Richest Man: Divine-Grade Reconstruct System Chapter 993 - 953: A Bunch of Old Foxes

Leng Yu’s strategy was truly remarkable, leaving Lin Yi momentarily speechless. He remained seated, gazing at Leng Yu, finding the situation somewhat amusing. Eventually, he couldn't suppress a chuckle that escaped his lips.

This sudden laughter captured everyone’s attention, drawing all eyes toward Lin Yi. His amusement, however, left them puzzled; why would their King be laughing?

Even Leng Yu was taken aback, a flicker of unease crossing her as she wondered if she had misspoke. Could her plan be flawed? Was its potential impact not meeting expectations? Her mind raced with questions about Lin Yi’s reaction.

A wave of apprehension washed over Leng Yu. She feared she might have erred, despite her earnest desire to assist Lin Yi. She had put her utmost effort into envisioning the scenario, fully immersing herself in her role to ease his burden.

Lin Yi observed this, noticing Leng Yu’s shifting expression. He could easily discern her inner turmoil, recognizing her worry about saying the wrong thing.

With a reassuring wave, he spoke, "It's alright, please continue. I simply find it quite coincidental that your strategy aligns with my own thoughts."

A profound sigh of relief escaped Leng Yu upon hearing his words. His affirmation meant her contribution was valued and her idea was not amiss, proving her usefulness.

This validation brought an unexpected surge of happiness to Leng Yu.

The ministers surrounding them were equally astonished. They had never anticipated the King himself would declare his thoughts mirrored General Leng’s proposal.

What did this imply? Could she accurately divine the royal will? More pressingly, would any opportunities remain for them?

Regardless, they understood their current position allowed for no interjection. Hadn't they witnessed Lin Yi's endorsement of General Leng's words?

To speak against it now would not merely be an insult to General Leng, but a direct affront to the King. Given their current standing, challenging the King was an unthinkable act, reserved only for the truly mad or the hopelessly intoxicated.

Even if intoxicated, few would dare, as the consequences could be fatal.

Leng Yu, her tension eased by Lin Yi’s reassurance, continued her address: "Therefore, I believe this endeavor is promptly achievable. We shall assemble an army of three hundred thousand, moving stealthily to bypass their surveillance. Initially, we will feign a southward movement, leading them to believe we are seeking reinforcements. Alternatively, we can disseminate information suggesting a division of our forces to aid various cities."

"This deception will serve to lower their guard. Once their vigilance wanes, we will swiftly bypass their defenses and proceed directly to Shanhaiguan. With our three hundred thousand-strong army, we can then advance rapidly towards the Wang Ting of Zhao Country, potentially bringing it within our reach. Even if it means sacrificing two cities, they are insignificant compared to the entirety of Zhao Country." "What if those cities are filled with provisions? Do we lack granaries? Zhao Country certainly possesses them too. Furthermore, let us not forget that Zhao Country’s Capital is abundant in horses. If we can seize it, our cavalry numbers could at least double."

"With a superior infantry force complemented by ample cavalry, what reason would we have to fear Yan Country? Would Yan Country dare to challenge us then? It is far more likely they would come to us, humbly submitting as vassals."

At this, a palpable wave of excitement swept through the assembled officials. Their minds conjured images of Zhao Country’s assimilation, followed by Yan Country’s desperate plea for vassalage.

It was undeniable; the imaginations of these seasoned strategists were particularly vivid, their expressions alight with anticipation as they envisioned the conquest.

Lin Yi, observing this charged atmosphere, found himself in strong agreement with Leng Yu's plan. While the concept was brilliant, he noted a lack of granular detail.

Thus, as Leng Yu concluded, Lin Yi gestured for calm, his gaze returning to her. "Indeed, my thoughts align with yours. Incorporating Zhao Country into our domain renders the loss of two cities a trivial matter. I foresee a time when Yan Country, even if they had seized our cities, would be eager to return them, perhaps even offering more in exchange."

"However, the precise execution of this strategy still warrants careful consideration. For instance, how can we effectively create diversions to ensure they fall for our ruse without suspicion?"

Keep in mind, they possess a multitude of spies, positioned both within the Capital City and beyond its borders. What methods can we employ to hoodwink their informants?

This query sent all attendees into profound contemplation.

Leng Yu herself was also lost in thought.

While the plan originated from her, she hadn't yet conceived superior strategies for its successful implementation.

When it came to effectively misleading the enemy's spies, Leng Yu found herself momentarily stumped.

If even Leng Yu couldn't devise a viable strategy, it was naturally beyond the capabilities of the attending ministers. They remained standing, heads bowed, in utter silence.

Nevertheless, they presented the appearance of deep deliberation, an adept skill honed by these veteran officials.

[To be continued...]