Chapter 447 The Downside
Li Shu was taking a gamble on whether Suo Guo could control the elite forces of Xiye during the meeting. He was banking on the idea that Chen Siwei would assist him. If Xiye were to become enraged, Xinke Kingdom would not be able to withstand their fury. Li Shu was wagering that Xiye had too many reservations and would not take action against Xinke. He hoped to come out victorious in this bet, not just for Xinke, but for himself and the prospect of a better future.
The commander of Xiye's Seventh Army, known as Malong, had been stationed in Zhongzhou for thirteen years. During this time, the Seventh Army had quelled internal uprisings in Xun Kingdom and suppressed opposition from Ba Kingdom. Malong had taken part in no less than ten battles, all resulting in victory for the Seventh Army. This track record had made him arrogant, believing that his army was unbeatable on land.
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