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

"What can we do if we don't have money?"

This was somewhat beyond Yu Qi'an's comprehension.

Since ancient times, the saying goes, "An army marches on its stomach."

If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it grass first.

The beginning of a business is the most difficult.

Everything had to be taught step by step, and everything had to be done personally.

Chen Shao had a deep understanding of this.

In his past life, he struggled and struggled to start his own business. Isn't the current imperial court just like the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey?

"Post a notice saying that our Iron Fist Corps has just been established and has the Emperor's backing."

"They will all be the emperor's personal guard in the future, and their prospects for development are very broad."

"We are in the early stages of the army's establishment. After joining, you only need to fight one battle to become a veteran of the army, or even a key figure in the future government."

"The military has a limited number of openings..."

Yu Qi'an was taken aback and asked in confusion:

"Your Majesty, the more the better."

Chen Shao patted him on the shoulder and said earnestly:

"A move is a move, and words are words; they are not the same. Just do as I say."

"The military has a limited number of openings, but offers many benefits. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Yu Qi'an frowned and looked intently at Chen Shao, realizing that the other man was not joking.

He frowned and said:

"Your Majesty, the problem lies in the word 'welfare.' If it were truly available, I wouldn't be bothering you."

"Lord Yu has hit the nail on the head."

"So if someone asks you for military pay, you have to ask them in return if they have dreams and know how to strive."

"You have to tell them that young people shouldn't value money too much. High salaries are actually detrimental to their efforts and the development of society."

"Tell them that a chance to rise above their station is a hundred times, a thousand times, more important than any so-called salary!"

"In addition, those who join the army with their own funds will have priority in being sent to the front lines and may even be promoted in the future."

Yu Qi'an: "..."

He paused for a moment, then asked curiously:

"Your Majesty was a merchant before?"

Instead of answering, Chen Shao asked, "Just tell me, is it useful? Can it recruit soldiers?"

"able..."

Yu Qi'an was full of admiration.

It's true that you're never too old to learn.

It's not that he's not smart enough to think of it; it's that this kind of idea is something only a human could come up with.

Chen Shao stopped him from praising him, waving his hand and saying:

"Time waits for no one. The new recruits still need basic training. Get to it now."

"You only need to focus on defending the city; I can handle everything else for you."

Yu Qi'an didn't know how to describe his feelings at that moment.

"My lord...xin."

He left those words behind and rushed out in a flurry of activity.

My mind is filled with thoughts like: "Young man, do you have dreams? Join us, and we can take you to the pinnacle of your life!"

......

The following day, at the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

Chen Shaogang was startled when he sat on the dragon throne.

The civil and military officials in the court were mostly absent.

The vast Hall of Supreme Harmony was completely empty.

Han Cao kept his hands tucked into his sleeves, looking completely calm and collected.

His face remained expressionless, but a faint smile played at the corners of his lips.

The only discordant element was the dark circles under his eyes.

Yesterday, he returned home and the more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt.

So, in one night, he lost two of his most trusted confidants, and he even personally ordered their execution!

Chen Shao tricked me.

He became increasingly certain of this, so today he wanted to teach this increasingly lawless little emperor a lesson.

Let him know who's in charge in this court.

The officials dismissed court and came to beg me!

"Cough cough."

Chen Shao coughed lightly.

"Damn it, what's going on today? Why haven't any of my ministers come to court?"

Han Cao didn't bother arguing with that title.

Upon hearing this, he slowly stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, it is truly unfortunate that many ministers suddenly caught a cold yesterday and are bedridden, asking this old minister to request leave on their behalf."

Han Cao began to announce the names one by one, each person having their own ailment.

"A total of sixty-three officials were unable to attend court due to illness."

"The incident happened suddenly, and I failed to report it in advance. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Chen Shao suddenly realized that this was a way of putting him in a tough spot.

Perhaps Han Cao has become scheming these past few days because he saw that Han Cao's actions were too big and that he had secretly taken control of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

Just as he was about to speak, a beautiful figure suddenly stepped forward.

It was Shen Qingci, the newly appointed Imperial Tutor, who looked around with a bewildered expression, full of ambition yet also filled with uncertainty!

Shen Qingci said, "She may be beautiful, but she has a foul mouth."

He started spewing profanities right away.

"fart!"

"Han Cao! How dare you!"

"Sixty-three people falling ill at the same time? Do you think His Majesty is a three-year-old child so easily fooled?"

"What do you mean, 'just caught a cold, headache, diarrhea, and a recurrence of leg pain'? Why don't you just say they all encountered ghosts while out and about!"

"In broad daylight, under the clear sky, you're spouting such blatant lies?"

"It is clearly you who are forming cliques for personal gain, attempting to use this to blackmail the emperor."

"You eat the king's food, the king is your father, how can you insult your king and father like this? You are not even worthy of being called a son!"

His young father!

At this moment, Han Cao truly demonstrated what it means to have thunder in one's heart but a calm face on one's face.

Being insulted to his face like that, he was already extremely angry.

But he appeared calm and collected on the surface.

"Director Shen is mistaken."

"The weather is unpredictable, and fortune can change in an instant. It is purely coincidental that all of you have fallen ill at the same time."

"Headmaster Shen, I advise you to be careful with your words."

"Be careful what you say?"

Shen Qingci gave a cold laugh.

"You, Han Cao, have been forming cliques and engaging in corrupt practices in the court for decades. Aren't all those who are absent your lackeys?"

"Sixty-three people simultaneously boycotted court; do you still dare to say you didn't instigate it?"

"They formed cliques to suppress dissent, conspired against each other, and sought to control the court to command the emperor."

"I have never seen such a shameless person as you!"

Yuwen Huagu watched the show with schadenfreude.

He crossed one arm over his chest and stroked his beard with the other, looking quite engrossed.

But then Shen Qingci suddenly pointed at him.

"Compared to you, Han Cao, even an old geezer like Yuwen Huagu can be considered a loyal subject!"

No... what does this have to do with me?

Yuwen Huagu was taken aback, and then felt indignant: Who is he cursing as a loyal minister?

In terms of treachery, this general is even more treacherous than Han Cao.

But he grinned and waved his hand, saying:

"Don't talk about me, don't talk about me!"

"Talking to you is giving you face."

Shen Qingci was indeed too lazy to look at him, her gaze fixed on Han Cao.

"You, surnamed Han, are unworthy to be the prime minister of a nation; your intentions are treacherous and you deserve to be punished!"

"That's enough!"

Han Cao felt that this woman was his natural nemesis.

The moment you open your mouth, your self-restraint is ruined.

Insults are really awful.

"Shen Qingci!"

"Although you were appointed as the Empress Dowager's tutor, you hold no official rank or title, and are merely a commoner. The Hall of Supreme Harmony is such a solemn place; how dare you act so unruly and shout insults?"

"It is true that the esteemed officials are ill. You have made baseless accusations against the current prime minister. What is your punishment for this?!"

Shen Qingci's personality makes him a natural-born loyal minister.

Han Cao's counterattack further inspired her fearless spirit of sacrifice.

If I can vehemently denounce treacherous officials, what does death matter?

"So what if you're just a commoner? Even a commoner knows what propriety, righteousness, integrity, and a sense of shame are!"

"You, Han Cao, wear purple robes, but your heart is black. You eat the emperor's food, and the emperor..."

"Shut up!"

Han Cao simply couldn't stand it anymore.

If I weren't outmatched, I would have loved to knock her mouth out with a single punch right now.

Shen Qingci was even more furious than him and was about to throw a punch.

Chen Shao couldn't help but wonder if this woman had some kind of "suicidal system" on her, given how brave she was.

"Alright, alright."

He quickly walked down the steps and stood between the two.

"Mr. Shen, please calm down. With so many ministers falling ill at the same time, Prime Minister Han is helpless."

"You!" Shen Qingci looked at him in confusion.

"Your Majesty is wise." Han Cao bowed slightly.

Chen Shao sighed.

"Prime Minister Han, the fact that sixty-three people fell ill at the same time reminds me of something terrible."