Chapter 1260: The Zhao Song Dynasty

At the same time.

Inside the palace of the Zhao Song Dynasty.

Outside a luxuriously peerless grand hall, Zhao Qiming stood respectfully.

It was not just him; all the generals present at this moment had gathered here.

Zhao Qingde was sitting on the dragon throne.

His face wore a solemn expression.

"Qiming, this mission has failed.

After Zhao Xing returns, you must ask him clearly what exactly he encountered!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qiming nodded and slowly retreated.

Then, at the entrance of the grand hall, two figures appeared in everyone's sight.

It was none other than Zhao Xing.

At this moment, a trace of gloom appeared in his eyes.

Upon seeing Zhao Qingde, he hurriedly bowed down.

He spoke respectfully.

"Greetings, Father!"

"Rise.

Tell me, what trouble did you encounter this time?

And who exactly did this?"

Zhao Qingde asked.

A flash of sharp light flickered in Zhao Xing's eyes.

Then, he spoke cautiously.

"It was the Han Emperor of the Great Han. We had planned to raid the Great Zhou's army to seize the spirit stone vein.

However, we did not expect to encounter the Han Emperor's army.

In the end, that Liu Zheng even dispatched a mysterious army to fight us.

We suffered heavy losses before they saved me and brought me back!"

Hearing this, Zhao Qingde frowned.

The Great Han's strength was not weak; they had actually forced his son to return in defeat.

He then shouted.

"This mistake will be noted for now.

In the future, you must compensate for it twofold!"

"Thank you, Father!"

Zhao Xing said, overcome with gratitude.

He then retreated.

However, just as he was about to return to his own room.

Zhao Qingde's voice rang out at this moment.

"Zhao Xing, stop right there! Is there anything else?"

Upon hearing this.

Zhao Xing did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly said.

"Reporting to Father, this is a letter sent by the Great Han envoy.

They said you must open it personally!"

He said respectfully, fearing he might annoy the other party.

After all, Zhao Qingde held immense power within the Great Song.

If the other party were to be enraged, he would not be able to bear it.

"Oh, there is a gift as well? Open it and let me see!"

A faint smile appeared at the corner of Zhao Qingde's mouth.

In his mind, he was wondering who this Great Han envoy was.

Zhao Xing did not dare to be negligent either.

He respectfully handed over the letter.

Just after the other party took it and opened it to take a look.

His expression sank completely.

The letter stated.

They had already discovered that people from the Zhao Song Dynasty had been secretly targeting their Great Han.

Therefore, they must be taught a lesson.

Furthermore, they must make amends for their crimes.

Otherwise, the Great Han would destroy the Zhao Song Dynasty.

Such a threat caused Zhao Qingde's pupils to shrink involuntarily.

He had not expected that despite hiding so deeply, these people from foreign lands had actually discovered clues.

However, just as he was about to retort.

Zhao Xing's voice rang out.

"Father, what should we do now? Are we really going to bow and admit our mistake to the Han Emperor?

This is such a shameful matter; if we really do this, what face will our Great Song Dynasty have left!"

Hearing this, Zhao Qingde sighed and said.

"If we don't compromise, what would you have us do!"

Zhao Qingde's voice carried a hint of sorrow.

"Father, we surrendered to the Han Emperor.

Given his tyrannical nature, he will definitely come to settle scores with us in the future!"

Fear appeared in Zhao Xing's eyes.

He did not dare to continue.

"Sigh, how could I want this?

But the Great Han's strength is too formidable.

We are no longer the Great Han's match; unless we can break through our cultivation realm...

Otherwise, we are simply no match for him!

Moreover, even if we could win, it would be a pyrrhic victory.

In that case, we would face retaliation from the Great Xia.

We are at a dead end!"

Zhao Qingde said with some despair.

And just after his voice fell.

Zhao Xing spoke again.

"Father, the Great Xia Dynasty will not help the Great Han, so we don't need to worry.

I know they want to subjugate all tribes, but they cannot subjugate everyone.

Therefore, this Great Han should not deal with us.

Besides, according to reports, the Han Emperor seems to be searching for some treasure.

They wouldn't care about the existence of the Great Xia Dynasty at all.

As long as we can provide enough spirit stones.

Perhaps we will have a chance to survive!"

Zhao Xing said tentatively.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Qingde fell into hesitation.

His goal was naturally not just what Zhao Xing said, but the entire Great Song.

If Zhao Qinian could ascend the throne as Emperor, he would also benefit greatly.

Thinking of this, he immediately shouted.