My subjects are too rebellious!

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the window and gently brushed Qin Chuan's face, he slowly opened his eyes.

After a night's rest, Qin Chuan felt refreshed and full of strength.

This is due to his profound inner strength.

Even if he fell asleep, the internal energy would continue to operate on its own, nourishing his body like a trickle of water, repairing the tendons and muscles that had been damaged by fatigue during the day.

In addition, the environment of this era is free from the air pollution, noise interference and various bad living habits such as smoking and alcoholism in modern society.

You can breathe fresh air and drink sweet spring water.

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The maid outside the bedroom was named Xiao Cui. She was a clever, careful and thoughtful girl.

At this moment, she was standing outside the door, with her ear pressed against the door, listening carefully to the movements in the bedroom.

The moment Qin Chuan woke up, the subtle sounds in the room reached Xiao Cui's ears.

She was delighted and knew it was time to go in and serve.

So she knocked on the door gently, afraid to disturb Qin Chuan's rest.

"Come in." Qin Chuan's voice came from the bedroom.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui quickly opened the door and walked in quietly.

Seeing that Qin Chuan had sat up, she hurried forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty is awake. I will help you wash and change your clothes."

Qin Chuan smiled and nodded, letting Xiao Cui help him wash and change clothes.

Xiao Cui quickly fetched some clean water and washed Qin Chuan's face and rinsed his mouth.

When Xiao Cui held the incense burner and was about to burn incense for him, he gently raised his hand to stop her.

"Xiao Cui, no need. Men generally don't need such incense."

He explained, "Women burn incense to add body fragrance, but as a man, I pay more attention to inner cultivation and the cleanliness of my outer image rather than these external fragrances."

Xiao Cui was slightly stunned when she heard this, obviously a little confused.

She blinked her eyes and asked in confusion, "But, Your Majesty, I have seen those adults burn incense every day, too?"

Qin Chuan smiled slightly and explained patiently: "Everyone has different habits. Those adults may have their own requirements or needs."

After hearing this, Xiao Cui suddenly realized and her eyes flashed with admiration for Qin Chuan's unique insights.

She gently put down the incense burner and replied respectfully, "I am stupid, Your Majesty is right."

Qin Chuan looked at Xiao Cui's innocent and lovely appearance and asked, "Xiao Cui, how old are you this year?"

Xiao Cui blinked her eyes and replied with a smile: "Your Majesty, I am fourteen years old this year."

Qin Chuan nodded slightly, thinking secretly in his heart.

Fourteen years old is the age of a flower. It is rare for Xiao Cui to be able to serve others so attentively and considerately at this age.

It seems that he suffered a lot since childhood.

Thinking of this, Qin Chuan smiled and said to Xiao Cui: "Xiao Cui, you are still young, but you are already so sensible. If you are bullied by others in the future, you can come to me."

After saying that, he handed a jade pendant to Xiao Cui.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Cui took the jade pendant, burst into tears of gratitude, and immediately knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Qin Chuan: "Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty. I will do my best to serve Your Majesty and live up to your high expectations."

After washing up, Qin Chuan changed into a set of light and comfortable casual clothes. His fluttering sleeves further highlighted his extraordinary temperament.

Simply tie up your long hair and secure it with a jade hairpin.

Just as he was about to walk out of the palace gate, Zhang Rang beside him whispered, "Your Majesty, Chen Qingzhi is here."

"When did you arrive?"

Zhang Rang did not hide anything and answered directly, "It was three quarters past midnight last night."

Qin Chuan thought about it and said, "In that case, let him come to the study to see me."

After saying that, Qin Chuan turned and walked towards the study.

He walked into the study, walked to the desk with familiarity and sat down, casually flipping open an ancient book, but his mind was obviously not here.

After a moment, Zhang Rang reported softly, "Your Majesty, Lord Chen is waiting outside the door."

Qin Chuan opened his eyes, a hint of determination flashed across his eyes, and then he said, "Let him in."

As the study door was gently pushed open, Chen Qingzhi, dressed in court robes, walked into the study steadily and saluted Qin Chuan, saying, "Your humble servant, Chen Qingzhi, pays respect to Your Majesty."

Qin Chuan raised his hand slightly, indicating that Chen Qingzhi didn't need to be polite, and gestured for him to take a seat.

He gently patted the empty seat next to him, motioning Chen Qianzhi to sit closer.

After Chen Qingzhi sat down as he was told, Qin Chuan said, "Qingzhi, I have always believed that you are a pillar of the country, brave and resourceful. Today we have an important matter that requires you and me to work together."

As he spoke, Qin Chuan slowly took out the hand-drawn map from his arms and gently spread it on the table between them.

This map has simple lines and the mountains, rivers and streams are clearly marked.

"Look," Qin Chuan's fingers gently slid across some key locations on the map, and continued, "I have a plan in mind."

"I want to use this map to plan and carry out an unprecedented major event. If this is accomplished, it will not only solve our urgent needs, but also expand our territory and enhance our national prestige."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qingzhi followed Qin Chuan's fingers closely. As a close minister of the emperor, he knew what he should do.

Chen Qingzhi said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, please speak. I am all ears."

Seeing this, Qin Chuan nodded with satisfaction and began to elaborate on his plans and ideas in detail.

"Qingzhi, do you know that what is depicted on this map is North America and South America, which are separated by an ocean?"

Chen Qingzhi was shocked when he heard this.

Although he was knowledgeable and talented, he had only heard a little about this distant foreign continent and had never had such an intuitive understanding of it.

He looked at the map carefully and found that it was indeed very different from the Central Plains.

"Your Majesty, do you want me to go to South America and establish a new vassal state?"

Since Qin Chuan took out the map, he must have a purpose for it.

Chen Qingzhi naturally knew about the affairs between Zhu Di and Cao Cao, so it was impossible for him to go to North America. The implication was that he could only go to South America.

Qin Chuan nodded and said, "Yes, that is exactly what I meant. Zhu Di and Cao Cao have been entrusted with important tasks by me to go to North America and establish their own vassal states."

"As for you, I believe that you are capable enough to handle this more difficult task. Incorporate the entire South America into the territory of our Wu Dynasty and establish a powerful vassal state."

Chen Qingzhi stood up, bowed deeply to Qin Chuan, and said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, I will do my best to live up to your trust!"

But Qin Chuan waved his hand, motioning him to sit down, and then continued: "Qingzhi, the reason why I let you establish a vassal state in South America is not just to expand the territory, but the deeper intention is that you will become an important chess piece in my hands."

Every word Qin Chuan spoke fell clearly into Chen Qingzhi's ears.

Chen Qingzhi was shocked when he heard this, and he looked up at Qin Chuan.

"You need to understand that Cao Cao and Zhu Di are both great heroes of the time. Their respective actions in North America will have far-reaching impacts."