934 Dali (1/2)

Chapter 934 – Dali

Hearing Di Chen's depressing words, Zhan Lang frowned, ”Wouldn't such an approach be a little too much on the back foot?”

”Then what suggestion do you have?”

Zhan Lang said, ”Why not leave a portion of our forces in our cities? When the war starts, we can send reinforcements.”

”Let's do that!” Di Chen nodded in agreement.

Xiong Ba continued, ”Apart from our alliance, we could get help from the outside.”

”Are you referring to the two City-States?” The one who spoke was Chun Shenjun, who shook his head, ”Those two are terrified of Great Xia. As long as Great Xia does not attack them, they would be thankful, much less take the initiative to attack back.”

Along with the various troops all moving into position, the tip of the blade was pointed right at the Yanhuang Alliance. The direction of this battle had made the two City-States feel really at ease.

Just yesterday, Great Xia sent out two envoys to the City-States. On the surface, it was to discuss trade, allowing them to enjoy the benefits of the Cross Mediterranean trading agreement.

Although they did not make it very obvious, their actions sent a clear signal. With that, the Lords of both City-States were totally at ease. As such, why would they join in the battle between the two giants?

If they really joined in, they would not even know how they died. Yunnan City-State and Xunlong City were clear examples.

Obviously, Great Xia was trying to pull a diplomacy card, and they were getting better and better at this.

Great Xia, which had suffered several loses due to this, was not a solo player like before. They have learned how to use economy and diplomacy to serve their war needs.

It would be difficult for the Yanhuang Alliance to find some scapegoats to take the bullets for them.

Xiong Ba was really optimistic as he smiled, ”It's time to use the hidden pieces that we buried there. Even if they do not strike out, to lock up a portion of their army is good enough.”

As expected from Xiong Ba. Although he was not calm, he did not lose his rationality and his sense of direction. He was trying his best to save the future of his territory.

Such shocking toughness was even greater than what Di Chen possessed.

Although Xiong Ba said that, Chun Shenjun was not much happier, and he said bitterly, ”Chess pieces? After so many changes, how many have not been revealed? Great Xia probably has more say in the two City-States than us.”

The damage to their reputation caused by the Xunlong Dianxue incident was still affecting them till this date.

Chun Shenjun was not planning to leave even a little bit of face for Xiong Ba. The Xunlong Dianxue incident was Xiong Ba's greatest humiliation.

”....”

Xiong Ba's face turned ugly.

When Zhan Lang saw that, he said to Chun Shenjun, ”No matter what, let's just contact them.” Like that, he got Xiong Ba out of the awkward situation.

When Chun Shenjun heard these words, he nodded.

Zhan Lang was playing the role of mediator. He had calmed down Di Chen, Xiong Ba, and Chun Shenjun. His role in Yanhuang Alliance was becoming more and more important.

Hence, even Chun Shenjun did not dare to piss him off, and he gave Zhan Lang a lot of respect. One had to say that Zhan Lang's way of handling matters was truly not like that of military personnel.

'Hu!'

Xiong Ba took in a deep breath as he tried his best to calm down. He said calmly, ”The outside help I mentioned, apart from the two City-States, there are others.”

”Who?”

”The owner of Dali Prefecture.”

”Oh?”

Di Chen and the others looked over.

Xiong Ba explained, ”When we were fighting Great Xia in Yunnan Province, although Yunnan City-State fell, many Lords inside Dali Prefecture were protected by the Dali Imperial Court and survived.”

”You want to make use of them?”

Xiong Ba nodded, ”After the system upgrade, although we cannot form any alliances, the territories near the imperial city can request for the imperial city to send troops to help. We should buy one of them out and get them to seek protection from Dali. Can we do that?”

”Most definitely.” Di Chen was really confident.

Zhan Lang asked a question, ”Based on the rules, the imperial city will not send troops exceeding the number of troops the territory possesses. With the number of troops they have, what problem can they cause?”

Xiong Ba smiled deviously, ”Then let's make it a little bigger. Let's buy over all of them and merge all of these territories. We will provide them with a way out too.”

Zhan Lang was shocked, but his face still remained expressionless, ”That would cost a lot.”

The so-called way out was just using their family resources that were set aside to plan for their stay on Planet Hope.

However, to do so, their families had to pay a huge price.

”For the safety of our territories, no matter the cost, it is worth it.” Xiong Ba had set his mind to it. If King City fell, everything would be lost.