The Grandmaster of Great Liang returned with a puzzled look: Your Majesty, isnt this a good plan? Why do we still need to deliberate further?
The Emperor of Great Liang laughed dryly: Although the plan is not bad, I feel that it is still risky! Great Xia has three Grandmasters behind them. You will be in danger if they discover you! You are the pillar of our Great Liang, so its better not to take the risk.
The Grandmaster of Great Liang was confused. Even if he was discovered, so what?
What could Great Xia possibly do to him?
As one of the top powerhouses in the world, he could still escape with ease even if he was besieged by Grandmasters!
However, since the Emperor had spoken, he did not want to openly go against his wishes.
After all, the Emperor of Great Liang was considering his safety.
The Grandmaster of Great Liang sat back down: Your Majesty, do you have any other good ideas?
The Emperor of Great Liang pondered seriously.
It was certain that the Grandmaster could not simply take action, for if he didnt return as suspected, their nation would be waiting for its demise.
However, without the Grandmaster taking action, they had no way to deal with Great Xia.
It was truly a difficult situation for him.
But just then, an idea struck him, and he slapped his thigh excitedly: Grandmaster, I have an idea! My imperial sister is married into the Great Wu Empire. We can completely use the power of Great Wu Empire to deal with Great Xia!
Your Majesty, thats a good idea!
The Grandmaster of Great Liang also became excited: Although both are Empires, there is still a considerable gap between the Great Xia Empire and the Great Wu Empire! As one of the four top Empires of the present time, Great Wu Empire has a Great Grandmaster in charge. How could Great Xia not give them some face?
Grandmaster, you are absolutely right! Let us plan together and see how we can leverage the power of Great Wu! The Emperor of Great Liang smiled.
The two whispered to each other, and soon they discussed a viable plan.
Following that, the Emperor of Great Liang personally wrote a letter to his imperial sister in the Great Wu Empire, expressing his longing and hoping she could visit her older brother.
The imperial sister in Great Wu was very touched upon receiving the letter.
However, as the consort of an Emperor, she could not leave the palace easily.
Therefore, she sent her son, the seventh prince of the Great Wu Empire, Wu Xiongying, to visit his uncle.
On the day Wu Xiongying arrived in Great Liang, the Emperor held a grand welcome ceremony for his nephew from afar.
This may seem a bit out of order, as its not common for an elder to hold a grand welcome ceremony for a younger relative.
However, this nephew was a prince from a top Empire with an extremely prestigious status.
Even compared to the Crown Princes of ordinary Empires, he was not inferior, and he was even more powerful than this Dynasty Emperor.
Given the difference in status, such a welcome ceremony was not considered excessive.
Moreover, this was also a message to Great Xia.
Telling Great Xia that we have someone backing us, so dont come over.
Your Highness, after all the waiting, you have finally arrived! The Emperor of Great Liang said with great enthusiasm.
Wu Xiongying is a man of imposing appearance, dressed in a very luxurious golden-yellow python robe. Every move he makes is filled with a sense of nobility, yet he resembles a refined gentleman well-versed in poetry and literature, making one secretly commend his graceful demeanor.
Facing the Emperor of Great Liangs enthusiasm, Wu Xiongying smiled warmly and politely said: Uncle, you are too polite. Theres no need to call me Your Highness, just Xiongying will do!
The Emperor of Great Liang was somewhat flustered: How can that be? After all, you are
Uncle!
Wu Xiongying said with slight dissatisfaction: I am your own nephew, connected by blood! If you keep being so formal, I might just have to turn back!
No, no, no
The Emperor of Great Liang hurried to retain him: Xiongying, cant I call you Xiongying?
Thats more like it, Uncle!
The uncle and nephew, who had never met before, suddenly became close.
This is Wu Xiongying glanced at the Great Liang Grandmaster, a flicker in his eyes.
Ouyang Jueqing have seen the Seventh Prince! The Great Liang Grandmaster greeted with a bow, speaking with neither servility nor overbearing pride.
So its the esteemed Senior Ouyang. My apologies for any disrespect!
Wu Xiongying immediately became enthusiastic: I grew up listening to your legendary tales! Especially the time when you faced three Grandmasters in an invincible manner alone with your sword. It was truly remarkable!
Haha Your Highness is too kind. Those events are from 30 years ago, and a true warrior does not dwell on past glories! Although the Great Liang Grandmaster spoke modestly, the pride on his face was apparent.
Following this, the Great Liang Emperor gathered his officials and prepared a feast of exotic delicacies with impeccable attention to etiquette to honor Wu Xiongying.
Wu Xiongying remained courteous and modest throughout this process, treating everyone equally without discrimination.
This earned him silent praise from everyone, as it was clear that a prince from a top-tier Empire was truly different.
At that moment, the Great Liang Emperor sighed.
Puzzled, Wu Xiongying asked, Uncle, why do you sigh?
With a worried look yet a forced smile, the Great Liang Emperor said, I was just thinking about some state affairs, which made me feel a bit troubled! But lets not worry about that tonight. This evening is for the reunion of uncle and nephew, lets talk only of pleasant things and not of state affairs. Lets drink! Come, Xiongying, your uncle toasts to you!
Thank you, Uncle! Wu Xiongying raised his cup with both hands and drained their cups in one go.
After finishing the drink, Wu Xiongying snapped open his fan and said with an understanding smile, Uncle, are you perhaps troubled by matters concerning Great Xia?
The Great Liang Emperor was startled: Xiongying, how did you figure that out?
Uncle, I did some investigation before coming to Liang! Great Liang is currently facing difficulties both internally and externally. Internal issues are easy to solve, but externally
Wu Xiongying said with a smile: Great Xia has ambitions to swallow the seas and mountains. They have already annexed two big Dynasties and are now threatening Great Liang! So, the only thing that could trouble you right now must be this matter!
The Great Liang Emperor smiled bitterly: Indeed, I have been troubled by this matter! That Great Xia is ambitious, and since last year, they have crossed the Hengduan Mountain Range, fighting their way relentlessly here! So far, seven great kingdoms and two major Dynasties have fallen, pressing close to our Great Liang Dynasty!
The enemy is strong and powerful, ready to strike at any moment! And within Great Liang, we are plagued by disasters, our national power is waning, and we are in a precarious position! Were completely outmatched! Xiongying, what do you think I should do?
What else could be done?
Wu Xiongying sneered inwardly. Hadnt his uncle written to his mother precisely to draw him here to solve this problem?
However, he was willing to be that sword. If, by doing so, he could gain the support of the Great Liang Emperor and even win over a Grandmaster, it would be extremely beneficial for his fight for the throne.
Uncle, rest assured!
Wu Xiongying said calmly: In a few days, I will make a visit to Great Xia myself! With me there, Great Liang will definitely not encounter any trouble!
The Great Liang Emperor was overjoyed: Xiongying, can that really be possible?
Without fail!
Wu Xiongying said proudly: Even those guys wouldnt dare to offend Great Wu!
Right, they definitely wouldnt dare offend Great Wu!
Seeing his worries alleviated, the Great Liang Emperors spirits lifted, and he said loudly: Xiongying, thank you for coming all this way to help! If you need anything in the future, just tell your uncle, and I will support you with all my might!
That was exactly what Wu Xiongying had been waiting to hear!
Thank you, Uncle! I toast to you!
Of course, please!
After finishing their drinks, the two laughed heartily together.
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