xymnovel Chapter 674 The Return of the Demonic Monk
Chapter 674 The Return of the Demonic Monk
Inside Tianheng Mansion, sunlight streamed through the carved wooden windows, casting dappled shadows and adding warmth and vitality to the ancient and solemn building.
Yao Guangxiao, dressed in a plain robe, with a lean face, slowly entered the study with steady steps.
He had just extricated himself from the affairs of the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce in Hengzhou, feeling relaxed and clearly quite satisfied with the operation of the Chamber.
"Greetings, my lord."
Yao Guangxiao walked to the table, bowed slightly, and spoke softly, but with a hint of a smile.
"Please excuse the formalities, sir, and have a seat."
Su Ye looked up, her gaze gentle as she looked at Yao Guangxiao, a smile playing on her lips.
As he spoke, he pointed to the soft cushions on the side.
Yao Guangxiao sat down as instructed, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over the plan on the table, and he already had some guesses in his mind.
"My lord, I have heard that Cangzhou intends to support the Murong Xianbei. I wonder how this matter is progressing?"
He stroked his long beard and spoke slowly.
"Sir, your information network is quite extensive. The plan has already begun. Cangzhou is providing weapons and food, as well as sending military commanders, to lend a helping hand to the Murong Xianbei and even the many Xianbei tribes he has united."
Su Ye smiled gently and put down the teacup in his hand.
"This plan is ingenious, but we must proceed with caution."
"The Murong clan is a Xianbei clan. The three brothers are all heroes with strong autonomy, and they are probably not easy to control."
"Furthermore, even with our support, they may not be able to defeat the three major alliances led by the Mongol, Jurchen, and Longyao tribes."
Upon hearing this, Yao Guangxiao nodded slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
"What you say is absolutely right, sir. I have the same concerns."
"However, the situation on the grasslands is complex, and the Murong Xianbei, or rather the Xianbei tribe behind them, is a force that cannot be ignored."
"If properly guided, it could become an important tool to restrain the three major alliances."
Su Ye nodded, a hint of agreement flashing in his eyes.
"Your Excellency's vision is truly admirable."
"However, I think we might as well take a two-pronged approach. While supporting the Murong Xianbei, we can also try to sow discord between the Mongol alliance and the Jurchen alliance, causing them to fight each other and deplete their strength."
Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"Sir, this plan is worth a try! If we can successfully sow discord between the two major alliances, the situation on the grasslands will become even more chaotic, which would undoubtedly be a huge boon for us."
Su Ye paused for a moment, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, before laughing.
"This plan is ingenious, but Temujin of the Mongols is no easy opponent. Why would he easily join forces with us?"
But then a hint of doubt appeared on his face.
"Although Temujin was brave and skilled in battle, the Jurchen alliance has expanded its power in recent years. The tribal territories of the two are not far apart, and they have long posed a threat to the Mongols. The great war between the two has not been easy to end."
"With a little provocation and the promise of great benefits, Temujin might be tempted. Besides, the tribes on the grasslands are driven by self-interest; there are no eternal allies."
Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly and said confidently.
"This plan is feasible, but we must proceed with caution to avoid making things worse."
Upon hearing this, Su Ye nodded in agreement. Yao Guangxiao's plan was a minor strategic move; whether it succeeded or failed was irrelevant, and even if it failed, there wouldn't be much loss.
"In addition, I have another plan, my lord, you may wish to hear it."
Yao Guangxiao nodded slightly and continued:
"Please speak, sir."
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Su Ye smiled slightly, clearly looking forward to Yao Guangxiao's follow-up plans.
"We can support a puppet tribe on the grasslands, just in case."
"This tribe doesn't need to be too powerful; it just needs to provide us with intelligence and be of use to us in critical moments."
Yao Guangxiao's gaze was deep as he spoke slowly.
"Supporting a puppet tribe on the grasslands is quite risky. If other tribes find out, it could backfire and draw their attention to us."
Upon hearing this, a flicker of interest flashed in Su Ye's eyes.
"Rest assured, my lord, I know what I'm doing. We only need to support this puppet tribe secretly, without being too ostentatious. When the time is right, we can let it play its role."
Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly and said confidently.
"Very well, since you are so confident, then let's proceed according to your plan. You may use all the personnel under Jin Yu's command, including Luo Wang, Shenwu Hall, Tianyun Chamber of Commerce, and many others."
Upon hearing this, Su Ye felt reassured. He had never doubted Yao Guangxiao's ability to devise plans.
Since Yao Guangxiao was so confident, he naturally wouldn't hesitate.
"Thank you for your trust, my lord. I will do my utmost to share your burdens."
Yao Guangxiao smiled slightly and cupped his hands in greeting.
"I trust you with your abilities, sir. However, this sowing of discord requires someone of unparalleled wisdom to carry it out. Do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"
Su Ye nodded, then changed the subject and asked Yao Guangxiao.
Currently, all three states under his command are engaged in farming, and everything is being rebuilt. Many people are performing their duties, so it's not easy to find someone who is idle.
Hmm... Guo Jia, that old ladybug, would be a good fit.
But when Su Ye thought of his thin figure, which looked like it could be blown away by a gust of wind, he really didn't want to send him to the grasslands to make arrangements.
If Su Ye dared to send someone, Guo Jia would probably be stuck on the grassland right there.
"In my humble opinion, Mr. Jia Xu is capable of undertaking this important task. He is exceptionally intelligent, adept at reading people, and acts in a cunning manner, making him difficult to detect."
"If he goes to sow discord, he will surely achieve twice the result with half the effort."
Yao Guangxiao pondered for a moment, a hint of a smile flashing in his eyes.
As the saying goes, rivals are enemies, and Yao Guangxiao and Jia Xu were birds of a feather.
Therefore, judging others by their own standards, both of them knew exactly what kind of person the other was.
They're practically sworn enemies, and they'll never hesitate to trick each other when they can.
Moreover, Yao Guangxiao thought that given how much Jia Xu valued his life, it would be better to let him handle this matter.
Others might still have reservations, fearing that they might be killed by Temujin if they disagreed with him.
But if it were that old fox Jia Xu, Yao Guangxiao would probably be able to save his own life with his skills.
Even if Temujin killed him, he probably wouldn't be in any trouble.
To save his own life, this old cunning strategist would probably pull off any heinous scheme.
In the Central Plains, Jia Xu might still have some concerns about his own reputation, and even the reputation of Su Ye and his Cangzhou army.
Offering advice and taking action is hampered by being constrained and hindered in everything.
However, Jia Xu had nothing to worry about when he went to the grasslands; the ones who should be worried were the foreign tribes, not Jia Xu himself.
Therefore, sending Jia Xu to the grasslands was the perfect solution.
Anyway, they're just a bunch of ambitious barbarians from the grasslands. The more they die, the safer their Central Plains will be. Putting Jia Xu on the grasslands is a win-win situation.
Although those barbarians from the grasslands who might indirectly die at Jia Xu's hands might have some complaints.
But who cares?