"Now that a considerable number of Southern Prefecture's forces have been deployed to the Qin Kingdom's occupied territories, this is the perfect time to send troops..."
Shang Jianxiong spoke at length, his intentions obvious: he wanted to persuade the two Elders and secure Xiaoyao Palace and Spirit Sword Mountain's full support.
After hearing his lofty views, Xi Yao pondered. "What Your Majesty says is not without reason. But Han Kingdom's stance is plain enough. If we send troops and Han Kingdom dispatches its army to intervene, we will have no chance of victory at all. Sending troops may accomplish nothing."
Luo Mingjian nodded slightly. That was precisely their concern. Otherwise, how could they have allowed Purple Gold Cave to gorge itself so hideously, wolfing down food like a tiger?
Shang Jianxiong snorted. "In my view, Han Kingdom is merely putting on a show. Han Kingdom must manage the Qin lands it has occupied while guarding against Song Kingdom. How could it truly intend to send troops? There is a great chance it is only trying to frighten us. Two Elders, I ask that you report this to your sects at once and make a decision without delay!"
Gao Jiancheng suddenly interjected, "What if Han Kingdom truly sends troops?"
Shang Jianxiong abruptly turned around and glared at him, seeming to ask which side he stood on.
Luo Mingjian asked, "Lord Gao appears to be looking on coldly, quite calm and composed. Could it be that you have some profound insight?"
Gao Jiancheng was indeed calm. Meeting Shang Jianxiong's furious glare, he said unhurriedly, "In this old minister's view, since Shang Chaozong wants it, give it to him. It is not worth making such a tremendous fuss over, and it will spare outsiders the joke of Yan Kingdom tearing itself apart."
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