Abdication

Tong Luan opened his eyes. Jiang Hechuan had completely turned the situation around.

This was Jiang Hechuan's way—he did not argue with anyone, nor did he resort to any schemes. He merely announced something openly and aboveboard.

No matter what the Left Prime Minister wished to do next, its effect would be greatly diminished.

At last, Tong Luan looked toward Fang Yun. No matter how exquisite Jiang Hechuan's timing had been, he still needed chess pieces—and Fang Yun was the one who created them.

The court fell silent for a moment. Yu Xingshu, the Principal Fourth Rank Sea-Calming General, said, "This servant is willing to cast a brick to attract jade."

"Speak freely, Beloved Minister Yu," the Empress Dowager's voice came from behind the gauze curtain.

Fang Yun looked at Yu Xingshu. He was an old acquaintance from Jade Sea City and had taken particularly good care of him back then.

Unlike the three armies in the north, Jade Sea City's military ostensibly existed to prevent Dragon Race invasions, but in truth, it guarded against the Flood Dragon Race. Now that the Dragon Race had no will to fight, the Flood Dragon Palace naturally would not dare act rashly. Thus, the military's high-ranking officers could enter the capital without reservation.

"This servant believes that with Jing Kingdom's strength alone, we absolutely cannot contend against the Grass Barbarians. The foremost strategy against the barbarians is to unite the nations of the Human Race. For Jing Kingdom's sake, special envoys should be dispatched to visit every nation and secure aid."

Fang Yun nodded along with the other officials. No nation could resist the Grass Barbarians alone. Uniting the strength of other nations was the highest priority; if the other nations did not contribute, Jing Kingdom would undoubtedly lose.

"This servant agrees with