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

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In the Battle of Shuangmu City, the Northern Barbarians nearly shattered the courage of the Great Yan.

Five hundred thousand were wiped out by an army of fifty thousand.

This is outrageous.

Even if there were 500,000 pigs, could they exhaust this army of 50,000?

Therefore, the people of the Great Yan, and even the civil and military officials, were somewhat afraid of the Northern Barbarians, who were like tigers.

But the situation has now changed significantly.

Their emperor knows how to perform rituals!

That's not all; he also took the lead and charged ahead.

One man killed several Northern Mang generals and routed the Northern Mang cavalry.

More than 5,000 enemy soldiers were killed in this battle!

This is a double victory, both physically and mentally!

When the army returned in triumph, the people of the capital lined the streets to welcome them.

It was even more lively than the Chinese New Year.

Even many young women and wives, upon hearing the news, secretly went to the streets to see their new emperor.

Chen Shao accepted the cheers of the people on the street with a clear conscience.

The only difference is that the donkey carts have long been replaced by warhorses.

He has his pride too.

Riding a donkey means you're naturally a head shorter than everyone else.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, on achieving a partial victory in the defense of the capital. You have been awarded an extra chance to draw a prize. Do you wish to draw a prize?]

"smoke!"

Chen Shao, mounted on his horse, maintained an air of imperial dignity as he waved to the people, but inwardly he was already impatient.

A vision of a starry river unfolded in my mind.

The visuals this time are quite impressive.

On the battlefield where yellow sand filled the sky, the two armies faced each other.

A burly man with broad shoulders and a thick waist ripped off his armor.

He then tore off his battle robe, revealing his bare upper body.

His muscles were bulging and knotted like cast iron.

His bronze skin shimmered in the bright sunlight.

The soldiers behind him couldn't help but swallow hard.

Opposite them stood a general in white robes and silver armor, spear in hand, his imposing presence overwhelming.

The two fought fiercely on the battlefield, leaving Chen Shao dumbfounded.

I thought Helian Xiong was already a rare warrior in the world, but I never expected that there was such a person!

He even fantasized that the system would give him some compensation for going to the battlefield, with some kind of special attribute like "Unparalleled Combat Power," "Strength to Lift a Cauldron," or "Overlord of Western Chu."

After watching the video, he suddenly realized what was happening.

Oh, it's Xu Chu fighting Ma Chao naked!

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have drawn a general card and obtained the entry: Naked War God!]

[Naked Warrior: The less clothing you wear, the stronger you are!]

If one is naked, one is invincible.

"..."

Chen Shao was practically going crazy.

QNMD!

What the hell!

Finally, there's something related to combat power that can boost his combat power from 60, but it's like taking off his clothes.

Fighting with guns naked on the battlefield?

He even suppressed dissent by appearing naked in the imperial court?

Neither of those is very realistic.

Chen Shao is a man who cares about his reputation.

No one would act like this unless they were pushed to the limit...

But people are often driven to their limits, and Chen Shao wasn't sure where his bottom line was either.

They might still have a use for it.

......

That was a brilliantly fought battle.

But not everyone will be happy.

The night is dark.

Kunning Palace.

The three giants have reunited.

The atmosphere this time was quite oppressive.

After a long silence, Han Cao finally broke it.

"Empress Dowager, General, you have all witnessed the battle on the city wall today."

"Chen Shao is indeed quite capable."

"The Northern Barbarian cavalry is unparalleled, yet he managed to repel them with his bizarre and supernatural methods."

"Even I, your humble servant, must admit that he might actually be able to defend the capital."

The Empress Dowager's eyes lit up: "Really?"

For her, the best outcome would be to avoid moving the capital and repel the Northern Barbarians.

Perhaps she can still leave behind a reputation as an empress for all time.

The main problem is that I can't bear the infamy.

Han Cao nodded emphatically: "Very likely."

"If he really manages to hold the capital, it might not necessarily be a bad thing for us."

Yuwen Huagu glared at him.

"Isn't that obvious? We're all people of status; who doesn't have some shame?"

Han Cao ignored this idiot.

Changing the subject:

"But everyone knows that this person is determined to seize power."

"If he dared to execute Ma Dabiao without cause yesterday, he'll dare to find a reason to depose the prime minister tomorrow!"

"The day after tomorrow, they'll dare say the Empress Dowager still retains her charm!"

"Ah?" The Empress Dowager's delicate body trembled.

There was even a hint of shyness in her tone:

"Would he... really say that?"

hiss--

Han Cao gasped. Had the Yuwen family's heads been kicked by Chen Shao's donkey?

What are you so happy about?

Impressed!

"Of course he dares! He'll even imprison the Empress Dowager, condemning her to a life of seclusion, practically a deathbed!"

"He dares!" Yuwen Gu roared in fury.

"Therefore, if we are not checked and balanced, it won't be long before we have no place in this court!"

At this point, the Empress Dowager's face darkened again.

"Is Prime Minister Han already confident in his plan? How can he make the horse run without feeding it? How can he let it guard the city without giving it any power?"

Han Cao stroked his beard, a slight smile curving his lips.

Working with these two is infuriating, but the intellectual superiority they exude is quite enjoyable.

A confident smile returned to his face:

"The honey trap!"

"General, your daughter Yuwen Mingzhu is not only beautiful, but also a rare martial arts master. Her cultivation level is even higher than that of your Chen Du."

"Let her enter the palace to serve Chen Shao, so that she can keep him in check nearby, and at critical moments, she can also become a killing move."

Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager immediately smiled wryly:

"Prime Minister Han, you've been wise all your life but made a foolish mistake this time. This idea probably won't work."

"Chen Shao, he's got a thing for handsome men..."

Han Cao shook his head slightly.

"uncertain."

"Why not? He just took in a young Taoist acolyte, and the whole palace knows about it!"

"Sending Mingzhu into the palace won't get her any closer to him."

Han Cao remained calm and composed, his smile growing increasingly profound.

"What kind of women he's interested in doesn't matter. The Empress Dowager has issued an imperial decree ordering Miss Mingzhu to stay by his side. Would he dare disobey?"

"Besides, if he really is a womanizer, Miss Mingzhu's chastity can still be preserved."

Yu Wenwen's bones suddenly changed color.

"Prime Minister Han!"

"I have heard that your daughter, Han Qingwan, is the most beautiful woman in the capital, and is also well-educated, reasonable, and talented, with a reputation that is renowned throughout the capital."

"She's got both looks and talent. If Miss Qingwan were to enter the palace, could that boy handle it?"

"With just a snap of her fingers, Chen Shao became her devoted follower."

Han Cao's eye twitched suddenly.

That's absolutely impossible!

Chen Shao is doomed to die sooner or later; as long as there is a power struggle, he will always be my mortal enemy.

How could I possibly push my precious daughter into a fire pit?

"General, you are mistaken. I only have one daughter, whom I cherish as a treasure since she was a child. She is always at my side. It's not that I am reluctant to part with her, but I am simply used to it... If my daughter is not by my side, I would lose half my life."

How could Yuwen Huagu bear to part with his daughter?

The Yuwen family was born with abundant yang energy.

She had more than a dozen sons, but no daughters.

She did this so that she could give birth to Yuwen Zhu.

Yuwen Huagu went on a rampage, taking concubines like crazy.

His kidneys almost failed.

"Ha, Prime Minister Han, Mingzhu is the only daughter in my family for three generations! Do you really want to separate us, flesh and blood?"

"Is your daughter suitable, General? We must consider the bigger picture."

"Pah, your daughter is more suitable!"