"… Move Bahram and the others to the northern part of the Ouzan Plateau and have them temporarily settle down in the triangular gap. Ouzan's northern border basically has no soldiers left. Even if they do come, the steel walls can hold them off. In addition, inform Gao Xianzhi of the Anxi Protectorate that if he discovers that Ouzan has mobilized a large number of soldiers, he should immediately provide reinforcements. "
Wang Chong said.
After this battle, the entire area to the west of the Cong Mountains would no longer be safe for Bahram and the others. And as long as it was within the borders of the Tang Dynasty, the forces of the Imperial Court could intervene at any time. Only the triangular gap on the Ouzan Plateau would be fine for the time being.
"But what if the Confucian Sect intervenes? Li Junxian has already mentioned several times that he wants to return the triangular gap to Ouzan! "
The Eagle worriedly said after a few moments of silence.
"Haha, that's not up to him! He's already taken seventy thousand of the one hundred thousand taels of gold and returned it to the Arabs. Does he want to return the triangular gap to Ouzan as well? At least he's not stupid and didn't give it all to the Arabs. Moreover, the triangular gap has already become an important area for the Imperial Court to graze horses. I'm sure that the palace won't easily agree. In addition, I've already had the Bureau of Military Personnel delay the matter. "
Wang Chong calmly said.
The scope of the Confucian Sect's interference was growing larger and farther. In order to maintain a peaceful relationship with Ouzan and avoid all kinds of hidden dangers, they had set their sights on the 'steel walls' at the triangular gap. But the triangular gap was not in the interior of the Tang Dynasty, and even now, the Secretariat had not yet decided to incorporate the triangular gap into the Tang Dynasty's territory.
To put it simply, the triangular gap had become a zone that no one cared about. And this unique situation gave Wang Chong an opportunity to take advantage of.
Li Junxian had already mentioned several times that he wanted to return the triangular gap to Ouzan, but Wang Chong had used the Bureau of Military Personnel to delay the matter until it was shelved.
"Your subordinate understands!"
The Eagle said respectfully.
"One more thing …"
The room was silent. In the darkness, Wang Chong suddenly spoke. An astonishing light flashed in his eyes.
"Take some men to Sindhu and escort the first batch of two hundred thousand Sindhi through the triangular gap, through Qixi and Longxi, to the southwest. I've already made the arrangements. Su Hanshan, Great General Geshu, and Protector-General Xianyu have all been cleared. Pass through them and take a boat from the southwest to take the first batch of Sindhi overseas! "
"Ah!"
Hearing this, the Eagle was shocked.
"Your Highness wants to send them to the Promised Land as the first batch!"
Although Wang Chong did not elaborate, the Eagle instinctively thought of the words "Promised Land". The Eagle had only found out about this by chance, but Wang Chong had never written it down or explained it in detail. In all of Wang Chong's faction, the only one who knew the specifics was probably Wang Chong's cousin, Wang Liang. Even the Eagle only knew that the Promised Land referred to a mysterious continent in the depths of the boundless ocean. Isolated from the rest of the world, the land there was vast, the soil fertile, and the climate suitable. Moreover, it was no smaller than the land of the Tang Dynasty.
However, this piece of land had always been ownerless since ancient times until now!
This was simply inconceivable!
One had to realize that any piece of land around the Tang Dynasty, no matter how trivial or small, was bound to be occupied by all sorts of tribes and races. For such a large continent to be devoid of humans was simply a fantasy. If it were anyone else, they would only treat it as a joke.
But the Eagle knew that not long ago, Wang Chong's cousin, Wang Liang, had followed Wang Chong's instructions and successfully found the Promised Land!
"Your subordinate will go!"
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, the Eagle quickly lowered his head and bowed.
… …
Flapflap!
While the Eagle was leaving the Wang Family Residence, elsewhere, in the Secretariat Advisor Residence, a messenger pigeon flew down. A Confucian Sect disciple quickly caught it, glanced at it, and then hurried to Li Junxian's room.
"Young Master, the spy team has sent news."
Upon entering Li Junxian's room, the Confucian Sect disciple bowed and respectfully offered the letter in his hand.
"Read it!"
Li Junxian was seated cross-legged, his right hand rapidly dancing on a low table as he spoke without even raising his head.
"Yes!"
The Confucian Sect disciple opened the letter and began to read.
"The spy team has sent news that the King of Foreign Lands' people have found a hunter and bought a wolf from him! Moreover, this matter is being handled by one of Wang Chong's trusted subordinates, Su Shixuan. "
"Oh?"
Li Junxian's brush paused and his brow furrowed.
"When did this happen?"
"Three days ago! That wolf is in a cage and has already been sent to the capital. Su Shixuan and his men are guarding it. "
The Confucian Sect disciple bowed.
Li Junxian put down his brush, a solemn look in his eyes. The conflict between militarists and Confucians was currently at its most intense, and Wang Chong was at the center of this storm. His every move was closely watched by the Confucian Sect. The trusted subordinates at his side were also the focus of the Confucian Sect's attention: Su Shixuan, Xu Keyi, Xue Qianjun … the Confucian Sect had detailed information on all of these people. Wang Chong would normally not mobilize them, but if he did, it would be no small matter.
"Zhu Jing of the spy team said that this matter is extremely suspicious. If it was just to buy a wolf or a tiger, there would be no need for Su Shixuan to personally act. Thus, he specially reported this matter to Young Master for instructions!"
The Confucian Sect disciple sternly said.
Li Junxian said nothing, only slightly raised his head, a pensive look in his eyes.
"So … is this the law of the jungle?"
Li Junxian muttered to himself, a profound look in his eyes.
Wang Chong's 《Might Makes Right》 had spread like wildfire in the capital, causing a huge uproar. In order to deal with Wang Chong, Li Junxian had sent people to buy a large number of copies of 'Might Makes Right', allowing him to understand the theories in Wang Chong's book like the back of his hand. The 'law of the jungle' was one of the most famous theories.
Tigers devour wolves and wolves devour sheep. This was the law of the animal world, a matter of course. Wang Chong's goal in buying a wolf at a time like this was obvious.
"Pass on my order. Immediately find me some of the most formidable beast tamers from the Western Regions. I want them to get me a few tigers, a few wolves, and a few sheep. Whether they're tigers or sheep, once they're locked up, they have to live in harmony. Remember, as long as the King of Foreign Lands releases that wolf, have those beast tamers lock those tigers and wolves in a cage and release them all. Tigers don't devour wolves, and wolves don't devour sheep. I want to see what else he has to say then. "
Li Junxian sternly said. The Western Regions were different from the Central Plains, and to the west of the forest, there were some extremely skilled beast tamers in countries like Arabia and Charax Spasinu who could tame beasts like tigers and wolves into submission. Even if you delivered sheep or dogs to their mouths, they would never eat them.
Wang Chong had said in his book that the law of the jungle was a principle of nature. When the time came, he would have nothing to say.
"Yes! This subordinate will go! "
The Confucian Sect disciples heeded the order and quickly left.
In a few short moments, the entire Wang Clan, including Wang Chong's subordinates like Su Shixuan, had become the focus of the Confucian Sect's attention. The conflict between militarists and Confucians was no trifling matter, and this was a crucial moment. The Confucian Sect did not dare to be careless.
… …
Putting aside the activity of the Confucian Sect, in just half a day, in one of the busiest and most bustling streets of the capital …
Bang!
A pillar smashed down heavily, and dozens of craftsmen suddenly appeared at some point in time. They started to build a platform together. But before the platform could be completed, a massive banner was thrust into the ground next to it, upon which the words' King of Foreign Lands' were written. Immediately after that, with a boom, another flag was thrown down. However, it was different this time. The white flag danced in the wind with the words "Might Makes Right" written on it. It danced in the wind.
Whoooah!
The appearance of these words immediately caused an uproar, and countless people began to flock to the platform.
"Excuse me! Let me see! Let me see! "
The crowd was in an uproar. Even though they had never heard of it before, there was no one in the capital, including the prefectures of the Tang dynasty, who did not know of the words' Might Makes Right '. Li Junxian's' Doctrine of Benevolence and Righteousness' and 'The Theory of Animals and Beasts' had attracted the attention of countless people.
Although no one said anything on the surface, even the great clans and nobles of the capital were nervously paying attention to this matter.
"Reporting!"
"The King of Foreign Lands is moving!"
On the other side, just as the first stake was planted on Green Dragon Street, a Confucian disciple immediately mounted his horse and galloped off to deliver the news to the Junior Marshal Advisor's residence.
"It's finally begun?"
Li Junxian narrowed his eyes and stood up from the center of the hall. In this sensitive period, anything related to 'Might Makes Right' was no small matter.
"He's already so brazen? Hmph, get ready. I'd like to see just what he's planning! "
With these words, Li Junxian raised his robe and stepped over the threshold, vanishing from the hall.
… …
Green Dragon Street was one of the busiest streets in the capital. It was lined with rows upon rows of restaurants, tea houses, and tea houses. All of them were richly ornamented and decorated, their walls resplendent and magnificent. The capital's illustrious Vast Crane Pavilion was also located on this street.
Bang!
A noble boot stepped over the doorstep and landed on the doorstep of the Vast Crane Pavilion. The moment this person appeared, an attendant rushed forward and said anxiously:
"Sir, I'm really sorry, but this place is full!"
"Not even me?"
The man with the wide sleeves suddenly said.
"I'm sorry, it's really …"
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