Chapter 863: Brook's Intentions

"Father, there is no need for this. There is still Nanping, Southern Liang, and the Northern Di. Moreover, Bazhou is easy to defend and hard to attack; it will not be easy for the Yan King Army to take this place," Liang Feng comforted him.

He, like his father, felt deep heartache.

After all, the 600,000-strong army of Jiangxia, as well as the 200,000 from the 600,000-strong army of Changcheng, were all painstakingly built up by their Wu.

To have them gone in the blink of an eye—it was hard for anyone to accept.

"Southern Liang, Nanping, Northern Di?" Liang Kai murmured, then smiled bitterly, "So what? Once, our Wu was the most powerful among the powerful clans, but now, overnight, we have fallen to the weakest side. Even if they defeat the Yan King in the future, how will there be a place for our Liang Family in this world?"

At this moment, Luse and Brook exchanged a glance. Brook said, "Your Majesty, why be so pessimistic? If we can destroy the Yan King, we in Britain will naturally uphold justice for you. The territories that should be yours will not be short by even a fraction."

"Really?" Liang Kai was stunned, as if he had grasped a straw to save his life.

Luse nodded, "Before long, our Western Fleet and main army will arrive. At that time, we will certainly stand with you to resist the Yan King. If the war is won, we will divide the spheres of influence for your powerful clans based on the situation before the westward migration."

Liang Kai was stirred with excitement upon hearing this.

If this were the case, most of Jiangnan would still belong to his Liang Family.

He would be able to make a comeback.

Liang Feng's face was filled with excitement. He said to Luse and Brook, "You are truly the benefactors of our Wu. In the future, our Wu will surely treat you in Britain with great generosity."

"This is just a small matter. Who says our common enemy is not the Yan King?" Brook said, "However, in order to win time for us, I hope you can hold on and not let your confidence be shaken."

Liang Kai nodded, "I have nothing left to lose. If the Yan King wants to fight, then we shall fight to the end. I will accompany him."

Now, the words of Brook and Luse were like an Imperial Edict to him.

With his million-strong army gone, the only ones he could rely on were the Westerners.

As for Southern Liang and Nanping, he ultimately could not trust them; he would rather trust Britain.

Then, he flew into a rage, wishing he could tear the Yan King into ten thousand pieces, pull out his tendons, and peel his skin, "Yan King, if you fall into my hands, I will certainly make you taste the most cruel punishments in the world. I will torture you to death bit by bit."

Then, remembering something, he looked toward Han Zheng, Wang Zi'an, and Xie Duan.

Although the persuasion of Luse and Brook had raised a glimmer of hope in his despair.

This crushing defeat had ignited a raging fire in his heart.

This anger immediately burned toward the three of them.

If they had reached Changcheng and commanded the Changcheng troops to attack from the north and south, how could his Wu's 600,000-strong army have ended up like this?

Seeing Liang Kai's gaze sweep over, Han Zheng, Wang Zi'an, and Xie Duan immediately shivered in fear.

They understood each other too well and naturally knew what Liang Kai was thinking.

It was precisely because of this that, as a precaution, they had sent 10,000 taels of gold to Luse and Brook as soon as they returned to Ba City.

To have Luse and Brook intercede for them.

Sure enough, seeing that Liang Kai seemed intent on venting his anger on the three, Brook said, "Your Majesty, at this critical moment, you must not do things that pain your kin and please your enemies."

"Otherwise, it will only make the Yan King laugh, and Nanping and Southern Liang will also think Your Majesty is cold-hearted and unworthy of trust."

Liang Kai heard this and also felt there was some truth to it.

If he killed the three, perhaps Dou Wei and Fan Xinglun could do the same to him another day.

It was better to leave some room for each other.

Thinking of this, his cold face immediately turned into a smile. He no longer mentioned the defeat, but said, "What should we do next?"

Brook said, "Your Majesty only needs to hold Bazhou firmly to avoid Yizhou being attacked from both sides. Leave the rest to Nanping, Southern Liang, and the Northern Di. I believe they should be able to hold out until our Western army arrives."

Liang Kai nodded slowly.

In fact, there was indeed nothing else he could do.

Having settled this matter, the group left the palace.

Once outside, Xie Duan, Han Zheng, and Wang Zi'an wiped away cold sweat, filled with gratitude toward Luse and Brook.

"Many thanks to the two lords for your help," Xie Duan said with a humble expression.

In this crushing defeat, Wu was miserable, but they were even more so.

Wu still had at least 100,000 troops in Bazhou, while each of them only had a thousand or so personal guards left.

Han Zheng and Wang Zi'an also thanked them repeatedly.

Brook waved his hand, appearing righteous and awe-inspiring, "You are all our allies, and we will treat you the same. In the future, the territory of Jiangbei will also be returned to you."

The three were overjoyed upon hearing this, and were even more grateful.

After the three left, Luse and Brook looked at each other and laughed.

"A single sentence earned us 10,000 taels of gold. When we return to Britain, we will both be rich men," Luse said.

Brook held up his index finger and shook it, "This little bit of gold satisfies you? I am not satisfied. Since this opportunity is before us, we must take the chance to make a big fortune."

"How do we make a fortune?" Luse asked.

They were indeed executing the orders of Governor Bolt, but that did not conflict with them taking the opportunity to profit.

Westerners overseas all did this.

Otherwise, who would be willing to leave their comfortable homes and go thousands of miles away to risk their lives?

"I am worried that these powerful clans cannot hold back the Yan King and will collapse before our army arrives," Brook said.

This crushing defeat of Wu also surprised him greatly.

After the Yan King Army equipped another type of firearm, they were even more difficult to deal with than before.

Even if their British army arrived, he feared it would be very difficult to deal with them.

Their Western Lands should now focus on improving their level of firearms.

"That is also what I am worried about. The Northern Di and the Ross people are unreliable. If the situation turns bad, they will definitely withdraw from Yizhou," Luse said.

"Therefore, if such a thing happens and Ba City cannot be held, we will let Liang Kai transport the gold and silver treasures hoarded in Ba City through Yunzhou to Jiaozhi, and then transship them to Tianzhu," Brook said.

The Liang Family's hundreds of years of accumulation and the massive wealth they looted when they migrated west had long caught his attention.

If the powerful clans were destined to be destroyed, why shouldn't they hand this massive wealth over to Britain?

"But in that case, what does this wealth have to do with us? It will definitely be shipped back to Britain," Luse said.

Brook said, "You don't think we're going to keep this wealth, do you? You really are overthinking it. This wealth could buy a small country; it can only be turned over. If we are too greedy, both you and I will end up on the guillotine."

He paused, then glanced in the direction where Han Zheng and the other two had departed, "When the time comes and Ba City cannot be held, only we can provide them with shelter and lead them to escape to Tianzhu, or even Britain. And as for who gets to go and who stays? That will be up to us to decide."

Upon hearing this, Luse suddenly realized, "Brook, you really are a clever devil. My Mercenaries will cooperate with you when the time comes. We are going to make a fortune this time."

Brook chuckled twice.

This method could both rake in money and relocate a portion of the influential clan members.

In the future, even if Yan Wang unifies Great Song, they will not acknowledge Great Song.

They will only acknowledge the influential clans they hold in their hands.

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