For Guo Kang's suggestion, everyone seems to be acceptable.

"I always thought that Egypt was a strong enemy, but looking at it this way, it doesn't seem to be that difficult to deal with?" Lady Elena sighed.

"Egypt is indeed a formidable enemy. The Mamluks were also not weak opponents. Guo Kang explained: "But the Sheikh is a relatively easy enemy to deal with. ”

"If we make all of Egypt our enemy, then this war is not worth fighting at all; If we were to make the whole Mamluk enemy, it would take at least 10 legions and an equal number of auxiliaries to dare I say that the battle would be over in a year; If, according to the assumptions I just mentioned, even the Sheikh is not an enemy who must fight to the death, then both legions should be sufficient. ”

"Well, I'll just say it's amazing." The Queen Mother looked very proud and said to the Cao family.

"This ...... It's not called magical. Guo Kang felt that she was overjoyed, so he had to say: "Actually, they are all very simple ideas. ”

"The ancients said that the outcome of a war can be decided before the war. Some people get more help, some people get less. Those who get more help are more likely to win, and those who have less help are more likely to fail. It's a natural thing. ”

"I've heard that those who are good at fighting don't fight on their own, but try to increase their allies and reduce the number of enemy allies. Therefore, before King Wu of Zhou conquered, he had already obtained two-thirds of the world, but he still thought that the time was not ripe. Because it is never too much to increase one's own strength, but it is never too much to weaken the enemy's strength. ”

"The Art of War says that the outcome and direction of a war are often determined before the war begins. Therefore, before deciding to start the war, it is necessary to fight for a favorable situation. This is exactly what military planning needs to consider. ”

"And the way to fight can be summarized into two parts: 'knowing oneself' and 'knowing one's."

"We know we need to win over our allies, so what can we offer our allies to attract others? If you know this, you are a confidant. In the same way, we know that we need to win over our allies, so who is worth wooing, where can they be placed and what role can they play? That's what you know. ”

"This is especially true for the enemy. If we do not take a closer look at the power structures, internal factions, and main contradictions of the enemy, then we will not be able to dismantle them. I don't know who is the key person and needs to be dealt with by force; Whoever is the grass on the wall, just let him wait and see. ”

So, the idea is actually very simple, and everyone knows this theory. But what effect it can play in the war depends on the performance in the specific situation. ”

"The reason why my deduction and planning went so smoothly was because the whole situation was originally in our favor." He reminded everyone.

"Before, it didn't take much effort for us to get the details of the interior of the Mamluks, because this time they took the initiative to move the soldiers to the door. With the active cooperation of these Mamluk high-level leaders, it is much easier to obtain key information. ”

"It's the same with Andalusia. Their emissaries directly reported the situation on the ground, the movements of the enemy, and the resources available to them...... And so on, just to us, so that we can save our lives. If we send our own spies and take our time to investigate and understand, not only may the news be distorted, but the progress will be much slower. But with the help of these people, the situation is completely different. ”

"So, it's not actually my credit." He finally said, "It's just that the time has come, and I just happened to bump into it." ”

"This kid is so humble." The Queen Mother shook her head and said with a smile.

"It's not modesty, it's seeking truth from facts." Guo Kang did not approve of it, and insisted: "This situation was not created by me. It's just that the situation of all parties happens to give me an opportunity. ”

"That's why I was able to take advantage of this opportunity to try to analyze what I could use. Weave a new web of interests in an attempt to induce other forces to accept. ”

"That's why I'm in a hurry to lobby everywhere, hoping that everyone will accept the offer." He looked around at the crowd: "I must repeat: I did not create this opportunity, or even Rome. So, the window of opportunity is very limited, and I don't think it's possible to recreate it with human power. ”

"The scriptures say that if you do not receive what your Father has given you, you will suffer calamity. If we don't take advantage of the God-given opportunity, it's probably not just a pity. I can't predict how the strategic environment will develop in the future, and whether we have the next chance to break through the southern trade route. ”

Several people present looked serious, Guo Kang waited for them to think for a while, and then made another request.

"One more thing." "I want to be able to reform the church and add more functions," he said. ”

"Then did you tell Patriarch Wang? What does he think? Cao Xun asked.

"I've discussed it with Master Wang a few times before." Guo Kang nodded: "But if this matter is done, the level involved is very high, and it may have to be approved at the meeting of thirteen people." So, I really hope that more people will support you. ”

"So what do you want to do?" Lady Elena seemed more concerned about the church's problems and took the initiative to ask.

"I hope that the church will add a department dedicated to the collection and management of the followers of the Heavenly Sect, or, on top of the current church, a larger body that will govern all religions." Guo Kang repeated the advice he had given to the Great Lama at that time.

"Our church governs them?" Lady Elena was surprised, "This ...... How to manage? ”

"Manage it as you want." Guo Kang replied: "Everyone worships the same God, but there are some local differences in etiquette, so don't care too much." ”

"You know, in many places, there are beliefs and customs left over from ancient times. It's just that after being adopted by the church, it was given a new name. We have seen many examples of this. In many places, the regional customs that have been inherited to this day have been preserved in this way. ”

"Since these pagan religions with great differences can be accepted by the church, then the Heavenly Sect with very small differences is certainly okay."

"Previously, in order to ask for help from the Bishop of Rome, the Greek officials proposed a new church model called 'Eastern Liturgy, the Roman Church'. In short, the ceremonies, church activities, and even personnel appointments and dismissals are still decided by the local church itself, and only need to be organized and honored by the bishop of Rome. ”

The Roman Church often used this method to maintain its presence in places where it was difficult to proselytize and change local customs. The situation we encountered was actually similar. So, wouldn't it be better to directly refer to their experience and establish our own 'Southern Liturgical Church of God'? ”

(End of chapter)