A post-apocalyptic female soul travels back to the War of Resistance against Japan

"Oh, this thing is called a cell phone. With it, you can talk to people from thousands of miles away."

“After she finishes her disaster relief work, that Miss Lin will open a shop in Lin’an City that sells these kinds of mobile phones. She has all kinds of models. You can go and experience them then.”

The Minister of Revenue asked, "Was His Majesty just speaking with Miss Lin, Prince Rui, and the Crown Prince?"

“Yes, that’s right!” Ye Shengtang nodded and said.

Prime Minister Li and his ministers were all shocked. They had never imagined that such a magical artifact existed in the world, capable of allowing communication even from thousands of miles away. It was truly a treasure!

Immediately, several ministers stared intently at the device called a cell phone, eager to hold it in their hands and see it for themselves. However, they could not be too presumptuous in front of the emperor, so they had to hold back for now.

"By the way, as you all heard, I plan to go to Lanzhou with Miss Lin and the others to conduct an incognito inspection of the situation there."

"While I am away for a few days, the Grand Secretaries and the Prime Minister will govern the country together!"

But right after Ye Shengtang finished announcing his decision, Prime Minister Li You, having learned his lesson, stepped forward, cupped his hands in a fawning manner, and said:

"Your Majesty, may this old minister accompany you as well!"

"This old minister hasn't been out to see the world for a while, please take me with you!"

The other ministers exchanged glances and eagerly stepped forward, saying, "Your Majesty, please take us with you!"

"We'd also like to go with you and see for ourselves."

Just as several ministers were vying to say they all wanted to go, Ye Shengtang raised his hand and said, "Stop!"

He stopped the ministers from making a ruckus, looked at them, and said, "Nonsense! If we all leave, who will oversee the country?"

But after the Emperor finished speaking, there was a brief silence before everyone stepped forward to say:

"Your Majesty, we are all getting on in years, and it is time to support our successors. Let's give a few promising juniors a try."

"If we're not around, let's see if they can still handle things properly. This is also a test for them, Your Majesty, don't you think?"

Ye Shengtang found this reason quite reasonable, so after considering it for a moment, he thought it was only a matter of a few days' trip, and then said:

"Alright then! But you only have a quarter of an hour. Can you meet at the palace gate?"

"No problem, Your Majesty, we'll make the arrangements right away."

The ministers, including Prime Minister Li, hurriedly went to make arrangements.

Seeing that they had all left, Ye Shengtang got up and quickly walked towards the bedroom. He also needed to hurry up and change his clothes.

Seeing the Emperor's anxious appearance, Eunuch Yuanfu shook his head and quickly followed.

After the Emperor and Eunuch Yuan hurriedly grabbed two changes of clothes and some personal belongings, they left the palace with several personal guards.

After Ye Shengtang left the palace, he saw a group of people gathering, and he also saw Duke Anguo, Grand Commandant, and the left and right generals in charge of the palace guards exchanging instructions.

In the blink of an eye, the Duke of Anguo turned his head and saw that it was the Emperor. He was dressed in a simple outfit and stood behind them.

After they realized what was happening, they quickly stepped forward to pay their respects. When Ye Shengtang saw that they were all there, he explained that he would be away for a few days.

"Grand Commandant Yun, I will be leaving the palace for a few days. I will definitely be back within ten days. During this time, you and the two generals on either side will guard the palace gates and protect the Empress and the Empress Dowager."

Ye Shengtang thought about it and decided to add a few more days to be on the safe side, since he didn't know what the situation would be like there after he got there.

"And in case of any unforeseen circumstances, even if we have to abandon the palace, we must escort the Empress Dowager and the Empress to a safe place. Do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Yun Taiwei and the two generals on either side were taken aback for a moment, but still bowed and said, "Yes!"

Grand Commandant Pei Zhenjiang knew that these were protective measures taken in case of any unforeseen circumstances during the Emperor's absence. Therefore, Grand Commandant Pei Zhenjiang and all the generals knelt on one knee in unison, performed a deep salute, and assured him:

"We swear to protect the Empress Dowager and the Empress with our lives, and to defend the palace gates with our lives."

Ye Shengtang was inwardly disgusted by these fools. He was just telling them to be on the safe side, but there was no need for them to risk their lives here.

In order to prevent them from being too stubborn, and to fight to defend the palace gates, they should die a worthy death!

When faced with uncontrollable factors, simply sticking to one's principles may not solve the problem.

So he added, "Sometimes you need to use your brain and be flexible with your tactics. You can't just defend blindly and solve the problem, understand?"

"Yes, I understand."

The emperor nodded in satisfaction. He thought to himself how sensible the emperor was, and he was determined to become an emperor unlike any other before or since.

"Alright, everyone get back to work!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"