After bidding farewell to Yinji and Zhao Muyun, the generals who were selected for the western expedition departed.
Yinji and Zhao Muyun watched everyone leave through the gate.
After they left, Fan Nan asked, "So, should we in Jiannan change our strategy?"
“That’s right! Just because we can’t use force against Jiannan doesn’t mean we can’t take other actions.” Zhao Muyun smiled faintly. “I already have a plan!”
"Yang Chao, Tang Yanhai, and Shen Qian, the three of you come here!"
Tang Yanhai and Shen Qian exchanged a glance, seemingly understanding that Zhao Muyun was implying something.
Yang Chao, however, was somewhat bewildered.
"Old Tang, select one hundred elite scouts from your scout battalion and have them infiltrate Jiannan in batches. Also, send some elite night scouts to assist you."
"There are two tasks: First, based on the intelligence on Jiannan provided by Councilor Yang, infiltrate Jiannan and assassinate the loyal officials; second, threaten and bribe those who can be won over to create chaos in Jiannan."
A fierce glint flashed in Tang Yanhai's and Shen Qian's eyes: "Understood."
"In addition, Councilor Yang selected 100 elite soldiers from the 3,000 Jiannan soldiers who had surrendered earlier and incorporated them into a special operations team, which was then placed under the command of General Tang."
Before setting off, Councilor Yang once again informed Tang and Shen about the situation in Jiannan.
Yang Chao bowed: "Your subordinate obeys."
Zhao Muyun definitely wouldn't let him go to Jiannan.
"Notify Han Zhong, Lin Feng, Tian Qing, Liu Pan, Zhang Huan, and Wang Ben to immediately enter a state of war."
"yes!"
Finally, Zhao Muyun looked at Yinji and the others: "We will be stationed in Xijing, supporting all sides and adapting to changing circumstances."
The generals each received their orders and left, leaving only Zhao Muyun, Pei Lun, and Fan Nan in the hall.
Fan Nan said in a low voice, "Grand Commander, although the Western Expeditionary Army is elite, its total number is only 14,500, while facing the 65,000 cavalry of the Northern Barbarians, the disparity in strength is huge."
"The quality of soldiers is more important than their quantity."
Zhao Muyun's gaze was deep. "This battle is not only to repel the enemy, but also to test the new army and new weapons, and to intimidate all sides. If Wu Shangzhi can defeat the Northern Di, then Li Jingang will be afraid, Yang Yan will be panicked, and the world will be shaken."
Pei Lun sighed, "But in this way, Li Jingang might see through our true intentions in fighting on three fronts."
“So we need to act quickly.” Zhao Muyun walked to the window and looked west. “Wu Shangzhi must defeat the Northern Di within two months, preferably in a decisive battle. When we return with the glory of a great victory, Li Jingang will not dare to make any rash moves.”
He turned around and said, “Add a clause to Wu Shangzhi’s military order: If the situation permits, pursue the defeated enemy into the Western Regions and thereby restore the Great Yin’s rule in the Western Regions.”
"The kingdoms of the Western Regions have always feared our power but not our virtue. If we win this battle, we can win the hearts of dozens of kingdoms."
Pei Lun's eyes lit up: "If we can control the trade routes in the Western Regions, fine horses, jade, gold and silver will flow in, greatly increasing our army's financial strength!"
That's exactly what I meant.
Zhao Muyun nodded, "Tell Wu Shangzhi that this battle is crucial to the overall situation, and grant him the authority to make decisions on the spot."
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