Vol 14 Chapter 9 (2/2)
After entering the wooden gates, he ran into Xu Xian who is escorted by several ether, they rode to one of the slopes to speak in secret
Below them, tents were pitched everywhere on the plains Despite the loud gushi+ng sounds of River Jing, laughter and cheering can still be heard as there are still many people who have not retired to bed
Xu Xian whispered: “For the past two days, Lord Gaoling has been trying to persuade ainst Lu Buwei He swore that he has no intention to usurp the throne but only wanted to force this outsider out of the Qin court”
Xiang Shaolong sighed: “Lord Gaoling can never return fro Lu Buwei has spies around hinorant about it Based on this point, he will only suffer in the hands of Lu Buwei”
Xu Xian re City during such a crucial juncture I guessed he knew about Lord Gaoling’s rebellion and purposely left so that he can watch us fro and is ”
He added: “Is Shaolong really confident? Don’t forget that Lu Buill create some internal chaos”
Xiang Shaolong confidently explained: “The Crown Prince will lead the fight personally and Lu Buill have no chance to interfere”
Xu Xian frowned: “The Crown Prince is still young and lack battle experience I am concerned”
Xiang Shaolong sate his work to the correct persons”
Xu Xian saw through hihed: “Let’sand I will stand on his left and right, showing everyone that he has our full support Shaolongwell”
Xiang Shaolong nodded his head joyfully
Xu Xian praised: “Your fifth brother is highly-skilled and clever, under and I adive up your plan to kill Tian Dan?”
Xiang Shaolong cannot reveal his relationshi+p with Prince Dan He replied: “I have asked the people of Wei to helpspeed If they can hold him back a few days, I a Jun will be in charge of the Cavalry Army Please help me take care of him”
Xu Xian was stunned: “Why would the people of Wei help you?”
Xiang Shaolong answered: “Except for Chu, the other states have some form of enmity with Tian Dan Moreover, I was the one who freed the Crown Prince of Wei Lord Longyang will surely lendhand in return”
Xu Xian was satisfied with his answer and patted his shoulder to show his appreciation They then parted
At the defending gates, the door attendant infor for him He went to look for Xiao Pan first
Xiao Pan is in a secret discussion with Li Si and has a happy expression on his face Theenter his tent, he waved hiether, they analyzed a map on the table It was a ’s tents were marked in red
Xiang Shaolong understood his excitement and is happy for him It is a rare chance for him to command the Qin army and show his prowess
Xiao Pan began: “Earlier, I have su (Jun) and he has tolda counter strategy with Subject Li Subject Li, why don’t you explain first!”
Li Si is about to speak out when Xiang Shaolong kicked hi and reported: “I only contributed a small part and the majority of the plan was crafted by Crown Prince Why don’t Crown Prince explain it instead?”
Xiao Pan was thrilled and s to succeed, he must use unconventional methods and take us by surprise With so much information about their plans, we must annihilate them or my study of military books would be in waste!”
He pointed to River Jing and detailed: “If I a, I will first e For example, I can create dams and store water fro When it is tie amounts of water flonstreaes apart and with a timely attack, I can achieve victory”
Xiang Shaolong was shocked When Liu Chaobuilt, they can be used for building dams too A water attack is even more powerful than a fire attack and there is no way they can prevent flooding He could not help but turn to look at Li Si
Li Si clarified: “I have nothing to do with this This is really Crown Prince’s idea”
Xiao Pan proudly continued: “Subject Li guessed that they will use a fire attack but I felt that a water attack is s on the water, all kinds of bridges will be destroyed Then, they only need to shoot soround”
Xiang Shaolong was aence This is truly the first ti a war based on his own abilities
Xiao Pan proceeded to explain the different scenarios where Lord Gaoling can send in his attackers and how Lu Buwei can try to kill his opponents using different strategies His explanationsand Li Si were co and rational explanations
Finally, Xiao Pan bitterly sest flaw is that I have too ths and weaknesses I have no idea which is the best plan Will my two subjects please advise me?”
Xiang Shaolong could not hold back and laughed: “The es to suit the changing battle conditions Crown Prince can rest at ease When we know their attacking time, ill attack first and annihilate all of the on Leave this to the Changping brothers and myself Then, Crown Prince only needs to issue the orders and ill put up a good show for everyone”
Xiao Pan slapped the table and sighed: “Only Grand Tutor and Subject Li understands me We shall do as you say!”
Li Si respectfully added: “Official Xiang and I will bring you the latest battle reports so that you can es”
Pleased, Xiao Pan nodded his head Changing the subject, he asked: “Grand Tutor’s Fifth Brother Jing Jun is a rare talent He is skilful, loyal and honest I adestions on how I may reward him?”
Xiang Shaolong shook his head: “His official post is already quite high and still lacks real experience We ain”
Xiao Pan s does not object, I will see to their e After all, it is better for her this way than to land in the hands of Guan Zhongxie the traitor”
Xiang Shaolong recollected the ugly expression on Guan Zhongxie’s face as he leapt up fro He felt like there were needles pricking his heart He nodded: “I have to bother Crown Prince”
Xiao Pan gladly assured: “It is , I ae as there are too s to do”
When he left Xiao Pan’s tent, he ran into Lord Changwen and was detained by hier hostile towards you You rasp the opportunity and win her heart If youburden”
Xiang Shaolong was very unco Ying yet or it will be a heavy blow to hiht stands in the 21st century and realised that what Ying Ying is not that atrocious after all Both ht to sleep around The question is that in this case, it is Guan Zhongxie purposely out to seduce Ying Ying from him
To Lord Changwen, he bitterly s about this?” Lord Changas astounded “Guan Zhongxie?” he stammered
Xiang Shaolong nodded his head slightly and patted his shoulder apologetically before he took his leave
Qin Qing’s tent is located behind the main royal tent and is beside Zhu Ji’s tent Here, there are ten odd tents which all belonged to the females of the royal family Wooden walls are erected between these tents and the other tents and security is very tight
Xiang Shaolong o wherever his wishes but he still respects their rules and announced his arrival to a palace guard Soon, one of Qin Qing’s personal maids came to report that Ji Yanran and the ladies have left and Qin Qing has retired for the night
Xiang Shaolong understood that Qin Qing does not want to see hied his shoulders and left