Mission Accomplished

After taking another punch from Tang Chen, Kong Changming wisely stopped keeping him in suspense and explained his plan at once.

"My lord, please stop hitting me. My plan is for the two countries to merge into one government, divided into two regions. Each region would choose a governor, with the emperors of our two empires taking those posts. Each region would govern itself, but both would have to follow a shared set of rules, agreed upon together and binding on both sides."

Tang Chen had little feel for politics, but Kong Changming's proposal sounded fine to him.

He said, "Then send someone to discuss it with the emperor of the Sun Empire. If both sides agree, put it into effect. I have no objections, but I do have one requirement."

Kong Changming hurriedly bowed. "My lord, what is your requirement? Please tell me."

Tang Chen did not beat around the bush. "I don't care who holds what office or position from now on. But every household, regardless of status, must worship my statue and remember my divine title: the God of Strength."

With that, Tang Chen took a statue forged from Thousand-Refined Iron out of his Storage Soul Tool and handed it to Kong Changming.

Kong Changming took it, and his eyes lit up as he examined the iron.

What incredible forging skill.

Kong Changming marveled inwardly.

He then said to Tang Chen, "Rest assured, my lord. I'll issue this decree immediately."

Tang Chen was delighted to hear it and patted Kong Changming on the shoulder.

"I can trust you to handle it."

Afterward, Tang Chen found a place to sit and quietly watched the two empires negotiate.

With Tang Chen's strength hanging over them, the negotiations went smoothly.

After all, the arrangement did not harm their interests. It