"Sir, do you really want to fight with that big detached gentleman?" In the courtyard of a mansion in the state guest district, scholar Sun Muzhi finished serving Wang Zhong and asked out loud while changing into a Confucian robe.

"Now that the appointment has been set, I naturally have no reason not to go to the meeting. Wang Zhong said lightly, "What's more, I also want to see how much background this reality has in contrast with the rumors." ”

After a pause, he added: "Especially, compared with his brother who is unparalleled in his eloquence, how is the new 'Hundred Courts Contending' already close at hand. Last time, because of the absence of Meng Tiance, Dali's Xiansheng Academy finally exposed its original level, which was of great benefit to maintaining the pattern of the Zhongzhou Continent. The rise of a dynasty depends on military strength to defeat the world, but whether or not it can defend the world depends on the rule of culture! Today's Dali Dynasty has added a new demon beast cavalry army to its military strength, which is precisely the time when ambition is soaring. However, I think that the emperor of Dali is not the kind of person who likes to rejoice in great achievements, on the contrary, this emperor acts extremely cautiously. ”

Sun Muzhi asked with some puzzlement: "Those who act cautiously are the king, step by step is the camp, and one step is the first to be safe—isn't this a good thing for us? Since this emperor of Da Li, since he is a cautious person, even if Da Li increases this demon beast cavalry army, for him, it will only increase the bargaining chips in his hand. If there is a radical emperor, with such a military force in hand, we will definitely expand the territory, and that will be a great disadvantage to us. ”

"You just see one of the aspects. Wang Zhong sighed, shook his head, and said, "With Liu Xuanzong's character, he is not 100% sure, and he will certainly not show his ambitions, or ambitions. However, once he shows his ambition to dominate the world, it means that the situation will be under his control. At that time, it was a big trouble for us in the 'Most Holy Pavilion'. ”

"However, what does this have to do with the fact that Mr. is going to fight with Na Mengsi Aobi 'Wenqi'?" asked Sun Muzhi.

Wang Zhong dusted off the placket of his long shirt, and while arranging his hair crown in front of the bronze mirror, he patiently explained to him: "I just said, for the monarch, the martial arts of culture and martial arts - martial arts open up the territory, and the culture and the country are guarded. This martial arts, Dali is now rising rapidly, and if you want to stop it, I'm afraid it's impossible. Therefore, if we want to maintain the existing pattern of one superpower and many powers in the Zhongzhou Continent, we must suppress the great separation in terms of cultural governance! And this session of the 'Hundred Academies Contending' is an excellent opportunity. ”

Sun Muzhi thought about it, a look of shame appeared on his face, scratched his head and said, "Sir, please forgive me for being stupid, I can understand what you just said, but I still can't figure out what the relationship is." ”

"Let me ask you a few questions. Wang Zhong smiled, not angry, and still said patiently, "Which is the most powerful dynasty on the Zhongzhou Continent?"

"Naturally, it's the Central Pilgrimage. Although Sun Muzhi didn't understand why he asked this question that even a three-year-old child knew the answer to, he still nodded honestly.

Wang Zhong nodded and continued to ask, "Which dynasty is the second ranked dynasty under the Central Holy Dynasty?"

"This-" Sun Muzhi suddenly scratched his head, "Great Wei, no, it should be the Later Tang Dynasty, no, the Northern Jin Dynasty is not weaker than these two in terms of national strength, as well as Dayuan, Daliao, Xijing, ......"

Wang Zhong smiled faintly, and without waiting for him to give a definite answer, he asked a third question: "So, under the dynasties you just mentioned, which ones do you think are in the third echelon?"

"The third echelon - En, the dynasties in the east of the continent, Dali, Dachu, Chijin, and Dade, in terms of national strength, should all belong to this third echelon. Others, as well as the Southern Song Dynasty, Rong'an, and Daliang...... "Sun Muzhi counted them one by one."

Wang Zhong nodded and said with a smile: "In this Zhongzhou Continent, there is only one super dynasty, and that is the Central Holy Dynasty. There are too many dynasties below the Central Holy Dynasty, the second, third, fourth, etc., and there is no obvious gap between them in terms of national strength. This is the pattern of 'one super, many strong' that I just said. If the entire continent is seen as a single state, and these dynasties are seen as vassals, then it is clear that the Central Dynasty is the most powerful prince. However, the princes want a name, and we, the 'Most Holy Pavilion', are the ones who can give them a name!"

Sun Muzhi's face suddenly showed a look of sudden realization: "I understand! What Mr. means is that under the existing pattern of 'one super and many powers', all dynasties seem to exist independently, but in fact, they are always under our control." ”

"Not bad. Wang Zhong smiled slightly, "Even the Central Holy Dynasty can have the current national strength and status, and it is also supported by my 'Holy Pavilion'. Under the current pattern, the 'Holy Pavilion' can have the greatest right to speak. ”

"However, we have propped up the Central Pilgrimage, and the Central Pilgrimage has been secretly stumbling on us. Especially the Holy Emperor Yingzheng of this generation, there are already faint signs of uncontrollability. Sun Muzhi was a little worried, "Sir, I feel that the great Confucians of the 'Most Holy Pavilion' seem to be playing with fire from the very beginning. ”

Wang Zhong shook his head and said with a smile: "It's not as simple as you think. The Central Holy Dynasty is certainly a super dynasty, and its national power is far above that of any other dynasty. However, what it has to face is not only the pressure from other dynasties to keep catching up, but also the direct pressure from forces outside the Fang! In this situation, no matter who the Holy Emperor of the Central Holy Dynasty is, and no matter whether they have other evil intentions, they have to bring out our 'Most Holy Pavilion' in order to contend with Fangwai. And once this pattern is broken, there will be countless variables in the future! This is not in the interest of our 'Most Holy Pavilion', do you understand?"

"So Mr. is going to call that Meng Siao's Jin Liang, so that he can make targeted arrangements in the 'Hundred Courtyards Dispute' to suppress Da Li's ranking in the Wenzhi ranking?" Sun Muzhi asked with some uncertainty.

"Yes!" Wang Zhong laughed and patted him on the shoulder, "Fortunately, Meng Tiance is no longer here, otherwise, Da Li Ke will completely cover the three major elements of time, location, and people, even if it is our 'Holy Pavilion', we can't suppress it in terms of reputation." Okay, the time is almost up, let me go to meet this backer, and see how much worse he is than his brother in terms of 'culture'. ”

Sun Muzhi also smiled, nodded and said, "Sir, wait a minute, I'll arrange the carriage." ”