Protect Our Clan Leader

Chapter 2542: Chapter 61: All In!

“Several decades?”

Upon hearing this, the Saint Emperor Tianrui could hardly contain his anger, and even his voice turned cold: “Do you think our Tianrui Saint Dynasty has several decades for you to waste?”

“Old Ancestor means… the Tianxing Sacred Dynasty?” Prince Wen Yu’s heart trembled, and his face instantly turned pale, “That’s right. If we were in the position of the Tianxing Sacred Dynasty, we wouldn’t miss this opportunity either.”

Currently, the Tianrui Saint Dynasty is experiencing a grain shortage, only able to hold out for a year or two. If at this time, the Tianxing Sacred Dynasty launches a major attack, pushing across the border… the advantage they’d hold would be too significant.

As is well known, during wartime, the consumption of grain is several times higher than usual!

And the supply of logistics and provisions is the lifeline of war itself.

Once there’s a grain shortage across the board, how can the war be fought? Even if forced through, the Tianrui Saint Dynasty would undoubtedly suffer significant harm to its vital energy, no longer the flourishing dynasty it once was.

Thinking of such a dreadful situation, Prince Wen Yu’s heart was trembling.

It was only at this moment that he finally realized he might have caused a major issue this time.

It wasn’t just him; others in the study also grasped the seriousness of the situation, and for a moment, everyone’s faces turned extremely grim.

“Your Majesty, Your Highness.” He Lian Duo Cai’s face was also pale, but thinking of his current predicament, he finally gritted his teeth and spoke cautiously, “I have an idea, though I’m not sure if it should be spoken.”

The Saint Emperor glanced at him: “Speak.”

“Wang Shouzhe comes from a noble background, and venturing out is merely to gain experience. To him, the grain business is a merit point to prove his capability; his deeper purpose is not to bring down the Sacred Dynasty and become an enemy.” He Lian Duo Cai laid out his thoughts, “For over ten years, we’ve relied on official means to restrict them and suppressed them with low grain prices. As a result, their grain sales over these ten-plus years have been very limited.”

“Based on the sales amount previously handled by the Jiang’s, it’s estimated that their annual grain supply is about one-tenth of the Sacred Dynasty’s production. After ten years of storage, the accumulated grain equals the production of the entire Sacred Dynasty for a year.”

“As long as we secure this batch of grain, we can meet a significant portion of our military’s preparation needs, indirectly curbing the ambitious desires of the Tianxing Sacred Dynasty to avoid war.”

The Saint Emperor nodded frequently: “This idea is good. Even if we have to pay a price upfront, as long as it resolves the immediate crisis, there will naturally be ample time to gradually deal with the aftermath. Junxi, since this matter was stirred up by you, you are to ask Wang Shouzhe to sell the grain.”

“I comply with the Old Ancestor’s decree.”

Prince Wen Yu agreed with a darkened face.

The thought of having to humble himself before Wang Shouzhe, perhaps even beg for forgiveness, made him extremely uncomfortable, but since this matter was caused by him and now was ordered by the Old Ancestor, he dared not refuse.

“Alright~ go handle it then.”

The Saint Emperor projection, unwilling to stay any longer, turned into a cluster of energy light and instantly dissipated without a trace.

Prince Wen Yu breathed a sigh of relief, immediately gathering his spirits, “Duo Cai, Star Book, accompany me; let’s go meet Wang Shouzhe.”

“Your Highness, this matter may not be so simple.” He Lian Duo Cai sighed, “Over the years, someone has been secretly buying grain at low prices and promoting the spiritual medicine industry. It seems likely that Wang Shouzhe is behind it. Witnessing these grand manipulations, I’ve learned what true business tactics are.”

“Your Highness, you may need to prepare yourself mentally for being asked for a hefty price.”

Upon hearing this, Prince Wen Yu felt uncomfortable, like being force-fed a fly. But what could he do? If this matter isn’t resolved, the entire Tianrui Saint Dynasty will face a crisis.

If it truly comes to that, his position as Prince would probably come to an end.

Suppressing his nausea, Prince Wen Yu went straight to the Guiyuan Other Courtyard, presenting a card to request an audience with Wang Shouzhe.

At this time.

In the Guiyuan Other Courtyard.

On the waterfront pavilion of the Lake Heart Pavilion, Wang Shouzhe was leaning back in a Taishi Chair, drinking Immortal Tea, and telling stories to his somewhat-grown “Little Shoot Tip” Wang Zong Bamboo in his arms.

Next to his right hand was a plate of fish food. While telling the story, he absent-mindedly sprinkled fish food, feeding the Spirit Fish in the lake.

Unconsciously, many Spirit Fish gathered under the waterfront pavilion, their heads bobbing in the water, creating quite a lively scene.

“Ya ya ya~”

Little Shoot Tip wriggled in Wang Shouzhe’s arms, indicating he didn’t like the story; he wanted to hear the Dream of the Red Mansion.

“Alright, here are a few simple math problems; after you solve them all correctly, Daddy will tell you the story,” Wang Shouzhe said, smiling, producing a test paper.

“Crackle!”

Little Shoot Tip stiffened, golden lightning crackling all over him.

Math, it’s math again!

Wang Zong Bamboo felt like he was going to explode on the spot~~

“Young master, Prince Wen Yu requests an audience,” at this moment, Jiang Mu Xian came quickly and whispered in his ear, “Would you like to see him?”

“Haha~~ can’t hold out so soon? It seems the pressure on the Sky-blessed Imperial Family is immense,” Wang Shouzhe shook his head and smiled, “Tell him to go back, say this young master is currently in seclusion and has no time to see him.”

“Yes, young master.” Jiang Mu Xian immediately responded and retreated.

“Bamboo,” Wang Shouzhe picked up Wang Zong Bamboo with a smile, “Do the problems well, get one wrong and Daddy will give you an extra test paper, no matter how late it gets tonight, Daddy will be right here with you.”

Prince Wen Yu’s matter is not as important as his son doing exercises.

“Ya ya ya!”

Looking like Little Shoot Tip, Wang Zong Bamboo had teary eyes and hurriedly wrapped the pen with God Sense, “swish swish swish” starting to write the problems, feeling like ten thousand grass mud horses were galloping through his mind.

Why are these problems so stupid?

A swimming pool, and it’s filling and draining at the same time… is his brain fried? Who’s the lunatic who came up with such problems? Aren’t they deliberately making things difficult for this little bamboo?

Wah wah~~ Sister Daiyu, wait for Bamboo, wait until Bamboo finishes the exercises to join you~~

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