The Peerless Emperor

Chapter 507: Chapter 508: Not Enough Staff

“Kindness is often exploited by others, especially in such a world where martial prowess reigns supreme. This saying was thoroughly embodied.”

“After resolving the matters of Emperor Qin’s dynasty, Lin Qian had been dealing with domestic affairs, dedicating himself to making the Huaxia Empire stronger.”

Lin Qian had once said that he must protect the citizens of the Huaxia Empire, yet over three thousand people died in Qingshui State.

After he left, the immense burden of the Empire fell on Ye Xin’s shoulders alone. The abrupt issues from the Yuheng Empire and the deaths of the Imperial Army and civilians caught her off guard.

Since sitting in this position, it was the first time Ye Xin faced so many deaths, all under her watch.

She didn’t dare to act rashly; with Lin Qian gone, her primary task was to maintain enough stability throughout the Huaxia Empire.

Upon seeing Lin Qian again, the pressure and grievances she had been bearing finally erupted, and she couldn’t help but cry.

After all, both she and Lin Qian were only twenty-seven years old, mere children compared to the world.

The pressure of governing such a vast territory was imaginable.

After wiping away her tears, Ye Xin straightened up, stepped out from Lin Qian’s embrace, sat beside him, and continued to peruse the scrolls and memorials with a resolute expression on her face.

“Go rest if you’re tired,” Lin Qian said tenderly, seeing that Ye Xin was continuing to work hard.

Ye Xin gently shook her head, looking at Lin Qian with firm resolve, “Little Qian resolved the crisis in the Southern Nine Provinces of the Southern Domain; you must have worked incredibly hard; I cannot hold you back.”

“These are the matters that need to be dealt with after Little Qian left. Since you entrusted the Huaxia Empire to me, I cannot let you down. I know how much you love this Empire. Every time you mention the words ‘Huaxia Empire,’ I can clearly see the pride and joy in your eyes.”

At this point, Ye Xin looked at the scrolls and memorials on the desk in front of her and a gentle smile emerged on her face, “I’ve also begun to fall in love with this Empire. In fact, it’s the same for everyone. Everyone is striving to make the Huaxia Empire better. It’s wonderful; everyone just loves the capital, because it’s so warm.”

“Little Qian,” Ye Xin looked at Lin Qian, hatred flashed through her expression, “Don’t let the Boundary Country of Yuheng succeed; we cannot lose the Huaxia Empire.”

The Huaxia Empire was unlike any other power, and the people who had lived in this land for over a year could clearly feel it.

Whether it was the young Emperor or the beautiful Empress, they were genuinely good to them. The state governments in each province also implemented the will of Lin Qian, the young ruler.

In fact, now, those strong individuals helping to govern the territories of the Huaxia Empire felt fresh and moved when they heard the people sing their praises.

They had never experienced before how thousands of civilians would often discuss the measures they took, and their voices filled with gratitude.

Gradually, they began to realize that their luck was getting better, and their cultivation speed was increasing.

Later, they learned from the Heavenly Art Department that the united hearts of the Huaxia Empire’s people strengthened the nation’s destiny.

As officials of the Huaxia Empire, their fates were now inseparable from the nation’s destiny. The more respect they garnered from the governed people, the more their own fortune was impacted, becoming even stronger.

Knowing the truth, they remained silent.

For a long time, in pursuit of personal power, the people of the Soul Martial Continent had overlooked the civilians, ignoring the ordinary Human Clan, treating them merely as servants.

It was not until Lin Qian’s fundamental theories that they realized just how vital these ordinary Human Clan civilians truly were.

And now they also understood that by wholeheartedly treating the civilians well, they could gain unexpected rewards.

Several Soul Martial Artists who had been facing bottlenecks for many years experienced sudden breakthroughs due to enhanced luck.

At this time, the Huaxia Empire had completely distinguished itself from other forces on the Soul Martial Continent, no longer having a division between ordinary Human Clan members and Soul Martial Artists. They shared a common identity.

The citizens of the Huaxia Empire: Huaxia People!

Seven days after Lin Qian’s return, a National Assembly was convened within the grand hall of the Huaxia imperial court.

At the top of the hall, Lin Qian and Ye Xin sat high on the Dragon Throne, while below, just like in the National Assembly of Ancient Spirit State, neat rows of desks were arranged. Officials from all sixty-one prefectures of the current Huaxia Empire had arrived.

Not only that, but the city lords of all major cities across the sixty-one prefectures were also present.

All Soul Vision Machines in the sixty-one prefectures of the Huaxia Empire simultaneously broadcasted these scenes. By now, the citizens of the empire had learned that the venerable Renhuang Martial Emperor hailed this as “live broadcast.”

At this moment, nearly all the citizens of the Huaxia Empire gathered under the Soul Vision Machines, intently watching the constantly changing scenes on the screens.

To the worldly citizens already familiar with the Soul Vision Machine, they were all discussing how truly handsome their Renhuang Martial Emperor was and how perfectly dignified and beautiful the Empress was—a match made in heaven.

Some citizens who saw their own familiar prefectural heads and city lords also exclaimed aloud, discussing their recent initiatives and how their strength seemed to have improved, slightly surpassing the provincial heads from other states.

Of course, what intrigued them even more was the exotic tribe from Ancient Spirit State.

The citizens of the underground world in Ancient Spirit State found the Soul Vision Machines quite new and were amazed that they could directly see the young Emperor who ruled over them, and see the powerful individuals who ruled the people of the aboveground world.

“It looks like our Huaxia Empire will probably grow even stronger in the future, embracing everything and all-encompassing,” Leng Wuyi said with a smile as he walked towards Ling Jiu, who looked slightly nervous, and bowed in greeting, “Welcome to join the Huaxia Empire. His Majesty has already mentioned the affairs of Ancient Spirit State to us.”

Not just Leng Wuyi, but others like Qin Wushuang also warmly greeted them, helping people like Wang Qiongxing from Ancient Spirit State to break the initial awkwardness and become more familiar.

Accompanied by a prolonged tolling of bells, everyone in the grand hall came to their respective places and stood up to respectfully salute Lin Qian:”Greetings to Renhuang Martial Emperor His Majesty and the Empress!”

Lin Qian, sitting high up, maintained a solemn face and said in a deep voice, “Blood of Yan and Huang.”

The crowd below responded in unison, “Soul of Huaxia.”

“Those who offend our Huaxia,”

“Will be punished, no matter how far!”

The entire hall of the empire’s elites and powerful ones, roaring in unison, seemed as if they might lift the very dome of the grand hall.

“Be seated, thank you!”

After Lin Qian’s words fell, everyone took their seats with solemn expressions.

“I remember once asking you to find promising materials for cultivation, not only with exceptional talent and strength but also skilled in governance,” Lin Qian spread his arms and waved to the crowd, “I think we need to prioritize this. Please report any suitable candidates promptly.”

At this point, a cold smile appeared on Lin Qian’s face: “Our Huaxia Empire is about to gain a hundred more provinces, and we need manpower to manage them.”