Comprehension against the sky, creating the Five Thunders in the real world

These remarks took several colleagues by surprise.

They hadn't expected Tang Jierui to be even more extreme than them, actually trying to turn against his own people. The key point is that those conservative elders themselves wielded considerable influence.

If we rashly attack them, it will inevitably lead to unpredictable consequences.

This might eventually lead to a serious civil war within the empire.

This was beyond their means, so they were not going to listen to Tang Jerry's advice.

Everyone present was a high-ranking official in the empire.

Their status was naturally noble and extraordinary.

Even if the argument gets heated.

They also always adhered to an unspoken rule.

The rule is that players do not directly attack each other; they should use pieces to compete.

If they were to overturn the chessboard and resort to violence, it would violate the rules they had initially set. That's why Tang Jierui's colleagues reacted so strongly.

"I'm afraid this is against the rules."

"We've been old friends for many years, after all."

"They don't support your approach simply because they hold different ideologies."

Someone made a suggestion.

He wanted to calm Tang Jierui down.

But Tang Jierui couldn't stay calm; he simply couldn't calm down.

"What are you talking about? Are you questioning my decision? I thought we'd be great partners, but it seems we're not all that great. I didn't expect your thinking to be just as outdated and short-sighted as theirs." Tang Jerry was furious. His eyes seemed to be blazing with fire.

"I'm warning you, don't do anything reckless."

"Jerry Tang, who do you think you are? Do you think you can stand against China all by yourself?"

James Lang, Tang Jierui's best friend, questioned him.

"Without the support of other families, without the assistance of other advisors, you cannot accomplish anything alone. If you want to take action against China, you must gain their support, not resolve the issue through violence. Doing so will not achieve your goal, and they will die because of you."

"Or because you lose your freedom."

"Regardless, the forces behind them will put forward new leaders."

If anyone else had said those words, they probably would have been shot dead by Tang Jierui before they even finished speaking.

But since it was his close friend James Long who said it, he couldn't refute it.

That's right.

He's absolutely right.

"I acted impulsively. But what should we do now, James Lang?"

Tang Jierui looked at his friend with expectant eyes.

In a sense, this friend should be considered a neutral party.

However, due to their close friendship, he usually chose to support him. It was precisely because of James Lang's tacit support that he was able to get to where he is today.

"You can use your theory to persuade them."

"Or, we could create internal turmoil within China to reduce the perceived threat China poses to them. Do you understand what I mean?" James Lang stated his idea.

He took a puff of his cigar.

He exhaled a wisp of smoke.

Amidst swirling smoke.

It seemed to outline an evil plan.

"I understand," Tang Jierui instantly realized.

He truly deserves to be his friend and strategist.

Why didn't I think of such a good plan?

Indeed, the reason those old guys don't support me is because they think the chances of winning are slim. As long as China shows signs of decline, those old guys will be no more merciful than me.

“I understand what you mean, James Lang.”

"Your mind is always so sharp," Tang Jerry said excitedly. "No wonder you're my good friend. If you had said that earlier, today's argument wouldn't have lasted so long."

Upon hearing this, James Lang laughed and said:
"Mr. Tang Jerry, are you blaming me?"

"No, no, no."

Tang Jierui is indeed a representative of the pro-war faction.
But this doesn't mean he's a mindless brute. He respects intelligent people, unlike those conservative old fogies. James Lang, a neutral party, has always been his close friend; while they may not share the same interests, they at least have similar ideologies.

James Lang often advised him.

“I didn’t think of that before, and I was too slow-witted. If I had discussed this with you earlier, perhaps we wouldn’t have argued with these old guys for so long. If we had produced tangible results, these old guys wouldn’t have remained unmoved,” Tang Jerry said with a smile.

James Lang shook his head and said casually:

"The time wasn't right before; now is the perfect time."

"Japan is nearing its end, while China's power and influence are growing daily. Striking at their morale now would be far more effective."

A cold, sinister glint flashed in James Lang's eyes.

There was one thing he didn't say, based on Huaxia's previous course of action.

South Korea, the small southern country, and Japan have all been pacified.

The next target is likely the Empire.

James Lang speculated that this was the case.

As for the results.

He himself is not sure.

James Lang, a neutral figure, adheres to the philosophy of detachment and keeping himself out of the fray, believing this is the only way to protect himself and remain unscathed no matter what happens.

This is the philosophy of neutrality.

That's why he offered advice and strategies to Tang Jierui.

Compared to the conservative approach, they prefer to wait for an opportune moment to act.

Furthermore, given their long-standing friendship, the collaboration was a win-win situation for both parties. The two had a pleasant conversation, and before parting, James Lang cautioned him to be careful.

Tang Jierui took James Lang's words very seriously and responded with utmost seriousness.

"My friend, don't worry, I will live on. I will live well."

"Many people want me dead, but the one who can kill me hasn't been born yet."

He is very clear.

He has made quite a few enemies.

But so what? He doesn't care about any of that.

If he were afraid, he wouldn't be a representative of the pro-war faction.

"Okay, goodbye." James Lang said and turned to leave.

He does not intend to continue contacting Tang Jierui in the near future, as this would bring him deadly trouble.

Tang Jierui is going to take action against China.

Once they prepare to take action, they are very likely to become a thorn in the side of China.

He wouldn't be too surprised if he heard the news of Tang Jerry's death the next morning.

……

"Tang Jerry is indeed a difficult character."

"It won't be easy for us to pinpoint his exact location." Lin Beichen frowned, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart, a feeling that something big was about to happen.

But he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong; after all, he wasn't a god.

He can roughly judge good and bad fortune through feng shui and metaphysics.

But that doesn’t mean he can predict the future.

In a restaurant, a group of people were eating steak, exchanging a few pleasantries now and then. To outsiders, it seemed normal, but only they knew what they were talking about.

Superficial conversations and actual communication are completely different things.

They mostly use code words when communicating.

Even if someone monitors you around the clock, they won't be able to find any flaws! Some people might think that doing this is making a mountain out of a molehill, being overly cautious.

Maybe so, who knows? But it's never too much to be careful.

It's always better to be careful than to make a big mistake.

"As a consistent leader of the pro-war faction, Tang Jierui has always advocated military action against China, and this time is no exception. The conservatives' refusal will not allow him to give up easily."

"Perhaps your ominous feeling stems from his next move."

Norasuke roughly expressed his thoughts, of course, through coded language.

“Yes, that’s possible.” Yu Feng nodded in agreement.

Norasuke's speculation was consistent with his own conjecture.

Zhou Tianliang and Zhang San sat quietly eating their steaks.

Since they weren't very familiar with the codes, they simply didn't participate in the discussion. Both of them felt that with Lin Beichen as the leader, they only needed to follow orders.

……

not far away.

A man with an Asian face is having dinner with a fair-skinned Western woman.

"Oh, Tian Qi, you truly fascinate me."

"Are you from that mysterious Eastern country? I've heard my mother mention it since I was little."

The foreign woman smiled and asked the man in front of her.

They were students at the same university. The foreign woman became interested after learning that the Asian man was from China. She had been fascinated by Chinese history since childhood.

"Thompson, my angel, I come from China."

“I come from a scholarly family, my dear, you can speak with me in Chinese.”

Tian Qi wore a gentle smile and behaved with exceptional politeness.

In fact, he is not from China, but from a neighboring country of China.

This gentleman from the cherry blossom country had long admired Tang Ruis before him.

More accurately, Tom Cruise was his target.

Even before enrolling, he had learned from various sources that Tang Ruisi had a deep understanding of Chinese history and culture, and coincidentally, he was quite proficient in the Chinese language.

That is why he can perfectly play the role of a Chinese person at this moment.

Thanks to his deep understanding of Chinese history, Tang Ruisi couldn't discern his true nationality at all. Tian Qi's disguise was truly flawless; even if a real Chinese person were present, they might not be more knowledgeable about Chinese history than him—he had done thorough preparation beforehand.

For ordinary people who do not specialize in history,

Or perhaps someone with a particular passion for history,

Usually, you only grasp the general outline.

It is difficult to remember the exact time and place of every major event.

Just as the two were having a pleasant conversation, their neighbor, separated only by a partition,

Several dark-skinned men were whispering amongst themselves, occasionally uttering unfriendly words. Among them, a burly man nearly two meters tall was particularly agitated.

"Thompson was fooled by that guy; he's a complete fraud."

"Damn it, I'm going to expose him and make Tom Cruise understand that it's Jack who truly loves her," the man muttered, crushing the can in his hand in his anger.

This clearly shows the extent of his anger.

"The Chinese are truly despicable!!"

His companions echoed his sentiments.

"My sister was also deceived by Chinese people before."

“Now your sweetheart, Tom Cruise, is going to fall for it too. As a brother, I'll help you, Jack.”

Another companion expressed a similar view.

All of them had experienced being deceived by Chinese people.

"Can you be sure he's really Chinese? Shouldn't you have done a thorough investigation before taking action? Having an East Asian appearance doesn't mean someone is Chinese; you should understand that."

"Being able to speak Chinese is not proof that one is Chinese."

Lin Beichen couldn't stand it anymore and walked up to the group of black men, speaking seriously.

He overheard part of the conversation between Tian Qi and Tang Ruisi not far away. Impersonating a Chinese person to pursue women was already despicable, let alone someone who wasn't even of Chinese descent.

Based on years of experience,
The other party is most likely from Japan.

Regardless of his physical features, one can discern the clues simply by looking at the shape of his legs.

"Who are you? Why are you speaking up for the Chinese?"

Jack was shocked, never expecting anyone to defend the Chinese.

And the one who spoke was an imperial white man.

Jack had no intention of clashing with the man; he sensed a chilling aura emanating from him. This man was likely a ruthless character with blood on his hands.

"What makes you so sure he's not Chinese?"

"Actually, it's not hard to tell; he's from Japan."

"You can find out if you observe carefully, or I can expose him."

Lin Beichen said with a warm smile.

Jack did not refute this statement.

Then he saw Lin Beichen leading his companions toward Tian Qi.

Without a word, Lin Beichen cursed "Baka!" and threw a left hook straight at Tian Qi's face. Before Tian Qi could react, a barrage of punches rained down.

"Oh my god! Someone, come quick!"

"Jack, what are you doing here?" Tom Cruise asked in a panic.

She was heartbroken to see the man she admired being beaten like this.

Seeing Tom Cruise's state, Jack opened his mouth as if to say something to comfort him.

In the end, however, he swallowed back the words that were already on the tip of his tongue.

He had originally intended to teach Tian Qi a lesson himself, but judging from the current situation, he knew he would definitely not come out on top if he did. If he did, Tang Ruisi would surely sever all ties with him.

Fortunately, this stranger did it for me.

But why did he directly resort to violence?

He was talking to the Chinese—no, he just said that guy wasn't Chinese.

Does he harbor such deep hatred for the people of Japan? Goodness, he really is a Japanese.

Jack initially didn't believe it, but after Lin Beichen's repeated "Baka!", Tian Qi finally couldn't take it anymore and subconsciously yelled, "Baka yarou, you're dead!" This curse made Jack immediately realize that this person was indeed of Japanese descent.

Their accent is so authentic.

"Aren't you going to pretend anymore?"

Lin Beichen, who had been communicating in the language of cherry blossoms, suddenly switched to Chinese.

Tian Qi was dumbfounded. Was this person of Japanese descent or Chinese? No, he clearly had a Western appearance. Could he be a local? Filled with doubt and uncertainty, and coupled with his lack of strength, Tian Qi was at a loss.

But reality didn't give him time to think.

Tang Ruisi, who was not far away, looked at Tian Qi in shock.

At this moment, Tian Qi not only had a bruised and swollen face, but his earlier shout of "Baka yarou" had also revealed his true colors.

She was stunned.

Tang Ruis stared at Tian Qi in disbelief.

Is this really the man she knows?

It was probably a fake from the very beginning.

Why did he approach him? Why deceive him? Did he have ulterior motives? Tom Cruise wasn't stupid; after a little thought, he figured it out. Plus, Jack kept fanning the flames and stating his own judgment.

He briefly explained the fact that Tian Qi was not a Chinese.

Upon learning the truth, Tang Ruisi was enraged and, before Lin Beichen could continue his assault,

She took the initiative to walk up to Tian Qi.
He helped him up from the ground, his expression cold.

Tian Qi still harbored a sliver of hope, believing that Tang Ruisi had come to help him. Thinking of the power behind her, he suddenly felt incredibly confident. With Tang Ruisi backing him up, what was there to fear? (End of Chapter)