Chapter 1777

Next to him, the little boy, with a face full of admiration and excitement, said, "Sir, are you from Xianyang, the capital of Great Qin? I heard it's bustling and has everything. By the way, do you know what our emperor looks like?"

Zhao Fu smiled and replied, "Xianyang is indeed bustling and lively, but as for the emperor, he's quite ordinary."

The little boy didn't believe him and said with a hint of anger, "Sir, you can't say that. Our emperor is the greatest emperor in the world. Not only is his appearance rare in the world, but his aura is also majestic and domineering. No one is as noble as him."

Zhao Fu said with a smile, "Since you know that, why ask me?"

The little boy was a little embarrassed and said, "I heard these things from others. I haven't seen the emperor myself, but I believe that the emperor himself must be even more majestic and domineering than the rumors."

The village chief, watching his grandson chat with Zhao Fu, took the opportunity to say, "Sir, can you take a look at my grandson's aptitude and see if he has the potential to become a general in Great Qin? He's not good civil matters, but he might have some hope as a general."

The little boy looked at Zhao Fu expectantly with his innocent eyes and said, "Please, sir! I also want to join the Great Qin army like my father and serve the Great Qin Empire. I want to become a general and let my grandparents and mother live a good life."

Zhao Fu was a little surprised and asked with a smile, "Is your father also in the army? Has he become a general yet?"

Upon hearing this, the little boy's eyes became a little moist, and the old village chief next to him sighed as if he had aged a little.

Zhao Fu also understood what had happened. Great Qin was expanding on many battlefields, facing wars from the Heaven Awaken World, the Outer World, the Ghost World, and the Alchemy World. It was impossible for there not to be any sacrifices. Every victory or failure required the sacrifice of a large number of soldiers and generals.

Thinking of this, Zhao Fu's heart also became a little heavy. A war could cause how many families to be ruined, how many wives to be separated from their husbands, and how many white-haired people to send off black-haired ones.

Can war be avoided? Even if Great Qin doesn't attack others, others will attack Great Qin. War cannot be avoided. Even if you submit, it is useless, because there are other forces that will attack those who submit. War cannot be avoided.

When war breaks out, people will inevitably die, families will be destroyed, loved ones will be separated, people will be displaced, hungry and helpless. The heartbreaking scenes of elderly parents sending their black-haired sons to war will still happen, and they cannot be avoided.

If we want to permanently avoid war, there is only one way, which is to achieve great unity, like the unification of Qin and the six states.

Thinking of this, Zhao Fu also became more determined, with a smile on his face. He reached out and rubbed the boy's head, and a trace of strength entered the boy's body, realizing that the boy's aptitude was not bad.

He said with a smile, "Your aptitude is good. You may become a general in the future, but your father has already died in battle. Do you want to be like him? If you go to the battlefield, you may also die."

"According to Great Qin's laws, if the court treats you favorably. You don't have to join the army and can live your life peacefully without fighting. If you die, what will your mother, grandfather, and grandmother do?"

The village chief's eyes also shimmered with tears, and his voice was a little hoarse. "Young master! You are right. I have been trying to persuade my grandson, but he insists on being like his father."

"I also know that now Great Qin is peaceful and prosperous, and our basic needs are met. This is all thanks to the countless soldiers who sacrificed their lives. I now also support my grandson and let him join the Great Qin army."

"In those chaotic and dark times, I experienced it. At that time, this small village belonged to a small force called the Eastern Kingdom."

"At that time, forces fought against each other constantly, expanding their territories, and the wars never ended. There were cries of misery everywhere, and the blood stained the earth. Ordinary people also suffered from hunger and displacement, and were even massacred."

"It was the unification of the Great Qin Empire that ended that chaotic and dark era, and we have our current life because of it. If we don't want this kind of comfortable life to be destroyed, we have to protect it."

The boy's eyes became firm, and he said seriously, "I also want to protect the Great Qin Empire like my father. My father didn't have an ideal, but I will replace him and realize it."

Zhao Fu also looked at the grandfather and grandson with the same seriousness. He felt a huge sense of responsibility and pressure. They were his subjects, and they believed and supported him. How could he let them down?

At this moment, Zhao Fu understood more deeply that although he was the highest existence in Great Qin, countless people looked up to him, and no one dared to disobey his orders. He also enjoyed the greatest power.

At the same time, he also bore the hopes of all the people in Great Qin, their safety, their lives, and their future. They all needed him to be responsible, because he was the ruler of the Great Qin Empire, the emperor that everyone obeyed.

Zhao Fu's gaze became firm, and he understood his responsibility and obligation. Sitting in this position, he must bear its weight.

An invisible imperial aura spread out, causing a shock in the hearts of the father and son. They felt like they wanted to kneel before the person in front of them, as if it was an instinctual response, the highest form of respect for a ruler.

Zhao Fu's lips curled up into a smile, exuding a natural imperial demeanor that was both approachable and unattainable. He spoke, "In fact, talent is not that important, because Great Qin has a Talent Sphere. As long as you're willing to work hard, your dreams will definitely come true. I guarantee it."

"And here's this token for you to take. You can go directly to the Rising Qin Academy to study, without worrying about tuition or living expenses."

The village chief looked at Zhao Fu in shock. Although he didn't know much, he understood that the Rising Qin Academy was the top academy in Great Qin, and only those with the most outstanding talents could attend. Even nobles would struggle to get in.

Now, with just this one person's token, the boy could enter the Rising Qin Academy directly, without any cost. From the looks of it, the person in front of them had a prestigious status in The Capital.

Looking at the token, a black gold dragon token with a ferocious black dragon carved on it, the village chief realized that it was likely of great value.

He quickly reacted and slapped the boy's head, "Quickly! Don't you know how to show respect to the adult? Thank the gentleman!"

The boy rubbed his head, feeling a little annoyed. But seeing his grandfather's expression, he realized that the token was probably valuable, so he obediently kneeled down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you for your generosity, sir!"

Zhao Fu chuckled lightly and said, "Get up! I hope you work hard in the future and don't disappoint my expectations."

The boy nodded earnestly.