AWB Chapter 621 is really... brilliant!
Chapter 621 is really... brilliant!
"After all, there are not enough veteran generals in the court." Shen Shuyi said in a deep voice.
Although there are many military generals, there are not many who can command an army or guard a region.
"The Lu family's strategy and vision are indeed incomparable. Otherwise, the Lu family would not have dared to employ so many illegitimate children and blood relatives." Shen Shuhan's eyes were clear and distant.
The Lu family has a broad vision and a long-term vision, which is why they have achieved what they have today.
If it weren't too extreme, it would be no problem for such a noble family to continue for a hundred years.
"Brother, do you have any way to break the impasse?" Although Shen Shuyi was thinking about it, he still wanted to hear Shen Shuhan's thoughts.
Shen Shuhan smiled, took out a few sheets of paper and handed them to her. The ink on the last page was not dry yet.
Shen Shuyi was stunned for a moment and couldn't help laughing.
"Brother, you actually knew I would come to ask." Shen Shuyi asked.
Shen Shuhan shook his head: "It's not written for you, it's written for His Majesty."
Shen Shuyi suddenly realized and remembered that after Xiao Tingshan wrote the article "On Water Control", his brother also handed him an article "On Water Control".
Shen Shuyi looked intently at the article his brother wrote this time, "On the War between the Qian and Luo Countries."
First, send veteran generals to fight against Luo State in order to preserve strength and delay the war.
Secondly, they purchased Luo's elite weapons at high prices, causing Luo to abandon production, abandon farmland, and make the entire nation busy smelting weapons. As a result, the soldiers neglected training, and Luo suffered from a shortage of military equipment and a tight supply of food and grass.
Third, they sent merchants to Luo State to secretly collect grain and transport it back to Daqian. At the same time, Daqian bought grain and fodder from various countries at high prices, leaving Luo State without subsequent grain and fodder support.
Fourthly, he instigated internal strife among the princes of Luo State and reaped the benefits.
Fifth...
Shen Shuyi read it line by line, her almond eyes shining. If it weren't for the constraints of etiquette, she really wanted to hug her brother and kiss him hard.
"Brother, you are so awesome!"
It seemed that after he sorted it out like this, the war for Luo State was no longer a difficult task.
Shen Shuhan rubbed Shen Shuyi's head, stood up and walked to the window.
"This first point is the most important right now. After sending capable generals, we must first figure out how to distinguish between loyal and treacherous people. Only when we know which ones can be used and which ones cannot be used, can we fight this battle."
Shen Shuyi nodded: "Also, we must break up the Xuan Ce Army and mix in other soldiers to prevent the Xuan Ce Army from becoming the Lu Family Army and not obeying orders."
To put it bluntly, we cannot rely solely on Xuan Ce's army. We must find a way to convince Emperor Qianwu to add new troops and withdraw some of Xuan Ce's army.
"So smart." Shen Shuhan smiled, his eyes full of doting.
Shen Shuyi: "..."
"Brother, can't the second and third points be used to short the Luo country's economy?"
Shen Shuhan nodded: "That's right, Luoguo has strong soldiers and excellent weapons. After Daqian has fought with them for a period of time, we can seek opportunities to purchase Luoguo's weapons."
Luo Guo would naturally not miss such an opportunity and raised the price. Daqian only needed to offer a very high price and at the same time send officials and businessmen to Daqian to purchase secretly.
Then the people of Luo State would give up their livelihoods because of the huge profits and busy themselves with smelting weapons.
Luo State was originally a country with little arable land and relied on war to support its war. Such large-scale production of weapons for profit would inevitably lead to economic collapse. By then, everyone would have money in their hands but nowhere to spend it.
In addition, they would send people to buy grain at high prices, not only from Luo State, but also from neighboring countries around Luo State, or exchange them for weapons.
By the time Luo Guo came to his senses and discovered that the food supply was insufficient and the people were living in poverty, there was no food to buy, let alone borrow.
How can we continue the war if the food and fodder can’t even last for a few days?
The soldiers are so focused on selling weapons and making money, how can they concentrate on training?
"That's right. You said before that Qiu Zehua was secretly colluding with Xiao Heyu, but he has a high reputation in Luo State. In this way, you can use this incident to help his opponents and provoke internal strife in Luo State."
"In this case, with internal and external troubles, Luo Kingdom will no longer have the strength to fight." Shen Shuyi couldn't help but applaud.
As long as we do this first step well, solve the current urgent problem, delay the Lu family, and disintegrate the Xuan Ce army, the Lu family will lose its greatest role and support.
In other words, their amulet was broken.
"But who do you think is the most suitable person to lead the troops to conquer Chu this time?" Shen Shuyi said in a low voice.
Shen Shuhan looked at her and smiled: "Don't you have the answer in your heart?"
Shen Shuyi was silent for a while and sighed softly.
"Grandpa is still strong and has a high reputation. Although many years have passed, he is still brave and is indeed an excellent candidate..."
However, after escaping a near-death experience, the Marquis' Mansion had just enjoyed a few days of good life, and now her grandfather was about to wade into this muddy water. She really felt uneasy.
After all, this is not a simple war. If something goes wrong, it will not only offend the Lu family and disappoint Emperor Qianwu, but will also implicate the entire marquisate.
The next moment, Shen Shuyi suddenly understood!
No wonder Concubine Rou planned to use Pang Xinlian to attack the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion!!!
I think she had planned it long ago and figured out that there was no one available in the court, and the most likely person to replace Lu Xiao was grandpa, so they took the initiative to block their way!
So what about the previous life?
Shen Shuyi carefully recalled her past life. Although she didn't remember it very clearly, she could vaguely remember that not long after the incident at Qingyuan Marquis' Mansion, it seemed that the Luo Kingdom attacked Daqian.
Could it be that... they had taken the same path in their previous life? Did someone report the Lu family's crimes to Emperor Qianwu?
Similarly, was it because of this reason that the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion was wiped out?
When he thought of this, Shen Shuyi felt terrified!
If so, then everything makes sense.
A few years after the marquis's mansion was wiped out in the previous life, the Third Prince's party still fell, but it was much later than in this life.
Think about it from Emperor Qianwu's perspective. Indeed, it is better to employ a relative who is greedy for money and power but loyal to the Xiao family than to employ a traitor who uses witchcraft to curse himself and attempts to clear the name of the fourth prince!
After all, no matter how the Lu family planned, they ultimately wanted to push his son Xiao Heyu to the throne.
But what if it is the Qingyuan Marquis Mansion?
Then the emperor's position will probably have to be replaced by someone else.
So, even a fool knows how to choose.
Shen Shuyi unraveled the mystery and finally figured out the connection. He didn't know whether this was Lu Xiao's plan or Concubine Rou's calculation. It was really... brilliant!
Just when Shen Shuyi was distracted, Shen Shuhan's words almost knocked him unconscious.
"If grandpa goes there this time, I plan to go with him." Shen Shuhan spoke slowly with a firm look in his eyes.
"What did you say?" Shen Shuyi stood up directly, with redness in the corners of his eyes.
Shen Shuhan turned around and smiled at her: "Why make such a fuss? I'm worried about Grandpa going alone. Besides, no matter how good the words are, they are just talk. Warfare is the art of deception. Many plans need to be adapted to local conditions and the times."
"But your body..."
Shen Shuhan looked directly at Shen Shuyi: "The most urgent task right now is to trap Lu Xiao in the capital and not let the tiger go back to the mountains."