may I ask you for a favor?"

　(bedd) Shen Hao said, "Let your brother Hu Ningmin go?"

Hu Ningyuan nodded, perhaps feeling that her request was a bit excessive, and she didn't dare to look up at Shen Hao.

Shen Hao said, "Hmm, no problem. Although your brother Hu Ningmin sent a telegram opposing Yuan, he himself doesn't have any military power."

Military power was in the hands of Chen Jiongming and Su Shenchu.

Besides, your brother Hu Ningmin has a good reputation as an official and hasn't done anything heinous, so letting him off the hook won't be a problem."

Hu Ningyuan looked at Shen Hao with surprise and excitedly hugged him.

He gave Shen Hao a big hug.

"Thank you, sir. You're so kind to me."

"Haha, sweetie, you're my woman. If I don't treat you well, who will I treat well?"

Historically, Hu Ningmin held a very high position within the Kuomintang.

By the time the veterans came to power, they were already among the highest-ranking revolutionary elders within the organization.

At the same time, Chen Jiongming also received news of Shen Hao's attack on Guangzhou.

Therefore, Li Yaohan was immediately dispatched to guard the gateway to Guangzhou, Zhaoqing.

He ordered Wang Daoyuan to lead 10 warships and Zhai Wang's troops to blockade Shen Hao and prevent him from leaving Qing City.

Upon receiving the news, Shen Hao ordered his artillery to be on high alert, awaiting the arrival of the warships.

Shen Hao didn't care about Chen Jiongming's warships at all.

If it can't get ashore, it's just a lump of iron, and all you can do is bombard it.

If we can just take Guangzhou now, Chen Jiongming will have failed, and then the warships will be ours.

Therefore, Shen Hao's policy was to stay put as long as they didn't go ashore.

The trenches and ditches along the shore of Shenhao had long been prepared for defense.