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Chapter 1084: Chapter 441: Strategy of Division_2 Chapter 1084: Chapter 441: Strategy of Division_2 “`

Guo Yishou sighed as he said this.

In fact, as the commander overseeing foreign affairs, how could he not pay attention to Yan Yunqing, the last renowned general of Liang?

Given the chance, naturally, he would want to turn the opponent.

But Yan Yunqing’s achievements were all thanks to Liang’s nurturing, having spent countless resources and opportunities to help him climb to his current position.

Under such circumstances, how could this person possibly betray Liang?

So, after attempting contact and being harshly refused, even targeted for retaliation, the Imperial Secret Service gave up on the idea of recruiting him.

At the same time, they confirmed his stance towards King Xian’an Rui.

With this person present, over eighty percent of Liang’s military forces were loyal to King Rui.

Among the four jurisdictions, three had turned to King Rui.

With control over the majority of the country’s forces, that King Rui only needed to ascend the throne to naturally take control of the entire Liang.

After the Emperor of Liang passed away, the period of chaos that ensued for the opponent was also coming to an end.

This naturally caused one to sigh.

Lu Yuan frowned, “What about Yingling County?”

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Guo Yishou said, “The situation in Yingling County is somewhat better.

Currently, there are two main forces there.

One is Liang’s Fourth Prince, King An, Liang Mingzhang, who had previously supported the Big Emperor Son and suppressed the Sixth Prince, Liang Mingyu, bearing some grudges.

Now that Liang Mingyu has suddenly risen and killed several princes in one fell swoop, his hands are stained with the blood of his brothers.

Seeing the tragic situation of his other brothers, King An has long been terrified, living in constant fear.

So, these days, he has been consolidating military power, winning over generals in the army, and now leads an Inborn general with a hundred thousand troops, entrenched in the western part of Yingling.

Furthermore, he has denounced Liang Mingyu’s mutiny and refused to recognize the legitimacy of his ascension, openly breaking with him.

The other force is a coalition of local aristocratic families led by the defender of Yingling County.

These local aristocrats of Yingling County have supported the county defender and, through complex relationships, controlled the local prefecture and county soldiers as well as the Civil Group Volunteers.

In total, they also have an Inborn general and a hundred thousand troops.

These local aristocrats, regarding the news of Xian An’s coup, have not vehemently opposed it, but have also not shown any support.

What concerns them more is who can guarantee their local interests.

Currently, our Great Chu’s Southern Route Army is sharpening its blades in Yingling County, ready to head north and swallow the opponent at any moment.

Facing life and death, these local aristocrats are already unable to guarantee their next sunrise, let alone care about who sits on the throne above their heads?

So, if King Xian’an of Xian An would promise to send troops south to defend Yingling after ascending the throne, then these people would likely turn to King Rui.

Of course, if our Great Chu accepts them and guarantees their local interests, these people would also not hesitate to switch their allegiance to Great Chu.

After all, those fence-sitters know better than we do who they should choose between Great Chu and Liang.

But this means that we will inevitably leave some hidden troubles in Yingling County.

Future governance may involve more obstacles and setbacks.”

Guo Yishou analyzed the pros and cons.

“Minor troubles are nothing to worry about.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan waved his hand dismissively, “As long as we can eliminate Liang and unify Qingzhou, then these petty local powers are trivial in comparison to the might of Great Chu.

Once all the surrounding enemies are gone and the nearby land is all Chu territory, cleaning them up will be simple.

You can try to make contact with them, but don’t be too compromising; maintain a tough stance.

We Chu hold the advantage now, seeking their allegiance is merely to save some time and losses.

Tell them, as long as they surrender, I can guarantee their local properties, but they must relinquish power in Liang County and accept Great Chu’s governance to become good citizens of Chu.

If they wish to hold office in the future, they can compete with Great Chu’s talented scholars through military service and the imperial examination.

I am the sovereign of the world; all under heaven are citizens of Great Chu.

I will not discriminate against them.

Tell them these terms, if they can accept them, then we’ll take them.

If not, at most we will expend some effort to flatten them.

The aristocratic families of the other countries and jurisdictions can also be approached in the same way.

It is far better to subdue others without fighting than to assault fortified cities.

Also, approach that King An.

He has already cut himself off from Liang and is in a state of panic.

Now is the time for Great Chu to extend an olive branch, his last lifesaver.

If he does not wish to meet a disastrous defeat, his only option is to surrender.

You tell him that I can support him as the ruler of Liang and help him march into Xian An.

In this way, after King Rui is eliminated, if he hands over Liang to me, I can secure for him a dukedom, ensuring a future of wealth and peace.”

No matter how you look at it, Yingling County has two Inborns and two hundred thousand troops.

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If we can win them all over, it can also strengthen our Chu army and reduce losses.

Especially that King An, as the Fourth Prince, is exceedingly valuable in the vacuum of Liang’s throne after the emperor’s death.

Chu can completely use the pretext of supporting him to take the throne, allowing this prince of Liang to invite the wolf into the house and follow him to march into Liang.

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