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Chapter 2619 Foreign Wars and Internal Strife
Chapter 2619 Foreign Wars and Internal Strife
“Panlong’s repeated statements were specifically meant for the Lingxu Royal Court and the various vassal demon kingdoms, to let them know that Panlong had no intention of waging war at all, and that it was the Lingxu Holy Venerable and the Heavenly Palace who were causing such widespread suffering for their own selfish reasons,” He Lingchuan said slowly. “In this way, when Bega’s siege of Panlong has dragged on for a long time without success and when their own casualties are heavy, they will reflect on whether this war is meaningful, when it can end, and whether it is worth sending Bega’s elite troops to their deaths in an endless stream for a single magical artifact of a Heavenly God.”
If Bega's attack on Panlong is too smooth and easy, his ministers and generals at home will never reflect on their actions. Bullying others only brings a sense of satisfaction. Only when they bite into a tough nut and break their teeth, only when they kick a hard rock and break their feet, will they begin to reflect on whether this war was right or worthwhile.
Great power rivalry is always multifaceted and multidimensional. Psychological warfare is also a very important aspect.
"Furthermore, the target of Panlong's statement is the high-ranking officials of the Lingxu Royal Court and various vassal demon kingdoms, not ordinary people." He Lingchuan really knows Beijia well. "There are a lot of fanatical believers in Beijia, who are confused and superstitious about the gods. Let alone if the Holy Venerable Lingxu lost a treasure, even if he lost a chamber pot, they would be willing to risk their lives to get it back for Him."
Wen Daolun looked at him and said, "I always have this feeling that you have not only been to Bekaa, but also know that country very well."
What's the point of just going there?
Outsiders who have visited Bekaa are often misled by its appearance, impressed by its power, and tamed by its civilization.
How many people can see through its true nature?
He Lingchuan accepted Wen Daolun's compliment with a smile, and then said, "Your Majesty's foreshadowing should have already shown its power."
"Indeed, over the past year or so, more and more royal officials and vassal states have submitted memorials advising against the attack on Panlong."
He Lingchuan nodded: "They're not the mainstream opinion, are they?"
"No, after all, the Holy Venerable Lingxu is the supreme ruler of Bega. He has the final say, and he has the most courtiers who are attached to the gods. But the voices of opposition are also growing louder and louder. I think the Demon Emperor is deliberately indulging them and trying to put pressure on the Heavenly Palace. Not long ago, the Imperial Preceptor of the Autumn Palace, Tan Bangyan, was attacked by many ministers under the Heavenly Palace because he had some complaints about the Western Expedition. He is also a strong supporter of the Demon Emperor."
“It was a mistake on Bega’s part to not crush Panlong at the very beginning of the war, or perhaps it was due to a lack of strength.” After all, Panlong was no longer the poor and weak country it was a decade or so ago. He Lingchuan was still full of confidence. “As long as we win a few more battles, the pressure on Lingxu City and the Heavenly Palace will only increase.”
The seemingly invincible enemy, upon closer analysis, actually possesses numerous weaknesses and irreconcilable contradictions. Panlong's current challenge lies in whether it can effectively utilize these contradictions to create an opportunity for survival.
Lions and tigers know where the elephant's weaknesses lie, but knowing them is useless because they can't exploit them.
The sand table now shows the full picture of the three fronts of the Panbei War, involving parts of the territories of both countries.
He Lingchuan pointed at Beka and asked, "What are the specific attitudes of the various vassal demon kingdoms towards this war?"
"Apart from a few who submitted petitions, the rest all sent troops to support them; it's just a matter of time. Compared to the Lingxu Royal Court, the Fanyao Kingdom has even less room to maneuver in its struggle against the Heavenly Gods."
He Lingchuan then pressed on, "Which were earlier, which were later, and what was the reason?"
Wen Daolun recounted everything, then emphasized one particular intelligence report:
"By the way, the Xuluo Kingdom, which ranks high among the twelve demon kingdoms, has just experienced an internal strife."
At this critical juncture? "Is it related to the Pan Clam War?"
"King Xuluo was already quite ill. I heard that he specifically designated the crown prince to succeed him and left him the entire giant ape army."
He Lingchuan raised an eyebrow: "Wait, the giant ape legion that appeared in Shanda Port not long ago?"
Didn't King Xuluo leave them to the Crown Prince? Why are they back at the Panlong front line?
“Yes, they are formidable in combat,” Wen Daolun continued. “The second prince of Xuluo Kingdom is powerful and ambitious, and his army is even more capable. That’s why the old Demon King left the giant ape legion he built to the crown prince to intimidate his second son. But just at this time, the order from the Holy Venerable Lingxu arrived, mobilizing the giant ape legion to attack us.”
"King Xuluo initially disagreed, but perhaps the environment on the southern front of the Panlong Wasteland was too suitable for the giant apes to fight, so the Heavenly Demon insisted on sending them there. King Xuluo asked the Demon Emperor to plead for them, but this time, the Holy Venerable Lingxu refused to give face to anyone and went his own way. After three orders were issued, the giant ape army also boarded a ship and came to the front line. As a result, five days ago, King Xuluo suddenly died of illness, and the Second Prince immediately raised an army."
With the foundation laid by the expansion of the past few years, Panlong Kingdom now has smooth intelligence channels to the outside world. Major events that happened in Bega three to five days ago can be quickly reported to Panlong.
"Was the death of King Suro related to the second prince?"
With the powerful and loyal troops under his father's command transferred away by the Holy Venerable Lingxu, the entire Bega Kingdom's attention was once again focused on foreign wars. For the second prince of Xuluo Kingdom, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
If it were He Lingchuan in his shoes, he would never have missed this golden opportunity.
“That’s unclear. In short, the Kingdom of Xuluo is currently in a state of chaos, and the Crown Prince and the Second Prince have not yet decided a winner. Hmm, it shouldn’t be that soon.” Wen Daolun was quite familiar with the system of Bega. “According to Bega’s old practice, the Lingxu Royal Court rarely interferes in the internal affairs of the vassal demon kingdoms. Usually, they wait until they decide a winner before the Heavenly Demon crowns the victor to acknowledge its rule over the country.”
"Not yet crowned, hmm." He Lingchuan tapped his knuckles lightly on the table twice. "Beijia's internal pressure is immense; it would be a shame not to make good use of it."
Wen Daolun smiled bitterly: "How could we not know? But we really can't find a breakthrough. Although there are many complaints within Bega, the Holy Venerable Lingxu still has it under his control. So many vassal demon kingdoms have obediently sent troops, and none of them dare to resist it."
“Yes, the Holy Venerable Lingxu still rules Bega.” He Lingchuan’s eyes flashed. “To put it more deeply, this rule is achieved by controlling various vassal demon kingdoms and holding the Demon Emperor’s royal court hostage. Therefore, if you want to shake the Holy Venerable Lingxu’s position, you probably have to start with this relationship.”
Wen Daolun asked, puzzled, "How can you do that?"
"It won't be easy," He Lingchuan thought to himself, "but it's worth a try!"
"Let me ask you one more question," he thought for a moment and then said, "Do you know the current situation of General Lingxu, Fushanlie?"
……
The following morning, Hu Min led the Tiger Wing Legion on a secret departure.
All the soldiers thought this was a reinforcement mission, but after leaving Panlong City and entering the wilderness, He Lingchuan walked up to them and revealed his true colors.
Panlong War God Returns!
At first, everyone couldn't believe their eyes, and then suddenly, thunderous cheers erupted in this desolate wilderness.
(End of this chapter)