Mythical Three Kingdoms

Chapter 1541: Chapter 1484: A Stratagem to Quell the Chaos

The southernmost area of Southern Yizhou, according to modern maps, is actually part of Myanmar. Although Yongchang Prefecture belongs to Yizhou, it has essentially never been truly controlled by Yizhou.

The Barbarians there have never considered themselves subjects of the Han Dynasty. Zhang Su’s intention is to seize this opportunity, while the entire world is too occupied to mind Yizhou, and play big—eliminating all those who resist the king’s transformation, concentrating all of Yizhou’s military might to cut down all those who dare to emerge. Who knows if there will be another such chance in the future.

Yan Yan and the others exchanged glances, astonished. Isn’t Zhang Su always the nice guy? How come his approach suddenly seems so radical?

”Could it be that you do not endorse my plan?” Zhang Su asked with a cold smile, looking at the group deep in thought.

”Indeed, it makes sense in a way.” Huang Quan, after pondering briefly, said, ”Moreover, if we clear Southern Yizhou, we’ll practically border with Shendu, won’t we?”

”But dealing with such a massive number of Barbarians will indeed be troublesome to eliminate entirely,” Zhang Ren said with some headache. ”We can’t really kill them all as Jun Jiao jested, can we?”

”Killing them all is a jest,” Zhang Su said with a smile. ”Ziqiao, isn’t your spiritual talent used to select the most suitable companions?”

”Alright, no problem. My spiritual talent not only helps in choosing the most suitable companions but also the most suitable allied forces. However, it consumes quite a bit, and I need to see the person,” Zhang Song said helplessly. His spiritual talent was used to select divine comrades.

A good comrade is hugely beneficial to oneself; even if one becomes a pit, as long as the comrades are divine, it doesn’t matter at all.

This is also why Zhang Song’s companions are generally very strong, an important reason. But frankly, Zhang Song was quite capable initially, but due to always seeking strong divine comrades, he ends up looking weak by comparison. In reality, anyone who can partner with top experts isn’t exactly weak.

”How many more times can your spiritual talent select comrades?” Zhang Su asked incidentally. Zhang Song’s spiritual talent is actually very handy; it mainly relies on comrades for sustenance.

”I can choose twice more this year,” Zhang Song replied expressionlessly, hiding one opportunity to hold onto some trump cards for himself.

”That’s enough; we’ll rely on you, Ziqiao, to bring people together when pacifying the Southern Barbarians. We are here to create opportunities to turn enemies into allies for you,” Zhang Su laughed as he patted Zhang Song’s shoulder.

”Too bad Zizhong isn’t here; otherwise, it would be smoother,” Huang Quan sighed.

”It was indeed a mistake to underestimate Pang Shiyuan at that time,” Zhang Song sighed, possibly not wanting to dwell on it further. ”Everyone, prepare yourselves; we’ll deploy our forces tomorrow. I’ve been preparing supplies, with some already transported to Yuexi County’s Prefecture City.”

”Previously, the messenger reported that Yuexi County had rebelled,” Zhang Ren raised an eyebrow.

”Rest assured, I have deployed guards there, ensuring the rebels can’t take Yuexi County swiftly,” Zhang Song, though not cautious facing his own people, possesses significant intelligence dealing with others.

”Then I shall lead my army to depart soon,” Zhang Ren said solemnly. ”Speed is essential in warfare; delivering a severe blow to the Barbarians’ arrogance is very important for Yizhou’s situation.”

”Then I’ll assist the Thirteen Caves Barbarian King.” After Zhang Ren took charge of the frontal assault, Yan Yan naturally took on the role of side cover. With such a large-scale confrontation, there was clearly a lot to fight.

”Our Eastern and Western routes moving forward together, shall we converge at Yizhou County? Let Leng Bao, Deng Xian, Liu Gui, Leitong, and others each lead a force between our two major armies, coordinating ease?” Upon hearing Yan Yan taking the flanking role, Zhang Ren felt somewhat apologetic.

In terms of official position and authority, Yan Yan was superior to Zhang Ren. So Zhang Ren proposed advancing on two fronts, with Leng Bao and others coordinating, pulling forward step by step, finally converging in Yizhou County, then jointly attacking Yongchang Prefecture.

The convergence at Yizhou County, known in later times as Jianning Commandery, was mainly because it’s the Yong Family’s old base, which has been managed for over four hundred years by them, truly an impenetrable fortress. Moreover, the Yong Family has rebelled this time.

Talking of the Yong Family rebelling now, slightly foresighted Civil and Military individuals think the Yong Family’s mind appears troubled.

At this moment, when the Central Plains Feudal Lords and aristocratic families from top to bottom are united against a common foe, recently ignited by the Northern Huns’ influence, the Yong Family’s revolt has devastated public sentiment and almost isolated them from the people.

Even if the Yong Family could miraculously triumph, they would still be excluded from the aristocratic ranks. Inviting Southern Barbarians at other times might be seen as manipulation, but during the Northern Huns’ invasion, such actions are deemed suicidal.

To be ridiculed by anyone is better than by the Northern Huns; even by accident, they must never support the Northern Huns—this is almost universally accepted by the Central Plains Feudal Lords and aristocratic families. The Yong Family’s actions essentially amount to aiding the Northern Huns, which is sheer betrayal.

Thus, Zhang Ren, upon confirming this information, didn’t set his first target on Yongchang Prefecture, now the Southern Barbarian people’s stronghold, but on the Yong Family.

Though Yizhou County has been fortified by the Yong Family for four hundred years, the defenses likely rival the capital, under current circumstances, it’s imperative to expunge the Yong Family, which has been a tumor on Yizhou for centuries. Righteousness and public will lie in the hands of Yizhou Scholars and Warriors; if such an opportunity is missed, Yizhou County might as well be divided.

”Cough cough, Yizhou County is where I buried some plans; I happen to have people there,” Wang Lei coughed twice as he spoke. ”If the Yong Family doesn’t rebel, it will stand on the frontline. Weakening either Barbarians or Yong Family is beneficial to us, but since the Yong Family has indeed rebelled, we can now harness the time of heaven, geographical advantages, and people’s support to make a move and obliterate them.”

”Hong Gang did well.” Everyone was dumbfounded as Huang Quan calmly addressed Wang Lei.

”Not bad; I’ve been weary of the Yong Family, and with such an opportunity, helping the Lord resolve it decisively,” Wang Lei said firmly, leaving many Civil and Military individuals speechless. Wang Lei, usually quiet, doesn’t shy away from bold actions.

[This guy, you actually don’t know him well. He is ruthless to himself, let alone others.] Huang Quan thought silently, having had much contact with Wang Lei. Wang Lei isn’t hesitant to be harsh to himself.

”Therefore, you need not congregate in Yizhou County; give the Yong Family a chance to choose,” Wang Lei showed a demeanor of consideration for the Yong Family, but given his earlier tone, who could believe such words?