Shen Gongbao Was Stunned; You Hun Saw Fei Zhong's Concern.
He did not expose him, only lifted his teacup for a sip, then turned and asked Wen Zhong, "Grand Preceptor, what do you think?"
Wen Zhong was slightly taken aback.
"You are asking this old man?"
You Hun nodded.
"Exactly. Grand Preceptor is the commander of the three armies. Whether Jiang Ziya offers a strategy or we merely chat idly, in the end, the decision still rests with you. Since that is the case, why not speak of your own thoughts first, Grand Preceptor?"
Wen Zhong pondered for a moment.
His fingertips tapped lightly against the desk.
"This plan... this old man thinks it is feasible."
Fei Zhong looked up at him.
Wen Zhong continued, "Xi Qi was defeated today, and Shen Gongbao hung up the War-Exemption Tablet, so our army observed the rites and withdrew. If, in the future, Xi Qi invites reinforcements and turns around to challenge our army, our army can also hang up the War-Exemption Tablet, perfectly justified."
"We were not the first ones to use this rule. They were."
"If they can hang one up, why can my Great Shang not hang one up?"
A smile appeared in You Hun's eyes, but he did not interject.
The more Wen Zhong spoke, the clearer his thoughts became.
"If Xi Qi keeps to the rules, then our army can take the chance to investigate the newcomers' origins, find out the other side's Magic Treasures and divine abilities, and then make arrangements."
"If Xi Qi launches a sneak attack while our army has hung up the War-Exemption Tablet, then they will be the ones who broke the rules first."
At this point, Wen Zhong's eyes chilled.
"Since they have destroyed ritual law, our army will have no need