Xie Ming

Chapter 483: Judgement of the North

While discussing the plan, the old monk heard that Xiao and Qiu were of one mind and complemented each other, and he was very envious!

I can't help but sigh and reminisce about the past, and think of the words with regret. I don't know what memories of the past and old friends these brought back!
"Ha ha ha ha."

"You two youngsters, if you can work together like this, you will surely accomplish great things! Huh?!"

"Hahahaha" the old monk sighed happily.

Hearing this, Xiao also smiled.

However, this kind of lukewarm and forbearing attitude is not a long-term solution.

"Haha, Master!"

"This is a cautious method that strikes both ways. With the help of the middle, I think everything will be fine!"

"But, it's just a small fight."

"Ugh!"

"We are surrounded by enemies in the west and north, and we can't stay in the south for too long!"

"If we don't find ways to make progress, I'm afraid..." Xiao Lang hesitated, not knowing how to behave.

Upon hearing this, Yao Zuyin was pleased to see that he was so thoughtful.

"Ho ho ho."

"It's great that you're so thoughtful, Xiaochuan!"

"However, in the current situation, you have no power, no reputation, and no one in the court to support you. Everything is difficult!"

"Besides, the imperial court is not like an external position. You have just entered the game and are just a chess piece in the hands of the little emperor!"

"If we want to break the impasse, we can only take it step by step and take advantage of the opponent's strategy!"

"First, make sure the tasks assigned by your last appointment are completed. In the meantime, you can also make other arrangements and gradually build up your own network of colleagues in the court!"

"The court is rotten from top to bottom, and there are old connections and parties, and you don't want to get involved!"

"Then we will train our own people who are willing to take practical actions to enter the court for promotion!"

"This time, the power to handle the matter will be reported directly to the emperor. You can plan ahead and there is still a lot of room for you to maneuver!"

"Don't look down on these small details. In the future, when you want to change the political situation, these nails and pre-set handles will be of great use!"

How can the old monk let go of Xiao Lang’s heart?

"Ugh"

But Xiao Yi couldn't completely relieve his worries with this.

"Master, I'm afraid I'll have to wait for a while!"

“Wait for the right time.”

"Watch for changes before taking action!"

"Ah!"

"I'm afraid this is the only way!" Xiao said with a self-deprecating look, complaining.

"Hehehehe."

"What else can I do if I don't wait?!"

"There is no way to fight for the power of Shandong Governor. Even if you can go back, it is a risky move and you really shouldn't do it!"

"I mentioned this item just now!"

"What's more, Ni Yuanlu also advocated peace talks with the north, and the young emperor also agreed!"

"Once this happens, the situation in the north will change drastically!"

"Xiaochuan, if you don't believe me, just watch!"

"In my opinion, whether this peace talk succeeds or not, it's all a bad move!"

"No, the morale of the army will be damaged, and the Jiannu people will use this as an opportunity to look down on us even more. They will march southwards with greater force and impatience than before!" The old monk argued one by one according to what Xiao Lang said.

“And once it’s achieved.”

"Oh, let's not worry about how much we can accomplish!"

"Anyway, the barbarians are cunning by nature and cannot be trusted!"

"Sooner or later, they will rebel!"

"And speaking of Ni Yuanlu, he also wants to use this incident to turn things around!"

"Once we succeed, the enemy will be hard to scare. We will start beating drums and gongs, singing and dancing!"

"In this way, the soldiers in Shandong are more susceptible to infection and are paralyzed!"

Yao Zuyin paused and knocked on the corner of the table.

"Then let me discuss the matter with you."

"At the earliest, before the end of the year, or at the longest, in the first half of next year, the situation in the northern border of Shandong will definitely fail, and the war will reignite. By then, the Southern Court will be in danger!"

"Haha, if Huang Degong of Chuzhou takes on such a hot potato, he will definitely not be able to handle it!"

"But for us, this is a time to seek profit in danger and turn things around!"

“As the saying goes, when you reach the end of the road, you may think there is no way out, but when you turn around, you will find another village!”

"At that time, you, Duke Jingguo, General Xiao, will have the opportunity to command the entire Southern Court's army again!" Yao Zuyin had made all the calculations and planned to strike back after being attacked.

Hearing this, Xiao was in a state of panic, but before he could open his mouth to speak, someone beside him took the lead and spoke as well!

"Haha, yes!"

"Old Xiao, if it really works as the master expected!"

"Then when you change your tone and come out again, the nature of the fight will be completely different. It will be totally different now!"

"Times have changed. The towns in Jianghuai are not doing well at the moment. If you raise your troops to attack again, the significance will be very different then!"

"At that moment, even if we cannot win in the future, maintaining stability in the southeast can be considered an achievement!"

"Military power, popular support, and the court will all have to rely on you!"

"If we can really get to that point, we'll have finally made it!"

Qiu Zhizhong had a rare look of excitement on his face, and he looked hopeful.

"kindness"

"I understand what you two mean!" Xiao Wen said, letting out a long breath.

"There are ways to make mistakes. This trip south may be a way to escape!"

"Huang Degong has been promoted to the top position for nothing. This is a disaster, not a blessing!"

"Well, if I can add some fuel later, I might be able to advise the young emperor to try to move all the troops from the four towns in Jiangbei to the north!"

"In this way, if Jiannudan in the north attacks, we can kill him with a borrowed knife!"

"When the two sides fight each other, while weakening the enemy's edge, all the towns in Jianghuai will also be weakened!"

"I will take over the war later, and it will be a natural progression. I will be in charge of the troops again, and I will have both military power and popularity!"

Xiao's theory only focuses on the key points.

"Ha ha ha ha."

"Yes, if that is true, it would be great!" The old monk added with a smile, stroking his beard.

"kindness"

"Good plan, it's a good plan!"

"only"

"If this happens, it will be hard on the people in Shandong and even in the Jianghuai area!"

As he spoke, Xiao did not pay attention and said this one sentence more, thinking about the livelihood of the people in the future war zone.

After hearing this, Yao Zuyin raised his eyebrows in surprise, showing a disapproval!
"oh?!"

"hehe."

"One general's success is built on the sacrifice of thousands of men! This has been the truth since ancient times!"

"Instead of worrying about the suffering of the people, it is better to fight the war with determination!"

"Only by accomplishing this in one battle can we resolve the tragic situation in which people in troubled times are displaced and separated from their families!"

"A man who is indecisive and soft-hearted will never accomplish anything great!"

"How can you protect the people when you want to survive in this chaotic world if you don't have the ambition to become a king?!" the old monk retorted.

"Right now, the people in the northern border are suffering from the war. In the southern border, although there is no war for the time being, the people are also suffering!"

"Why?!"

"The Ming Dynasty is in name only. It is hard to reverse the situation and has long been unable to maintain its existence!"

"The upper and lower classes are rigid and pedantic, and the officials and gentry are enriching themselves and using all means possible!"

"Those with vested interests and those who are in high positions do not care about right or wrong. They have no king, no country, and no justice!"

"Once a dispute arises, the only thing we know is to unite as one and attack the other!"

"What's worse, some people attack each other and fight against the imperial court just to satisfy their own selfish desires!"

"The upper and lower levels are not connected, and the government's orders are difficult to reach the local level!"

"Everyone is selfish. The court has no food or money to support the army and defend against foreign invaders!"

"What happened in the Six Dynasties? They were all private schemes of their own factions."

"Hehehehe."

"Take away all your compassion!"

"It's hard to be a good person, and it's even harder to be useless when it comes to doing things!"

"The country is in danger. The Ming Dynasty has long since become a paper lantern. It may look bright, but it is rotten inside!"

"Even if it's for the sake of the people, you must not stop practicing martial arts just because of the suffering of the people in a city or a place!"

"If you don't win the battle, you won't get any credit!"

"Everything is over!"

"Humph!"

"By then, what's the point of worrying about the people?"

(End of this chapter)