The eldest prince!
Hearing the king mention this person with such concern on his face, a hint of mockery flashed in Zan Rihong.
If he didn't know the king so well, he would have thought Nan Ke was concerned about the eldest prince. In reality, Nan Ke simply wanted to know the result: whether Zhennan could prevent the war from escalating.
As for father-son affection, perhaps it exists for Nan Ke, but it's really not much!
He glanced discreetly at Lu Donghuchen beside him and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, the First Prince has brought a large number of precious treasures with him this time. I believe Lin Yi will understand Your Majesty's sincerity and will surely abandon his enmity with Zhennan!"
Nan Ke's eyes lit up upon hearing this, for these words were indeed what he was thinking.
Having given away even the Mingzhu, along with so many rare treasures, Lin Yi, if he had even a shred of conscience, should not become an enemy of Great Liang.
Although he is now fully prepared to deal with the million-strong army of Great Liang, he knows one thing for sure: the losses in this battle will be considerable.
Even if he wiped out everyone in Great Liang, Zhennan's side wouldn't fare much better; it would be a lose-lose situation. He would never consider taking that step unless absolutely necessary.
He nodded slightly, looking on with anticipation, and said, "Although I am confident that I can defeat the million-strong army of Great Liang, it will ultimately cause heavy losses to Zhennan as well, so it is better not to start a war."
But if Lin Yi insists on going his own way, I'll make him pay the price for provoking Zhennan!
Forehead!
Zan Rihong's lips twitched a few times, but she didn't say anything.
If it weren't for the old king's receding hairline, he might have actually believed Nan Ke's nonsense. Faced with the terrifying power of Great Liang, it would be utter nonsense to say he wasn't worried.
That's a terrifying force that wiped out six kingdoms in succession. You tell me you don't feel any pressure?
However, Lu Donghuchen was standing to the side, did not Zan Rihong's shrewdness. He whispered a reminder: "Your Majesty, I do not believe that Great Liang will give up its attack because of our gifts, so let's not have that illusion from the start."
"You..."
These words nearly made Nan Ke furious. He couldn't help but glare at Lu Donghuchen, thinking, "What nonsense is this guy spouting?"
If giving a gift has no effect, then wouldn't I be considered an idiot?
Lu Donghuchen was not afraid at all and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, the thinking of the Great Liang is actually the same as ours, and even more ruthless than ours."
Many countries have pleaded with us and submitted in the past, but the final outcome was predictable.
Upon hearing this, Nan Ke was immediately speechless.
Because Lu Donghuchen's statement is correct; when he conquered other countries, he was a ruthless man who could kill any god he encountered.
During this time, the king tried to seduce him, and even the princess offered him gifts, but in the end, he took advantage of them all.
He took all the benefits in the end, without holding back at all.
If that's the case, then it's quite possible that the people of Great Liang might really be shameless, taking the gift and then attacking her.
His face turned pale instantly, and he couldn't help but mutter, "Damn it, Lin Yi can't be that shameless, can he? If this kid doesn't have any martial ethics, wouldn't I lose both my money and my man?"
I've given up my baby, I've given up my son, and if I still have to fight him in the end, I'll probably die with my eyes wide open in disbelief.
No sooner had he finished speaking than hurried footsteps sounded outside. His guards barged in without his permission.
Nan Ke's face immediately turned ugly, and he angrily retorted, "What's going on? What happened? This is so rude!"
"Your Majesty, there's been a change at the front; it seems the Great Liang has withdrawn their troops!" The guard, not daring to be negligent, quickly explained.
Upon hearing this, Nan Ke immediately stood up from his seat, his face lighting up with wild joy. He exclaimed, "What did you say? The Great Liang has withdrawn its troops?"
"Yes, we have received accurate information that the enemy has withdrawn from the Flying Hero Pass area," the guard said excitedly.
"Hahaha!"
Upon receiving the accurate information, Nan Ke couldn't help but burst into laughter, excitedly saying, "Good, good, good! It seems my son has successfully persuaded Lin Yi, which is why Great Liang withdrew its troops!"
That's great, at least we can finally have some peace and quiet for a while.
What kind of Great Liang Great Emperor Zhenwu was he? I bribed him with money, that's all!
Lu Donghuchen's previous words had made him lose confidence, but he never expected that things would take such a turn for the better, and that a peace agreement would be successfully reached, forcing Great Liang to withdraw its troops.
At that moment, he even wanted to throw a banquet to celebrate.
"They've withdrawn?"
Lu Donghuchen looked embarrassed. He had analyzed the situation for a long time, only to be proven wrong. This was rather awkward.
However, he never expected that Great Liang would be persuaded so easily. Could it be the effect of the Mingzhu?
Zan Rihong breathed a sigh of relief.
It would be best to avoid this battle if possible; otherwise, the risks are still very high. If we lose, everything will be over.
Now that the Great Liang has voluntarily withdrawn its troops, everything is going very well.
Seeing the king beaming with joy, he immediately flattered him, "Your Majesty's strategic brilliance allowed you to see through Lin Yi's true strength at a glance and strike at his weakness, which is why the Great Liang simply withdrew!"
"Hahaha, although we have received accurate information, we still need to send someone to verify it!" Nan Ke pretended to be calm, but the smugness in his eyes betrayed him.
Zan Rihong's words hit him right where it hurt.
Many people felt that Emperor Lin Yi of the Great Liang was a genius, and that they, as the king, were too old to compare Lin Yi him.
Now it turns out that experience truly matters.
He was easily appeased with just a Mingzhu; it just goes to show he's too young and inexperienced.
However, since he was given a chance this time, he can only blame himself for being stupid.
Once Zhennan continues to grow stronger, I will definitely take revenge. At that time, I won't be someone who can be appeased by a Mingzhu.
However, just to be on the safe side, he decided to double-check to avoid any misunderstandings or accidents.
To ensure the authenticity of the information, he dispatched several of his trusted confidants in different groups, which also served to prevent them from having ulterior motives.
The news was quickly confirmed.
"Your Majesty, the Great Liang has indeed retreated, and..." The guard turned back to report, a slight smile appearing on his face; the enemy had indeed withdrawn.
Not only did they withdraw from Flying Hero Pass, but they even ceded a significant portion of Pingyu Pass, clearly indicating they had no intention of sending troops into battle.
Ha ha ha ha!
As expected, the Great Liang withdrew!
In high spirits, Nan Ke raised his arm and shouted with laughter, "Tonight we'll host a banquet to celebrate the retreat of the Great Liang army, and tomorrow we'll send people to discuss the matters of Pingyu Pass and Daxin Pass!"
It's time to loosen the tension after all this time, or something bad will happen sooner or later.