Chapter 24

Sir Youde, the Governor of Hong Kong, looked at the petition from the people of Hong Kong with a pained expression. The Choi family conglomerate from South Korea was threatening to cut off Hong Kong's oil supply. Without oil and natural gas, Hong Kong would soon become a stinking port. However, the will of the people could not be ignored, especially during this critical and sensitive period of the handover negotiations!

Sir Youde now felt like a rat in a wind tunnel, suffering from both sides.

"Wang Zhong is truly a troublemaker, but Reilo said that Wang Zhong is a feng shui master from the East, just like Western astrologers, possessing mysterious powers. For Selena's 18th birthday, we can invite this guy, but before that, we need to resolve this headache-inducing issue!"

Sir Youde's face was pained, but thinking of his beautiful and precious daughter, his mood seemed to improve significantly.

Inside the Zhongnanhai compound in mainland China, a special debate was also taking place.

The topic was the role the mainland government should play in this crisis.

Chairman Zong personally presided over the meeting, which was of the highest level.

After nearly half an hour of weighing the pros and cons, Chairman Zong made the final decision!

Although Hong Kong is currently under British rule, it is an inseparable part of Chinese territory!

Wang Zhong is a Hong Konger and a Chinese citizen. As a responsible major country, China has the responsibility to protect the rights of every Chinese citizen!

The mainland government issued its voice through relevant media to South Korea, stating that Wang Zhong's actions were reasonable and legal. If South Korea insists on its course, it will face irreparable consequences!

If the South Koreans still maintained the posture of an Asian economic power in the face of the economically underdeveloped mainland, their neighboring and only adversary, North Korea, had mobilized large-scale forces, with tanks and missiles distributed to each combat unit, posing a significant threat to South Korea's national security.

To protect U.S. military interests in the Asia-Pacific region, the U.S. Fifth Fleet was once again dispatched to the Korea Strait!

The U.S. President also proposed an increase in military spending to Congress at the right time.

The Soviet Union's nuclear submarines followed closely behind, sending a strong signal to the U.S.!

The 300,000 troops of the Northeast Military Region of China began unconventional emergency drills, with ammunition always loaded, and the combat readiness level was raised by one level!

"The Chinese people have stood up. If anyone wants to start a war at China's doorstep, they must be prepared for China's participation in the war!"

The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a strong statement again.

The situation on the Korean Peninsula escalated once more!

China, the U.S., and the Soviet Union engaged in a strategic game in the Korea Strait!

The White House was brightly lit all night, and all the top advisors were dragged out of their beds!

And all of this was due to the tense situation in East Asia!

"Gentlemen! The situation in East Asia is extremely tense. The mainland is unusually tough and has already prepared for war!"

The President stood up, his voice low and solemn.

"Mr. President, I believe that China does not yet have the strength to participate in the game among major powers!"

An advisor stood up without hesitation and said seriously:

"I have studied the economic development of the mainland. Their current focus is on the economy. War is not what they want, and it can be said that with their current economic strength, they cannot afford this war!"

The other advisors nodded in agreement.

War is a contest of resources and a test of the economy!

Reagan, however, did not see it that way!

"Gentlemen! In 1951, the U.S. President also stood here, asking the advisors for their opinions. At that time, they all believed that China would not send troops to Korea!"

"But the facts told us that the Chinese not only sent troops but also won the Korean War!"

"This is a disgrace to the United States, and the world saw a farce. The invincible United States was severely beaten by the Chinese, and the former president had to step down!"

"So, I do not want my administration to be tainted with the mark of disgrace!"

Reagan's eyes were sharp, and every advisor lowered their head under his intense gaze!

"The mainland is a magical country and cannot be judged by conventional logic!"

"Tell the Fifth Fleet to exercise restraint! We do not want to see a war!"

"One Soviet Union is enough to give us a headache!"

As the trigger and main character of the entire incident, South Korea tried to make its voice heard, and the Ministry of National Defense took frequent actions. However, neither China, the Soviet Union, nor the U.S. responded, and South Korea was reduced to a mere clown!

The always arrogant South Koreans suddenly realized that the China they had previously looked down upon had quietly developed into a giant.

The other main character, the Iron Lady Thatcher, issued her usual strong statement: Wang Zhong is innocent, and the British Empire desires peace but is not afraid of war!

The mainland also extended an olive branch to Lady Thatcher, offering to build a submarine pipeline to transport oil and natural gas to Hong Kong through Shenzhen.

Under the joint pressure from China and the U.K., South Korea had to shelve its plan to extradite Wang Zhong.

This is the tragedy of a weak country!

The mainland's strong stance won the goodwill of the majority of Hong Kong residents. Top tycoons like Li Ka-shing also seized this opportunity to seek contact with the mainland government through the Xinhua News Agency in Hong Kong. The mainland also wanted the people of Hong Kong to understand and recognize the mainland, aiming for peaceful reunification. They sent positive signals to Li Ka-shing and others through the Xinhua News Agency and invited them to form a delegation to visit Beijing, to see the vibrant country with their own eyes. The door for civilian exchanges between the two sides was officially opened.

In the Huairen Hall of the Zhongnanhai compound, Mr. Deng looked southeast and smiled.

In the Prime Minister's residence in London, Lady Thatcher was also watching Hong Kong.

The gaze of these two great leaders met!

The strategic game between the two giants was about to begin.

Wang Zhong had no intention of changing history. His face was slightly flushed as he looked at the genuine inscription!

Only the words "Hong Kong" were added before "Wu Shen" (Martial God)!

After his mood calmed down, Jin Tang feared that the words "Wu Shen" would anger the martial arts community on the mainland, so he added "Hong Kong"!

Even so, Wang Zhong felt an indescribable joy!

Who is Jin Tang? He is a martial arts master, though not in the martial arts world, he has a significant influence!

Whether it's the abbot of Shaolin, Shi Yongxin, or the eight sects of Emei, they all have a close relationship with Jin Tang!

However, Wang Zhong also knew that he was just in the right place at the right time. In terms of martial arts skills, there were several people in Hong Kong who were not inferior to him. Gong Yitian, a master of internal strength, had a set of 36 techniques that were unparalleled in both the north and south.

The title of "Hong Kong Martial God" was both an honor and a pressure for him!

"Congratulations, Master, for surpassing all others and bringing glory to our school!"

Liang Dalong and Donnie Yen also felt genuinely happy for Wang Zhong and came forward to offer their congratulations.

"You two, how is your Sun-style Tai Chi practice going?"

Wang Zhong laughed and scolded, then began to test their martial arts skills.

After getting Wang Zhong's permission, Liang Dalong and Donnie Yen began a training-style sparring. Although both were disciples of Sun-style Tai Chi, Wang Zhong could clearly feel the differences.

Donnie Yen had a strong and fiery personality, and his boxing style was more focused on Xingyi.

Liang Dalong, on the other hand, excelled in northern leg techniques and often used Bagua Dragon Palm in combat.

Wang Zhong nodded in approval, recognizing their high aptitude and ability to leverage their strengths. Their future achievements would certainly be significant!

Wang Zhong was inwardly pleased but did not show it on his face.

After correcting a few of their movements, he sternly told them to go home and practice hard, and to return for another test in a month.

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"Here is the ritual object you requested!"

Rolan had someone bring in the completed golden toad, which was the size of a washbasin, made of pure copper and gilded. The protrusions on its back were made of copper coins, with blue sapphires embedded in the center in the shape of the Big Dipper. Its eyes were carved from premium red coral.

The bottom of the golden toad was intricately laser-engraved with a complete wealth-enhancing talisman, including the head, body, and tail of the talisman!

With the exquisite craftsmanship, this golden toad was extremely valuable.

Under the sunlight, it emitted a dazzling and vibrant light, making it look more like a work of art than a ritual object.

Rolan still felt a bit shy around Wang Zhong after being kissed by him in front of a large audience. She had been avoiding being alone with him these past few days. Although Wang Zhong did not understand women's special feelings, he did not want to put too much pressure on Rolan.

This was the first time they were alone together today!

Wang Zhong noticed Rolan's evasive gaze. Afraid that Wang Zhong would say something embarrassing, she took the opportunity when someone knocked on the door and rushed out like a frightened rabbit.

"Am I that scary?"

Wang Zhong touched his nose, feeling a bit speechless.

Putting aside Rolan's matter, Wang Zhong examined every detail of the golden toad with a serious expression, occasionally closing his eyes and opening his pores to sense the unique aura emanating from the toad!

Through meticulous craftsmanship, the powers of the Big Dipper and the talisman were integrated into the golden toad, forming a unique energy field. It only awaited the final step of the eye-opening ceremony to be integrated into the feng shui array.

"Boss, the construction of the Ming Pao Building is almost complete. According to your instructions, the ink pond is only the framework part!"

Henry entered after getting permission. With the rush work and the relatively small scale of the project, the feng shui layout of the Ming Pao Building was basically completed in just a few days.

"Henry, you did a great job. After the project is completed, all expenses at Lan Kwai Fong will be on me!"

Wang Zhong said happily.

Henry excitedly snapped his fingers.

"GOOD!"

"Tomorrow is a good day according to the almanac, suitable for the eye-opening ceremony!"

Wang Zhong checked the old almanac and, based on the principles of the "Seven Luminaries and Four Remnants," selected an auspicious day.

The "Seven Luminaries and Four Remnants," "Guo Lao's Astrology," and other ancient Chinese astrological works appeared earlier than Western astrology. Unlike Western astrology, which is used for divination, Chinese astrology was initially used to predict seasonal changes and guide agricultural production. Later, it was incorporated into the calendar to predict auspicious and inauspicious events.

A good auspicious day can not only bring good luck and avoid misfortune but also bring wealth and honor.

In modern terms, the study of auspicious days is essentially the angles and distances between the nine planets, the sun, the moon, and the stars, forming a unique magnetic field.

Space and time form a vast, invisible web!

Each person is a node in this web!

The rise and fall of this web directly affects people's lives!

To distinguish between auspicious and inauspicious stars, people gave many vivid names to the stars, such as the Yellow Path, Rahu, Azure Dragon, and White Tiger.

These vivid names promoted the development of astrology.

So, the essence of the study of auspicious days is astrology!