Huashi City, this is the capital of Tianzhu.
King Chaori escaped from the Western Regions and returned to Tianzhu, then headed south back to the imperial capital. For King Chaori, this trip to the Western Regions was a nightmare in his life, and it was the first time in his life that he suffered such a huge defeat.
King Chaori returned to the imperial capital and dreamed of revenge at midnight.
If you don't take revenge, you will never be a human being.
Without revenge, it is difficult to calm down the anger in your heart.
What's more, more than 100,000 Tianzhu soldiers were lost this time, and most of the war elephants were also destroyed in the Western Region.
This is an unprecedented loss.
King Chaori has unparalleled prestige in Tianzhu. All of this is achieved through victory after victory. But this victory overturned everything before, making King Chaori extremely unwilling.
What King Chaori is doing now is to further prepare for war, re-recruit the army, select more people from Vaishyas, Shudras, and Dalits to rush into the army, and start rapid training to rectify the combat effectiveness of the army.
In addition, King Chaori also issued orders to the governors of the local provinces. Each province coordinated with the local nobles to further provide grain, grass, equipment, etc. to prepare for the next war.
All of King Chaori's actions now are preparations for revenge.
While King Chaori was waiting for local preparations, a burst of footsteps came into the hall. Emperor Mo entered and saluted: "Your Majesty the King."
King Chaori said: "What's the matter?"
Mo Di said: "Lord Vishnu asks for an audience."
"please come in!"
King Chaori gave an order.
Mo Di turned around and went to inform. After a while, Vishnu hurriedly entered and saluted: "Your Majesty the King."
There was a smile on King Chaori's stern face, and he asked, "What's the matter?"
Vishnu quickly said: "Currently, the armies of Gandhara Province have arrived at Huashi City to meet up. This time, Gandhara Province has sent fifteen thousand elite troops, including thirty war elephants."
"good, very good!"
King Chaori showed a bright smile in his eyes and praised: "With this batch of troops, plus the previous troops from Punjab, Balayaga, Madara and other places, the troops we have re-raised, There are already more than 100,000 people.”
"The last defeat was not due to the invincibility of the army."
"It's because I was plotted by a villain like Lu Xuan."
"Otherwise, it won't be a huge defeat."
King Chaori's eyes were bright and he said: "This time, our army has become larger than ever, and it has further gathered more war elephants. We will definitely win after the spring of next year."
Although he lost to the Ming Dynasty this time, Chaori King himself also had some influence.
However, Tianzhu has a goal.
King Chaori gave cakes to everyone and all local nobles. After taking over the Western Regions and the Ming Dynasty, he would arrange more benefits, more money, and more people for the nobles in local provinces. Therefore, most people still It's support.
Most people are willing to fight for their own interests.
After all, King Chaori still has prestige.
If he loses once, everyone will think that King Chaori is in trouble. After all, this defeat is ultimately due to the backlash of the war elephant.
After what Chaori King said, he seemed very confident and had fighting spirit.
However, when he looked at Vishnu, he saw a trace of solemn expression on Vishnu's brows, and said in a deep voice: "Vishnu, you look like you are hesitant to speak, what's going on? Could it be that, Is there anything else?"
Vishnu quickly said: "Reporting to His Majesty the King to fight the Ming Dynasty again is what I wish for. It's just that after the previous defeat and the further recruitment of people this time, there are some minor problems in the local area."
"As a result, many monks and temple people are very dissatisfied."
"Now the head of Prajna Temple, Fanmo, believes that there is a holy master in the Ming Dynasty who is powerful and not suitable for fighting anymore. Because of Fanmo's influence, many Brahmin monks disagree, which leads to some fluctuations in the local people's hearts."
"Damn it!"
King Chaori was furious.
His eyes were murderous and he said loudly: "The Ming Dynasty is coming fiercely and has already captured the Western Region. The next step is to attack Tianzhu. If you are not ready to fight Lu Xuan now, are you waiting for Lu Xuan to come in in the future?"
"These people are short-sighted."
"I just stay in the temple all day long, save all sentient beings, and enjoy the worship of all sentient beings."
"When something happens, you know how to back down."
"What's more, if we don't take action now and take revenge, how can we stand in the future? How can I, the king, have the face to convince all the people of Tianzhu?"
King Chaori paced back and forth, his expression becoming increasingly cold.
It was already showing murderous intent without concealment.
For King Chaori, the caste system is just a tool for him to control Tianzhu, and everything else is meaningless. If the Brahmins were obedient, they would always enjoy preferential treatment. Now that these people are disobedient, they must be dealt with.
This is King Chaori's plan.
Vishnu has followed King Chaori for many years. He saw King Chaori's actions and listened to King Chaori's tone, and quickly said: "Your Majesty, I also think that Brahma is a little self-righteous. He only supported the king back then. His Majesty supported Brahma once, and from then on, it was His Majesty the King who supported Brahma, and Prajna Temple became what it is now."
"Now, I actually want to teach His Majesty the King a lesson."
"The most important point is that he cannot understand His Majesty the King's thoughts and consider Tianzhu's future. This is incompetent."
"As the abbot of Prajna Temple, you must be of the same mind as His Majesty the King, and more importantly, you must be able to fully understand His Majesty the King's good intentions and understand His Majesty the King's intentions. If you cannot even do this step, it means that he has two minds. "
Vishnu was also unhappy with Brahma.
He once went to Prajna Temple to recruit monks and join the army to train lower-level soldiers so that they could obey the instructions of the gods.
However, Fanmo actually ridiculed him in a strange way.
Moreover, he also said that he could not advise King Chaori.
Just so, Vishnu was not polite when he spoke now. He further said: "Your Majesty the King, I think it is necessary to ask Brahma to come to the hall and explain it clearly to His Majesty the King in person. Otherwise, if we are on the front line next time If a war breaks out and Fanmo causes trouble in the rear, it will be impossible to win."
King Chaori's expression turned even colder.
Originally, he had murderous intentions and had not made the final decision yet, but Vishnu's words completely strengthened King Chaori's determination.
Brahmo's problem must be solved.
Otherwise, the war will be delayed.
King Chaori said: "Vishnu, go there personally and ask Brahma to come to the hall. In addition, you should also be prepared and notify the eminent monk Lantuoya of Prajna Temple to come and wait. Once Brahma does not cooperate, you will be waiting for him." Let Randhaya accept it."
"As you command!"
Vishnu agreed and hurriedly left the palace and headed towards Prajna Temple.
In less than half an hour, Vishnu came to the outside of the hall with Brahma and Ramdraya. Along the way, Vishnu ignored Brahma at all and kept talking to Rathayya. Rathayya was a little flattered by Vishnu's eagerness.
Something is wrong!
Lantuoye discovered that the situation was a little strange.
However, Lantuoya did not show any signs of it and dealt with it steadily.
A group of people stood outside the main hall and asked to see them. Emperor Moti directly asked Brahma to enter the main hall, leaving Vishnu and Randhaya outside.
Lan Tuoye wanted to ask about the situation, but when the words came to his lips, Lan Tuoye swallowed them back.
Gotta hold on!
All matters will be discussed after meeting His Majesty the King.
Rathayya calmed down, and Vishnu didn't say anything more, just waited quietly.
In the main hall, after Fanmo entered, he saw King Chaori who was sitting directly above him with hidden anger and murderous intent. He smiled and said: "Bad monk Fanmo, pay homage to His Majesty the King."
King Chaori looked at Fanmo for a long time and suddenly said: "Fanmo, we have known each other for many years."
"yes!"
Fanmo nodded in reply.
King Chaori said: "In that case, you should know me. Do you think I am a militaristic person?"
"no!"
Fanmo shook his head and answered.
King Chaori said: "Since you know that the battle between me and the Ming Dynasty is not a militancy, why do you want to stop it?"
Fanmo smiled slightly.
He was in his early fifties, and the vicissitudes of time had left traces on Fanmo's face, making Fanmo look a little older. However, when he faced King Chaori, he showed no fear or awe and seemed very peaceful.
He was thin and had wise eyes. He looked at King Chaori and further said: "It is not a suitable choice for His Majesty the King to fight against the Ming Dynasty."
King Chaori asked: "Why?"
Fanmo said: "If you win the battle with the Ming Emperor, everything will be easy to say. There is nothing more to say. However, if you fail in this battle, it means that the opponent is difficult to deal with."
"Two very powerful countries, from the beginning of the first war, if the follow-up cannot be stopped, the other side will definitely be completely defeated."
"It's almost impossible to lose both ways."
"The greatest possibility is that one party will be defeated."
"We lost this battle. No matter what the reason is, it at least proves that the opponent is very strong. In this case, if we continue to fight now, the hatred and conflicts between the two sides will further deepen, which will be detrimental to Tianzhu."
Fanmo's eyes became darker and darker, and he said: "A few days ago, when the poor monk was dreaming, he dreamed of wolf smoke all over the ground, and dreamed of untouchables like Shudras and Dalits coming to devour us. This is even more Not a good sign."
"absurd!"
Chaori King flicked his sleeves and said decisively: "Fanmo, you are really crazy to stop me."
Fanmo clasped his hands together and said: "Why can't Your Majesty the King calm down and look at yourself? Now your heart has been blinded by hatred, anger, and unwillingness, and your actions have been influenced by greed, anger, and ignorance. At this time, you have already begun You are possessed by a devil. Once you are possessed by a devil, you will surely enter the endless hell."
King Chaori was even more furious after hearing this.
Possessed?
There is no magic.
There is no such thing as greed, anger and ignorance.
All this is for profit, for the benefit of Tianzhu.
King Chaori said coldly: "Fanmo, do you really not support my conquest of the Ming Dynasty?"
"not support!"
Fanmo answered firmly.
He looked at the murderous King Chaori and suddenly smiled again, but fell to the ground and said solemnly: "If you can use the blood of the old monk to awaken His Majesty the King, then you can come."
King Chaori still hadn't taken action yet, and further said: "Fanmo, I will give you the last chance."
Fanmo took advantage of the situation and said: "Your Majesty the King, this is your last chance. If you miss this opportunity, you will lose any chance of stabilizing Tianzhu and coexisting peacefully with the ancient empire in the east."
"Clang!"
King Chaori unsheathed his sword.
The sharp tip of the sword was pointed at Fanmo. King Chaori raised his voice and said again: "Fanmo, aren't you awake yet?"
Brahma clasped his hands together, closed his eyes, and recited Buddhist scriptures.
"court death!"
King Chaori stabbed out with his sword.
Phew!
The sharp sword tip pierced Fanmo's heart, and the sword penetrated the chest.
A look of pain appeared on Fanmo's face, but a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he endured the pain and said: "Your Majesty, the sea of suffering is endless and there is a shore."
After the words fell, Fanmo lowered his head and died.
Chaori King said coldly: "I only believe in myself, not to mention, you think there should be a truce. As everyone knows, a truce is the most useless decision and the most wrong decision. The only thing that can be done now, what must be done, is to fight to the end. "
He sheathed his sword, returned to his seat, and said loudly: "Vishnu, come in with Randhaya."
The sound came out and Vishnu and Rathayya entered.
The two entered and saw Fanmo sitting on the ground with his head hanging down. Only when they walked in and took a look did they notice that Fanmo had been killed.
Vishnu's expression was calm and unchanged.
Lantuoye was surprised.
He thought about Fanmo's persistence during this period, and had been promoting a truce and that he could not continue to fight against the Ming Dynasty. Then he thought about King Chaori's frequent recruitment of soldiers and constant preparations for war. Everything was different.
This was obviously a conflict between Fanmo and King Chaori, so he was dealt with.
Lan Tuoye saluted and said: "Your Majesty the King."
King Chaori lost his patience and said: "Randuya, Brahma has passed away. Prajna Temple needs someone to take charge of the overall situation. This king has decided to let you be the abbot of Prajna Temple. Are you qualified?"
Lantuoye suddenly became excited in his heart.
He also wants to be in power.
Prajna Temple is the only national temple in Tianzhu, the largest temple, and the holy place of Buddhism in the country. Being able to become the abbot of Prajna Temple is a lifelong pursuit of a monk.
Lantuoye said without hesitation: "I am a poor monk, I will definitely be able to do the job."
King Chaori nodded slightly and said: "In that case, I hope you can bring order to the chaos in the shortest possible time, call on the whole country to join the war, and let everyone understand the meaning and purpose of fighting against the Ming Dynasty. Can you complete it?"
Lantuoye understood instantly.
This is the condition of Chaori King.
Only if he can complete the task will King Chaori allow him to take power, otherwise he will not agree.
Lantuoye quickly said: "Please rest assured, Your Majesty the King, the poor monk will definitely achieve the unification of opinions. Everyone in Prajna Temple supports His Majesty the King's arrangement and supports His Majesty the King in defeating the Ming Dynasty, allowing our Tianzhu Dynasty to further expand its territory, making Monks in Tianzhu can travel to more distant places to spread Buddhism.”
King Chaori looked approvingly and said, "You are very good. I also believe that you will be able to complete the task."
Lantuoya said: "I will definitely live up to His Majesty the King's instructions."
"Go ahead."
King Chaori waved his hand.
Lantuoye bowed respectfully to King Chaori, then turned around and left.
King Chaori asked Brahma's body to be taken down, then looked at Vishnu and asked: "Vishnu, when will all the food and grass for the subsequent battle be mobilized?"
Vishnu said: "Please rest assured, His Majesty the King, it will be completed in one month at most. It is now the end of December, and it will be completed in almost late January. By then the weather in the Western Region will become warmer, and we will be able to move better." .”
Chaori King nodded and said: "Arrange it as soon as possible."
"As you command!"
Vishnu answered again.
He bowed and saluted, then turned and left, leaving King Chao Chaori alone in the hall.
King Chaori looked at the position where he had just killed Fanmo and murmured to himself: "Fanmo, I will prove to you how wrong your choice is. The Ming Dynasty has abundant resources and a vast territory. I will take down the Ming Dynasty. , causing the glory of Tianzhu to shine in the Ming Dynasty. I am not an ordinary person."
In the main hall, low humming came from the hall.
King Chaori still has a strong sense of confidence in his heart.
