Chapter 430: In the midst of the country, he saw a familiar scene! (Seeking subscriptions)

Xu Kequan did not understand, but Commander Yun Xu knew that this was the brilliance of Li Chen as the ruler of a superpower.

To give a simple example, if Li Chen were to let Xu Kequan attack the Star Fall Kingdom, would the Star Fall Kingdom fight to the death upon receiving the news?

Then the goal of the Eternal Day Empire would be achieved, because the Eternal Day Empire wants to sell military equipment to reap profits, and also wants the southern kingdoms to consume the military strength of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty.

Because if the Heavenly Strategy army were to attack the Star Fall Kingdom, the Star Fall Kingdom could not just sit and wait for death.

But Li Chen did not say who Xu Kequan should attack; he only ordered them to advance one thousand meters every day.

Then the southern kingdoms would not dare to provoke the Heavenly Strategy army; who would dare to provoke them? Isn't that looking for death?

This formed a situation where Li Chen let the kings of the southern kingdoms guess what he was going to do.

Since it was a guess, they would certainly be afraid.

In any case, one thing is certain: the southern kingdoms will not take the initiative to provoke the Heavenly Strategy army unless the Heavenly Strategy army explicitly names them as targets.

Isn't the King of the Star Fall Kingdom, Dai Wuchang, an example of this? To put it bluntly, the Heavenly Strategy army is far away from their country, yet he is already scared to death.

Because he truly does not know what Li Chen is going to do, and he does not dare to provoke Li Chen.

Human fear of danger is far less than the fear of the unknown.

Precisely because of the unknown, even though the Heavenly Strategy army was still far away, Dai Wuchang could not sit still and wanted to find an opportunity to kneel before Li Chen.

That's right, wanting to kneel before Li Chen—ordinary people don't even have the chance.

Just like the King of Tasha, he had the awareness; not everyone is qualified to be a dog for Li Chen. He is one of the few who is barely qualified because he is the King of Tasha.

The Heavenly Strategy Dynasty is actually the same as the Eternal Day Empire; at this stage, they have no intention of starting a war, they are both selling goods.

It's just that one is a conscientious merchant, selling better goods, earning a reputation, and pursuing sustainable development, so there will be a steady stream of "customers" in the future.

The other is a black-hearted merchant, only thinking about reaping profits; anyway, get the money first, and who knows, maybe they can even make these customers work for them for free.

This is the game between two superpowers. Xu Kequan cannot understand it because his status, position, and experience are not enough.

Commander Yun Xu and Xu Kequan's father, Prince Zhenan Xu Su, can understand it, which is why Xu Su did not come to help.

Otherwise, with his precious son here, how could he, as a father, not feel heartache?

Of course, without Li Chen's order, Prince Zhenan is also very obedient and does not dare to act rashly.

Prince Zhenan actually hates Yun Xu very much. The reason his attitude was so good last time they met was because his son was working under Yun Xu. If Yun Xu really wanted to make Xu Kequan suffer, there would be plenty of ways.

However, Yun Xu really does not dare to target Xu Kequan. Xu Kequan was personally appointed by the Emperor. With just this layer of identity, if Xu Kequan does not commit any major mistakes, he really cannot touch him.

With Yun Xu's prestige, Xu Kequan is naturally very obedient.

Having finally become a commander of an expedition, Yun Xu thought there would be a battle to fight, but it turned out to be just a show of force.

He was thinking about whether there were any small countries nearby that were blind and would come up to test the waters, which would be good for his soldiers to earn some military merit.

As it turned out, these small countries were only too cooperative. In the past, they would take the initiative to clear the way, and then the generals and kings of the small countries would personally offer condolences. Today it was even more outrageous; they even swept the ground for the Heavenly Strategy army, cleaning up the route the Heavenly Strategy army was to pass through.

This left Yun Xu with nowhere to vent his anger.

Xu Kequan, having nothing to do, asked Yun Xu if they should take the initiative to find some trouble.

Because he had also campaigned in this area before and had conquered many countries; in fact, they could settle some old scores.

Yun Xu indicated that it was unnecessary and that they could not affect His Majesty's strategy.

As a subject, one must be obedient.

Xu Kequan was naturally obedient and did not say anything more.

The border line of the former Wu Luo Ya Empire is now the territory of the Bai Fan Kingdom.

Li Chen arrived at a relatively large city occupied by the Bai Fan Kingdom, and the flags fluttering on the city walls had already been changed.

Logically speaking, entering and exiting the city during such a period should be very strict, but when the Bai Fan Kingdom soldiers guarding the city heard that Li Chen was from the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty, they immediately let them pass respectfully, their attitude extremely polite.

Walking into the city, Li Chen was stunned. It was not because of the Bai Fan Kingdom army's discipline of not harming a single thing, but because he saw many "familiar" figures.

Those were precisely the merchants from the various chambers of commerce of the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty, among whom was even the chamber of commerce where Jiang Rong was located.

These merchants were busily participating in the city's construction, some measuring land, others directing workers to build houses.

Merchants, after all, are the type who wouldn't get up early if there was no profit. The Bai Fan Kingdom must have collected wealth after occupying these places. If they wanted to build here, relying solely on their own country's construction strength would certainly not be enough.

They had to find these construction chambers of commerce from the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty to help. The construction chambers of commerce would certainly come if there was money to be made.

Is war dangerous? It doesn't exist. Haven't you seen that our Heavenly Strategy army has already crossed the border? I don't believe anyone would dare to attack us; making money is more important.

"The war just ended two days ago, and you've already started working?" Li Chen clicked his tongue in secret; this speed was too fast.

It seems the Bai Fan Kingdom really treats this place as its own territory.

Li Chen couldn't help but complain inwardly: I didn't expect that the ones advancing faster than the Heavenly Strategy army were these Heavenly Strategy merchants.

I only opened up a trade policy; you all responded too actively, didn't you?

Just as Li Chen and Zhu Zhuying were strolling on the street, a commotion suddenly came from ahead.

They saw several Bai Fan Kingdom soldiers beating a few young men in the street.

Zhu Zhuying asked in confusion: "Didn't they say the Bai Fan Kingdom army is very good to civilians? Why are they beating people in the street?"

After asking, they learned that these young men were hooligans from the former Wu Luo Ya Empire who had just stolen a money bag from a Heavenly Strategy merchant.

After the merchant reported it to the officials, the Bai Fan Kingdom soldiers immediately captured them and were conducting "corrective" education.

"Daring to steal from a Heavenly Strategy master, tired of living, aren't you?"

A Bai Fan Kingdom general scolded sternly.

"Remember, if you dare to commit a crime again, you'll be sent directly to the mines!"

Those hooligans were beaten until their noses were bruised and their faces swollen, begging for mercy repeatedly.

The local people watching not only did not sympathize but instead cheered.

People from the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty seem to be able to receive extremely high treatment in this country.

Li Chen and Zhu Zhuying looked at each other, both seeing surprise in the other's eyes.

The Bai Fan Kingdom's level of protection for Heavenly Strategy merchants was actually this great.

Just because an ordinary merchant lost a wallet, a general with a not-low position could personally take action.

Then, after this merchant goes back, he will certainly tell others about this matter, and through word of mouth, many more merchants will come here to do business.

With frequent trade, the Bai Fan Kingdom will also be able to gradually develop.

"Your Majesty, the King of this Bai Fan Kingdom has good ability. It seems he must have also studied in the Heavenly Strategy Dynasty?" Zhu Zhuying was very curious about the King of the Bai Fan Kingdom; with such military strength, he had been hiding his strength and only erupted at this time.

Li Chen pondered for a moment, as if searching his memory.

"I remember that when the late Emperor was alive, he liked to go to the Xinhuo Combat Academy, and sometimes when he was in the mood, he would even bring some students himself. This King of the Bai Fan Kingdom can be said to have received guidance from the late Emperor."

Li Chen is very much a homebody. As for why he knows these things, it is because he had already checked a lot of information when he came.

Since he wanted to travel incognito, he certainly had to have a basic understanding of these countries.

Eunuch Cui prepared a lot of information, and Li Chen had flipped through the intelligence on the King of the Bai Fan Kingdom.

When he was studying at the Xinhuo Combat Academy, he had already shown very strong talent.

After returning, he changed his past arrogance and became very low-key; this was because he had been guided by an expert.

Of course, if it comes to being low-key, the world thinks that Li Chen was truly low-key before becoming Emperor.

After ascending the throne, he is also very low-key, because he is usually not in the palace.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 431 =====