"If they can force the Yang family to rebel today, they can force the Zhang and Li families to rebel tomorrow. What will those military governors and generals who hold local military power think?"
The military governors of Jiangnan, Huainan, Jinghu, and Lingnan were originally from the Great Yin Dynasty. However, they were forced to switch sides due to the circumstances after Niu Desheng and Ma Zongliang quelled the rebellion by force.
In just one year, the influence of the Great Feng Dynasty is negligible.
If the news of Li Jingang forcing the Yang family to rebel reached the ears of these military governors, they would inevitably have their own thoughts.
Moreover, the Great Yin Emperor is still alive, and currently they have occupied Hedong, Guannei, and Longyou, and have also recovered Xijing.
Fan Nan said, "Your Highness's proclamation is both a divisive and an attempt to win people over!"
“That’s right!” Yin Ji nodded. “Li Jingang may seem powerful now, but his foundation is already shaken.”
"Yang Chao's rebellion has attracted worldwide attention. If we can characterize this as a foolish ruler forcing a virtuous minister to rebel, we can gain the moral high ground."
“Those military governors who were already somewhat distant from Li Jingang will become even more hesitant, and may even secretly lean towards us. And those who are opportunistic will also reconsider.”
He paused for a moment, then said, "There's one more thing. Chief Secretary Fan, please expedite the delivery of provisions and weapons to Wannian, especially firearms. Since Master is determined to take risks, we must provide him with ample fuel."
"Your Highness's considerations are thorough," Pei Lun nodded. "However... if Yang Chao truly gains power and occupies Henan, forming a stalemate with Li Jingang, it would certainly be advantageous for us. But what if his ambitions swell and he turns his attention to Xijing?"
Yin Ji smiled, but his smile was somewhat cold: "That's why Mu Yun only gave him a small number of firearms, and they were all small ones. How could we give away the real weapons of mass destruction?"
"Yang Chao may seem fierce now, but he is like a tree without roots. He lacks food, a stable rear, and, most importantly, the hearts of the people—the name of rebellion is not so easy to wash away."
"If he can defeat Zhang Tao and occupy some prefectures and counties in Henan, that will be his limit. At that point, Li Jingang will definitely mobilize a large force to encircle and annihilate him, and we..."
He walked to the map and pointed to the east bank of the river: "The counterattack from the east bank should begin soon."
"Once the war in Hedong is over, we will have control of Hedong and Xijing. We can either advance to conquer the Central Plains or retreat to defend our homeland."
"Yang Chao? He's nothing more than a pawn on Master's chessboard, causing trouble."
Just then, a palace attendant came to report: "Your Highness, His Majesty requests your presence!"
Yinji: ?
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