If Kaiyadun were to use royal power to suppress the noble factions, the inevitable outcome would be Kaiyadun facing overwhelming opposition.
Perhaps, even if Kaiyadun ultimately prevailed, it would be a Pyrrhic victory.
Furthermore, if not handled carefully, the entire Kaiya Kingdom might face a situation of fragmentation.
Assigning Liu Kai Xuan to handle this matter would involve conflicts among the noble factions, with little direct relation to Kaiyadun.
However, regrettably, Liu Kai Xuan, like a tiger, was not someone Kaiyadun could "command."
Kaiyadun then summoned Au Kushan and several of his trusted ministers to discuss the matter.
After the meeting began, Tie Ma Sha was the first to speak, saying, "Your Majesty, I believe Crown Prince Au Kushan's suggestion is too radical!"
"Since Liu Kai Xuan has already agreed to sell us weapons and equipment, we should simply buy the equipment from him!"
"Using the purchased equipment to enhance our own strength should be enough!"
Au Kushan immediately retorted, "Simply purchasing some weapons and equipment cannot fundamentally solve the problem!"
"The money we use to buy weapons and equipment will ultimately fall into Liu Kai Xuan's hands!"
"The more we buy, the more Liu Kai Xuan earns!"
"If this continues long-term, the gap in strength between us and Liu Kai Xuan will continue to widen!"
Tie Ma Sha replied, "This issue is simply beyond our control!"
"Liu Kai Xuan must surely have the backing of a powerful military nation!"
Looking at the few countries in our gulf region, who can suppress him?
"In my opinion, Your Majesty should simply accept the situation!"
"That will not do!"
Kaiyadun decisively refuted, "I admit that Liu Kai Xuan's strength is far superior to ours now!"
"But we absolutely cannot afford to be complacent; we must actively take some measures!"
Kaiyadun continued, "Let me give you an analogy!"
"Currently, Liu Kai Xuan's military strength is equivalent to a tiger, while our strength is equivalent to a wolf."
"Although he can suppress us, as long as we, the various factions, unite, we can still impose some checks on him."
"It is for this reason that Liu Kai Xuan will not go too far."
But as time passes, the gap in strength between us will only grow larger.
"Until, one day in the future, Liu Kai Xuan becomes an elephant, and we are still wolves!"
"Then there will be no game left to play; he can completely sweep us away with his own power!"
"At that point, the authority of our royal family will be utterly gone!"
Having said this, Kaiyadun shifted his tone, "Therefore, we must strive to catch up!"
"Your Majesty is wise!" Tie Ma Sha nodded repeatedly in agreement, no longer daring to voice any objections.
After Tie Ma Sha fell silent, Kaiyadun's personal chief of staff, Lang Sun, said:
"Your Majesty, I believe we can take this opportunity to negotiate further terms with Liu Kai Xuan."
"Liu Kai Xuan's willingness to provide us with 100 drones for free as support fully demonstrates his intention to cooperate with us."
"Our country is very rich in oil and gas resources. If we can secure all of them, Liu Kai Xuan will earn an astronomical sum."
"For this, he is willing to pay a price."
"Mhm!"
Kaiyadun continued, "Lang Sun, please continue."
Lang Sun then said, "Your Majesty, how about this?"
"Let Liu Kai Xuan provide all the equipment for our current military operation!"
"We will be responsible for sending our personnel to participate."
"In this way, we will still be allied."
"Then, if our battle goes smoothly, we can offer a higher price."
"If the war does not go well, Liu Kai Xuan will have to personally enter the fray."
"After all, our interests are now bound together; we rise and fall together!"
Kaiyadun considered for a moment and replied, "Lang Sun, your plan does have some feasibility."
"However, I still feel the risk factor is a bit too high."
"Once the conflict begins, those noble factions that have been suppressed will inevitably ally to resist us."
"If they all unite, they will form an extremely formidable force."
"Even if Liu Kai Xuan provides us with military equipment, it may be difficult for us to contend with them alone."
Lang Sun nodded and agreed, "Your Majesty's concerns are well-founded."
"Therefore, I believe we must bring Liu Kai Xuan onto our side before the war begins."
"If we join forces with Liu Kai Xuan, those noble factions, even if they unite, will not be a cause for concern."
"It would be best for Your Majesty to assign a shrewd and capable person to negotiate this matter with Liu Kai Xuan in person."
"Liu Kai Xuan is a businessman; as long as we offer sufficient benefits, all problems can be resolved."
"So, who do you think would be most suitable to undertake this task?"
As Kaiyadun said this, his gaze was directed at Au Kushan.
He hoped that Au Kushan would accept this mission.
But Au Kushan lowered his head and did not volunteer for the task.
Au Kushan was a wise man, and this matter was quite tricky.
If he spoke and Liu Kai Xuan gave him face, it would be better.
But if Liu Kai Xuan did not give him face, what then?
Would His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, have to grovel and beg Liu Kai Xuan?
If that were the case, how could the Crown Prince inherit the throne in the future?
Since Au Kushan did not volunteer, Kaiyadun decided to make the appointment himself.
"Tie Ma Sha, I think you should go and negotiate this matter with Liu Kai Xuan."
"Ah, me..."
Tie Ma Sha never dreamed that Kaiyadun would dare to entrust such an important task to her.
Was this a joke?
What was Tie Ma Sha's status? How could she be expected to do such menial work?
But this was Kaiyadun's personal selection, and Tie Ma Sha dared not openly resist his command.
Tie Ma Sha could only subtly explain, "Your Majesty... my abilities are limited, although I am very willing to serve Your Majesty!"
"But if, due to my limited abilities, Your Majesty's plan fails, I truly cannot bear the responsibility!"
"Hahaha..."
Kaiyadun laughed heartily, "Alright, Tie Ma Sha, do not be nervous!"
"Once you go, strictly follow my instructions."