Everyone in my harem is talented

Chapter 328: Admonitions to Son

In the golden month of September, the autumn wind is chilly and cold.

Flags fluttered and drums and horns sounded.

The royal hunting forbidden garden was in the north of the imperial city, twenty-nine miles from east to west and thirty-three miles from north to south. Qin Zhi was dressed in hunting clothes, riding on a tall horse, with a stern look on his face.

Behind him on both sides were some of Qin Zhi's trusted ministers who were promoted by him, and they were divided into civil and military officials on both sides.

They all looked at Qin Zhi with respect.

Today, Dayong has almost swept across the universe, from the uncrossable snow-capped mountains in the west to the East China Sea in the east, the South China Sea in the south, and the North Sea in the north, all of which are under your Majesty's rule.

Although there are still many trivial issues to be dealt with in the conquered empire, Your Majesty is in his prime, and the prosperous and peaceful atmosphere of the country has already been manifested in the world from the central government to the four corners of the country.

All of these military generals who were granted the titles of Duke of the State, Duke of the County, Duke of the County, and Marquis of the County were trained by Your Majesty in this not-too-large forbidden garden.

It would be absolutely a joke to say that Your Majesty does not know military affairs because he has never been on the battlefield.

There are also those civil servants who provide them with logistics and backup in the rear, and who govern the border areas after their military generals have conquered the land and turned it into a new frontier area. They were also promoted and trained by Your Majesty.

All of them are His Majesty's die-hard fans and have no nepotism or connections with the imperial harem.

Your Majesty is proficient in both civil and military affairs, and is good at making plans. If the future Crown Prince who is about to inherit the throne does not understand military affairs and cannot make them submit, he will not be able to control them.

However, since Your Majesty was able to train them and enable them to achieve great things, I believe that the princes will not be too bad either.

After all, the princes started much earlier than them.

The eldest prince, Qin Mingyu, is eleven years old.

When the prince is twelve years old, he should move into the Qilin Palace.

After the eldest prince, next came the third prince Qin Mingjin, who is now ten years old, the fourth prince Qin Mingyin, and the ninth year old fifth prince Qin Mingzhang, who are all almost old enough to learn martial arts and military skills.

I don’t know which prince is most like Your Majesty.

"Set up camp."

Qin Zhi looked at the rustling fallen leaves in the forest in the distance, and seemed to have seen the prey hidden in the forest. He waved his hand and spoke in a solemn voice.

"Yes, Your Majesty, we obey your orders."

Hunting is a military ritual. From the preparations beforehand to the capture of prey to the distribution and rewards after the hunt, everything is similar to planning a careful and major military campaign.

It is not only about personal bravery, but also about collective coordination and the overall level of performance. All military affairs that a leader needs to learn are indispensable and crucial.

This is generally the case every year, and both civil officials and military generals are used to it.

"Come here, bring all the heirs here."

"Meet my father."

From the eleven-year-old eldest prince to the four-year-old twelfth prince Qin Mingfan, as well as the three princesses, their clear and tender voices rang out at the same time.

Qin Zhi rode on his horse, looking down at his princes and princesses.

"Louder, aren't you full?"

"Greetings, father!" the princes and princesses shouted in unison.

"Get up."

"'Those who are involved in civil affairs must be prepared for military affairs; those who are involved in military affairs must be prepared for civil affairs.' Whether it is the court or my princes, they should all be prepared for both civil and military affairs.

The princes are high up in the palace, and the whole nation supports them. If they cannot be both civil and military, how can they be worthy of the people of the world? How can they be worthy of me?

Remember not to forget military preparations because of peace. Military preparations are the guarantee of peace."

"Your Majesty is wise. I and your sons will keep it in mind and put it into practice." Everyone said in unison.

"When my princes reach the age of fifteen, they will lead their own hunting camps in the future."

Princess Hengshan Qin Mingyue was ready to make a move, but seeing the serious atmosphere, she endured it and thought about looking for her father alone.

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Recently I have been frantically catching up on the struggles for succession, power and throne in history. I don't know if I am too shallow and have not reached the level to understand their deep meaning. I feel that the way they play is not grand at all, and even looks very... simple, or childish. Rationality is extremely rare, and all kinds of incredible and stupid actions are frequent, just like playing.