A family of widows, all shouldered, raising the dragon flag!

"My thoughts are very simple!"

"Select young people with cultivation talent as the reserve force of my Great Zhou!"

"Select those who are willing to fight and die for their country, and make them the backbone of our Great Zhou!"

"And those sects, powerful families, and all cultivators became the Great Zhou's defensive line!"

This arrangement was something Zhou Yutian hadn't expected at all.

In her eyes, this arrangement was even somewhat contrary to the natural order.

Because powerful families and sects have always been at the bottom of the hierarchy, from ancient times to the present.

"General Qin, I'm afraid your plan will be difficult to carry out!"

"The people will follow your orders!"

"But the powerful clans, those sects, and even the ancient sects, probably won't submit!"

"Many of these ancient sects even have close ties to the Yu the Great Dynasty!"

Qin Ze nodded.

He had anticipated this.

"Your Majesty, precisely because of this, they should be sent to the front lines. If they refuse, I will raise my sword!"

"I would rather strike first than be stabbed in the back at a crucial moment!"

Zhou Yutian understood the meaning behind Qin Ze's words.

But what they were about to face was the Great Yu Dynasty.

She felt uncertain.

A dynasty is a level above a kingdom.

Even when facing the Northern Barbarians, Zhou Yutian showed no fear.

Only the Great Yu Dynasty was inherently fearful.

"General Qin, have you considered what if they were to join forces?"

"What if they all resist to the bitter end?"

Seeing the deep worry in Zhou Yutian's eyes.

Qin Ze smiled.

"Your Majesty, you are too pessimistic!"

"Among the people of our Great Zhou, those with lofty ideals are as numerous as hairs on a cow!"

"And patriotic people of our Great Zhou are as numerous as stars in the sky, found everywhere!"

"This time, facing the envoy from the Southern Region, all the powerful clans have made their moves. They have already stood on the opposite side. I believe they will not refuse my suggestion."

"Moreover, I will not let them work for nothing!"

Looking at Qin Ze's confident demeanor...

Looking at the other person's radiant spirit and carefree demeanor, it was as if the Great Yu Dynasty was not so terrifying at all.

At that moment, Zhou Yutian suddenly felt that Qin Ze was radiating light, and even her heart was stirred.

Qin Ze had no idea what Zhou Yutian was thinking.

Even without the support of a system, he was very confident in his ideas.

"What benefits is General Qin planning to give them?"

This time, Zhou Yutian looked directly at Qin Ze.

But when Qin Ze looked at her, the moment their eyes met, she instinctively felt shy.

The girl's cheeks flushed red, and she lost all of her imperial majesty.

Qin Ze was also taken aback when he saw this scene.

But in just a moment, his eyes became much clearer.

"Your Majesty, I am prepared to exchange my Qin family's secret martial arts techniques for their assistance."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yutian's eyes widened in shock.

"No, if you give it to them, the Qin family may have no foundation left to stand on!"

Seeing how much Zhou Yutian cared about the Qin family, Qin Ze smiled.

"Your Majesty, have you ever considered that if we hadn't had their help, and we had lost, wouldn't my Qin family have been wiped out long ago?"

"Not to mention any fundamental principles for making a living!"

"My most pressing concern is survival."

Looking into Qin Ze's intense gaze, Zhou Yutian realized that Qin Ze was right.

"Then I'll have to trouble General Qin!"

"Whatever General Qin decides, I will grant your request!"

After speaking, Zhou Yutian slowly took out an imperial tiger tally.

"General Qin, take this tiger tally with you, and they will understand that I am of one mind with you."

As the words "one heart" were uttered.

Zhou Yutian's stunningly beautiful face flushed red once again.

She always felt that there was something ambiguous about what he said.

Qin Ze slowly accepted it.

He bowed to Zhou Yutian.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I take my leave!"

Watching Qin Ze stride away.

Zhou Yutian suddenly felt a void in his heart.

She felt fulfilled and even had a strange sense of security after hearing what Qin Ze had just said and what he wanted to do.

It was as if her father were still alive, and she didn't need to worry about anything.

All she needs to do is study the strategies for governing the country in a peaceful and stable manner.

But now that she has truly become the empress, she feels so tired, so very tired.

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Qin Ze took the tiger tally and went straight to his father-in-law Liu Tianyuan's house.

Liu Tianyuan was seriously injured and his face was pale.

"My dear son-in-law, you must have come to see me about something important, right?"

"Just ask! If your father-in-law can help you, I'll risk my old life for you!"

Hearing Liu Tianyuan's words, Qin Ze was deeply moved.

"Father-in-law, I have a few Marrow Cleansing Pills and Great Rejuvenation Pills here. Please take them first; healing is the most important thing!"

Liu Tianyuan waved his hand.

She gave a weak smile.

"You've got a good idea, kid. Now, what is it?"

Seeing Liu Tianyuan ask this question, Qin Ze no longer hid anything.

"Father-in-law, I'd like to ask you, among the prominent families in the capital, which ones are trustworthy, which ones can be lured with benefits, and which ones are absolutely untrustworthy!"

Qin Ze immediately asked three major questions.

Moreover, it was a problem that even Liu Tianyuan found extremely difficult.

"My dear son-in-law, I can only answer this question with the families I can use. After all, the families I can use are on good terms with me, and I have some understanding of the character of their members."

"As for those who use bribes, you need to ask your sister-in-law's father."

"Shen Suinian is the most skilled at it!"

After exchanging a few words with Liu Tianyuan and getting an answer, Qin Ze headed straight for the Shen family.

The Shen family suffered heavy losses this time.

Fortunately, all of the family's direct bloodlines are still alive.

Upon learning of Qin Ze's visit, Shen Suinian's previously worried expression instantly transformed into a beaming smile.

"My dear son-in-law, please come in quickly, please come in quickly."

"It's a rare treat for my son-in-law to visit, so let's have a good drink together today!"

Looking at Shen Suinian's smiling face.

However, the trace of sorrow in her eyes could not escape Qin Ze's sharp eyes.

"Father-in-law, I've come to ask for your help this time."

"My dear son-in-law, please say that as long as I can help, I will spare no expense, even if it means going bankrupt."

Qin Ze was somewhat moved by these words.

After all, Shen Suinian had already given half of his family fortune to his sister-in-law to take away.

This is a genuine desire to help the Qin family, not a pretense.

After hesitating for a moment, Qin Ze slowly took out a handwritten copy.

"Father-in-law, I want to ask you, which families in the capital can be bribed to stand on our side and fight against the foreign enemy?"

"Um, wait a minute, I'll go get you the list!"

Shen Suinian did not hesitate at all.

The list was quickly placed in Qin Ze's hands.

"This list is so valuable, you could get them to work their lives for you if you offered them enough incentive!"

Qin Ze was somewhat surprised and uncertain.

But when he saw the serious look in his father-in-law's eyes...

He nodded.

He slowly handed the handwritten copy to Shen Suinian.

"Father-in-law, this is the Qin family's 'Dragon Elephant Suppressing Technique'."

Shen Suinian's eyes widened instantly.

He had assumed that Qin Ze was holding an account book.

I never imagined it was the Qin family's closely guarded secret, the very foundation of their livelihood.

"My dear son-in-law, have you asked the old lady?"

"Father-in-law, rest assured, I am the head of the Qin family, and I have the right to make this decision. Moreover, you are my father-in-law. Your unconditional support for my family business as I go to the Northern Border is something I can never repay!"

"This 'Dragon Elephant Suppressing Technique' is a token of my appreciation for you!"

Shen Suinian heard Qin Ze say this.

He accepted it with trembling hands.

"Since you're so kind, son-in-law, then I'll personally go and persuade those people on this list I gave you!"

"But what benefits does my son-in-law want in exchange for them risking their lives for you?"