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As for the birthday gifts given to her by the palace and her family, she asked Cheng Xi to put them away and did not take them to heart at all.

On this day, Zhou Chen received intelligence from the front border that Nan Xiao suddenly stationed troops on the border and intended to march into Northern Chen. The two sides were on the verge of a war, so the border guard immediately sent a letter to the Nanchen Palace, requesting support.

After reading the letter for help, he handed it to military advisor Xie Chong and remained silent.

After Xie Chong finished reading it, his face was serious: "Thanks to Your Highness, the border between Nanxiao and Beichen has been stable for several years. Why is Nanxiao suddenly raising an army again?"

Southern Xiao and Northern Chen are the two most powerful countries in China today. Both sides want to swallow up the other, but unfortunately, the strength of the two countries is not much different. There have been many wars, but each has its own wins and losses, and no one can do anything to the other.

In recent years, because the young emperor of Northern Chen ascended the throne, he had insufficient control over the government and the country, resulting in weak national strength, and he could not be strong against Southern Xiao.

However, because of the presence of King Nanchen's army on the border, Nan Xiao had no way to deal with Bei Chen. The two sides had fought several times, and it was only in the past two or three years that a large-scale war had not broken out.

Now that Nan Xiao has taken the first move, no one knows what their purpose is, but no matter what, the Nanchen Royal Army will definitely head to the border.

Zhou Chen said calmly: "No matter what the reason is, we must send troops. Xiaoyu, Tianxing, I'll leave the food and fodder to you, and the defense of Xizhou City must also be prepared."

"Yes, Master."

Xie Chong reminded: "Your Highness, there is another person you need to consider."

Zhou Chen nodded: "I know, Eleven, Xiaoyu, how is the person I asked you to find going?"

Hong Xiaoyu immediately responded, "According to Master's request, I have found a dozen women with clean family backgrounds. As long as Junior Sister agrees, they are willing to sell themselves to the palace. But, Master, will it affect your reputation if the palace recruits maids?"

In the past, there were no maids or servants in the Nanchen Palace. There were only two women in the palace, her and her fourth junior sister. The reason for this was because the young Prince Nanchen was feared.

But now Zhou Chen is recruiting maids to suit the circumstances. If this gets out to someone with ulterior motives, who knows what kind of story it will turn into.

Zhou Chen said nonchalantly: "I am looking for a maid for my apprentice, not for myself. Outsiders can say whatever they want. I can't stop them from talking."

Xie Chong sighed: "Your Highness, you have really changed. If it were before, you would never say such a thing."

Hong Xiaoyu and Zhou Tianxing nodded in agreement. In the past, Zhou Shengchen was not afraid, but he just didn't want to get into trouble. He knew very well how wary of him people in Zhongzhou were.

But Zhou Chen didn't have so many concerns. As long as he was safe and sound over there, it would be fine. If they really forced him, he would definitely teach them a lesson on how to behave.

Following Zhou Chen's instructions, the next day, Hong Xiaoyu selected four maids and arranged them to Xi Shiyi's courtyard.

Zhou Chen also looked for an opportunity to say goodbye to Shiyi.

"Eleven, I'm leaving."

When Shiyi heard this, he panicked and asked hurriedly.

'Master, where are you going?'

"I don't usually live in the palace. I lead troops outside for eight or nine months a year. It has always been like this. This time, I have not been away for nearly half a year, which is very rare, so you have to get used to it in the future."

Shiyi was very reluctant, but she also knew that this was something she could not change, so she could only nod calmly.

Zhou Chen said softly: "After I leave, there will only be guards in the palace. I have found four maids for you and have sent them to your courtyard."

Shi Yi hurriedly said that he didn't need it, but Zhou Chen smiled and said, "People are already here, we can't send them back, this is prepared for you, don't feel embarrassed."

"After I leave, you must take good care of yourself. I hope that when I come back next time, you will be able to call me Master."

"Okay, I'm going back first. We'll leave early tomorrow morning."

Shi Yi grabbed Zhou Chen, seized his hand, and wrote the words "good news" on his palm.

Zhou Chen looked at her and replied softly, "Okay, you wait for my victory report in the palace."

What she wanted was not good news, but safety. As long as his good news was sent back, it meant that others were safe. Once she was sure of his safety, she would feel relieved.

Thinking of Zhou Shengchen's promise in the plot, Zhou Chen felt that it could make Shiyi feel at ease, so he said it out.

"From now on, the king's army will only have victories."

Shi Yi nodded happily.

The next morning, Shiyi stood upstairs, watching Zhou Chen lead a group of disciples and Wang Jun to leave, his face and eyes full of reluctance.

During the six months in the palace, she spent the longest time with Zhou Chen and had the deepest feelings for him.

Zhou Chen taught her, pampered her, took her out to play, and gave her gifts. His figure had long been deeply rooted in her heart.

"Master, Senior Brother, Senior Sister, you must all be well and come back soon..."

Zhou Chen led 100,000 Nanchen King's troops to the front line. Nan Xiao's army was indeed pressing forward. Not long after he led his troops to the border, the two sides started fighting.

Before the Tang Dynasty, the north was generally richer than the south, and the same is true in this world.

Northern Chen is actually richer and more developed than Southern Xiao. However, in recent years, because of the ascension of the young emperor of Northern Chen, the political situation in Chen State has been chaotic and the national strength has declined. Under the rule of the current Emperor Xiao, the national strength of Southern Xiao has gradually increased and it can now compete with Northern Chen. The strength of the two countries is not much different.

Nan Xiao's purpose of declaring war is not necessarily for unification, it may also be for development. When domestic development enters a bottleneck period, foreign war is a good choice.

Therefore, the war between two countries is often not for the purpose of fighting to the death or unifying the world, but more likely for resources.

Zhou Chen has lived for so many years and naturally sees all of this very clearly, so after he came to this world, he had no idea of ​​unifying the world.

Who said that life will be better for the people after the world is unified?

The reality is that no matter whether the world is unified or divided, the people's lives will not be easy, and only a very small number of people will benefit from a unified world.

Zhou Chen had been an emperor and had done countless great things for the country and the people. It was easy to govern a place, but it was really difficult to govern the whole world.

The emperor is in Kyoto, how much do you know about what's happening outside?

He was not the kind of saint who cared about the world. Life would be so tiring for such a person, and he didn't want to be such a person.

But if only by becoming an emperor can he live a good life and make the people he cares about live a good life, he will definitely not hesitate.

With the addition of King Nanchen's army, the war between Northern Chen and Southern Xiao has never been lost. Within a few months, the two sides fought several times on the border, but no life-and-death battle broke out.

Zhou Chen repeatedly defeated the Southern Xiao army, but did not pursue the victory. He agreed with Zhou Shengchen's idea of ​​defending the country and protecting the people, and did not allow the Southern Xiao army to invade Northern Chen and plunder the people.

But he never thought about conquering cities and territories and fighting for the little emperor and queen mother in Zhongzhou.

He was already feared by the emperor, and if his achievements became too great, who knows what might happen.

He didn't want to get into any complications before completing the main mission.

As winter approached, the Nan Xiao army, which had made little progress, quickly returned to the capital, and peace returned to the border.

Zhou Chen stayed at the border with his army for a while and was about to lead his troops back to Xizhou when he suddenly received a call from the court, saying that a prince in the west had established his own army and asked him to lead the Nanchen King's army to quell the rebellion.

There was no other way, he could only lead the exhausted Nanchen King's army to quell the rebellion again.

Zhou Chen finally understood the hardships of his predecessor and why he had to lead troops outside for most of the year. He was needed to guard the border, to deal with foreign invasions, and to fight against rebellions by princes. Whenever there was any trouble, they would look for him.

But I did all the work but got no benefit at all.

No wonder many people in the plot are unwilling to join the young King Nanchen, and they also understand why King Nanchen’s army is becoming smaller and smaller.

Doing the most tiring work, getting the least money, and having no future, anyone with a bit of ambition would not be willing to follow the young King Nanchen.

For a small number of people, a good reputation and ideals are important, but for the vast majority, fame, wealth and honor are more important.

After going around in circles, back and forth, it was not until more than a year later that he led his army back to Xizhou.

Xizhou, Nanchen Palace, inside the library.

Shiyi put down the scroll in her hand. More than a year had passed since her master left, and she had already finished reading the entire Journey to the West that Zhou Chen gave her.

A lot of good news was sent back, but the master and the others still hadn't come back, which made her very worried and missed them.

"Master, father."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 1327: Returning after one year, Shi Yi speaks

"Master, father."

Shiyi tried calling out several times in succession, and actually made a sound. Although it was intermittent, he did speak.

More than a year ago, when Zhou Chen left, she said that she wanted to be called Master after she came back, so she has been working hard for more than a year.

She didn't just start speaking today, but today she was able to speak several times in a row. This was the first time since she became aphasic.

Just as she was practicing her voice, the voice of her maid Cheng Xi suddenly came from downstairs.

"Girl, His Highness is back."

When Xi Shiyi heard this, her expression changed instantly. She dropped the letter in her hand, picked up her skirt, and ran downstairs. When she was going down the stairs, she almost fell down. Cheng Xi was shocked and rushed forward to support Xi Shiyi in a panic.

But Shi Yi didn't feel any pain at all. He waved at Cheng Xi, then ran out of the library again and headed straight for the front yard.

After running out of the yard and asking the guards, she found out that Zhou Chen had just entered the palace and was in the front hall, so she hurried to the front hall again.

When she ran to the front hall, she saw her master and a group of senior brothers and sisters staying in the hall. She slowed down, took a breath, calmed her rapidly beating heart, and walked into the hall with a happy face.

Naturally, the arrival of Xi Shiyi attracted the attention of everyone in the hall, and several senior sisters and brothers who had a good relationship with her also showed expressions of doting.

"Junior sister, you have grown a lot taller."

When Hong Xiaoyu saw Shiyi, he couldn't help but say happily.

Shi Yi bowed to everyone very politely, smiled at Hong Xiaoyu and other senior sisters and brothers, and then looked at Zhou Chen with burning eyes.

Seeing that Zhou Chen was safe and sound, and as elegant as before he left, she finally put her mind at ease.

"Master. Master."

She tried hard to call out the word "Master", but she didn't know whether it was because she was too anxious or she hadn't recovered yet, she couldn't even call out the word "Master".

Seeing that Li Shiyi was eager to speak, Zhou Chen knew that she must still remember what he said when she left, so he smiled gently.

"Eleven, it's okay if you can't tell. We're not in a hurry. Let's take our time."

Shiyi was very depressed and angry with himself, feeling that he was so useless. He finally saw his master but still couldn't call out his name.

Everyone saw how anxious Shiyi was and tried to comfort her. Senior Sister Hong Xiaoyu even smiled and said, "Junior Sister, Master brought you a gift this time."

Hearing that there was a gift, Shiyi looked at Zhou Chen curiously, his eyes full of questions.

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "We couldn't come back to spend your birthday with you this year, so we specially chose a birthday gift for you. Come on, I'll take you to see it."

As soon as he moved, everyone else followed immediately. Shiyi followed Zhou Chen closely, closer than anyone else, for fear that Zhou Chen would suddenly leave again.

He brought everyone to the stable behind the palace, where the palace raised horses, with dozens of horses in total.

Walking to one of the places and standing still, Zhou Chen pointed at a white horse that was kept alone in the stable.

"Eleven, this is the little white horse. Do you like it?"

When Shiyi saw the snow-white little white horse in front of him without any other colors, his eyes widened.

'What a beautiful pony.'

Hong Xiaoyu talked about the origin of the little white horse: "Junior sister, this little white horse was found by Master when it was still a foal. Master said that you must like this little white horse very much, so we have been raising it all the time, just to give it to you when we come back. Although this horse is not yet an adult, it should be no problem for you to ride it."

Shiyi really liked this little white horse, especially since it was specially prepared for her by her master.

'Thank you, Master. I like it very much.'

Zhou Chen whispered: "Its name is White Dragon."

Shi Yi's eyes lit up, and he gestured to Zhou Chen: "Is it the white dragon horse in Journey to the West?"

Zhou Chen smiled and replied, "Yes, it's the White Dragon Horse in Journey to the West. Have you finished reading Journey to the West?"

"Uh-huh."

Shiyi nodded repeatedly. Journey to the West was a birthday gift from her master. She read it carefully from beginning to end and was already reading it for the second time.

"When I have time, I will teach you how to ride a horse."

Shiyi readily agreed. In the past, she always rode in a carriage and had never ridden a horse alone. The most important thing was that Zhou Chen taught her, and that was what made her happiest.

Over the past year, what she missed most was the time when Zhou Chen taught her in the palace. Now that Zhou Chen is back, they can resume those happy days.

Zhou Chen has been resting for two days since he came back. He has been away for more than a year. Although he is not fighting all the time, he is still quite nervous. He needs to make some adjustments after coming back.

In the past two days, Shi Yi came to see Zhou Chen every day, but did not disturb him too much. She just brought some food and drinks and showed some concern.

The rest of the time she spent running to the stable to see the little white dragon horse that Zhou Chen gave her. The more she looked at it, the more she liked it.

On the third day after returning, Zhou Chen began to teach Shi Yi riding skills. Because Bai Long had been trained by Zhou Chen to be very docile, after a few days, Shi Yi dared to ride a horse by himself, but he only rode slowly and did not dare to ride fast or run.

In the study, Zhou Chen took the teacup handed to him by Shi Yi and took a sip.

"After reading Journey to the West, what do you think?"

'It looks good, Shiyi likes it very much.'