Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

"It seems that after pretending to be a playboy for so many years, Fifth Brother has finally run out of steam! Come to think of it, who could truly be indifferent to that position!"

In the Qi Prince's mansion, the Third Prince Qi looked at his subordinate's report and sighed solemnly.

I really can't understand how Xia Taige managed to recruit such elite heavy cavalry. Why hasn't a single word of it spread in the capital?

"Pass down the order to select a group of people with clean records and try to recruit them into the Zhenwu Division. The entire Prince's Palace must cooperate!"

King Qi knew that knowing oneself and one's enemy was the key to victory in every battle, and Xia Taige's rise was a heavy blow to him.

It should be noted that both Prince Xuan and Prince Qin were born to the Empress and were legitimate sons! In addition, the two brothers had a harmonious relationship. Once they joined forces, what chance would there be for any other princes!

The other princely residences reacted differently, secretly admiring Xia Taige's skill in deceiving everyone. They were all deeply troubled by this new adversary!

……

In the study of Prince Xuan's mansion, Xia Taige and Zhao Gao sat facing each other!

"Zhao Gao, do you have any ideas about the future direction of the Zhenwu Division?"

Xia Taige rubbed his temples. For him, these matters were simply beyond his capabilities! In his previous life on Earth, he was just an ordinary person, and his understanding of conspiracies and intrigues came only from television dramas!

Judging from the current situation, it's practically a scene from a fantasy novel where nine princes vie for the throne! Luckily, the system is helping out, otherwise, even if I were a carefree prince who doesn't care about worldly affairs, I might not be able to live a peaceful life!

"Your Highness, you command numerous experts from the Zhenwu Division and tens of thousands of spies from the Luo Wang organization, and you hold the title of Prince Xuan! The development of the Zhenwu Division will proceed exactly as Your Highness desires!"

While busy making tea for Xia Taige, Zhao Gao spoke gently and softly.

Xia Taige stared intently at Zhao Gao with piercing eyes, a smile involuntarily creeping onto his lips.

"I have now officially entered the sights of the major powers in the capital and have begun to get involved in the struggle for the throne."

"And you, sir, as the seal-bearer of the First Emperor, were one of the emperor's most trusted and closest confidants! With your insight, there is probably no one else in the world who can compare to you!"

"Now that I hold great power, I wish to emulate the First Emperor, and even surpass him, to become a legendary emperor whose name will be remembered for generations!"

"I want to establish a complete empire with a unified written language, standardized cart tracks, and a unified currency and weights and measures!"

"I hope you will provide me with more guidance in the future!"

After Xia Taige finished speaking, he solemnly bowed deeply to Zhao Gao!

Although Zhao Gao was one of the main culprits that led to the rapid demise of the Qin Empire, his extraordinary abilities cannot be ignored.

The fact that he could climb from a lowly eunuch to the pinnacle of power, becoming a figure second only to the emperor, speaks volumes about the shrewdness of his methods!

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gao stood up and repeatedly said, "I wouldn't dare!"

"Your Highness has shortened this old servant's lifespan!"

"Please rest assured, Your Highness, this old servant will do my utmost to assist Your Majesty in ascending to the throne! Unifying all nations and becoming a supreme emperor for all time!"

Zhao Gao solemnly bowed deeply to Xia Taige and made a serious promise.

Although Zhao Gao of the Qin Dynasty had wolfish ambitions, it cannot be denied that without talent, even the greatest ambitions would be in vain.

Moreover, now that the system has summoned him, Zhao Gao is a loyal follower, so there is no need to worry about him betraying his master. You can trust Zhao Gao completely!

Upon seeing this, Xia Taige couldn't help but smile. He had achieved his current success in just one day. Given time, all his schemes and tricks would be nothing but paper tigers. When he was fully grown, what difficulty would there be in conquering the world!

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself! You'll still need to keep an eye on the Zhenwu Division!"

"Next, have our spies gather information about Buddhism. Our next step will be to target these self-proclaimed Buddhists!"

Xia Taige utterly loathed Buddhism, and his murderous intent surged. To him, Buddhism was a serious burden on Great Xia, and its elimination was imperative!

Xia Taige himself had no prejudice against matters of faith. If someone were truly like some ascetic monks, giving alms to the world with just one bowl, Xia Taige would admire them!

But what about Buddhism today?

Instead of engaging in production, they built temples everywhere, gathered a large number of believers, seized fertile land, and raised warrior monks!

In times of chaos, the temple gates are closed and the mountain is sealed off from public view.

In prosperous times, people open their gates wide and go down the mountain to amass wealth!

There's no such thing as having the best of both worlds!

Qingyuan Temple, the largest temple in the Great Xia Dynasty, has gathered tens of thousands of martial monks and cultivated tens of thousands of acres of fertile land.

They do not engage in production; the production of tens of thousands of acres of fertile land relies entirely on the exploitation of the villagers at the foot of the mountain. This is utterly heinous!

How can this kind of temple be considered a Buddhist practice? They've even lost the Buddha's belief in saving all sentient beings!

Seeing Xia Taige's anger, Zhao Gao quickly stood up and replied, "Yes! Please rest assured, Your Highness! The Zhenwu Division has the capability and confidence to complete all tasks!"

Zhao Gao couldn't help but marvel at Xia Taige's murderous intent. He secretly felt inferior, realizing he himself was too soft-hearted!

The persecution of Buddhism had far-reaching implications, and the Buddhist forces within the Great Xia Dynasty were extremely complex. There were over a hundred temples of all sizes throughout the entire territory!

Furthermore, the Great Thunderclap Temple, known as the birthplace of all temples in the world, is located outside the borders and may very well house a powerful figure above the Grandmaster level. The three major countries are extremely wary of this!

Once the Zhenwu Division takes action, the Great Thunderclap Temple may not remain indifferent. It can be said that a single move can have far-reaching consequences.

Zhao Gao was deeply troubled, for his lord not only had a strong desire to kill, but also acted with great ruthlessness.

……

The next day!

Xia Taige slept until he naturally woke up. Firstly, he didn't have to attend court, and secondly, Zhao Gao was in charge of the Zhenwu Division. It was a rare moment of leisure.

Under the close care of the four women, Mei, Lan, Zhu, and Ju, he washed up, dressed, and left the bedroom!

"System sign in!"

Another day has passed, and the daily check-in count is refreshed at midnight!

[Congratulations, host, for signing in and receiving 20 stunningly beautiful songstresses!]

……

"System, quick, open the rating! I absolutely have to give you a five-star review!"

Xia Taige said excitedly, unable to wait to express his gratitude to the system.

This is simply an irresistible temptation, like testing a foodie with delicious food—who could resist such temptation? Using this to test officials—which official could withstand such a test!

Now, the system is like his sworn brother, deeply understanding the dullness of his life in ancient times, and has specially sent him such a great gift.

"Claim it now!"

At Xia Taige's command, a dazzling light flashed instantly.

Immediately afterwards, twenty beautiful women dressed in gossamer-thin garments appeared before them. Their graceful figures were hidden within the thin veils, appearing and disappearing, captivating the heart and soul.

Each dancer possesses a unique charm and beauty, making it hard to imagine the captivating allure they exude when they perform their graceful dances.

"I have met the Lord!"

The twenty dancers shouted in unison, bowing slightly in greeting. This scene was undoubtedly a visual feast, a real treat for the eyes.

Xia Taige looked at these beautiful dancers, his heart filled with joy.

He hurriedly instructed Mei Jian, who was beside him, to arrange suitable accommodations for these dancers in the palace.