"If Prime Minister is willing to lead these Ouzan cavalry into surrender and then have the Tsenpo enter the capital to beg for forgiveness from the Holy Emperor, he might be able to ensure the safety of Ouzan and secure a corner of the Ouzan Plateau. Otherwise, a calamity will descend upon us! "
Wang Chong's words caused Dalun Ruozan, Huoshu Huizang, and all the other generals of the Ngari Royal Lineage to pale. This was because Wang Chong had spoken in Ouzan.
"Brat, how dare you! You dare to offend the Tsenpo!"
An Ouzan general angrily bellowed, seemingly unable to restrain his rage. The other generals also had angry looks on their faces. Although the Ouzan Empire was divided into four Royal Lineages, the Tsenpo possessed the supreme status.
Even Dalun Ruozan and Huoshu Huizang had to be respectful before the Tsenpo, not daring to overstep his bounds.
"Young Master Wang, I believed that you were a refined person and that we could have a chat. I didn't think that you would be so impulsive. It won't do you any good to offend the Tsenpo. "
Dalun Ruozan said, a displeased look on his face.
In Ouzan, the Tsenpo's status was even higher than that of the Holy Emperor. The reason was very simple. Although the Ouzan Empire seemed to be divided into four Royal Lineages, the Tsenpo's status surpassed all.
The internal hierarchy was even stricter than that of the Tang dynasty!
"Ha, Prime Minister, do you think that I'm purposefully provoking you?"
Wang Chong grinned, utterly disdainful of the rage of the Ouzan generals.
"The Prime Minister is blinded by greed and only sees victory and defeat, but Wang Chong sees Ouzan and the Tang dynasty. In the Four Poles and Eight Wastelands, the Tang dynasty was in the middle region, and its strength was above all the countries. Prime Minister wouldn't have forgotten about the past, right? "
"Within the four seas, the eight desolations, and the six harmonies, there is no empire that can contend against the Tang dynasty. Ouzan … can't either! Even if the Prime Minister gathered Mengshe Zhao and gathered 500,000 soldiers, so what? In the end, he still couldn't deal with a mere 100,000 soldiers. And the Annan Protectorate Manor is only one of the many. "
"The Prime Minister only wants to gather the army to deal with the Tang dynasty today. I don't know if he has thought about what will happen when the Tang dynasty gathers the army to deal with Ouzan in the future?"
As soon as Wang Chong finished speaking, the faces of Ouzan and the others at the foot of the mountain changed.
The strength of Ouzan was inferior to that of the Tang dynasty, but no one had spoken as bluntly as Wang Chong. Moreover, even though they had no doubts about winning this war and occupying the southwest of the Tang dynasty, this involved the entire Tang dynasty. Not even Huoshu Huizang dared to speak carelessly.
The Tang dynasty still had Geshu Han, Gao Xianzhi, Zhang Shougui, Wang Zhongsi, and Zhangchou Jianqiong of the capital … and many, many more. This time, if not for Ouzan's alliance and Gelofeng's defeat of the Tang dynasty at Erhai, allowing the great powers to see the weakness of the Tang dynasty and feel that there was a chance, it would have been impossible for Ouzan alone to challenge the Tang dynasty.
"This brat … is truly more difficult to deal with than I imagined."
Dalun Ruozan's brow creased. He could clearly sense the change in the morale of his troops, and this was not the result he wanted. This was completely different from his plan of summoning Wang Chong to break the morale of the Tang dynasty.
"Prime Minister, there's no need to waste any more words with him. This child isn't easy to deal with. "
A deep and powerful voice came from the side.
Huoshu Huizang frowned as he gave a rare interjection. He rarely interfered with Dalun Ruozan's actions and plans, but this time, Huoshu Huizang had no choice but to intervene.
It wasn't that he didn't believe in Dalun Ruozan, but that the strength of the Tang dynasty and Ouzan was clear for all to see. This was something that no one could deny. Not even Huoshu Huizang dared to say that Ouzan could surpass the Tang dynasty.
— If that was really the case, why would he form an alliance with Mengshe Zhao?
As the saying goes, a centipede dies but never falls down. Even if the current Tang dynasty wasn't as powerful as it used to be, it was still the most powerful empire on the continent. Its existence itself was a huge shadow to all the surrounding powers.
"Hahaha, Young Master Wang, you're really good with words. The tallest tree in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. Young Master, if you have the time, you should worry about yourself. As for Ouzan … In the past hundreds and thousands of years, Central Plains hasn't been able to conquer Ouzan, so it's naturally impossible for them to do so in the next hundreds and thousands of years. "
Dalun Ruozan faintly smiled.
Frankly speaking, Dalun Ruozan rather admired Wang Chong. Unfortunately … Wang Chong was a Tang people, an enemy of Ouzan.
"Haha, the Tang people couldn't set foot on the plateau in the past, but that might not be the case in the future. In addition, if Ouzan can flee back to the plateau, I wonder if King Gelofeng can as well? "
Wang Chong stood high on the summit, grinning as he turned his head in another direction.
"Buzz!"
Dalun Ruozan didn't react to Wang Chong's words, but Gelofeng, Fengjiayi, and the generals of the southwest all paled. They had been watching the clash between Wang Chong and Dalun Ruozan, but none of them had expected Wang Chong to suddenly turn his spear to them.
The alliance between Mengshe Zhao and Ouzan had always had a hidden danger, and that was that Ouzan and Mengshe Zhao were different. Just as Wang Chong had said, if they couldn't win or if the situation changed, Ouzan could retreat to the plateau at any time to protect themselves.
But this was not the case for Mengshe Zhao.
The Six Zhao of Erhai occupied a certain geographical position. If Ouzan withdrew, Mengshe Zhao would have to confront the furious Tang Dynasty alone. Mengshe Zhao would never be able to respond with the strength of its country.
Thus, from top to bottom, the Mengshe Zhao Empire, including Gelofeng, had a secret concern. They were worried about Ouzan, worried that Dalun Ruozan and Huoshu Huizang would not be willing to do their best and would withdraw at any time.
But this matter was far too sensitive, so during the course of the alliance, no matter which side it was, they had cleverly avoided mentioning it. But now, Wang Chong had brought this matter that both sides feared the most into the open.
"King, this fellow has a sharp tongue. You can't answer him. Although Dalun Ruozan is known as a wise minister, he has truly found the wrong target this time. "
Next to Gelofeng, a fierce general of Mengshe Zhao couldn't help but say.
When Wang Chong and Dalun Ruozan were negotiating, they did not feel anything. But when Wang Chong pointed the spear at them, everything was different. Just one sentence was enough to make everyone's heart tremble. A strong sense of fear grew in their hearts. They felt that they would not be able to gain any advantage if they continued to negotiate with him.
"It's fine!"
Gelofeng's gaze was also fluctuating. But she quickly calmed her mind. She waved her hand and said,
"He's just a teenager. Since he took the initiative to answer, if we ignore him, it would be too cowardly. If we don't even have this bit of courage, and are afraid before we even see the Holy Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, then what right does our Mengshe Zhao have to compete with the Tang Dynasty? "
"This …"
Gelofeng showed no hesitation. As the hegemon of the southwest, a titan, if he didn't even have this boldness, then he would be a fool to call himself a hero.
"Young Master Wang is full of knowledge and talent. We are older than you by a generation, so We will not quibble with you. The Mengshe – Ü-Tsang alliance has its own principles, so Young Master Wang need not worry. But now that I think about it, your Wang Clan and I are old friends. I once met your esteemed ancestor in the capital, and now that I think about it, his conduct and demeanor are still worthy of admiration. If Young Master is able to return, please send my regards. "
"Young Master, this Gelofeng is a crafty old fox. You can't fall for his tricks."
The Eagle's eyes widened as he hurriedly tried to stop Wang Chong. After staying in the capital for so long, the Eagle had been influenced by what he had seen and heard. If Gelofeng's words were to reach the capital at dusk, the memorials of impeachment from the old imperial censors would fall like snowflakes.
With so many people bearing witness, it was impossible for the Wang Clan to escape the crime of colluding with Mengshe Zhao and rebelling against the Tang Dynasty. Even if this crime was cleared in the future, it would forever be a stain on the Wang Clan. Whether it was in the government or in the military, they would encounter many obstacles, making it difficult for them to rise.
"It's fine."
Wang Chong grinned. He had been in the capital for so long and was a scion of a great clan, so how could he not know what Gelofeng was thinking? The Imperial Court had always been a place of groundless speculation, and the struggle for power was abnormally intense.
In order to bring down their opponents, all sides would use any method they could think of. At the very least, if King Qi learned of this news, he would never let go of this chance and would use every possible method to suppress the Wang Clan.
"Gelofeng is also a titan of the southwest. He's more familiar with the political tricks of the capital than anyone else. If I ignore him, something really will happen. The Eagle, I know what you mean, but if we want to deal with Gelofeng, there's no need to be so passive, and there's no need to fear him. "
As Wang Chong spoke, he took two steps forward. Even in front of the hundreds of thousands of soldiers on three sides, he still exuded a transcendent aura.
"There's no need for greetings. The Old Master has a wise eye for talent. When I was in the capital and listened to him evaluate the heroes of the world, I heard him say that Gelofeng has a gentle face but a cold heart, a rebellious bone in his head. He seems benevolent but ruthless, and in the future, he will surely betray the Tang Dynasty. Everything now confirms the Old Master's judgment. It seems that the Old Master has always loathed and loathed traitors like the King. Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together. In the future, the King should not bring up the matter of greetings again! "
Wang Chong loudly said to the vast army.
Rumble! His voice echoed around the battlefield. Wang Chong had used a bit of Stellar Energy so that Wang Chong's voice could be heard for several li.
Gelofeng actually smiled at this sight.
"Imperial Father, did Wang Jiuling really say this?"
Fengjiayi said.
Everyone in the world said that Wang Jiuling had an eye for talent. Whether it was Mengshe Zhao, the Abbasid Caliphate, or Charax Spasinu, anyone who had visited the capital of the Tang Dynasty would know the name of Duke Jiu, and there was no one who did not respect this name.
The Tang Dynasty's current prosperity was inextricably linked to Duke Jiu. Even in a distant foreign land, he knew of the stories between the Holy Emperor of the Tang Dynasty and the virtuous Prime Minister Duke Jiu.
As a hostage in the Tang Dynasty, Fengjiayi naturally had the same respect for the name of Duke Jiu. In this aspect, he was completely different from Gelofeng.
"Hmph, you also believe it? It's just that brat's nonsense. "
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