Looking at it from another angle, our Iron Banner Gang occupying the canal and severing the North from the South is a tremendous boon for Prince Xiang. If, in the future, Prince Xiang has intentions of unifying and raises troops to march north, he can ensure a secure retreat. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Though his tone was one of understanding and gentle persuasion, his demeanor epitomized the phrase 'looking down on others.'
Situ Tang's face turned cold and blue: "Sword Lord, do not speak nonsense! My lord is loyal to the emperor, as clear as day."
"Understood, understood!"
Chu Xisheng chuckled: "Then let me take a step back. You withdraw from the Grand Canal. As long as the merchant ships of your Prince Xiang's residence pay the tolls according to the standard, whether you sell weapons or grain, my Iron Banner Gang will not interfere.
