Chapter 2480: Chapter 97: Can One Achieve a Thousand Autumns of Legacy?

Sitting next to his master, Chu Yao only heard his master’s gentle voice ask a question.

The previously arrogant young general in front fell down along with his horse.

While a hundred paces away, the massive mounted army he had brought along... was in complete disarray, with many horses panicking and running wild. Yet amidst this chaos, no one dared to approach the carriage.

With a single word, the army retreated in shock!

Little Chu Yao recalled a phrase he had read before—

A true man should be like this!

He, Chu Yao, just wanted to always sit beside his master, follow right behind him, and share in his prestige!

As the dust settled.

The steed with the demon beast bloodline still knelt on the ground, trembling and not daring to move.

Huang Su on the horse’s back with his hair loose, was covered in dust.

Despite thousands of troops a hundred paces away, despite more than a hundred thousand Liang soldiers stationed in the entire Xiuning prefecture, despite his grandfather Huang Deyi also being present... none of this could provide him with a sense of security.

It seemed only at this moment did he realize that if Jiang Wang were to kill him today under the pretext of invading his jurisdiction with an army, no one in Liang Country would stand up for him!

Strength, status, reputation... every aspect was a clear disparity, so vividly evident at this moment.

For an instant, he felt powerless.

But only for a moment did his mind waver, and he dismounted his horse, ignoring his appearance, and bowed with his hair disheveled: "It was Huang Su’s discourtesy."

Then he took the shining silver spear from the victor’s hook, straightened his back, and looked at Jiang Wang again, his eyes still bright with determination: "Even if the Marquis Wu’an kills me today, it’s justified. But I still want to ask my question, and I hope the Marquis can answer the doubts in my heart!"

The bow slung diagonally across him appeared dim.

The spear in his hand, however, shone brightly.

He did not conceal his fear, but it was precisely in this fear that his courage became apparent.

Liang Country had no noble families; those so-called noble families had perished with the former Liang.

If Huang Su could rise and support his family, the Huang family would have the foundation of a noble family. And he had never doubted this.

Jiang Wang lightly brushed off his garment and said calmly: "What do you wish to ask?"

Huang Su took a step forward, exuding a vigorous spirit: "I want to ask the Marquis. Last year’s war between Qi and Xia, our Liang troops were stationed at the border, holding back Jin’an’s forces. You couldn’t have maneuvered freely on the eastern front without such circumstances. After the war, Qi Country took all of the Summer Land, and our Liang received Xiuning prefecture. This was understood without words. Why is it that today Qi cavalry roams our borders, blatantly breaking promises, not caring about public opinion?"

Jiang Wang asked simply: "Is this your question, or is it Huang Deyi’s question, or even your Liang Court’s question?"

Huang Su proudly responded with his spear: "In the Marquis’s view, what’s the difference?"

"If this is Huang Deyi’s question, he should come and ask me himself, you’re not qualified. If this is your Liang Court’s question..." Jiang Wang chuckled: "I can only say, state affairs are not child’s play. For such an immature court to have lingered to this day, it’s truly Old Summer’s incompetence!"

Huang Su felt great humiliation but insisted: "What if it’s my own question? Is it not possible to ask when seeing daylight and justice before us?"

Jiang Wang frowned: "What Qi taking Summer Land and Jin’an returning to Liang, who confirmed this with you? Who spoke of it without words? Did the Great Qi Emperor make such a promise to your Liang ruler?"

"I never knew the Marquis Wu’an was so eloquent!" Huang Su retorted angrily: "This matter is clear to everyone, justice resides in people’s hearts, not something words can refute!"

"Engaging in rhetoric is not my preference, but I’m doing so reluctantly." Jiang Wang sneered: "I would rather cross swords with you, can you withstand a single blow from me?"

Huang Su paused, then his anger consumed him: "Even if I’m inferior, if Marquis Wu’an grants me a duel, I wish to test the world’s edge with this six-sun leader!"

Jiang Wang merely waved his hand.

Huang Su’s fervor seemed almost like child’s play in the face of such calm indifference.

Jiang Wang calmly said: "You mobilized troops to block my path, demanding justice, but this concerns the Nanxia Governor’s Mansion. I, a carefree wanderer, seldom involve myself in court affairs. You should have your court send a national letter to Governor Su... do you think Governor Su would entertain you?

Fine, if you wish to discuss with me. Let me say a couple of things.

You keep talking about Jin’an returning to Liang, what is your basis? Relying on an unspoken understanding?!

Let’s say there were treaties and alliances, you’ve read history books, can treaties between nations stand as ten-thousand-year laws?

Let me ask you again. When Emperor Min of Liang died, was there not a clan member named Kang Shao who sent a surrender document and established an agreement, willingly becoming a vassal of Old Summer, with utmost loyalty, as recorded in the annals! Do you still remember it?

Later, when my Great Qi conquered Xia, your Liang ruler immediately raised the flag to restore the country, what’s the explanation for this? How should I be taught by you?

It’s nothing but a matter of time!"

Huang Su said bitterly: "I’m discussing the matter at hand with you, why bring up Emperor Min and Governor Su! There’s no need to discuss anything else, with the Qi entering our Xiuning prefecture and acting recklessly, is this not the behavior of bandits?"