The faces of the others in the conference room, apart from being haggard, showed even more anxiety.
"Head of State, with so many foreign ambassadors visiting at this time, how should we address them?"
Zou Fengxia from the Internet Regulatory Department frowned and asked.
"Address them?"
"Heh, I'm afraid no matter what excuses we come up with, they won't let it go so easily."
"I and Sun Rong can handle these foreign ambassadors. You should arrange personnel to continue monitoring the situation in the fifteen cities and go rest.
"There will be plenty more mentally taxing things coming up."
Wu Boxue lightly rubbed his temples, stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked straight out of the conference room.
As Wu Boxue left, everyone in the conference room looked at each other.
None of them said anything, just helplessly shook their heads, arranged personnel to monitor the situation in the fifteen cities, and left the conference room one after another.
...
In the reception room.
Sun Rong, following Wu Boxue's instructions, arrived early to wait.
Shortly after, a diplomat led five accompanying personnel into the reception room under the guidance of his subordinates.
And this diplomat who arrived first was a middle-aged man, the ambassador from White Country – Antoine.
"The fifteen cities of Wu Kingdom have been devastated by zombies and turned into a mess and ruins, yet unexpectedly, the capital is still as prosperous and magnificent as ever!"
"But I don't know how long Wu Kingdom can maintain this peace with its current capabilities."
Antoine entered the reception room and, looking at Sun Rong who greeted him with a smile, said sarcastically.
As he approached Sun Rong, he pretended to be very gentlemanly and extended his right hand to her.
At this moment, under the guidance of their subordinates, diplomats from various countries also slowly entered the reception room.
Seeing this, Sun Rong's smile grew even brighter, and she deliberately raised her voice and said:
"Mr. Antoine, I'm afraid that's going to disappoint you.
"The glory of Wudu and the prosperity of Wu Kingdom will never be destroyed by mere disasters.
"Perhaps even when your palace collapses, the glory of Wudu will remain unchanged, enduring for ten thousand generations."
Sun Rong extended her right hand and shook Antoine's right hand.
Sharp words echoed and resounded in the reception room.
Compared to Antoine's sarcastic sarcasm, they were several times more venomous.
At the same time, it also demonstrated the strength of Wu Kingdom.
It seemed to be telling the foreign ambassadors that even if Wu Kingdom encountered a zombie crisis and faced provocation, it would never swallow its anger in silence.
This disaster could not shake the foundations of Wu Kingdom.
The profound foundation of Wu Kingdom should not be underestimated!
Upon hearing this, all the diplomats who had just entered the reception room were startled.
They were surprised by Sun Rong's bold rebuttal.
They all showed the appearance of watching a play and cast their gazes on Antoine.
They wanted to see how the ambassador of White Country, who had already pressed their troops to the border, would react to Wu Kingdom's rebuttal.
They also wanted to see if White Country had the courage to provoke a war proactively to test the profound foundation of Wu Kingdom!
As for their purpose of coming here,
It did not conflict with watching the play.
"Ms. Sun Rong, if Wu Kingdom's strength were half as formidable as your glib tongue, it wouldn't have allowed zombies to wreak havoc in the fifteen cities, causing panic worldwide."
"Verbal disputes are often just a manifestation of weakness."
Antoine was furious upon hearing this, but seeing the ambassadors from various countries arriving one after another, he could only suppress his anger and force a smile.
White Country was also a major power, and it must not lose its composure and be laughed at by other countries.
"Thank you for your praise, Mr. Antoine, but whether Wu Kingdom's strength is as formidable as my glib tongue, the ambassadors from various countries will discern for themselves."
"Unlike some people, who are not only incompetent with their mouths but also only spread alarmist rumors behind the scenes, playing little tricks to scare people, unworthy of refined company."
Sun Rong smiled and rebutted.
The suggestion that the White Country's massive military presence was merely a show of force, meant to intimidate, was a mere bluff. As for the so-called zombie crisis leading to a global disaster, it was nothing but alarmist rhetoric.
These two brief sentences not only conveyed to the visiting envoys that the Wu Country had the capability to contain the zombie crisis and prevent it from escalating into a global disaster, but also ridiculed the despicable behavior of the White Country, demonstrating the unyielding霸气 of the Wu Country in the face of threats and intimidation.
"Ha, it sounds nice on paper, but who knows what the truth is?"
"The reason why diplomats from various countries have come is precisely because they are uneasy about the zombie crisis in the Wu Country."
"Madam Sun Rong, enough talk. Just tell us what caused this zombie crisis and what guarantees the Wu Country can give to reassure the other nations!"
Antoine's face turned red with anger as he clenched his fists and, without further ado, got straight to the point with a sneer.
"Mr. Antoine is right. If the Wu Country cannot provide effective guarantees, how can the other nations feel at ease?"
"Indeed, based on our information, the number of zombies has already reached hundreds of thousands in just two nights. There have even been reports of zombies wielding bone swords to cut through highways and hugging giant trees to annihilate elite troops. In such a situation, what effective prevention measures does the Wu Country have?"
"Madam Sun Rong, we naturally trust in the strength and depth of the Wu Country, but zombies are, after all, a new, formidable, and terrifying species. I suggest that the armies of various nations enter the Wu Country to assist in the lockdown of the fifteen cities. In this way, the other nations can truly set their minds at ease."
...
As Antoine finished speaking, the diplomats from the Volcanic Country and other nations chimed in, echoing his sentiments.
They sought to pressure Sun Rong into force and opening the country's borders to welcome the armies of various nations.
"If you are so unsure of the Wu Country's capabilities and strength, why not simply invade?"
"If you have the ability, the Wu Country will acknowledge that you have the capacity to assist us in the lockdown. But if you do not, you are nothing but a nuisance to us!"
At this point, Wu Boxue walked into the reception room with his hands behind his back, appearing old and frail yet with a sharp gaze that swept over Antoine and the others.
His words were direct and unyielding, leaving no room for face-saving with Antoine and the others.
The visiting envoys immediately showed signs of respect upon seeing Wu Boxue. Those who had earlier chimed in subconsciously stepped back behind Antoine, avoiding eye contact with Wu Boxue.
Antoine felt a pang of guilt at Wu Boxue's unyielding stance, but seeing the diplomats behind him, he summoned up the courage to speak: "Mr. President, the massive military presence is merely to offer assistance to the Wu Country and ensure the safety of all nations. We do not wish to go to war with the Wu Country."
"How the armies of your White Country and other nations conduct themselves is your prerogative. The Wu Country will not interfere and does not need your assistance."
"Sun Rong, escort Mr. Antoine and the other envoys out. The Wu Country is not suitable for receiving guests at this time!"
Wu Boxue spoke with finality, unwilling to waste any more words on Antoine and the others. He was not even bothered to offer explanations.
This was Wu Boxue's way of dealing with these envoys.
Upon hearing this, Sun Rong immediately approached Antoine and the others, gesturing towards the door with a polite invitation to leave.
Antoine's face turned livid, his eyes bulging as he glared at Wu Boxue.
As a diplomat representing a major power, he had personally traveled to the Wu Country only to find that his problems remained unsolved and no information had been gained. He hadn't even had the chance to sit down before being shown the door, a huge embarrassment for a major power!
"Mr. President, is this the Wu Country's attitude towards handling matters? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at by the other nations?"
"If the Wu Country does not need the help of the other nations, it is still necessary to explain the cause of the zombie crisis and the behavior of the zombies!"
Antoine was seething with anger as he spoke in a low voice.
"The Wu Country's attitude towards handling matters is not for a mere diplomat like you to dictate!"
"Secondly, the zombie crisis is an internal matter of the Wu country and a confidential matter. Why should we explain it to you?!!"
"The Wu country does not care about how the Bai country conducts its affairs, so please have the self-awareness to know that!"
"Escort the guests out!"