471: Chapter 471 Zhao Fusu Gradually Takes Control of the Situation

"Everyone."

Zhao Fusu cupped his hands in greeting to the crowd, his demeanor elegant, causing many to nod in secret as their respect for him deepened.

Then, Zhao Fusu spoke slowly, "I wonder how much you all truly know about the Mauryan Empire?"

As soon as these words were spoken, most of those present looked blank, their eyes filled with confusion and incomprehension.

Clearly, their impression of this distant and mysterious Mauryan Empire was quite hazy.

All of this was within Zhao Fusu's expectations.

After all, there were few people at the moment who knew the details of the Mauryan Empire; the vast majority had only come in response to Xiang Liang's call.

"If we wish to travel to the Mauryan Empire, we must take the Hexi Corridor, cross the Thirty-Six Kingdoms of the Western Regions, enter the territory of the Sogdians, pass through the lands of the Glandia Dynasty, and only then can we enter the Mauryan Empire via the Khyber Pass."

Zhao Fusu spoke eloquently and with great clarity.

At first, Xiang Liang was full of displeasure and wanted to stop Zhao Fusu, fearing that he would steal all the limelight.

However, Zhao Fusu's subsequent in-depth analysis of the Mauryan Empire left him greatly shocked.

Xiang Liang himself had carefully studied the map of the Mauryan Empire and knew that the land was vast and boundless, with continuous plains, truly a prosperous place.

It was truly a pity that such a precious land was occupied by those blood-drinking Orcs who wouldn't even spare a lizard.

But regarding much of the detailed intelligence on the Mauryan Empire, Xiang Liang's knowledge was limited.

He understood in his heart that with his current strength, wanting to monopolize the Mauryan Empire was nothing more than a pipe dream.

Those Orcs wouldn't even spare a lizard; were they really that easy to deal with?!

Even if a mosquito flew past an Orc, it would have to quickly cover its backside!

Therefore, Xiang Liang wanted to unite various forces to head to the Mauryan Empire together and secure a foothold.

But now, the fact that the power behind Zhao Fusu could easily obtain intelligence on the Mauryan Empire indicated that this power was far stronger than Xiang Liang had imagined.

This was both a huge threat and, at the same time, a potentially excellent partner for cooperation. Xiang Liang's expression changed rapidly as he struggled internally.

Just as he was hesitating, Zhao Fusu spoke again, "Everyone, if we head to the Mauryan Empire in the name of restoring our nations, firstly, it will be difficult to unite people's hearts, making us like a tray of loose sand; secondly, it will be hard to gain sufficient support."

Zhao Fusu's earnest words were like a heavy hammer striking the drums of everyone's hearts, causing those present to nod in agreement; even the usually arrogant Xiang Liang couldn't help but take notice.

His brows furrowed tightly, and a complex, unreadable expression flashed in his eyes.

On one hand, he was full of resentment, watching helplessly as Zhao Fusu so easily won recognition before everyone, while his own painstakingly built dominance was facing an unprecedented challenge; on the other hand, the curiosity surging deep within him like a tide was like an invisible claw, scratching at his heart and driving him to urgently want to know what kind of ideas Zhao Fusu held.

Xiang Liang bit his lip slightly, forcing himself to suppress the turmoil in his heart and struggling to squeeze a smile onto his face, attempting to create an air of nonchalance.

He took two steps toward Zhao Fusu and said with feigned ease, "Prince Xiong Xin, I am truly intrigued by your subsequent insights. I wonder if you could elaborate further for us?"

"Yes, Prince Xiong Xin, tell us quickly!"

Tian Feng, Han Zhao, and Zhao Xuan had already become Zhao Fusu's loyal followers. At this moment, they were looking at Zhao Fusu with curious faces, their eyes sparkling with anticipation, eager to hear what came next.

Not only that, but even the First Emperor, who had been standing quietly by Zhao Fusu's side like a bodyguard, couldn't help but show a look of curiosity now, his gaze fixed intently on Zhao Fusu, waiting for him to continue.