Protect Our Clan Leader
Chapter 1116 - 80: Great Emperor VS Shou Zhe! Perilous Breakdown_3

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"Shouzhe's vegetable-growing skills are quite good," Emperor Longchang commented as he took two bites of the vegetables, his brows lifting slightly in surprise.

Although these were just ordinary spirit vegetables and nothing special in terms of variety, their flavor was indeed a few notches more intense than regular spirit vegetables, and the texture was even better.

"If Your Majesty likes them, Shouzhe can offer them regularly as tribute," Wang Shouzhe said humbly. "If they could be branded as tribute products, these fruits and spirit vegetables would surely sell well."

"Ha ha, then it's settled," Emperor Longchang laughed and praised. "Shouzhe, you truly live up to your reputation as a famous god of wealth, always able to make money when you see an opportunity. Come come, this wine is also a tribute wine, produced by a Rank Six family in Tianfu County."

"Good wine, good wine."

Wang Shouzhe, not one to indulge in wine, sipped lightly and couldn't help but express his admiration.

It was indeed an extremely rare delicacy, far superior to the wines the Wang family currently sells.

Indeed, one must not underestimate this world. Humanity has, after all, proliferated and developed in this world for such a long time. With time accumulated, families possessing all sorts of secret methods have become numerous.

"If Shouzhe likes it, then take some back to enjoy at your leisure," Emperor Longchang offered warmly.

At this moment, he appeared to be an amiable "elder," as if the person who had brutally chastised Wang Shouzhe before was not him at all.

"Many thanks to Your Majesty," Wang Shouzhe did not decline.

After the wine had gone around three times,

The unfamiliarity between the two had dissipated quite a bit.

Emperor Longchang's face had grown even more ruddy from drinking a few more cups: "Shouzhe, you were able to discern who the truly outstanding emperor's son is between Kang Commandery Prince and An Commandery Prince, such a high standard of judging people. Today, having had a bit to drink and with no outsiders present, why not give me your thoughts on my rule?"

Old Yao, upon hearing this, couldn't help but roll his eyes secretly.

Sure enough, His Majesty is still as petty as ever, apparently preparing to dredge up old grievances.

He stealthily winked at Wang Shouzhe, reminding him not to fall for it.

Wang Shouzhe, also a clever man, immediately caught on and with an air of trepidation, he bowed, "How could Shouzhe, with no virtue or ability, dare to critique Your Majesty?"

Hmph!

Wang Shouzhe, you rascal, have you not often been slandering me behind closed doors?

Don't think I don't know, back when you were at Changning, after having a few drinks with Long Wuji, didn't you critique me from head to toe?

Emperor Longchang smirked inwardly, deriding in his heart while maintaining a generous demeanor, "No matter, no matter, I have lived for thousands of years. What haven't I seen, what haven't I heard? You may speak freely, I certainly won't take offense over your words."

"Unless, you're waiting for me to issue an imperial decree specifically for this? Ha ha ha~~"

"This…"

Now that the emperor had put it that way, Wang Shouzhe found it difficult to refuse.

He pondered for a moment and then said, "If I speak out of turn, will Your Majesty truly not blame me?"

"Of course. I, the Great Emperor, am as good as my word," Emperor Longchang declared with a grandiose wave of his hand, appearing "strong and reliable," "honest and trustworthy," yet inwardly adding a thought.

Hehe~ Wang Shouzhe, you rascal, if indeed you speak improperly, I certainly won't blame you.

But if you dare to ramble nonsense, be insincere, and flatter me without principle, then don't blame me for finding fault with you.

Hmph~~ All those things you said about me in private, I've been keeping a record of every single one~~

"Since Your Majesty has spoken, then Shouzhe will boldly speak a few words," Wang Shouzhe said after a moment's thought, "Your Majesty is powerfully martial, brave in battle, and extremely adept at managing armies. Your military achievements are outstanding. Not only have you repeatedly distinguished yourself on foreign battlefields, but also withstood two empires with the might of Da Qian alone."

"With such ability, even if placed within the Divine Martial Dynasty, you would surely be a famous Legion Leader, or even possibly a Grand Marshal."

These words were pleasing to hear and seemed reasonable.

Emperor Longchang indulged in Wang Shouzhe's flattery, secretly very pleased, but also sneering inwardly.

Wang Shouzhe, oh Wang Shouzhe~~ you're really just a common man, only daring to slander me behind my back but not to my face.

I'll let you finish your flattery first, enjoy this wave of pleasure, and then get you for your insincerity.

When that time comes, whether you'll be rounded or flattened will all be up to me.

Wang Shouzhe, unaware of the emperor's thoughts, paused before continuing, "Your Majesty is extremely adept at expansion. During your reign, the empire's territory has more than doubled in size, and the population along with it, truly a rare emperor of expansion."

"Well said, well said~" Emperor Longchang said, his face full of enjoyment. "Shouzhe, you are truly my confidant, feel free to elaborate further."

"However…" Wang Shouzhe paused again before continuing, "Precisely because Your Majesty loves war and seeks glory, after ascending the throne you have greatly supported the military, from the construction of the army to the military Prominent Families, forming a complete Military System."

"Many Prominent Families, in order to receive support from Your Majesty's policies, have turned to joining the military, becoming military Prominent Families, with generations serving as soldiers."

"Hmm?" Emperor Longchang's expression became stiff. "And what is wrong with that? Ordinary Prominent Families assist in managing and developing local areas, while military Prominent Families focus on military affairs; their collaboration benefits both."

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