401: Chapter 401 The First Emperor's Travels

Zhao Fusu felt that as the protagonist, it should still be quite hard for him to die.

He had always dreamed of becoming a special forces soldier, but unfortunately, he had no chance to realize it in his previous life.

In this life, he could fulfill this wish of his.

Perhaps it was because of his transmigration and the fact that Fusu's constitution was already better than an ordinary person's.

His constitution was exceptionally good; compared to the soldiers carefully selected from an army of a million, he was even better!

Zhao Fusu decided to join the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade.

In terms of management, the highest rank in the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade was the Brigade Commander, which was further divided into many detachments below.

The first Brigade Commander of the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade was General Wang Jian's son, Wang Ben.

He might not be a strategic genius capable of leading a whole army, but he was a talented general.

When Wang Ben learned that Zhao Fusu wanted to become an ordinary special forces soldier in the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade, his eyes widened.

Wang Ben went to find his daughter, Wang Xia, with a heavy heart.

At this time, since giving birth to her daughter, Wang Xia had gained a bit of the unique plump charm of a young woman; she looked gentle, moving, and radiant.

Wang Ben had a worried face, and upon seeing his daughter, he couldn't help but complain.

"His Majesty the Head of State is simply being ridiculous! How can he join a military camp, and the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade at that, where the training is exceptionally rigorous!"

Wang Ben knew well the cruelty of the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade's training. As the noble leader of Great Qin, how could the Paramount Leader go to such a cruel place!

Wang Xia said with a smile, "Father, establishing merit and a career has always been the dream of every hot-blooded man, and my husband is naturally no exception. He harbors great ambitions and wants to achieve great things for the state and society of Great Qin; this is his aspiration."

Understanding and support sparkled in Wang Xia's eyes. She knew Zhao Fusu's ambitions well, and although she was worried, she also understood that she couldn't stop her husband from pursuing his dreams.

Wang Ben sighed helplessly and said, "I'm afraid His Majesty the Head of State will encounter danger!"

"You also know that after our Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade completes its one-month special training, we will sustain war with war, attacking the major bandits entrenched Inside the Pass. Those bandits are heinous and ruthless in their methods. If anything happens to the Paramount Leader, what shall we do!"

Wang Ben frowned deeply, his eyes full of worry. His Majesty the Head of State's safety concerned the future of Great Qin, so how could he not worry?

Wang Xia smiled gently, her eyes showing her deep understanding of her husband.

She spoke up, "Then Xiaer knows why my husband wants to join the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade. He wants to go to the battlefield and personally eradicate these scourges for the people of Great Qin. He is a responsible man. Father, don't worry too much."

There was pride in Wang Xia's smile; she was proud to have such a husband who cared for the world.

"He is a man with balls."

After hearing this, Wang Ben couldn't help but remark with emotion.

Although he was worried about Zhao Fusu's decision, he also had to admire the Paramount Leader's courage and determination.

"Very well."

Wang Ben knew he couldn't change Zhao Fusu's decision and could only accept it silently.

After bidding her father farewell, Wang Xia headed straight for the Imperial Study, her heart filled with concern.

She walked hurriedly, her heart full of worry for Zhao Fusu.

Stepping into the Imperial Study, she saw Zhao Fusu bent over his desk, writing something.

"Husband!"

Wang Xia called out softly.

"Xiaer."

Seeing Wang Xia, Zhao Fusu opened his arms toward her.

Wang Xia walked over gently and snuggled into his embrace. Her eyes were full of deep affection and worry as she said softly, "Husband, you must be careful. Swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield; there is no room for the slightest carelessness."

Wang Xia gripped Zhao Fusu's sleeve tightly, as if afraid he would leave her the next second.

Zhao Fusu looked up, gazed at Wang Xia tenderly, and gently stroked her hair, comforting her, "Don't worry, Xiaer. Your husband is a man of great destiny; I won't be killed so easily."

Zhao Fusu's eyes were full of confidence. He believed his fate was closely linked with Great Qin and that he would surely turn danger into safety.

Wang Xia frowned slightly, the worry in her eyes not diminishing. She said, "Husband, although you possess great destiny, the battlefield changes in an instant. You must still be extra careful. Xiaer and the child are both looking forward to your safe return."

"Mhm."

Zhao Fusu nodded in response.

Speaking of children, Zhao Fusu decided to spend some quality time with his two children before going to the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade.

In Great Qin, although it was one husband, one wife...

...as long as one's status was noble enough, one could have concubines.

His current primary wife was Wang Xia, and his concubine was Jin Xishan.

He had a daughter, Zhao Zhining, with Wang Xia, and a son, Zhao Pengcheng, with Jin Xishan.

His son, Zhao Pengcheng, still held the title of Chanyu of the Southern Desert Xiongnu.

However, Zhao Pengcheng had not been sent to the Southern Desert yet and was still in the Xianyang Palace.

Zhao Fusu had Zhao Pengcheng use an ordinary identity to enroll in the Great Qin Empire Kindergarten.

At this time, it was almost time for school to end. Zhao Fusu, Wang Xia, and Jin Xishan went to pick up three-year-old Zhao Zhining and Zhao Pengcheng, just like a couple from an ordinary family.

"Daddy, Daddy!"

Upon seeing Zhao Fusu, Zhao Zhining and Zhao Pengcheng ran toward him with smiles.

Zhao Fusu picked up the two half-grown children, one on each side.

Each child weighed thirty catties, so the two together were only sixty catties. With Zhao Fusu's physique, he could easily pick up both children.

"Zhining, Pengcheng, Daddy is going to be a soldier. I won't be able to see you for a while!"

"Be a soldier?"

"What is being a soldier?"

Zhao Pengcheng asked in a childish voice.

"Being a soldier means protecting the home and defending the country, eliminating the violent and bringing peace to the good!"

"Daddy, Pengcheng wants to be a soldier too in the future."

"Good!"

Zhao Fusu was very satisfied after hearing this.

Zhao Pengcheng was to be sent to the Southern Desert in the future to hold the actual power of the Xiongnu Chanyu.

Therefore, his requirement was that Zhao Pengcheng be proficient in both scholarly and martial arts.

If his martial prowess was too weak, he would be unable to suppress that pack of wolf cubs on the grasslands.

"Zhining also wants to be a soldier!"

Zhao Zhining said, refusing to be outdone.

"Good!"

Zhao Fusu also said with great satisfaction, "Then in the future, Zhining shall form the first Women's Army of my Great Qin Empire!"

"Who says giving birth to a daughter is not as good as a son!"

"When our Zhining becomes a Great General in the future, she will be the Hua Mulan that everyone praises!"

"Mhm!"

Zhao Zhining's head nodded continuously, like a chick pecking at grain.

Zhao Fusu watched and rubbed her little head.

Children's words are innocent; who knows if she will still remember what she said when she was little!

The next day

Zhao Fusu set off for the military camp of the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade.

"His Majesty the Head of State!"

Wang Ben called out upon seeing Zhao Fusu.

"Mhm."

Zhao Fusu nodded.

He didn't intend to play the game of hiding his identity.

He trained alongside the ordinary special forces soldiers.

Wang Ben was very surprised to see that Zhao Fusu could keep up with the progress of all the high-difficulty special training.

In fact, Zhao Fusu putting himself through special forces training was also to improve his own survival skills.

As a leader, he was in more danger than ordinary people.

If the enemy wanted to perform a decapitation strike, the first person they would look for was him.

Take Zhang Liang's assassination attempt on him, for example; if his combat ability hadn't been outstanding, Zhang Liang would have succeeded.

While Zhao Fusu was undergoing hellish training in the Black Dragon Special Forces Brigade,

The warm spring sun gently bathed the earth as the First Emperor and General Wang Jian set out together on a spring outing.

A light breeze blew, carrying a hint of floral fragrance.

Looking at the vibrant scene before him, the First Emperor couldn't help but feel emotional and slowly spoke, "General Wang Jian, tell me, how many more springs can we see?"

A trace of vicissitude and loss showed in his eyes. He once had grand ambitions and was determined to unify the world, but now that his hegemony was established, time had also quietly slipped away.

General Wang Jian was slightly stunned, then sighed softly, likewise remarking with emotion, "Indeed!"

Having entered his later years, he had an even deeper understanding of the passage of time.

"With every spring that passes, there is one less spring left!"

His words were full of sorrow, and his voice trembled slightly, as if even this spring breeze could not disperse the faint melancholy in his heart.

When the First Emperor came to invite him for a spring outing, he had agreed almost without hesitation.

Looking at the picturesque spring scenery before him, General Wang Jian felt a bit more of the helplessness towards the ruthlessness of time.

Life is like the changing of the four seasons; though there are glorious springs and summers, it will eventually move toward autumn and winter.

The arrival of every spring meant one step closer to the end of life.

In this beautiful spring light, what he felt was not just the vitality of spring, but the brevity and preciousness of life.