Chapter 187

On the boundless grassland, as the Mongol army of Temujin and the war horns of the Jurchen Wanyan clan and Jurchen Manchu sounded.

The winds and clouds shifted, and all tribes closely followed the developments of the war.

In the heart of the grasslands, the chief of the Dragon Yao Tribe, Saihan, was also gathering his advisors to discuss matters thoroughly.

They sat in the tent, gathered around a huge map, each face filled with solemnity and anticipation.

"Great Khan, look at how the Mongol hungry wolf and the two divided Jurchen factions are locked in fierce combat."

"Shouldn't our Dragon Yao Tribe also take the opportunity to do something?"

A bearded burly man spoke first; he was known in the tribe as a meddler, always liking to poke his nose into everything.

Saihan smiled faintly, knowing what his subordinates were thinking.

They all wanted to gain some advantage in this war, after all resources on the grassland are limited—who wouldn't want to seize the chance to expand their territory and wealth?

"Haha, you lot, you never get up early unless there's profit!"

"But that's also not wrong."

"We really need to figure out how to get a share of this big war."

Saihan glanced at the man who spoke first and joked,

"Great Khan, I say we loot while the fire burns!"

Another subordinate excitedly said, "Whoever is downwind, we'll hit them hard and guarantee we'll reap plenty of benefits."

Saihan nodded; this idea is not bad.

After all, war is always full of variables; no one can guarantee they'll always have the upper hand.

And looting amid the fire is precisely the best way to exploit such variables.

"Hmm, this idea is not bad."

Saihan stroked his chin.

"But the key is to seize the right moment."

"We need to send people to scout the situation and see which side is weaker."

Thus, a heated discussion on how to "loot amid the fire" flared up within the Dragon Yao Tribe.

Everyone chatted back and forth, enjoying the discussion immensely.

Since Amuer, who has deeply inherited the legacy of the grassland's foremost War God, the Heaven-Soaring Eagle's Divine Needle of Calming the Sea, returned to the Dragon Yao Tribe.

Everyone in the Dragon Yao Tribe felt emboldened.

Even though Amuer has not yet reached his peak.

But relying on his foundation martial arts level 109, he is at the level of a heavenly god general.

On the grassland, he basically has hardly any opponents.

Moreover, on the current grassland, according to what they know, the only few who are qualified to face Amuer now.

have mostly died off.

The second-ranked War God on the Foreign Tribe Generals Ranking, acclaimed as the barbarian god of the northern grasslands, Helian Yuejun.

Was shot dead by an arrow from Zhuque beneath the Taihe Pass.

The fourth-ranked on the Foreign Tribe Generals Ranking, Jishun Fu, was also surrounded and slain by the White Tiger and Wu Wenhua within Cangzhou.

Now, among the older generation on the Foreign Tribe Generals Ranking, only the third-ranked remains qualified to be Amuer's opponent.

Thus, the Dragon Yao Tribe at this moment began to plot its layout.

They gained much more confidence than before.

Some said to launch a night sneak attack, some said to intercept midway, and some said to pretend to surrender then suddenly strike back...

Whatever it took, however sneaky, however cunning.

Thus, behind the war between Temujin and the Jurchen Wanyan clan and Jurchen Manchu,

the Dragon Yao Tribe also stealthily extended their "black hand".

They were like a pack of cunning foxes, always ready to loot amid the fire to maximize their own gains.

All this proceeded silently, like a storm on the grassland.

Although it seemed calm, underneath surged undercurrents.

And when the winds and clouds surged upon the grassland.

West Ridge also began to riot as this balance shifted.

At this moment, within the Qin dynasty of West Ridge,

As the morning sun rose, golden light spilled onto the glazed tiles of the All Yang Palace, gleaming brightly.

Above the court, the atmosphere was solemn and reverent.

The First Emperor, Ying Zheng, sat upon the dragon throne, his crown beads hanging low, veiling his profound and inscrutable eyes.

His luxurious entourage—Lü Buwei, Wei Liao, Li Si, and others—stood on either side, each radiant and spirited, their eyes blazing like torches.

Ying Zheng gave a light cough, breaking the stillness of the court.

Although his voice was not loud, it carried an inherent dignity and power that stirred everyone present.

His gaze was deep, as if he could see into people's hearts; the corner of his mouth bore a faint smile hardly noticeable, as if mocking everything in the world.

"My Qin state is no longer what it once was."

Ying Zheng sat on the throne, looking down at his ministers below, and slowly spoke.

The voice was deep and strong, as if it held a magic that could pierce the barriers of time and space, shocking everyone who heard it.

The current Da Sheng dynasty is already at the end of its strength.

And my Qin state will rise anew on this land, becoming a new dynasty!

Now, the Qin state's national strength is flourishing, the people live in peace and prosperity, and its armies are invincible wherever they go.

"Yet looking at the Great Prosperity Dynasty, its national strength is weak and its people's livelihood is devastated—this is the perfect opportunity for our Qin to swallow it whole in one stroke."

"Ying Zheng's words revealed his disdain and contempt for the Great Prosperity Dynasty."

"Your Majesty, this humble general wishes to lead the great army, trample the Great Prosperity, and expand Qin's territory!"

"Meng Tian held his long sword and stepped forward."

"General Meng is matchlessly brave, but military affairs still require careful deliberation."

"I, the old man, am willing to plan military affairs for Your Majesty, ensuring absolute certainty."

"Wei Liao stroked his beard and gave a faint smile."

"Your Majesty, although the Great Prosperity Dynasty is weak, even a centipede, when dead, does not collapse."

"Moreover, many dynasties in Xiling now eye the Great Prosperity Dynasty with tiger-like greed."

"Li Si, on the other hand, wore a look of deep thought."

"Li Si's implanted identity was originally that of a Confucian, later he embraced the Legalist school."

"As one of the representatives of the Legalist school's investment in Xiling."

"And among the Legalists in Xiling, the one they most favor is Qin's Ying Zheng."

"What the three beloved ministers say is absolutely correct."

"Since I have decided, I naturally must make thorough preparations."

"Great Prosperity Dynasty, they have enjoyed their days long enough; it's time for them to taste the flavor of my iron cavalry!"

"Ying Zheng nodded slowly, indicating his agreement."

"The king is wise!"

"However, swallowing the Great Prosperity Dynasty is no easy task; we must plan meticulously to ensure absolute certainty."

"Wei Liao, hearing this, stepped forward and said:"

"Oh? What lofty opinion does Wei Liao have?"

"Ying Zheng looked with interest at this old minister renowned for his military strategy."

"Wei Liao's implanted identity, although not a high-ranking, powerful elder of the military school,"

"but he is also a military scholar of considerable reputation."

"Especially, his military theory knowledge is fully loaded."

"I believe that if we wish to capture the Great Prosperity, we should divide our forces into two routes."

"One route led by General Meng Wu, commanding elite troops to strike straight at the Great Prosperity capital; the other route led by General Meng Tian, leading the great army to sweep across the Great Prosperity borders."

"With this two-pronged approach, we will surely shatter the Great Prosperity's defenses in one fell swoop."

"Wei Liao pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly."

"This plan is excellent! However, I would still like to hear Li Si's opinion."

"Ying Zheng, after listening, nodded repeatedly."

"Your Majesty, I believe that General Wei Liao's strategy is indeed feasible."

"However, I think we should also put effort into winning over officials and generals within the Great Prosperity Dynasty."

"Let them undermine the Great Prosperity's rule from within; that would increase Qin's chances of victory."

"Li Si stepped forward and spoke respectfully."

"(End of chapter)"