Chapter 220

He had never encountered such a difficult opponent in his life.

Deep scheming, supreme resourcefulness.

Manipulating the entire world with his own strength!

Turning the Great Tang upside down, making the Great Tang Emperor unable to sleep or eat in peace!

A talent of the Qilin!

"Your Majesty, well said. Our time is indeed running out."

Fang Xuanling nodded in deep agreement and said: "Your Majesty, since that is the case, we must not act rashly. Attacking the thirty-six Western Regions nations is a small matter; trading books with Great Qin is the top priority!"

Fang Xuanling knows what the root of strength is!

Not technology, nor military strength.

It is talent!

It is a continuous stream of talent!

How to create so much talent?

Knowledge!

Books!

Only these two things can allow a country to have enough talent.

The court will have people to use!

Reforms will not be hindered by noble families!

Attacking the thirty-six Western Regions nations is a waste of money and manpower, and besides gaining a reputation that the Great Tang is not to be trifled with, it has no meaning at all.

Compared to trading books with Great Qin, which is more important? It's clear at a glance!

"I understand what you mean; this matter must be grasped tightly!"

"But Your Majesty, once war breaks out, Great Qin, as the suzerain of the thirty-six Western Regions nations, will certainly uphold justice for them. Wouldn't our trade with Great Qin be closed immediately?"

"Rest assured, Xuanling. My order for Yaojin to lead 100,000 troops is just a feint. Once they leave the Great Tang border, they will disappear quietly for a period of time, and then they will claim to have fought a great battle with the thirty-six Western Regions nations."

"Your Majesty, do you mean to say that it is only an expedition in name, but not actually starting a war?"

Fang Xuanling widened his eyes, looking at Li Er in disbelief.

It seems to be influenced by Qin Mu.

The Emperor's brain seems to be starting to become flexible too!

"Yes, I am doing this to stabilize the emotions within our Great Tang."

"After all, thirty-six nations severed ties with us at the same time; if we don't show any attitude, I really can't afford to lose that face."

"But once war breaks out, the book trade will be completely ruined."

"For now, this is the only way to ensure the Great Tang's reputation while also conducting the book trade with Great Qin." Li Er nodded.