Chapter 215 Using a borrowed knife to kill
“Let someone else test the waters,” Shen Huaichen said.
Achig was taken aback.
"Others? Who? Who's willing to take that risk?"
Shen Huaichen didn't say it explicitly, but simply opened the sheepskin map and pointed to the location of Leigu City on the map.
Achig immediately understood what Shen Huaichen meant.
Let the lord of Regu City seize the weapons covered with grain and straw.
"Won't this... be a bad idea? He probably won't dare to go!"
"He's good at robbing women and money, but that guy Mogan doesn't like fighting," Achig said, shaking his head.
Shen Huaichen, however, did not think so.
He pointed twice on the map.
"Your Highness, the Lord of Mogan City has already enjoyed the benefits of a strong and well-equipped army."
Have you forgotten how Regu City came into his hands?
Furthermore, during the last gathering of the city lords, he mentioned that he currently possesses no fewer than five thousand warhorses.
There were also many slaves.
Of the thirteen cities, besides Sahara, which you govern, it is the most prosperous.
He seems respectful to you now, but what if one day his business becomes bigger than yours?
When you first spearheaded the trade alliance among the thirteen cities, it was agreed that you would contribute 10% of the profits.
But how many times has the Lord of Mogan secretly traded with the caravans of Dayu behind your back?
Shen Huaichen's words made Aqige think about many things.
The city lord who was previously the least noticeable actually started playing tricks on me.
Not only did they not give him the money he was owed, but they also complained behind his back to the other city lords that he had taken too much...
It's time to teach them a lesson.
This is a good opportunity to tidy up.
Regardless of whether the news is true or false, and regardless of whether the vehicle is carrying weapons or not, let Mogan go and test the waters!
"Your Highness, if the Lord of Mogan City finds out about this news, he will be convinced that the Weiyuan Army is escorting the latest weapons of Dayu."
He'll definitely have his own ideas.
After all, he also wanted to become stronger.
He wouldn't dare say he could replace you in the thirteen border cities, but he believes he can be on equal footing with you.
So…” Shen Huaichen let Aqige make the final decision.
"Then let him go!"
"But how can we do that? We'll send someone to tell him, but he certainly won't believe us," Archie said immediately.
Shen Huaichen breathed a sigh of relief, as long as Aqige knew about it and agreed to it.
"Your Highness, rest assured, when we were buying and selling warhorses and slaves, I planted a spy in Regu City."
It should come in handy.
At that time, you can pretend you know nothing.
If the news is confirmed to be false, that's good. Thank you, Lord Mogan, for testing the waters for us. We'll proceed as planned.
Cut off all contact between Marquis Wuding's caravan and the border city.
If those vehicles were indeed carrying weapons.
Then you can join forces with the other eleven city lords to question the city lord of Leigu City.
How can we let him alone reap the benefits of something that involves the thirteen border cities taking risks together?
At that time, we asked him to take out the weapons and distribute them.
The twelve border cities pressed him together, and he dared not disobey.
"At that time, the prince can reap the benefits without lifting a finger." Shen Huaichen continued to paint a rosy picture for Aqige.
At this point, Achig had to admire his advisor.
What kind of brain does this person have to come up with so many ideas? This must be what the people of the Central Plains call "killing many birds with one stone"...
"Sir, you are truly talented. I will follow your arrangements." Achig praised, bowing with his hands clasped.
......
Shen Huaichen quickly made the arrangements.
The next day, one of Mogan's trusted confidants reported the information he had gathered to Mogan.
Mo Gan, after only one night of deliberation, decided to take action against this batch of weapons.
Shen Huaichen also sent people to keep an eye on Lei Gucheng's movements.
Finally, on the third night, the city gates of Leigu City quietly opened in the middle of the night, and a group of soldiers carrying Modao (a type of long-handled sword) left the city under the moonlight.
Watching the soldiers of Leigu City sneaking towards the Weiyuan Army's main camp.
Shen Huaichen and Aqige, who had been watching from outside Leigu City, exchanged a glance.
As expected, Mo Gan couldn't resist the temptation of the Dayu weapons and made a move.
"Your Highness, let's go back!"
"Whether the news is true or false, it's inappropriate for us to show up now," Shen Huaichen said.
Achig looked at the vanished soldiers of Regu City with icy eyes.
Mr. Du is right. If you feed them too much, they'll think too much; if they grow too big for their britches, they'll want to fly...
Even the most honest city lord has turned out like this...
Power is the most tempting thing...
Both men sat on their horses and watched as the city gates of Regu closed again before turning back towards Saharan.
Upon returning to Sahara, Achig ordered the city gates to be closed and that martial law to be tightened that night before he went back to rest with his beloved.
Shen Huaichen stood on the city gate, looking in the direction of Leigu City and the Weiyuan Army camp.
It wasn't until midnight, when he saw a sudden burst of light in the spot he had been watching, that Shen Huaichen finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It's done!
The last piece has been placed!
Less than half an hour later, the direction of Leigu City suddenly became noisy.
Shen Huaichen smiled, then said to Saqi, who was following behind him, "Go and invite the Prince of War!"
When the half-asleep Prince Zhan was escorted up the city gate, he was startled by the scene before him without even asking any questions.
A blaze of fire stretched in the distance towards the city of Regu...
"Sir, what's going on?" Achig was sweating profusely.
Shen Huaichen suppressed his excitement and shook his head.
"The Lord of Mogan City has gotten himself into big trouble."
Your Highness, please quickly notify the other city lords to strengthen their defenses!
The Weiyuan Army is likely planning something big this time.
Achig didn't have time to think too much. He had to focus on building up the defenses of Saharan. After all, he had to protect his homeland first.
As for the other eleven border cities...
Let's talk about it after I've tidied up my own place.
It wasn't until dawn that Achig sent troops to report to the other eleven border cities.
It was at this moment that everyone realized that a disheveled group of people had arrived at the city walls of Sahara.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be Mogan, the city lord of Leigu City.
He and his entourage took all the gold, silver, and other valuables they could gather and sought refuge in the Sahara.
"Leigu City has fallen! The troops of Dayu launched a surprise attack on Leigu City at night and captured it."
"Lord War, you are our Lord War, you must avenge us!" the Lord of Mogan City said bitterly.
"A surprise attack? Who are you? Did the Weiyuan Army of Dayu launch a surprise attack on you?"
"Why would they launch a surprise attack out of nowhere?" Archie asked with a sneer.
Lord Mogan tried to argue, but when he saw Shen Huaichen beside Aqige, he suddenly couldn't say a word.
At that moment, the lords of the other eleven cities also rushed over.
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