Upon hearing Xia Hong's words, the two men's faces were full of wry smiles.
Without even considering the strength Great Xia has showcased in the past four months, it's clear from this year's Hongmen Banquet that Great Xia might only need them to make some noise and not really require their support.
Moreover, Great Xia's previous support of the two towns was genuine—helping Muyin resist invasions from Jin Mountain and Wuchuan, assisting Jiangxia in reclaiming lost territory, and reassigning Bashang's lands to Jiangxia.
However, Xiahou Zhang understood what Great Xia needed, so after pondering for a moment, he cupped his hands and spoke earnestly: "Lord Xia Hong, rest assured. Regardless of the intentions of the other towns, Xiahou Zhang does not care. No matter what conditions others may put forth, my Jiangxia will never stand against Great Xia in the future!"
