Chapter 131 The Empress Destroyed Your Country (57) 

Unaware of the passing years, oblivious to the ticking of time.

Nie Suzhi had no idea how much time had specifically elapsed, only aware that the place before him was now covered in dust. The cracks in the walls bore a sad and ugly moss.

He heard some sounds… although indistinct.

He also heard voices, their speech vastly different, rich and resonant, but he couldn’t comprehend what they were saying.

A faint light beamed in from somewhere, dim and feeble.

How many years had it been since the Empress’ demise?

In the next life, upon seeing her, he’d kill her without a word. No more wasted breath.

Nie Suzhi slowly closed his eyes, realizing that the day of his escape would never come. The days without anyone opposing him had become quite dull.

His physical body silently disappeared, leaving only a decaying cushion.

“How is it? Any progress in the inspection?”

“The situation inside is quite complex.”

“Professor, Professor, there’s an entrance here, look, and there’s a stone tablet.”

The professor rushed over, the dust on the stone tablet already brushed away, revealing a font not belonging to this era.

The professor examined it carefully, “If unintentionally entered, swiftly depart—intruders will face death. This font is from the Great Sheng Empire two thousand years ago.”

“It’s like a treasure trove in those ancient martial arts novels.”

“The Great Sheng Empire is one of the most legendary countries in our history. The first two monarchs were diligent in governance, and the third monarch elevated prosperity to its zenith. Even with our advanced technology today, we shouldn’t underestimate the wisdom of ancient people. To be safe, let’s first send in a remote-controlled toy car equipped with surveillance to explore.”

The toy car arrived, and under the watchful eyes of the group, it headed towards this mysterious place.

Upon entering, not even three meters in, it melted inexplicable, startling everyone and making them thankful for their earlier caution.

“There must be something very special inside.”

“Perhaps the tomb of Bai Tang, the founding empress of the Great Sheng Empire, is in there.”

…

Online, a mysterious two-thousand-year-old mechanism skyrocketed to the top of hot searches, sparking discussions among netizens.

“Do you think, with such a formidable mechanism, it might indeed contain Empress Bai Tang?”

“Quite possible. Let’s hope it gets deciphered soon.”

“After reading so many historical books and ancient paintings, the descriptions of Empress Bai Tang by later generations show her as a truly unparalleled empress, with remarkably advanced ideas.”

“Yes, the first empress to earnestly implement the abdication system. During her reign, she laid a solid foundation for future generations.”

“And her martial prowess was off the charts. Rumors among the common folk at the time suggested that the entire Imperial Palace couldn’t capture our Empress. She even managed to escape the palace with another woman successfully.”

“In an era where female thought was severely restricted, having such a woman was truly rare. Have you all read her conversations with various ministers? Truly heartwarming and enlightened, a rarity indeed.”

“Such an impressive woman. The historical records clearly state that she never had any intimate relations with any man in her lifetime. I don’t understand the current TV dramas portraying our Empress in such a way.”

“Here’s a warning, everyone, absolutely don’t go watch ‘The Legend of Bai Tang.’ Oh my god, they added so much romantic drama for her, clearly depicting her as relying on a bunch of men to establish her dominance, even though historical records have more comprehensive accounts. She went alone to a foreign land and subdued all the foreign tribes without losing a single soldier. In the eyes of these screenwriters, it seems like emotions are what made the Empress, relying on the likes of a bunch of men to become the Empress.”

“Furthermore, they shamelessly argue that it’s based on historical adaptation. Except for the names, these are two completely different individuals. Did Empress Bai Tang really need to be supported by a bunch of men’s love? The screenwriters are asking for trouble. Little General Shen Zhi, with his exceptional skill in the Shen family’s spear technique, even said that his spear technique can only be surpassed by the Empress herself.”

“Also, Prime Minister Wen Yueqing’s spear technique was taught by the Empress, General Song Zhi’s whip technique was taught by the Empress. Many generals, to some extent, have received guidance from the Empress.”

…

However, discussions about these matters belong to the future generation.

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TL/N: In chapter 106, Little General Shen Zhi was also written without any title, simply Shen Zhi (沈执). So, he was indeed nicknamed “Little General” by Bai Tang. 沈执小将军 (Shěn zhí xiǎo jiàng jūn) 
xiǎo=little/ young; jiàng jūn=General; Hence, it is Little/ Young General Shen Zhi, and not General Shen Zhixiao.