Chapter 165: Calamity and the Turn for the Better (1/2)

Long Yin lifted his hand, keeping the excoriation of the officials under control, then with a gentle face he said, “Your Gale Nation had been defeated by our Tian Long Nation twenty years ago. For a prince of a defeated nation to make such delirious remarks of surrendering without going to war, that’s rather ridiculous.”

Feng Ling’s eyes were expressionless, but he gently said, “When my Gale Nation had suffered defeat from Tian Long Nation, was it really because we fell short? No! All of it was because of heaven’s pity.

“Firstly, Kui Shui Nation and Cang Lan Nation simultaneously made their moves, separately attacking our north and south. My Gale Nation had no choice but to divide our own troops to defend these two areas.

“Secondly, your Tian Long’s Ye Family succeeded Ye Xiao as the “God of Army”, you had a talented field commander in the military like Old General Ye, who deployed armies like an expert, time and again. My Gale Nation wasn’t aware, yet suffered repeatedly under his schemes. My father always sighed, if there was no Ye Family, then Tian Long Nation might already been under Gale Nation’s control.

“Thirdly, only your Tian Long Nation has the unique killing power for your firearms, causing disastrous injuries and deaths to the Gale Nation.

“Fourthly, your Tian Long’s God of Sword, Chu CangMing, undertook the task of arranging the s troops to hinder our front. During those days my father and my emperor grandfather were afraid of the consequences from the God of Sword, so they didn’t dare to provoke the powerful enemy who had transcended the worldliness, that’s why they finally led their troops to surrender.”

“Humph! In the south there’s Kui Shui, and in the north there’s Cang Lan. if you dare to make your move against my Tian Long, they will certainly attack at the same time. This has been our three nations’ agreement for a hundred years. Although your Gale Nation has three times more land and troops than my Tian Long, if you dare to attack any of us three nations, it is equivalent to waging war against all three nations. But now, you even have delusions to attempt to persuade us to surrender, seizing my Tian Long’s rivers and mountains without using an army, that’s really funny. You father and son are treating me like a fool, or rather are the two of you going crazy?” Long Yin shouted coldly.

Feng Ling did not get mad and was still as dull as before, “Indeed, the reason why my Gale Nation wasn’t able to invade any bit of land for so many years, the most basic reason is because of the alliance of your three nations. But I dare to ask Your Majesty… If one of you suddenly changed and became an ally of my Gale Nation, do you think your Tian Long Nation would still be able to resist my Gale Nation’s attack?”

Long Yin’s whole body madly trembled, the civil and military officials with angry looks were now shocked. If they lose any one of their allies, either Kui Shui or Cang Lan, Tian Long would certainly be in danger. This statement from Feng Ling was absolutely not spoken without thought. Could it be that…

“If I am not wrong… No, I can be certain that, before I arrived here, Your Majesty must have sent urgent letters to each of the rulers the Kui Shui and Cang Lan nations. Your Majesty, you must have already received a reply from the Cang Lan’s Emperor, but have you received Kui Shui’s?” After speaking, he shook his head, using a very certain tone of voice he said, “None, definitely none. Am I right, Your Majesty?”

The atmosphere suddenly became terribly stifling, nervous eyes were focused on Long Yin. His answer would relate to Tian Long’s future destiny. Long Yin’s eyes flickered continuously, he abruptly turned his head and angrily looked at Feng Ling, “What kind of advantage did you provide to the Kui Shui Nation?”

This reaction confirmed what Feng Ling had said. Below them, all the people were surprised. If Kui Shui Nation really became Gale Nation’s ally, then the pressure upon the Tian Long would be doubled. Facing the Gale Nation was now like an approaching crisis.

Long Yin’s state of mind was out of control as he lost his tranquility, his innermost being was obviously confused.

Feng Ling shook his head and said, “No, we didn’t offer anything to the Kui Shui Nation. As for the reason why they did it, I’m not so sure. But one thing is for sure, when you and I wage war with each other, not only would the Kui Shui not help you, but also they might…” Feng Ling stopped short, as the other half part of the statement was evident.

“Hahahaha!” Ye Wei with a roar of laughter, then in an angry voice he said, “Your Majesty, please do not listen to his nonsense. If our Tian Long Nation is wiped out, the next target will be the Kui Shui Nation, how could the Emperor of Kui Shui Nation make such an unwise decision? He would be just handing over his entire nation to the enemy! That’s a bunch of nonsense. The Gale Nation must have sent someone to capture our messenger, then use this excuse to bring confusion to our army, we will not fall into your trap!”

The people nodded their head, yet they heard Feng Ling heave a sigh, “General Ye, your statement is reasonable and fair, but I am not fond of telling lies to other people. I, Feng Ling, swear that if I were to tell any lies, our Feng Family will become Long Family’s slaves for many generations. General Ye, do you believe me now?”

Ye Wei’s face went stiff, he stared blankly for a short moment then heavily sat down. Such maliciously sworn words, coming from the mouth of Crown Prince Feng, made him believe that what was said was true.

“Now what? Do you really believe that I will fear your insignificant Gale Nation? Our Tian Long Nation defeated you once, naturally we can defeat you a second time or the third time around.” Long Yin coldly snorted. He took a glimpse at Feng Chaoyang, who had been standing behind Feng Ling like a pile of wood. If it was not for him, they would certainly lock up Feng Ling and use him as bargaining chip. At least that way, he would be able to delay the war for two years. On the surface, he wasn’t afraid, but internally, he knew that if they were to face the Gale Nation at this time, Tian Long Nation could only have a narrow escape. The Gale Nation had been silent for twenty years and now they had finally erupted, the offensive rebound would certainly be like landslides and tsunamis.

“Your Majesty, you should not be afraid. If I were you, I would similarly not be afraid. But not fearing doesn’t mean you won’t be defeated, even if Kui Shui Nation still remained the same, the Gale Nation will still be in difficult to win against. Your Tian Long had enjoyed safety and good health greatly, although you have enough elite soldiers and ample provisions, the people within the army, those who are truly devoted, are very few. Majority of them entered the army because of the provisions or they have been recruited forcefully. As for my Gale Nation… They have suffered for generations, how could they allow themselves to suffer continuously? For the sake of the good health of their next generations, they are already unafraid to die. Going to the battlefield, they don’t know what “fear” or “retreat” is. Did you know that our Gale Nation does recruite for our army? Every year, those who voluntarily enlist themselves to join the army line up in the Ministry of War. Although Tian Long’s army and horses are highly perfected, they couldn’t compare to those who are absolutely fearless!” Feng Ling worked up his confidence as he yelled out.