dmims Chapter 29 Sisters of the Gama Royal Family
Chapter 29 Sisters of the Gama Royal Family
In fact, Xing Tian only believed about 60% of what Yun Congxin said.
Having spent his entire life in deceit and treachery, how could Jia Xingtian possibly believe that someone would actually be expanding the pie for mutual benefit and win-win outcomes, instead of just saying one thing and meaning another, playing the same old old games of strategy?
The current royal family betrayed the former royal family, and the former royal family overthrew an even older dynasty, and the cycle repeats itself, as if trapped in a time loop.
This was true in the past, and it is true now. How could Jia Xingtian believe that it wouldn't be the same in the future?
Ultimately, it's because the people of the Gama Empire have been confined to a corner of the world for too long, and have long forgotten how vast the Dou Qi Continent is, with only a few cities within the Gama Empire in their eyes.
Jia Xingtian sighed inwardly. The matter had already been discussed to this extent, and to refuse again would be ungrateful. Therefore, no matter how much Jia Xingtian valued the face of the royal family and Yaoyue's talent as an alchemist, he could only reluctantly accept it.
Sigh, if all that old guy Yunshan wanted was Yaoye, I wouldn't even blink an eye if she were just a maid, let alone a bed warmer. I'd just fake her death and send her to Yun Congxin for a smooth little combo...
"It's at least better than ceding the resources and wealth of several major cities. Yue'er's future achievements will probably only be around a fifth-grade alchemist, and the royal family can afford this price. Besides, even if she goes to the Yunlan Sect, she'll still be part of my family. We're family by blood; even if the bones are broken, the tendons are still connected..."
Jia Xingtian's heart was bleeding. He kept comforting himself and reluctantly agreed.
Only after Jia Xingtian instructed the four men in black robes to invite the Yao Ye and Yao Yue sisters over did Yun Congxin nod in satisfaction and state her third condition.
"Third, disciples of the Yunlan Sect must participate in border defense!"
"From now on, Yunlan Sect will arrange for its disciples to participate in border defense. Whether to form a legion to obey orders but not proclamations, or to disperse and integrate them into the border army, let's discuss these details with our two young, strong, and intelligent people."
"However, there is one condition: if a disciple of the Yunlan Sect wants to leave the Yunlan Sect and join the border army, I will not stop them. Similarly, if a member of the border army wants to join the Yunlan Sect, you cannot stop them either." Yun Congxin changed the subject and said, "In addition, my Yunlan Sect will agree that disciples can retain their Yunlan Sect positions while serving in the border army, and we also encourage the border army to have an additional Yunlan Sect disciple while continuing to guard the border."
Jia Xingtian opened his mouth, but was so shocked that he was speechless for a moment.
Compared to the third point, the first two points don't seem so unacceptable.
Jia Xingtian frowned and pondered, but felt that the matter was too big and the changes it brought were numerous and complicated, and he could not come to a conclusion for a while.
The border guards of the Gama Empire have always been elite troops, and the royal family has invested a lot of resources in them. It can be said that more than half of the empire's strongmen have fought in the border army.
On the surface, this gives the Yunlan Sect a fair chance to compete with the royal family.
It is foreseeable that the Yunlan Sect will invest a great deal of resources in order to compete for these future powerhouses.
Conversely, even if the treatment of border troops is improved, the supply pressure on the royal family will be greatly reduced.
Is this a good thing?
not necessarily.
Jia Xingtian did not doubt the border troops' loyalty to the royal family. The Jia Ma Empire had nurtured its warriors for a century, building a formidable wall that the Yunlan Sect could not easily undermine by simply throwing resources at them or talking to them. Similarly, the Yunlan Sect had cultivated its disciples for so many years, a feat that the royal family could not easily sway with its interests.
"That old ghost Yunshan must understand this principle, so why does he still do such a thankless task?" Jia Xingtian thought to himself.
In his view, the most likely outcome of doing so would be that the border army would be divided into two factions, affecting both the capital and the Yunlan Sect, two behemoths. Countless elders and guest ministers would waste their time and energy on endless internal strife, and the border army might also be divided into two factions, greatly reducing its combat effectiveness.
"Brother, it's not that I'm ungrateful, but this matter involves too many things. Aren't you afraid that some juniors might be ignorant and plant spies in the Yunlan Sect?" Jia Xingtian expressed his concerns tactfully.
Yun Congxin shook his head and said, "Why not just say it? You're worried I'll send someone to disrupt your elite border troops, aren't you?"
Jia Xingtian gave a wry smile and avoided answering.
"Sigh..." Yun Congxin sighed, thinking that it served him right that the old guy was stuck at the Dou Huang level for life, unable to move forward. He was truly short-sighted...
But he still didn't know how to explain it to Jia Xingtian. Should he just tell him that he had traveled from another time and knew that the nearby Chuyun Empire was about to produce a stunningly beautiful Heavenly Poison Woman who would lead an army to launch a massive attack on the Jia Ma Empire under the orders of the Soul Palace?
Even if he said those words, Jia Xingtian would probably just ignore them.
Therefore, Yun Congxin could only firmly state that this matter was not open to discussion, but he would restrain the disciples of the Yunlan Sect and, for the time being, grit his teeth and integrate the fighting power of the Jia Ma Empire. Only in this way could the Jia Ma Empire minimize its losses when the allied forces of the Chuyun Empire attacked soon.
Yun Congxin was determined, and Xing Tian had no choice but to agree for now and try to delay it later.
Just then, the Yaoye and Yaoyue sisters were brought in.
"Girls, come here and greet Sect Master Yun." Jia Xingtian's voice sounded much older.
Princess Yaoyue has always been fearless, but she still couldn't help feeling restrained and afraid in front of a Dou Zong powerhouse.
She hid behind her sister, her little hands gently clutching her sleeve, cautiously peeking out to secretly observe Yun Congxin.
On the contrary, Yao Ye stood tall and graceful, poised and elegant, like a rose with thorns.
"No wonder they're sisters, a mature woman and a cute girl, what a classic combination..." Yun Congxin muttered to herself.
"Sect Master Yun has just emerged from seclusion and has no one to serve him tea and water or greet him," Jia Xingtian coughed and said. "He values the proper manners and conduct of the Jia Ma royal family, so he chose you two girls. This is your honor. Go and pack your things, and follow Sect Master Yun."
After saying this, he greeted Yun Congxin and left with the fish Yun Congxin had given him, seemingly trying to appear resolute and ruthless.
Yao Ye appeared calm; she had known this day would come, but she hadn't expected it to arrive so soon...
But Yaoyue was different. The carefree little princess was excited that she was finally free from all the constraints of formalities and did not have to listen to the old nannies preaching about the great principles that royals should make sacrifices for the royal family.
Although she looked timid and somewhat reserved, Yun Congxin still saw excitement in her beautiful eyes, like a child about to go to an amusement park.
"Go and pack your things. From now on, you will be nominal disciples of the Yunlan Sect..." Yun Congxin said.