xymnovel Chapter 156 Preparation
Chapter 156 Preparation
After seeing the decadent state of the Great Sheng Dynasty.
Su Ye then picked up the information about the situation in the Great Yong Dynasty.
The current state of the Great Yong Dynasty.
In the imperial court, Cao Cao and Sima Yi engaged in open and covert struggles.
The two fought like masters exchanging blows; seemingly calm, but with undercurrents surging beneath.
Now, Cao Cao has been appointed as the General Protector of the Nation in a time of crisis.
As a result, Sima Yi from the Sima family suddenly appeared in the imperial court, leading a large group of people to challenge him.
Boss Cao naturally couldn't tolerate this.
He frequently challenged Sima Yi in court, attempting to seize upon his weaknesses and capture him in one fell swoop.
Sima Yi, on the other hand, always responded calmly, using retreat as a strategy to advance and resolve crises.
They were secretly accumulating strength, waiting for the opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to Cao Cao.
In the imperial court, the rivalry between the two never ceased.
Now, Cao Cao, who controls the imperial guards of the Yong Dynasty, is at the height of his power, but he is also wary of Sima Yi's wisdom.
The struggle between them was not merely a personal feud, but a contest between two political groups.
In this war without gunfire, whoever has the superior skills will be able to control the lifeline of the Dayong Dynasty.
Meanwhile, within the territory of the Dayong Dynasty, various princes were causing chaos and unrest.
Even more concerning is Su Ye's Cangzhou army advancing on Qizhou.
The Nine Heavens Army from Yunzhou entered Wenzhou.
It can be described as beset by both internal and external troubles.
Xun Yu, who had just caught his breath from the intelligence from the Dasheng Dynasty, looked at the intelligence from the Dayong Dynasty in front of him.
Known for his composure, he now frowned, scrutinizing every word of the intelligence report with piercing eyes.
He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, a habitual gesture when he was thinking, as if he was organizing his thoughts in this way.
The contents of the intelligence made him feel uneasy. The military deployment of the Dayong Dynasty in Wenzhou seemed too calm, which was completely different from the Dayong he knew.
"Gentlemen, intelligence from the Luo Net indicates that the Dayong Dynasty's troop deployment in Wenzhou has been unusually calm recently, even to the point of being lax."
"This is completely different from the Wenzhou we knew before, a place with a strong military and heavy defenses."
Xun Yu spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful.
It should be noted that Wenzhou is a large continent adjacent to Yunzhou.
In order to resist the pressure from the Nine Heavens Army.
Wenzhou has been the front line of battle against Yunzhou for many years.
It is equipped with a large number of weapons and troops year-round.
Although the internal finances may be a little lacking.
However, there are absolutely no problems with the military.
The reason why Prince Xuan of Wenzhou became one of the weakest vassal kings.
Most importantly, Wenzhou was well-equipped militarily, but its internal affairs were a complete mess.
Therefore, the reason why King Xuan of Wenzhou was defeated was that he could no longer support so many soldiers.
Not because of his army's cooking.
It was because he was poor.
But just because he can't afford to raise them doesn't mean others can't.
Xun Yu didn't believe it.
With so many readily available soldiers within Wenzhou.
Wouldn't those powerful vassal kings within the Dayong territory be tempted?
Especially since it is located in the south of Wenzhou.
Holding two states, he was the Sparrow King, whose territory bordered Wenzhou.
Guo Jia, standing to the side, wore a cold smile, his eyes revealing a sharp glint, as if he could see into the depths of people's hearts.
As he flipped through the intelligence reports, he said sarcastically, "It seems the Great Yong Dynasty is planning to give us a surprise."
"Wenzhou is the gateway to the Great Yong Dynasty and has always been a strategic location fought over by military strategists."
"But now it's suddenly become so quiet; there must be something fishy about it."
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"In my opinion, this is very likely a deliberate trap set up by the Dayong Dynasty to lure our army deep into the territory and then launch a sudden and fatal attack."
The other advisors nodded in agreement. They all knew that in this game of power, there were no permanent enemies or permanent friends, only permanent interests.
The sudden relaxation shown by the Dayong Dynasty in Wenzhou is likely a huge trap, waiting for the Jiuxiao Army to walk right into it.
However, the Yunzhou Jiuxiao Army and the Dayong Dynasty have been engaged in continuous warfare for hundreds of years.
This is an enemy relationship that has reached the level of a century-old national grudge.
Now we have such a great opportunity.
Even knowing there might be something fishy going on.
However, the Nine Heavens Army still believes it is worth a try.
Su Ye listened quietly to the crowd's discussion, his face expressionless, but his heart was churning with emotions.
He knew that Xun Yu and Guo Jia were both exceptionally intelligent, and their deductions were by no means unfounded.
The Yunzhou Nine Heavens Army will be his strongest asset in the future, and he cannot afford to lose it in any way.
"So, in your opinion, how should we respond?"
Su Ye rubbed his forehead and asked in a deep voice.
"First, my lord can immediately send a message to the Nine Heavens Army in Yunzhou, telling them to be on high alert and not to be deceived by the illusion of the Great Yong Dynasty."
"Secondly, our Cangzhou should strengthen border patrols with the Dayong Dynasty and closely monitor its movements to prevent a sudden attack."
"If something happens in Wenzhou of Dayong, and the Nine Heavens Army doesn't react in time..."
"If something happens in Wenzhou of Dayong, and the Nine Heavens Army doesn't react in time..."
"Our Cangzhou army can depart immediately to support the Jiuxiao army!"
Xun Yu pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke.
"Wenruo is absolutely right."
"In addition, we need to send our best agents to infiltrate Wenzhou, and at the same time, we need to have the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) infiltrate the Dayong Dynasty to investigate its true intentions."
"Only with solid intelligence can we formulate more comprehensive response strategies in the event of unforeseen circumstances in the future."
Guo Jia took a swig of wine and nodded in agreement.
Su Ye remained silent for a moment after hearing this, then slowly nodded.
The complexity and danger of war far exceed imagination; any negligence can lead to total defeat.
He took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Let's do as you two suggest."
"I immediately sent an order to Commander-in-Chief Wen Zhong of the Nine Heavens Army, instructing them to strengthen their defenses and to be extremely careful."
"In addition, Wenruo (Xun Yu), Zhaoxuan Gong (Gao Ying), and Baishi Gong (Li Shanchang), I would like to trouble you to form a new army again within the territory of Cangzhou."
"This newly trained army is now ready to head to the border of Cangyun."
"If the Nine Heavens Army suffers any losses, immediately enter the territory of Dayong to support them!"
Although this action bypassed Su Kai and directly ordered the Nine Heavens Army.
To put it more seriously, it meant they were trying to seize military power and were plotting a rebellion.
They replaced him with a prince who was more suspicious.
They might sever their father-son relationship with Su Ye on the spot.
But Su Ye didn't care.
Su Kai had long wanted to pass the leadership to him.
After Su Ye launched a power grab in Cangzhou and easily captured Dongning Pass.
During this period, Su Kai had been intentionally or unintentionally transferring control of the Nine Heavens Army, the Cloud King's Mansion, and the Mist Cloud to him.
Moreover, the current commander-in-chief of the Nine Heavens Army is Wen Zhong.
This veteran minister served three emperors.
His loyalty is beyond question.
Therefore, even if Su Ye did not obtain Su Kai's approval, he could still directly command him.
As long as it doesn't go too far and affect the Yunwang Mansion.
Wen Zhong will definitely cooperate fully with Su Ye.
Anyway, the Nine Heavens Army will belong to Su Ye sooner or later.
Why separate them so clearly?