Chapter 52: Semi-finals

Seeing the silent Ye Qing, Xi Che looked at the lake and said:

"Being an emperor is actually a very tiring thing, and you have to think about a lot of things that you haven't even thought about before."

"You need to know the loyalty, the ability, the resourcefulness, and the astonishing talents of your courtiers, and you must know that those are ill-intentioned, those who are corrupt and bribe-taking, those who are mediocre and incompetent, and those who are treacherous and loyal."

"Even if you know this, you have just taken a step away from being an emperor."

"Some people are loyal but very incompetent, some people are corrupt but very capable, some people have bad intentions, but there are some things that only he can do, and some people are slightly amazing, but they don't know the general situation, and their hearts are higher than the sky."

"You have to control these people like a shepherd harnessing his dogs, let them help you run the country well, and they always want to use you to satisfy some of their own selfish desires, an emperor has no cronies, you can never trust any courtier too much, you are the only supreme one, even if someone is really loyal and knowledgeable, you have to try to use a quick knife, even if it is possible to cut yourself, you must learn to raise wolves, even if he will turn against his master at all times."

"This is above the court, and outside the court, you need to care about more things, where is the flood, you have to allocate funds for disaster relief, and you have to consider the exploitation and deduction in the middle, you have to send the most suitable person to go to this matter, honesty is not the only criterion."

"There can't be only one race in your land, racial discord is always the biggest headache for an empire, favoring either side will cause public anger, fighting each one will only backfire, and you can't really wipe out one of the races completely, because you have to consider the cost."

"How many men, horses, weapons, armor, morale, food, people's hearts, and fighting spirit are in your army, and you must also know that your generals have loyalty, bravery, murder, and calmness, and you should also consider them."

"You also have to consider your neighbor, what his country is, whether it is strong, whether it is declining, whether it is a threat to you, and whether it can try to conquer."

"It's one thing to think about it, it's another thing to get it all right."

"I have seized the throne by force, so naturally I have to rely on force to consolidate my empire, and killing Xi Lie is something I must do, although killing my father is not a pleasing crime. And my lovely brothers, since they have chosen to get their hands on this crown of blood, then the consequences of defeat can only be borne by themselves. “

"As for the other things you accuse me of, the only thing I can assure you is that my army has never committed any offence wherever it goes."

Ye Qing listened quietly, and then spoke: "Then, why did you embark on this road?" “

"Because there's more to see." Xi Che replied softly, his eyes blurred: "This is also what my father expects me to do. “

"So you and I can't get back to the original relationship." Ye Qing said: "When you send troops to invade Lanye, it will be the day when you and I will fight to the death. “

"It's really a heartless girl." Xi Che smiled, and then said, "I'm still angry, right, for the one I asked that kid to draw out." “

"He's my only sister, what do you say?" Ye Qing asked coldly.

Xi Che lowered his head: "Then I apologize to you, Xi Che really didn't take into account your feelings at that time, I'm really sorry." “

Ye Qing's eyes widened.

She had never thought that she could hear words of apology from his mouth, that he was a godless king who had no reason to bow to anyone.

Xi Che raised his head and saw her surprised expression, and smiled gently: "There is nothing to be surprised at, I said it, I am still and I will not change anything because I become the emperor." “

"I left the capital of Audeng and came here, although I am not talented, but I finally stepped into the heavenly realm, although it is a good choice to completely hide in the city to avoid the eyes and ears of those big people, but once discovered, I will be forced into a very embarrassing situation." Xi Che shrugged his shoulders as he spoke, with an innocent expression: "A boss-level guy who doesn't stay in his lair but sneaks away to the base camp of another camp, no matter how you think about it, it's a very slap in the face, even I don't believe that I don't plan to make some earth-shattering conspiracy." “

"So I had to do something to show that I was here, and sure enough, the dean and teacher immediately came over to ask the teacher for the crime, which scared me into being careful, you should know that although the Heavenly Dao Sword is strong, there are still many people in this city who can stop him."

Ye Qing bit her lip and said, "So, what is the purpose of your coming here?" “

"One of the purposes is, of course, to visit some old friends." Xi Che smiled lightly, I have to say, this emperor looks very good when he laughs. "Purpose two, I'll tell you then."

Ye Qing sneered slightly: "It's as if you're a good person." “

Xi Che smiled: "I have never been a good person, and the princess doesn't need to care." “

"Let's talk about one thing that Her Royal Highness is most concerned about, in three years, I definitely don't have any plans to attack Lan Ye." Xi Che smiled, this is the smile of the real emperor, but it has no meaning as a cover for emotions. "The reason is simple, because the empire is still strong enough."

"Between countries, interests are always a topic of eternal concern, and no one will rashly provoke a war without enough interests in advance."

Saying that, the emperor looked at Ye Qing's face seriously: "So my dear princess, try to make your country stronger, so strong that I will never be greedy, this will be a good ending." “

Ye Qing lowered his head and replied quietly, "I will." “

Then Xi Che spoke again: "That stalk of flowing frost was given to you by that guy from Yi Lanshan, and he won't tell you how to use it." “

Ye Qing paused, she had already thought of something.

Why at that time, when she asked the other party to take off the mask.

In any way, there was no need for the man to take off the mask that hid his hair color and pupils, and it was not a good move.

If the previous stab at the opening ceremony announced his arrival to those big people in the highest part of the city, then at this time, even if there are still many people who don't know him, as long as they have a little channel, they will quickly know what kind of terrifying existence has come to this academy.

But he took it off without hesitation.

"I guess, I want to use you as a surprise soldier." Xi Che laughed silently: "When I gave him this dagger as a reward for all gifts, I told him that whenever and wherever anyone with this dagger came to me, I would promise him three things. “

Then Xi Che looked at Ye Qing's pure white face: "I really didn't expect that the first thing was for me to take off my mask." “

"There are two more things, please think about how to use it."

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