Song Wu said from the side: "General, Xia Daozi is malicious and skilled in scheming. This alliance is forced upon him, dealing with him might yield no benefit, and he may not keep his promise to relinquish power."
Uncle Xiao said flatly: "If he doesn't step down, I will deploy troops again; he will have no choice but to step down."
Song Wu added: "I suspect Xia Daozi simply wants to use you to kill Chen Tang, General. Please consider carefully."
Uncle Xiao glanced sideways at Song Wu, snorted coldly, "Even without a deal with Xia Daozi, Chen Tang will die today."
Song Wu was silent.
Chen Tang seemed to have a sudden realization and laughed three times.
"What are you laughing at?"
Uncle Xiao asked.
"Nothing much."
Chen Tang said: "I just thought of when we first met, General. You once told me something, truly heartfelt and sincere, and when I recall it now, I can't help but laugh."
Back outside Langya Pavilion, Uncle Xiao had once invited Chen Tang to work under him.
