Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 989 - 949: The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue’s Question

Leng Yu paused briefly before continuing his explanation:

"Furthermore, a far more crucial point is that the Mountain and Sea Pass, along with the preceding ten cities, are entirely separate entities. They are not even comparable.

From the perspective of the Yan Country, expending resources and effort to conquer the Mountain and Sea Pass yields absolutely no advantage.

This is because, even if they manage to seize the pass, numerous cities still lie between us and the Yan Country.

In other words, upon capturing this city, they would in no way be able to maintain control.

The moment we retaliate and sever their escape route, they will be completely trapped, unable to retreat.

It can be said that at that point, they would be like turtles caught in a jar, facing us.

Therefore, they would not undertake such a pointless and unprofitable endeavor."

Upon hearing Leng Yu's detailed analysis, everyone present found it logical.

His explanation regarding the strategic location of the Mountain and Sea Pass made the situation even clearer to all.

As Leng Yu had articulated, the Mountain and Sea Pass held significance in connecting Dayou and Zhao Country, but it had no bearing on the Yan Country, with seven to eight cities situated between them.

Even if the Yan Country were to capture the Mountain and Sea Pass, it would be of no use to them.

Once these intermediary cities cut off their retreat, the Mountain and Sea Pass, if occupied by Yan forces, would become an isolated stronghold.

Supplying it would be impossible.

Moreover, the Mountain and Sea Pass possessed no strategic value for the Yan Country and was situated far from their Capital City.

Even if Yan soldiers were to capture the pass, it could not serve as a launchpad for an assault on the Capital City.

After all, three cities separated the Mountain and Sea Pass from the Capital City.

Should Dayou mobilize its forces, the Yan army would be unable to advance, let alone secure their own safety.

At this juncture, Minister Wu was rendered speechless.

He opened his mouth, but no words came out.

His intention was to refute Leng Yu, but he found himself at a loss for arguments.

Leng Yu's reasoning was simply too sound.

Barring any hidden schemes, the Yan Country would certainly not target this region.

Now, considering Leng Yu's prior assertions and the intense assaults on the ten cities along that particular frontline, it appeared these ten cities were merely a feint, and the forces deployed there were not the main army.

Or perhaps, the genuine main force had already been redeployed, causing everyone to engage in internal calculations.

If Leng Yu’s assessment proved accurate, and the situation unfolded as he described, it was highly probable that a formidable cavalry force had already amassed within Zhao Country.

These cavalry units might be concentrated along the border between Zhao Country and Dayou, with a substantial contingent potentially already positioned on the other side of the Mountain and Sea Pass.

They might simply be awaiting the Yan soldiers to fully secure the Mountain and Sea Pass before launching an invasion directly into the heart of the Capital City.

Despite the three cities separating the Mountain and Sea Pass from the Capital City, a concentrated, powerful assault by a large force could potentially breach the defenses.

However, a perplexing question remained on everyone's minds.

Consequently, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue suddenly voiced his concern:

"General Leng's analysis is indeed exceptionally sound. I find myself in agreement, yet there remains one point I cannot fully grasp, and I humbly request General Leng to provide clarification."

It was evident that this official possessed a superior understanding of the situation compared to Minister Wu.

He also perceived the circumstances with greater clarity.

Presently, although they held ministerial positions, their importance to Lin Yi paled in comparison to Leng Yu.

Therefore, in his address, he exhibited considerable prudence and deference towards Leng Yu.

Hearing this, all eyes turned towards him, including Lin Yi's.

Notably, Leng Yu, upon hearing the Minister's words, immediately inclined his head in acknowledgment, a smile gracing his lips, indicating his willingness to entertain the question.

Upon receiving this silent invitation, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue offered a slight bow, expressed his gratitude, and then addressed Lin Yi:

"Your Majesty, while General Leng's argument is logical, and I too find it persuasive, there is a specific aspect I struggle to comprehend.

According to General Leng's assessment, if both nations were to commit their full strength to attacking our Capital City, we must not overlook the fact that even if their combined forces barely exceed 300,000, with over 100,000 engaged in attacking our various cities, that leaves only slightly more than 200,000 troops.

While this number, 200,000, appears substantial, a direct assault on the Capital City is no simple feat.

Although in these times, any city would likely fall swiftly, we must not forget that we command 200,000 soldiers stationed outside the Capital City.

If they were to attack the cities, we would certainly not shift the battlefront towards the Capital City."

Between the Mountain and Sea Pass and the Capital City, we still have three cities under our control.

We are confident that at the first sign of an attack, we will dispatch troops to advance the battle line to these preceding cities.

As a consequence, they will have very little chance of capturing the Capital City.

Or, it could be said, they will be severely weakened if their objective is to capture the Capital City.

They are unlikely to commit to such an endeavor, especially if they capture the Capital City only to suffer heavy losses. Subsequently, the two countries will undoubtedly face internal strife vying for our territories.

At that juncture, to whom this piece of land will belong remains uncertain.

Upon stating this, the Minister clasped his hands towards Lin Yi and Leng Yu, humbly conveying his sentiments:

"If my words are mistaken, I hope Your Majesty and General Leng will forgive my presumptuousness."

This individual clearly possesses a superior understanding of the situation compared to the Minister of War, Wu Guang, and perceives the landscape more acutely. He recognizes that even when opposing the two, it is crucial not to alienate them.

After all, they operate under his purview.

Furthermore, even though Leng Yu is a woman and quite young, it will not be long before her influence within Dayou overshadows all others.

This outcome is virtually guaranteed.

To be continued...

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