eurekapd Chapter 549: Using the Divide Strategy Again
Chapter 549: Using the Divide Strategy Again
Bai Wuan asked,
"Since one nation must unify the world, why must Yan destroy Qin instead of Qin destroying Yan?"
Shen Changgong smiled and said,
“Someone asked me this question before.”
"Oh? Who is it?"
"The Queen of Kun Country, Tang Xinyi."
"Then what did the prince say?"
"This king said that since ancient times, only wolves have eaten sheep. When have you ever seen a sheep eat a wolf?"
Bai Wuan was silent for a moment and said,
"Whether it is a wolf or a sheep, the answer will be determined on the battlefield, not by a single word from the prince.
Our Great Qin warriors will conquer any attack and hold firm in defense. We dare to fight any powerful enemy."
Shen Changgong nodded slowly and asked,
"Well, then what? If we fight, there are only three possible outcomes.
First, you repelled our Dayan army, and we continued to engage in a stalemate. Both sides continued to invest troops, resulting in countless casualties.
Second, we defeated you and then marched straight in. The Qin Ruishi you boasted about were no match for us.
Third, we will both suffer heavy casualties, and the world will return to chaos. By then, it will not only be the army that will be killed and injured, but countless civilians will also die.
Killed in battle, starved to death, and died of plague.
This goes against your ideals.”
Bai Wuan was not persuaded by Shen Changgong. He said firmly,
"Ideas are ideas, reality is reality. I am a hereditary noble of the Great Qin. I should be loyal to my emperor and fight for my country."
"You are loyal to your king and your country, but is your king loyal to you? Does he trust you?
The Qin Emperor was suspicious and short-sighted by nature.
I once heard that you advised him not to attack Liang, but to focus on attacking Chuan and completely occupy that land of abundance.
The two countries could join forces to fight against the State of Yan. They could attack or defend. Even if they really couldn't win, they could retreat to the Sichuan area and use the natural barrier to resist the Yan army.
However, the Emperor of Qin did not listen to you, but instead asked you to attack the impoverished Liang Kingdom.
You conquered Liang, but what did you gain? Nothing.
Instead, they were forced to withdraw their troops and handed over the Liang Kingdom, which they had conquered with great difficulty, to the Yan Kingdom. They suffered heavy casualties, wasted money and food, and made wedding clothes for the Yan Kingdom in vain.
This is how shortsighted he is.
Now, our Great Yan army is eyeing the border covetously. If you want to attack Sichuan State again, it is too late and you cannot be transferred.
On the contrary, because your troops are all in the north, the defense of the south is empty, and you have to worry about the invasion of Sichuan. "
Bai Wuan shook his head and said,
"That is my country's internal affairs, so Your Highness does not need to worry about it."
Shen Changgong smiled brightly and said,
"Master Bai is so talented, it would be a waste if he doesn't contribute to my service.
How about I make a bet with Bai Shuai?"
"What bet?"
"After we meet today, I will arrange for your military spies to secretly write a letter to your court, stating that you, Bai Wuan, met with the Prince of Lanling of Great Yan at Guanshui Pavilion and conspired to rebel.
As soon as the five-nation coalition forces launch a northern expedition, you will open the city gates and join forces with our army to attack Xianyang.
At that time, the Yan army from the east and west would march south, and within half a month, they would quickly destroy Qin and Wei, and then fight against the three southern countries.
Oh, and don’t think about sending a carrier pigeon letter immediately after you return to prove your innocence.
This is what I have thought of. I will write in the letter that you will inform the Emperor of Qin of my plan to frame him in advance, so as to confuse the public and gain his trust.
When the Emperor of Qin heard the news, given his suspicious nature, what do you think he would do?
Bai Wuan looked at Shen Changgong and said expressionlessly,
"Isn't this move of your Highness too despicable?"
"As long as we can reduce the losses of our Great Yan troops and the deaths of a few of our Great Yan men, what does it matter if I bear some infamy?"
Bai Wuan raised his head, looked at the three commanders behind Shen Changgong, and said,
“These three are all outstanding generals in the Great Yan Army. They should have had the opportunity to fight with me fairly, but the prince chose to find ways to harm me and transfer me away.
Do you think that the generals under your command are no match for me?"
Upon hearing this, Guan Shouchang, who was always arrogant, immediately widened his eyes.
But due to Shen Changgong's majesty, he did not speak.
But the dissatisfaction in his eyes was extremely strong.
Shen Changgong smiled and said,
"General Qin is trying to sow discord. Your actions are no different from mine. But it doesn't matter. Even if you can't be transferred, I believe you are no match for Guan Shouchang.
It’s just that I want to make a bet with you.
If you are really transferred at that time, I hope you can kill the messenger and lead your soldiers to defect, what do you think?"
"What if I win?"
"Then I will order my army to retreat and allow your Great Qin warriors to enter Liangdi and engage us. How do you do that?"
Bai Wuan thought for a long time and shook his head.
"I can't do it. It's impossible for me to lead the army to defect."
"It seems General Bai also lacks confidence in your emperor. How about this, you can defect yourself. Then, you can bring your trusted confidants north and enter our Yan army camp. We will naturally protect you."
Even if Marshal Bai doesn't agree to this, I still hope that after you return, you can do your best to protect yourself, even if you are under house arrest or imprisoned, you must insist on living.
Once I capture Xianyang City, I will rescue General Bai.
At that time, I will give General Bai an elite army consisting of 100,000 Qin soldiers, and take you to unify the world.
I want to show you that the unreachable goals and the unrealizable dreams in your heart will all be realized one by one in my hands.
This king will create a peaceful and prosperous era!"
Bai Wuan looked at Shen Changgong for a long time, neither agreeing nor refusing.
After a moment, he stood up, turned around and left without saying goodbye.
Watching Bai Wuan's team gradually walk away, Guan Shouchang also sat down and said with a frown,
"Your Highness, this Bai Wuan is so rude. I am not afraid of him. Even if he really wants to fight, I can defeat him!"
Shen Changgong smiled and said,
"He's leaving himself a way out. He's not that determined. He knows the Emperor of Qin better than we do."
He knew that if I continued this series of schemes, he would not be able to withstand it, and the Qin Emperor would definitely be bewitched. Even if he was not killed, he would be temporarily placed under house arrest, as he was not confident that he would continue to hold military power.
Just remember, if one day he really escapes from there, just accept him.
However, I don't think there's much hope. It's not in his nature to surrender without a fight."
"I will obey my orders."
Guan Shouchang nodded.
"Let's go."
"Your Majesty, don't you want to have some more wine?"
"If you eat any more, the enemy army might come and leave."