Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 984 - 944: Yan Country’s Ambition

Naturally, amidst the declarations of allegiance, Leng Yu alone remained impassive.

At this juncture, Leng Yu felt no necessity to proclaim his devotion as the others did.

A mutual understanding existed between them: regardless of who might falter, Leng Yu's loyalty to Lin Yi was an unshakeable certainty.

Within the assembled group, only Leng Yu truly held the position of Lin Yi's confidant.

This undeniable truth was recognized by all present.

Nevertheless, this particular fact was neither exposed nor acknowledged by anyone.

Just as the current moment unfolded, after Lin Yi concluded his inquiry, he let his gaze sweep across everyone present, deliberately omitting Leng Yu.

This omission stemmed from his foreknowledge of Leng Yu's sentiments, a strategy to reserve him for the final deliberation.

This deliberate act signaled Lin Yi's intent to bolster Leng Yu's standing, paving the way for him to swiftly ascend within the imperial court's hierarchy.

The assembled ministers, upon hearing Lin Yi's query, exchanged furtive glances, silently gauging each other's perspectives.

However, as Lin Yi's gaze passed over them, a unified message was conveyed through their eyes: an unspoken reluctance to be the first to voice an opinion.

Given the prevailing circumstances, not a single individual possessed clarity on Lin Yi's true intentions, nor did they have any groundbreaking strategies to offer.

To speak prematurely without a well-conceived plan risked leaving an unfavorable impression, suggesting a lack of strategic acumen in Lin Yi's eyes.

Consequently, a collective anticipation arose, with everyone waiting for a pioneer to emerge and propose an initial course of action.

Should this proposal garner Lin Yi's approval, others would follow, elaborating on the strategy.

Conversely, if Lin Yi expressed dissatisfaction, they could swiftly disengage from the idea and commence re-evaluating their options.

This intricate dance was, after all, the very essence of political maneuvering and the unspoken rules of officialdom.

The majority of the assembly preferred to align with the prevailing current, avoiding the spotlight of individual initiative.

This dynamic was precisely within Lin Yi's foresight; he possessed a keen understanding of their political stratagems.

Therefore, he maintained his steady gaze upon each individual, patiently waiting without uttering another word.

It became implicitly understood that without a satisfactory response forthcoming, further discourse would be suspended.

This created an palpable atmosphere of tension among all those present.

The pressure was particularly acute for Wu Guang; while others served as mere assistants or departmental heads, he alone held command of the Ministry of War.

Consequently, matters pertaining to military affairs naturally fell under his purview.

Now, with the inquiry having been posed, it was incumbent upon him to be the first to answer.

Finally, within this charged silence, as the collective remained reticent, Wu Guang steeled himself and broke the quiet.

He offered a respectful bow to Lin Yi before speaking:

"Your Majesty, echoing General Leng's deductions, I concur that his assessment holds considerable merit. It is highly probable that soldiers from the Zhao Country are involved; otherwise, mobilizing such a substantial force in a compressed timeframe, and with such dispersed formations, would be an impossibility. Yet, one aspect is unequivocally clear: despite their incursion into eleven of our cities, the majority of these attacks are mere diversions, designed to mislead our defenses. My intuition suggests their primary objectives are Luoyang City, Shangrao City, Zhongrao City, and Xiaruo City – four strategically vital locations. The territories lying beyond these four cities are the repositories of our nation's granaries; their capture would constitute a crippling blow to Dayou Country. Should these strategic hinterlands fall, other cities within Dayou Country would invariably face severe repercussions, plunging them into a state of crisis. Even our very Capital City would not remain unassailed."

As if unlocking a flow of thought, Wu Guang's words cascaded forth without hesitation or impediment.

Furthermore, his logical progression resonated with the other officials, who offered continuous nods of agreement as they listened, murmuring affirmations that Minister Wu's analysis was sound.

Having secured this consensus, Minister Wu's confidence visibly surged.

Indeed, not only the other ministers but also Lin Yi and Leng Yu found substance in his discourse.

Leng Yu, however, possessed a more expansive strategic outlook.

Consequently, as Minister Wu articulated his points, Leng Yu exhibited no overt reaction, nor did he voice any objection; he simply absorbed the words being spoken.

In this vein, Minister Wu continued his exposition for close to fifteen minutes without interruption.

His central thesis emphasized that the Yan Country must prioritize targeting these four cities, as control over the regions supporting them represented a potentially fatal vulnerability for Dayou Country.

As the minutes silently coalesced, a full fifteen minutes elapsed, and Minister Wu finally concluded his extensive address, turning expectant eyes towards Lin Yi.

In that moment, he felt assured of his insightful and accurate assessment of the situation, convinced his perspective was the correct one, and that Yan Country's strategic focus indeed lay with those four cities.

Now, all that remained was to receive Lin Yi's commendation.

The remaining attendees cast envious glances towards Minister Wu, silently regretting their own reticence earlier.

If Minister Wu were to receive praise, surely King You would extend similar recognition to others as well.

Yet, as all eyes eagerly fixated on Lin Yi, he offered only a gentle smile, a subtle nod, and then redirected his attention to Leng Yu:

"General Leng, please share your analysis."