Vol 9 Chapter 138 (1/2)

Chapter 138

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 138: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS ANOTHER TRICK (4)

Liu Bei POV

Huang Zu sighed while Yuan Zhi smiled.

“Under these circ.u.mstances, if those 3 defect along with their troops, the enemy will definitely agree to siege the city.” Yuan Zhi said as she turned back to everyone, “On one hand, they now get to take the city by force. Additionally, their efforts to persuade some of us have borne fruit. They will at least consider the option to heed what the 3 of them suggest whether or not they believe it.”

Everyone nodded when Yuan Zhi finished. This plan is indeed worth trying out. As Yuan Zhi said, them still thinking that I am dead is a good reason for them to accept defections.

“If… There are no objections…” Yuan Zhi said and trailed off as she swept her gaze around several times, “Well then, let’s do this. At the very least, this will be how our broad strategy will go.”

“I’m in.” I decided to give the first vote. It was a strategy devised by Yuan Zhi under my urging after all. There is some risk involved but it’s a really good plan.

“What about the others?” I asked as I looked around. I was still a little worried that everyone might have some reservations about Yuan Zhi from what Zi Long said this morning. Yuan Zhi has not actually produced any proof that she is not a spy for the enemy after all.

“I have none at all. I am willing to believe in Lord Xu Shu once more.”

“Ah… Yun Chang.” Just as I was getting worried, Yun Chang agreed to it.

“I have no objection either and will listen to Lord Xu Shu’s commands.”

“Un.”

Next was Wen Yuan and Feng Xian. Looking to the side, the Xu state 3 were nodding wordlessly as well. Further to the back was Chen Gong who had a disdainful look.

“I have no objections. But watch out, I just might defect for real.” Chen Gong said as she gave me a wry smile.

“Chen Gong~” I smiled back. At least she has agreed to it. I thought that she would object.

“I have no objection as well.” Just then, Zi Long came back into the room and looked at Yuan Zhi, “Of course, I still have some doubts about your ident.i.ty but at this time, any reasonable and actionable plan goes. At the same time, I hope that you do not prove my suspicions to be true.”

“I won’t.” Yuan Zhi replied.

Hmm, it seems like Zi Long is being a little shy here right? Maybe she does not really know how to deal with such feelings after being so poisonous with her words for so long.

“Don’t smile, Xuan De.”

“Ah… I will watch myself…” I said as I hurriedly turned away.

“Well then, that’s settled. Now, let’s work on advancing this plan.” Yuan Zhi said as she gave a single clap.

“What do we do first?” I asked. This should be everyone’s main concern as well.

“Let’s go with the usual, send a letter.” Yuan Zhi said and pointed at Yun Chang, “I think that we should leave this to Lord Guan Yu.”

“Me?” Yun Chang said as she pointed at herself in surprise.

“Yes, there needs to be a representative amongst you 3. As Xuan De’s sister, you have the most right to be the representative.”

“Alright, i got it.” Yun Chang said as she picked up the brush beside her and began to write.

“Ah, by the way…”

Un? Yuan Zhi called out to Yun Chang and stopped her just as Yun Chang was about to write and softly gave her an extra set of instructions.

“– Starting from now,

Lord Guan Yu can start making preparations to go to the enemy encampment for negotiations.”

Li Dian POV

I do not usually keep track of the months so I do not know when in the season we are right now. I am afraid of the cold so I just hope that winter can pa.s.s as soon as possible. These few days have been really windy and cold though. Even on sunny days, I cannot just wear what I wore here originally and need to put on a fur coat before I can leave the room. It was a little chilling to note that if the strong winds had been just a few days early, our ambush would have utterly failed.