Full-Time Magister: The Evil Emperor Descends

"Xiao Xie, what do you think is the biggest hidden danger for China's future?"

Upon hearing the question, Mo Xie was taken aback at first, but then understood what the other party meant and blurted out the answer.

"It's a siren, isn't it?"

Upon hearing this, the seriousness on Shao Zheng's face disappeared, replaced by a satisfied smile, his eyes full of appreciation, and he asked in return.

Why do you think sirens will be a major threat to the future?

Mo Xie pondered for a moment, organizing his thoughts before slowly speaking.

“Our country has a vast land area, so naturally there are many forbidden black areas. However, those with power as great as monarchs or emperors generally do not leave their own territories, and we are also able to detect them accurately.”

"But sea monsters are different. Unlike the demons on land, the ocean accounts for nearly three-quarters of the Earth. With such a vast area, there must be countless demon empires within it, and even more emperor-level demons than on land."

"Most importantly, our understanding of the ocean is far too limited. We have no idea of ​​the strength of the maritime empires. If we were to face a large-scale attack from them, we would be extremely passive..."

As Mo Xie recounted his story, Shao Zheng's impression of him gradually improved. Now, upon hearing these words, he nodded from time to time, his smile widening, and continued to ask questions.

"Little Xie... what do you think we should do to deal with the siren's attack?"

Upon hearing this question, Mo Xie smiled slightly and replied.

"My idea isn't really an idea. We just need to build dikes in advance to prevent the sea monsters from invading, and then we need to get the mages used to fighting on water. After all, we're not like Japan, a country surrounded by the sea. They've been fighting sea monsters for years, so we need to strengthen our training in this area too."

Shao Zheng couldn't help but burst into laughter, patted Mo Xie on the shoulder, and a bright smile spread across his face.

Looking at her father's strange appearance, Shao Hongying frowned slightly and asked in confusion.

"Dad, what's wrong with you?"

Shao Zheng walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and gazed at the deep blue ocean to the east, and at the white line that was the high-standing seawall that blocked the way to the sea.

Moreover, there are dilapidated buildings along the coast, and beautiful, iridescent floating plants on the sea surface.

He took in the city and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, saying...

"It's nothing, Xiao Xie, your thoughts are exactly the same as your uncle's, and it seems you've been preparing for this for a long time."

Shao Zheng turned around, looked at Mo Xie intently for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

"Actually, I have a plan..."

"speaker?!"

When Zu Huiyin saw that Shao Zheng wanted to reveal the confidential documents, she quickly tried to stop him, but the latter casually waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to worry about it.

"Xiao Xie isn't an outsider, so it's okay to say it."

Shao Zheng glanced at Zu Huiyin, feeling somewhat puzzled. How could he not understand what his secretary, who had been with him for so many years, was thinking?

This woman harbors ill intentions towards the speaker's position, and if I show any weakness, she might quickly take my place.

However, starting some time ago, Zu Huiyin slowly withdrew her hand, focusing only on fulfilling the duties of a secretary, seemingly no longer eyeing the speaker's position, which puzzled Shao Zheng greatly.

After being on guard for a while, he was surprised to find that the other party had actually become honest, as if he had suppressed his original ambition.

In the end, Shao Zheng had no choice but to accept this fact and blamed the cause on Mo Xie.

He knew that the Zu family was secretly supporting Mo Xie's power behind the scenes, and that Zu Huiyin was promoted to the position of Speaker's Secretary by the Zu family, so in the end, it was all the Zu family who was manipulating things behind the scenes.

Zu Huiyin's position in the Zu family was not low. In fact, she did not want to give up the position of speaker. After all, she had worked hard to climb to the position of speaker's secretary. Who would not want to go further?

However, the clan leader and several elders have made it clear that there is no need for her to have any unrealistic ambitions for the position of speaker in the future. She can no longer continue in this way. The family can help her get the position of speaker's secretary, or they can help her fall into the abyss!
Moreover, her family valued Mo Xie highly and provided her with silent support, which made her cherish her relationship with her.

Mo Xie and Shao Hongying were on good terms, and Shao Zheng was the latter's father, so she couldn't possibly take action against him.

Suddenly, noticing Mo Xie's gaze fixed on him, Zu Huiyin smiled kindly at him. Mo Xie nodded, inwardly wondering to himself.

This Zu Huiyin is from the Zu clan and seems very ambitious for the position of speaker, but my super intuition tells me that the two of them don't seem to have any hostility towards each other, which is really strange.

Also, why are you staring at me like that, Master's wife? It makes me feel so uncomfortable!
The three people present each had their own thoughts, but the silence was finally broken by Shao Zheng's words, which were spoken in a serious tone.

"I am also on guard against sea monsters, and for this purpose I have specially designed a 20,000-kilometer coastline strategy, building dikes and establishing bases in coastal areas across the country."

"This plan is not well-regarded internationally. I have proposed it several times at the Asian Magic Association, but it has often been rejected by other members of parliament. If we rely solely on our own strength, the strategy will likely take a long time to be successfully implemented. Our country has a large land area and a large number of demons. After all, we also need manpower in other places. It can be said that we are facing both internal and external troubles!"

Mo Xie expressed his empathy for this, noting that the international community is not friendly towards China and is targeting it in various decisions, and he presumably believes that this is also the case with the coastal strategy.

After a moment of contemplation, he sighed and spoke slowly.

"If the distance is too far, it might not work. But if it's a nearby city, I can help build a dike."

"Really...really?"

Upon hearing Mo Xie's words, Shao Zheng suddenly asked with some excitement.

"Well, since the dikes and sea battle city on the Xietian Pavilion side and in Feibiao City have been completed, I can send some people to help."

Upon hearing this, Shao Zheng clapped his hands, his face beaming with excitement, and happily agreed.

"Okay, with your help, Xiao Xie, I believe my coastline strategy will be completed much faster."

Too many people were being wasted in other places, and some powerful families were unwilling to help. Now that Mo Xie had agreed, he was overjoyed.

"father!"

Seeing her father's happy expression, Shao Hongying gave him a helpless reminder.

"Oh, Dad was just too excited..."

Seeing that Shao Zheng, a mere speaker, was in such an embarrassed state, Mo Xie understood that he was under immense pressure. Although the position of speaker was prestigious, it placed a great deal of pressure on him.

He pondered for a moment and then asked Shao Zheng.

"Uncle Zheng, let me show you around our dike and naval city."

"okay."

With the itinerary finalized, the group left Xietian Pavilion. Bei Yue Shangchen led the way, followed by Mo Xie and Shao Hongying, while Shao Zheng and Zu Huiyin brought up the rear.

"Speaker, we came here because of the rising sea level in the Xie Tian Ge area, why didn't you bring that up?"

Regarding Zu Huiyin's question, Shao Zheng shook his head, looked at Mo Xie's back, and said in a low voice.

"After I arrived in the territory of the Evil Heaven Pavilion, I sensed three strong attributes: lightning, fire, and ice. This must be the core of the earth. The sea monster must have come for this."

"Then why..."

Shao Zheng glanced at her indifferently and said irritably.

"Does this mean we have to make Xiao Xie hand over the Earth Core?"

"Uh, that's not what I meant..."

"Although the Earth Core is indeed an emergency resource that can create three cities or three forbidden spell mages in a short period of time, it would be more useful if it were in Xiao Xie's hands than in ours."

"The Evil Heaven Pavilion is developing at a speed that none of us can imagine. Perhaps... no, when the sea monsters truly attack, this place will definitely become an important strategic location."

"Besides... he's the future pillar of our Dragon Kingdom!" (End of Chapter)