Chapter 240.1


    Under themand of Great Luo Emperor, Great Luo continued to prepare for war.


    Originally, they had about 5 million soldiers. After losing 2 million in the great battle, they quickly increased their numbers to 6 million.


    Many people were forced into the army. If you disagreed, your family would suffer.


    So, many men had no choice but to submit and embark on a path with a slim chance of survival for the sake of their families.


    Tragedies were unfolding, one after another!


    Song Yufei came again, Your Majesty, we cant keep fighting! Youve conquered three countries, causing devastation and misery to the world. What we should do now is implement policies to pacify the people and give them a way to live!


    Fairy Yufei, what I am doing now is giving the people a way to live!


    Great Luo Emperor said expressionlessly. We in Great Luo do not have enough food to support the entire poption, so there is no other way but to continue fighting. Rather than slowly waiting to die of starvation, its better to fight with all our might!


    Song Yufei asked, Your Majesty, until when do you n to fight?


    Great Luo Emperor replied, Havent I said it? I will stop when we have enough food to support the whole country!


    But we have a food deficit of 15 million, which is too much! We need to conquer at least three more great kingdoms or one Dynasty to fill the food gap!


    Then we continue to fight!


    Great Luo Emperor dered loudly. Either we conquer enough territory and food or wait until 15 million people die, then I will call back the troops!


    Song Yufei felt a chill throughout her body.


    She had never imagined that the Emperor chosen by their Taoist Sect could speak such cold and heartless words!


    This Great Luo Emperor had changed, bing so cruel and inhumane!


    Song Yufei once again urged, Your Majesty, please stop. This is not the act of a wise ruler!


    Great Luo Emperor suddenly became furious, Why do you keep advising me to stop again and again? Isnt everything Im doing for the sake of Great Luo, for the sake of your Taoist Sect?


    Your Majestys intentions are good, but the method is wrong, its too cruel. You will be condemned as a foolish emperor


    Wrong method?


    Great Luo Emperor sneered contemptuously, pointing in the direction of Great Xia. He said, Look at Great Xia, how did they acquire their territory if not by fighting with real swords and spears? What is the difference?


    Has he fought fewer battles than I have? Has he killed fewer people than I have?


    And look at the Great Xia Emperor, who was once called a foolish emperor and a tyrant by others. Hasnt he been redeemed now?


    Who in Great Xia still calls him a foolish emperor?


    This Song Yufei opened her mouth but said nothing.


    So, I see it clearly now. To hell with benevolence and morality, those things are simply not important. The means dont matter at all! As long as you seed in the end, even your farts smell sweet. People are just that pragmatic!


    Song Yufei remained silent, at a loss for words.


    Therefore, fairy, theres no need to persuade me further. I wont listen!


    Great Luo Emperor stood with his hands behind his back, his voice cold and merciless: If you want to reduce the ughter and casualties, then please continue to send masters to assist! Once I have unified thends and the country is stable, then I will implement benevolent governance and allow the people to recuperate. By that time, themon people will be grateful and sing praises of me!


    After organizing his troops, Great Luo Emperor continued to wage war.


    To reduce casualties, the Taoist Sect sent masters to assist.


    Themon people were full of grievances and living in misery!


    Yaoyao was munching on fruit while discussing the matter.


    Little foolish emperor, do you know? Great Luo is restless again! Not long after conquering three countries, he conscripted and increased their numbers to 6 million troops andunched another war! Its said that over 5 millionmon people have already died, and who knows how many more will in the future!


    Lin Beifan sighed, Its too brutal!


    Yes, indeed. They are even more brutal than our Demon Sect!


    Yaoyao nodded repeatedly: Although we were born in the Demon Sect, at least we dont bully themon people! But they only dare to wield knives against themon people, which is an act that enrages both the gods and the people and is intolerable by heaven and earth! Now, everyone is calling Great Luo Emperor a tyrant!


    The most pitiful are the Taoist Sect, which has been tied to Great Luos ship and has no choice but to follow along! Now, the reputation of the Taoist Sect has plummeted not just among themon folk but also in the rivers andkes! Tell me, isnt this a case of trying to steal a chicken only to end up losing the rice? Giggle


    It doesnt matter whether they are pitiful or not! When Great Xue copses, no single snowke is innocent! The Taoist Sect was indeed used by the Great Luo Emperor, but at the end of the day, how could the Great Luo Emperor have had such audacity if the Taoist Sect hadnt assisted him?


    Lin Beifan was filled with emotion.


    Whitewashing weakens by three parts, while ckening strengthens the person threefold.


    Theizens truly did not deceive me!


    (TLN: I think hes talking about the opposite ofmon tropes where viins get nerfed when they switch to the good side. A good character bes stronger when they be evil.)


    After his transformation, Great Luo Emperor is so awesome, he even made use of the entire Taoist Sect!


    It must be said, well done!


    Ill just sit quietly and enjoy the show!


    Yaoyaos dark eyes were spinning: Little foolish emperor, should we take this opportunity to spread the word and tarnish the reputation of the Taoist Sect?


    Its best not to! Lin Beifan eximed.


    Why not? Yaoyao was puzzled.


    Because they might rece the current Emperor to save the sect if they care about their reputation. So, we should not only refrain from tarnishing their reputation but also glorify it, leading them further down the wrong path from which they cant return!


    Lin Beifan chuckled: When things get out of hand, maybe we wont even need to take action, someone else wont be able to resist cleaning up the mess, haha!


    Yaoyao gave a thumbs up: Youre right! You bad guy, you are so cunning!


    Lin Beifan:


    After chatting with Lin Beifan, Yaoyao immediately ran off excitedly to handle the matter.


    A whileter, Li Linfu, the Minister of Rites, arrived.


    He came with a stack of examination papers and reported, Your Majesty, the results of the imperial examinations written test are out. Here is the list of candidates qualified for the pce examination and their papers, a total of 300. Please review them!


    Lin Beifan nodded slightly: Good!


    He casually flipped through them and noticed that most of the candidates who made it to the pce examination were Advanced Schrs, with about 50 Apprentice Schrs.


    In Lin Beifans eyes, the gap between an Apprentice Schr and an Advanced Schr isnt significant.


    If he was to trante that to the present, it would be like the difference between one PhD from Tsinghua and one PhD from Peking University.


    Theres definitely no issue with intelligence. As long as they can do the work for him, thats fine.


    Lin Beifan quickly skimmed through the list and selected 100 individuals, saying, These will do! After they enter the pce, I will assess their abilities myself!


    Yes, Your Majesty! Li Linfu epted the order.


    Oh, and one more thing! The Graded Teacher system has been in ce for a year now. Its time to promote a few Graded Teachers as role models. Do you have any candidates in mind? Lin Beifan inquired.


    Lin Beifan ced great importance on the Graded Teacher system as it pertained to the foundation of education.


    As long as this system was sessfully implemented, Great Xia would neverck talent.


    Li Linfu seemed to be prepared, presenting a booklet and saying, Your Majesty, these are the Graded Teacher candidates selected by the Ministry of Rites people after thorough evaluation! They are exceptional in schrship, education, and moral cultivation and are highly praised by everyone. They can be considered for the first batch of Graded Teacher candidates!


    Lin Beifan responded, Ill keep this list for now. I will have someone investigate further!


    Yes, Your Majesty! Your humble servant shall take his leave.


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