Chapter 304 - 301: Going Off to War
Tianhe Fortress.
Gu Jinlai was in the conference room, listening calmly to everyone’s reports.
At this moment, inside this conference room which already possessed "video conference" capabilities of later generations, there were a dozen or so Thousand-mile Light and Shadow Mirrors set up, each linked to influential figures from Lingxiao City.
Sitting in command of Yellow State were Gu Chaoyang and Cheng Lixue; in the main base of Star State were Qi Renwang, Gu Changfeng, and Gu Yunxin; as well as Xin Tianqi, Cheng Wanli, Jing Yunshan, and Gu Xiliu, who had gathered in Jiangzhou State.
After Cheng Wanli finished recounting the situation, Gu Jinlai finally spoke, "So you’re saying that because we’ve been indifferent for more than half a month since the ultimatum deadline passed, Lizhou thinks that we, Lingxiao City, lack the power to launch an attack on them in the Eastern Sea, so they’re thinking about trying to take advantage of us?"
"State Governor’s summary is very apt."
Cheng Wanli said, "Overseas powers have always acted like this, respecting might but not kindness. Our leniency would only be seen as weakness to be exploited. Whenever there’s a benefit, they swarm like sharks drawn to the scent of blood, but if they encounter a tough bone that’s hard to chew, they’ll disperse in a whimper, even shamelessly begging for mercy."
"I’ve also come to understand that clearly."
Xin Tianqi said, "This time, the Lizhou fleet has gathered, claiming that they hope we will open the port of Fish Dragon City in Jiangzhou State for trade with them. But the moment we show any sign of weakness, they will immediately demand to take over Fish Dragon City. Initially, they will ask for leasing, but eventually, they would completely occupy Fish Dragon City, just like Dragon Sparrow Manor did during its rule over Jiangzhou State. And after taking Fish Dragon City, they will still not be satisfied and will surely demand more cities from us."
Saying this, the Star Lord’s eyes showed a hint of disdain, "Each of these forces embodies the essence of insatiable greed."