xymnovel Chapter 447 The Water Attack Strategy!
Chapter 447 The Water Attack Strategy!
"Water attack!"
"Some might suggest flooding Qianyuan County? This county is low-lying and surrounded by mountains. If such a plan were implemented, wouldn't the Yellow Turban rebels and those aristocratic private armies become sitting ducks, destined to perish?"
"What a grand strategy! A brilliant plan to kill two birds with one stone!"
Guo Jia suddenly looked up, a sharp glint in his eyes.
"This plan is ingenious, but it is too ruthless. Sacrificing the entire Qian Yuan Prefecture for the destruction of the Yellow Turban Army and the aristocratic families is against the will of Heaven."
"After this, I fear the entire Qianyuan County will be turned into a vast swamp, and the people will be displaced and suffer unspeakably."
Upon hearing this, Xun You stepped forward, stared at the map, and after a moment, a bitter smile appeared on his lips.
"Your Majesty's actions may be effective in the short term, but in the long run, they may lose the hearts of the people."
"We fight on the battlefield to protect our homes and country. How can we allow innocent people to suffer for our own selfish reasons? If we were to do such a thing, wouldn't we become sinners in history?"
Upon hearing this, Xue Rengui frowned and said in a deep voice.
"That is indeed the case. As the art of war says: 'The best strategy is to attack the enemy's plans; the next best is to disrupt their alliances; the next best is to attack their army; and the worst is to besiege their cities.' If one wins by attacking with water, although one may defeat the enemy, it is not the way of a benevolent person."
Tie Shiwen nodded in agreement, but it was clear that the thoughts expressed in his eyes were not quite the same as what he said.
He never claimed to be a benevolent person.
For Tie Shiwen, on the battlefield, as long as he can win, that's all that matters.
Any price can be temporarily overcome!
The four people gathered around the map in silence for a long time, all knowing that although Emperor Si Xiaofei of the Great Qian Dynasty's plan was ruthless, it was also a last resort.
Now that the Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty has personally led the expedition to Qianyuan County, the Yellow Turban Army, faced with such temptation, is unlikely to easily withdraw even if they have noticed the signs of a scheme.
"The Yellow Turban Army is like ants; to the mastermind behind the Taiping Cult, they can have as many as they want."
"However, His Majesty's personal command of a campaign is not easily obtained. Such an opportunity is extremely rare for us as well."
Xun You sighed softly, knowing that the Emperor of Daqian had already made a calculated move.
Even if the Yellow Turban Army and those aristocratic families sensed something was wrong, so what?
Faced with the temptation of the Emperor of the Great Qian personally leading the expedition, paying some price was worthwhile.
After all... the bigger the waves, the more expensive the fish!
What if it works?
Xue Rengui's face darkened, revealing a helpless expression.
As a general, he knew the cruelty of the battlefield, but he could not accept sacrificing the lives of the entire county's people to achieve victory.
However, given the current situation, they have no other choice now.
"Alright, what happens in Qianzhou is none of our business for now!"
Xun You sighed softly, his gaze turning serious. He knew the urgency of the situation before him and there was no time for further discussion.
"The most urgent task now is to take advantage of the fact that the Great Qian Dynasty, those aristocratic families, and the Yellow Turban Army are all focused on Qianzhou, so that our lord can seize Hengzhou!"
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"
He waved his hand, his tone relaxed.
"Gongda is absolutely right. Hengzhou is a land rich in resources and has an important geographical location."
"If not now, when?"
Upon hearing this, a glint of wisdom flashed in Guo Jia's eyes. He smiled and nodded in agreement.
Xue Rengui and Tie Shiwen exchanged a glance, both revealing solemn expressions.
Su Ye listened quietly to Xun You and Guo Jia's strategies, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
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After the four had finished speaking, he slowly stood up, his clothes fluttering lightly, like a pine tree standing in the wind, with extraordinary bearing.
He gently stroked the yellowed map on the table, his fingertips lingering on the characters "Hengzhou" for a moment.
"Gongda and Fengxiao's words are exactly what I thought."
"Hengzhou is indeed a fertile land, and its strategic value is self-evident. How can we let this golden opportunity slip by?"
Su Ye's words were gentle yet firm. He slowly raised his eyes, his gaze sharp as he swept over every general present.
"Ren Gui and Shi Wen, you two are both fierce tigers in our army, with extraordinary bravery."
"For this trip to Hengzhou, I intend to appoint each of you to lead an army as the vanguard, clearing the way for my main force. What do you say?"
After speaking, he turned his gaze to Xue Rengui and Tie Shiwen, his eyes filled with both trust and expectation.
"Your humble servant obeys! I will certainly live up to your high expectations, my lord, and vow to conquer Hengzhou and expand your territory!"
Upon hearing this, Xue Rengui's brows furrowed with heroic spirit, and he readily agreed.
"Shiwen is willing to follow Brother Rengui to Hengzhou, to overcome all obstacles, and to demonstrate the might of our Cangzhou army!"
Tie Shiwen, also filled with heroic spirit, cupped his hands and said.
"Good! With the two of you traveling together, I have nothing to worry about. Remember, caution is necessary on the march, but when encountering the enemy, you must also be brave and decisive, and not miss the opportunity."
Seeing this, Su Ye nodded in satisfaction, secretly praising himself.
"promise!"
Xue Rengui and Tie Shiwen responded in unison, their voices echoing throughout the surroundings.
"also,"
Su Ye's words suddenly softened, "Take good care of yourselves. I will wait for your triumphant return to drink a celebratory toast together."
"Yes, sir!"
The two agreed again, their eyes shining with determination.
"Gongda and Fengxiao, you two also need to be prepared."
"After the two generals have completed their actions in Hengzhou, we must quickly send reinforcements to stabilize the situation."
Su Ye nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Xun You and Guo Jia.
Su Ye nodded in satisfaction, then turned to look at Xun You and Guo Jia.
"Here you go!"
Xun You and Guo Jia both bowed and accepted the order.
Meanwhile, Yao Guangxiao, who was far away in Qizhou under Su Ye's command, was also busy.
Holding a wolf-hair brush, he dipped it in thick ink and slowly began to write on the Xuan paper, revealing an extraordinary spirit between the lines.
This is a secret letter, sent specifically to Jia Xu, who is hiding in the shadows of Cangzhou and leading the Luo Wang organization.
The letter is filled with exquisite words and carefully chosen phrases, revealing the author's profound wisdom.
"It is said that the Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty intends to launch a water attack in Qianyuan County, hoping to use the raging waters to wipe out the Yellow Turban rebels and the private armies of various aristocratic families in one fell swoop. If this plan succeeds, its power will surely shake the world."
"To extend the Great Qian Dynasty for another period of time."
"However, I have a plan that I would like to devise with Wenhe. The Emperor of Daqian, relying on his wisdom and strategy, intends to use this water attack to bring the Yellow Turbans and the aristocratic families to their doom."
"However, even the wisest can make a mistake. I intend to make this plan his own grave."
Yao Guangxiao's calligraphy is vigorous and flowing, as if the lines of his writing contain the ever-changing winds and clouds.
"My idea is that the Net can be secretly set up and wait for the right opportunity to strike. When the Emperor of Daqian launches his water attack and thinks he has succeeded and tries to escape, that will be our chance to make our move."
"I want to turn their 'fake play' into 'real action,' so that the Great Qian Emperor will remain in Qianyuan County forever and never be able to return to the capital region."
"We can send elite assassins from the Luo Wang (Net of Heaven) to infiltrate around Qian Yuan County. Once their water attack is launched, we can seize the opportunity to strike and cut off their retreat. We can also send skilled swimmers to infiltrate the water and sabotage their ships, preventing them from escaping smoothly."
"In this way, the Emperor of Daqian will inevitably be trapped in a desperate situation from which he cannot extricate himself."