The Empire will continue to win

He walked briskly.

"Young Master Shen, let's go to the Hall of Mental Cultivation now. Once inside, please do not look around, lest you offend the Empress Dowager. I will remind you then."

"Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch An."

"Oh, why are you being so polite with us? By the way, I heard that Young Master Shen's family is a hereditary Yunqiwei?"

"The swallows that once graced the mansions of the Wang and Xie families now fly into the homes of ordinary people. To be honest, the Shen family... well, they're like a shiny turd on the outside. Let me put it this way: if even one more guest comes along, we won't have enough food to eat."

puff~

An Dehai couldn't help but laugh, his fat jiggling as he did so.

The impoverished sons of noble families in the capital city are often the most concerned about their reputation, so there are very few people who would willingly disregard their reputation in public.

.........

When we were almost at Longzong Gate.

"You, stay here and wait. Don't wander around, don't talk nonsense, and don't stare at anyone. The palace rules are strict; watch your head," An Dehai instructed, pointing at Zhang Zongcang.

"Yes."

"Young Master Shen, please come with me to see the Emperor."

The Hall of Mental Cultivation.

A young eunuch tiptoed out of the palace gate, put a finger to his lips, and whispered, "Eunuch Hai, the Empress Dowager has just retired for the night."

An Dehai nodded, lowered his voice, and pointed to the side, saying, "Young Master Shen, you may wait over there."

Nothing.

Men and women should not be too close to each other; we couldn't just barge in and disturb the Empress Dowager's afternoon nap, could we?

The death sentence was directly commuted to the death by a thousand cuts.

Side hall, flower hall.

The hall was empty, with only a few antique tables and chairs and colorful portraits of the heads of state of the United Empire hanging on the walls.

The first portrait is of Jiang Qingyun, the Chief Minister.

With a kind and honest face, a full forehead, a square jaw, and a benevolent smile, Chiang Kai-shek was the founder and founder of the United Empire, and his political wisdom should not be underestimated.

Although a century has passed, the scandalous and bloody stories of Chiang Kai-shek are still talked about by the people.

(Note: Chiang Kai-shek had no sons)

~

The second portrait is of Newton, the Prime Minister.

He had an aloof and cold appearance, prominent cheekbones, and a head of blond hair.

Niu, the chief minister, was a foreigner and a genius scientist who never married and was not particularly interested in women. He dedicated his entire life to the empire.

As Chiang Kai-shek's handpicked successor, Newton's style of governing the country can be described in four words: following Chiang's rules.

Not a single word was changed.

The direction remains unchanged.

According to official historical records, Chief Minister Niu had an IQ of 850 and devoted his life to only three things: alchemy, the stock market, and God.

He is a person who has transcended vulgar interests.

(The chief minister also had no sons)

~

The third picture shows Ma Ying-jeou in power, with a sinister face, a cruel smile, and a bald head.

Ma Ying-jeou, a man from humble military background, rose to the position of Minister of the Army. He entered the cabinet with the military support of the army, then forcibly dissolved parliament, abolished many measures, and eventually declared himself emperor.

This is a typical person who acts perversely and against the tide.

After declaring himself emperor, he was attacked by a coalition of armed forces from various provinces.

The war lasted only six months. Ma Ni was defeated, set fire to his own house, and committed suicide. He deserved to die.

~

The fourth picture is of Emperor Xuanwu's grandfather, Emperor Longwu.

He has a friendly face, a noble demeanor, a face that is neither too long nor too short, and eyes that are neither too narrow nor too narrow.

Emperor Longwu was a shrewd and resourceful man. His early life was shrouded in mystery. Although he came from humble beginnings, he possessed exceptional emotional intelligence and distinguished himself in the campaigns against the Ma rebels in various provinces, rising rapidly through the ranks.

Emperor Longwu publicly declared:

He possesses one-eighth of the bloodline of the Liu family of the Han Dynasty, one-eighth of the bloodline of the Zhu family of the Ming Dynasty, one-eighth of the maternal lineage of Chiang Kai-shek, and one-quarter of the bloodline of the Aisin Gioro family of the Qing Dynasty.

You asked about the remaining three-eighths of the bloodline?

It probably comes from the people.

This emperor's bloodline can be described as extremely pure: nine parts unity, eight parts nobility, seven parts divinity, six parts mixed, five parts justice, four parts kindness, and three parts scoundrel.

In addition, he also adhered to three different doctrines.

In addition, he is proficient in three foreign languages.

In addition, he also took princesses from the Saxon and Dongsang kingdoms as his consorts.

Emperor Longwu initially served as Grand Secretary, determined to implement reforms. However, under pressure from millions of people, he reluctantly ascended the throne. Only three months after becoming emperor, he died suddenly in the Forbidden City.

This is a confusing and perplexing period of history, but the great Confucian scholars of the empire remained silent about it.

In short, the Allied Empire's warships, which had already entered the deep waters of the ocean, drastically changed course under Emperor Longwu's command.

The fifth was Emperor Xianning, the son of Emperor Longwu.

This man was mediocre; he spent most of his life confined to the Chengde Mountain Resort. Aside from his womanizing, there's not much else to say about him.

Under Emperor Xianning, the empire gradually declined.

But many people are completely unaware of this.

The sixth one hasn't been hung on the wall yet.

.........

Shen Moqing stood solemnly in front of the portrait wall, removed his hat in respect, then sat back down in his chair and waited patiently.

Half an hour has passed.

An hour has passed.

An hour and a half has passed.

He was calm and patient. Before his rebirth, he had already spent 25 years sitting on the sidelines, and he had enough patience to keep waiting.

As he had anticipated, this was a test that was not uncommon.

Behind the wall, a pair of Blood Drop Guards were watching her every move, recording it, and reporting it to the Empress Dowager.

at last.

An Dehai arrived late.

"Lord Shen, the Empress Dowager requests your presence."

"Yes."

Shen Moqing quickly stood up, head held high, put on his military cap, straightened his appearance, and then walked towards the West Warm Pavilion of the Hall of Mental Cultivation with standard military steps.

It was sweltering outside the hall, but cool inside; it was unclear what methods were used to beat the heat.

"This humble servant greets the Empress Dowager! Long live the Empress Dowager!"

"Please take a seat."

"Thank you, Empress Dowager."

After taking his seat, Shen Moqing looked up, and this glance brought him face to face with the Empress Dowager through a thin, bright yellow gauze curtain.

Both of them were startled.

Shen Moqing was shocked:

The Empress Dowager sat on the throne. She was plump and beautiful, with fair and delicate skin, an oval face, and charming phoenix eyes. Her gaze was sharp, and she possessed a blend of three parts heroic spirit, three parts charm, and four parts fierceness.

It's completely different from what I've read in history books.

hiss~

No wonder Emperor Xianning loved it so much that he even gave it away as imperial power.

Yes.

Throughout history, how many women involved in politics have been ugly? Politics is a man's game; an ugly woman simply cannot get on the table.

What surprised the Empress Dowager was:

Shen Moqing had a tall and upright posture, exuding righteousness. He had sword-like eyebrows and big eyes. What was even more wonderful was that his naval uniform seemed to be tailor-made for him. If it were too big, it would be a mess; if it were too small, it would be skeletal.

The wide-brimmed hat was pulled low, making his eyes appear even more sharp.

He possessed a refined and handsome appearance, and a ruggedness beneath his gentle demeanor.

Skilled in both literature and martial arts?

Fortunately, I spared his life.

.........

An Dehai stood silently to the side, hands at his sides, as if he were invisible.

Queen Mother of the West:

"Xiao Anzi."

"All irrelevant personnel, get out."

"Yes, sir."

The eunuchs and palace maids filed out, and An Dehai obediently left as well, but his heart was filled with a sour, tingling sadness.

Inside the West Warm Pavilion.

Only the emperor and his minister remained.

"This humble servant thanks Your Majesty for saving my life." Shen Moqing stood up again, put his legs together, and snapped his right arm up in salute, looking down at her with an imposing height.

"No need, I also appreciate talent." The Empress Dowager, widowed for six years, felt her heart race slightly. She extended her scarlet fingernails. "Minister Shen, tell me about your experiences on the Goryeo battlefield?"