Phi-Fic Chapter 165: Discussing the Attack on Wu
Chapter 165: Discussing the Attack on Wu
Several days passed in a blink of an eye. Just as the envoy from Yue State was pacing back and forth anxiously in the post station, he finally received Yun Zhi's summons again.
During the period of waiting for notification, another letter came from the State of Yue urging us to do so.
Now is the time to seize the opportunity, and Ji Xun does not want to miss it. In order to increase the casualties and prolong the time of the civil strife in Wu State, he did not hesitate to expose several spies.
It's time to charge interest.
The earlier the attack is launched, the greater the chances of victory will be. But now that An Guo has been delaying again and again, how can Ji Xun not be anxious?
He really couldn't understand why she also intervened in the civil unrest in Wu. It seemed that they both had the same purpose, but now she was able to remain calm.
Inside the posthouse, the Yue envoys began to grow anxious as time went on, and a depressing atmosphere permeated the room.
"What on earth is An Guo up to? If we delay any longer, the opportunity will be lost!" an envoy couldn't help but complain.
"Don't talk nonsense. Be careful what you say." Lord Huang glared at him. "Let's wait patiently for another day or two."
Having said that, he was more panicked than anyone else. If His Majesty An Guo did not summon him, he would have no choice but to send someone to ask.
At this moment, a female official from the palace came in and said, "Sir Huang, His Majesty wants you to come to the court early tomorrow morning."
"Yes, please let me know, Madam."
The next morning, the leader of the delegation, Mr. Huang, hurried there with several envoys.
Along the way, Mr. Huang was nervous, not knowing whether the outcome of this meeting would be satisfactory.
After entering the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Mr. Huang bowed and asked impatiently, "What do you think, Your Majesty?"
Yun Zhi sat on the dragon throne with a calm expression.
"I've discovered many problems with Yue's battle plan and post-war distribution."
Hearing these calm words, Lord Huang's right eyelid twitched suddenly, and an ominous premonition surged in his heart.
"I wonder what Your Majesty thinks is wrong. Please let us know so that our country can make timely corrections." Lord Huang said hurriedly, with beads of sweat already appearing on his forehead.
Yun Zhi snorted softly, "In this battle plan, the front line that Yue State is responsible for seems to be the most critical, but in fact, the pressure is relatively small, while our An State has to bear the main task of attacking. Do you want us to charge on the front line while you sit back and reap the benefits?"
Yun Zhi's voice was not loud, but every word she said was so powerful that Lord Huang and others dared not look directly at her.
Huang Shangren's forehead was covered with cold sweat. "Your Majesty, this... this is due to our inconsiderate considerations. These can all be changed."
Yun Zhi continued, "There's also the distribution of cities after the war. Even though the territory is divided equally, won't the areas occupied by Yue State be all fertile, while An State will be left with remote and barren areas?"
"How could that be? Your Majesty, you misunderstood." Lord Huang quickly explained, "We absolutely did not intend to do that. We simply didn't include the exact location details."
"Really?" Yun Zhi stared at Lord Huang, as if she wanted to see through him.
"It is absolutely true, Your Majesty," Lord Huang said hurriedly. "Please believe in Yue's sincerity. We are here to discuss cooperation sincerely."
"In that case..."
Yun Zhi winked at the female official beside her, indicating that she should hand over the detailed cooperation agreement on the desk that had been discussed with the ministers in the past few days to Mr. Huang.
This agreement is far more detailed than the one sent by the State of Yue. It mentions all aspects of cooperation, so there is no need to worry about not being able to explain it clearly at that time.
It specifies the food, weapons and other combat supplies needed for the war, which should be prepared by each party.
The battle plan states that it is too early to make a decision now and it should be determined based on the specific circumstances.
As for the appointment of a head coach, since the other party would not agree no matter which one was appointed, then there would be no head coach. The offensive tactics would be discussed by both parties, and neither party would have to obey the other.
The distribution of interests, the cities of the three states and two counties of the Wu State, the specific ownership of each county, and the division of salt fields are also written in it.
The female official understood and handed the agreement to Lord Huang.
Seeing that Master Huang had taken it, Yun Zhi continued, "If your Majesty truly wishes to join forces with our Anguo, he would probably be happy to agree to this agreement."
Lord Huang smiled awkwardly at Yunzhi and began to read carefully.
As he read deeper, his brows furrowed even more. The text was so long and dense that it made him dizzy.
He was afraid that there might be some trap hidden in these contents that he had not noticed. If he agreed to it now, it would be disadvantageous to him in the future.
A quarter of an hour had passed since he finished reading the general contents. Lord Huang raised his head, a look of embarrassment on his face. "Your Majesty, this agreement is complex. I will discuss it carefully with Your Majesty and give you a reply."
"Didn't you just say that you sincerely wanted to cooperate? Why are you hesitating now?" Yun Zhi stared at Lord Huang with burning eyes, with a hint of questioning and amusement in her tone.
Lord Huang quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, please calm down. This matter is truly of great importance. I dare not make a decision on my own."
"I'll give you time, but don't keep me waiting."
Mr. Huang and others responded "yes" and hurriedly bowed and left.
After returning to the embassy, Mr. Huang immediately asked someone to send the agreement back to the country as soon as possible.
Riding at full speed, they arrived at the Yue Kingdom Palace two days later.
After receiving this densely written agreement, Ji Xun quickly summoned his ministers to discuss it.
The atmosphere in the hall was solemn, and the ministers were whispering and discussing among themselves.
"My dear ministers, what do you think of this Anguo agreement?" Ji Xun sat on the dragon throne with a gloomy face.
A minister spoke first, "Your Majesty, according to the division of cities in the Anguo Agreement, they occupy more cities than we do."
But there were ministers who disagreed, saying, "The division of cities in Anguo seems to be based on wealth and poverty. The cities close to Anguo are more poor, so they are exchanged based on number."
"Master Bai, why is your arm still bent outward?" The minister glared at him.
"I'm only addressing the matter objectively. If Anguo disagrees with joining forces for short-term gain, what should we do? Should we miss this opportunity, or choose not to join forces and send troops to attack, while also being wary of Yuguo seizing the opportunity to attack?"
Seeing that the minister was speechless, Lord Bai turned to Ji Xun and said, "Your Majesty, although this agreement with Anguo doesn't give us any advantage, it doesn't put our country at a disadvantage either. Wu hasn't recovered yet, so we can't delay any further. Besides..."
Lord Bai reviewed the agreement again in his mind. "Your Majesty, the agreement states that tactics will be determined by both sides after consultation on the battlefield. None of Anguo's generals can compare to General Ning's experience. They are all a bunch of greenhorns. If they don't obey us blindly, we can take this opportunity to weaken their forces."
As Lord Bai said this, a shrewd look flashed in his eyes.
"How can His Majesty Anguo interfere in matters far away from the emperor? Besides, we haven't violated the agreement, have we?"
Another minister also echoed: "I second the proposal. The battlefield is changing rapidly. As long as we act skillfully, An Guo will have nothing to say."
Ji Xun pondered for a moment and finally made up his mind, "Then I will follow your advice and tell An Guo that we, the Kingdom of Yue, agree to this agreement."
On the other side, after receiving the imperial edict, Lord Huang passed it on through the female official, and then walked into the imperial study with the agreement stamped with the national seal of Yue.
After the ceremony, Lord Huang respectfully said to Yun Zhi, "Your Majesty, after careful consideration, our Majesty agrees to the agreement drafted by your country."
Yun Zhi nodded slightly, "That's great. Then let's start preparing and choose a day to launch an attack on Wu."
After the time was set, the two countries began to actively prepare for war, with troops assembling and food and fodder transported, creating a tense and busy scene.