Chapter 307 Military Parade Invitation, Departure to the Demon Realm
The Imperial Palace of the Wei Dynasty.
Inside the Yangxin Hall.
As various countries requested Shenwu cannons, the Great Wei court once again became agitated.
The first step was to resolve the affairs of the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty, and the second step was to have all the forces from the Five Continents come.
They had guessed this before.
The Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty asked for the Shenwu Cannon. If the Wei Dynasty agreed to give it, what would the other forces think?
You gave it to them twice, why can't you give it to us?
The power of the Shenwu cannon is so terrifying. Central Continent is stable, but what about the other continents?
However, the Wei court's view on this was rather simple. If the three major dynasties of Central Continent all agreed, it would be useless for the other four continents to participate even if they wanted to.
Theoretically, all the major forces in the other four continents need to weigh their concerns.
After all, even if the Four Continents put pressure on them, the Wei Dynasty, the Tuxie Dynasty, and the Chu Yuan Dynasty would not be able to make ends meet.
Every dynasty, placed on any continent, is a giant.
But they still underestimate the greed of human nature.
Even though they didn't have the strength, they still made this decision. Letters from all the major forces in the four continents were delivered on the same day, without much difference in time.
This means that they have communicated with each other.
At this moment.
The powerful officials of the Wei Dynasty are discussing this matter.
Most of the ideas are to declare war and cooperate with Tuxie Dynasty and Chuyuan Dynasty to declare war together.
It's impossible to let these people kick your nose in the face.
But everyone knew that the decision still depended on the emperor's wishes, and the emperor had to look at Xu Qingxiao's wishes.
The Minister of Rites has already gone to find Xu Qingxiao, so they can just wait in the palace.
About half an hour later.
As the eunuchs shouted, Xu Qingxiao and Wang Xinzhi slowly appeared.
"Your Majesty, Xu Qingxiao, please see me."
"Your Majesty, Wang Xinzhi, please see me."
The two of them slowly appeared in the hall and bowed to the empress.
"I love you, no gift."
On the dragon throne, Ji Lingtong breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Xu Qingxiao returning.
She spoke out, and then looked directly at Xu Qingxiao without making any detours.
"Xu Aiqing, yesterday, various forces in Dongzhou, Nanzhou, Beizhou, and Xizhou asked the Wei Dynasty for Shenwu cannons."
"The Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty have also received secret messages and are willing to fight against the forces of the Four Continents together with the Wei Dynasty."
"At the moment, will the Wei Dynasty fight?"
Ji Ling spoke up, she was very direct and asked Xu Qingxiao's opinion.
As soon as he said this, Xu Qingxiao immediately spoke.
"Report to Your Majesty."
"No fight."
"I believe that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and an opportunity for the Wei Dynasty to flourish."
Xu Qingxiao opened her mouth and what she said shocked everyone present.
It was obviously someone else asking for the divine cannon from the Wei Dynasty, how could it be an opportunity for the Wei Dynasty to rise to its peak?
And it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?
As soon as Xu Qingxiao finished speaking, Chen Zhengru couldn't help but be curious.
"My lord, how could this be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? Now the major forces in the four continents are asking for the divine cannon from me, the Great Wei."
"If I give you this, I'm afraid Wei will look extremely cowardly in the eyes of the world. Moreover, if you ask for one divine cannon today, you may ask for two divine cannons tomorrow."
"Even if it is exchanged for gold supplies, the Wei Dynasty does not need so many gold supplies."
Chen Zhengru spoke, he really couldn't understand Xu Qingxiao's thoughts.
What he said also meant what the officials meant, and no one understood it.
"That's right, King Pingluan, it's not like our Wei Dynasty can't defeat him, so why are you so patient?"
"The Shenwu cannon is extremely powerful. Is it possible that the prince is afraid that it is too powerful and goes against the laws of nature?"
The Minister of War and a Duke couldn't help but speak, they guessed.
Otherwise, there is no reason to refuse.
However, Xu Qingxiao shook her head, and then slowly spoke.
"Everyone."
"The meaning of war is profit."
"Throughout ancient times and modern times, any war is fought around interests."
"Now that the Wei Dynasty has the Shenwu Cannon, the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty are afraid, so they ask for the Shenwu Cannon from the Wei Dynasty. This is reasonable."
"But the Wei, Tu Xie, and Chu Yuan have Shenwu cannons. It is reasonable and reasonable for other countries to be afraid. It is common sense for me that they ask for Shenwu cannons."
"If the Wei Dynasty doesn't give it, what's the point of joining forces with Tuxie and the Chu Yuan Dynasty to resist?"
"The hand of the Wei Dynasty cannot reach the other four continents. Instead, it is the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty. They are close to the four continents. If they really go to war, the two dynasties will inevitably start fighting with the Wei Dynasty as the leader."
"At that time, the people of the four continents will hate the Wei Dynasty to their bones. If we win, the two dynasties will reap the benefits. They may take the opportunity to ask for the divine cannons from the Wei Dynasty. Even once war is declared, they will ask the Wei Dynasty for more weapons.
Lots of divine cannons.”
"In this way, what is the purpose of the Wei Dynasty in providing money and effort? Is it just to show the courage of a great country?"
Xu Qingxiao spoke up.
Most people's thoughts on war are to gain glory and improve the country's status.
But in fact, 99% of wars revolve around interests. If they don't revolve around interests, this kind of war will have no meaning. It will be pure massacre.
Everyone present understood what Xu Qingxiao said.
"But if we don't fight, the big forces will ask for it today, and some small forces will ask for it tomorrow. We, the Wei Dynasty, don't have that many powerful cannons."
Zhou Yan couldn't help but ask Xu Qingxiao.
As soon as he said this, Xu Qingxiao shook her head again.
"Small countries don't need to pay attention. Since these big forces ask for it, give it all to them."
"Some news reports mentioned that after the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chuyuan Dynasty obtained the Shenwu Cannon, they immediately tried its power. It is said that the emperors of the two dynasties were shocked."
"In this way, if the Shenwu Cannon is given to the major forces, they will definitely try the power of the Shenwu Cannon."
"From this, they will have two thoughts. One is to produce more Shenwu cannons, and the second is to know how terrifying the Shenwu cannons are."
"In a few months, the Wei Dynasty will have a military parade. Everyone, think about it. After you have seen the power of a divine cannon, you suddenly find that the Wei Dynasty has thousands of divine cannons. How do you feel?
"
Xu Qingxiao asked back.
After saying these words, everyone couldn't help but start to think deeply.
After thinking about it carefully, they immediately understood what Xu Qingxiao meant.
One Shenwu cannon made them stunned. If they found out that the Wei Dynasty had thousands of Shenwu cannons, they would be numb instead.
It's cowardice.
It's fear.
"In particular, if the major forces obtain the Shenwu Cannon, they will inevitably test the Shenwu Cannon in front of hundreds of civil and military officials and countless soldiers."
"In other words, everyone in the country knows about the power of Shenwu cannons, word of mouth spreads the word, and everyone's words make money. In this way, after learning that the Wei Dynasty has thousands of Shenwu cannons."
"Do they still dare to fight against Wei?"
"Even the soldiers who obey the orders cannot have any warlike intentions. In the next thousands of years, no one will dare to challenge the Wei Dynasty, because to challenge the Wei Dynasty is to ask for trouble."
"If there are really any blinders, let's cleanse it with thousands of divine cannons, and everything will be settled."
"Therefore, Wei does not need to declare war. It only needs to let the world know that Wei's national power is invincible."
"At this time, Wei should be thinking about the future instead of fighting and killing."
Xu Qingxiao said word by word, and every word made everyone think differently.
"Now, the territory of the Wei Dynasty has a bumper harvest of grain and is stable for one day. The Wei Dynasty is better than other countries for ten days."
"Do I need to go to war with them?"
At this point, everyone almost understood what Xu Qingxiao meant.
Determined not to fight.
"Then the prince means to give them the divine cannon so that they can understand the power of the divine cannon so that they will have awe of me, the Great Wei?"
This is the inquiry from Zhou Yan, Minister of the Ministry of War.
"It's more than that."
Xu Qingxiao shook her head.
"What we really need to do is not to awe them, but to check and balance them."
"Both the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty have divine cannons, which is not a good thing for all the major forces in the world, and it is not even a good thing for the Wei Dynasty."
"But if all the major forces in the world have Shenwu cannons, it will not only reassure them, but also indirectly bribe them, allowing them to check and balance Tuxie and the Chu Yuan Dynasty. Everyone will have Shenwu cannons, which will play a role in checking and balancing each other.
"
"In this case, Da Wei has the largest number, and Da Wei has the greatest advantage in any negotiation."
"The gold system of Dawei Bank can indirectly control the entire world."
"Collect the gold from all the major forces in the world and let everyone in the world know that Wei has the largest gold storage. In this way, we will be able to perfectly implement the Wei treasure banknotes. At that time, as long as someone holds the Wei treasure banknotes, they can give them to people from other countries
, the transaction can be completed.”
"In this case, as long as the total monetary amount of gold is used, Dawei can produce massive amounts of gold out of thin air without using its gold reserves."
"This amount of wealth is enough for the people of the Wei Dynasty to have enough to eat and drink. Under the circumstances, the Wei Dynasty is prosperous, and every ten years brings earth-shaking changes."
"And the essence of war is not to make the country prosperous and the people strong, and the people to be healthy?"
Xu Qingxiao revealed the final core.
This is Wei's development path and the reason why he does not fight.
Of course, there is another reason. Even if someone wants to sacrifice blood through war, he will not be able to start a war.
However, the economy is more important.
How long can the fight last?
What’s the point of killing more people?
With the current size of the Wei Dynasty, it can only occupy Zhongzhou, and it may be counterattacked at any time.
The main reason is the population problem.
There aren't that many people there, where could they migrate?
Winning the battle is not difficult, but defending the country is the way to go.
In this way, the people of the Wei Dynasty can live a good life, thereby producing more food and giving birth to various talents. This is the vision and idea that a powerful country should have.
Xu Qingxiao finished speaking.
The ministers were completely silent.
Finally, Gu Yan, the Minister of Revenue, spoke.
"Your Majesty, I think this plan is an excellent one. If the treasures of the Wei Dynasty can be successfully spread throughout the world, it will be a great blessing for me, the Wei Dynasty."
When Gu Yan opened his mouth, he wished he had not said that sentence. It would be difficult not to get rich.
As Gu Yan spoke, the other ministers also nodded.
Although the Ministry of War was a little disappointed, they also understood what the general idea was, so they had no intention of continuing the fight.
Finally, the empress spoke, her voice calm.
"In that case, everything will be in accordance with Xu Aiqing's wishes."
Ji Ling spoke up.
She makes a choice.
In the end, the courtiers exited the hall, leaving Xu Qingxiao alone.
In the Hall of Nourishing Heart.
Only Ji Ling and Xu Qingxiao were left.
"My dear, do you want to force them all out by using the military parade instead of fighting this time?"
There was no one in the hall, and the empress directly asked her why.
In fact, she understood this matter clearly. It was okay for the Wei Dynasty not to declare war, but there was no need to give the Shenwu cannon to them.
There is another way.
But she also understood what Xu Qingxiao was thinking.
Some people hope that the world will become chaotic, but Xu Qingxiao refuses to let the world become chaotic.
It's not difficult to guess what the other party's plan is.
By refusing to give Shenwu cannons, all the major forces will have to fight if they don't want to.
But if you give Shenwu a cannon, the opponent can also cause trouble from it.
But the biggest trump card of the Wei Dynasty now is the military parade.
Once the military parade is over and thousands of divine cannons are deployed, everyone in the world will be silent, and all the major forces will be stunned. They will lose any desire to compete for hegemony and can only be honest.
But doing so will undoubtedly force them to go directly to the last step.
To put it bluntly, these people hiding in the dark still hope to cause chaos in the world through alienation or other means.
Thousands of divine cannons can have an impact on all the major forces in the world.
Because there is no need to fight.
No matter how much we fight, no matter how much we develop, what will happen if the whole country is able to build ten divine cannons for you?
The Tuxie Dynasty is about to fight with the Dongzhou Imperial Clan.
Da Wei came forward, don't fight, give me face.
No? Whoever doesn’t give will be beaten.
It makes no sense at all whether to build a divine cannon or not.
Therefore, what Xu Qingxiao did almost forced the people behind the scenes to fall out.
Completely break up and go to extremes.
This is also what Ji Ling is worried about.
But after she finished speaking, Xu Qingxiao also spoke.
"His Majesty."
"Now the great Wei State is rich and powerful, and it has the dragon cauldron of Zhongzhou and the divine cannon."
"It's time for those who are hiding behind the scenes to come out."
"Only after these people are dealt with, the Wei Dynasty can truly be at peace, and the world can be truly at peace."
"My lord, you can feel at peace now."
Xu Qingxiao spoke up.
He spoke his mind.
He had to do something about the military parade, forcing the people behind the scenes to appear, whether it was a fight to the death or a quarrel.
All in all, we can't go on like this.
The enemy is in the dark.
It's unsettling after all.
After hearing what Xu Qingxiao said, Ji Ling let out a long sigh.
"I have an idea."
"Don't have a military parade, but secretly cooperate with the major forces. If they ask for the divine cannon, they will naturally want to exchange it. How about finding them secretly and killing them?"
The empress spoke out.
She doesn't want to get to the end.
I don't want to push them too hastily.
But as soon as he said this, Xu Qingxiao shook her head.
"Your Majesty, I can't wait, and I can't do it."
"If this is the case, firstly, the world's forces cannot be stabilized. Secondly, people's hearts are complicated. These forces, even if they are Tuxie and Chuyuan Dynasty, have obtained the Shenwu Cannon, they will definitely be in contact with them secretly."
"The Wei Dynasty has become the target of public criticism. If we don't do this, there will be a lot of trouble."
"My lord, I just want to solve it quickly. No matter how big the crisis is, it's better than worrying about it every day."
"Your Majesty, please grant me permission."
Xu Qingxiao's expression did not change.
He had already decided and didn't want to delay anything.
"What are your plans next?"
Ji Ling asked.
"wait."
Xu Qingxiao spoke.
This is his idea.
Rather than keep secretly wrestling with each other, Xu Qingxiao might as well wait.
After the military parade, it was impossible for them not to show up.
In this way, the emperor and his ministers were speechless.
After a while, Xu Qingxiao left.
Soon, the major forces in the four continents received replies.
The Wei Dynasty was willing to give them divine cannons on the same conditions, gold and various materials, and he would sign various contracts and treaties.
The forces in the Four Continents were almost overjoyed when they heard about it. They thought Wei would refuse, but they didn't expect Wei to agree.
Although the materials are extremely high, they are extremely willing to do nothing but work hard for this generation.
After the Tuxie Dynasty and the Chu Yuan Dynasty heard the news, they were a little confused.
More importantly, the two dynasties did not think that the Wei Dynasty could produce so many divine cannons.
But no matter what, Da Wei agreed.
Three days later.
An imperial edict was issued.
The Wei Dynasty will hold a military parade next month, welcoming all major forces in the world to come and watch.
Especially the forces from the Four Continents came directly to Wei to visit the Shenwu Cannon.
As soon as the news came out, it once again attracted the attention of the world.
At this time, Wu Ming came to see Xu Qingxiao.
The formation has been set up and you can go to the Demon Realm.