Chapter 335 Intrigue and Sparring
Chapter 335 Intrigue and Sparring
"Prefect Su is indeed brilliant. We had considered this tactic before, but we couldn't make up our minds."
"Now that the Cangzhou army has joined us, our confidence has been greatly boosted."
Upon hearing this, a flicker of interest flashed in Shen Zhian's eyes.
"This battle was not won by my own efforts alone."
"Please, Generals, do not flatter me."
Su Ye shook his head and said modestly.
He didn't want to be carried up by Shen Zhian and the other man to fight the Yellow Turban Army head-on.
He's here to slack off!
They're not really here to be loyal subjects of the Great Qian Dynasty.
A hint of disappointment flashed in Shen Zhian's eyes. He had originally intended to use Su Ye's prestige to boost the morale of the entire army and take the heads of the Yellow Turban Army.
However, Su Ye's answer was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing his enthusiasm.
He sighed softly, reluctantly preparing to try to persuade her again.
"General Shen, General Si, and Governor Su's humility is truly a model for us all."
"But war is indeed beyond the control of one person; we need to pool the wisdom of everyone and discuss a grand plan together."
Just then, Guo Jia smiled and took over the conversation.
Shen Zhian was taken aback, not expecting this young strategist to be so quick to change the subject.
"Mr. Guo is absolutely right. Let's discuss the next phase of the battle then."
He sighed inwardly, knowing that persisting would be futile, so he followed Guo Jia's words.
Su Ye was secretly delighted. He glanced at Guo Jia and then joined the discussion about the battle.
During the discussion, Shen Zhian repeatedly tried to steer the conversation back to Su Ye, hoping that he could take on more responsibility.
However, Guo Jia skillfully defused each attack.
Shen Zhian cursed "little fox" in his heart, but there was nothing he could do.
Guo Jia, however, maintained a smile throughout, as if everything was under his control.
She would occasionally offer some unique insights, showcasing her talent while cleverly avoiding making Su Ye the center of attention.
In the end, Shen Zhian had no choice but to abandon his own plans and work with Su Ye and Guo Jia to develop a detailed tactical plan.
After the discussion, Shen Zhian and Guo Jia exchanged a glance, both seeing the deeper meaning in each other's eyes.
As night deepened, the city of Wuzhou was dimly lit.
Shen Zhian and Guo Jia sat facing each other, and their conversation was like a battle without gunpowder, full of intrigue and sharp wit.
As for Su Ye, after entrusting this matter to Guo Jia, he directly stayed in the Cangzhou army's camp.
They didn't even bring Wuzhou City with them.
"Mr. Guo, Governor Su doesn't seem very enthusiastic about the war. What should we do?"
Shen Zhian took a sip of tea and slowly spoke.
His tone revealed a hint of worry, as if he were seeking Guo Jia's opinion, but in reality, he was testing the waters.
"General Shen is overthinking it."
"Prefect Su has his reasons; we just need to do our best to assist him."
Guo Jia smiled slightly and responded calmly.
The answer was watertight, expressing both respect for Su Ye and implying that Shen Zhian need not worry too much.
"Mr. Guo, given the urgency of the situation, shouldn't we adopt a more proactive strategy?"
Shen Zhian frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with Guo Jia's answer, and probed again.
His gaze was fixed on Guo Jia, trying to glean some clues from the other's reaction.
"General Shen is absolutely right. However, in warfare, one must assess the situation carefully and not act rashly. We must wait for the right opportunity to strike decisively and achieve victory."
Guo Jia gently put down his teacup and spoke unhurriedly.
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Shen Zhian inwardly admired Guo Jia's wit and composure. He understood that this dialogue was not a simple exchange, but a contest of strategy and tactics.
"So, Mr. Guo, in your opinion, how should we plan our next move in the battle?"
"The strategy of dividing our forces that we discussed earlier requires elite troops and capable generals to implement. I wonder if Mr. Guo has any recommendations?"
He stopped pressing the issue and changed the subject, continuing to probe.
"General Shen has many brave and capable men under his command, and General Si, as a member of the Great Qian royal family, is renowned throughout the world. Why worry about a lack of capable men?"
"The general only needs to select elite soldiers, and success will be achieved in one fell swoop."
Guo Jia smiled slightly and replied.
This both gave Shen Zhian enough face and cleverly avoided the issue of directly recommending a candidate.
"Mr. Guo is absolutely right. I will go and select the best men to prepare for the implementation of this plan."
Shen Zhian laughed heartily after hearing this, knowing in his heart that there was no point in continuing.
He got up and left, but in his heart he deeply admired Guo Jia's wit and composure.
Although the conversation did not directly touch on sensitive topics, the scheming and witty exchanges between the two were vividly displayed.
As night deepened, Shen Zhian and Guo Jia's conversation came to an end.
However, this contest of strategy and tactics continues.
Both of them understood that the upcoming battle would be more complex and unpredictable, and they would continue to outwit and outmaneuver each other in this contest.
Although it was late at night in Wuzhou City, people's hearts were not at peace.
The conversation between Shen Zhian and Guo Jia was like pebbles being thrown into a lake, creating ripples.
...
Meanwhile, Si Yan and Su Ye's group were walking briskly.
The autumn wind swept across the fields, raising a cloud of dust, but the people's steps appeared firm and composed.
Si Yan's gaze was deep as he looked at the majestic Cangzhou camp in the distance, his heart surging with heroic spirit.
"I have long heard that the Cangzhou army is full of fierce generals, and it is a great honor to see them today."
"Would any of you be interested in exchanging ideas with someone and improving together?"
Si Yan grinned and, with a smile on his face, shared his thoughts with Wang Xiangyang and the others beside him.
These words immediately caused quite a stir among the people of Cangzhou.
Among the people from Cangzhou, Wang Xiangyang, who had the strongest presence, merely glanced at Si Yan indifferently, silently assessing his strength in his mind.
Although Si Yan exuded a calm aura, in the eyes of Wang Xiangyang, the top-tier warrior with a base level of 110, his cultivation was commendable but nothing special, not yet at the top.
Therefore, Wang Xiangyang did not take Si Yan's challenge seriously, and his expression remained calm.
Beside Wang Xiangyang stood a wise-looking middle-aged man, Xun You, the strategist of the Cangzhou army.
"Xiangyang and Siyan are not to be underestimated. They are renowned in the Great Qian Dynasty and have recently fought against three generals of the Yellow Turbans in Wuzhou. They are not to be underestimated."
His gaze was deep as he spoke softly to Wang Xiangyang.
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiangyang simply nodded slightly but remained silent.
Wang Xiangyang wasn't interested, but Sun Wukong on the other side was eager to try.
Seeing this, Xun You nodded slightly and gestured to Sun Wukong beside him.
Sun Wukong was an impatient warrior by nature, and upon hearing Si Yan's invitation to spar, he was eager to try.
"Haha, I've long heard of General Si Yan, who has so defeated the Yellow Turbans of Wuzhou that they dare not raise their heads."
"Since General Si Yan is in such high spirits, then I, Old Sun, will spar with you a few times!"
Now that he had received Xun You's approval, he immediately jumped out and laughed heartily.
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