Chapter 1275: The Diplomatic Results of the Ash Star Alliance

At this moment, the study door was knocked on lightly.

"Come in."

The door pushed open, and a tall figure walked in.

Guilliman, having just returned to Xiuluo Holy Star.

"Father."

Guilliman bowed slightly.

"I have returned."

"Guilliman, you have returned just in time. There is a matter that requires you to handle it."

"Please speak, Father."

Yingzhou walked to the desk and picked up the encrypted report.

"There is news from the Keluoke Empire."

Guilliman's brows furrowed slightly.

"The Keluoke Empire? The empire whose prince was detained by Sanguinius?"

Yingzhou nodded.

"Correct. Our 'prince' is doing quite well over there."

Guilliman was stunned for a moment, then understood.

"Father means... that Kalidusi assassin?"

Yingzhou smiled.

"Yes. She is now called 'Kesi', the third-in-line successor to the Emperor of the Keluoke Empire, Keluoke Ershisi Shi. She just performed a meritorious service in the rebellion suppression on Sairen Xing and was publicly praised by the Emperor."

Guilliman's brows smoothed out, and a hint of a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.

"Keluoke Ershisi Shi just gave her a new Task: to conquer the Taisilaikesi Zi You Ling."

Guilliman thought for a moment.

"Taisilaikesi... I have seen it in the intelligence reports. The terrain is complex, easy to defend and hard to attack, and they are skilled in guerrilla warfare. Keluoke Ershisi Shi giving this Task to her is a test."

Yingzhou looked at him.

"Do you think she will succeed?"

Guilliman thought for a moment.

"If it is a frontal assault, it is difficult. But if it is by wit... that is what the Kalidusi are best at."

Yingzhou smiled.

"The same as what I thought."

He stood up and walked to the window.

"Guilliman, take over the matters on Luojia's side."

Guilliman was slightly stunned.

"Luojia? What happened to him?"

Yingzhou said.

"He has recently been handling the diplomatic affairs of the Keluoke Empire, as well as the matter of Corax's mission. You have returned just in time to help him share some of the burden."

Guilliman nodded.

"Understood, Father. What specific affairs is Luojia responsible for?"

Yingzhou pulled up a document.

"On the Keluoke Empire side, the online talks have already concluded. We released Kesi, so they will not cause trouble for the time being. But the subsequent diplomatic mediation, intelligence exchange, and border monitoring all require someone to follow up."

Guilliman quickly browsed the document.

"Understood. I will take over."

Yingzhou looked at him.

"Also, on Corax's side, the diplomatic mission has a result."

Guilliman looked up.

"What result?"

The corners of Yingzhou's mouth lifted slightly.

"The Ash Star Alliance has agreed to let the Astra Militarum units within Corax's legion be stationed on several planets near the border. Nominally, it is to 'protect the Primarch and the subsequent Xiu Luo Saint Human safety', but in reality, it is our garrison."

Guilliman's eyes brightened slightly.

"The Ash People actually agreed?"

Yingzhou nodded.

"That kid Corax put on a good show on Wa'erduosi. The Ash People are under great pressure now. Therefore, when Corax proposed the garrison request, they only hesitated for three days before agreeing."

Guilliman smiled.

"That guy Corax has been black-bellied since he was small. How could the Ash People possibly outplay him?"

Yingzhou also smiled.

"So, your next Task is to take over Luojia's work and handle these two matters well. On the Keluoke Empire side, maintain contact and do not escalate conflicts. On the Ash Star Alliance side, the garrison must be arranged well, and do not give them a chance to go back on their word."

Guilliman stood up and bowed slightly.

"Understood, Father. I will go do it now."

Yingzhou nodded.

"Go. I have already notified Luojia. Rest well for a few days after you return. You just need to go and do the handover."

Guilliman smiled.

"Father is as well."

Word Bearers Temple, Luojia's private study.

Luojia was organizing the final batch of documents; the holographic projection displayed the diplomatic records of the Keluoke Empire and the negotiation minutes of the Corax delegation.

The door was knocked on lightly.

"Come in."

Guilliman pushed the door open and walked in.

"Luojia."

Luojia looked up, saw Guilliman, and a smile appeared on his face.

"Guilliman, you've returned. Have you seen Father?"

Guilliman sat down opposite him.

"I have. He said to let me take over your work here."

Luojia nodded and pushed the documents in front of him across the desk.

"Perfect. These are the diplomatic records of the Keluoke Empire, including the full content of the online talks, negotiation minutes, and follow-up items."

He called up another document.

"These are the negotiation results of the Corax delegation in the Ash Star Alliance. The Ash People have agreed to our garrison request to station Astra Militarum troops on Wa'erduosi Star, Kalidusi Star, and Nuowa Star near the border. Nominally, it is to 'protect the Primarch and the subsequent Xiu Luo Saint Human safety,' but in reality, it is our outpost."

Guilliman browsed through them quickly.

"Three planets? The location is good; it perfectly blocks the eastern gate of the Ash Star Alliance."

Luojia nodded.

"Corax chose them. He said these three planets have good terrain and are easy to defend but hard to attack. In case the Ash People go back on their word, we can still hold them."

Guilliman shook his head with a smile.

"That guy Corax, he really thinks far ahead."

The corners of Luojia's mouth lifted.

"Yes. He has liked to be like that since he was young."

He stood up and walked to the window.

"Guilliman, regarding the Keluoke Empire, be careful."

Guilliman looked at him.

"How so?"

Luojia turned around, his expression becoming serious.

"We released Kesi, so they won't cause trouble for the time being. But the Keluoke Empire is not the Ash Star Alliance, nor is it the Fengqi Star Alliance. They have existed for twelve thousand years, even longer than the history of our Xiuluo Holy Star Alliance."

Guilliman nodded.

"I know."

Luojia continued.

"Moreover, their emperor, Keluoke Ershisi Shi, is an old fox. The Task he gave Kesi is not just testing Kesi, but also testing us."

Guilliman's brows furrowed slightly.

"What do you mean?"

Luojia called up a piece of intelligence.

"Taisilaikesi Zi You Ling; if Kesi wins, it shows he truly has ability. If Kesi loses, then that is perfect, proving he is still a waste."

He paused.

"Regardless of winning or losing, the emperor can gain benefits from it. Furthermore, he can observe the reactions of the other three princes. Who is helping Kesi, who is harming Kesi, and who is standing by. In this game of chess, he is the true chess player."

Guilliman was in Silence for a few seconds.

"You are right. This Keluoke Ershisi Shi is not simple. Understood. I will be careful."

He reached out his hand.

"Luojia, thank you for your hard work."

Luojia shook his hand.

"Thank you for your hard work as well."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Guilliman turned and left.