The number one rebel of the Great Wu

The Imperial Study.

Although Xiao Ce has been using the Imperial Study these past few days, he has been quite diligent in his duties, and he has managed the memorials in an orderly manner.

Xiao Jingtian paced back and forth in front of his desk, holding several memorials in his hand. He glanced through them briefly, his expression seemingly satisfied.

"Father, did you summon me?"

Xiao Ce had just gone to the Prime Ministers' Hall, intending to discuss this year's tax revenue from the two southern states with a few prime ministers before leaving get off work.

Who knew that as soon as they arrived at their destination, Xiao Jingtian summoned them back with an imperial edict.

"Ce'er, you've put a lot of effort into reviewing this memorial."

"However, there were far too many words written on each memorial."

Xiao Jingtian offered a brief comment.

Xiao Ce was taken aback.

"Too much? What do you mean, Father?"

"If you put your heart into it... won't you get more approvals?"

Xiao Jingtian put down the memorial, slowly sat down in the chair, and asked a question in a serious tone.

"How many of the memorials submitted these past few days have you approved?"

"this……"

Xiao Ce immediately felt somewhat ashamed.

Since he assumed regency, officials from all the states have been sending him congratulatory memorials, and they've been coming to show their faces whether they have something to say or not.

This also meant that Xiao Ce had almost no free time to do anything else, spending almost all his days burning the midnight oil in the imperial study.

In this way, hundreds or even thousands of memorials were sent over every day, and he approved less than 70% of them.

"If you continue to approve them like this, the backlog of memorials will only grow."

"What will you do if this delays important business?"

Xiao Ce's face paled slightly.

Indeed, he had been feeling somewhat strained these past few days, and this worry was weighing on his mind.

But this is my first time acting as regent, so where would I get the experience? And I certainly wouldn't dare not do a good job!

Seeing that Xiao Ce did not speak, Xiao Jingtian continued.

"The affairs of a nation vary in size and importance."

"Lower-level officials may have concealed information or exaggerated it."

"What you need to use is your heart, not your penmanship."

"To govern a country, one must learn to focus on the big picture and let go of the small details."

After just a few simple comments, Xiao Ce was already sweating profusely.

Although he was nervous, he was also happy.

After all, the emperor directly pointed out his problems and imparted his wisdom on governing the country in person.

What does this mean? It means that the Emperor is quite satisfied with me and is genuinely trying to cultivate me!

This single thought was enough to excite Xiao Ce.

She even forgot whether Xiao Jingtian had called her here for something important.

Until a notification suddenly came from outside.

Immediately afterward, Xiao Lie and the others quickly entered and bowed, and Xiao Ce's heart skipped a beat.

"You're all here? Just the three of you?"

Xiao Jingtian looked at Shen Tianying, Shen Lang, and Shen Qingci with a strange expression.

They craned their necks to look back, as if they were still expecting something.

Now they were even more confused.

What do you mean it's just the three of us? Xiao Lie is standing right next to us.

He was so beautiful and charming that he was overlooked?

"Your Majesty, perhaps we forgot to invite someone? Your Majesty, I will..."

Although Xiao Ce felt a little uneasy, he still quickly stepped forward.

You should know that right now, there's only one person in the Imperial Study.

On the other side were Xiao Lie and his wife, plus Shen Tianying and Shen Lang, two very important figures.

No wonder he panicked.

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

Xiao Jingtian waved his hand, then looked at Eunuch Sun.

"You may all leave. I have important matters to discuss with you."

Eunuch Sun immediately understood and coaxed and chased away the serving eunuchs and maids.

Then, Xiao Jingtian looked up at Shen Qingci again.

Shen Qingci quickly took a few steps back, came to the entrance of the inner room of the Imperial Study, closed the door, and stood by the door without going over.

Xiao Jingtian's meaning was quite clear.

You have the right to listen to what's happening today, but you don't have the right to interrupt.

"Just now, the Ancestor summoned me and gave me some instructions."

"Since it concerns you, I... I called you all here."

The three people in front of them exchanged glances, all still unaware of what was going on, and naturally feeling uneasy.

"Firstly, our ancestors urged us to make this battle against the Di and Japanese a swift and decisive victory."

"This matter must be handled by Ce'er. I will give you a maximum of three months, not a single day more."

"Three months!"

Xiao Ce's face paled slightly. It would take at least seven or ten days for the news to reach the border.

If we calculate it this way, once the army sets out, it will only take about two months to completely subdue the enemy.

This sounds like a dream.

Moreover, Xiao Ce had just ordered a change of generals...

Now Xiao Ce understood why he had sent Shen Lang.

It seems that the Emperor is preparing to send Shen Lang back, and this matter cannot be decided by imperial decree.

"Your Majesty, I will certainly not disappoint you!"

Xiao Ce gritted his teeth and bowed.

"Secondly, I have already comprehended the ancestral sword intent of Wuji."

"A master swordsman from Japan, Yamagami Fubuki, has entered the territory of my Great Wu."

"The two are about to clash."

"what?"

This news surprised not only Shen Tianying, but also Shen Lang, Xiao Ce, and Xiao Lie.

They all knew that if their ancestor were to be defeated, it would be a devastating blow to the battlefield situation.

Although snow on the mountain might not necessarily be any better, Japan's ambitions will become completely out of control.

"Your Majesty, what do you mean?"

"In a last resort, let me..."

Shen Tianying seemed to have realized Xiao Jingtian's intentions.

Xiao Jingtian nodded emphatically.

"Even if both sides are severely injured at that time, a master is still a master."

Even with all the experts in the palace on the field, there's no guarantee we can capture them.

"Inside this palace, besides you, there is only Old Zheng, who is a second-level expert."

"Only if the two of you work together will you have a chance..."

"Your subject... is willing to go through fire and water for the sake of the Great Wu Kingdom!"

Shen Tianying knew the situation was serious, so how could he refuse?

Keep in mind that Xiao Jingtian himself is only at the third level; if he were to actually go up there, he would only be enough for the other party to kill him with one strike.

Apart from that, most of the experts in the palace were only around the fourth or fifth level. There were a few who were powerful, like Xiao Jingtian, who were at the third level, but they were still not enough to be considered.

As for Lao Zheng, he was invited by Xiao Jingtian to oversee the palace. He has an eccentric personality, and it's uncertain whether he will go all out and fight to the death with a master.

Therefore, the only person Xiao Jingtian can truly rely on is Shen Tianying.

After these two instructions, the atmosphere in the Imperial Study had reached freezing point.

Xiao Lie was so anxious that he scratched his head and cheeks, wondering why it wasn't his turn yet.

"Father, then your son..."

Xiao Jingtian glanced at Xiao Lie, not expecting that at this crucial moment, the kid's temperament had reverted, and he was still a bit impatient.

"This is for you."

Xiao Jingtian took out a simple wooden box.

"Inside this box is the secret manual of the Wuhuan Gong (a traditional Chinese medicine technique) from our ancestors."

"Our ancestors instructed that this skill must be personally passed on to you for practice."

"You will stay in the palace for the next few days, and the matriarch will personally instruct you."

"From now on, you two brothers must join hands to protect our Great Wu Dynasty."

Boom!

Upon hearing this news, Xiao Lie's mind went completely blank.

If he were to inherit the mantle of his ancestors, what would that mean? It would mean that this emperor has no chance!

In this lifetime, he could only ever be a shadow standing behind imperial power.

Xiao Ce was overjoyed, and when he thought of Xiao Jingtian's guidance on national affairs, his heart trembled uncontrollably.

He immediately knelt down and said joyfully.

"Your subject obeys the order; Your subject will certainly not fail Your Majesty's expectations!"