This war, indeed, presents an excellent opportunity.
Initially, Xia Zheng hadn't seen this, but after traveling to Xiliang, he discovered that Xiliang hadn't exerted its full strength in the battle. Rather than an actual combat, it felt more akin to a drill, merely testing Dayong's capabilities.
Now that Dayong's formidable power has been observed, and to secure an opportunity to exchange food with Dayong, Xiliang proposing a marriage alliance following its defeat is quite to be expected.
Lin Yuan curled her lips, intuition telling her that both the King of Xiliang and the Crown Prince of Xiliang were figures not to be underestimated.
"However, even though the land of Xiliang is not very fertile, thankfully they have abundant forests, and the various animal furs are quite profitable."
Xia Zheng sipped his tea, then suddenly remembered something and couldn't suppress the smile forming at the corner of his mouth.