xymnovel Chapter 114 Su Qin in Action
Chapter 114 Su Qin in Action
Chapter 118 Su Qin in Action (Thanks to Weiyangz for the multiple donations)
Just as Su Ye was summoning balance in a massive manner.
The Great Yong, thousands of miles away.
Night fell, and the sky was dotted with stars.
Beyond the towering city walls, a figure moved silently through the dense forest. His steps were light yet steady, as if each step had been carefully calculated.
It was none other than Su Qin, who had been on his journey for quite some time, a top strategist of his time, renowned for his exceptional wisdom and eloquence.
Entrusted by his lord and carrying a secret order, he intended to stir up trouble among the various vassal states, which were rife with internal strife.
Su Qin was dressed in a blue robe, with a calm smile on his face, but his deep eyes flashed with a sharp, knife-like light.
He knew that his purpose in coming here was not only to fulfill his lord's entrustment, but also to seek a foothold for himself in this chaotic world.
He quietly approached the camp of one of the vassal kings, where it was brightly lit and heavily guarded.
Su Qin did not reveal himself directly, but instead secretly observed the camp's every move, looking for the right opportunity.
The night was deep, and the flickering lights inside the tents illuminated the fiefdom king's ever-changing face.
Su Qin stood before him, composed, his eyes gleaming with wisdom.
"Mr. Su, what brings you here so late at night?"
King Lu of Luzhou of Dayong sat behind his desk, staring intently at Su Qin and the three men, Lang Fanyun, who had helped Su Qin sneak in silently, and asked in a deep voice.
"Your Majesty, Su Qin has come to offer a plan that can help Your Majesty resolve your current predicament."
Su Qin smiled slightly and bowed to the frightened King Lu.
"Oh? What brilliant plan does Mr. Su have? I'd like to hear the details."
King Lu glanced at Lang Fanyun and the other two, his brows furrowing slightly as he asked in confusion.
Su Qin calmly unfolded the map in his hand, pointed to the mountains and rivers on it, and said: "Your Majesty, please take a look. At present, the various vassal states are divided and fighting their own battles. However, their strengths vary, and they check and balance each other."
"If Your Majesty wishes to stand out in this chaotic world, you must unify all the vassal states."
Upon hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Lu Wang's eyes, but he did not reveal his thoughts. He simply said calmly, "What Mr. Su said is true, but the relationships between these various vassal states are intricate and complex. How easy is it to unify them?"
Su Qin was prepared and calmly replied, "Your Majesty's concerns are very valid. However, Su Qin believes that the affairs of the world, after a long period of unity, will inevitably divide, and after a long period of division, will inevitably unite."
"The current chaos among the various vassal states presents Your Majesty with an excellent opportunity to unify the world."
"If Your Majesty simply follows the plan, you will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Lu Wang became interested and leaned forward, saying, "Oh? What brilliant plan does Mr. Su have? Tell me quickly."
Seeing that the King of Lu was now in his trap, Su Qin was secretly delighted, but outwardly remained calm, saying, "Does Your Majesty know which of the various vassal states is the most worrisome?"
After a moment of contemplation, King Lu said, "Naturally, it's those powerful and well-equipped vassal kings."
Su Qin shook his head and said, "Your Majesty is mistaken. While those powerful vassal kings are certainly a concern, their ambitions are also obvious, and there will inevitably be conflict among them."
"Your Majesty only needs to sit back and watch the tigers fight, and wait until they are both exhausted before sending troops to clean up the mess."
Upon hearing this, King Lu's eyes lit up, but he also said with some worry, "That's true, but what if they unite against me?"
Su Qin confidently replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I have another plan to sow discord between them. Simply do this—"
As she spoke, she whispered in the ear of the King of Lu, like the temptation of a devil.
"Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful! Mr. Su is truly a genius of our time!"
"If this plan succeeds, I will reward you handsomely!"
The more Lu Wang listened, the more terrified he became, and finally he couldn't help but slam his fist on the table and exclaim in admiration.
Su Qin bowed and thanked him, saying, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am willing to serve you, even at the cost of my life!"
The two exchanged a smile, their faces carrying a subtle expression.
King Lu kept glancing at Lang Fanyun and the other two.
These are two Celestial-level combatants and one peak Grandmaster-level expert.
Heaven have mercy, he was one of the lower-ranking vassal kings in the Rebellion of the Princes.
He can't find a single celestial being among his subordinates now.
Currently, the strongest martial arts practitioner he has is only at the late Grandmaster stage.
Now, three people have suddenly arrived who are stronger than my current strongest fighter.
Two of them were even celestial beings!
Although I don't know why they lost their minds.
However, since they are willing to serve me.
So, Lu Wang naturally wouldn't refuse such a windfall.
After a long silence, King Lu broke the silence and slowly asked, "Mr. Su, how exactly should we implement the strategy of alliances and counter-alliances you proposed earlier?"
Su Qin stroked his beard and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, in the current situation, if the weaker vassal kings fight their own battles, they will inevitably be defeated one by one by the stronger vassal kings."
"Only by uniting can we resist foreign aggression and preserve ourselves."
King Lu nodded in understanding: "What you say makes sense, sir, but making an alliance is easier said than done."
"The various domains have a long history of grudges; how can we guarantee that their alliance will be genuine?"
Su Qin smiled slightly, revealing his confidence: "Your Majesty's concerns are quite valid. However, Su Qin believes that the world is bustling with activity, all for the sake of profit; the world is in turmoil, all for the sake of gain."
"As long as we can demonstrate the benefits of the alliance, and supplement it with wisdom and strategy, we will surely be able to persuade the various vassal kings."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "First, we need to select several vassal kings who share the same ideals and are of similar strength as allies."
"Through secret meetings and sharing of information, we gradually deepened our mutual trust and cooperation."
King Lu frowned slightly: "Then how exactly should we choose our allies?"
Su Qin stretched out his finger and drew several lines on the map: "Your Majesty, please take a look. These vassal states are located in strategic locations. Although they are not strong, their geographical positions are excellent, and they serve as a link between the major powerful vassal states."
"If we can win their support, we will not only strengthen our own power, but also strategically encircle the powerful vassal states."
A hint of approval flashed in Lu Wang's eyes: "Mr. Su, you have indeed thought things through carefully. So, what should we do next?"
Su Qin stood up and walked to the map: "Next, I will personally go to these vassal states to persuade their rulers."
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"With my silver tongue and diplomatic skills, I will surely be able to persuade them to join our alliance."
He turned to look at King Lu: "In this process, Your Majesty also needs to actively prepare for war and reorganize the military within the country."
"Once the alliance is formed, we can join hands and fight against powerful vassals together."
King Lu was so impressed by Su Qin's persuasive words that he stood up and bowed respectfully: "Mr. Su, you have a brilliant insight!"
"I, the King, am willing to devote the entire nation's resources to supporting your plan. I only hope that you can quickly forge an alliance to jointly resist our powerful enemy!"