Thousands of miles away, at the foot of Wuhuan Mountain, in the city of Shiguo.

Inside a rather imposing house.

Several Wuhuan generals knelt outside a study in the backyard, with resolute expressions on their faces, and did not move.

It seems that he is not being punished, but is going to learn the method of death-defying remonstration passed down from China.

In the study, a young man in a Chinese gown held a brush and wrote the word "Wu Qiu" in a flamboyant manner.
A middle-aged scholar beside him looked at him carefully, then smiled and said, "Your Majesty's state of mind has improved again. No wonder you were unwilling to take over the position of King Wuhuan. I seem to understand it now."

This middle-aged man was named Zhang Ming, a native of Youzhou. He was originally a teacher. Several years ago, the Wuhuan people moved south and his hometown was massacred. He was lucky enough to survive because he could read and write. Thanks to the appreciation of Qiuliju's adopted son Tadun, he not only saved his life, but also coveted fame and fortune and worked for the Wuhuan people. He was a complete traitor.

The young man opposite him holding a brush and writing with great vigor is naturally Qiuliju's adopted son Tadun.

Originally, after Qiuliju was killed in battle, his prestige was far higher than that of Qiuliju's son Loulan, and many generals in the army recommended him as the new Wuhuan king. Just when everyone thought that the Wuhuan civil war was inevitable, Tadun took the initiative to avoid it and lived in seclusion. As a result, the Wuhuan people respected him even more.

In sharp contrast to him is the current Wuhuan King Loulan. Since he became the King of Wuhuan, he has been greedy for beauty, spending his days in debauchery and having sex without any ambition. There is a world of difference between them.

The Wuhuan generals kneeling outside today hope that Loulan will come out and restore the power of Wuhuan.

It’s a pity that after half a month, Loulan hasn’t even shown up.

"What do you mean by no desire?"

Zhang Ming did not speak rashly, but pondered for a long time: "The sea embraces all rivers, and tolerance makes it great; the cliff stands thousands of feet high, and the lack of desire makes it strong."

“No desire represents a supreme state, like a king voluntarily giving up the throne that is within his grasp.”

Tadun shook his head: "Sir, this is absurd."

"How can the ocean be so vast if it does not contain thousands of streams?"

“If the cliffs were not thousands of feet high, how could they be isolated from the world and no one could step on them?”

"In my opinion, if you have talent, you don't need to ask for anything. If you have nothing, you can't be said to have no desires."

Zhang Ming was stunned, with a puzzled look in his eyes.

Tadun seemed not to notice and said to himself: "Look at this word '求', it's very interesting."

"Open one eye and close one eye."

"This tells us that if we want to achieve this state, we must be patient for a while, so that we can get it more perfectly."

"Just like I did a few months ago, if I use the power in my hands to take the position of Wuhuan King for myself."

"First, I am ungrateful and I am sorry for my adoptive father's kindness in raising and educating me. After all, if I hadn't been saved by my adoptive father, I would be nothing more than a cowherd now. How much could I have achieved?"

"The second is to bully the weak. Loulan has been spoiled since childhood and is not liked by others. She herself does not have much ability."

"But he is the biological son of my adoptive father after all. Since my adoptive father has not designated a successor, he has an innate advantage." "The three of them are unwilling to accept the throne. With the above two points and the loyalty of many tribal leaders to my adoptive father, a war is inevitable if he takes over Wuhuan."

"The Wuhuan are now facing internal and external troubles. The powerful China may go north at any time to expand its territory. If we fight among ourselves, we will suffer heavy losses. How can China give up this God-given opportunity?"

"So I couldn't take the position of Wuhuan King, which was so easy to obtain, and I could only endure it."

"The result is obvious. My guess is correct. Lou Lan is too young. How can he not be arrogant when he has never held power?"

"In just a few months, everyone from tribal leaders to ordinary people knew that he was incompetent and moody."

"That's why those people outside are willing to come here every day and kneel down obediently. Otherwise, with these people being so rebellious, why would they come here?"

At the end, a smile appeared on Tadun's face involuntarily, and it was obvious that he was in a very good mood at the moment.

Zhang Ming, who was standing by, clapped his hands and laughed, "You said that I taught Your Majesty to recognize Chinese characters and read, but in fact Your Majesty's attainments are much higher than mine. You have a very insightful view of the problem."

"It's just that there's something I don't know whether I should say or not."

Tadun smiled and said, "We already have a gentleman's agreement. No matter what you say, you can say it. If you are right, you will be rewarded. If you are wrong, I will not blame you."

“If the ocean did not have the heart of a hundred rivers, how could it be so vast and boundless, and never dry up?”

Zhang Ming stroked his mustache and said softly, "Too much is as bad as too little. Now the time is almost right. It's time for the king to come out. I heard that the immature Wuhuan King is ready to take action against the generals outside."

"These generals are the backbone of our Wuhuan. If one of them is not prepared, they will all die at the hands of their own people. It would be too unfair."

Tadun was silent for a while, then sighed and said, "It's not the right time yet!"

"If we act now, we can certainly take away all the power of Wuhuan, but we will still be cursed."

"Since ancient times, those who have accomplished great things must have a legitimate reason. Even Chen Sheng and Wu Guang understood this truth. Don't you understand it?"

"So we have no choice but to wait. Until the opportunity arises, we can only let Loulan do whatever it wants."

"But I can't let anything happen to the generals who are here. Otherwise, who would dare to come and play this good show with me?"

"Well, you go meet them later and tell them that I cannot be a heartless and ungrateful person, and the King of Wuhuan cannot be a heartless and ungrateful person either."

"so"

Before he could finish his words, he heard a burst of hurried footsteps.

"Your Majesty, there is urgent military information coming from Shanggu."

(End of this chapter)