In a chaotic world, border soldiers begin their journey by enlisting in the army and getting married

Chen Shan wasn't very interested in the emperor's promise.

In contrast, he was more concerned with other things.

"So, what are your plans regarding the academy?"

Having grasped the general direction, Huangfu Zhaoxue asked a question.

Chen Shan did not continue to insist on his previous stance.

"The imperial court can intervene, but the power to speak and make decisions lies with my wife."

"The imperial court only provides assistance from the sidelines; where the students go in the future is their own choice."

"Of course, it's not that I dislike all civil officials. I'm a very targeted person, and I like to target the prime minister."

Chen Shan's words were so casual that those present couldn't immediately understand them.

The Southern King realized what was happening and immediately looked at the two ministers.

"My lords, let's go back and sort things out first, come up with a plan, and work with Chen Shan to get the academy up and running."

"I will assist His Majesty in completing the remaining tasks. I will have my personal guards assist you; anyone who obstructs us will be executed without mercy!"

The Southern King was also very decisive. After he finished speaking, the emperor nodded in agreement, and the two ministers then turned and left.

As the Minister left, the Southern King's gaze fell upon Chen Shan.

"If you have any questions, just ask them."

Hearing this, Chen Shan's lips curled up: "Your Highness understands me best."

"Your Majesty, you should know from the time of the Xiao family army that one of my wives was a young lady from the Xiao family."

"I will not let anyone who was involved in what happened back then get away with it."

Chen Shan was referring to participation, not directly to figures like the prime minister.

This surprised Huangfu Zhaoxue.

Another great scholar, another daughter of the Xiao family, and I've also heard there's a master craftsman from the Mo Kingdom.

What is it about this guy that makes him so attractive? How could he get these women to marry him?

"Although I did not do what happened to the Xiao family army, it was something I had no choice but to allow."

"You intend to settle scores with me as well?"

Huangfu Zhaoxue stared at Chen Shan with a teasing expression.

Chen Shan was decisive and capable, but she didn't believe that someone of Chen Shan's status could do anything to the emperor.

However, Huangfu Zhaoxue's idea obviously failed.

Chen Shan has more than that much courage.

"I have spoken about everyone involved. As for the Emperor's problem, we must face it, and admit our mistakes."

"After all, I need to give my wife an explanation."

Chen Shan spoke very decisively, repeatedly referring to her as "my wife," which made Huangfu Zhaoxue somewhat puzzled.

"Chen Shan, are you living only for your wife?"

"With your abilities and strength, you can rise to a higher position, whether in the military or in the imperial court. Perhaps you will even wield immense power in the future."

"Why get involved in this mess because of the women in your family?"

Huangfu Zhaoxue was very puzzled. Chen Shan was the first person she had ever seen to put his wife's affairs first.

To the emperor's doubts, Chen Shan calmly replied, "Why bother?"

"They married me, so they became my wives, my lovers, and my family. Their affairs are naturally my affairs."

"Besides, if you can't even protect your own home, how can you protect your country?"

Chen Shan spoke with conviction, but after saying that, he laughed and said, "However, I've heard that there's no kinship in the royal family, and they don't even have a concept of family."

"It's normal that the Emperor doesn't understand."

Chen Shan's words carried a hint of sarcasm, yet they were also true, leaving Huangfu Zhaoxue unable to refute them for the time being.

"You are willing to do anything for Xia Kingdom, and I am the same for my family."

"Besides, the Xiao family army were originally loyal subjects. They were slandered at will, which led to their extermination. Even if there were those people behind the scenes, as the emperor, the decision is yours."

"To be honest, are you afraid that the Xiao family's military achievements will overshadow your own, and that their prestige within the army will be too great for you, the emperor, to control?"

Chen Shan's words immediately silenced Huangfu Zhaoxue.

Even the King of Southern Slaughter knew this all along, but he didn't tell Chen Shanming.

Maintaining imperial power often requires various means of support. The problem of a ruler whose achievements overshadow his authority is one that no emperor can avoid in any dynasty.

Therefore, no one would think that the emperor had done anything wrong.

"You're right. I did acquiesce. I've only recently ascended the throne and lack control over imperial power. I can only feel at ease when military power is in the hands of a reliable person."

"I just never imagined the prime minister would be so arrogant..."

Huangfu Zhaoxue stopped there.

The prime minister's ambition was exposed in that incident, and from then on, it was unstoppable.

Even if Huangfu Zhaoxue wanted to make amends, she could hardly do so.

"You can't distinguish between loyalty and treachery; calling you a tyrant wouldn't be an exaggeration."

"The imperial court's recommendation system gives the prime minister even stronger wings, while you, as the emperor, cannot even cultivate your own people. This is incompetence."

Every word Chen Shan uttered was aimed at belittling Huangfu Zhaoxue, and even humiliating her.

No one else would dare to say such a thing, but Chen Shan didn't care at all.

This was undoubtedly one of the reasons for the Xiao family's downfall, so how could Chen Shan possibly let it go?

However, Chen Shan did not expect that the system would actually give him a notification after he said those words.

[Huangfu Zhaoxue's favorability +1]

?

What's going on? This can increase favorability?

Even though it only increased her favorability by 1 point, isn't this... humiliating her?

Could it be that this Huangfu Zhaoxue has some strange or unusual attributes?

Chen Shan looked at Huangfu Zhaoxue with suspicion. She was an emperor, after all, yet he still had goodwill towards her after being scolded.

This was somewhat unexpected for Chen Shan.

"In short, as the emperor, you need to make a statement regarding the Xiao family's affairs."

This is one of my demands. As for the others, especially those behind the scenes, I will take their lives myself.

Chen Shan's purpose is already obvious.

This also allowed Huangfu Zhaoxue to see Chen Shan's determination.

"I will consider it."

"However, you should also do your best for the court; you can't just draw a salary without working."

"I want you to take charge of the Five Armies Commandery and the affairs of the Northern Yan Mountains."

Huangfu Zhaoxue also put forward her idea.

However, Chen Shan denied it immediately after he finished speaking.

"Dream on."

"You can't even stabilize your internal situation. Even if I take it, what then? Give it back again? And then keep paying reparations?"

"You are probably the only emperor in the seven kingdoms to have reached such a position."

Chen Shan seemed to have lost all control, relentlessly attacking the Empress. As his favorability rating gradually increased, he was quite satisfied.

confirmed!

This empress certainly has some strange and unusual attributes!

"Chen Shan, you mustn't be rude."

"Your Majesty has his own concerns. These matters can be planned slowly. Let's get the academy in order first."