"Damn it, this bastard dared to hit an adult! He's asking for death!"
Watching Xu You's retreating figure, Cha'er was about to burst into a tirade of curses. What kind of bastard was this? He'd just had a few drinks and started hitting people, and his very superior on this trip no less!
If he didn't do something, he'd definitely be in trouble when he got back, so he quickly stood up, looking ready to take action.
"Stop it right now!"
Ashley quickly stopped him, sneering, "Why didn't you intervene when he hit me? What's the point of you stepping in now? Are you trying to wake him up?"
"Get out of here and watch the door. Brother Zhang Fei and I hit it off immediately; we're going to have a good drink together."
His eyes revealed his dissatisfaction.
That bastard Cha'er clearly thinks he, a minister, is a fool. When Zhang Fei made his move, this guy didn't dare to lift a finger, not even move an inch, but now he's pledging his loyalty to me.
When we get back, I'll show you what cruelty is. I'll give that kid a good beating the moment his left foot steps into the country.
As for Zhang Fei punching him twice, he was naturally very angry, but he still had that much composure.
"We're doomed!"
Seeing the look in his minister's eyes, Cha'er's face stiffened. It seemed that he had been resented by his minister.
He gritted his teeth, walked straight out the door, and stood with the two guards from Great Liang. All he needed to do was keep an eye on Xu You.
After confirming that it was safe, Ashley took a deep breath, resisting the strong effects of the Hero's Wine, and continued to pour wine for Zhang Fei, while also testing him a couple of times.
"Brother Zhang Fei, are you alright?"
"Are you still up for it? We hit it off immediately, let's have a couple more drinks."
"Come on, drink!"
"If you don't drink, you're a coward! I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk!" Zhang Fei roared, his face flushed, slamming his fist on the table.
hey-hey!
Seeing his demeanor, Ashley immediately smiled and whispered, "Brother, we're such good friends now, do you know how far the relationship between the Great Liang and the Great West Empire has progressed?"
" The Great West Empire?"
A hint of hesitation appeared in Zhang Fei's dazed eyes, followed by a cold laugh, "This Great West Empire... its appetite is far too great. They actually want to divide the Frostwest Empire with me, ugh..."
He had only spoken halfway when he vomited, and Ashley, who was very close, got sprayed all over his face, turning his entire face green.
It wasn't just the stench that made him feel uneasy, but more so the ambition of the Great West Empire, which sent chills down his spine.
"That damned Great West Empire! Does it really think my Frostwest Empire is gone? It even wants to carve up the Frostwest Empire! That's just asking for death!" Ashley wiped the wine off his face and sneered with a dark expression.
Compared to the Frostwest Empire, the Great West Empire was merely a grandchild; his ambitions were simply delusional.
The only problem is the attitude of the Great Liang Empire.
The Great West Empire alone naturally doesn't have the strength to control the Frostwest Empire. However, if the Great Liang were to help, then the situation would be quite different.
He took a deep breath and asked in a low voice, "Then what does Your Majesty's Emperor mean?"
"Emperor?"
Upon hearing those two words, Zhang Fei instantly sat up, adopting a dignified and proper posture, like a well-behaved child.
Seeing this, Ashley's heart skipped a beat; it seemed the Emperor of Great Liang held immense prestige among these ministers.
Just the way he addressed him was enough to sober up the drunkard considerably; this was no joke.
He quickly handed over another glass of wine, smiling broadly, "Brother Zhang Fei, have another drink. And tell us about the Great West Empire. You haven't already formed an alliance, have you?"
"Hmph, what is the Great West Empire? They're nothing but a bunch of savages."
Zhang Fei took the wine and drank it all in one gulp. He staggered and almost fell to the ground, saying disdainfully, "What kind of person is our emperor? How could he possibly look down on the Great West Empire?"
If it weren't for developing domestic commerce and engaging in foreign trade, what would the Great West Empire be worth?
As he spoke, he glanced at Ashley and his companion out of the corner of his eye, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
Hmph, when it comes to acting skills, I've never been afraid of anyone.
Both of my previous and current bosses were drama queens; you can't be naive if you don't have a sense of responsibility. I'm at least a top-notch actor myself now!
I'll fool you all to death.
"Savage?"
"Trading?"
Ashley's eyes lit up; it seemed he had found the key.
Judging from their tone, they weren't treating their allies like that. Who talks about their allies being like savages? It seems the Great West Empire has been fooled.
Zhang Fei took a big gulp of wine and sneered:
"Don't you understand international trade? It's terrifying how uncultured you are. It's just commercial exchanges between two countries."
"For this matter, His Majesty established Ministry of Commerce specifically to oversee trade. The West is a huge market, Great Liang naturally cannot give it up. It just so happens that the Great West Empire approached them; they were just lucky."
I see!
Ashley and Abucha a glance. It turned out that the Great West Empire was lucky to have stumbled upon the Great Liang's trade plan.
"Brother Zhang Fei, another cup, please."
Ashley's eyes gleamed, and he didn't even seem to mind Zhang Fei's comment that he was uncultured.
He was naturally well aware of trade; the Frostwest Empire played a crucial role on the Silk Road, and as a minister, how could he not know this?
If that's the case, the Frostwest Empire could easily intervene.
This would not only thwart the ambitions of the Great West Empire, but also strengthen trade with the Great Liang, and we'd even make money along the way—it would be a win-win situation!
A hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice, "What about the Frostwest Empire? What is your emperor's attitude? Will he take action against the Frostwest Empire?"
"Who cares about your Frostwest Empire? Recently, the Yamata Nation angered our Emperor, who dispatched an army of 400,000 to conquer it. He has no time to deal with your Yamata Nation Frostwest Empire, let alone the Great West Empire," Zhang Fei said disdainfully.
They went to attack the Yamata Nation?
Upon hearing this, Ashley and Abucha's eyes lit up. Of all the words they had heard, this one was undoubtedly the one that sounded like music.
call!
Abucha breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but exclaim, "The people of the Yamata Nation are truly kind!"
If it weren't for this hothead attracting the attention of the Great Liang, the Great Liang emperor might have actually been tempted, since attacking the Frostwest Empire wouldn't have required much effort.
However, now that the Great Liang has mobilized so many troops to attack the Yamata Nation, there is no opportunity for them to attack the Frostwest Empire, which is a great thing.
After all, no matter how strong the Great Liang is, it can't afford to be distracted by two battlefields, since these are two separate countries.
Ashley nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "This is indeed good news, but the Great Liang army has a considerable force in the Western Regions, so we are still in danger."
To completely eliminate the danger of being caught in a pincer movement, besides a marriage alliance, we must take over the trading position of the Great West Empire!