Chapter 260 - Counterattack (2/2)
Fang Wenshi+ s of Shu-lik before continuing, “What a coincidence I had the same idea as the Master However, I came to a conclusion which is entirely in opposition to this theory The old Khan of Norland is now severely ill, and his sons are openly fighting to take his place Norland is now embroiled in civil war, and is unable to compete with the Central Plain Noould be its best option to ion? Naturally, it would be to support a vassal nation who can protect its passage throughout the two ion, other than the Golden Roc Fort, has a vested interest in Central Plain’s influence in the Jade City? It’s entirely logical that both of them would enter into an alliance – one wishes to be officially recognised, while the other needs the benefit the Fort can offer You, old Sir, feel that s are distasteful, but you are not aware that the eneuan Fa is officially recognised as a king, he would definitely er”
“Hru is indeed ‘concerned’ about the security of Shu-lik You continuously speak about our nation’s ier the Central Plain poses to us Now, you are warning us about the Golden Roc Fort becodom of its own Itand powerless to defend itself Do you have any solid evidence that Shangguan Fa wishes to be recognised as a real king?”
“Evidence?” asked Fang Wenshi+ derisively, his chest puffed out “The current governor of Jady City is from Shu-lik, and will return soon after his three-year term has been completed Your Majesty can then find out froot was far overnor in the past? There’s your evidence Furthermore, all three countries have previously sent nobles ere living idly to fill the post of governor, a glorified position which was not involved in any actual politics If what I’ve guessed is correct, for the next three years, Norland will send somebody from the royal family with actual political power to fill this role”
Moyang continued shaking his head and turned to face the King as well “Your Majesty, according to this man, all nations, even the Golden Roc Fort which has yet to be officially recognised as one, are our ene up a fuss just to scare us? Even if Shu-lik’s national security is indeed threatened, can a bunch of barbarians froe the political situation in the Western Region?”
“The current political climate is complicated One iven that the Great Snow Mountain cannot change the political situation in the Western Region’ However, if we intervene at the right , we can help Shu-lik achieve 30 years of stability”
Just as Moyang was about to counter, the King of Shu-lik, who had reht hand and stopped his chiefthe counselor to continue
Even though the King always had the final say in such matters, he rarely took sides or intervened in debates Therefore, Moyang was surprised by his actions Fang Wenshi+, however, was greatly encouraged and took the opportunity to continue “Since Jade City is crucial to the entire situation, the Central Plain would definitely athered its forces This would return the Western Region back under the influence of the Euan Fa would be officially recognised as a king, and turn his back on Norland, thereby stirring up even more unrest If the Great Snow Mountain removes the Golden Roc Fort froion would reest beneficiary”
“Are you saying that the Golden Roc Fort is a Wenshi+ snickered before replying, “Yes, everyone is aets to realise their ambitions Take the Golden Roc Fort for example It has maintained its monopoly over the Jade City for over 30 years, but it is only now that Shangguan Fa dares to take concrete steps to be recognised as a real king If the Great Snow Mountain was to make a move on the Golden Roc Fort, it would be fro and control of Shu-lik Even if we have any ambition, hoould we dare to realise it? Your Majesty, please examine my words for any lies It has always been wiser to have inforainst your opponent, rather than declaring ‘permanent alliances’ Now, Your Majesty has the Great Snow Mountain eating out of your hands”
Moyang wanted to ainst it He said to the King, “Your Majesty, this person’s words are covered with lies, please do not be deceived by him The situation now is very clear to us that the Great Snowet rid of it, we cannot turn our attention to other issues Now that the five peaks have been united, it is the perfect moment to eradicate theet the job done They are weak and cannot stand against the Golden Roc Fort on their own If we give the a future enelory or benefits to ourselves Please do not agree to do so, Your Majesty”
“The Master is wrong to say so Shu-lik is the weakest out of the three ion The other two players can take Jade City by force, but not Shu-lik This will be akin to courting your own dooe…”
Fang Wenshi+ had a lot ain by the eunuch “It’s late, and ould like to invite the er to rest now We shall this discuss further in three days’ tier from the Great Snow Mountain was thus ushered out of the i of Shu-lik in private
Fang Wenshi+ gazed at the bright sun as he stepped out of the study, no longer as confident as before Once he and his entourage were out of the palace, he said to the Dragon King, as still disguised as one of the acco was convinced, but I a will be a problem”
The debate had went exactly as how the Prime Minister had warned it would be The path ahead for Gu Shenas fraught with obstacles, and he knew he had to get the swordsmen to leave the Great Snow Mountain If they remained there, they would be wiped out, and they would not have gotten any closer to getting rid of the Golden Roc Fort anyway
In the afternoon, Xu Xiaoyi ca a private ht It would be a risk for both of them to meet in person, so the Prime Minister had prepared a secret roo into the night, with the Pri the current situation in detail with hiree with his plan
When Gu Shenwei took his leave froht Still, he woke his military counselor up, and they discussed whether or npt they could trust the Prie out of his pyja thewhile, he finally said, “I’m afraid this is the only option”
Gu Shenwei knew that too, but he could instinctively sense a conspiracy froht with the Pri of Shu-lik and Moyang at the same time