The king looked at the Grand Commandant, wanting to hear his opinion.
The Grand Commandant pondered for a moment, then cupped his hands and said:
"Your Majesty, I believe that the Prime Minister of Chu's plan is brilliant! The best strategy is to subdue the enemy without fighting, and to win their hearts and minds is the best policy."
"Giving up Yunyang City in exchange for lasting peace is worthwhile! Moreover, reconciling with Shannan Prefecture will allow us to concentrate our forces for a major offensive."
"As long as we take Da Gan, what is Yunyang City? In this era of great competition, the victor reigns supreme!"
"Your Majesty possesses great talent and strategic vision; you will surely unify the Three Kingdoms and achieve lasting glory!"
The Grand Commandant's words struck a chord with the King.
He always dreamed of unifying the Three Kingdoms and becoming a great emperor like Emperor Taizu.
"Excellent!" The king slammed his hand on the dragon table and said with great pride.
"This matter is entrusted to the two of you! Make sure to deliver Princess Mingyue safely to Shannan Prefecture and help her gain a foothold there!"
"Your Majesty, we obey!"
Chu Wen and the Grand Commandant responded in unison.
...
Java was immersed in a peaceful atmosphere, completely unaware that Haixia Pass had already fallen.
This sudden flood cut off the transmission of news, keeping the devastating news of the defeat out of the country.
The continuous rain over the past few days has filled the air with a damp atmosphere.
A stifling heat permeated the palace, making it feel like a giant steamer.
The king leaned back on the gold-inlaid and jade-embroidered dragon throne, casually fiddling with two large luminous pearls in his hands.
He was preoccupied with his own thoughts, and the humid heat had drained his energy. He asked listlessly:
"Jin Xuanming has been searching for the snow lotus for many days. Has any news come back?"
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