For The Greater Good

Bai Shixin nodded before he spoke, "Everyone understood the military advisor's words. Does anyone have any suggestions?"

"About this…" The ministers stole glances at each other nervously and for a moment, no one said anything.

However, Kong Liang suggested confidently, "Don't worry, your Majesty. Advisor Liang has three solutions to offer."

"Go on…" Bai Shixin suppressed his anguish as he said this. Despite having a hunch that Kong Liang will waste his time again, he could only listen.

Kong Liang simply did not feel this way and instead, he proposed smugly, "I'll start with the best solution. I've heard that the Upper Realm is ruled by the saints. We can choose one of the saints to rely upon and we'll then have a mighty force to defend us."

It seemed like this fellow only knew half of the bigger picture. Neither agreeing or disagreeing, Bai Shixin continued to ask, "What's the second best solution?"