88 Negotiation (2/2)
”I haven't read it.”
”In short, Young General Jun Min manages to contend against General Tou in a frontal attack which forces the general to withdraw his forces because he's not a match overall. All of this in a mere 3-4 days.”
Nanglong Souka comes to understand what the emperor implies by the war report. Given that Jun Min had finished his battle, he might be turned to handle the situation in the southwest given that Soujin is in the northeast and he's a talented general too.
The emperor must be worried that Jun Min is sent here for the boy fighting prowess is far from the word ordinary. Because of that, he chooses to comply as soon as Nanglong Souka comes here. He could just say that Nanglong Souka gives him enough offer that he's interested in. There is no one who would disobey the words of this powerful emperor.
Besides, in the first place he only participates in the coalition to rub some benefit. If their army were to get destroyed first, there will be no point to battle. The Yuan Kingdom is the smallest among the five big kingdoms. He cannot act rashly.
”You're really wise,” Nanglong Souka said in praise.
The emperor didn't say anything as he turned towards Nanglong Souka with scrutinizing eyes. ”What is the Ming Kingdom ambition? They actually build such a powerful lineup.”
Nanglong Souka raised his hand. ”The plan of the emperor is not one this subject will know. What we know is that there is indeed something the emperor planned for a long time.”
”I see. When the times come, will you follow the emperor?”
”What do you mean?”
This kind of question is truly tricky and Nanglong Souka cannot answer right away. If he answered wrongly and the emperor of Ming Kingdom heard it, he may be accused for treason. Given that the emperor had set his eyes on Jun family, he might do the same towards Nanglong family and Nanglong Souka doesn't want to hurt his family.
The emperor noticed the wariness in Nanglong Souka eyes and he laughed. He knows that the emperor of Ming Kingdom is someone who often scheme against other because of how he obtained the throne in the first place. He only asks out of curiosity, but he would never expect that Nanglong Souka would react so strongly.
”I don't have any plans to report you back to the Ming Kingdom. But if you truly wish for unification, maybe there will be something I want to propose,” the emperor answered.
”This…”
Nanglong Souka is truly surprised by the emperor words. From his words it seems he's ready to give away his throne, but why?
The emperor didn't explain anything and to convince others, Nanglong Souka gives the items he had prepared from Ming Kingdom emperor. The emperor accepted the gifts and he announces right away that the Yuan Kingdom would retract their soldier back.
As for that discussion, Nanglong Souka didn't give his answer. If they meet again in the future, then probably this will be open for another discussion.
Yan only does some things he needed to do before meeting with Nanglong Souka again.
”You have finished?”
”Yes, the Yuan Kingdom won't participate in the war.”
”Good then, oh yeah, have you heard that Jun Min won the war?”
”I have.”
Inside his hearts, Nanglong Souka sighed. If not for the boy, this negotiation might go on longer terms.