Chapter 3123 You mean, someone is helping you
Nan Yan said: "But there is one thing, you are still wrong."
"Oh? What's wrong?"
"You just think too much of me."
Zhu Chengjin frowned slightly.
Nan Yan smiled and said, "After all, I am only a concubine in the harem. No matter how capable I am, I cannot infer from what you said to Xu Shizong what the three strategies he left behind are about."
A gleam flashed in Zhu Chengjin's eyes.
Before he could say anything, Nan Yan continued, "However, you are right about one thing."
"Which point again?"
"I have indeed made arrangements long ago, and I also know that you will never believe the order of the three strategies I tell you, especially the order of the best and worst strategies."
Zhu Chengjin narrowed his eyes: "Then, what is the true order of the three strategies——"
Nan Yan chuckled.
"The bluish-white brocade bag contains the worst strategy, while the purple-red brocade bag contains the best strategy."
“……!”
Zhu Chengjin's face trembled slightly.
In other words, what was said in the bluish-white brocade bag - "Go to Xiajiang Town, find Zhu Feng's body, announce it to the world, and march north" - is totally unacceptable.
And what is contained in the purple-red brocade bag - "holding on to Nanjing, recovering the prefectures and cities south of the Yangtze River, dividing the river with the imperial court and ruling by the name of Southern Dynasty" - is the best strategy?
His expression became flustered for a moment, and he immediately gritted his teeth and looked at Nan Yan with a ferocious expression.
Just as he was about to say something, Nan Yan smiled faintly and said, "You don't need to argue anymore. It's already come to this point. There's no need for me to lie to you anymore."
“…”
"Xu Shizong has always wanted to conquer Jiangnan, relying on the natural barrier of the Yangtze River to divide the country with the imperial court. As long as you recapture all of Jiangnan, it will be rich and prosperous, with a strong army and powerful horses. Moreover, the imperial court's troops in the north are not accustomed to naval warfare. From the two major battles between Xu Shifeng and you this time, it can be seen that if you really listen to his advice and gain a firm foothold in Jiangnan, with the remaining prestige of Emperor Gao and the wisdom of Xu Shizong, the imperial court may really be unable to deal with you."
“…”
"It's a pity that you are so obsessed with fighting to the death with the court and the emperor."
“…”
"You lost the city of Jinling, which Xu Shizong fought so hard to capture for you."
“…”
"And now,"
As she spoke, she looked up and forward, a cold light flashing in her eyes: "Where you are going, what you are going to do, is it what he called the worst option?"
“…”
"Zhu Chengjin, you've always believed that you were destined by heaven, that the country should be yours. But have you ever heard the saying, 'Fate is unpredictable, fortune comes and goes.' Perhaps, you had a chance to secure your half of the country. After all, you had someone as scheming and cunning as Xu Shizong wholeheartedly assisting you—but what about you? You doubted him, distanced yourself from him, and even turned a blind eye when I poisoned him, hoping to reap the benefits."
“…”
"I killed him because we each serve our master. Even if I were to face Yama, I would have something to say. But you, you are so suspicious by nature. You don't even trust the man who almost risked his life for you, and you plot against him behind my back. What qualifications do you have to accept the will of heaven?"
Nan Yan said these words in one breath and then looked quietly ahead.
Zhu Chengjin stood at the bow of the ship, which seemed to be the darkest place in the world. Even his figure was almost invisible. One could only hear his wheezing, like a ferocious beast that was forced into a desperate situation, ready to pounce and bite off the throat of the person in front of him at any time.
However, Nan Yan was not afraid at all.
She even sneered during Zhu Chengjin's long silence, and continued, "So, there's no need to ask about the true order of the three strategies. I did change the order of the best and worst strategies, but in fact, even if I didn't change it, you wouldn't have the chance to choose the best strategy, because you are suspicious by nature. No matter what others say, you won't believe them."
Zhu Chengjin spoke slowly, his voice hoarse, "So, I'm also right in one respect. From the very beginning, you were planning to use the Central Strategy. But you said that the Central Strategy wasn't your idea either."
"certainly,"
Nan Yan said, "Although we each serve different masters, and I even wish I could kill Xu Shizong myself, I cannot help but admit that he is exceptionally wise. There are probably no more than three people in this world who can stand shoulder to shoulder with him."
“…”
"So, his middle strategy must be one that can take the throne if he advances, and one that can keep you safe if he retreats. It's the safest strategy."
“…”
"This kind of strategy is not something a mere woman like me can deduce."
Zhu Chengjin narrowed his eyes.
"You mean, someone helps you."
“…”
"There is someone who understands Xu Shizong well and is more proficient in military tactics. He helped you figure out the middle strategy."
“…”
"Who is it?"
Nan Yan smiled and said, "What do you think?"
Zhu Chengjin squinted his eyes and looked at her, as if he wanted to say something. As for Ge Long and others standing beside him, even in the dark sky, Nan Yan could see the vicious murderous intent in their ferocious eyes. Perhaps, almost everyone on the boat wanted to rush up and tear her into pieces.
But she just stood there, motionless.
Even his body didn't tilt.
Just then, there was a sudden noise from the boat ahead.
When everyone heard the voice, they immediately turned their heads. It turned out that they had sent two small boats to the front before crossing the valley. The people of Xingluo Lake had no other skills, but their ability in water was the most amazing. When Nan Yan entered Xingluo Lake on Lu Linchuan's boat, she had seen the skills of those water ghosts.
At this moment, they have already reached the shore.
It was only then that Nan Yan noticed that the ferry crossing faintly appearing in front of her looked somewhat familiar.
It’s Xiajiang Town!
It turned out that the waterway they took could actually lead them back to Xiajiang Town.
Nan Yan immediately understood that this place could also lead to Xingluo Lake. Although it was not the nearest road, there was a Hengsheng Bank in Xiajiang Town, which was a stronghold of Tiangang Lianhuanwu here. They must first make temporary rest here, and may even have to make arrangements here, and then hide in Xingluo Lake. By that time, the court would have no way to deal with them.
Thinking of this, Nan Yan narrowed her eyes.
A half-smile appeared on her face, but it was colder than the gurgling river water below the boat. She said, "You really are back."
“…”
"It seems that Xu Shizong's plan was not in vain. He may have known that you would want to do this, so he left this plan in that bluish-white brocade bag."
“…”
"Rather than saying it's a bad idea, it's more of a warning. I'm telling you, this is a bad idea."
“…”
“What a pity…”
At this moment, the water ghosts who had already landed in front suddenly shouted loudly.
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