Chapter 563 (1/2)
Chapter 563
”Second, with regards to the stalemate in Southern Zheng, we have to spread rumors to say that the Xiao Family has already formed an alliance with our Ling Family and we are prepared to divide up Southern Zheng . With the relations.h.i.+p between Family Head Xiao FengHan and Old Master, there will be a 50% chance of people believing this rumor . At the very least, it would create unrest in Southern Zheng and destroy all hopes of Southern Zheng forming an alliance with the Xiao Family . ”
A cunning smile could then be seen on Meng LiGe's face . ”The moment the Xiao Family makes their move, we will spread the news that young n.o.ble Ling has successfully killed the Martial Order Medallion owner . It won't matter if the Xiao Family doesn't dare to spread rumors about young n.o.ble being killed, but if they do so, the effects of both rumors will cancel out . If the Xiao Family retreats without a battle, Young n.o.ble Ling's name would be renowned over the continent and the prestige of our Ling Family would be raised . ”
Ling Chen's eyes lit up brightly and she nodded her head profusely . The moment Meng LiGe mentioned these two ideas, she had already begun formulating her own thoughts on them and also how she could ensure that the plan was carried out smoothly . If Meng LiGe's plan could be carried out successfully, not only would the Ling Family not suffer any losses, the prestige of the Ling Family would be increased to a never before seen level . Ling Chen never imagined that the news that she was frightened about could be so easily resolved by Meng LiGe with just a simple plan . At this moment, Ling Chen no longer had any doubts about Meng LiGe's wisdom .
”Third, we must gather the strength of the bandits in the east . According to what I know, there should be two groups of bandits in the east right? With each group being about three thousand men strong?” Meng LiGe asked with a bit of uncertainty . All of these forces across the continent were Ling Tian's top secret forces and the biggest secret in the Courtyard . Meng LiGe only vaguely knew about them and about the existence of these forces . However, there weren't any records of these forces in the Courtyard and he could only make a guess .
Ling Tian responded with 'Mmm' before explaining, ”There is only one group which is about one thousand men strong . However, they are all elites . I transferred the other group to the territory where General Shen is stationed to aid him . Besides that, in case DongFang JingLei goes rogue, that group would be the hidden trump card to deal with him . ”
”Oh . ” Meng LiGe shut his eyes and replied, ”If that's the case, my original plans must be amended slightly . However, even if we can't use these thousand men to steal the enemy's supplies, we would be able to use them to disrupt the supply transportation routes of the enemy . If Xiao FengYang does not make a move, there isn't a need for them to make a move . But the moment Xiao FengYang's army moves out, this group of bandits must begin their hara.s.sment operation . They can choose to kill, burn or even destroy the roads to create a shortage of food within the Xiao Family's army . Even if they can only delay the supplies for a few days, they must make it happen . ”
Meng LiGe chuckled, ”As long as the supplies of the Xiao Family can be delayed for more than three days, we can spread rumors about the destruction of the Xiao Family's supply warehouse to throw their soldiers into chaos . ”
”Brilliant!” Ling Tian clapped his hands, ”If the morale of the troops is unstable, we can use a.s.sa.s.sinations or arson to cause a mutiny . ”
”That's right . ” Meng LiGe laughed, ”Besides that, we must ensure that DongFang JingLei gathers his forces during this period of time to openly engage the Eastern Zhao imperial family . At that time, even if the Xiao Family has the intention to form an alliance with Eastern Zhao, Eastern Zhao would not have the spare soldiers to deal with us . Furthermore, the 150,000 soldiers that General Shen has is sufficient to ensure that Eastern Zhao does not make any rash moves!”
”On top of that, we can openly send a diplomatic group to the Wu Empire to befriend them . ” Meng LiGe chuckled cunningly, ”We only need to send them some silk and leather without doing anything else and it would be enough to make Southern Zheng and the Xiao Family suspicious and on edge . After all of these arrangements, we can then sit back and relax! At that time, we can focus on retaliating against the Xiao Family's forces . ”
”On top of that, we can openly send a diplomatic group to the Wu Empire to befriend them . ” Meng LiGe chuckled cunningly, ”We only need to send them some silk and leather without doing anything else and it would be enough to make Southern Zheng and the Xiao Family suspicious and on edge . After all of these arrangements, we can then sit back and relax! At that time, we can focus on retaliating against the Xiao Family's forces . ”
”Young n.o.ble and Ling Jian can then lead the elites of our Courtyard out in three different directions . If the Xiao Family really dares to send their elites to infiltrate into Sky Bearing, we will make sure that they don't return alive . It wouldn't matter if Xiao FengYang doesn't make a move, but the moment he makes his move, we can make use of this opportunity to chase him back to his hometown!”
”It seems like advisor Meng does not intend to let me off . Would it be a crime for me to peacefully rest for a few days? Why is everyone so keen on chasing me out?” Ling Tian joked .
”The capable must be in charge of more . ” Meng LiGe stroked his beard and smiled, ”With young n.o.ble's abilities to fight Justice, would there be anyone in the world capable of dealing with young n.o.ble? This Meng is naturally at ease with young n.o.ble taking action personally . ” As he said that, Meng LiGe's eyes lit up, ”It's also fine if young n.o.ble does not wish to go out . As long as young n.o.ble makes an announcement to the world and ascends the throne, you would naturally not need to go out . Since the ancient times, there has never been an emperor out on an a.s.sa.s.sination mission . ”
”Then it's best for me to go . ” Ling Tian laughed bitterly, ”Grandfather and father are both extremely healthy . For Mister Meng to suggest that I ascend the throne, aren't you pus.h.i.+ng me into the fire? Just a single crime of being unfilial to my parents is enough for the world to launch an attack at Sky Bearing . ”