He Yin said, “As a subject of the Great Jing, I naturally do not wish for our land to be seized by outsiders. However, weighing the pros and cons, only one prefecture has been taken away. We only need to offer a little incentive, and the Southern Zhou army will not dare to invade again. Feng Jing and Xiao Luofeng have both been defeated. Does the General really think that your personal campaign will turn the tide?”
"What if there is?"
"General, you are gambling. If you fail, our Great Jing will be doomed."
Zhao Cheng angrily said, "Everyone in the imperial court knows that we are now Dongjing!"
He Yin said firmly, "I am a Jing person, and I only know the Great Jing!"
Zhao Cheng walked down the steps and said from the top, "He Yin, do you want to die?"
"Hahaha--"
He Yin laughed and said, "So what if I die? I'm never afraid of death!"
Zhao Cheng pondered for a moment and said, "I'll give you a chance. As long as you can give me a reason why I can't go on the southern expedition, I'll promote you three ranks."
"really?"
A gentleman's word is his bond.
"I don't need a promotion; the general doesn't need to send troops."
Zhao Cheng walked down the steps, stood in front of He Yin, and then glanced at Liu Ying.
"You've convinced me, I won't send troops."
"If he can't convince me, then he..."
Zhao Cheng looked at Liu Ying and said, "She will die."
Upon hearing this, Liu Ying burst into laughter and said, "General, my life is on this line! I believe in Lord He. You are a warmonger; if you win, I will die, but I will win!"
Zhao Cheng asked, "He Yin, what do you need?"
He Yin said, "We're short of money."
"Hahaha!!!"
Zhao Cheng burst into laughter, saying, "When has my Zhao family ever used the imperial court's money?!"
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