novelSusiti Chapter 638 Two Pairs of Brothers from the Yuan Family!
Chapter 638 Two Pairs of Brothers from the Yuan Family!
Yuan Shu stood up, turned around and walked out of the tent. The night breeze brushed his face, bringing a slight chill, but it also made him more alert.
He went straight to Yuan Shao's camp, having already devised a speech to persuade Yuan Shao to jointly advance the Yuan family's plans.
Inside Yuan Shao's camp, the lights were on, and he was studying a map with his head down, his brows furrowed, clearly contemplating the future of the Red Imperial Army.
Yuan Shu stepped into the tent and coughed lightly, attracting Yuan Shao's attention.
"Yuan Benchu, I have something important to discuss with you."
Yuan Shu showed no politeness towards Yuan Shao, his nominal elder brother, getting straight to the point with a somewhat forceful tone.
Yuan Shao looked up and saw that it was Yuan Shu. He frowned slightly, but gestured for him to continue.
"Although the Crimson Imperial Army suffered heavy losses in today's battle, it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us."
Yuan Shu's eyes gleamed as he began to explain his plan.
"We can take advantage of Shi Fuchen's need to stabilize the morale of his troops and propose that our Yuan family provide manpower and resources to help him regroup."
"At the same time, take advantage of the opportunity to infiltrate all levels of the Red Guard and gradually achieve complete control over the Red Guard."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao remained silent for a moment, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.
He was not unaware of Yuan Shu's ambitions, but at this moment, faced with the predicament of the Red Imperial Army, he had to admit that Yuan Shu's plan might be the most feasible solution at present.
"This matter is extremely risky. If it is exposed, not only will our Yuan family be held accountable, but Shi Fuchen will also become wary of us. At that time, under the dual pressure of the Red Imperial Army and the Great Qian Dynasty, the Yuan family will not be able to withstand it."
"Moreover, the situation is still unclear. If our Yuan family were to rashly intervene and get involved in this chaotic world, I'm afraid..."
Yuan Shao spoke slowly, a hint of hesitation in his voice.
"That's precisely why we need to be even more cautious."
"We can start with lower-ranking officers and gradually infiltrate upwards. At the same time, we can use our influence in the military to slowly weaken Shi Fuchen's authority and make him gradually rely on us."
"Only in this way can we achieve our goal without anyone noticing."
Yuan Shu replied that in his mind, he wasn't there to discuss things with Yuan Shao, but rather to inform him.
As a son of a concubine, Yuan Shao only needed to cooperate with me!
"Alright, we'll do as you say. But remember, this matter must be absolutely foolproof, otherwise, the Yuan family may face utter destruction."
Yuan Shao pondered for a moment, thinking that since Yuan Shu had come directly to him, he must have already spoken with the Yuan family.
It seemed almost certain that the Yuan family would personally intervene. He sighed inwardly, but finally nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes.
Either don't do it at all, or if you do it, there can be no hesitation.
Yuan Shao, too, had his own ambitions!
"Hmph, you don't need to worry about that. Just cooperate with me and I'll be careful to make sure everything goes smoothly."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shu was overjoyed, but on the surface he remained calm and said stiffly.
In his mind, once the Yuan family successfully enters the game, who else besides himself, as the eldest son, would be qualified to lead the Red Imperial Army?
Yuan Shao?
However, even if he is just a son of a concubine and has some ability, it would be enough for him to be grateful if he were to assist him in the future.
The two discussed the details for a while until late at night before parting ways.
Yuan Shu returned to his tent, his heart still surging with indescribable excitement.
Starting today, the Yuan family will embark on a brand new journey, and the destination of this journey will be that supreme authority.
In the following days, Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao began to implement their plan in full swing.
First, under the pretext of helping Shi Fuchen stabilize the morale of the army, they proposed that members of the Yuan family be appointed to some key positions. Although Shi Fuchen had doubts, he had no choice but to reluctantly agree under the current circumstances.
As time went on, the Yuan family's influence within the Red Imperial Army gradually grew, and they began to influence the Red Imperial Army's decisions, both overtly and covertly, causing the Red Imperial Army to gradually deviate from its original course and develop in the direction desired by the Yuan family.
Although Shi Fuchen noticed the unusual movements of the Yuan family, he was overwhelmed by successive defeats and internal conflicts, leaving him no time to attend to anything else. He could only watch helplessly as the Yuan family's influence took root and grew stronger within the Chiyu Army.
Meanwhile, inside Yuan's main camp, Yuan Feng and Yuan Wei were sitting around a huge map, on which the distribution and movements of various forces were marked with different colors.
Yuan Feng frowned, his eyes sharp, clearly also pondering how to use the current situation to maximize the Yuan family's interests.
"Brother, Gonglu's letter should be arriving soon. This defeat of the Red Imperial Army is indeed a rare turning point for our Yuan family."
Yuan Wei, who was standing to the side, spoke slowly, his gaze also fixed on the standoff in Yan Province.
"Indeed, with Wei Linchao dead, the so-called new Yan King Shi Fuchen is like a man with a missing arm, unable to support the overall situation."
"We must take this opportunity to increase our influence within the Red Guard and gradually undermine his power."
Yuan Feng slowly raised his head, nodded, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes.
Just then, a guard hurried into the tent, holding a secret letter sent by Yuan Shu.
Yuan Feng took the secret letter, quickly unfolded it, and read it with Yuan Wei.
As the contents of the letter gradually came into view, both of them wore satisfied smiles.
"The highway administration did a good job this time; it was decisive enough. Now that the decision has been made, let's go all the way!"
"We must act immediately, not only by placing our own people in positions of power, but also by secretly stirring up internal conflicts within the Red Imperial Army, so that Shi Fuchen will have no time to attend to other matters."
"I remember that the eldest son of the Flame King, the former first heir to the Flame King's throne, Shi Fuyan, is still under house arrest in Flame King City, right?"
"Let's find an opportunity to release him. The Crimson Imperial Army suffered a major defeat this time, and their morale is shattered. Releasing him will also appease the former subordinates of the Flame King, and let the two brothers fight it out!"
Yuan Shao pondered for a moment before making a decisive decision.
"Brother is absolutely right. Only by taking a two-pronged approach can we ensure that nothing goes wrong. I will arrange manpower immediately, and we will set off for Yanwang City tomorrow."
Upon hearing this, a hint of a smile flashed in Yuan Wei's eyes.
Thus, an undercurrent of power and interests quietly began to surge under the shadow of the Red Imperial Army's crushing defeat.
The two pairs of brothers from the Yuan family, each displaying their strengths, openly or covertly, are weaving a vast net in an attempt to bring the entire Red Imperial Army and even the wider world under their control.
At the other end of the Red Imperial Army camp, Shi Fuchen sat alone in a dimly lit tent, facing the flickering candlelight, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
He knew he was in a precarious situation, with external threats still looming and internal rifts widening.
Wei Linchao's death was like a heavy hammer blow, shattering the last glimmer of hope in his heart and forcing him to face the cruel reality before him.