Chapter 436 Dali joins the game
Under Shen Ran's astonished gaze, Xu Suisui was ready to start showing off.
On the other side, Wei Changtian and Gui Peian were already sitting in another quiet room.
Compared to the slightly weird atmosphere between Shen Ran and Xu Suisui, the atmosphere between the two of them was much more silent.
Well, or a little too silent.
As for the reason for silence, it is actually very simple.
Because Wei Changtian came to see Shen Ran today, and he had nothing to say to Gui Peian.
"Well, Prime Minister, have some tea."
Wei Changtian poured a cup of tea for Gui Pei'an a little awkwardly, and kept thinking about what topic to find.
We definitely can't talk about academic issues, how about talking about the "international situation"? After all, there is so much fighting going on in all aspects, why don't you, Dali, come in and get involved? It would be good if you could create some trouble for Ning Yongnian. "Master Wei"
Wei Changtian had just made up his mind to speak, but unexpectedly Gui Pei'an spoke first.
"I heard that Ning Yongnian has sent troops to Shuzhou?"
Huh? When Wei Changtian heard Gui Pei'an actually bring up this topic, he was slightly stunned, and then he took the opportunity to continue: "Yes, it will probably arrive in a few days."
"Then, sir, are you confident that you can win this battle?"
Gui Pei'an asked with a smile: "I'm afraid it's difficult to deal with an army of 300,000?"
“It’s a bit tricky.”
Nodding, Wei Changtian would certainly not reveal his cards in front of Gui Peian.
"The Shu army is already outnumbered, and there are no natural defenses in Shu, so it is really difficult to win."
"All we can do is to do our best and leave the rest to fate."
“.”
Wei Changtian originally wanted to show a "helpless" and pessimistic attitude, attempting to trick Dali into helping him.
Unexpectedly, the last sentence made Gui Pei'an stunned again.
“Do your best and leave the rest to fate”
He bowed his head and repeated it, then sighed with some emotion: "Master Wei, you can explain human nature and the truth so thoroughly with just one sentence. I admire you from the bottom of my heart."
"Well, Prime Minister Gui is joking."
With a dry cough, Wei Changtian smiled awkwardly and said politely, "The kid is just talking nonsense, but he actually has nothing in his stomach."
“Nothing.”
Looking at Wei Changtian with a "humble" face, Gui Pei'an sighed deeply with regret.
"Alas, if only the students of my Kuixing Academy could have half of your talent and humility, Master Wei."
“.”
Talent and humility.
These two words have nothing to do with me anyway. Wei Changtian was speechless for a moment and wanted to end the topic quickly.
However, Gui Pei'an's next sentence was even more unexpected to him.
"Master Wei, are you interested in joining Kuixing Academy?"
Hmm? Join Kuixing Academy?
"Uh, Prime Minister, I follow the Taoist path."
After a pause, Wei Changtian asked in surprise: "As far as I know, aren't all the disciples of your academy following the path of literature?"
"There are three thousand great ways, all of which lead to the same destination. Nothing is impossible."
Gui Pei'an explained with a smile: "The cultivation method is only external. If you are willing to enter my academy, I believe you will benefit a lot from it."
“.”
Wei Changtian tapped the table with his fingers but did not answer immediately.
He didn't expect that Gui Pei'an actually had "ideas" about him.
But if you think about it carefully, it is normal. After all, the "knowledge" that I have shown so far is indeed a bit too awesome.
When encountering a "genius", they would try their best to win him over. This should be the normal operation of big forces.
When I think about it this way, those villains in the online novels of my previous life who always wanted to "strangle the geniuses" were indeed a bit stupid.
But "Gui Shoufu, I don't know if it will be good for me to enter the palace."
Looking up at Gui Pei'an, Wei Changtian suddenly revealed a sneer on his face: "But I think it will be of great benefit to Kuixing Academy and Dali."
"Haha, Young Master is indeed a man of straightforward words."
Gui Pei'an took a sip of tea and said, "If that's the case, then I'll speak frankly."
"Master Wei, if you are willing to enter Kuixing Academy, the academy can indeed benefit from you."
"So I will definitely give you something in return."
"Well, if you are willing to join the academy as an elder, Dali can help you defeat Ning Yongnian."
"What do you think?"
“.”
If you join Kuixing Academy, Dali will help you.
This deal sounded like a good deal, but Wei Changtian did not easily believe Gui Peian.
"Gui Shoufu, Dali really dares to help me? Can you make the decision on this matter?"
"Haha, Master Wei."
Gui Pei'an stroked his long beard with a smile, and said calmly: "If I say I can help, then I will definitely help."
"Really?"
Seeing Gui Pei'an's expression, Wei Changtian immediately believed it a little.
It seems that this old man's say in Dali should be no less than that of the emperor of Dali, or even more important.
"Gui Shoufu, there are many ways to help."
Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes and continued to ask, "But I don't know which one you are talking about? Will Dali send troops?"
"Won't."
Gui Pei'an made no secret of his thoughts: "Once we send troops, we will go to war with Daning. Dali is weak and cannot afford to fail again."
"So unless Prince Wei is certain of victory, Dali will not send troops."
Not sending troops? Then what are you talking about? Wei Changtian immediately lost interest.
"Gui Shoufu, don't blame me for speaking harshly."
"It is said that sending charcoal in the snow is less than adding icing on the cake. If I am sure of victory, why would I need Dali to send troops?"
"If the 'help' that the Prime Minister means is just writing a few poems and articles to encourage my Shuzhou soldiers, then forget it."
The more Wei Changtian spoke, the more impolite his tone became, but Gui Pei'an did not look unhappy at all. He even laughed twice after listening.
"Hahaha, don't worry, sir."
"Although the Dali court cannot send troops, perhaps there will be many outlaws willing to come to Shuzhou to lend a helping hand, young master?"
Outlaw hero?
This is a serious war, so save yourself the trouble.
Wei Changtian sneered in his heart, but suddenly realized something.
Perhaps the “green forest heroes” that Gui Pei’an mentioned did not really come from the “green forest”?
"Gui Shoufu, what do you think of Dali?"
Wei Changtian's expression gradually became serious: "How many heroes are there like this?"
"I can't say for sure about this matter."
Gui Pei'an smiled and said, "But I think there will always be 100,000 people."
100,000 Wei Changtian's expression changed, and he nodded and stopped talking.
The situation is now obvious.
Dali was unwilling to openly go to war with Daning, but for various reasons was willing to help himself fight against Ning Yongnian in a relatively covert way.
This operation is actually quite similar to the role played by certain countries in wars in previous lives.
It can not only avoid certain risks, but also directly intervene in the war, so that the war situation develops in the direction you want.
Although this move sounds "sinister", at least for Wei Changtian, he absolutely welcomes Dali's "entry".
Of course, Ning Yongnian is not stupid. He can find out where these 100,000 "heroes" who suddenly appeared came from with just a little effort.
However, the Dali court will definitely not admit it.
Besides, even if Ning Yongnian knew, what would happen? (End of this chapter)
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