Chapter 1003: Retreat

Chapter 1003

After speaking, Song Youqu looked expectantly at Cheng Dalei, waiting for his response.

"If the Jiangnan army can enter Shu, it would naturally be excellent; there is no need to discuss this matter with me. I will heed His Majesty's decree," Cheng Dalei said.

Song Youqu agreed, "I will immediately report back to His Majesty and get started on this matter right away."

After Song Youqu took his leave, he seemed somewhat impatient. Cheng Dalei, however, was puzzled: It was he who was exerting the effort, while Li Xingzai was reaping the benefits, so why go to such lengths?

When Cui Baiyu and Xu Shenji came over, Cheng Dalei shared the matter with them, but Cui Baiyu clarified it with a single statement.

"It all comes down to not trusting us," Cui Baiyu said. "We've already taken control of Liangzhou, and if we take Jingzhou and Yizhou as well, we'll truly have the standing to confront Li Xingzai as equals."