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

"The moon is fullest on the sixteenth, not the fifteenth..."

Shen Qingci murmured a sentence, gazing at the moon in the sky.

She suddenly realized that Chen Shao's words were quite philosophical.

Just as he was about to speak again, he saw that the soldiers around him had already surrounded him.

Then someone shouted first, I don't know who.

"Your Majesty is right, the moon isn't even full yet, what's the rush?"

"The moon will only be truly full after we've defeated the northern barbarians."

"That's right, that's right. After the war, we go home to eat mooncakes, and the whole family sits together in the courtyard. That's what a reunion is all about."

The soldiers were moved by Chen Shao's words and became increasingly animated as they talked.

Seeing this, Chen Shao had an idea; he also needed to boost morale.

So he took the opportunity to call everyone together.

He stood on the arrow stalk and shouted:

"It's not just about family reunion. After we defeat the Northern Barbarians, I'll give you all a good makeover."

"I'll make sure each of you gets an official position, money to spend, and... a beautiful woman like Mr. Shen to marry."

Shen Qingci scoffed and ignored him.

"Those who have rendered meritorious service will be granted titles, and those who are wounded or disabled will be supported by the imperial court for life."

"Your descendants will have access to education, land to cultivate, and care for the young and the elderly for generations to come."

Some people couldn't help but ask suspiciously:

"Your Majesty, whether we study or not is irrelevant. The key issue is that the land is all controlled by the landlords. Will we really have any land to cultivate?"

Land monopoly and unequal distribution of land were problems plaguing all dynasties.

Ideals such as the well-field system, the practice of the equal-field system, and the land system of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom were all impossible to realize or collapsed rapidly.

But Chen Shao felt that there was still hope.

As the emperor, he went all in.

Be prepared to be brought down, and you'll find it hard to move forward.

"I will not tolerate empty promises. I have only one statement: whoever prevents you from farming, you shall plant them in the ground."

"I am your strongest support!"

In this day and age, the land is far more desirable than a woman.

Upon hearing his words, the soldiers' blood boiled instantly.

What is the hope that soldiers risk their lives for?

"With His Majesty's words, even if I were to give my life here today, it would be worth it!"

For them, it was an honor for the emperor to stand on the city wall.

Moreover, the emperor's words seemed to be quite down-to-earth.

The soldiers laughed and joked, and one by one they began to express their passionate stance.

The atmosphere was heated, and the fighting spirit was high.

Just then, Chen Shao heard the system notification sound in his mind again.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the "Boost Morale" part of the Battle of Beijing. You have been awarded an extra chance to draw a prize. Do you want to/do you want to draw a prize?]

Chen Shao was taken aback. "Draw!"

The images in his mind unfolded again, but this time, they left Chen Shao slightly disappointed.

Surprisingly, it was Liu Bei who threw A Dou to the ground in front of Zhao Yun.

"For this child, I almost lost one of my great generals."

Zhao Yun hurriedly caught it and knelt down, weeping bitterly.

[Ding! Congratulations, host, you have drawn the Emperor Card again and obtained the keyword: Throwing Children!]

[Throwing children: When you throw your children, your soldiers will willingly risk their lives for you.]

Emperor Zhaolie, he really... I'm crying my eyes out...

Chen Shao felt that although this term was abstract, it was extremely practical.

He himself didn't have much talent for public speaking, and he didn't draw the art student's "eloquence" skill.

Otherwise, a simple call to arms, "Do you know how much a steamed bun costs?" would unite the soldiers.

This act of throwing the child completely compensated for this deficiency on a physical level.

There's a problem: do we need to have a child first?

Chen Shao looked at Shen Qingci.

......

At dawn, the sky was just beginning to brighten.

On the distant horizon, a black line is slowly advancing.

In the morning mist, the ferocious outline of the Northern Mang army was revealed.

The sound of horses' hooves rolled like muffled thunder, with 50,000 iron cavalry pressing forward

Siege equipment followed closely behind, and banners blotted out the sun.

"They're here!"

From atop the city wall, Chen Shao gazed into the distance, now surrounded by a large crowd.

Yu Qi'an, Eunuch Wei, Shen Qingci, Bai Bingbing, even Prime Minister Han Cao and General Yuwen Huagu were forcibly invited over by his men.

The point is to show the soldiers that if we lose, we all go down together.

Han Cao stood on the city wall, his legs trembling slightly beneath his purple robe.

He had only heard that the Northern Mang army was powerful, but now that he saw it with his own eyes, he realized it was all bullshit. Is this what you call powerful?

That's invincible!

No wonder even 500,000 couldn't beat them.

Look at their military discipline, look at their strong and well-equipped troops...

"His Majesty."

He subconsciously complained:

"Back then, this old minister strongly advocated moving south, but Your Majesty insisted on holding out to the death. Now look at this, fifty thousand invincible iron cavalry! Fifty thousand!"

"We only have 30,000 new recruits at most. How can we defend ourselves?"

Perhaps they felt that what they said was inappropriate.

He coughed lightly. "At my age, it's no loss for an old minister to die, but if the city falls, it's the common people who will suffer!"

Chen Shao, leaning against the battlements, didn't even turn his head:

"Then the common people will suffer."

"Is it humanly said?"

Han Cao was so choked up that he almost couldn't catch his breath.

Is this even human language?

What does it mean to make the common people suffer? What kind of emperor is this?!

He was about to say something more.

Shen Qingci, who was standing next to him, spoke coldly.

"Han Cao, if you dare to make another sound, believe me, I'll tie you to a catapult and throw you into the Northern Mang army."

"It's just the right time for you to sacrifice yourself for your country and be remembered in history."

Han Cao rolled his eyes and chose to shut up.

He was absolutely certain that this crazy woman was capable of doing such a madwoman.

In the central army formation of the Northern Barbarians, Helian Yunni stood with her horse reined in.

He gazed at the Great Flame Dragon Riders atop the city wall, and then at the rows of gleaming armored guards behind the battlements.

A complex expression flashed in his eyes.

In just a few days, Da Yan has become more and more impressive.

If they cannot be captured quickly in a short period of time, relying on the high ground of the city, the outcome is really hard to say.

This Chen Shao is indeed much stronger than his father; he's a worthy opponent.

"Your Majesty, this humble general requests permission to be the first to charge!"

Helian Xiong spurred his horse closer, his eyes burning with fighting spirit as he looked at Chen Shao on the city wall.

"This humble general is willing to lead three thousand elite cavalry, within one hour..."

"idiot!"

Helian Yunni interrupted coldly.

"Now their guards on the city walls are gleaming with armor and helmets, and molten gold is bubbling and rolling behind the crenellations. The piles of logs and stones are enough to fill an entire city."

"This brat has bound the entire court to his war chariot; this is his way of telling me he'll fight to the death!"

"A direct assault would inevitably result in heavy losses."

Helian Yunni revealed a meaningful smile.

"As the art of war says, the best strategy is to win hearts and minds. Today, let's fight a battle that subdues the enemy without fighting."

"Go and bring Chen Yuan up."