During dinner, a piece of news arrived from back home: He Yuqing had published an article on her blog titled "Zhao Qian, the King of Taihao, as I Know Him," which instantly drove netizens into a frenzy of clicks. He Yuqing hadn't accompanied us to Wenlai, but her time in the Great Dragon Kingdom was usually spent aboard the exploration vessel with her grandfather. The Interstellar Archaeology Company was now the world's most renowned archaeological organization, especially unmatched in deep-sea exploration.

The news was forwarded to me by Elena. She wasn't coming home tonight; they had discovered another ancient ship in the South China Sea, laden with treasures rarely seen in the world. Excavation work would be hectic for the next couple of days, and they would be eating and sleeping right on the survey vessel. I logged into He Yuqing's blog and carefully read her article.

I had expected He Yuqing to publicize some earth-shattering event to boost my profile, but upon careful reading, it turned out to be a lyrical essay filled with delicate emotion. She gently recounted minor anecdotes from our time together at Longteng University, along with trivial matters from when she served as my secretary. Finally, she mentioned the assistance I provided her in archaeology. As for the events in Africa, she mentioned not a word, suggesting she understood the need for discretion.

"What are you looking at?" Li Qi sat down beside me. Mom had become quite taken with Li Qi lately. First, Li Qi’s status seemed suitably matched with my current standing, and second, Li Qi was well-built, quite suitable for bearing children. I had suddenly become the King of Taihao, and my parents were taking my marriage prospects with extreme seriousness, likely scrutinizing the women around me for a prospective Empress.

I handed my phone to Li Qi. "He Yuqing wrote a blog post. Heh, it’s quite interesting."

Li Qi read while commenting, "I think she has feelings for you. Every line is filled with longing for you. She refused to come along when invited, yet she secretly writes love letters and dares to publish them publicly. I'll look her up online later."

Ouyang Qian and Su Xue, hearing this, barely spared their food, pulling out their phones. "Send us the link."

Mom, unaware of what we were looking at, said, "Eat first. You can look at whatever you want once we're back in your rooms tonight."

Dad looked displeasedly at Mom. "Foreigners settle big issues at the dining table; what do you know, woman? Don't disturb my son's work."

Li Qi returned the phone to me and turned to Mom with a smile. "Auntie, Uncle is right. We rarely get to sit together, so sometimes the dining table is the best place for an impromptu meeting."

I turned to Li Qi. "Then tell us about your work progress."

Li Qi said, "The President of Bangladesh has agreed to our request to open Chittagong Port for military use, but they also require us to guarantee the security of their territory against threats from other nations. I’ve already agreed. Do you have any objections?"

"None at all. You handled that very well. But it would be even better to bring Bangladesh into the Taihao Vassal States. By the way, how many countries have agreed to join Taihao as vassal states now?"

Li Qi replied, "Besides Xijin and Wenlai, Budan, Nepal, and Myanmar submitted verbal applications today. They all changed their minds so quickly after witnessing the crushing defeat of Niuguo. Those ten Black Hole Bombs were deployed very timely and effectively. These smaller nations simply lack the strength to compete with major powers; relying on a large power for existence has always been their national policy. Although Taihao currently only commands a small maritime territory, everyone can see that Taihao is destined to dominate the future world."

Li Qi wasn't exaggerating. We possessed advanced technology and a formidable army, backed by the Lunar Spaceship of the Dragon Girl Wife. If we failed to unify Earth, it would defy natural law. I said, "As the situation develops, more countries will join. We will gradually abolish the military forces of the vassal states, leaving only the political administration class. Then, using this methodical process, we can integrate them smoothly into the Taihao political structure, securing an unprecedentedly stable foundation for our future."

Regarding outer space exploration, the Dragon Girl said, "Our interstellar vessel has already reached Mars, but the Martian environment is too harsh. Despite extensive preliminary work, feasible colonization remains purely theoretical for now."

I ate while saying, "Human reproduction is too rapid and will eventually push Earth's carrying capacity to its limit, perhaps in the near future. Mars is currently the best option for colonization within the solar system. To fundamentally change Mars's current environment, the most crucial step is to reach the core and ignite Mars's magnetic field, utilizing its inherent magnetism to resist solar winds and cosmic radiation, thereby altering the Martian atmosphere and vegetation."

Little Raindrop chimed in, "Brother, leave this task to me and Sister Dragon Girl. Activating the Martian magnetic field is a dangerous and highly energy-intensive endeavor that requires careful planning."

I nodded in agreement with Little Raindrop's suggestion. They were currently the main force in scientific breakthroughs, as they possessed fragments of advanced technology from billions of years ago and from a million years in the future, which was far superior to our own trial-and-error exploration.

Seeing that we had much business to discuss, Mom quickly took Dad out for a seaside walk after eating. Li Qi then said, "Niuguo's regime has collapsed. Their country is in chaos, and Pakistan has taken control of their military and political apparatus. The Pakistani government has sent friendly signals through the media, expressing willingness to relinquish the land currently occupied by the Dragon Army and formally recognize the international status of the Taihao Nation. Niuguo's laughable ambition, along with its former master Britain, to unify the Snowy Tibetan Plateau has become history. With Niuguo's affairs temporarily settled, what should be our next focus?"

I replied, "Let's tackle the toughest challenges first. After bombing Tokyo, we push north to strike Russia! (Fastest updates at http://wap.16k.cn)"

The women did not object; they always followed my lead on military matters. But Li Qi pressed on, "And after that?"

"Attack America."

"And then?"

I mused, "Perhaps by the time America is willing to submit, the world will already be unified. Then we can lead Earthlings toward outer space development, maybe even find another 'Water' planet, and live happier lives as a complete family."

Li Qi suddenly sighed, "I actually miss the quiet world we had before. Back then, waiting every day for my husband to sneak away for a rendezvous—my heart felt so excited and thrilled. Tell me, do you all think I'm a bit retro?"

The other women put down their chopsticks. "We miss it too, but this world must always progress, and we must always grow up. Perhaps when we become mothers, we will cherish those dating days with our husbands even more."

I asked Xiaohui, "How is the Third Fleet preparing for the bombing of Tokyo?"

Xiaohui assured me, "Don't worry, Brother. After the scheduled 'dew point' tonight, one hundred thousand missiles will be fired simultaneously at Tokyo. Even if their air defense is an impenetrable net, they won't evade such concentrated fire. I have specifically targeted the Yasukuni Shrine and military political institutions. The Japanese who only know how to film 'adult videos' will wake up tomorrow to find their Yamato Empire myth was merely a foolish nightmare."

"Hmm?" I stared at Xiaohui in surprise. "**? Filming adult videos? Xiaohui, who told you about these things?"

Xiaohui suddenly realized she had slipped up. She was supposed to be a good, well-behaved, and perfectly innocent robotic beauty; uttering such words was undeniably awkward. "Uh... um... I... I saw it online myself, Brother. I control the world's computer network, after all. My database is full of such materials. Would you like some?"

I shook my head. "You are still young; stay away from such things in the future. Remember to wake me up before midnight tonight; we'll all watch the fireworks show together."

Fang Yanmeng, Zhao Fang, and Su Xue quietly picked up Xiaohui and left after putting down their chopsticks. I knew what they were up to—no more than finding Xiaohui to copy some 'adult videos.' Sigh, a bunch of lecherous wives. Let them make a fuss; it might be good for them to gain some experience.

Late that night, the Japanese Emperor's residence was brightly lit. Prime Minister Kiito Sanzo nervously paced beside the Emperor. They had reason to believe Taihao’s bombing warning, which explained their massive air defense mobilization to guard Tokyo. The Emperor, as the symbol of public opinion, absolutely refused to evacuate, and Prime Minister Kiito Sanzo