However, there were also some slow-witted individuals among them. One general said, "General, isn't the Holy Land deserted now? With such a large force and the construction of a city, isn't this a bit like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut?"
Meng Ruliu said, "The Holy Land comes from the future world and should not be underestimated. I only ask you one question: if a large number of enemy troops emerge from the Holy Land, are you going to transfer troops from the capital?"
The general suddenly realized what was going on, and repeatedly agreed, then followed the other generals out to make preparations.
As Wei Jingzhuo had predicted, Jiang Wenpei descended the mountain to pay his respects at dawn. Wei Jingzhuo and Meng Ruliu, both fully armored, received Jiang Wenpei with their generals lined up on either side, their helmets and armor gleaming, swords in hand, exuding a menacing aura.
Jiang Wenpei said, "Your Majesty, the Creator already knows about your tricks. She sent me to advise you that it's best not to oppose the Holy Land."
Wei Jingzhuo said, "Mr. Jiang, go back and tell the Creator. If she stops harming my Empress, we can resolve this matter peacefully."
Jiang Wenpei shook his head and said, “Your Majesty, you have no idea about the power of the Creator. When she learned that you were burning the walls of the Holy Land, she intended to take immediate action. I couldn’t bear to see your entire army wiped out, so I came down the mountain to persuade you.”
Wei Jingzhuo said, "Sir, you do not wish for war between the two sides, which is indeed out of good intentions. However... let me be clear here. I cannot compromise. If my empress is not released, I will attack the Holy Land tomorrow."
Jiang Wenpei said, "The Holy Land is the most sacred place in Southern Chu. Do you really want to attack it? Are you going to launch a second Jin-Chu war?"
"Hey, Mr. Jiang, please don't include us," Chu Yi's lazy voice rang out from the doorway. "Our Southern Chu Kingdom has no troops involved in this matter this time."
Jiang Wenpei turned around and saw Chu Yi, dressed in bright red armor, leading a group of guards with scimitars. He quickly stepped forward and asked, "The Emperor of Jin has led 50,000 elite troops here. This is an invasion. Your Majesty, are you just going to let this happen?"
Wei Jingzhuo had someone offer Chu Yi a seat. Chu Yi sat down and said, "Mr. Jiang, I'll be frank. I'm not one to beat around the bush. Cough... This idea was something that Emperor Jin and I came up with together."
Jiang Wenpei was taken aback and said, "What does Your Majesty mean by this? Have you forgotten the reverence that the Southern Chu royal families have shown to the Holy Land, and are you going to stand with the Great Jin?"
Chu Yi laughed and said, “Mr. Jiang, I respect the Holy Land. But the problem is that the Holy Land is draining the life force of the Empress of Great Jin. She is not only my good friend, but also a great benefactor of Southern Chu. I can’t just sit idly by, can I? But don’t worry, sir, the Southern Chu army will not participate in this battle. I am here to help as a friend of the Empress.”
It was a serious matter, but he made it sound like a joke, which made Meng Ruliu glare at him fiercely.
Chu Yi caught a glimpse of this out of the corner of his eye, and had no choice but to pretend to cough and stop talking.
Seeing that Chu Yi was quite sensible, Meng Ruliu turned to Jiang Wenpei and said, "Mr. Jiang, you are a good person. When Bai Zhiyi breached the Gui River, it was you who notified the capital of Southern Chu and the downstream villages to take refuge in time. We will not make things difficult for you. We only have this request: release the Empress, and the Jin army will immediately withdraw."
Jiang Wenpei said, "I can relay the message, but the Creator will never compromise with anyone. I advise you again: Your Majesty's 50,000 troops are like ants before the Creator's power. They will vanish in an instant. I urge Your Majesty to reconsider."
Upon hearing this, the generals on both sides showed their indignation. In the eyes of that creator, were 50,000 troops nothing more than ants? To say they were annihilated was just bragging.
Meng Ruliu was even more furious and said coldly, "Mr. Jiang is exaggerating. During the Jin-Chu War, we also fought against the Fifth Prince who had been given a secret drug."
Jiang Wenpei said, "That time it was just a personal act between me and the patriarch, and the Creator had no interest in participating. But this time you are going to attack the Holy Land, and you will definitely witness the power of the Creator."
Wei Jingzhuo raised his hand to stop Meng Ruliu and said to Jiang Wenpei, "I know that the Holy Land's master comes from the future world and possesses power that is unimaginable to ordinary people. But she has harmed my Empress. Even if I were just an ant, I would fight her with all my might. Besides, the two sides have not yet fought, and the outcome is still unknown. Have I made myself clear?"
Jiang Wenpei said, "Your Majesty, the Holy Land has stood here for over five hundred years. If the Creator does not agree to release the Goddess, will you really attack the Holy Land tomorrow?"
Wei Jingzhuo said, "A ruler does not speak in jest."
Jiang Wenpei sighed, cupped his hands to Wei Jingzhuo, and said, "Your Majesty, if we meet again, we will be enemies. Farewell."
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