Chapter 169: then translation of title

In the coming days, Shen Tianxing was not idle; before the System Upgrade was completed, he had already planned how to use the system Killing Value, and began promoting modernization nationwide.

Of course, this so-called modernization is at most the kind of modernization from the 60s or 70s; to truly leap across an era, more talent is needed, and it's impossible to let Shen Tianxing exchange everything in the system—no matter how much Killing Value, it wouldn't be enough.

Fortunately, the System Upgrade happened, but the System Mall remained usable; Shen Tianxing exchanged many items, and also opened several Super Gift Packs and God-Tier Gift Packs, gaining many good things.

Of course, there were also plenty of talents; although they were all ancient figures produced by the system, their learning ability was extremely strong, and they quickly mastered the various factory technologies Shen Tianxing brought out and promoted them.

Under the promotion of Shen Tianxing's series of Imperial Edicts, the entire Great Zhou saw the populace's enthusiasm boil over; first came the seeds of various crops exchanged from the system, including the highest-quality rice and various fruits and vegetables.

A large number of ordinary people became the most loyal farmers, diligently planting rice and fruits and vegetables; besides, Shen Tianxing also exchanged from the system books on breeding various animals for the livestock industry.

Among them, the book on postpartum care for sows was the hottest; at the same time, some people had already started raising cattle, because in the field of plowing, Shen Tianxing had already begun systematic production of tractors.

"Husband, it's almost been a month; you're busy every day with this and that, we sisters each night guard an empty room alone—tonight, no matter what, you must keep us company."

Ru Yan came together with Qin Mingyue; naturally, Ru Yan was the one speaking, while Qin Mingyue could only blush and nod beside her. After all, she is the empress's identity, and saying such things always feels strange.

"It's not that I don't want to rest, nor that I want to neglect you; indeed, there are many matters that must be arranged quickly. Wait a few more days, and once everything is settled, I'll have more time to keep you company."

"You go back first, get ready; I'll come over once I'm done here. At worst, I'll take a day off tomorrow—does that satisfy you now?"

Shen Tianxing knew it was impossible to brush it off with just a couple of casual words, so he solemnly made a promise; Ru Yan and Qin Mingyue still believed him.

"Alright, we'll head back now; husband, don't be too late, otherwise we'll all come looking for you later, and that would be dangerous."

Ru Yan finished, threw a flirtatious glance, blew a kiss, then took Qin Mingyue away; Shen Tianxing helplessly patted his forehead—having too many women is also quite exhausting.

Shen Tianxing continued to process a pile of memorials; whenever he encountered something he couldn't handle, he would browse the System Mall, select something suitable to solve the problem, and exchange for it.

Then he ordered Zhao Gao to quickly deliver the memorial and this item to the person who wrote the memorial, so that person could resolve the issue.

Just when Shen Tianxing was about done with his work, a positioned Flying Pigeon message arrived, sent by Lin Feiyun.

"Your Majesty, seeing this Flying Pigeon message, please forgive my impudence; Your Majesty, are you sure you didn't send Yu Qian over just to oppose me?"

Whenever a city is successfully captured, whether taken by force or by getting the opponent to surrender, Yu Qian would always try to scheme against them.

For the prefect and commander of a captured city, I wanted to execute them, but Yu Qian said we could negotiate and persuade them to surrender, letting them continue managing the city—that's fine, I understand, the city indeed needs someone to manage it.

But for those prefects and commanders who chose to surrender, Yu Qian however said they should be locked up and interrogated to determine if they were sincerely surrendering before keeping them.

Once or twice, I could consider him cautious, but almost every city is like this; I have already taken down over ten cities in three provinces, and Yu Qian has angered me over ten times.

I ask for nothing else, nor do I want Your Majesty to grant any rewards; I only want Your Majesty to immediately issue an edict recalling Yu Qian. I know all his intentions are good, but his way of handling things is overly cautious.

This is only one aspect; the other is that he frequently opens the granaries to distribute grain, which I understand as winning over the people's hearts, but each time he does so, he almost exhausts the entire city's food supply.

If it weren't for Your Majesty's timely deliveries of grain and fodder each time, the army would hardly be able to sustain itself; Yu Qian probably never considered, for this reason, keeping the grain and fodder for himself after capturing a city.

After reading this letter, Shen Tianxing deeply felt Lin Feiyun's anguish, but this kind of pain he could never allow him to come running to his side again.

"Yu Qian's actions are merely a bit cautious; after so many times, you should be used to it, so stop complaining to me and properly take the upcoming prefectures."

"Once everything settles, you can come back; then you'll leave Yu Qian in charge of Da Wu temporarily, and I'll naturally send someone over to help him manage it, so everyone will be at ease."

This is Shen Tianxing's reply; he could imagine that upon seeing this reply, Lin Feiyun would surely go mad, but after the madness passes, it would just be that.

"Don't blame me either; this is also unavoidable—who made Yu Qian such a headache?"

Shen Tianxing muttered to himself, then rose to his feet; suddenly a fierce wind howled behind him, a figure flashed, a cold light, straight toward Shen Tianxing.

"Treacherous ministers and sons, die!"

As this sword attacked, a clear female voice accompanied it!

Shen Tianxing stood motionless on the spot; the sword stabbed him, but instantly shattered.

"How is this possible? I'm already Eight Pin First Layer; this sword clearly pierced you—how could it fail to kill you?"

The figure appeared—a stunning beauty whose looks could rival a celestial maiden, dressed in a black tight-fitting outfit.

Seeing the beautiful woman before him, Shen Tianxing was also somewhat taken aback; she resembled the young emperor a bit, but was clearly far more handsome.

"You couldn't be the Changping Princess who's been wandering the martial world, could you? No, I'm the Emperor now—you're not a princess!"

Having his identity exposed by Shen Tianxing's words, the Changping Princess's eyes filled with hatred; even though her sword was broken, she didn't care about anything else and fiercely struck her palm toward Shen Tianxing's chest!

"Plotting to usurp the throne, treacherous minister and son, you deserve to die!"

With a bang, Shen Tianxing remained unharmed, while the Changping Princess flew out, hit the pillar, spat blood, and her eyes filled with disbelief.

"How can this be? Even if you're a Grandmaster, how could my sword's rebound leave you unscathed and yet injure the princess's five viscera and six bowels? What's going on?"

Facing the Changping Princess's shock, Shen Tianxing spread his hands helplessly.

"Who told you an Eighth-Rank Expert could injure a Grandmaster? Even Ninth Grade Perfection might not be able to break a Grandmaster's defense, unless there's some divine weapon."

"Besides, let me correct you: I'm not someone who plots to usurp the throne; the young emperor, grateful that I saved him, abdicated on his own!"