Mythical Qin: I, Gao Yao, will never be a eunuch!

However, there are still many problems that need to be solved: first, the number of personnel is far from enough; second, the transportation capacity has not yet reached the ideal level; third, not every seashore can serve as a suitable port. Therefore, large-scale construction work is imminent, including recruiting more sailors, increasing the carrying capacity of ships, and opening up and improving various port facilities. Only when this series of projects are completed and put into use, can many subsequent issues be solved.

The next morning, Gao Yao got up early. After washing up, he personally sent someone to summon Tianci to his presence.

After a while, Tianci walked into the room with brisk steps. Gao Yao smiled at the cute and intelligent child in front of him, and then asked directly: "Tianci, regarding the matter of finding a teacher for you, do you have anyone in mind who should be the teacher?"

Tianci blinked and answered without hesitation: "I still hope Li Si can be my teacher."

Hearing this answer, Gao Yao nodded, and Tianci also explained the reason for choosing Li Si. Among the many people, Li Si stood out. People like Feng Quji and Wu She treated Tianci as a noble son, being cautious and respectful everywhere; but Li Si was not like that. He had a keen insight and could perceive the uniqueness of Tianci, and communicated with Tianci in a way that was both a teacher and a friend. This equal and close mode of getting along made Tianci, who was only five years old, have a strong liking and trust for Li Si.

After listening to Tianci's reasons, Gao Yao secretly praised Li Si for his ability. So, he decided on the spot to let Li Si become Tianci's teacher. However, Gao Yao's move had a deeper purpose. On the one hand, he conveyed a message to Li Si through this move - as long as Li Si taught Tianci well, Gao Yao could ensure Li Si's life as long as Li Si was in the southern border; on the other hand, Gao Yao also hinted to Li Si that people should know when to stop and not push their luck. Although it was just the title of a teacher, it was enough to ensure the safety of Li Si and his family. Gao Yao knew that Li Si was a smart man and would definitely understand the deep meaning behind his arrangement.

Gao Yao made this decision after a long period of careful consideration and repeated weighing. It is undeniable that if Li Si is appointed now, it will indeed achieve significant results in the short term and quickly promote the progress of various affairs. If considered from a long-term perspective, doing so is likely to trigger a series of more serious negative reactions. Li Si must not be used blatantly.

After some thought, Gao Yao came up with a plan. He gave Li Si a special task - to teach Tianci. If Li Si could teach Tianci well, he would never have to worry about food, clothing, shelter and transportation in his life. Not only that, with the help of Tianci as a bond, Li Si also had a hope. As time went by, Tianci would gradually gain power, and then Li Si's importance would naturally become increasingly prominent.

But everything has its pros and cons, and the challenges Li Si faced were equally significant. First, there was his age. Time was not forgiving, and the decline of his energy and physical strength was inevitable. Second, Gao Yao's attitude towards Li Si had gradually become clear. Although he would not kill him, it was almost a pipe dream for Li Si to regain power.

Fortunately, through this teaching of Tianci, Li Si can still seek a relatively bright future for his descendants. In this way, Gao Yao did not break the promise he made to Li Si, and provided him with a safe place to stay, similar to Lu Gong in the past. However, after experiencing Lu Gong's incident, Gao Yao's vigilance became extremely strong, and he no longer trusted others as easily as before. After all, his own father-in-law betrayed him, and Gao Yao could not help but guard against others.

At the same time, various battle reports were flying onto Gao Yao's desk like snowflakes. In his study, he flipped through the reports with a serious expression, secretly calculating the development of the situation.

The first thing that caught his eye was the victory report from Han Xin and Ying Bu. They successfully defeated the enemy and won a great victory. However, it was regrettable that the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan escaped in the chaos. Gao Yao was actually prepared for this result. After all, the mysterious Yi Xiaochuan was elusive and had extraordinary skills. It was not easy to capture him.

In this battle, Gao Yao's original strategic goal was to defeat the imperial army. Now it seems that this goal has been achieved. As for how much spoils of war and how many enemy soldiers can be captured in the end, that is just icing on the cake. According to statistics, nearly 50,000 enemy soldiers were killed in this battle, and nearly 90,000 were captured. Such a brilliant record is enough to make Gao Yao feel gratified.

At this moment, Zhang Han, the enemy's main general, was tied up and escorted to the county town by a team of elite soldiers. Along the way, he was dejected, and his former prestige had long since disappeared. The other troops were busy cleaning the battlefield, confiscating the enemy's abandoned weapons and equipment, and burying the bodies of the fallen soldiers on both sides. The entire battlefield was filled with the smell of gunpowder and blood, but the joy of victory could not cover up the soldiers' exhausted expressions.

This was indeed a clear order from Gao Yao. At present, what happened outside the southern border was beyond Gao Yao's control. After the war in the southern border, cleaning up the battlefield was a must. After all, if this post-war land was left unattended, various diseases would easily breed and spread. Therefore, a series of post-war work such as burning and burying corpses was imperative, and there could be no slackness in any case. Even though Gao Yao was confident in his superb medical skills, he knew that preventing diseases was always more effective and critical than treating them afterwards.

On the other hand, Wang Li, who was in the Zhentuo area, had already led his troops to evacuate the area. However, Cao Shen did not let go of such a good opportunity easily, but launched a pursuit without hesitation, fighting bravely along the way, and finally successfully killed 5,000 enemy soldiers and captured more than 10,000 enemy soldiers.

Judging from the battle data alone, Cao Shen's achievements in this battle may be slightly inferior to the huge advantages he achieved in other battlefields. But in fact, Cao Shen played a crucial role. If Cao Shen had not led the most unstable troops to hold on to the Zhentuo area, and had not consistently kept a close eye on this place and attracted the attention of the imperial army, it would have been almost impossible for other battlefields to advance smoothly and win.