Sheng Fu

Chapter 1199 A Sharp Soft Knife

Yuwen Jun didn't want to talk to both sides and run around, but he had no choice.

Just like many older men who want to properly entertain their old friends, but their own houses are too shabby and dilapidated, making it hard to muster the energy.

Jing Peiyao finally recovered and said with a slight pout, "I understand."

Yuwen Jun continued to remind him, "There is one more thing that needs your help to implement, but you must be careful to handle it carefully."

"Huo Mu and Qing Yue are currently assisting the Dean. They are both quite capable. It would be best if they could be promoted to the position of chief strategist and advisor. We should rely on them as much as possible for matters such as troop deployment and strategy."

"But the power is in the hands of Prince Zhen'an and Prince Linghe. At present, Huo Mu and Qing Yue cannot interfere in many important decisions."

"And you, when necessary, will become the spokesperson for Huo Mu and Qing Yue."

"In short, we should proceed with this matter gradually, but we must not offend the Spirit Clan in matters of authority."

A glint of light flashed in Jing Peiyao's eyes, and she understood immediately, saying, "I obey."

Although the "I accept the order" sounded pleasant and clear, Yuwen Jun felt that something was off.

……

The next day, morning.

The wind is calm and the sun is beautiful, with no clouds in the sky.

Divine Realm, Changmao Prefecture, inside the Marshal's Mansion.

Inside the council chamber, Yuwen Jun sat in the main seat, where Li Hongshan, Nan Zhuo, and He Guang were gathered.

Perhaps due to the time constraints, the Emperor did not make a statement after taking Changmao Prefecture. Li Hongshan continued to gather intelligence as always, but progress was extremely slow.

Therefore, the heavy responsibility of taking on the main task still fell on Yuwen Jun.

Yuwen Jun looked deep and said, "What should we do now? Give me some advice."

The morale of the people in the Divine Realm was naturally dampened, but Ji Yong, Ji Nan, and others were not seriously injured. Therefore, they could make a comeback at any time.

In essence, Yuwen Jun only captured Changmao Prefecture, but did not severely damage the Divine Realm army.

It's like marrying a wife but not actually doing anything with her.

Li Hongshan subconsciously glanced at Nan Zhuo and Huo Mu, thinking that these two soul masters probably already had a plan in mind.

As expected, Nan Zhuo immediately stood up and bowed deeply, saying, "Your Majesty, I have something to say."

Seeing this, Yuwen Jun waved his hand and said, "Sit down and talk. There are only a few of us here, so you can be more casual. Under the new political system, we can avoid unnecessary formalities."

"Etiquette should be kept in mind, not bound by formalities."

Nan Zhuo paused for a moment, then sat down again, and smiled slightly, saying, "I am truly ashamed that I have not been able to adapt to the new policies."

"In general, we have the advantage, but we cannot be careless or negligent in the matter of civil administration."

"In terms of the number of households and the size of the population, Changmao Prefecture far surpasses Haomiao City, Taicang City, and Shuangyue City. Therefore, how to govern it has become a top priority."

"Taking advantage of the low morale of the people in the Divine Realm, in my opinion, we should strictly guard the people of Changmao Prefecture while implementing benevolent policies, not disturbing the people or causing trouble. If any serious cases occur, we should punish them according to the law."

"And some matters that could be judged or not judged were dealt with lightly."

"We must make the people of the divine realm deeply aware that we are all-encompassing and that the flame of civilization is burning ever brighter."

"At the same time, we must also respect the faith of the inhabitants of the divine realm."

"As for the four gates of Changmao Prefecture, they can be opened wide at any time, openly telling the people that they can come and go as they please, regardless of their poverty or status."

"Winning people's hearts and minds is of paramount importance."

"We must break the ingrained notion that prosperity brings suffering to the people, and ruin brings suffering to the people."

"The light of civilization benefits every vulnerable individual and inspires the spirits of all living beings."

Li Hongshan listened with great interest, his eyes filled with admiration. Compared to a terrifying thunderous strike, this subtle approach was truly capable of striking at the heart of the Divine Emperor.

Yuwen Jun's lips curled up; this move was indeed ingenious. He asked curiously, "How confident are you that you can make this happen?"

Nan Zhuo said with a determined look in his eyes, "Ninety percent."

"I will preach in the square, proclaiming the Lord's achievements, and also the God-Emperor's achievements, treating everyone equally, so that the people will know that the new policies are absolutely just."

"This time, the key to winning people's hearts and minds is to do so after enlightening them, rather than simply inciting them."

"The people will have their own judgment on right and wrong."

"The worst thing you can do is to praise someone on the surface while cursing them in your heart."

Yuwen Jun grinned and said, "By the way, tell the people of the Divine Realm that they can insult me ​​however they want. In short, there will be no consequences for insulting the leader."

"Anyone who has a good plan for governance can write it down in a memorial to the throne, and I will review it personally."

"War is merely a struggle between leaders over fundamental principles; it will not affect the living space of ordinary people."

Nan Zhuo nodded emphatically.

Li Hongshan's brows furrowed slightly, and he couldn't help but question, "Isn't this too lenient? I'm worried it might cause trouble and unforeseen problems."

"In my opinion, we can take a two-pronged approach. As long as the people of the divine realm do not overstep the bounds, everything can be done as they please."

Yuwen Jun smiled and shook his head, saying, "Rules are like shackles. Nowadays, the people of Changmao Prefecture all think they are caged birds, so naturally we should give them a vast world where they can fly freely."

"Furthermore, what we are worried about is the chaos caused by the powerful beings of the Wuji realm, not the excessive complaints of the common people."

Li Hongshan's expression hardened slightly; it seemed to make sense.

He Guang sat down in the chair with a slight restraint and said, "Your Majesty, I also have something to say."

Yuwen Jun flicked his sleeve slightly and smiled brightly, saying, "I've been waiting for you to speak. The matter of civil administration has been resolved, but I still don't know how to proceed with the matter of martial arts."

Seeing his lord so composed, He Guang felt no longer restrained and said confidently, "After this battle, the God Emperor will certainly not dare to attack easily. In a short time, we will occupy the city-states of the God Realm and cultivate them deeply."

"But the Divine Emperor will eventually lead the expedition in person."

"In my opinion, we can organize an army of 30,000 and station them outside Yonghe Prefecture, but we should only deploy them without attacking."

"We need to make the God Emperor think that we are also waiting for the battle of Iron Mang City to come to an end."

"Regardless of whether Iron Mang City can be defended, as long as a concrete outcome occurs, we will attack Yonghe Prefecture, forcing the Divine Emperor to strengthen the defense of Yonghe Prefecture, thereby freeing up space for us to govern our internal affairs."

"Incidentally, plant the Vermilion Bird King's flag outside Yonghe Prefecture to intimidate the Divine Realm army."

"This move is merely a feint, but the Divine Emperor will surely think twice before acting."

"Generally speaking, the main objective is to suppress the strategic space of the Divine Realm army, rather than to initiate war. The momentum can be intimidating, but it should not be domineering."

After careful consideration, Yuwen Jun said, "That makes some sense."

"However, the battlefield is ever-changing. We will continue with this strategy for now, and adjust it at any time if there are any changes."

"Even I think the God Emperor won't take the initiative to attack again in the short term, but I'm afraid he might suddenly lead an expedition in person."

"But this matter is beyond your capabilities, and I will decide on the matter at my discretion."

He Guang nodded demurely, with a hint of bitterness in his expression.

No matter how clever the method, it is futile in the face of absolute killing power.

Suddenly, Yuwen Jun had an idea.

The God Emperor fell into a trap the first time he tried to seize the Origin Chip.

The second time, he encountered Yan Lie. If he deliberately displayed the Origin Chip, it would only make the God Emperor more suspicious...