As for intellectual currents, within a flourishing, still-rising civilization as powerful as Kindling Human Civilization, there would certainly be a hundred schools of thought contending, a hundred flowers blooming, and a thousand boats racing... Or perhaps they were all useless~
"The coronation of a new hegemon of the river system usually calls for a grand ceremony befitting their status.
I think this campaign would be perfect for it.
I want supreme command.
They say when husband and wife are of one heart, they can cut through metal.
When it's time for you to do your part, don't slack off."
Wang Dong straightened his expression slightly and spoke to Lin Xiaogui.
"All right, got it, Lord Tiger of Black Stone~"
Lin Xiaogui gave him a playful, coquettish little eye-roll and replied.
Wang Dong felt his heart grow warm.
They say absence makes the heart grow fonder. The ancients had it right.
There was no need to rush anything else. Business came first.
Wang Dong wasted no time. He immediately called a high-level meeting through the Black Stone Kingdom's military network.
Those attending were the core members of the Black Stone Kingdom. Besides "old hands" like Dicimov, Chen Detong, and Philip, there were also quite a few new faces.
Most of them were the cream of the crop who had risen through the Black Stone Kingdom's bureaucracy in recent years.
A small number had been brought aboard during the annexation of the New Song Kingdom. Old Master Zong was among them.
"I'll personally take full responsibility for this campaign. What do you all think?"
After a brief exchange of greetings, Wang Dong skipped the long speech and went straight to the first item on the agenda.
"Lord Tiger of Black Stone is taking the field. I have no objections."
"Excellent! With