Endless Winter: My Camp Upgrades Infinitely

Chapter 1789: Chapter 570: Liang Hengzhang, Negotiation_3

Is the Three Vassals a unified entity?

Chu Longteng’s ambition and Moao River’s route are known to all. If the Three Vassals truly had a united front, then where would Chen Cang have found its opportunity?

Treaties, alliances, collaborations have always been a double-edged sword. The good is that there is strength in numbers; the bad is that everyone has their own agenda. In most cases, getting a one plus one equals two result is already worth burning incense for, and sometimes things are even worse, single combat might be preferable.

Even combined, the Three Vassals lack the strength to destroy Chen Cang. Yet, Chen Cang can devour and annex them one by one, as their current actions against Cai Qiu plainly demonstrate.

Great Xia has already made enemies with Cai Qiu. At this juncture, joining the Three Vassals alliance would likely only have a negative impact on the faction. Cai Qiu cannot trust Great Xia, and Great Xia cannot possibly trust Cai Qiu. This not only doesn’t help in suppressing Chen Cang but may even create fissures within the alliance, which inadvertently benefits Chen Cang.

Moreover, if the Three Vassals cannot unitedly deal with Chen Cang, then why should Great Xia abandon Chen Cang as an ally and turn to the Three Vassals camp?

It’s true that Chen Cang has ambitions, but he’s not capable of devouring all Three Vassals in one go. In fact, judging by the scale of forces Chen Cang is deploying this time, they’re likely only aiming to seize Lin Chu County.

Given this, Great Xia might as well continue with Chen Cang rather than choose the Three Vassals.

Chen Cang, battling against three, certainly needs allies. If the Three Vassals truly join forces to pressure Chen Cang, Great Xia could seize the chance to have Chu Longteng withdraw his one hundred thousand troops from Dongchuan, which seems hopeful.

“Lord Xia, my Landgrave is not a man who bears grudges. As long as all prisoners of war can be returned, it wouldn’t be impossible to let your town have these territories south of Guangning Mountain. At present, our biggest enemy is Chen Cang and Chu Longteng, we hope the Lord will consider this.”

They’re starting to loosen the terms!

Xia Hong appeared expressionless, but inwardly he let out a silent laugh.

When Liang Hengzhang first entered the tent, he demanded not only the return of prisoners of war but also the return of the territories of Evergreen Valley that Great Xia had occupied. Now, hearing that Xia Hong wants to continue cooperating with Chen Cang, he immediately relaxed his terms, only asking for the return of prisoners.

Since he’s willing to relax his terms, then everything can be negotiated!

With a calm demeanor, Xia Hong said, “The armies of Wei Bo and Hezang haven’t moved at all so far. From my perspective, these two vassals couldn’t care less about your Cai Qiu’s fate. If Chen Cang is willing to withdraw troops from East River City, Great Xia could then reinforce Evergreen Valley, seize the entirety of Evergreen Valley, and even take Qinghua City and attack Bai Shui County. Isn’t this posture that Liang Taiyi is using to seek peace from me inappropriate?”

The perpetual faint smile on Liang Hengzhang’s face instantly vanished, replaced entirely by somberness. He raised his head to look at Xia Hong seated above, anger and coldness flared in his pupils.

“Lord Xia, be careful you don’t bite your tongue when speaking brazenly. Qinghua City is one of Cai Qiu’s seven cities. Not to mention your mere one hundred thousand troops, even if Great Xia mobilizes its entire three hundred thousand forces, you couldn’t possibly take it down. As for Bai Shui County…”

At this point, Liang Hengzhang’s tone sharply dropped, continuing, “If Lord Xia indeed has such resolve, then there’s nothing more to say for the envoy. Let us see the truth of strength on the battlefield. I shall return to Red Tiger Ridge and wait for the Xia Army to launch an attack!”

With that said, Liang Hengzhang unexpectedly turned his head and strode out of the tent, as if unwilling to further discuss.

From above, Xia Hong’s heart skipped a beat. He hadn’t anticipated that Liang Hengzhang would be so resolute, leaving abruptly.

This certainly can’t lead to further fighting. With this in mind, Xia Hong immediately gave Qiu Peng a meaningful glance below.

“Liang Taiyi, please hold back!”

Understanding the situation, Qiu Peng promptly stood forward to mediate, quickly approaching Liang Hengzhang to intercept him.