xymnovel Chapter 13 Daoyan's Discourse
Chapter 13 Daoyan's Discourse
The next day, Su Ye was in the courtyard of the Prince of Yun's residence.
Su Ye sat opposite Yao Guangxiao, her nominal teacher.
Su Ye raised the white porcelain teacup in his hand and asked Yao Guangxiao, "Now that the world is about to fall into chaos, I wonder what plan you have for me, teacher?"
Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao's expression turned serious. Ever since he decided to travel all this way to become Su Ye's teacher...
The moment I've been waiting for has finally arrived!
He himself, a contemporary hero once praised by Confucian scholars as a talent capable of assisting the world, traveled thousands of miles to Jiuxiao Palace.
When he first entered the world, he looked up and saw a shining Purple Star slowly rising from the east.
Since then, everything seems to have been predestined.
That man of exceptional talent refused without hesitation the countless forces that came to pay homage and invite him to come out of seclusion. He resolutely came to Jiuxiao City and became a literacy teacher for a young child.
This position lasted for more than a decade!
Now, that innocent child has grown up and is beginning to show his fangs to the world.
The hibernating dragon has been awakened from its slumber; a single roar can shake a thousand mountains!
This means that it's time for me to officially return to the public eye.
Thinking this way, since this was the first time he had offered a suggestion since becoming a believer, he had to give his Lord a perfect answer to prove his abilities.
"Your Highness, as far as I know, the grasslands of the northern frontier have suffered heavy losses of cattle and sheep in recent years due to winter snow disasters, making it difficult for tribes to survive. As a result, small groups of troops have been constantly invading the border. Is this true?"
"That is indeed true."
"I wonder what the teacher means?"
Su Ye was somewhat curious, as the intelligence sent by Luo Wang consistently included information about the alien tribes of the Northern Frontier Grasslands.
However, the invading forces are currently small groups. Among the five great dynasties, the three dynasties that border the foreign tribes of the northern grasslands are already experiencing internal turmoil.
However, their influence in the northern border region remained unaffected.
There is still a general consensus that it's acceptable to work behind closed doors and compete independently.
However, the army of the northern barbarians must not be moved lightly.
Even this time, when the three kings of different surnames secretly helped the Taiping Cult, the Night King of the Northern Frontier only held a nominal position.
Therefore, in this Taiping Rebellion incident, the two kings of different surnames, the Yun King's Mansion in the east and the Yan King's Mansion in the west, tacitly excluded the Night King of the Northern Frontier from the game.
Therefore, although the foreign tribes on the grasslands suffered heavy losses due to the winter snow disaster, they did not launch a large-scale invasion.
What the foreign tribes on the grasslands feared was never the few armies of the three great dynasties guarding the northern border.
What they were always afraid of were the three great dynasties that were behind these armies, constantly providing them with financial support.
As internal strife gradually erupts in these three dynasties, the foreign tribes on the vast grasslands will no longer be so peaceful.
Thinking of this, Su Ye frowned.
A glint flashed in Yao Guangxiao's eyes. "According to Daoyan, this disaster has affected not only the Xiongnu north of Cangzhou, but almost the entire grassland. Therefore, not only the Xiongnu, but also the Wuhuan, Xianbei, Jurchen, Khitan, Manchu, and even some small tribes, all want to rely on moving south to get through the crisis."
Since the Xiongnu suffered the most severe damage, Guangxiao estimated that the time for the Xiongnu to launch an attack might come around this period.
The foreign tribes on the vast grasslands dared not send out all their troops.
They feared provoking the various dynasties to unite against them, but they could let the Xiongnu take the lead and test the situation of the various dynasties.
Therefore, other Xiongnu tribes may be on their way.
Su Ye slowly rubbed the white porcelain teacup in his hand, his face expressionless.
Whenever the alien races in the north could no longer survive, they would invade from the south.
It would be best to gain an advantage, but even if you can't, you can still use this to reduce the population of the tribe.
"However, Your Highness, there is no need to worry. This matter may not necessarily be a bad thing for you and the Prince."
"Teacher, what should we do?"
Su Ye knew that since Yao Guangxiao had brought up the issue, it was a serious matter.
Then naturally they have already come up with a countermeasure, and are even confident in their countermeasure.
But looking at the monk Daoyan's unfathomable expression...
Su Ye chuckled helplessly to himself and asked in a cooperative manner.
Dealing with this group of intellectuals is a hassle.
Unlike the White Tiger, which immediately bowed down upon seeing him.
They're much more lovable than these strategists!
Yao Guangxiao took a leisurely sip of tea before speaking in a measured tone:
"My lord, the northern border is about to be embroiled in war, which will surely alarm the imperial court."
Of the two eastern provinces of the Great Qian Dynasty, the Cangzhou province, which is next to our Yunzhou province, is the most severely affected by the war.
Therefore, we only need to postpone the war in Cangzhou for the time being.
By that time, the Taiping Rebellion in the heart of the Great Qian Dynasty had also begun.
"At that time, the Great Qian Dynasty, busy suppressing the rebellion, will surely allow our Nine Heavens Army to recruit a certain number of soldiers in Yunzhou before heading north to support Cangzhou in resisting the Xiongnu's attack!"
"Does the gentleman intend for the Su family to use this opportunity to expand its power?"
"Your Highness, please listen to my next plan. Over the past hundred years, the Yunwang Mansion and the Jiuxiao Army have infiltrated Cangzhou, which is also one of the two states in the East."
As one of the two eastern provinces, Cangzhou is close to the northern border and has always been outside the core of the Great Qian Dynasty. Thieves, bandits, and horse thieves run rampant inside, and there are not many top-level forces besides the imperial court.
Therefore, we can take advantage of the fact that the Daqian imperial family is busy with its final preparations and cannot attend to other matters, and seize control of Cangzhou and Dongning Pass in one fell swoop.
Before the world descends into chaos, the lord can begin to establish a stable base.
By then, even the Great Qian Dynasty will have realized what was happening.
Having already seized control of Yun and Cang prefectures, and after expansion, also holding the Dongling and Dongning passes, the Jiuxiao Army was no longer afraid of the imperial court.
Meanwhile, two other kings of different surnames were also there to support them.
Then the great undertaking can be accomplished; by gathering the power of the three kings of different surnames, changing course will be as easy as turning one's hand!
Yao Guangxiao cleared his throat and continued, "At this time, the Crown Prince can also assist Prince Su Kai in developing Yunzhou for several years."
Quietly await the chaos that the Taiping Rebellion will unleash upon the Great Qian Dynasty.
The Taiping Sect was composed of nothing more than a group of refugees.
This inherently limits their future.
Perhaps the Taiping Religion initially gained immense popularity by leveraging the support of the people.
But after that, it will inevitably perish, and at that time, the five states in the central region of the Great Qian will be filled with refugees.
At this point, His Highness the Crown Prince can join forces with Prince Su to submit an imperial edict to the court.
They requested the introduction of refugees and even prisoners of the Taiping Rebellion to strengthen border defenses.
At that time, with the court beset by internal and external troubles, it would probably be very happy to hand over this hot potato to the Prince Yun's mansion.
In this way, the population of Yunzhou will surely increase significantly, and His Highness will only need to focus on developing domestic affairs and stockpiling food and supplies.
Furthermore, by raising an army among the people, and waiting for a day when the world changes drastically, the lord may take advantage of the internal rebellions within the Eastern Da Yong Dynasty to attack the Eastern State and then occupy the entire territory of the Eastern State to the north.
"Whether to advance westward through the Dongling and Dongning passes to control the court, or to occupy the four passes of the capital and survey the world with predatory intent, all depends on the lord's decision."
Yao Guangxiao truly lived up to his reputation; his strategy this time was in no way inferior to Zhuge Liang's proposal of dividing the world into three parts for Liu Bei in Longzhong.
He clearly outlined the strategic plan for Su Ye's future.
"Moreover, I heard that the direct descendants of the current leader of the Northern Garrison Army, the Night King, are three golden flowers. I wonder who will benefit from the huge foundation of the Northern Garrison Army in the future."
Finally, Yao Guangxiao suddenly sighed and then lowered his head to silently sip his tea.
Su Ye's lips twitched as she understood the implication in Yao Guangxiao's words. One moment she was planning her grand future endeavors, and the next she was discussing this topic.
The range of topics Yao Guangxiao brought up caught Su Ye off guard.
But to be honest, if Zhen Ge could take down the Zhenbei Army without bloodshed just by getting married...
Let alone getting married, even if the other person looked like Bo Gang, Su Ye could grit his teeth, close his eyes, and force himself on!
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