Modern people are used to seeing conflicts between countries. It can be said that the history of mankind is a history of war, and peace is a short rest period.
Peace is just everyone licking their wounds, recuperating, and preparing for the next fight!
In the final analysis, wars between countries are still competition for resources.
Population, land, market, etc...
In Kyushu, because the exploration of the Dark Continent can bring huge rewards, coupled with the arbitration of the Holy Sect, there are almost no large-scale wars between countries.
Of course, it is impossible for countries to live in harmony all the time. After all, the couple still has a seven-year itch and wants to divorce.
In the past, when there were disputes between countries, each country would send out a regiment to fight, and the winner would take all.
Later, by chance, the five countries of Xia, Chu, Wei, Tang, and Qi held a Five-Nations Debate.
The contestants are mainly members of the royal family, but also include a few juniors of princes, grandsons and ministers.
The original purpose was that the emperors wanted to compete to see whose heirs were better. Unexpectedly, after the war, the effect was amazing.
If the princes can win, their prestige among the people will greatly increase. Even if they cannot win, they can still pick a few outstanding places to brag about.
In short, after the war, the princes can gain a wave of favorability and increase their support rate.
Since it can bring benefits, the Five-Nation Debate has been fixed and held every four years.
It has developed to this day and has become a national event.
Those who gamble, those who sell goods, those who travel...
A five-nation debate can bring huge tax and prestige benefits to the host country.
"Ziqi is so outstanding that she has broken the record of being the youngest famous teacher in the world of famous teachers. In addition, she was once rejected by Zhou Yasheng. She is an inspirational model. Now people all over Jiuzhou are waiting to see her performance. Otherwise,
Datang's competition position has long been replaced."
Qi Muen broke the news.
To put it bluntly, Li Ziqi is too famous. If she does not participate, her attention will be cut by at least one-third.
Among the dozens of countries in Kyushu, the Tang Dynasty's national power can definitely be ranked among the top five, so the consumption power of the people is also very high. If these people don't come to watch the game, how much less tax will they collect!
The host country of this year's competition is Daqi, and the venue is Xijing.
As a poor country, it is natural to want to maximize profits, so the high-rollers of the Tang Dynasty cannot be spared!
"Does your Majesty have any request?"
Sun Mo took a sip of tea: "Win the championship?"
"It's best if you can win the championship. If you can't, you have to suppress the Crown Prince of Daxia, because Datang and Daxia have 150 square miles of disputed land and the ownership of three cities. Whoever ranks higher will be the winner.
who!"
Zheng Qingfang interface.
For the vast territory of the Tang Dynasty and the Xia Dynasty, this place is not big, because it is located on the border, and there is not much oil and water, but the land of the country cannot be given away, otherwise you will not be able to see your ancestors after you die.
“It’s a bit difficult!”
Sun Mo pouted.
Daxia is the most powerful country in Kyushu, and Qingtian Academy, the most famous school in Kyushu, is located in Shengjing, the capital of the country. Although Sun Mo doesn't know who the personal teacher of the Prince of Daxia is, his status is not worthy of a saint, and he is not worthy of a saint.
He must be a sub-sage, right?
The Daxia Prince Group must come first, first served, and they are all students of Qingtian Academy. In this way, it is equivalent to competing with the famous teachers of this famous school to see who can teach better disciples.
"Who have been the champions of the last three times?"
Sun Mo needs information.
"Xia Kingdom's Prince Group!"
Qi Muen was a little embarrassed. In fact, he had won the championship in the last seven times.
"Then you are still messing around with Xia Guo?"
Sun Mo was also drunk.
"People have to pursue something, right?"
Zheng Qingfang laughed at himself.
"In every competition, the five countries will bring out a rare treasure. The champion will get three pieces, and the runner-up will get two pieces!"
Qi Muen chuckled: "Which emperor wouldn't want to put this kind of trophy in his study?"
This is a great achievement!
"It is said that what the State of Qi brought out this year was a piece of Heshi Bi. King Wei once promised eighteen cities and wanted to exchange it for it, but he was rejected."
A slightly hoarse voice sounded. Sun Mo turned around and saw Li Xiu coming.
The palace attire she wore gave her an air of elegance and luxury. She should not be looked at from a distance or played with in a lewd way.
"Is King Qi crazy?"
Zheng Qingfang was stunned.
"Who knows!"
Li Xiu sat down and said, "What my royal brother brought out is Jinghong Sword!"
"What?"
Zheng Qingfang and Li Ziqi were shocked.
"Is this sword very powerful?"
Sun Mo had never heard of it.
"Some of the royal family's treasures cannot be seen by ordinary people."
Li Ziqi hurriedly explained to the teacher: "This Jinghong Sword was accidentally obtained by my father when he was traveling in the Dark Continent. It has no sword blade. When it is unsheathed, it will create a Jinghong Sword, as fast as lightning and as fast as a phantom.
You can kill people and be invisible!"
Li Ziqi has only seen him once.
Because this artifact has been hidden in the treasure house by the father.
Sun Mo took a look and found that Zheng Qingfang, Li Xiu, and Qi Muen were not as shocked as Li Ziqi, and he understood.
This is the perception caused by different perspectives.
This kind of showing off is a display of national strength and a manifestation of my will to win!
If I take it out, I can win and then take it back!
For an emperor, what good treasure has he not seen?
What they can get is not worth cherishing for them.
"The prizes presented by Da Qi, Da Chu, and Da Wei will definitely be good. Sun Mo, His Majesty said that if you can lead the prince group to win the championship, I will let you pick one of the three prizes first.
In addition, there are other rewards."
"Am I the leader?"
Sun Mo frowned, not because he cared about the prize, but because he thought of a question. The Crown Prince and Tutor would definitely go too.
If you have the final say, can others listen to you?
"Well, I don't know at the moment, His Majesty hasn't made any arrangements yet!"
Li Xiu understood the emperor's dilemma.
Sun Mo's fame was astonishing, but after all, he was too young and had no experience in participating in the Five Kingdoms Debate. Besides, it involved disputed territories, three cities, and the ownership of five rare treasures. The emperor was worried that Sun Mo would not be able to withstand this trend.
pressure.
On the other hand, Han Cangshui was the prince's personal mentor, and more importantly, an eight-star famous teacher. He had the experience of participating in the Five Kingdoms Contest four times, and his best result was ranked second, just one step away from the championship.
Of course, Han Baxing's biggest advantage is that he has taught the prince for twelve years in the palace, and he also knows about other royal children. Unlike Sun Mo, he can't even name these princes and princesses, so how can he give them advice?
Showing 100% of your strength?
"Then let me pick the prize first. Isn't that creating a conflict?"
Sun Mo was speechless. Most famous teachers wanted to save face. What did Han Cangshui think when the emperor made such a promise?
Li Xiu smiled bitterly.
Mainly because the emperor's brother heard that Sun Mo had solved the Millennium Mystery of Black and White Academy and was personally elected as the honorary principal by Principal Song, so he was so happy that he said it casually.
There were other ministers in the study at that time, so he couldn't even go back on his words. After all, he had a golden tongue! And if he went back on his words, he would offend Sun Mo.
"Sun Mo, in fact, the Five Kingdoms Controversy also involves the ownership of the First Empire of Kyushu. The current King of Xia has won the championship three times in a row and gained a great reputation."
Li Xiu and his brother Li Yingqi also participated in the Five Kingdoms Debate and were defeated by the King of Xia.
This is also what makes Li Yingqi most frustrated.
Why did he take out his beloved Jinghong Sword as a prize?
He was forcing King Xia to take out a treasure of the same level, win it with Li Ziqi, and then put it in his study.
Just to fight for breath!
"Then what if we lose?"
Sun Mo has a big problem. The impact of this year's debate has been too great.
"The prince may be deposed, and Zi Qi will definitely fall out of favor. As for you, the emperor will not punish you, but he will expel you from the Tang Dynasty!"
Li Xiu didn't hide anything.
Everyone is smart and can think of the consequences.
"You still want to depose the prince?"
Sun Moxin said, well, he still underestimated the emperor's ruthlessness.
In Kyushu, just like the big flower-growing families, they pay attention to the order of seniority and youngness. Generally, the eldest son of the emperor succeeds to the throne. However, if the eldest son of the emperor 'dies of illness', other princes can be chosen.
As for what disease?
It depends on the emperor's mood!
"The Five Kingdoms Debate has always been the obsession of the Emperor's heart. Master Sun, please!"
Li Xiu raised his glass with both hands and made a toast.
…
This meal was tasteless to Sun Mo.
If you lead the prince group to win the championship, you will naturally get a huge honor and instantly become famous among the five empires. But the question is, what if you lose?
And nine times out of ten, you will lose.
Which of these prince's teachers is not a seventh or eighth star?
Li Xiu said that the Five Kingdoms Debate will be held in September. There are only more than three months left from now. She hopes that Sun Mo will leave as soon as possible and go to Chang'an to prepare for the war with the princes!
"Teacher, if you don't want to participate, you can refuse!"
Li Ziqi sat at the entrance of the carriage, watching Sun Mo pondering, and said, "Don't worry about me!"
"This kind of challenge is very interesting!"
Sun Mo smiled: "By the way, if you perform well, do you have a chance to become emperor?"
"ah?"
Li Ziqi was startled: "There shouldn't be, right?"
…
At the same time, Qin Yaoguang also found Yongzi who was studying corpses in the morgue.
"You said, if we kill that prince, wouldn't Zi Qi become the queen? By then, our status will also rise!"
Qin Yaoguang longs for it.
"To murder the prince is to kill the nine clans!"
Tantai Yutang rolled his eyes.
"If no one knows, it's not murder!"
Qin Yaoguang asked: "Would you like to do something about it? Anyway, the prince and the senior sister are only half-mothers, not close."
"Are you crazy?"
The sick man was stunned.
"Haha, I'm just kidding, look, I scared you!"
Qin Yaoguang leaves.
Tantai Yutang kept staring at Qin Yaoguang. Until she disappeared, he was still thinking about the feasibility of this matter.
If Li Ziqi becomes the emperor, then the teacher will be the emperor's teacher!
This is the honor that countless famous teachers long for!
…
Sun Mo spent two days preparing his luggage. Just when he was about to set off, Liang Hongda came and brought good news.