[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start":3,"chapter-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Wuxia: Shocking the Empress at the Start",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1937474,2671,"Chapter 10","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>The ministers bowed and offered their praises from the bottom of their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Yuan, Imperial Court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh, the weak Song is truly the weak Song.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think they don't even know that rebels are plotting treason right under their noses—utterly incompetent!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temujin smiled with contempt, a flicker of disdain flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the emperor of a nation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one cannot even conquer and unify their own internal affairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then how can one speak of contending for the world or vying for the Nine Provinces!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not just the Song Emperor Zhao Ji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from the ambitious and talented Qin Emperor Ying Zheng, who could make him feel a sense of threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, the emperors of all other nations were not worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Withdrawing his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temujin turned his head, his gaze landing on the figure below the hall with a hint of appreciation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minmin, what is the reason for your audience with the Khan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporting to the Khan, Minmin has already recruited a portion of my subordinates, and I have come this time to borrow someone from the Khan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minmin Temur bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stated her purpose straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad! I truly did not misjudge you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temujin praised her without reservation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, shifting the tone of the conversation, he added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak, whom do you wish to borrow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Demon Master!\" Minmin Temur said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temujin raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest piqued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Demon Master Pang Ban was only a master of the Peerless Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he practiced the Dao Heart Planting Demonic Art, his strength was three parts stronger than that of an ordinary Peerless master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even within the Great Yuan Imperial Dynasty, he was among the top-tier combatants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At any moment, he could break through the shackles and step into the ranks of the Land Immortals!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that she wanted to borrow him so suddenly, he naturally felt a trace of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>014-The Dominant Ying Zheng, the Highly Sought-After Murong Longcheng! (Seeking flowers, seeking tips)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not long from now, it will be the hundredth birthday of Zhang Sanfeng of the Great Ming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minmin wishes to offer a grand gift to the Khan, and incidentally, train my subordinates.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is only because my own Wu Gong is low and we are far away in another country that I wish to borrow the Demon Master for protection.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Organizing her words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minmin Temur explained with clear logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why she did not borrow a master of the Land Immortal realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She still had a bit of self-awareness in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless one makes some extraordinary contribution to the Great Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For such transcendent existences as Land Immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Requesting their protection would be no different from a daydream!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Granted!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is my personal order.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may take this token to the Demon Master's Palace later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temujin did not inquire further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually removed the token from his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Khan! Minmin will certainly not fail the Khan's trust!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minmin Temur was overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hurriedly bowed again and respectfully received the token with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Qin, Xianyang Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast to Temujin's contempt and disdain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Zheng was currently frowning, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the national strength of the Great Qin was the most powerful among all nations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could not be denied that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qin State was also not a solid block of iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was there the flourishing development of the Hundred Schools of Thought, but there were also anti-Qin forces organized by the remnants of the Six States stirring in various places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that he, always ambitious and possessing a grand vision, did not care much about these things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or rather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, aside from the Eight Great Imperial Dynasties, these people were merely grasshoppers after the autumn, unable to stir up any great waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he wanted to, he could wipe them out with a flip of his hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began to consider these issues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not out of fear or worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Possessing a far-reaching vision, he understood clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The landscape of the Nine Provinces Continent would face unprecedented changes after the appearance of the Heavenly Dao Gold List.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also a great opportunity for the Great Qin to unify the world and vie for the Nine Provinces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could not forge the interior into a solid block of iron before the turmoil began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the war started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if these forces could not stir up any great waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having them drag their feet and cause annoyance in the rear would be disgusting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold glint flashed in Ying Zheng's eyes, and he ordered in a tone devoid of joy or sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao Gao, I give you one month to root out the anti-Qin forces!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you encounter resistance you cannot handle, you may use the power of the Great Qin to sweep them away; you must wipe out the remnants of the Six States and the anti-Qin forces in one fell swoop!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Gao, who was serving by his side, felt a slight joy in his heart upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his face, however, he remained composed as he bowed and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I shall strictly obey Your Majesty's command!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Zheng nodded, then turned his gaze toward Zhang Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass the order to the leaders of the Hundred Schools of Thought: submit, or perish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Great Qin does not need forces that do not listen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the overwhelming dominance and majesty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhang Han felt a chill in his heart. ===== CHAPTER 19 =====\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although the words were only two short sentences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within them, however, lay endless slaughter and blood!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as a confidant of Ying Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally would not soften his hand because of this!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Ming, Dragon-Protecting Villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Wushi, dressed in a python robe, stood with his hands behind his back, staring fixedly at the Heavenly Dao Gold List.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he were calculating something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally withdrew his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass my secret order: send someone to contact Murong Longcheng immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he asks, tell him that I can help him restore his country!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could not wait any longer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With each announcement of the Heavenly Dao Gold List.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deeply understood the hidden talents of the Nine Provinces Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he also recognized his own insignificance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were to truly follow his inner thoughts and plan step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might never achieve his goal in his entire life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally was unwilling to resign himself to such a fate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to change this situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from having the good fortune to obtain heaven-defying opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only way was to recruit or cooperate with those reclusive senior experts!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Murong Longcheng, who had just been exposed by the Heavenly Dao Gold List, was precisely a target he could cooperate with!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also understood in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cooperating with such an expert was no different from skinning a tiger for its hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, he would not fall behind in terms of cultivation and strength either!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just that he did not know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Far away in the imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ming Emperor Zhu Houzhao, whom he had always regarded as a thorn in his side, a nail in his eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was currently also focusing his gaze on Murong Longcheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was seen holding a brush, writing calligraphy with dragon-like flourishes, while asking aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Wei, what do you think of this person, Murong Longcheng?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does Your Majesty wish to recruit him?\" Wei Jinzhong coughed twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Houzhao nodded without hesitation, then began to explain the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As for Zhang Zhenren, we must still strive to win him over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I believe that Murong Longcheng might be easier to recruit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What people fear most is having no desires; as long as they have desires, recruiting them will be twice as effective with half the effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding this statement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jinzhong did indeed agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially with such benefits as restoring a country.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he did not rush to reach a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he asked a counter-question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But is Your Majesty not worried that we might just be leaving a wolf's den only to enter a tiger's lair?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After all, whether it is cooperation or recruitment, it is built upon equal strength.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unless it is an existence like Zhang Zhenren.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Houzhao was slightly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally understood the risks of driving a wolf to swallow a tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what if they failed to win over Zhang Zhenren?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he just watch idly as treacherous subjects like Zhu Wushi subverted the Great Ming?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it was a last resort, it was still a fallback plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wei Jinzhong, who also saw through this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remained silent for a while, then sighed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the room felt somewhat stifling for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Sui, Imperial Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dismissing the civil and military officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guang, who had been somewhat sleepy, immediately shed his previous decadence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked quickly back to his room, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are the secret agents?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish, swish, swish!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the words fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four figures appeared out of thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kneeling on one knee before Yang Guang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Subordinates are here, what are Your Majesty's instructions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secretly send someone to contact Murong Longcheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If possible, it would be best to have him come to the palace for a talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Guang ordered indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you command!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four replied in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Yang Guang's waving gesture, they disappeared into the room once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if everything that had just happened had never occurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>015-Bai Zhantang Tells a Story, Dongfang Bubai Boldly Confesses Her Love! (Seeking flowers, seeking tips)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great Ming, Seven Heroes Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the old road paved with bluestone slabs, under the reflection of the setting sun, three figures slowly approached, accompanied by the crisp sound of bells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were none other than Ximen Wudi and Jiang Yuyan, who had come down from Green Dragon Villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a small black-and-white donkey, the mount Jiang Yuyan had just acquired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the donkey's neck hung a bell tied with a red string.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bustling street, shouts could be heard from time to time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for a while longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two people and one donkey stopped in front of an inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tongfu Inn?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the plaque on the gate. ===== CHAPTER 20 =====\u003C\u002Fp>",1775,"2026-06-15T03:02:14.660Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","a53e6eb861c9cd3e7bba386df9338827f9436b08f0d0cfb821cfb63e38d66b73","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-11","wuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-chapter-9",1409,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwuxia-shocking-the-empress-at-the-start-cover.jpg"]