"How could that be? Putting aside the fact that I don't like being someone's subordinate, my martial prowess would inevitably make me a thorn in the side of the enemy, not to mention causing suspicion among my own people. It's not a good thing for someone to outshine their master," Wang Han said, shaking his head.
"Ah, this... if the master family is unwilling to contend for supremacy or submit to the feudal lords, then why would they deliberately spread their reputation?" Xi Zhicai was truly perplexed. He couldn't fathom Wang Han's intentions.
"A warring faction vying for supremacy will inevitably lead to widespread suffering and heavy casualties, severely damaging the very foundation of the nation. Furthermore, numerous foreign tribes are eyeing us covetously, posing a significant threat," Wang Han said, shaking his head. "My wish is for this warring faction to end as soon as possible, to find a ruler most suitable for China, one who will not harm the nation's foundation, but instead strengthen the nation, deterring foreign tribes from wreaking havoc. Moreover, I will have fewer reservations when dealing with foreign tribes. In addition, I possess a high-yield grain seed that can solve the problem of food for the Chinese people."
Wang Han knew his own situation well; he could leave this world at any time due to the "cheat code" (a feature in Chinese fantasy novels). Therefore, Wang Han didn't want to contend for supremacy. He didn't want to die halfway through or just after achieving dominance, which would truly be doing someone else's bidding for victory, and all his efforts would be in vain. Helping others fight for supremacy was not only something Wang Han disliked—being someone's subordinate. Another reason was that Wang Han didn't want to help any of the warlords of the Three Kingdoms, because their bloodshed had severely depleted the vitality of China, giving the Five Barbarian Tribes an opportunity. Furthermore, Wang Han had no intention of restoring the already corrupt Han Dynasty. Therefore, Wang Han's real goal was to weaken the foreign tribes and secretly manipulate the Three Kingdoms.
"Hearing my master's words is better than reading for ten years! I never expected my master to have such a profound sense of national righteousness and such far-sighted vision. In this way, with the balance of power shifting, foreign tribes will weaken and China will become stronger. The problem of foreign tribes that has plagued China for thousands of years will also be solved, and China will be permanently strong. It was Xi Zhicai who was short-sighted." Upon hearing this, Xi Zhicai's eyes lit up, and he admired Wang Han immensely. In this way, not only would they have made a tremendous contribution to China and earned a lasting reputation, but their family would also be honored for generations. Moreover, no matter who came to power in the future, they would be granted titles and ranks, and even if dynasties changed in the future, they would still be praised.
Thinking of this, Xi Zhicai immediately knelt down before Wang Han and said, "My lord has such foresight and ambition, and such a magnanimous heart for the nation. I have been short-sighted and narrow-minded. If my lord does not mind, I am willing to serve my lord as my master and accompany him behind the scenes to fight for a glorious future for the Chinese nation."
"Okay." Wang Han nodded happily.
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