Liu Buchu knew that although this suggestion sounded very harsh, he also knew that in order to strengthen his control over power, he would have to take some extreme measures.
Although Liu Buchu was once the fourth prince of Shu, he was only a teenager. However, since he sat on the throne and experienced supreme power, he was no longer willing to give up these powers.
Even when his mother tried to dissuade him from launching a war against Wei, he remained unmoved by his ambitions, convinced that only through war and conquest could he prove his strength and consolidate his rule.
In a city not far from the border between Shu and Wei, Liu Buchu carefully reviewed the intelligence compiled by his generals. He turned to the young man beside him, the Grand Tutor appointed by the newly appointed King of Shu, and asked, "Grand Tutor Jia, do you think we can defeat the Wei army?"
The Grand Master pondered for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, although Wei's army is powerful, it is not invincible. Just look at how much of Wei's territory was invaded by the Xiongnu a few months ago. I believe that as long as we plan properly, Wei is not invincible."
Your Majesty, you must believe that our Shu soldiers are also very powerful, and it is entirely possible for us to defeat them."
After hearing this, Liu Buchu's eyes flashed with determination. He believed that Master Jia would never lie to him. Master Jia said that Shu had a chance to defeat Wei, so he believed Master Jia's words. So Liu Buchu was determined to prove his ability and lead Shu to victory.
Seeing that Liu Buchu had believed his words, Grand Tutor Jia carefully selected a few important papers from a pile of intelligence materials and showed them to Liu Buchu. He pointed at the contents and said:
"Your Majesty, please take a closer look. According to the latest intelligence we have collected, the number of soldiers on the Wei border is only about 300,000 troops. We have successfully assembled nearly one million elite soldiers.
No matter from which angle we analyze it, our military advantage is obvious. I can't think of any reason why Shu would lose."
Liu Buchu was overcome with emotion after hearing what Grand Tutor Jia had said. For as long as he could remember, the elders of the Wang family had constantly recounted to him the atrocities committed by the Wei people. They emphasized that if it hadn't been for Wei's interference and sabotage, the Wang family might have ascended the throne more than a decade ago, becoming a true royal family.
It was thanks to the support of Wei that Liu Yu, the father of the former King of Shu, Liu Buchu, was able to regain the ruling power of Shu with the help of soldiers provided by Wei.
Liu Buchu now saw a golden opportunity to completely defeat Wei, and he felt an unprecedented excitement and excitement. He began to imagine how he would command a million-strong army on the battlefield and how he would establish a new Shu Kingdom on Wei's territory.
Liu Buchu's ambition and desire for revenge burned fiercely in his heart. He could almost foresee that the cities of Wei would fall into his hands one after another and become the possession of Shu.
Once he successfully conquered Wei's territory, Shu would become a powerful empire, and at that time Shu would have a huge say in the continent. By then, the generals and people of Shu would no longer dare to look down on him.
He also had a grand plan in his mind, which was to capture his useless father and two foolish brothers who had looked down on him and made them pay a heavy price for their previous contempt.
As for his sister, he planned to marry her to Grand Tutor Jia, because he believed that his sister's beauty would make Grand Tutor Jia very satisfied. This would also consolidate his alliance with Grand Tutor Jia and add strength to his road to revenge.
Being in his teens, he was full of fantasies and aspirations. None of the Shu ministers dared to think of what he envisioned. After all, anyone who had served in office for a few years knew the power of Wei, and that its military might and political influence could not be underestimated.
Even if the Xiongnu invaded Wei, Wei would be able to quickly recover and drive the invaders out of the country. Shu's attempt to attack Wei was undoubtedly like hitting a rock with an egg, which was tantamount to self-destruction.
While Liu Buchu was still fantasizing about his grand plan, he did not see the cunning in the eyes of the Grand Tutor Jia beside him, and the details of the Wei army that he had hidden. These details may indicate a larger conspiracy.
Jia Taishi was not originally from Shu. He had always been a spy planted by the Gan Kingdom. He had also instigated Liu Buchu and his mother, Wang Shi, to imprison the former King of Shu, Liu Yu, and assassinate Liu Pei and Liu Shan. All of this was done for the benefit of the Gan Kingdom, with the real purpose of weakening Shu and making it easier for the Gan Kingdom to control it.
The same is true of Master Jia's current plan for Shu to attack Wei. As long as Shu attacks Wei, it will not only cause trouble for Wei, but also allow Wei to focus its attention on the south. This will allow them to make more moves in the north and realize their own plans.
Furthermore, Shu had always been an ally of Wei. A complete break between Shu and Wei would not only cost Wei an ally, but would also force Wei to divert some of its troops from the north to the south to defend against Shu. If the war dragged on until the spring of next year, the Xiongnu would form an alliance and seize the opportunity to attack Wei. This time, they hoped to completely annihilate Wei.
Grand Tutor Jia's strategy kills two birds with one stone: it weakens Shu while creating an opportunity for Gan to attack Wei. Liu Buchu's revenge plan inadvertently plays into Grand Tutor Jia's heart, unbeknownst to him. Under Grand Tutor Jia's skillful manipulation, Liu Buchu's ambition and vengeful spirit gradually lead Shu to the brink of destruction.
Liu Buchu's ambition and youthful naiveté blinded him to this reality, his faith in Grand Tutor Jia unwavering. He believed him to be a divinely appointed envoy to aid him in his grand ambitions. However, he was unaware that he had become a pawn in Grand Tutor Jia's schemes, falling prey to a carefully crafted trap.
Liu Buchu's plan, though seemingly ambitious, actually fell completely into the trap set by Grand Tutor Jia. He was completely unaware of Grand Tutor Jia's true intentions and still fantasized about being the savior of Shu, unaware that he was leading Shu step by step towards the abyss, the fate that Grand Tutor Jia had carefully planned for him.
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