Imperial Palace, Yangxin Hall.
Qin Ziheng, Li Fei, Ye Ze'an, all three were present.
After the surrender ceremony was held in the morning, the Emperor summoned two imperial ministers in the afternoon.
"With the addition of a Ninth Grade Exotic Beast, if we were to go to war with the West Pole Country imdiately, what are our chances of victory?"
Qin Ziheng asked.
Li Fei was the first to inform him about the alliance with the Void Pool Clam.
This matter was of no less significance than the surrender of the Northern Barbarian Seventeen Clans!
With Wenren Zheng absent, Li Fei had the most authority on this matter:
"Your Majesty, although the Void Pool Clam has allied with , it is unreliable. If we go to war with the West Pole Country and it encounters a life-threatening situation, it would retreat without hesitation."
Qin Ziheng: "What if we also include the White Fla Army?"
Zuo Jun is currently leading the White Fla Army to sweep through the grasslands. Once the battles there are concluded, he can lead the army to rendezvous with Wenren Zheng.
At that ti, there would be Wenren Zheng, the Green Frost Army, the White Fla Army, and Li Fei.
The Da Lan Dynasty already has four peak combat powers on its side.
Together with the allies Profound Heart True Monarch and the Void Pool Clam, a total of six peak combat powers!
Six against four, the Da Lan Dynasty has the upper hand.
Even if fighting within the borders of the West Pole Country, even if Pudu Temple has the Great Sun Buddha Vajra Nirvana Array, the Da Lan Dynasty still has a chance of victory.
"Your Majesty."
Ye Ze'an suddenly spoke up from the side.
Qin Ziheng and Li Fei both looked at him.
Although the Grand Secretary does not understand cultivation, in terms of strategy, he is a contemporary outstanding talent!
Therefore, his opinion is also important.
"Not only is the Void Pool Clam an unreliable ally, but Profound Heart True Monarch might not necessarily be dependable either."
Ye Ze'an said.
Qin Ziheng's expression slightly changed, staring at him: "Lord Grand Secretary, what do you an?"
Ye Ze'an: "Among the Taoist Three Sects, the Yuhua Sect ignores worldly matters, but the Daluo Sect and the Upper Pure Sect are eager to influence the secular world. In the past, with the Daluo Sect overshadowing them, the Upper Pure Sect struggled to stand out. Now that the Daluo Sect has completely declined, the Upper Pure Sect's opportunity has arrived."
Li Fei furrowed his brows slightly: "But..."
Ye Ze'an, expressionless: "Previously, the Upper Pure Sect seed to be entirely on our side. They also made great efforts in several major battles because the Upper Pure Sect could not sit back and watch the Buddhists completely defeat our Da Lan Dynasty; otherwise, their turn to be dealt with would co next.
But if the situation reverses and our Da Lan Dynasty is about to obliterate the Buddhists, would the Upper Pure Sect truly be pleased to see that?"
Li Fei fell into contemplation.
If the Da Lan Dynasty collapses, the Upper Pure Sect alone certainly cannot withstand the Buddhists.
And if this powerful enemy of the Buddhists is gone, how would the Da Lan Dynasty that sweeps the world next treat the Taoists?
Back then, the Grand Ancestor Emperor used the Taoists' power to establish the empire, promising to share the world with them.
Initially, the Taoists almost entirely controlled the Righteous Law Pavilion and the Righteous Courts everywhere, and all Sha Qi required by the Imperial Camp Army of the Da Lan Dynasty also ca entirely from the Taoists.
But later, the court began to suppress the Taoists, gradually weakening their influence on the court.
During the era of Emperor Hong Guang, the status of the Buddhists was openly elevated!
The lessons of the past are right before their eyes, so how can the Upper Pure Sect trust the Da Lan Dynasty?
"I understand."
Qin Ziheng stated, "The Upper Pure Sect wants to maintain the current situation, as that is most beneficial for them."
Ye Ze'an: "Your Majesty is wise."
Li Fei also understood.
Currently, the Da Lan Dynasty must rely on the Upper Pure Sect, therefore Master Xuan Chen can beco the Deputy Pavilion Master of the Righteous Law Pavilion, and may even have the opportunity to beco its Pavilion Master, overseeing a pavilion.
Additionally, policies of the Da Lan Dynasty in all aspects are tilting towards the Upper Pure Sect, yielding various benefits to them.
Now, the influence of the Upper Pure Sect is almost catching up to the peak period of the Daluo Sect.
If not for this, why would the Profound Heart True Monarch disregard his own cultivation, going wherever he is needed?
So, for the Upper Pure Sect, the best scenario is to maintain the current balance, as it is beneficial for their gradual developnt.
"Profound Heart True Monarch may not exert his power at a critical mont and might even sabotage."
"The Void Pool Clam can only win when the situation is favorable; it cannot fight hard battles."
Qin Ziheng sighed: "Then when do you think the West Pole Country can be destroyed?"
While saying this, he turned to look at Li Fei.
Li Fei, solemn: "Your Majesty, when I ascend to the peak, I can then destroy the West Pole!"
Qin Ziheng: "So, you an we should send troops against the Two Desert Countries next?"
This was the path of seeking Dao that Li Fei had long spoken to him about.
First pacify the grasslands, then let the Northern Barbarians submit, and finally destroy the Two Desert Countries!
This plan benefits both Li Fei personally and the enhancent of the Da Lan Dynasty's national fortune.
"Very well, let us proceed according to the plan."
Qin Ziheng said.
He understood that Li Fei's path of 'Peaceful World' seeking Dao is undoubtedly the best for the Da Lan Dynasty.
In this way, Li Fei is completely tied to the Da Lan Dynasty, sharing in its glory and wealth.
The monarch and his ministers further discussed for a while, and the 'small court eting' ca to an end.
Li Fei and Ye Ze'an walked out of Yangxin Hall together.
"Lord Grand Secretary."
Li Fei actively called after Ye Ze'an.
Ye Ze'an turned to look at him.
Li Fei: "I have a request."
"Oh?"
Ye Ze'an was sowhat surprised.
...
After a mont, Ye Ze'an brought Li Fei into a courtyard.
This was his workspace within the Cabinet.
The two sat in the study, and a maid quickly served tea to them.
After taking a sip of tea, Ye Ze'an quietly watched Li Fei, waiting for him to speak.
"This ti, I obtained [Forget River] under the Extre Abyss, but previously the Taoism of [Forget River] was on Qilian Guanshi."
Li Fei voiced his confusion, "I'd like to ask the Grand Secretary to analyze why [Forget River] appeared in Extre Abyss?"
He had thought about this for a long ti on his way back, but he still couldn't understand it.
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