Chapter 7, Great Ideals

Mother, this wretched emperor only knew how to indulge in extravagance and squander resources, depleting the national treasury before meeting his end, leaving behind such a huge mess for me to clean up, how infuriating!

He leaned back in his chair, his legs propped up on the desk, swaying them as he continued to indulge in his thoughts. He had no intention of attending court until he secured the funds and established a loyal guard completely devoted to himself; let those ministers wait if they wished.

He struck a bodybuilding pose, feeling quite good about himself. Unfortunately, the physique of this body is somewhat weak, with flabby muscles. It seems that he will need to exercise more in the future; otherwise, when the number of beauties in the harem increases, he will not be able to handle it.

Ye Tian admired himself in the bronze mirror for quite some time, and only after feeling satisfied did he instruct Su Zilun to expel the civil and military officials waiting outside the palace. He then swaggered off to have his meal

In this era, there are no glass mirrors; the mirrors are made of polished copper, shining brightly. Two young eunuchs, panting heavily, carried a large faceted copper mirror into the imperial study.

To traverse and become the emperor of a nation, nothing could be more blissful than gathering all the beautiful women in the world into the imperial harem, indulging in a life of feasting and revelry, hosting grand banquets without restraint, engaging in numerous romantic encounters, and experiencing a life of pleasure until death, alongside literature

Ye Tian looked at the bronze mirror, touched his own face, and revealed a rather satisfied smile

With prominent brows and large eyes, and a nose resembling a gallbladder, he is quite handsome by modern aesthetic standards, deserving of the title of a great handsome man. He is not overly sunny, but rather refined and cultured, with a hint of scholarly weariness. In later generations, he would surely be very popular among women

Come here, bring a mirror

Although Ye Tian was mentally prepared, upon seeing the hundreds of exquisite dishes laid out on the long table in front of him, not to mention the various pastries and snacks, he couldn't help but widen his eyes in astonishment

Ye Tian lay back in the chair, lost in thought for quite a while, yet he could not come up with a quick way to make money

Your Majesty, it is time for the meal The soft voice of Chief Eunuch Su Zilun came from outside the door

It is no wonder that he is anxious; in recent months, the Emperor's temper has been quite poor, often erupting in furious rages. Several of the palace's renowned chefs have been dismissed, so how could he not be nervous

I say, with just these dishes, they are enough to serve several hundred people. This is too extravagant and wasteful. By this calculation, how much money is wasted every day? With such a way of eating, even mountains of gold and silver would be consumed. No wonder there is a fiscal deficit

The probability of achieving this great ideal is very high, nearly one hundred percent, but the prerequisite is that he must be able to secure his position on the throne.

He was so angry that his teeth itched, yet he felt helpless. Li Fei was like an eel, exceptionally slippery, and he simply could not catch her.

Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun. To secure a stable regime, one must possess a powerful military. The military is built on a substantial financial foundation; therefore, the urgent priority is to acquire ample funds.

Ye Tian picked up the chopsticks to taste the several dishes placed before him. These dishes were exquisitely prepared, with a perfect combination of color, aroma, and flavor. Although they did not contain modern seasonings such as MSG or chicken essence, the taste was truly delightful, and he felt quite satisfied.

"Yes, Your Majesty." Su Zilun was puzzled about why the Emperor wanted a mirror, and urgently ordered the eunuchs under him to fetch the mirror

His whole body was boiling with beastly blood, and he barely managed to suppress the raging evil fire after downing several cups of tea.

Hmm, I really do feel a bit hungry. Ye Tian rubbed his rumbling stomach and suddenly remembered that his soul had occupied this body. I wonder what it looks like now

Hey, weren't those guys always bragging about how they could score with ten or even a hundred? Didn't they boast about how every girl they hooked up with was more attractive than the last?

Upon realizing that the finances were actually in deficit, Ye Tian couldn't help but curse the dead emperor for his extravagance. Damn it, a dignified emperor of a nation, a true dragon among men, the supreme ruler, should have been the wealthiest in the world. Who would have thought he would turn out to be poorer than even the commoners? This is truly tragic.

Ye Tian glanced at the ten-zhang red silk in his hand, which exuded an intoxicating fragrance, and gritted his teeth, saying: "How dare they tease my appetite, how detestable, truly detestable!"

On the surface, those with royal blood who might threaten his throne have all been eliminated by the deceased emperor, leaving no one to challenge his position. However, Ye Tian still feels uneasy; who knows which ambitious individual might seek to rebel and usurp power? Only by having an army loyal to him can he feel secure.

Seeing the Emperor frown deeply, Zheng Longji, the chief steward of the Imperial Kitchen, broke into a cold sweat and cast a questioning glance at Su Zilun, the chief supervisor of the inner palace.

He desperately searched for the fragmented memories of the deceased emperor, but unfortunately, m.hetushu.com offered nothing but indulgence in revelry and debauchery, leaving him unable to find even a shred of useful information

With such a handsome and elegant appearance, exuding charm and grace, like a tree swaying in the wind, captivating everyone and making flowers bloom, Ye Tian felt quite satisfied. He was unaware of how many hundreds of times he surpassed his previous self, who stood at 165 centimeters tall and weighed 160 jin. The only drawback was that his complexion was a bit too pale, revealing a hint of frailty.

I can't believe it, could it be that I injured my brain while battling the soul of that dead emperor, causing me to become completely foolish?

In historical costume dramas, one occasionally sees scenes of the emperor dining, where the dazzling array of exquisite dishes is truly mesmerizing, luxurious to the point of being breathtaking

What can I do to quickly get some money? He scratched his head, troubled by the issue of money

The Chief Steward of the Inner Court, Su Zilun, was equally tense. Normally, he could accurately gauge the Emperor's thoughts, but today, the Emperor seemed somewhat unusual, making it impossible for him to discern.

In the fragmented memories of the deceased emperor, it seems that he eliminated several royal brothers who posed a threat to him, leaving only one sister, Princess Mingyue, who has transcended worldly concerns and has become a nun in a Taoist temple on a certain mountain.

From the perspective of customs such as clothing, it bears some resemblance to the Tang Dynasty of ancient Huaxia, with a rather open atmosphere. The official system is somewhat similar to that of the Ming Dynasty, divided into the Three Excellencies and the Six Ministries overseeing the Six Departments, giving it a somewhat eclectic feel

Watching the Emperor gaze at the bronze mirror for a considerable time, with an expression of deep self-absorption, Chief Steward Su Zilun, standing beside him, grew increasingly puzzled. Could it be that the Emperor is a narcissist?

If it concerns the ancient Chinese states such as the Three Kingdoms, Tang, Song, Ming, and Qing dynasties, he would still be able to recall some knowledge from his studies of history, at least knowing who the loyal ministers are, who the treacherous officials are, and who the notable figures are, in a completely unfamiliar continent, a wild and untamed land.

Hehe, I am much stronger than you all. The girls I attract are the most outstanding. As for those who claim to have conquered ten or a hundred, hmph, just wait and see. My harem will be filled with beautiful women, all of the highest quality, making you so envious that you will be left speechless.

Mother, let's see how brother executes you tonight, hum hum

To attract women, it is best to possess a touch of masculine charm, hehe

The ideal of the elder brother is to gather all the beautiful women in the world into his harem. Ye Tian gritted his teeth, clenched his fists, and vowed earnestly