Chapter 158: Preparation (Thanks to the Food God Snack Lover, Don't Call Me Little White)

After looking at the decadent situation in the Great Sheng Dynasty.

Su Ye then picked up the information about the situation in the Great Yong Dynasty.

The current internal state of the Great Yong Dynasty.

In the court, Cao Cao and Sima Yi openly and secretly struggle against each other.

Their struggle is like masters exchanging moves—appearing calm on the surface, but undercurrents surge.

Now, Cao Cao, who received the appointment in a time of crisis, serves as the Grand General Who Protects the State.

As a result, the court suddenly saw Sima Yi of the Sima family bring a large group to challenge him.

This Cao boss naturally couldn't tolerate it.

He often provokes in court, trying to catch Sima Yi's weakness and take him down in one fell swoop.

Sima Yi, on the other hand, always responds calmly, retreating to advance and defusing crises.

Moreover, he secretly accumulates strength, waiting for an opportunity to deliver a fatal blow to Cao Cao.

On the court, their contest never ceases.

Now, Cao Cao, who controls the Great Yong court's forbidden army, enjoys power at its peak, yet Sima Yi's strategies also make him wary.

Their struggle is not merely a personal grudge, but a contest between two political factions.

In this smokeless war, whoever gains the slightest edge can control the lifeline of the Great Yong court.

Within the Great Yong Dynasty's realm, various princes rebel, causing unrest.

Moreover, externally, Su Ye's Cangzhou Army advances toward Qi Zhou.

The Nine Heavens Army of Yunzhou stations in Wenzhou.

It can be said to be internal troubles and external threats.

At this moment, Xun Yu, who had just caught his breath from the intelligence of the Great Sheng Dynasty, looked at the information before him concerning the Great Yong Dynasty.

He, known for his steadiness, now furrowed his brows, his gaze like a torch as he examined each word on the intelligence.

His fingers lightly tapped the tabletop, a habitual motion when he thinks, as if organizing his thoughts this way.

The content of the intelligence made him feel a hint of unease; the troop deployment of the Great Yong Dynasty in Wenzhou seemed overly tranquil, completely different from the Great Yong he knew.

"Everyone, the intelligence from the Net shows that the Great Yong Dynasty's recent troop deployment in Wenzhou is abnormally calm, even to the point of being lax."

"This is completely different from the Wenzhou we previously knew, which had strong forces and strict defenses."

Xun Yu spoke slowly, his voice low and powerful.

You must know that Wenzhou is a large prefecture bordering Yunzhou.

To resist the pressure from the Nine Heavens Army.

Wenzhou has long been the frontline in the war against Yunzhou.

Internally, it has long been equipped with abundant armaments and troops.

Although its internal finances may be somewhat lacking.

But its military is absolutely fine.

The reason the Prince Xuan of Wenzhou has become one of the weakest feudal lords.

Most importantly, Wenzhou has ample armaments, but its internal governance is a mess.

Therefore, the defeat of Wenzhou's Prince Xuan is because he can no longer afford to maintain so many troops.

Not because his troops are weak.

But because he is poor.

But just because he can't afford it doesn't mean others can't either.

Xun Yu doesn't believe it.

As for the many ready-made troops within Wenzhou's territory.

Would the powerful feudal lords within the Great Yong Dynasty not be tempted?

Especially the one located to the south of Wenzhou.

Who holds two prefectures, and the Sparrow King whose territory is adjacent to Wenzhou.

Meanwhile, Guo Jia beside him wore a cold smile, his eyes flashing with sharp light, as if able to perceive the depths of people's hearts.

He, while flipping through the intelligence, said mockingly: "It seems the Great Yong Dynasty wants to give us a surprise."

"Wenzhou is the gateway to the Great Yong Dynasty, and has always been a contested place for military strategists."

"But now it has suddenly become so tranquil; there must be something fishy."

"In my view, this is very likely a deliberate trap set by the Great Yong Dynasty to lure our forces deep in, then suddenly launch a fatal strike."

The other strategists also nodded in agreement, knowing that in this game of power, there are no eternal enemies or friends, only eternal interests.

And the Great Yong Dynasty's sudden laxity shown in Wenzhou is very likely a huge trap waiting for the Nine Heavens Army to walk into it.

However, the Nine Heavens Army of Yunzhou and the Great Yong Dynasty have been constantly at war for hundreds of years.

They are enemies of the level of a century-old national grudge.

Now such a great opportunity has arisen.

Even if they know there might be something fishy.

But the side of the Nine Heavens Army still thinks it's worth a try.

Su Ye silently listened to everyone's discussion; his face showed no expression, but his heart surged with turbulent waves.

He deeply knows that Xun Yu and Guo Jia's strategies are extraordinary, and their inferences are certainly not baseless.

The Yunzhou Nine Heavens Army will later be his strongest foundation; there must be no slip-up.

"Then, according to your opinions, 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 Yun Prefecture, ordering them to heighten vigilance and not be deceived by the false appearances of the Great Yong dynasty.

Second, our Cangzhou side should strengthen border patrols with the Great Yong dynasty, closely monitor their movements to prevent a sudden attack.

If there is a change in Wen Prefecture of the Great Yong, if the Nine Heavens Army side fails to respond...

Our Cangzhou Army can set out immediately to support the Nine Heavens Army!

Xun Yu pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"What Wen Ruo said is absolutely correct."

Furthermore, we need to send capable spies to infiltrate Wen Prefecture, while letting the Heavenly Net deeply penetrate the Great Yong dynasty to investigate its true intentions.

Only by grasping solid intelligence can we devise a more comprehensive response strategy should any unexpected situation arise in the future.

Guo Jia took a sip of wine, nodded and echoed.

Su Ye listened, then remained silent for a moment, and slowly nodded.

The complexity and danger of war far exceed imagination; any slight negligence could lead to total defeat.

He took a deep breath, solemnly said: "Let's proceed as you two have said."

I will immediately issue orders to go to Commander Wen Zhong of the Nine Heavens Army, ordering the Nine Heavens Army to heighten its defenses and urging them to act with utmost caution.

Furthermore, Wen Ruo (Xun Yu), Duke Zhao Xuan (Gao Ying), and Duke Bai Shi (Li Shan-chang), please reorganize a new army within Cangzhou territory.

This newly trained army can now proceed to the Cang-Yun border.

If the Nine Heavens Army suffers a setback, immediately enter Great Yong territory to support the Nine Heavens Army!

Although this move bypasses Su Kai and directly orders the Nine Heavens Army,

Putting it seriously, this is meddling with military authority, intending to rebel.

If a more suspicious prince were to come,

it could possibly result in an immediate severing of the father-son relationship with Su Ye on the spot.

But Su Ye did not care.

Su Kai had long wanted to pass the throne to him.

After Su Ye launched a coup in Cangzhou and easily seized Eastern Ning Pass,

During this period, Su Kai intentionally or unintentionally transferred control of the Nine Heavens Army, the Cloud Prince's Mansion, and Misty Cloud to him.

Moreover, the current commander of the Nine Heavens Army is Wen Zhong.

This veteran minister who has served three dynasties as a pillar of the state.

His loyalty is beyond doubt.

Therefore, even if Su Ye does not obtain Su Kai's approval and directly orders him,

as long as it is not excessive, it will not affect the Cloud Prince's Mansion.

Wen Zhong will certainly cooperate fully with Su Ye.

Anyway, the Nine Heavens Army will eventually belong to Su Ye.

Why bother dividing things so clearly?

(End of chapter)