ãIn the military camp.ã
ãAll the soldiers knelt on the ground, respectfully welcoming Ye Yuâs arrival.ã
ãEveryone looked at the human emperor with intensely passionate eyes.ã
ãFor a long time, due to the lack of warfare, the Great Yong Dynasty had seen cultural prosperity and martial decline.ã
ãThe civil officials were naturally held in higher regard.ã
ãBut since Ye Yu ascended the throne, he had given the military commanders a perfect stage.ã
ãMoreover, he never interfered with them and provided them with immense freedom.ã
ãYe Yu did only two things for the army: encourage and distribute money.ã
ãAs the saying goes, soldiers die for those who understand them.ã
ãWho wouldnât like such a ruler?ã
ãThis time, Ye Yuâs purpose for arriving was singular: to distribute money!ã
ãThree years, a full three years.ã
ãThrough Ye Yuâs continuous and extravagant spending, he had formally reached the peak of the Integration Realm.ã
ãAnd now, in this dream life, he was only 89 years old.ã
ãSuch speed had redefined his fastest cultivation record.ã
ãSo on such a joyous occasion, how could he not sprinkle some money to heighten the mood?ã
ãFifty million taels of silver were brought over.ã
ãThis was delivered by the Great Xia Dynastyâs envoy at great risk a few days ago.ã
ãThe purpose was to seek peace and negotiate a truce.ã
ãNow that things had come to this point, how could Ye Yu possibly stop?ã
ãHe outright rejected the envoyâs request, and conveniently kept the silver for himself.ã
ãAt that time, the Finance Ministerâs eyes widened at the sight of so much silver.ã
ãHe was ecstatically thrilled.ã
ãThree years, a full three years.ã
ãThe army had swept through with unstoppable force. Logically, the seized wealth should have gone into the national treasury.ã
ãBut under Ye Yuâs decree, not a single coin was returned.ã
ãThis left the Finance Minister staring at the empty treasury, his heart bleeding every day.ã
ãWhat? Resources and minerals? They were all sitting there, but these things couldnât be liquidated immediately.ã
ãThey required long-term management.ã
ãThus, the Finance Minister was frantic every day.ã
ãThis fifty million taels of silver would definitely allow him to take a huge breath.ã
ãBut unexpectedly, Ye Yu didnât even let anyone take a second look before taking the silver away.ã
ãHe claimed it was to reward the troops on the front lines.ã
ãYe Yu departed, his figure resolute, as if he had made a certain decision.ã
ãHe completely ignored the Finance Ministerâs wails.ã
ãAnd thus, the current scene came to be.ã
ãYe Yu personally oversaw the distribution of money among the people.ã
ãBut suddenly, he straightened his posture.ã
ãThat pair of fiercely determined eyes, even after decades, Ye Yu had never forgotten.ã
ãStanding beside him, Sun Longhai noticed Ye Yuâs strange behavior.ã
ãAs a competent lackey, Sun Longhai immediately sharpened his focus and followed Ye Yuâs line of sight.ã
ãHe too spotted Huangfu Baizhi in the crowd.ã
ãThough wearing a veil, her tall figure stood out conspicuously among the crowd.ã
ãSun Longhaiâs mind raced.ã
ãYe Yu had been on the throne for decades and had never taken a concubine.ã
ãThis had made everyone anxious.ã
ãAfter all, only with an heir could there be a legacy.ã
ãWithout offspring, there was no security.ã
ãWhat if something happened to Ye Yu? What would happen to the Great Yong Dynastyâs throne?ã
ãSo many people had crazily petitioned Ye Yu to take a consort, but all had been refused.ã
ãSun Longhai was also anxious, but as Ye Yuâs lackey, no matter what decision he made, Sun Longhai had no choice but to support it.ã
ãNow, Ye Yu had merely looked at this female general a little longer.ã
ãThis made Sun Longhai overjoyed.ã
ãThe emperorâs heart had finally been stirred.ã
ãThis was an enormous piece of good fortune!ã
ãOnly by having an heir could the dynasty be more stable.ã
ãAnd Sun Longhaiâs position as Prime Minister could be more secure.ã
ãThus.ã
ãSun Longhai hurried forward and said: Your Majesty, should I have this woman remove her armor and change into female attire, so you can have a good look?ã
ãIf you find her suitable, you may take her into the harem.ã
ãYe Yu was suddenly baffled.ã
ãYes, Huangfu Baizhiâs eyes were indeed quite special and memorable.ã
ãBut was it necessary to take her into the harem just because I looked at her a bit longer?ã
ãWhat do you take me for?ã
ãFacing Ye Yuâs rebuke, Sun Longhai felt deeply wronged.ã
ãYour Majesty, for so many years, you have neither taken a consort nor established an empress.ã
ãYou only ever glance at women.ã
ãNow, you finally look at this woman a bit more, and you think itâs not affection? What else could it be?ã
ãYe Yu felt extremely speechless.ã@@novelbin@@
ãDamn, just because I looked a bit longer, I must like her?ã
ãSo if I looked at your mother three times, would that mean I really like her?ã
ãSun Longhai immediately knelt on the ground, excitedly saying: That would absolutely be my motherâs great fortune.ã
ãIâll have my mother prepare properly when I get back today.ã
ãYe Yuâs face flushed red with anger, and he kicked Sun Longhai to the ground, shouting angrily, You fool!ã
ãSun Longhai looked puzzled as he watched Ye Yuâs departing figure.ã
ãYour Majesty, should my mother still prepare?ã
ãRoll!ã
ãA roar echoed.ã
ãSun Longhai chuckled and then really started rolling away.ã
ãIn reality, he knew full well that Ye Yu was joking.ã
ãBut as a qualified minister, he had to provide enough emotional value to His Majesty.ã
ãAfter all, who else in the entire Great Yong Dynasty could make His Majesty curse so much but me?ã
ãSun Longhai began rolling out of the military camp.ã
ãSuch a comical action, yet no one dared to laugh out loud.ã
ãAfter all, the person rolling was the current Prime Minister and also the Commander of the Jinyiwei.ã
ãIn recent years, the Jinyiwei had killed countless people.ã
ãAll the ministers were on edge.ã
ãNo one could guarantee that the Jinyiwei wouldnât come knocking on their door tomorrow.ã
ãBut what was certain was, when the Jinyiwei truly arrived, it meant the end of oneâs life.ã
ãSo, in a certain sense, Sun Longhai could be considered the executioner of the ministers.ã
ãIn this situation, who would dare provoke him?ã
ãEven the Marshal, Meng Shifang, had to wait cautiously on the side.ã
ãWhen Sun Longhai finally rolled to the entrance of the military camp and stopped, he immediately handed over a towel and said, Prime Minister, youâve worked hard.ã
ãSun Longhai calmly took the towel, wiped the sweat from his face,ã
ãHe shamelessly said, Relieving His Majestyâs worries is no trouble at all.ã
ãMeng Shifang nodded repeatedly and then asked his thoughts: His Majesty was distributing money so generously, so why did he suddenly leave in anger?ã
ãSun Longhai pointed to Huangfu Baizhi in the crowd.ã
ãPay more attention to this woman from now on, understand?ã