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Chapter 430 In another country, I witnessed a familiar scene! (Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets)

Xu Zifeng didn't understand, but Commander Yun Xu knew that this was where Li Chen's brilliance as the ruler of a superpower lay.

To give a simple example, if Li Chen were to send Xu Zifeng to attack Xingluo Kingdom, wouldn't Xingluo Kingdom fight back to the death upon receiving the news?

In that case, the Eternal Day Empire achieved its goal, because it wanted to both sell military equipment and reap profits, and also wanted the southern states to deplete the Tian Ce Dynasty's military strength.

Since the Tian Ce army is going to attack Xing Luo Kingdom, Xing Luo Kingdom can't just sit and wait to be destroyed.

But Li Chen didn't tell Xu Zifeng who to fight, he just told him to advance one thousand meters every day.

Then the southern kingdoms wouldn't dare to provoke the Tian Ce army; who would dare to provoke them? Wouldn't that be courting death?

This created a situation where Li Chen was asking the kings of the southern kingdoms to guess what he was going to do.

Since it's just a guess, they're bound to be afraid.

One thing is certain: the southern kingdoms will not provoke the Tian Ce army unless the Tian Ce army specifically targets them.

King Dai Wuchang of Xingluo Kingdom is a perfect example. To put it bluntly, the Tian Ce army is very far away from their country, and he is already terrified of it.

Because he really didn't know what Li Chen was going to do, and he didn't dare to provoke Li Chen.

Human beings are far less afraid of the unknown than of danger.

Because of the unknown, and with the Tian Ce army still far away, Dai Wuchang couldn't sit still and wanted to find an opportunity to kneel down to Li Chen.

That's right, most people don't even have the chance to kneel down before Li Chen.

Just like the King of Tasha, he knew that not everyone was qualified to be Li Chen's dog. He was one of the few who was barely qualified because he was the King of Tasha.

The Tian Ce Dynasty, like the Yong Zhou Empire, has no intention of starting a war at this stage; they are both focused on selling goods.

One is simply an honest businessman who sells better products, earns a good reputation, and pursues sustainable development, which will bring in a steady stream of customers in the future.

One is a ruthless businessman who only wants to reap the benefits. He just wants to get the money first and maybe even make these customers work for him for free.

This is a game between two superpowers, which Xu Zifeng can't understand because he lacks the necessary status, position, and experience.

Commander Yun Xu and Xu Zifeng's father, Prince Zhennan Xu Su, were able to understand it, so Xu Su didn't come to help.

Otherwise, how could a father not feel heartache for his precious son who is right here?

Of course, without Li Chen's order, the Prince of Zhennan was also very obedient and dared not make any rash moves.

The Prince of Zhennan actually hated Yun Xu very much. The reason he was so nice to him last time they met was because his son worked for Yun Xu. If Yun Xu really wanted to make Xu Zifeng suffer, he had plenty of ways to do so.

However, Yun Xu really didn't dare to target Xu Zifeng. Xu Zifeng was personally appointed by the emperor. Just based on this identity alone, unless Xu Zifeng committed some serious mistake, Yun Xu really couldn't touch him.

Given Yun Xu's prestige, Xu Zifeng naturally behaved himself.

Having finally become the commander of an expedition, Yun Xu thought there would be a battle to be fought, but it turned out to be just a show of force.

He was wondering if any small, unsuspecting countries nearby would dare to come and try their luck, so he could earn some military merits for his soldiers.

As a result, these small countries have been cooperating in this way. In the past, they would take the initiative to give way, and then the generals and kings of the small countries would personally offer their condolences. Today, it is even more outrageous. They even swept the ground for the Tian Ce army and cleaned up the route that the Tian Ce army was going to take.

This left Yunxu with nowhere to vent his anger.

With nothing else to do, Xu Zifeng asked Yun Xu if he should take the initiative to cause some trouble.

Since he had fought in this region before and defeated many countries, we could actually bring up some old grievances.

Yun Xu said it was unnecessary and that he should not influence His Majesty's strategy.

Those who are subjects must obey.

Xu Zifeng naturally obeyed and didn't say anything more.

The former border of the Uloya Empire is now part of the territory of the Baifan Kingdom.

Li Chen arrived at a large city occupied by the Baifan Kingdom, where the flags flying on the city walls had been changed.

Logically, entering and leaving the city should be very strictly controlled during this period, but when the soldiers of the Baifan Kingdom guarding the city heard that Li Chen was from the Tian Ce Dynasty, they immediately let him pass with great respect and were extremely polite.

Upon entering the city, Li Chen was stunned. It wasn't because of the impeccable discipline of the Bai Fan Kingdom's army, but because he saw many "familiar" figures.

Those were merchants from various merchant guilds of the Tian Ce Dynasty, including Jiang Rong's own guild.

These businessmen are enthusiastically involved in urban construction; some are measuring land, while others are directing workers to build houses.

Merchants are the type who won't get up early for nothing. The Kingdom of Baifan must have amassed wealth by occupying these places. If they want to develop this place, their own country's construction capabilities alone are certainly not enough.

We must seek help from the construction guilds of the Tian Ce Dynasty. They'll definitely come if they can make money.

War is dangerous? Not at all. Haven't you seen that our Tian Ce army has already crossed the border? I don't believe anyone dares to attack us. Making money is the priority.

"You've already started working after just two days of fighting?" Li Chen clicked his tongue in amazement; the speed was astounding.

It seems that the Kingdom of Baifan truly considers this place as its own territory.

Li Chen couldn't help but think to himself: I never expected that these Tian Ce merchants would be advancing even faster than the Tian Ce army.

All I did was open up trade policies, and you're all responding way too enthusiastically?

Just as Li Chen and Zhu Zhuying were strolling along the street, a commotion suddenly broke out ahead.

Several soldiers from the Kingdom of Baifan were seen beating up a few young men in the street.

Zhu Zhuying asked in confusion, "Didn't they say that the Bai Fan Kingdom's army treats civilians very well? Why are they beating people in the street?"

After questioning them, it was learned that these young men were thugs from the former Uloya Empire who had just stolen the money pouch from the Tian Ce merchant.

After the merchants reported the incident to the authorities, soldiers from the Kingdom of Baifan immediately arrested them and began "corrective" education.

"You dare steal from Lord Tian Ce? You're tired of living, aren't you?"

A general from the Kingdom of Baifan shouted a stern rebuke.

"Remember this, if you dare to cause trouble again, you'll be sent straight to the mine!"

The thugs were beaten black and blue and begged for mercy.

The local people watching not only showed no sympathy, but cheered instead.

People from the Tian Ce Dynasty seem to receive extremely high treatment in this country.

Li Chen and Zhu Zhuying exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise in each other's eyes.

The protection afforded to Tian Ce merchants by the Bai Fan Kingdom is surprisingly extensive.

It was just an ordinary merchant who lost his wallet, yet a general of considerable rank personally intervened.

Once the merchant returns home, he will definitely spread the word, and many more merchants will come here to do business.

Frequent trade enabled the Kingdom of Baifan to gradually develop.

"Your Majesty, the King of Baifan is quite capable. It seems he has also studied in the Tiance Dynasty?" Zhu Zhuying was very curious about the King of Baifan. He had such military strength, yet he had been biding his time and only now unleashed it.

Li Chen pondered for a moment, seemingly searching through his memories.

"I remember that when the late emperor was alive, he liked to go to the Fire of Battle Academy. Sometimes, when he was in the mood, he would even teach some students himself. It can be said that the king of Baifan Kingdom received guidance from the late emperor."

Li Chen is a homebody. As for how he knew all this, it's because he had already done a lot of research before he arrived.

Since the purpose is to travel incognito, it is essential to have a basic understanding of these countries.

Eunuch Cui had prepared a lot of information, and Li Chen found the intelligence about the King of Baifan.

He had already shown great talent when he was studying at the Firefire Combat Academy.

After returning home, he changed his previous arrogance and became very low-key, which was because he had been guided by a wise person.

Of course, if we're talking about being low-key, everyone thinks that Li Chen was truly low-key before he became emperor.

After ascending the throne, he maintained a low profile, as he was rarely in the palace.
(End of this chapter)