Chapter 100: Ambitious

Su Fan's simple proposal was actually more practical than Yuwen Huaji's. It made the high-level members of the Yuwen family present brighten their eyes.

Everyone present was ambitious. As for loyalty to the Great Sui, there was none at all. Even Yuwen Chengdu, who was loyal in the *Legend of the Sui and Tang Heroes*, had no objections.

In this world where the family and the country were paramount, the family was placed first.

"Haha!"

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Shang wore a satisfied smile, stroked his beard, and said, "Then, according to your meaning, Chengji, what are the Yuwen family's chances of winning?"

Previously, if they had followed Yuwen Huaji's plan, they would not have been able to accomplish much; at most, they would have become a small warlord in one region.

With the scale of the Yuwen Clan, what did a regional warlord count for?

But according to Su Fan's plan, it was different. Perhaps they could dominate one region and become a true hegemonic power.

"Father!"

Yuwen Huaji heard the old man's meaning and was full of unwillingness. He had already heard his father's meaning; clearly, he wanted to place the focus on this son of his.

He was the current Sect Leader of the Yuwen Clan, so of course, he was unwilling.

"Hmph!"

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Shang snorted directly. As for the others, they did not care. After all, whether it was Yuwen Huaji or Yuwen Chengji, they were both the eldest son and eldest grandson.

In the future, the Yuwen family would be managed by them.

If Su Fan were still as dissolute as before, then they might have had opinions, but now it was different. It seemed that Su Fan today was even more capable than his father.

At the same time, they also liked to watch Yuwen Huaji's jokes. Although they were all one family, it did not mean they were very harmonious.

There were quite a few disputes between them.

"Grandfather! I don't have that interest." Su Fan also heard Yuwen Shang's meaning, but he quickly shook his head. Contending for hegemony over the world—he really did not have that intention; it was too exhausting.

Having this time, it was better to cultivate well. As for Wu Jun, he handled it casually; more of it was actually to save more civilians.

If he were really made to contend for hegemony over the world, he might not necessarily be able to do it. Perhaps that might save more people, but at the same time, more people would die.

More importantly, once he participated, it would probably be difficult to step down. He was not the Twin Dragons; he could not do things without considering the consequences.

"Haha! Chengji, are you still trying to hide it from us?"

Yuwen Shang felt that Su Fan was lying. After all, if he had no ambition, would he have built such a large foundation in Wu Jun?

"I heard the news that your subordinate named Ling Zhan has already taken half of Kuaiji Commandery, and Du Fuwei's Jianghuai Army was even defeated by him by thirty thousand."

Yuwen Shang said.

As early as when Su Fan had not left Wu Jun, Ling Zhan and the others had already sent out troops. Now, it had been almost half a month since they sent out troops.

Taking half of Kuaiji Commandery—Su Fan was not surprised.

But Yuwen Huaji and the others were all shocked.

"Father, is what you said true? Du Fuwei's Jianghuai Army was defeated?"

"How is that possible?"

Du Fuwei's Jianghuai Army had been shining brightly in the south over the past two years. Although they had almost been wiped out several times, they had persisted until now and instead had beaten the large army sent by the imperial court into a continuous retreat.

Some time ago, the twenty-thousand-strong army sent by Yang Guang had returned with their tails between their legs again.

It made Yang Guang furious.

But there was no way; Yang Guang did not dare to send out the tens of thousands of Xiaoguo Army and could only rely on the local troops of Yangzhou.

Obviously, they were unable to resist Du Fuwei's Jianghuai Army.

Even he, although he looked down on these mud-legged people like Du Fuwei, had to say that the other side's strength was not weak.

Yet, they had been killed by this cheap son of his, thirty thousand troops. As far as he knew, the Jianghuai Army only had an army of more than one hundred thousand.

Yuwen Huaji's gaze toward Su Fan changed.

"Hmm! Grandfather, is the news true?"

Su Fan was not surprised but was curious. It seemed that Ling Zhan had truly not disappointed his expectations.

"Haha! Of course it's true."

"That Ling Zhan under your command is indeed a good general."

Ever since Yuwen Shang started paying attention to this grandson of his, he had become increasingly happy.

"Naturally, he is a general. He is a descendant of Ling Tong, a general of the Wu Guo during the Three Kingdoms period, with a deep family heritage."

"Ling Tong of the Twelve Tiger Ministers of Jiangbiao."

The Yuwen Clan was located in the land of Jiangdu, so naturally, they had many records of the Wu Guo, and of course, they understood the Twelve Tiger Ministers of Jiangbiao.

"To think he is actually a descendant of this general. No wonder he has such ability. Chengji, you are lucky to have been able to subdue this person."

Yuwen Shang was even more satisfied.

"Grandfather! I really don't have the heart to contend for hegemony over the world. Wu Jun is also because there are too many refugees. In order to protect the surroundings, I had to establish the Wu Jun Army. However, the county soldiers of Wu Jun were all built by Ling Zhan."

"Father has this ambition, so let him try."

"However, if you want to contend for hegemony over the world, the army is one aspect, but talents are even more needed. At the same time, you must have powerful personal martial strength. Grandfather, although you have the combat power of a Grandmaster, you should not be the top among Grandmasters."

"The Buddhist Sect, the Demonic Sect, the Daoist Sect, and some sects that have been passed down for a long time—they all have forces they support. If the Yuwen Clan really wants to contend for hegemony over the world, they must choose to win over and cooperate with these forces."

"Previously, the Demonic Sect supported Yang Guang, but now the Demonic Sect has abandoned Yang Guang, but that does not mean they have abandoned the Yang clan. As for the Buddhist Sect, our Yuwen Clan should not have a very good relationship with them."

"What remains is the Daoist Sect, but the Daoist Sect is now declining."

"It is best to deal with the Demonic Sect; they are the easiest."

Although the Demonic Sect occupies the word "Demon," it does not mean that everyone is truly a big demon; it is just because of the suppression by the righteous path.

If one were to talk about the predecessor of the Demonic Sect, it was a force synthesized from the Mohist School, the School of Names, and so on among the Hundred Schools of Thought.

Of course, there are indeed some people in the Demonic Sect who do all kinds of evil.

But if one were to say, dealing with the Demonic Sect is also the easiest, and cooperating is also relatively easier.

"Grandfather, I don't have this heart. I can say a word to the county soldiers of Wu Jun. After taking down the Jianghuai Army, those captives and territories can be handed over to the family. As for the rest, it will depend on everyone."

Su Fan took the first step and firmly stated his plan.

"My grandson's ideal is personal martial strength, shattering the void, and breaking the void with the physical body."

Su Fan's words surprised Yuwen Shang, and at the same time, the others also looked at Su Fan seriously.

"Chengji, are you really unwilling?"

Upon hearing this, Yuwen Shang was a bit disappointed, but he did not refute Su Fan's ideal.

If he could really achieve breaking the void, that would also be good. Even if it was not shattering the void, just being a Grandmaster would be enough.

At that time, even if the Yuwen Clan failed, with the strength of a Grandmaster, it would be enough to protect the Yuwen Clan.

Seeing this, Yuwen Shang did not continue to pester him. ===== CHAPTER 101 =====