The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

He gently tapped the armrest of the dragon throne, looked up and asked, "Yang Xia, the Emperor and my ministers trust you greatly, but I have another question—even if we do as you say and wait for the Nebula Kingdom's follow-up actions before taking action, what if the Nebula Kingdom really intends to launch a large-scale attack this time? The Yan Kingdom may very well be caught in a long-term confrontation with them. At that time, the Yan Kingdom's national strength will inevitably be severely weakened, which would be a heavy blow to us."

The atmosphere in the hall became heavy again, and the ministers nodded in agreement. Song Jitian's concerns were not unfounded. Once war broke out, not only would the common people suffer, but the economy and people's livelihood of the entire country would also be affected. This was the situation they least wanted to see.

Yang Xia remained calm upon hearing the question. He smiled slightly, looked at Song Jitian and the ministers, and said with certainty, "Your Majesty, gentlemen, please rest assured, this situation will absolutely not occur. I have already carefully considered this matter, and every step I have taken is proceeding according to the pre-established plan. I have solutions to all the problems you are worried about, and I will absolutely not allow Yan Kingdom to fall into a long-term confrontation, nor will I cause you any trouble."

Yang Xia spoke calmly and casually, as if dealing with the threat from Xingyun Kingdom was a trivial matter. It was precisely this composure that gradually dispelled the worries in Song Jitian and the ministers' hearts—they knew that Yang Xia never spoke without certainty, and since he said this, he must have sufficient confidence to solve these problems.

Song Jitian looked at Yang Xia with admiration in his eyes: "Yang Xia, I am relieved to hear your words. I was worried that the situation would get out of control, but it seems that I was overthinking it."

Sun Zhengming quickly added, "Yes, Mr. Yang Xia, seeing you so calm and composed always puts our minds at ease. Unlike us, we easily panic when faced with problems and need your guidance."

As they spoke, Sun Zhengming and Song Jitian exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of embarrassment in each other's eyes. As the leaders and ministers of Yan Kingdom, they were not as calm and composed as Yang Xia when dealing with a crisis, and even had to rely on Yang Xia's strategies, which inevitably made them feel somewhat awkward.

The hall fell silent for a moment. Song Jitian and Sun Zhengming opened their mouths, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to begin. Yang Xia, seeing their slightly embarrassed expressions, understood but didn't point it out. He simply smiled and said, "Your Majesty, esteemed officials, there's no need for this. The most important thing right now is to proceed according to plan. As long as we remain calm and wait for Xingyun Kingdom to show a weakness, we can break the deadlock in one fell swoop."

Song Jitian nodded quickly: "That's right, Yang Xia is right. We'll proceed according to your plan now. If you need anything, just ask. Yan Kingdom's manpower and resources will fully cooperate with you."

The ministers echoed, "Yes, Mr. Yang Xia, we will all follow your arrangements!"

Yang Xia nodded slightly, already planning his next move—John's weapon was just the beginning; there was more important "drama" to come.

He was going to perform, and he was ready.

The two of them felt a little awkward and embarrassed, and for a moment they didn't know what to say.

A moment of silence followed in the hall. Song Jitian's gaze remained fixed on Yang Xia, his doubts lingering like a fog. He simply couldn't understand why Yang Xia was so certain that Yan Kingdom wouldn't be drawn into a prolonged conflict with Xingyun Kingdom, and he couldn't fathom the phrase "arrangements had already been made."

What kind of scheme is hidden behind this? He subconsciously turned his head to look at Sun Zhengming standing beside him, and found that the other man was also frowning, his eyes full of confusion, obviously having the same question as him.

Finally, unable to contain his eagerness, Song Jitian leaned forward slightly and asked with a hint of inquiry, "Yang Xia, what exactly did you mean by what you just said? I've pondered it for a long time, but I still can't fully understand. Why did you say that Yan Kingdom would never be caught in a long-term conflict? I have a lingering worry in my heart. Can you give me a clear explanation so that I can put my mind at ease?"

Yang Xia looked at Song Jitian's cautious expression and understood perfectly. He knew that the relationship between Yan Kingdom and Xingyun Kingdom was currently like a taut string; the slightest spark could ignite war. As the leader of Yan Kingdom, Song Jitian had to consider the safety of the entire country and the livelihood of the people, and his concern that war would deplete the country's strength and harm people's lives was entirely reasonable.

Yang Xia breathed a sigh of relief and spoke in a calm tone: "Your Majesty, you need not worry so much. Although the Great Zhou Dynasty is a small island country that mainly relies on tourism, I have never forgotten that I am a Yan citizen. Even though I am now on an island thousands of miles away, I will never watch Yan face the threat of the Nebula Kingdom alone, nor will I let Yan fall into a state of isolation and helplessness."

He changed the subject, looked at Sun Zhengming, and continued, "If Your Majesty still has doubts about what I have to say, you may ask Lord Sun. Some time ago, Lord Sun made a special trip to the Great Zhou Dynasty to investigate, and he must have seen the strength of our Great Zhou with his own eyes. Moreover, I have long anticipated the actions that the Xingyun Kingdom may take and have made proper arrangements in advance, so that the situation will not get out of control."

At this point, Yang Xia's eyes sharpened, and his tone revealed a composed confidence: "I have already ordered the main fleet of the Great Zhou Dynasty to stand by in a hidden harbor near the waters of the Nebula Kingdom. If the Nebula Kingdom makes any unusual moves—whether it's sending troops to raid the Yan Kingdom's border or trying to move these recently unloaded weapons—I will immediately send a message to the fleet, instructing them to take advantage of the Nebula Kingdom's weakened rear and strike directly at its key ports and supply depots, cutting off their retreat."

As Yang Xia finished speaking, the hall fell silent instantly. Song Jitian and Sun Zhengming listened intently, their expressions shifting from initial confusion to shock, and finally to complete understanding. They never imagined that Yang Xia had already laid out such a crucial move, not only accurately predicting the Xingyun Kingdom's actions but also mobilizing the Great Zhou's fleet as backup in advance. This foresight and strategy far exceeded their expectations, filling them both with awe.

The worries in Song Jitian's heart were dispelled as if by a gentle breeze, replaced by an overwhelming excitement. He had been anxious about the potential predicament facing the Yan Kingdom, but now, knowing that the Great Zhou fleet was there as a backup, his heart instantly settled. He turned sharply to look at Sun Zhengming, his eyes gleaming with excitement; Sun Zhengming was equally delighted, nodding slightly to Song Jitian—Yang Xia's arrival in the Yan Kingdom was truly a stroke of luck. Without his help, the Yan Kingdom would likely have been plunged into a tremendous crisis in the face of the Xingyun Kingdom's conspiracy.

Song Jitian turned his gaze back to Yang Xia, carefully recalling the plan Yang Xia had just described. Suddenly, as if a breakthrough had been made, he laughed with sudden realization: "I understand! I finally understand your good intentions! You've been telling us to hold back all this time because you were waiting for this perfect opportunity! Nebula Kingdom and John probably haven't even realized it yet; they've already fallen into your trap!"

He couldn't help but cup his hands in respect to Yang Xia, his tone full of admiration: "Your strategy of cutting off their supply lines is truly brilliant! Once the Xingyun Kingdom dares to make a rash move, our Yan Kingdom will tie down their forces from the front, while the Great Zhou fleet will launch a surprise attack from the rear. With attacks from both sides, even if the Xingyun Kingdom is strong, they will absolutely not be able to break out of our encirclement! This is truly a foolproof plan!"

"Yang Xia, your wisdom and strategy have truly impressed me!"

Song Jitian's voice was full of admiration, and his gaze towards Yang Xia held not only appreciation but also deep trust. Sun Zhengming, who was standing nearby, also recovered from his shock. Looking at Yang Xia, he felt nothing but gratitude. He had initially thought Yang Xia could only offer some strategies for dealing with the situation, but he hadn't expected the man to be willing to mobilize the main fleet of the Great Zhou Dynasty to fully assist Yan Kingdom in its fight against the Xingyun Kingdom. This selfless friendship and sense of responsibility deepened his respect for Yang Xia, leaving him speechless with gratitude.

Seeing Song Jitian and Sun Zhengming's excited expressions and hearing their praise, Yang Xia smiled shyly. He waved his hand gently and said humbly, "Your Majesty and Lord Sun are too kind. I am merely better than most at analyzing battle situations and formulating battle plans. Moreover, the actions of the Xingyun Kingdom are far too arrogant—they not only covet the land and resources of the Yan Kingdom, but also attempt to achieve their goals by secretly stockpiling weapons and instigating war. I cannot tolerate such despicable behavior. Therefore, I wanted to take this opportunity to teach them a lesson, let them know the strength of the Yan Kingdom, and make them understand that the Yan Kingdom is not a country they can provoke at will."

He paused, his eyes growing increasingly resolute, his tone brimming with confidence: "I believe that as long as the Yan Kingdom and the Great Zhou Dynasty can work together in harmony and cooperate seamlessly, it will not be difficult to completely annihilate the Xingyun Kingdom's forces under a pincer attack. It will be achieved in no time. We have every reason to be confident in this confrontation."

Yang Xia's words were brimming with confidence, as if he could already envision the collapse of the Nebula Kingdom. Indeed, he was determined to win this contest—from the very beginning, he had considered every possible scenario. The Great Zhou fleet was also fully prepared; the soldiers on board trained day and night, and their weapons and equipment were all in perfect working order. They were just waiting for the Nebula Kingdom to show a weakness before launching an immediate attack. He even secretly hoped that the Nebula Kingdom would act quickly, so that this contest could end sooner and both the Yan Kingdom and the Great Zhou could return to their former peace.

Looking at Yang Xia's confident demeanor, Song Jitian felt a surge of relief. He believed that Yan Kingdom was truly fortunate to have the support of Yang Xia and the Great Zhou Dynasty. He had a thousand words to express his gratitude to Yang Xia, but he didn't know where to begin, so he could only bury this deep gratitude in his heart.

He secretly rejoiced that Yan Kingdom had such a reliable ally as the Great Zhou Dynasty—in times of crisis, the other party not only did not stand idly by, but was willing to do everything in its power to help. Such friendship was something Yan Kingdom should cherish forever. Song Jitian silently prayed that with the help of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Yan Kingdom could quickly eliminate the remaining forces of Xingyun Kingdom, making those ambitious Xingyun people completely docile and no longer dare to covet Yan Kingdom's rich resources and vast lands.

He also hoped to use the power of the Great Zhou Dynasty to defeat the Xingyun Kingdom as soon as possible, forcing them to curb their ambitions, behave themselves, and stop coveting the Yan Kingdom, and stop greedily eyeing the Yan Kingdom's abundant resources...

After listening to Yang Xia's meticulous arrangements and composed responses, Song Jitian and Sun Zhengming finally felt a great weight lifted from their hearts. Song Jitian, in particular, was overjoyed, his loud laughter echoing throughout the command room.

"Haha...hahaha—"

He strode towards Yang Xia, his eyes filled with undisguised admiration, and patted the other man's shoulder forcefully:
"Excellent...excellent! This plan is absolutely brilliant!"

"Not to mention the people from Nebula Kingdom, even I never expected that you had set up this scheme all along."

“If they knew that everything was planned by you, they would never escape your grasp, especially that paranoid John—he is probably still secretly gloating, thinking that their actions are discreet and unknown to anyone.”

"Little did they know, they were just playing a game you had set up from the very beginning!"

Song Jitian became more and more excited as he spoke, his tone full of admiration. He rarely praised people, but Yang Xia's "luring the enemy into the trap" tactic truly impressed him.

Meanwhile, online public opinion continued to ferment and intensify.

Many netizens witnessed Yang Xia being taken away and were outraged. They felt sorry for Yang Xia, believing that he had done nothing wrong and was being treated so unfairly.

More and more people are joining the support movement. Many of Yang Xia's loyal supporters, and even ordinary fans, have spontaneously started topics and forwarded initiatives on various social media platforms, strongly demanding Yang Xia's release.

They launched online protests and a joint boycott, attempting to pressure the authorities into releasing the detainees through public opinion. Many directly targeted Sun Zhengming, criticizing him for abusing his power, arbitrarily arresting people, and completely losing the demeanor expected of a major power like China.

Sun Zhengming scrolled through the torrent of insults on the screen, shook his head with a wry smile.

"Look at this... this online public opinion is truly deadly without shedding blood."

"Now I've become public enemy number one, and everyone's saying all sorts of things... It's like I've really become some kind of sinner for all time."

"Your fans..."

He looked up at Yang Xia, his expression complicated. "They truly love you and simply cannot accept the fact that I took you away. Now they wish they could tear me apart alive to vent their anger."

Yang Xia took Sun Zhengming's phone and quickly scrolled through several pages of comments. The fans' intense words and angry emotions certainly exceeded his expectations. (End of Chapter)