Chapter 864 Cui Hao's Criticism, Wang Xianzhi
Chapter 864 Cui Hao's Criticism, Wang Xianzhi
Yin Jingyi's gaze shifted with Cui Hao's words, from astonishment to seriousness.
He had to admit that every word Cui Hao said hit the nail on the head regarding their plan.
They hadn't really thought deeply about the reasons for the uprising; they were simply driven to desperation by the various forms of suppression from the royal family, and Yin Jingyi and the Yin family had been pushed to the brink of ruin. So, in a moment of impulse, they decided to start an army.
While uniting powerful clans may seem impressive, in reality, each clan harbors its own agenda, making it difficult to form a true synergy.
As for the dynasty's counterattack, they hadn't given it much thought; they were simply thinking of striking first before the Great Qian Dynasty could react.
"General Yin, although you are all ready to launch an attack and determined to succeed, this uprising is so hasty that there are bound to be many oversights."
"First of all, provisions and supplies are fundamental to military campaigns. I wonder if the Yin family has made sufficient preparations?"
"If war breaks out, and supplies run out, soldiers are hungry and demoralized, how can we fight?"
Upon hearing this, Yin Jingyi frowned, pondering to himself, but he had to admit that what Cui Hao said was true.
They hastily prepared for the uprising, focusing most of their energy on gathering troops and winning over allies. Although they considered the preparation of supplies, they were far from being foolproof.
"Furthermore, military strategy says, 'Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.' General Yin, do you know just how many trump cards the royal family has? Among the Twelve Xuanlong Guards, besides the Qianfu Left and Right Guards controlled by the Feng family, what are the movements of the other guards?"
"Does the royal family still have hidden military forces? These are unknowns. If we act blindly, we may find ourselves in a situation where we are attacked from both sides."
Cui Hao didn't stop and continued speaking.
Yin Jingyi's anger gradually subsided, replaced by astonishment.
He didn't expect that Cui Hao would point out another major flaw in their plan with just a few words.
They didn't really have a thorough understanding of the royal family's strength; their knowledge was mostly based on past speculation and rumors.
As the rulers of the Great Qian Dynasty, the imperial family's resources and hidden power are far beyond their comprehension.
"Furthermore, General Yin, have you considered that even if you successfully win over powerful families like the Feng, Liu, and Tong families, people's hearts are unpredictable, and everyone has their own ulterior motives? When it comes to interests, allies may turn into enemies."
"How can the general ensure that these powerful families will not betray him at the crucial moment and launch a surprise attack?"
Cui Hao did not stop there; his words continued to bombard Yin Jingyi and the others' plans like a machine gun.
Yin Jingyi's gloomy expression became even more pronounced. He had to admit that every question Cui Hao asked hit their weak points.
They did indeed focus too much on immediate gains and neglected long-term stability when courting allies.
If the war goes badly, or if the royal family offers more tempting terms, these so-called allies could very well turn into their enemies.
Yin Jingyi took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart.
Every word Cui Hao uttered was like a sharp knife, severing their seemingly perfect plan and revealing its flawed nature.
"Mr. Cui is absolutely right. Jingyi has learned a lot. When we rushed into this uprising, we overlooked many crucial issues."
"But things have come to this point, and the die is cast. Jingyi only hopes that Mr. Cui can lend me a hand."
After a moment, Yin Jingyi finally spoke, his voice slightly hoarse but unusually firm.
"General Yin, rest assured, I, Cui Hao, have already agreed to help, and I will do my best."
"I only hope that General Yin can heed my advice, adjust his strategy in time, and find a real way out for the Yin family and all the powerful families involved in the uprising."
Upon hearing this, Cui Hao sighed slightly, glanced at Yin Jingyi who was bowing with his hands clasped in front of him, and said softly.
"What you say is all reasonable, sir. I have learned a great deal."
Yin Jingyi took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He knew that this was not the time to be reckless. He and even the Yin family behind him had already reached the edge of a cliff, and one step back would lead to an abyss.
Therefore, what he needs to do now is to humbly seek advice at all costs in order to achieve great things.
...
Just as Su Ye and his group's plan succeeded, successfully forcing Yin Jingyi to rebel against the court and plunging the entire Great Qian Imperial City into chaos.
Meanwhile, in Tianheng Prefecture of Hengzhou, night had fallen, but the candlelight in the study was still bright, illuminating the landscape painting hanging on the wall and adding a touch of solemnity.
Su Ye sat at his desk, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface. Beside him, Yao Guangxiao, who was still overseeing the overall situation in Tianheng, stood side by side with Jia Xu. One was dressed in black, his prayer beads lightly twirling; the other was dressed in a gray robe, his hands clasped in his sleeves. It was none other than the strategist Jia Xu.
"The capital city of Daqian is now in complete chaos due to Yin Jingyi's rebellion."
"Although Yin Jingyi is brave, the centuries-old foundation of the Great Qian royal family is probably not something he can shake alone. The new emperor of Great Qian is no easy opponent."
Su Ye glanced at the two silent men below him and handed them a scroll of intelligence that had been presented to him.
Although... the fact that this information was delivered to Su Ye means that these two people had most likely already seen it.
"What you say is absolutely right, my lord. Although Yin Jingyi's actions caught the Great Qian court off guard, they still cannot shake the foundation of the royal family."
"I'm afraid we'll need to add fuel to the fire and make this chaos even worse."
Yao Guangxiao nodded gently, the prayer beads slowly turning in his hand, making a soft but clear sound.
"My lord already has a plan in mind, why not speak it frankly?"
Jia Xu kept his head down, his hands tucked into his sleeves, and refused to speak. As a master of cunning, he only wanted to follow Su Ye's lead.
"Si Yiqi, if this man doesn't die, the Great Qian Dynasty won't collapse. He must disappear into the chaos of war in a 'reasonable' way."
Su Ye glanced at Jia Xu, who was determined to be a tortoise, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes, and slowly said.
The atmosphere in the study suddenly became tense, and even the air seemed to freeze for a moment.
Yao Guangxiao and Jia Xu exchanged a glance, both seeing a hint of understanding in each other's eyes.
It seems our lord is about to commit patricide once again, and this time his target is the same one: the new emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty.
"I already have someone in my heart..."
"Wang Xianzhi!"
Su Ye pondered for a moment, then slowly uttered a name.
Upon hearing the name "Wang Xianzhi," both Yao Guangxiao and Jia Xu's lips twitched, a hint of surprise flashing in their eyes before they regained their composure.
This former emperor killer has now become Su Ye's most secretive card, hidden in the shadows, ready to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy at any time.
However, Wang Xianzhi, the madman who once murdered the late Emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, is still wanted throughout the world by the Great Qian Suspended Mirror Bureau.
The name of Wang Xianzhi, the emperor killer, is almost a taboo in the present-day Daqian territory.
Our lord is going to fleece this sheep like crazy...
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