Rise of the Heavens

Chapter 284 The Essentials of Struggle for Hegemony (Second Change)

When talking, Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were ready to run away at any time, these days they were chased and killed several times, and they had already formed the habit of running away at any time.

Gao Cheng noticed the subtle movements of the two of them, and said with a smile, "Don't be nervous, Duke Yang's treasure house is not a great secret, besides you, everyone else knows where the treasure house is!"

"For example, Yang Xuangan, who was killed in the rebellion a few years ago, as the son of Yang Su, the Duke of Chu, knows more about the secrets of the treasure house than you two! There is also Lu Miaozi who built the treasure house, Fu Junmao of Goryeo, oh, It’s the mother you know who knows where the treasure house is! It’s just that the treasure house’s internal organs are very dangerous, and they won’t do it easily if they don’t have enough confidence!”

Kou and Xu were stunned when they heard the words. After thinking for a while, they felt that what he said made sense. The descendants of Yang Su, the Duke of Chu, have not died yet. He would definitely pass on the secrets of the treasure house to his descendants before.Thinking of this, the two couldn't help but feel a little lost.

The two of them originally thought that they were the only ones who knew this secret, and vaguely regarded Yang Gong's treasury as their own, but now they suddenly discovered that many people knew this secret, as if someone else had just snatched the treasury from them. I feel very uncomfortable in my heart.

Kou Zhong forced a smile and said, "So that's how it is! Hey, we have been hunted and killed for the secret of Duke Yang's treasury these days, and now it seems that we have been wronged for nothing!"

Gao Cheng said: "The two of you are bound by misfortune and blessing. If it weren't for these people's chasing and tempering, your strength would never have developed so fast!"

Then he took a deep look at the two people on the opposite side, and said: "There are rumors in the rivers and lakes that Yang Gong's treasury, if you get it, you can seize the world. The two of you went to Guanzhong to get the treasure house. Could it be that you also have the intention of fighting for the world?"

Kou Zhong seemed to have heard such questions a lot, as if he had been touched by a pain point, he gritted his teeth immediately and said, "That's right, although I, Kou Zhong, am a gangster in Yangzhou, I also have great ambitions, and I will definitely achieve great things in the future." Fantastic career, let those who look down on us be shocked by our achievements!"

"I want everyone in the world to know that in this world, not only the sons and daughters of noble family backgrounds can achieve great things. A little bastard like me can soar into the sky as long as he has the opportunity!"

What Kou Zhong said was impassioned, full of confidence and strong appeal.In his expression, there was still a trace of discontent that he wanted to prove to others.

Xu Ziling applauded loudly, and said: "Young Master Zhong said well, two brothers in one life, I will definitely help you achieve great things!"

With Xu Ziling's support, Kou Zhong became even more spirited, and said, "Brother Li, I know that your Li family also wants to fight for the world. If you feel that we are a threat from the Li family, you can attack us now. No matter what, we Both brothers took over!"

Gao Cheng let out a laugh, shook his head, and said, "The two of you are not my opponents at all. Another thing is, Kou Zhong, your ambition is very good, but it is not easy to win the world. I just want to ask you three Questions, first, what territory do you have now? Second question, besides the two of you, what other civil and military subordinates do you have? Third, you say you want to fight for world hegemony, okay, so do you have a strategy for fighting for the world? "

In the last world, Gao Cheng was the patriarch of the dynasty who overthrew Meng Yuan and seized the world. He has successful experience in fighting for world hegemony. The three questions he is asking now are the keys to one side's success.

If you want to achieve great things, it doesn't mean that you can achieve it. The Central Plains has a history of thousands of years, and there are only a few dynasties that can be mixed in one universe.In this world, if Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were not favored by fate, how could they have the capital to confront Li Tang?

Kou and Xu have no problem with their personalities. It is no problem to be a prince, general, or become a supreme master. The only thing is to fight for hegemony and become the emperor. They absolutely have no chance.

The most important word for an emperor is "ruthless".If you are not cruel, how can you dominate the world.Based on this alone, Kou Zhong has a huge flaw.According to the original timeline, Kou Zhong gave up half of the country for the sake of the so-called brotherhood and peace in the world.

If it is Li Shimin or Li Jiancheng.Exchange identities with Kou Zhong.For a brother like Xu Ziling, the grass on the grave may already be three feet high.In the worst case, with the help of the Song Clan, they can rule the river with Li Tang and stabilize the country for decades.

"Territory? Subordinates? Strategy?"

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling seemed to be hearing this kind of question for the first time, they couldn't help being dumbfounded on the spot.Both of them are very smart people, and they understood the meaning of this sentence in an instant.

territory?they do not!men?Well, it seems that apart from the few Ssangyong gang members they just subdued, there are no useful talents. As for the strategy?They never thought about it!

Kou Zhong opened his mouth, wanting to speak, but felt that his throat was so dry that he couldn't say anything.The two glanced at each other, realizing for the first time that it would be such a troublesome thing to achieve great things!

Seeing their expressions, Gao Cheng knew what they were thinking, and said, "Since ancient times, the struggle for hegemony in the world has been like playing chess. First compete for the four sides and four corners, and then compete for the Central Plains. Do you know what the four sides and four corners are?"

Kou Zhong thought for a while, pulled himself together, and replied: "The four sides and four corners of the world should be the four directions of the Central Plains. The northwest is Guanzhong, the northeast is Hebei and Liaodong, the southeast is Jiangnan, and the southwest is Sichuan and Shu!" Not bad, it seems that Liu Bei and Sun Quan in the Three Kingdoms period occupied Jiangnan and Sichuan..."

"This is like the Yi swordsmanship taught to us by our mother. First fight for the upper hand and be undefeated, and then advance step by step to master the overall situation?"

His mind is very flexible, and he actually connected the four sides and four corners mentioned by Gao Cheng with Yi swordsmanship.

In addition to being hunted down these days, Kou Zhong also read a lot of books besides practicing martial arts, and gained some understanding of the previous history books.

Gao Cheng nodded and said: "You are right. Now Guanzhong is occupied by us, Hebei and Liaodong are full of rebellious soldiers, Dou Jiande and Luo Yi have become powerful, and Sichuan and Shu have a unique fortress! Relatively speaking, the power in Jiangnan is weak. Some, if the two of you return to the south of the Yangtze River to raise troops, defeat Shen Faxing, Du Fuwei, and the Baling Gang, and rule the south of the Yangtze River, you will be qualified to be my opponents of the Li Clan!"

"Return to Jiangnan?"

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling's heart moved, this idea is not bad.Now that Li Xuanba already knew where Yang Gong's treasury was, they were not sure of taking away the treasures from the treasury under the watchful eye of Li Clan, so they had no choice but to give up.

In the case of failing to go to Guanzhong, returning to Jiangnan to wait for an opportunity to raise troops has become a good choice.

Gao Cheng thought to himself, these two shit-stirring sticks are in destiny, they can't be killed, they can cause chaos wherever they go, he is going to take the evil emperor's relic, and he will inevitably be besieged by experts from various sects of the devil sect If these two people come to Chang'an at the right time and attract master-level masters, with Gao Cheng's current strength, it is really too much.

Therefore, it is the best policy to persuade these two people to return to Jiangnan first, and minimize the unexpected factors.

(End of this chapter)