Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2432 Azure Dragon's Valiant Battle Against Two Gods, Dark Phoenix's First Meeting Under the Pine Tree

Just as Wen Zhong dealt with Yelü Wuzhi, almost at the same time, Hulü Guang also breached the city of Ling, which was under his jurisdiction.

However, the terrain in Ling County is completely different from that in Wenzhong, making it impossible to create a situation similar to that of Yelü Wuzhi, where even breaking out was difficult.

In addition, Yelü Abaoji sent Yelü Shilu and Shalijin to provide support.

Therefore, in this battle, although Hulü Guang shot and killed the Eastern Yi generals Wu Zhimao and Tan Hong, Deng Jiugong also killed more than a dozen generals, including Hu Guozhu, Tuolihu Mahan, Wudulu, and Wubadu.

However, they were still able to escape with the help of Yelü Shilu and Tie Lei Babao, who were able to assist Di Hong's remaining troops.

However, in this battle, Deng Jiugong single-handedly fought against two god-level generals, Yelü Shilu and Tie Lei Babao, without being at a disadvantage, which once again made him famous.

Meanwhile, in Nanping Road, Xiao Beiming finally met Matsushita Iso, the governor of Nanping of the Sun Kingdom.

The residence of Governor-General Matsushita Iso is a converted former county governor's residence. Although the exterior is no different, the interior furnishings are completely different.

Low tables replaced high chairs, and everyone had to kneel on tatami mats, creating a strong Japanese style.

At the head of the table, Matsushita Iso, dressed in the elaborate ceremonial robes of a prince of the Sun Kingdom, toyed with a folding fan from the Sun Kingdom. He was about forty years old, with a fair complexion, sharp eyes, and a faint, indifferent smile that habitually played at the corners of his mouth.

On either side, several stern-faced military officers from the Sun Kingdom knelt with their hands on their swords, their gazes sharp as knives as they scrutinized the visitors.

Guided by the Dongyi servants, Xiao Beiming removed his boots and entered the hall.

"I, Xiao Beiming, the envoy from the Eastern Barbarians, have come to pay my respects to His Highness the Governor-General Prince on the orders of my lord, Yelü Abaoji," Xiao Beiming said, performing the envoy's salute.

"Lord Xiao, you have traveled a long way to visit my humble governor's mansion again. I presume it is still about that matter from before?" Matsushita Iso spoke first, his voice flat, with a hint of barely perceptible sarcasm.

"My conditions are clear: in exchange for the remaining half of Nanping Road, my Sun Kingdom will not wage war against you for five years. This is your only and last chance."

At this moment, Matsushita Iso was very calm. Such an opportunity to take advantage of the chaos was too rare; otherwise, they would not have made such an obviously outrageous demand.

Xiao Beiming sneered inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, bowing slightly and saying, "Your Highness, my lord is already aware of your country's conditions."

"However, to exchange the permanent rule of half of the prosperous road for only five years of vague peace, if I may be so bold, is not a transaction, but extortion."

"Extortion?" Matsushita Iso scoffed.

"Lord Xiao, please watch your words! It is you Eastern Barbarians who are now seeking help from my Sun Kingdom, not the other way around! The Han army is stationed on the border, eyeing us covetously. How much time do you have left to bargain?"

"It is precisely because time is of the essence that I have come again, hoping to discuss with Your Highness a solution that is more beneficial to both of us," Xiao Beiming said in a calm and composed tone, neither humble nor arrogant.

"Does Your Highness understand the principle of 'if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold'?"

"Oh?" Matsushita Iso raised an eyebrow, signaling him to continue.

“My lord is willing to make concessions and agree to hand over the remaining half of Nanping Road to your country’s jurisdiction.”

Upon hearing Xiao Beiming's words, one could clearly sense a slight change in the aura of the Japanese warriors standing in the hall, and Matsushita Izō's hand, which was playing with a fan, also paused for a moment.

Taking over the remaining half of Nanping Road would be of great strategic significance to the Sun Kingdom.

However, it was clear that Dongyi would not allow the Sun Kingdom to make such an outrageous demand and simply agree to its terms. Xiao Beiming then continued, "However, the price cannot be merely a few years of ceasefire."

"What we Eastern Yi need are allies, not neighbors who stand by and watch, or even take advantage of our misfortune!"

"We demand that the Sun Kingdom form an alliance with our Eastern Barbarians and jointly send troops to resist the Han army!"

If Xiao Beiming's statement that he was willing to hand over the remaining half of Nanping Road to the Sun Kingdom shocked everyone present.

The condition that followed immediately silenced everyone present.

In fact, before Xiao Beiming made this request, the Sun Country had already considered the possibility of participating in the war.

Whether it's the Han Dynasty, the Eastern Yi, or the Sun Kingdom, there are always those with a long-term vision.

All three parties could see that when the Han Dynasty started this war, the interests of several surrounding families would be affected, not just the two sides involved in the war.

Moreover, it has a huge, even fundamental, impact on interests.

It's clear from all the factions that if the Eastern Barbarians really can't hold out, it's only a matter of time before the Sun Kingdom, as a third party, joins the war.

However, the timing of entry into the war ultimately leads to different outcomes.

For the Han Dynasty, the later the Sun Kingdom got involved in this mess, the better; for the Eastern Yi, the opposite was true.

But for the Sun Nation, the best course of action is to avoid direct involvement in this war if possible.

Ideally, the Dongyi would be able to block them directly. At that point, the Dongyi, who would have barely managed to hold off the Han Dynasty on their own, would have been severely weakened, which would have been a good opportunity for them to take advantage of the situation.

If the Eastern Yi really can't hold them off any longer, then they'll get involved.

After all, once you get involved, the outcome is unpredictable.

It was precisely because Matsushita Iso had already considered this issue that he remained silent at this moment.

However, although his mind was racing, Matsushita Iso did not show it on the surface. After a brief silence, he reacted immediately.

"Jointly send troops? What a joke!" Matsushita Iso slammed his bat fan on the low table, making a crisp sound.

"The Han army is at its strongest. Why should our Sun Kingdom provoke such a powerful enemy for your sake? Wouldn't it be better to obtain half of Nanping Road and watch you and the Han army weaken each other?"

Xiao Beiming did not take Matsushita Iso's seemingly dismissive words to heart.

It's just a war of words between the two countries; we can simply ignore it.

That's why Xiao Beiming acted as if he hadn't heard what the other person said and continued talking to himself, "Does Your Highness really think that the Han army will be satisfied with this after annexing my Eastern Yi?"

"Once my Eastern Yi are destroyed, will the Great Han Dynasty abandon Nanping Road, which is like a thorn in its side, and allow your country to continue to occupy this place?"

"Furthermore, the Tianqi Continent is a vast and fertile land with abundant resources, which is incomparable to any overseas island nation. When your Sun Kingdom invaded our Eastern Barbarians, wasn't it precisely the fertile land of Tianqi?"