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"Don't be so polite, let's go have dinner first, so as not to keep everyone waiting."

Sun Zhengming and Yang Xia then took their seats together, and the banquet officially began.

During the meal, Sun Zhengming sat next to Yang Xia and mentioned, intentionally or unintentionally, that the Great Zhou Dynasty might now be besieged on all sides, and the situation was not optimistic. Moreover, the Red Cake Kingdom was still eyeing them covetously, and its ambitions had not been extinguished.

Sun Zhengming suddenly looked at Yang Xia with a serious expression and asked, "Your Majesty... I would like to know what your plans are for addressing these issues we just discussed?"

"The Great Zhou Dynasty is besieged on all sides, and the situation is dire. Moreover, the Red Cake Kingdom has always coveted it and harbors great ambitions. I would like to know your attitude and opinion on the current situation. If it is convenient, Your Majesty, please enlighten me."

Upon hearing Sun Zhengming's words, Yang Xia became acutely aware of the predicament of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

But in his mind, the situation was not as serious as Sun Zhengming said; it was just a facade.

Yang Xia didn't care about this; he knew the true state of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

He sneered, looked up at Sun Zhengming, and said seriously, "Lord Sun, I understand what you mean, and I know what you are worried about."

"Don't worry, these are nothing to worry about. There are a few barking dogs around our Great Zhou Dynasty."

"I can go out for a walk in my spare time, and I enjoy it and the feeling of being surrounded by them."

"If I easily wiped them all out, I would find it boring."

"Look at them, they keep making noise all around, but they don't dare to go forward. Isn't that quite interesting? This adds a bit of fun to our Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Otherwise, too much tranquility would be boring. Since they have ambitions, let them come at us."

Yang Xia spoke casually, as if none of this had affected him and he didn't care about it at all.

Yang Xia's answer was both domineering and composed, which greatly surprised Sun Zhengming of China.

He looked at Yang Xia with admiration, smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty... I really didn't expect you to have such a broad mind."

"Seeing is believing. Now I finally understand why they haven't dared to attack the Great Zhou Dynasty yet, and have only been making noise around it. There's a reason for this. With a powerful king like you, the Great Zhou Dynasty is sure to prosper in the future."

Sun Zhengming admired Yang Xia immensely, admiring his composure and domineering presence in the face of adversity, as well as his wisdom and magnanimity.

These are qualities that a leader of a dynasty must possess, and Yang Xia excelled at them all.

Yang Xia also noticed Sun Zhengming's appreciation for him, which made him feel somewhat ashamed.

He raised his wine glass and said humbly to Sun Zhengming, "Lord Sun, you are too kind. I was just expressing my opinion casually."

"Because I felt it was a huge challenge for me, and I happen to enjoy that challenging atmosphere."

Sun Zhengming nodded slightly, and they continued to discuss the relevant matters while having their meal.

After the meal, Yang Xia noticed that everyone looked tired.

He turned to Meng Yin beside him and instructed, "Arrange for everyone in the Huaxia Fleet to rest first."

"We must treat them with utmost care and attention, ensuring that nothing goes wrong. At the same time, we must keep a close eye on their safety and make sure they do not encounter any accidents in the Great Zhou Dynasty."

Mengyin respectfully replied, "Yes, Your Majesty... I will make the arrangements immediately."

After saying this, Meng Yin hurriedly left. Yang Xia had entrusted him with such an important task, which made him feel a sense of pressure.

Seeing that everything was arranged, Yang Xia finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He hurried back to Sun Zhengming's side and said expectantly, "Lord Sun... I hope to meet with you alone."

"There are some things I would like to discuss with you in depth. I wonder if Lord Sun would do me the honor of doing so..."

Seeing Yang Xia's politeness, Sun Zhengming replied without hesitation, "Of course, it is my honor to be invited by Your Majesty."

"Let's go..."

So Yang Xia and Sun Zhengming went out together and agreed to meet at the pavilion in the middle of a small lake behind the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The place was scenic, tranquil, and elegant, making it an ideal location for the two to discuss matters.

Moreover, Yang Xia had been very thoughtful; he had already prepared snacks and wine there.

Yang Xia warmly invited Sun Zhengming: "Lord Sun, please have a seat... I wonder if you are satisfied with this place?"

"I prefer it here because it's quiet and peaceful, and no one bothers me."

Sun Zhengming nodded slowly and said, "The place Your Majesty has chosen is indeed excellent, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, and birds singing and flowers blooming."

"It is indeed a good place to discuss things, and it can also make people feel relaxed instantly."

The two sat down with smiles and began to discuss the current situation.

This was precisely why Yang Xia had invited Sun Zhengming here. He looked at Sun Zhengming and asked, "Lord Sun... I would like to understand the current situation in China."

"Could you explain this to me in detail? I need to understand these circumstances before I can make any further plans."

Upon hearing this, Sun Zhengming couldn't help but sigh and say, "Your Majesty is unaware of the situation... The current situation in China is not optimistic."

"As you know, the Nebula Kingdom is watching us closely, and not long ago, they even used a temporary inspection as an excuse."

"The detention of an important figure from our China has caused relations between the two countries to plummet to a freezing point."

"I estimate that our two countries could clash at any time because of this."

"This has indeed brought a lot of trouble to China. We have been busy with this matter and dare not slack off in the slightest."

Sun Zhengming explained everything to Yang Xia in detail, without hiding anything from him.

Yang Xia listened very attentively, afraid of missing anything that might affect their decision.

The Great Zhou Dynasty now has the closest relationship with the Chinese people, and they must understand each other and comprehend each other's predicaments and circumstances.

Upon learning about the current situation in China, Yang Xia couldn't help but frown.

He sighed and said to Sun Zhengming, "This is indeed beyond my expectations, for such a mysterious and powerful country as China."

"It's truly surprising and unbelievable that someone would dare to cause trouble for China."

"I don't know what these countries are trying to do. Why can't they just live their own lives peacefully instead of harassing us?"

Sun Zhengming also looked helpless; he didn't know what to say. This time, having come to the Great Zhou Dynasty...
Despite the long and tiring journey, they were filled with confidence at the thought of working closely with the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Yang Xia and Sun Zhengming talked a lot about the Great Zhou Dynasty and the current situation in China, and both of them felt somewhat worried.

But when Yang Xia learned from Sun Zhengming that someone was causing trouble for Huaxia, he was not only shocked, but also surprised that Sun Zhengming would tell him so openly.

This deeply moved Yang Xia, and he also saw Sun Zhengming's sincerity in coming to the Great Zhou Dynasty. When Yang Xia learned that the current situation in China was quite difficult, he also felt quite uneasy.

Seeing Sun Zhengming's worried face, Yang Xia looked at him with concern and asked, "Given the current situation in China, do you need any assistance?"

Upon hearing Yang Xia's words, Sun Zhengming pondered for a moment, then looked up at Yang Xia, gave a wry smile, and said:
"Actually... my trip to the Great Zhou Dynasty was not solely for trade."

"With Your Majesty's wisdom, I suspect you may have already sensed something, but you haven't pointed it out, wanting to save face for the Chinese nation. Since Your Majesty has asked about this matter, I will speak frankly."

"My main purpose in coming to the Great Zhou Dynasty is to hope that Your Majesty can consider whether the Great Zhou Dynasty can lend a helping hand to our Huaxia Kingdom at a critical moment. We would be extremely grateful."

Sun Zhengming, with a serious expression, frankly stated his purpose for visiting the Great Zhou Dynasty in front of Yang Xia.

It's not just about trade; we also hope that the Great Zhou Dynasty can help the Huaxia Kingdom overcome its current difficulties.

Yang Xia listened attentively, and vaguely guessed Sun Zhengming's purpose for coming.

He was well aware of the complex situation in China. If other countries intervened, it would naturally alleviate the pressure on China, allowing them to catch their breath and even have a chance to retaliate.

Yang Xia understood that this matter was of utmost importance. If he did not help China at this time, although China would not say much, he would feel guilty.

The two countries have always maintained close and friendly relations; however, if Yang Xia were to lend a helping hand to China to overcome this calamity...

There are also certain risks for the Great Zhou Dynasty, which makes Yang Xia feel quite troubled.

He began to ponder how he could help the Huaxia Kingdom overcome its difficulties while ensuring that the Great Zhou Dynasty would not fall into crisis.

Yang Xia's silence made Sun Zhengming feel anxious and uneasy. He also understood that his request was indeed a bit difficult for Yang Xia.

After all, as the leader of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Yang Xia must first consider the interests of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Although the two countries are allies, Sun Zhengming is well aware that if the Great Zhou Dynasty interferes in the affairs of the Huaxia Kingdom, it will face danger.

After careful consideration, Sun Zhengming took a deep breath and looked sincerely at Yang Xia, saying:

"Your Majesty... I know this matter is difficult for you and will also put the Great Zhou Dynasty in danger."

"As the leader of the Great Zhou Dynasty, it is only natural for you to consider the interests of the Great Zhou Dynasty. As an envoy of the Huaxia Kingdom, I can fully understand you."

"Therefore, I would like to hear your opinion. If Your Majesty is truly unwilling, then our Huaxia Kingdom will never force you."

"And I assure you that our alliance will not be broken because of this."

"So you don't need to worry about anything. I don't want to force the Great Zhou Dynasty to do anything for the Huaxia Kingdom, because we don't have that right."

Sun Zhengming spoke earnestly, and Yang Xia also saw through Huaxia's attitude, and had already made up his mind.

Yang Xia picked up the wine glass in front of him, drank it all in one gulp, frowned, and looked at Sun Zhengming, saying:

"Lord Sun... Well then, it's not that my Great Zhou Dynasty is unwilling to lend a helping hand to the Huaxia Kingdom."

"I just hope Lord Sun can give me a month. After a month, I promise I will have a good fight with the Xingyun Kingdom."

"I want to see just how powerful this Nebula Kingdom is that it dares to provoke China. I am quite interested in this."

Yang Xia expressed his thoughts, and although Sun Zhengming felt it was taking a little too long,
However, Yang Xia's willingness to help is commendable and can be considered the biggest concession he has made.

Sun Zhengming didn't know what else to say. He nodded to Yang Xia and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for being willing to help China overcome this difficult time."

"We look forward to Your Majesty's joining us, and we thank the Great Zhou Dynasty for extending a helping hand to China in its time of crisis."

Seeing Sun Zhengming's politeness, Yang Xia smiled and replied, "What's the harm? We are allies and should support each other."

"We cannot allow neighboring countries to bully us. However, the Great Zhou Dynasty is currently very busy and needs some time to make detailed arrangements."

The conversation between Yang Xia and Sun Zhengming left both parties quite satisfied, and they achieved their respective goals.

Sun Zhengming felt that his trip to the Great Zhou Dynasty had been very fruitful, at least securing aid for the Huaxia Kingdom, and he was quite satisfied.

While Yang Xia and Sun Zhengming were having an in-depth conversation, on the other side, Okada's fleet returned to the Red Cake Kingdom in a sorry state.

Upon learning of this, Akagi-kun, the leader of the Red Cake Kingdom, was furious and found it difficult to accept such a defeat. As soon as Okada returned to his country, he rushed to see Akagi-kun.

When Akagi appeared before Okada with an angry expression, Okada couldn't help but feel terrified.

As expected, he was severely reprimanded by Akagi-kun.

Akagi glared angrily at Okada and roared, "Incompetent... You're utterly useless! You've caused such a heavy blow to my Red Cake Kingdom, and you can't even handle this little thing!"

"To be humiliated and flee back in disgrace is an utter disgrace and a great disregard for my Red Cake Kingdom."

Okada felt incredibly wronged when he heard Akagi's accusations.

But what Akagi-kun said was true; their Red Cake Kingdom was indeed defeated by Yang Xia this time and suffered an unprecedented humiliation.

Faced with this result, Okada was speechless and could only silently lower his head, enduring Akagi's scolding with a wronged expression.

Akagi-kun flew into a rage and cursed viciously, "Yang Xia...you just wait, my Red Cake Kingdom will never let this go."

"I will repay your humiliation of our Red Cake Kingdom tenfold this time. Just you wait and see."

"I don't believe it. Is your Great Zhou Dynasty really that powerful, daring to disregard my Red Cake Kingdom? I want to see just how capable you are, daring to be so arrogant."

Akagi-kun harbored deep resentment towards Yang Xia, feeling that it was all Yang Xia's doing that caused them to fail to achieve their goal and escape in such a sorry state.

Seeing Akagi's anger, in order to quell his rage,

Okada looked up and respectfully said to Akagi, "Boss... I know this was my oversight, and I am willing to accept any punishment."

"I hope the leader can give me another chance. This time I will do everything I can to stop the Chinese fleet from leaving."

"Their plan cannot be carried out as long as they cannot return safely to China."

"This way we still have a chance to turn the situation around. I hope the leader can give me a chance to make amends. Please grant my request."

Okada spoke earnestly, but he remained indignant in his heart.

However, Yang Xia's strength was simply too great, and he was no match for him. That's why he suffered a loss at Yang Xia's hands and hurriedly fled back to the Red Cake Kingdom.

If the Huaxia fleet were to break away from the Great Zhou Dynasty, it would be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for their Red Cake Kingdom.

Because both Okada and Akagi knew that the only thing they could do now was to stop the Chinese fleet from leaving at all costs.

If the Chinese fleet leaves safely and leaks information about Yang Xia's situation...

Therefore, the Great Zhou Dynasty will definitely form an alliance with the Huaxia Kingdom. (End of Chapter)