King Chaori escaped from the Western Regions, returned to Tianzhu, and headed south all the way 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 encountered
to such a huge fiasco.
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 was achieved through victory again and again. But this victory overturned everything before, making King Chaori extremely unwilling.
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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, please see me."
"please come in!"
King Chaori gave an order.
Emperor Mo 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 troops from Gandhara Province have arrived at Huashi City to gather. This time, Gandhara Province has sent 15,000 elite troops, including thirty war elephants."
"good, very good!"
A bright smile appeared in King Chaori's eyes, and he praised: "With this batch of troops, plus the previous troops from Punjab Province, Balayaga Province, Madara Province and other places, we have re-raised the troops.
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, there won't be a big defeat."
King Chaori's eyes were bright and he said: "This time, our army is unprecedentedly large in number, and it has further gathered more war elephants. We will definitely win after the spring of next year."
Although he was defeated by the Ming Dynasty this time, King Chaori himself also had some influence.
However, Tianzhu has a goal.
King Chaori gave cakes to everyone and all the 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 the 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.
It would not be possible for everyone to think that King Chaori was in trouble after losing once. After all, this defeat was ultimately due to the backlash of the war elephant.
After what King Chaori said, he seemed very confident and had fighting spirit.
However, when he looked at Vishnu, he saw a solemn look on Vishnu's eyebrows, and said in a deep voice: "Vishnu, what's going on with you looking like you're hesitating to speak? Could it be that,
Is there anything else?"
Vishnu quickly said: "Reporting to His Majesty the King and fighting 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 abbot 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 do not agree, which has led 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 don't prepare to fight Lu Xuan now, why don't you wait 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, just retreat."
"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.
He was already showing his murderous intent without concealment.
For King Chaori, the caste system was just a tool for him to control Tianzhu, and everything else was 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. When he saw King Chaori's actions and listened to King Chaori's tone, he quickly said: "Your Majesty, I also think that Brahma is a little self-righteous. He only supported the king back then.
Your Majesty once, and from then on, it was His Majesty the King who supported Brahma, and that is why 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.
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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 weird 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, I think it is necessary to ask Brahma to come to the hall and explain it clearly to His Majesty 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 yet made the final decision, but Vishnu's words completely strengthened King Chaori's determination.
Brahma's problem must be solved.
Otherwise, the war will be delayed.
King Chaori ordered: "Vishnu, go there personally and invite 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 brought Brahma and Rathayya to the outside of the main hall. Along the way, Vishnu ignored Brahma at all and talked to Rathayya. Vishnu's eagerness made Rathaye
Tuoye was also a little flattered.
Something is wrong!
Lantuoye noticed that the situation was a bit strange.
However, Lantuoye 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 with His Majesty the King.
Rathayya calmed down his mind, 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: "Poverty monk Fanmo, pay your respects 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 bit old. 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, after the first battle begins, if the follow-up cannot be stopped, the other side will definitely be completely defeated."
"It's almost impossible to lose both sides."
"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 other side 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 smoke all over the ground, and dreamed of untouchables like Sudras and Dalits coming to devour us. This is even more
Not a good sign."
"absurd!"
King Chaori 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, unwillingness, and greed, anger, and ignorance have influenced your actions. 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 in a deep voice: "If you can use the blood of the old monk to awaken His Majesty the King, then you can do it."
Chaori King still had not taken action yet, and further said: "Fanmo, I will give you the last chance."
Fanmo took advantage of the situation and said: "Your Majesty, 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?"
Fanmo 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 his 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 boundless and there is a shore."
After the words fell, Fanmo lowered his head and died.
King Chaori said coldly: "I only believe in myself. What's more, 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.
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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 of them entered and saw Fanmo sitting on the ground with his head hanging down. It was only when they walked in that they noticed that Fanmo had been killed.
Vishnu's expression was calm and unchanged.
Lantuoye was surprised.
He thought of Fanmo's persistence during this period, which had been promoting a truce and that he could not continue to fight the Ming Dynasty. Then he thought that King Chaori was constantly recruiting soldiers and constantly preparing for war. Everything was different.
This was obviously a conflict between Fanmo and King Chaori, so he was dealt with.
Lantuoye saluted and said: "Your Majesty the King."
King Chaori lost his patience and said: "Randuya, Brahma passed away. Prajna Temple needs someone to take charge of the overall situation. I have 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 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 Super Sun King.
Only if he can complete the task, King Chaori will 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 complete the agreement. 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 go to more distant places to spread Buddhism."
King Chaori looked approvingly and said, "You are very good. I believe that you will be able to complete the task."
Lantuoye 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."
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King Chaori 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.
, making the glory of Tianzhu shine in the Ming Dynasty. I am not an ordinary person."
In the main hall, low humming could be heard.
King Chaori still has a strong sense of confidence in his heart.