Chapter 967

Jia Yujing's remarks were sufficiently arrogant.

Compared to Chen Wuji, who commands two hundred thousand elite troops and fierce generals, he is even more arrogant.

Even though Chen Wuji has clearly determined that the Court Army dares not and will not march south to Nan Jun, he still regards the Court Army as a grave threat, daring not to be the slightest bit lax.

But these three hundred thousand Court Army troops, in Jia Yujing's eyes, are nothing more than chickens and dogs.

They aren't even worth a proper glance.

"Tell me your reasons!" Chen Wuji said.

Jia Yujing said: "The reason I consider the Court Army not worth worrying about is not arrogance, but because I have solid grounds."

"There are two reasons: first, factional strife in the court has turned this three-hundred-thousand-strong Court Army into mutual attacks; second, the Court Army lacks the will to follow the Commander, and with this Shenxian Ling behind us, they absolutely cannot march south."

Chen Wuji nodded; this reason is strong.

Xu Zengyi, who always seemed lost in thought, also began to scrutinize Jia Yujing closely, his expression somewhat astonished, the probing intent in his eyes extremely strong.

Jia Yujing continued: "With these two reasons, I believe we can simply leave the Court Army here to fight among themselves, and the Commander can just sit back and watch the clouds shift."

"Moreover, the reason I advise the Commander to attack the Uyghurs also has two points."

"First, the Uyghurs themselves—this tiny state has long coveted the lands of Da Yu, their treacherous hearts never dying over hundreds of years. Now, relying on what they have learned from Da Yu, they have initially achieved a wealthy state and strong army, their strength grown, and this villain's intentions are becoming ever less concealed."

"I dare say that once the Court falls into chaos, the Uyghurs will surely seize the opportunity to send troops."

"The Commander should seize this opportunity to first strike this foreign villain painfully, so as to free his hands to attend to other matters. The Uyghurs border Nanjiang; if this villain is not kept in check, he will surely cause trouble for the Commander later."

Chen Wuji's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

This is an angle he and Xu Zengyi have never considered before.

It is quite fresh, and the reasoning is very solid.

"What is your second reason?" Chen Wuji asked.

Jia Yujing smiled and said, "The Commander, in expanding the realm for the nation, naturally has no time to rally to the throne."

Chen Wuji laughed, saying, "Well, it turns out we were waiting for this."

This reason is also solid.

He looked toward Xu Zengyi, "Sir, what do you think?"

Xu Zengyi half-closed their eyelids, quietly pondering; upon hearing, they said: "My lord, I need to think about it, but Jia Yujing's suggestion indeed opens a new path, refreshing."

He was also extremely satisfied with this disciple of Lord Zheng, his admiration barely concealed.

Chen Wuji nodded, gesturing for Jia Yujing to sit, then turned to Zhao Chen, "Zhao Chen, any high opinions?"

Zhao Chen shook the wide robe sleeves, slightly hesitant as they stood up.

They did not directly state their own view, but asked: "I have heard that the commander has military affairs in Guiling Xian, deploying tens of thousands of troops for several months with little effect; I wonder if this is true?"

Funny enough, just as they said that, Qian Fugui, who was overseeing the military affairs in Guiling Xian, happened to walk into the courtyard.

Qian Fugui halted their steps abruptly, their face suddenly darkened.

Where the hell did this bastard come from?!

What does it mean to deploy tens of thousands of troops for months with little effect?

We workers have at least taken half of Guiling Xian's territory, so how come……

Forget it, this sophistry makes even me blush.

Chen Wuji also noticed Qian Fugui's arrival, waving with a smile and saying: "Come, let General Qian explain this to Zhao Chen; they fought the battle, they have the most say."

……

Qian Fugui walked over with a sullen head, their face so dark they could step out and play Judge Bao.

Zhao Chen stared for a moment, then turned their stiff neck to look at Qian Fugui.

Done for, seems I've offended someone as soon as I arrived.

This question indeed needs an accurate answer, but they really don't like asking it in front of the person concerned.

"Qian Fugui, you little brat, why the long face? Tens of thousands of elite troops, fighting for months with little effect—is that wrong? Which word is mistaken? Quickly explain to Zhao Chen exactly what's going on!" Chen Wuji shouted.

The joke not seen in Guiling Xian is now seen.

In great spirits!

Having gained Jia Yujing and Zhao Chen as strategists is an even greater joy.

Double joy!

Qian Fugui was unhappy and unwillingly explained the Guiling Xian campaign to Zhao Chen once over.

Zhao Chen felt like a thorn in the back, like sitting on pins and needles; fortunately, their composure remained fairly calm.

While Qian Fugui was explaining, they suddenly realized who this General Qian was.

Qian Fugui, the vanguard great general under Marquis Zhenyuan, nicknamed Qian the Rash.

Heard to be one of the few non-surname generals who followed Marquis Zhenyuan from the early days, on the battlefield they were unstoppable, always leading the charge regardless of how strong the enemy, personally braving arrows to rush into battle.

Opinions of this person have always been mixed; some think Qian Fugui is just a good-for-nothing, unaware of battle formations or military tactics, relying solely on sheer vigor to fight, bound to fail sooner or later.

Others are subdued by Qian Fugui's valor.

They love Qian Fugui's valor, the kind that dares to cut through thorns and break waves even if mud and rocks tumble or huge waves surge!

But regardless of which view, this General Qian has not only not lost life or vigor in the past two years, but has grown braver with each battle, ranking among the top five of Marquis Zhenyuan's ten generals.

"Thank you, General Qian, for clearing up the confusion!" Zhao Chen respectfully clasped hands toward Qian Fugui, 'The Guiling Xian battle was not due to the general's poor command; indeed, the enemy was excessively deceitful and cunning—this was not a failure of battle formation, but a tactic of attacking the heart.'

Qian Fugui waved their hand, 'Ah, why bother saying this? If the battle wasn't pretty, it wasn't pretty; I can afford to lose this much—you say your piece, no need to cover for me.'

"You can afford to lose, why the long face?" Chen Wuji laughed.

Qian Fugui stiffened their neck, 'I hate that dog Snake Staff Elder; my lord, you must give me this chance—I will personally behead that dog's head of Snake Staff Elder to clear my name!'

"Don't rush to request orders; first hear Zhao Chen's opinion!" Chen Wuji said.

"Yes!"

Qian Fugui sat down like a rascal, tilting his body to look Zhao Chen up and down.

Never heard of him, not familiar, can't help but beat him up!

"Marshal, I also agree with Jia Yujing's view. However, I think that if we attack the Uyghurs, we should at least reduce the troops of Nanyue Jun before making calculations; right now there are too many troops on this land, and the various forces are too chaotic." Zhao Chen said.

"I don't know where this Old Man Snake Staff comes from, but judging from his schemes, it cannot be accomplished in less than several years; Guiling Xian may not be the only place, this person may also have preparations elsewhere."

"Moreover, he must certainly be involved with some faction in the court. Since this involves factional strife, Old Man Snake Staff's troops are exposed under the broad daylight, and the Court Army of Yan Zhou ought to be even more urgent than the Marshal."