strictlysupreme Chapter 484 Seizing the First-Mover Advantage
Chapter 484 Seizing the First-Mover Advantage
After returning to Yancheng from Zhoucheng, Bai Tian told Ji Jun about the situation in Zhoucheng.
Ji Jun sighed helplessly, "It's a pity that it's no longer possible to develop science in Jiuzhou. My uncle's previous blockade of spirit stones was too severe. It shouldn't have been like this."
Bai Tian shook his head. "Science isn't suited to Jiuzhou. Jiuzhou's cultivation civilization is already very advanced, so science isn't very useful. However, combining science with cultivation is a very suitable model for developing a new civilization. Their choice is correct."
"Ji Jun, I'm telling you this just to make you understand. As time goes by, the civilization of this world will become more and more colorful. Jiuzhou needs to progress, otherwise it may be turned against other civilizations and become a target of war."
While the civilizations surrounding Kyushu were rapidly developing, Kyushu itself was mired in internal conflict. If this continued, Kyushu would be in serious trouble.
How could Ji Jun not know this, but right now Jiuzhou really had no way to unite again.
Bai Tian pondered, "The only solution I can think of right now is what I said before: separate and then reunite... Of course, this method is very cold-blooded and will kill many people. But I can't think of any other way."
Ji Jun sighed again, "I can't think of that either. I originally thought that maybe we could use expansion to dissipate the pressure, but it seems that expansion is not a good option at the moment. People's hearts are too divided, and expansion will only lead to the formation of more Zhou cities."
Kyushu has been at peace for too long and needs a major change.
The great flood caused by Gonggong was actually a period of great changes, but it was suppressed by Zhuanxu and has been postponed until now.
The situation in Kyushu today is really getting worse and worse.
To put it bluntly, everything was still related to the previous issue of lifespan. The path to immortality had just begun, and this transitional period was incredibly difficult, with no idea how to fill it.
The most direct way is to capture some people and throw them onto an island, letting them study ascension or deeper cultivation.
But ascension is not something that can be achieved overnight. Ji Jun has not been able to lay the groundwork for so many years. It is too difficult.
Seeing Ji Jun full of melancholy, I felt a little distressed during the day. This child is really not easy, all the problems have accumulated to this period of his life.
In fact, if Ji Jun had been allowed to do things freely during the reign of Emperor Zhuanxu, Jiuzhou would not have developed into what it is today. In the middle and late period of Emperor Zhuanxu's reign, too many problems arose, and Ji Jun did not have enough power at that time.
By the end of Zhuanxu's reign, Ji Jun had enough power, but he could no longer solve the problem...
Bai Tian stayed in Yancheng for another month. He and Ji Jun had already agreed to go to Daishan to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth in a month.
Just then, news came from the south.
Very interesting, it’s actually because of Nan Yuan!
A few young men from Jicheng went to Nancheng and participated in a so-called ball game to get Nanyuan, but they wanted to get more pills and injured a few young men from Nancheng. As a result, the incident became a big deal and those young men were locked up.
The incident erupted, quickly sparking a dispute. Jicheng sent people over, but they were driven away before they could even enter South City...
After Ji Jun got the news, he found Bai Tian immediately.
After listening to Ji Jun's story, Bai Tian sighed secretly. Nancheng's layout was really clever. They had been taking advantage of Jiuzhou's prejudice against Nancheng.
If nothing unexpected happens, Nancheng will probably have already started a war by now. And as long as the war breaks out, Nancheng will be completely separated from Jiuzhou...
Ji Jun's expression was a bit complicated: "Haotian, this matter is obviously small, but they made a big fuss. Many people from Jicheng and Yuancheng rushed over. Especially Yuancheng, they sent an army there. It feels like something is out of control."
Bai Tian glanced at Ji Jun and sighed softly, "Ji Jun, it's really hard for you to be the co-leader. Nancheng is going to break away from Jiuzhou."
Ji Jun's expression changed drastically: "How could it be..."
Bai Tian shook his head slightly. "I can't say more. Just let it sink in. Actually, ever since Gong Gong, Nancheng has been gradually disengaging. All I can say is that Zhuanxu didn't handle Nancheng's problems well."
Ji Jun opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say, and finally he sighed.
Obviously, Ji Jun also understood the problem...
Bai Tian continued, "After Nancheng breaks away, I suspect other cities will follow suit. Jiuzhou will fall apart."
"Besides, you've only just taken the throne and haven't even completed the Fengshan ceremony yet. I think they'll definitely take advantage of this gap."
Ji Junduan was bitter: "Actually, it was really inappropriate for my uncle to build the Heavenly Army back then. The Heavenly Army was too powerful, and they forcibly suppressed many problems. Not only did he suppress them, but after the Fengshan ceremony, my uncle also dismantled the Heavenly Army. As a result, the Heavenly Army I control now is very different from the Heavenly Army back then."
"Yes, once formed, it shouldn't be disbanded." Bai Tian sighed, "Although the forces needed to be dispersed due to floods and other reasons. But in reality, you could have retained the name of the Heavenly Army and recalled it when necessary. Unfortunately, it's too late to say this now."
Bai Tian said calmly, "Ji Jun, you have to be more decisive from now on. Remember what I said, if we can control Yancheng and Heitiancheng, there is still hope for Jiuzhou."
Ji Jun nodded: "Yuancheng should be no problem. I can still take Yancheng, Yuancheng and Heitiancheng. As for the others, it's hard to say..."
Suddenly, Ji Jun thought of something, and his eyes sparkled. "Haotian, what do you think will happen if I declare the founding of a country at this time?"
Bai Tian was stunned.
Ji Jun said in a low voice, "I will give up the Fengshan ceremony and instead declare myself the co-lord of Jiuzhou and the first lord of Jiuzhou by establishing a nation. I will mainly base myself on Yancheng, Yuancheng, and Heitiancheng."
"Then, we shout out the slogan 'Nine Provinces Under Heaven'. Nine Provinces Under Heaven, the First Country of Nine Provinces. This will at least make those people more wary..."
This thought really surprised Bai Tian. Declaring the establishment of a nation during this dark time was a risky undertaking. However, it was also very useful.
Tianzhou to the east hadn't established a nation yet, and Zhoucheng to the northwest hadn't even started either. Jiuzhou took the first step, gaining a first-mover advantage.
"Ji Jun, I think it's feasible." Bai Tian narrowed his eyes slightly. "Even if other cities start to cause chaos, it can be considered a national affair. In other words, no matter how much trouble they cause, it belongs to the country of Jiuzhou and is an internal struggle. If an external force appears to help them, then you can suppress it without restraint."
"However, you need to confirm that you can maintain control of Yancheng and Heitiancheng, or at least have a certain advantage."
"Don't worry about that. I can even guarantee this for the Dao Sect." Ji Jun said sternly, "As long as the three cities and the Dao Sect are there, I will be the co-lord of the Nine Provinces. This is also the rule."
"Haotian, I've made up my mind. I'll start preparing immediately and declare the founding of a nation before South City secedes..."