"Yes, Your Majesty, the current situation necessitates that we take Sunset Kingdom. If the neighboring small nations band together, they would represent a not insignificant force. If they have no food, then they'll resort to plundering. Once they get their hands on food and their bellies are full, tasting such spoils, a seed of thought will firmly take root in their minds—to avoid starvation, they'll desperately plunder again and again. With increased confidence after the first time, they will inevitably conquer Sunset Kingdom sooner or later, and this would pose a great threat to our country." This was the conclusion the Prime Minister drew after repeated deliberation, and he, himself, wished even more for Xueyan Country to annex Luo Kingdom, as it would mean greater safety for his daughter.