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"You! Preposterous! "
"Teacher, the teachings of the Confucian school are meant to benefit the people of the world. Right is right and wrong is wrong. What is meaningful to the people of the world is the most fundamental. The teachings of the King of Foreign Lands are also for the sake of the country. Teacher, peace is naturally not wrong, but just as the King of Foreign Lands said, peace can only be defended through hard work and strength, not through compromise and retreat. Teacher, have you ever thought that if Ouzan, the Eastern and Western Turks, Goguryeo, Mengshe Zhao … if these countries really are pretending to weaken the Tang dynasty, pretending to be at peace, pretending to disarm their armies, and then waiting for the right time to attack the Tang dynasty. If such a thing really happens, Teacher, have you ever thought about what the consequences will be? "
"Absurd! If everything goes according to what ifs, what hope is there left in the world? If we want to obtain peace, we should use our teachings to reform and educate the foreigners. Let them understand that peace and prosperity can be obtained through their own hands, not through war. Aren't your current words encouraging the aggressiveness of the foreigners? If we really follow this theory, what peace can there be? To think that you are my student, and yet you hold such crooked ideas as a guiding principle! What a disgrace! I now announce that you are formally expelled from the school. You will never be a disciple of my Confucian school! "
… …
These final words were deafening, and the entire school instantly fell silent. After a long while, a voice rang out.
"Many thanks, Teacher!"
Afterward, he left the school, his back relaxed and carefree. Father and son, brother, neighbor, teacher and student … such conflicts took place in the south, north, east, and west of the city. They took place in the capital, and they took place in every household of the Nine Provinces.
From 'Might Makes Right' to the wolf and dog test on Azure Dragon Street, until the hungry wolf swallowed the dog, Wang Chong stepped onto the platform. Wang Chong's methods finally came to an end at this moment. "Might makes right", "Law of the Jungle", "The weak are prey to the strong", "Seek peace through war, live in peace, seek peace through compromise, perish in peace", etc. Only at this moment did these ideas truly penetrate into the hearts of the people and were accepted by them, not just in writing.
This was like a storm that swept through the entire empire at an astonishing speed. The originally loud cries of "peace, not war" suddenly became much softer. There were no more marchers in the streets. On the contrary, restaurants, teahouses, inns … all the places where people gathered were discussing and debating the new idea of 'Might Makes Right'.
Because of the conflict of ideologies, there were many people who insisted on their own views. The chaos was spreading, and so was the riot.
Like a spring breeze, silently moisturizing everything, Wang Chong's book had awakened countless people of this empire from their slumber, triggering them to think deeply.
And to the countries around the Tang Dynasty that were paying attention to this storm, this was not good news. All the empires felt a sense of worry and anxiety from this great debate.
"I underestimated him!"
On the Ouzan Plateau, outside the royal capital, Dalon Trinling's eyes were half-closed, his head raised, his eyes motionless. The howling wind caused his robe to flap in the wind. At this moment, countless thoughts were flitting through Dalon Trinling's mind.
The Confucians had originally held the upper hand in this struggle, relying on the momentum of the world and the weariness and longing for peace of the people to firmly suppress the Great Tang. If this trend continued, the Tang Dynasty's decline from prosperity would probably come today.
The momentum had already taken shape, and not even Dalon Trinling would be able to change it.
This was a battle between a single person and the entire world, a battle between a single heart and the millions of people in the world. From the very start, there had been no chance of victory, but in this battle, Wang Chong had won. At the very least, he had displayed the ability to change all this. Starting with his book, using the wolf and dog as a metaphor for the situation around him, Wang Chong had only needed to pay the lives of one dog and one wolf to forcefully reverse the tides of peace. Even Dalon Trinling couldn't help but sigh in praise of this feat.
It's not without reason that this boy has become a thorn in our Ouzan's side.
Dalon Trinling quietly said to himself. Just by relying on these methods, this King of Foreign Lands of the Tang Dynasty was enough to rank among the world's best strategists.
"Imperial Minister, what should we do now? Based on the current situation, it's probably impossible for us to change the fate of the Tang Dynasty. Once the militarists of the Tang Dynasty regain power, our Ouzan will be the first to bear the brunt of it. Most importantly, we can no longer afford to lose. "
The Yarlung Royal Lineage's Great General Namri Songtian suddenly spoke, a deep concern in his eyes. After several major battles, the Ouzan Empire had suffered heavy casualties and did not have many soldiers left to use. Of the four royal lineages, only the soldiers of the Yarlung Royal Lineage and the royal capital still had the strength to fight. This was one of the important reasons Ouzan had come to terms with the Confucian Sect.
"Relax! This war is far from reaching this stage. Based on the words of the Tang Dynasty, only a coffin can be sealed. Although the Confucian Sect has suffered a defeat in this wave, this faction that has been able to survive for one thousand years in the Central Plains has its own outstanding points. I'm confident that the Confucian Sect still has other tricks up its sleeve. In addition … "
As Dalon Trinling spoke, he suddenly opened his eyes, his left hand reaching into his right sleeve to take out a letter that he had prepared long ago.
"It's about time for that old friend I met in the Central Plains to act. Send this letter. Once he receives it, I'm confident that he will know what to do. "
Namri Songtian couldn't help but feel a little moved by this letter. Just like the other Prime Ministers, all of the Ouzan Prime Ministers, whether they were from the four royal lineages or Dalon Trinling, had journeyed through the Central Plains before becoming Prime Minister. It was just that they had not been particularly famous at the time, so few people had paid them any attention.
"Yes, your subordinate will go."
Namri Songtian's eyes flickered as he quickly took the letter and left.
… …
"Pass on my order. Have the three armies stand ready."
In the distant Mount Sanmi, the Western Turks reacted much more simply than the Ouzan Empire. Upon learning of the upheaval and turmoil of the Tang Dynasty, Wunu Shibi almost instinctively felt threatened and immediately ordered the army to defend.
"Have our spies in the capital sent any new information?"
On Mount Sanmi, Wunu Shibi stood like a spear, his hands resting on his sword. In front of him was a Western Turkic spy kneeling on one knee.
"Milord, almost all our spies have returned to the capital. Everyone is paying close attention to this development. If there is any new information, they will immediately report it to Milord."
The leader of the spy kneeled on the ground and respectfully replied. After saying that, he quickly left after a short while.
In the Western Turkic Khaganate, the Goguryeo Empire, and Mengshe Zhao, countless birds flew in the direction of the Tang Dynasty's capital, their numbers and frequency several times greater than before.
… …
While the armies of the other countries were on high alert, the mood in the Anxi Protectorate was completely different.
"Good!"
Gao Xianzhi slowly put down the letter, his eyes shining like a heavy stone had been lifted from his shoulders.
"Wang Chong, well done! I can finally heave a sigh of relief! "
"Changqing, have the spies we sent to the other countries sent back any news?"
With these last words, Gao Xianzhi turned to Feng Changqing.
"Haha, the various countries are basically being led around by the nose by the King of Foreign Lands. They're probably thinking about this matter even in their sleep. Based on the reports from our spies, the events in the capital have left them unable to eat or sleep in peace. "
Feng Changqing said with a smile.
At this moment, Feng Changqing felt sincere admiration for Wang Chong. He and Gao Xianzhi were known as the Twin Walls of the Empire. One was skilled in literature while the other was skilled in martial arts, and they perfectly made up for each other's flaws. But not even the Twin Walls of the Empire could produce such intelligence and strategy as Wang Chong.
This was no longer a matter of strategy or logistics. He had read the book 'Might Makes Right' sent from the capital time and time again, carefully savoring every word in it.
Feng Changqing felt that he was also a person of astonishing talent, or else he would not have recommended himself to meet with Gao Xianzhi. But when it came to writing books, not even Feng Changqing could compare to Wang Chong.
"Pass on my order! Keep a close watch on the surrounding countries. If there's any movement, immediately move!"
"Yes!"
A commander of the Anxi Protectorate army had already left to carry out the order.
One book, one plot, had affected the entire situation around the Tang Dynasty, changing the course of the world. Probably only Wang Chong could do this!
… …
Putting aside the situation on the periphery, the entire capital was in a state of apprehension, all news gathering in the Secretariat Advisor Residence. At the same time, all the pressure converged on him.
"Young Master, what do we do? The entire world was abuzz with discussion of the King of Foreign Lands' book. Even in the Confucian school, there was a phenomenon of students arguing with their teachers. The King of Foreign Lands' actions are already shaking the foundation of our Confucian school. Not since the era of Emperor Wu of Han, when he dismissed the Hundred Schools of Thought and revered Confucianism alone has such a thing happened. If we do not restrain it and allow it to develop smoothly, the reputation of the Confucian Sect built up over a thousand years will be ruined! "
In the Secretariat Advisor Residence, Elder Song, Bamboo Mirror, the Sword Ghost, the white-clothed girl … many members of the Confucian Sect had gathered, and the atmosphere was tense.
The Confucian Sect had been paying close attention to this matter this entire time, and it had to admit that Wang Chong had made a fool out of all the Confucian Sect members in the 'wolf and dog incident'. Wang Chong had used this matter to prove his point to the masses while also making it impossible for the Confucian Sect to retaliate.
At the very start, everyone had even believed that they had won. This was because Wang Chong's wolf and dog coexisting harmoniously in the cage was proof that the Confucian school's' benevolence and righteousness' was correct. Moreover, after this ruckus, the Confucian school didn't even need to send people to spread its teachings. Li Junxian had even sent away the beast tamers he had hired.
But the final result …
All the members of the Confucian Sect deeply experienced the power of the Tang Dynasty's King of Foreign Lands.
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