Simultaneous travel: I am a talented person in all the worlds

Chapter 254 The fate of the elite border cavalry

In the meeting hall.

Lian Po's five trusted generals, led by the white-haired old General Li, sat upright, but the undisguised haggardness and worry between their brows revealed their inner unease.

On one hand, the assassination of their commander-in-chief Lian Po, whom they had followed throughout their lives, filled them with immense grief and fueled their burning desire for revenge!

On the other hand, after losing Lian Po, their pillar of strength, what will become of these elite border cavalry who left their homes and followed him?

The State of Zhao, their homeland...

Objectively speaking, ever since Lian Po was dissatisfied with King Zhao's foolish decision to replace his general on the eve of battle, and angrily raised an army to attack Yue Cheng, who succeeded him as commander, committing the cardinal sin of "fighting among comrades," and went into exile in the state of Wei... it has been very difficult for them to return.

Subjectively, these arrogant and fierce soldiers who followed Lian Po were neither willing nor inclined to bow their heads and go back!
What's the difference between that and groveling and admitting that your decision to follow the general was a "mistake"?

Even now, they firmly believe that the fault lies not with General Lian Po, but with the incompetent and foolish King Zhao! And with the corrupt and decadent court of Zhao!

If we don't even have this basic unwavering will and pride to uphold our beliefs, how can we forge a strong military spirit?!

So, what about staying in Wei?

To be honest, after living in Daliang for the past few years, they have come to see things for what they truly are.

The main reason he chose to join the State of Wei was because of Lord Xinling.

And what was the result? The people arrived, only to find that... this King of Wei was even more narrow-minded and suspicious than their old master!

Even a pillar of the state like Lord Xinling was viewed with suspicion and he dared not give him important positions, being reinstated and dismissed several times. How could he possibly give important positions to these unruly 'outsiders'?!

But... they're already here. And until they find a more suitable place to go, they really don't have anywhere else to go.

As for defecting to the Qin state? That's absolutely impossible!

This elite cavalry force consisted of veterans who had survived countless battles. In the Battle of Changping, their fathers, brothers, nephews, and comrades were beheaded or buried alive! That deep-seated hatred had seeped into their very bones and was irreconcilable!
Should they be sent to the Qin state, which had slaughtered their fathers, brothers, and comrades?

That's worse than killing them!

Previously, with Lian Po as their pillar of support, their situation in Wei, though delicate, at least had a backbone, preventing them from being manipulated by others.

But now, even Lian Po has "settled"... This group of rootless duckweed will only find their situation becoming more difficult and more dangerous!

What should we do?
It's unrealistic to expect them to figure out this problem that has plagued them for years and that they haven't been able to solve in just a few days.

So, after a series of futile arguments and deep contemplation, these seasoned officers, accustomed to charging into battle but lacking in long-term planning, realized that their minds simply couldn't keep up.

Naturally, their gaze shifted to the external brain of the elite cavalry—Qin Shi Moyu!
"In fact, where you generals should go depends mainly on yourselves and the brothers under your command, on what kind of life you want to live afterward."

Qin Shi Moyu's gaze swept calmly over the crowd, his tone gentle and devoid of any seduction:
"If you generals have spent half your lives on the battlefield and are weary of it all, and wish to find a peaceful place..."
Therefore, given your abilities, staying in Wei or going to Qi, a more prosperous state that should not face much war for the next decade, would both be good choices.

I believe neither the King of Wei nor the King of Qi would mind spending more money to gain more leverage at the negotiating table.

These words were reasonable, but the officers exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of bitterness and...resentment in the other's eyes.

Enjoying one's retirement years? It sounds wonderful.

But... even the seemingly oldest General Li is only in his forties or nearly fifty, which is the golden age when a general's experience, physical strength, and mental strength are all at their peak!
The other officers were only in their thirties or forties!

The fact that they were able to forge a military spirit and maintain their strength to this day, without declining due to complacency and confusion in recent years, already speaks volumes about their mindset!
They are warriors! They are professional soldiers! They are the elite of the elite!
In other words, aside from the weapons they wielded, they had almost forgotten how to farm.
They can only fight! They can only die in battle! Not die a pathetic death in some corner!!
"What if... you don't want to?"

General Li remained silent for a moment, then raised his head again, his gaze fixed intently on Qin Shimoyu.
"May I ask, Commander, if we are not willing to fade into obscurity, what other path... should we take?"

Qin Shi Moyu took a sip of tea and shook his head slightly:
"Of the seven kingdoms today, the best place to go is Qin, but you and your generals and soldiers certainly won't go there."

As for the remaining six countries...

They're all pretty much the same, each one worse than the last!

Otherwise, how could we have been forced into this predicament by the powerful Qin?

Upon hearing this, the generals all wore bitter smiles.

They knew this all too well.
They are so conflicted because everything is so rotten and they can't see any real hope!

It's like having six huge things in front of you and being asked to choose one to eat... Who wouldn't be confused?!
General Li stood up and personally poured Qin Shi Moyu a cup of hot tea, adopting a very humble posture as he earnestly inquired again:
"Commander, you have a broad vision and a keen understanding of the world's affairs. Please do not hesitate to enlighten us and point out a clear path for us... perhaps not so smooth, but at least one that we can walk on!"

It can only be said that old people are wise and experienced. Having lived a long time and seen a lot, General Li naturally understood some of the common problems of these clever people.

When faced with choices that are highly complex, likely to have poor outcomes, and may even involve taking responsibility, they often prefer to absolve themselves of all responsibility first. Only after repeated questioning will they reluctantly reveal their true thoughts, using a tone that suggests, "You're the one who insisted on asking."

It's both for showing off and to avoid taking responsibility.

Qin Shi Moyu gently blew on the floating tea leaves and slowly spoke:
"Since we cannot choose the strongest of the seven states, I suggest we choose the weakest, Yan and Han!"

Although Qin Shi Moyu really wanted to bring this elite cavalry under his command, he suppressed it and did not reveal the slightest intention. Instead, he analyzed the situation for them from the most objective perspective.

The generals were all taken aback by his words, then looked thoughtful and listened attentively.

"The advantage of choosing a powerful nation is that military merits are relatively easier to obtain, but powerful nations inevitably have a greater degree of control over their troops! After all, that is the foundation of strength!"

Given your status as "outsiders" and the power you possess... upon arriving in slightly stronger states like Qi and Chu, you not only fail to enjoy the many privileges and conveniences afforded to the powerful Qin, but are also secretly divided, disintegrated, and gradually eroded by them through various means!

Then let's choose one... the one with the weakest control over you all!

"The states of Yan and Han are weak and struggling to protect themselves. They not only lack the ability but also the courage to try to control or divide the other states."

As long as you all stick together and work as one, no one can easily take you down, no matter where you are!
This is the first advantage of choosing a weaker country—autonomy!

Secondly,

Qin Shi Mo Yu extended his second finger:
"Both Qi and Chu have their own powerful armies! Wei also has the Wei Wuzu! Although you are important to them, you are not important enough!"
In contrast, the states of Yan and Han were lax in their military preparedness and had weak armies, and were in dire need of strong reinforcements to counter the threat from other countries!

As long as you are willing to go, the courtesy, attention, and resources you will receive will be of the highest level!

This is the second benefit—higher attention and more resources!

"There is a third one,"

Qin Shi Moyu continued:

“Weak countries have weak control. This means that if you become uncomfortable here in the future, or if you find a better place to go, it will be much easier for you to leave.”

This is the third benefit – flexibility!

"certainly……"

After thoroughly analyzing the pros and cons, Qin Shi Moyu picked up his teacup again and took a small sip.
"What I have said are merely some preliminary thoughts based on the current situation, offered as a reference for you generals. Ultimately, the choice depends on your own wishes."

After speaking, Qin Shi Moyu fell silent, sipping his tea, leaving behind the generals in the hall, each with a different expression, their hearts filled with intense struggle and weighing of options.

Just then, Jing Ke appeared at the entrance of the council hall.

As if he had timed it perfectly, Qin Shi Moyu put down his teacup, chuckled, and rose to take his leave, leaving the others alone to discuss their own ideas.

"Commander, I heard from my junior sister that you support the elite border cavalry going to Wei?"

Jing Ke went straight to the point and asked.

Although he was the commander of Wei Mo, he was of equal rank to Mo Yu of Qin Shi, who was the commander of both Han Mo and Wei Mo.

However, he was impressed by Qin Shi Moyu's foresight and ability, and Qin Shi Moyu, holding the token of the Six-Fingered Black Knight, called himself the Six-Fingered Qin Demon.

In Jing Ke's eyes, he was undoubtedly the next leader of the Mohist school, so he usually used an honorific title for him.

"The fundamental problem in the siege of Weiguo does not lie in the elite cavalry on this side, but in whether the alliance can be achieved."

Qin Shi Mo Yu did not directly answer Jing Ke's question, but instead cast his gaze into the distance.
"I previously spared no effort to eradicate the Luo Wang's influence in Wei, yet I still couldn't stop them from assassinating Lord Xinling and General Lian Po. This is a heavy blow to the alliance strategy! But it is also a turning point!"

"Things reach their extreme and then reverse; adversity turns to prosperity! The Net has gone too far this time! This has frightened the King of Wei and the other rulers and ministers of the six states who were originally hesitant and observing! It has made them truly feel the death threat from the powerful Qin and the Net!"

"Next, as long as we can eliminate the traitors hiding in the Wei court who are tipping off the Luo Wang and Qin, and then elect a general who can be trusted by all parties, then the matter of forming an alliance against Qin can be discussed in the court!"

Jing Ke seemed to understand, but he roughly grasped the meaning behind Qin Shi Mo Yu's words.

Yes! If the alliance against Qin can succeed! Even if it's just a preliminary agreement!
Therefore, the powerful Qin will inevitably devote its main military force and attention to dealing with this alliance!

At that time, the siege of Puyang will naturally be lifted without any further action!
Even if that elite Zhao cavalry force really went to Wei to provide assistance, what they would face would no longer be the desperate situation of having a slim chance of survival or even no chance of survival they had faced before!

But... if the alliance cannot be formed...

Do not!impossible!
With a great leader strategizing here, the alliance is sure to succeed! It will be easy!

Jing Ke's heart, which was torn between his junior sister's request and his brother's safety, instantly became incredibly clear after listening to the commander-in-chief's insightful strategic analysis!
All that remained was an awe-inspiring reverence for the President and absolute trust...
(End of this chapter)