Even emperors have it tough, so don't be too picky about the entries.

Chen Shao trembled all over as he watched and quickly closed the system interface.

I don't know when the other entries will be used yet.

But this Yongle Encyclopedia is truly the way to a strong nation.

It contains a vast amount of knowledge waiting for you to explore.

He even thought it was possible to envision the emergence of armed firearms on the Western continent.

Meanwhile, over there... they're still eating raw meat and drinking blood.

That scene... wow, what goes around comes around.

Chen Shao snapped out of his thoughts, immediately organized his army to march back to the capital.

......

The army returned in triumph once again.

This time, the people came out of the city and traveled ten miles to welcome him.

Even elderly women with mobility issues leaned on their canes, hoping to catch a glimpse of the emperor.

Yu Qi'an came to greet him early.

Chen Shao glared at him:

"Old Yu, why are you making such a big fuss? A simple cheer in the city would have sufficed. How much money did it cost to have so many people welcoming us for miles around?"

Yu Qi'an grinned.

"Your Majesty, this time it really didn't cost any money."

"They came on their own."

"Your Majesty, your reputation is truly remarkable. Lifting the tripod at Liaocheng, defeating 20,000 with only 800 men, crossing the river with a whip at Hangu Pass, and the surrender of 100,000 troops from Hedong without a fight—these feats have long been tales told in teahouses."

"It is said that some people have replaced all the deities in the City God Temple with you..."

Yu Qi'an used to be a skeptic.

But now, he believes, more than anyone else.

This emperor possesses some magical abilities.

Look at all these things, one after another, are they things that a human could do?

"Is that so?" Chen Shao nodded. The people's eyes are indeed discerning.

"Your Majesty, our Iron Fist Army, including the newly recruited soldiers, now numbers over two hundred thousand."

"The number of cavalrymen who surrendered from Hedong, plus those who already existed, was nearly 60,000."

"If Your Majesty goes out to fight a few more battles, we could drown the Northern Barbarians with just a spit from each of us."

"Do you really think I'm a donkey? Used like this?"

Chen Shao made a joke, then changed the subject:

"Hedong has many horse farms, producing fine steeds. We must strengthen the city's defenses here. As for how many more troops to send, you can decide accordingly."

Yu Qi'an nodded emphatically.

"The training of new recruits, and the resettlement of surrendered soldiers..."

"Your Majesty, rest assured, leave this small matter to me."

"How is the shipyard's progress? How many ships can it produce now?"

Yu Qi'an knew that Chen Shao was preparing to intercept Chen Yue at sea.

"Your Majesty, Chen Yue needs to land at Zhigu. Wouldn't it be better if we ambushed him on the ground?"

Chen Shao immediately waved his hand in denial.

"He has too many options for landing; I don't like this kind of passive approach."

"As long as Your Majesty is confident, that's fine."

On such an important matter, Yu Qi'an was completely convinced by Chen Shao.

Do more, ask less, and offer necessary reminders—that's enough.

"However, the North is not good at shipbuilding. At most, including the larger fishing boats that have been requisitioned, there are only a little over two hundred ships."

That's enough.

Chen Shao firmly believed that the enemy would provide us with guns and cannons, even though we had none.

Starting from the Bohai Sea, you'll be facing Korea, and after sailing around a few more times, you'll reach Japan.

There shouldn't be a shortage of boats in that place, right?

Just then, the system suddenly beeped again.

Huh? Chen Shao was a little surprised.

[Ding! Congratulations, host! Through your tireless efforts, public morale has greatly increased, the army has expanded significantly, and the nation's fortunes have soared. You are awarded a bonus of three free draws. Do you wish to draw them?]

Good guy!

It turned out to be a reward for years of hard work and dedication, and Chen Shao accepted it without hesitation:

"smoke!"

The first image lights up.

In the vast twilight, a burly general rode his horse at night, the grass on both sides of the mountain road reaching knee-deep.

As the wind blows, shadowy figures sway among the grass, as if a fierce beast is lurking.

The general was not surprised but laughed.

He drew an arrow from the quiver on his back, nocked it, and shot.

The arrow shot out like a meteor, disappearing into the depths of the grass.

The beast let out a miserable cry.

He fired more than a dozen arrows in succession, each one hitting its mark without fail.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have drawn a general card and obtained the attribute: 100% accuracy.]

[Perfect accuracy: Ahem, you'll definitely have a large family, you know what I mean.]

"???" Chen Shao looked completely bewildered.

What does that mean?

Is it the kind I'm thinking of, or the other kind?

This system, damn it, has it become this abstract?

If that's the case, then what kind of archery are you showing me?

Can't we just play the film directly?

But this term... seems to be a double-edged sword for the emperor.

Having many children is not necessarily a good thing.

In just a few years, the royal family will be able to drain the Great Yan Dynasty dry.

Use with caution.

Chen Shao looked at the second picture.

In the main hall, the emperor was holding a large rooster.

He stood before the officials with a grin on his face.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The rooster is hereby appointed Grand General of the Imperial Guard, bestowed with a gold belt, and ordered to attend court on a chosen day!"

The rooster raised its head and crowed at just the right moment, displaying a remarkably majestic air, much like a great general.

Signed: Gao Wei of the Northern Qi Dynasty.

Chen Shao was dumbfounded; the emperors of Northern Qi were indeed all insane.

They actually went so far as to bestow the title of "General" upon a rooster.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have drawn the Emperor Card and obtained the attribute: Ignore Race.]

[Ignoring race: Ahem, you know, it can break through racial barriers.]

puff--

Chen Shao could no longer hold back this time.

Damn it!

Does this person think they're Indian?

But despite the criticism, this term... and the one above seem to be... a combination.

Guaranteed hit + ignore, I can't even imagine what that would look like.

The third one.

Flames soared into the sky as Cao Cao led his remaining troops in a frantic retreat.

Seeing the strategic advantage of the terrain, Cao Cao laughed loudly:

"Zhou Yu is a strategist, and Zhuge Liang is a fool. If an army were to ambush us here, we would have no chance of escape."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Zhao Yun led his troops out to attack, and Cao Cao fled in disarray.

When they reached Hulukou, Cao Cao laughed again: If they had ambushed me here, I would have had a hard time escaping even if I hadn't died.

Before he finished speaking, Zhang Fei charged out, and Boss Cao fled in disarray once again.

Upon reaching Huarong Road, Cao Cao laughed again... This time, Guan Yu charged out.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have drawn the Emperor Card and obtained the entry: Words become law.]

[Words can become law: There's a chance your words will come true.]

Ok?

Are there really such outrageous terms?

Chen Shao silently thought to himself, "My Diao Chan is on my waist!"

[Exceeds system functionality!]

No response.

"Big! Big! Big!"

The system is unable to assist!

There was still no response.

"My horses can fly!"

The system is unable to assist!

"Within three miles of my feet, the earth can be shrunk to an inch!"

The system is unable to assist!