"Land won through force can be held for a time; a nation united by the people's hearts can endure for generations!"
As his words fell, the entire Papal Palace fell deathly silent!
Everyone stood dumbfounded, their minds shaken to the core. It was as though their thoughts had suddenly been illuminated, leaving them utterly enlightened!
What they had originally envisioned was taking advantage of the chaotic times to pacify the realm, seize control of the world, establish a nation, claim legitimacy, and wield authority over the continent!
Yet Qian Xunzong's words completely overturned everyone's entrenched way of thinking!
Do not rush to seize power. Do not rush to found a nation. First, win the people's hearts; first, stabilize the realm; first, create an age of prosperity!
Build the foundation of the realm upon the hearts of the masses, and establish the dynasty's legitimacy upon the wishes of all living beings!
Such breadth of vision, such insight, such depth of mind, such far-reaching strategy far surpassed everyone present!
Qian Xichen remained silent for a long while before slowly opening his eyes. His gaze was filled with shock and immense gratification as he praised in a deep voice, "Good! What a 'where the people's hearts go'! What a foundation to last for generations!"
"Zong'er is so young, yet his vision, his understanding, and his strategies for governing a nation surpass all that this grandfather has seen in a hundred years! His words today have awakened everyone here! Ruling the world through force is inferior to bringing peace to the world through the people's hearts! Such foresight is rare even across the ages!"
Golden Crocodile Douluo was deeply moved and nodded repeatedly. "This old man is convinced today! Zong'er's plan may seem to slow the founding of the nation, but it is actually