CHAPTER 361: CHAPTER 346 DETERMINATION

Zhu Zhengwei had an epiphany.

No wonder the Li Tang Dynasty was so eager to attack the Kingdom of Polk.

In reality, it wasn’t just about acquiring the technology and cultivation skill of the True Skill, but also to seize the wealth of war, establish a Silk Road through the channels of material from the Outer Chaos Realm, and break free from the clan’s control!

After all, as the current Human Emperor of the Primordial Chaos universe, to escape one’s puppet destiny and rebel against the heavens, the first step is to eliminate the local clan forces that are madly restraining the emperor....

"I thought I was pitiful enough, but who knew that behind your glamorous facade, it’s just as miserable, we’re truly comrades in misery...." Zhu Zhengwei secretly shook his head, "Both getting beaten up, can only cower in fear...."

This is destiny.

The sad fate that the Human Emperor must bear after obtaining the Imperial Seal, generations of Human Emperors have longed to resist.

"So, Your Majesty will not care about us, and might even secretly support us?" Mary Sue said softly.

"It should be so." Li Shimin replied.

Mary Sue was filled with awe.

Talking about this, how could he not know the details?

At the very least, he is at the level of a confidant of the emperor.

The emperor wants to use them to handle great matters!

Li Shimin’s eyes began to flicker, unaware of what Mary Sue was thinking with her eyes shifting about, he only asked: "Then what will you do? His Majesty wants to eradicate the gold-sucking tumor of the harem, and even wants you ladies to create value in the harem, to build power for him...."

Generally, the ladies, the concubines, would definitely be unwilling.

This is simply making a group of weak, pampered women work like crazy in their own palaces, doing embroidery, sewing, artifact refining....!

However, Mary Sue thought to herself:

"Hmm, this person must be testing our intentions.... Li Shimin is undoubtedly a crazy capitalist, even his harem’s women are not spared, making them work crazily to create value for him!"

"Who did he learn this from? It’s said that he wasn’t this bold before."

"But, there’s no other way.. he needs to build his own private treasury, his own independent operation force... he wants to turn the harem into his treasure trove, it makes sense."

He could imagine, the plight of this emperor, having the strongest combat power in the Human Realm, so what?

He still cannot control himself.

"I will discuss with the sisters, we will help His Majesty."

Mary Sue thought for a moment, then said: "You have great talent and ambition, with the heart to benefit the world, yet you have no choice but to swallow your pride... we choose to stand in your camp, to become the sharp blade in your hands!"

After all, the Li Tang Dynasty, Li Shimin was originally an extremely admired figure in history, fighting for such a person was inherently exciting!

And, Primordial Chaos universe, they are in alliance with the Great Tang officialdom, which is very promising.

Moreover...

Main quest: Join the Great Tang officialdom.

Perhaps this declaration is the true completion of the mission.

Li Shimin’s eyes flickered slightly, he nodded, then sighed with emotion, "I understand now, to encounter talents like you is truly fortunate... our Great Tang high officials, most are saturated with clan decay, except for Wei Zheng’s batch of confidants, it’s only you from the grassroots who sincerely wish to serve the country and seek a dawn for this nation...."

"Do not worry, recruit some credible members and inform them about this." Li Shimin thought a moment, "And if you discover any spies within the recruits, you can inform me... I will handle it."

After all, if he finds someone acting suspiciously, he can restart...

"Yes."

Mary Sue happily responded.

In her eyes, this was certainly a confidant at the emperor’s behest, it wouldn’t be exaggerating even if it was the emperor himself in disguise... they finally have backing now.

Soon, a group of palace maids was brought over.

Mary Sue directly spoke, and the other palace maids got excited immediately.

"Of course, we will bring honor to His Majesty! Break class monopolies and achieve democracy and freedom!"

"We will definitely work hard!"

"Rest assured, everyone knows me, I refine potions every day, and accumulate ten thousand proficiency, incidentally producing some items!"

"I can’t wait to work twenty-five hours a day! To let His Majesty ride a Divine Dragon Mount, live in the Super Immortal Palace, and marry the celestial daughters!"

Li Shimin was dumbfounded.

He was astonished as he watched these concubines’ fervent declarations, their patriotic hearts, their fierce determination.

He glanced at Zhu Zhengwei, his expression turning a bit strange, "If you, my dear minister, could be one percent as diligent as them, how could we ever worry that the Great Tang..."

"Cough, cough, cough."

Zhu Zhengwei began to cough, "Matters that require mental effort need inspiration, it’s not something that can be rushed."

Li Shimin stood up, letting these concubines discuss among themselves, and he left with Zhu Zhengwei.

" Your Majesty, do you really want to make use of this harem examination?" Zhu Zhengwei asked: "You didn’t, surprisingly, after this session, reboot the past? I thought you revealed too much, and would...."

"Yes." He stated: "I’m keeping this memory intact, without deletion."

Zhu Zhengwei was thoughtful.

Based on what he knew, Li Shimin was under enormous pressure, so intense that his mind was taut.

He often wandered around Chang’an City at random, regularly pulling someone randomly to pour out grievances, vent furiously, then afterwards, would reboot back to the past.

It was assumed this was what would happen now...

"It seems that he is determined to use these players to accomplish some great deeds." Zhu Zhengwei pondered, these players, were actually valued by Li Shimin.

"Such selfless people are hard to come by throughout history."

Li Shimin suddenly uttered these words, "They could have led a pampered life, enjoy their days leisurely in the harem, I would still support them... Yet, they choose to endure this hardship without asking for returns!"

"They also know, I have no official seals or positions to give them, can’t provide them anything.... they will forever remain ordinary people, no matter how hard they try, there will be no rewards, yet they choose to help me anyway."

In Li Shimin’s eyes, such people with patriotic fervor are rare in this world.

He couldn’t offer them official positions, but they proactively and selflessly established livelihoods within the harem, engaged in production, the concubines engaged in humble farming, artifact refining...

Li Shimin sighed, "I thought I would have to continue like this, with no power to resist, and continue to languish for eternity..."

"But, encountering you, my dear minister, allows me to continuously accumulate foundation.... and encountering those lovely and selfless concubines, who stand by my side, engage in production, and provide material support for me." Li Shimin couldn’t help but sigh deeply, his gaze complex, "It is an unimaginable fortune, it is very much my honor, to have a sliver of possibility to resist fate..."

Zhu Zhengwei nodded, saying nothing.

He knew this Human Emperor was constantly building an iron wall in his heart, unruffled, now he revealed some genuine emotions.

"Next, I hope the prime ministers can support some of these concubines."

Li Shimin said: "Although each has their own aptitude, they still need to learn, and with your all-rounded talent, you can resolve many issues for them."

"I will comply." Zhu Zhengwei replied.