Great Oak Territory Conspiracy
In a dimly lit room, several figures sat together. One of them said, "Things have come to this point, and none of us have a way out. Even if that Golden Sunflower brat has great abilities, he can't stop us."
Everything in Great Oak Territory belongs to our Great Oak Family; no outsiders have the right to interfere.
"Easy for you to say. You saw Viscount Victor's army guarding the manor. Do you have any way to wipe them out?"
The figure sitting next to him spoke up with a sarcastic remark.
"You!"
The person being mocked naturally wouldn't swallow their anger and immediately stood up to demand a physical explanation.
But just then, another voice spoke up, "There really is an opportunity to get this army out of the manor."
Everyone else was drawn to the sound and looked over.
The figure spoke slowly and deliberately, "I heard that a large group of refugees has suddenly emerged in several noble territories in the south of the territory. They have captured several farms and taken thousands of serfs hostage. If this group of refugees happens to enter the Great Oak Territory and come near the manor, wouldn't they be able to attract Viscount Golden Sunflower's troops away?"
Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing what this person said, finding it to be very reasonable.
"But how can we lure these refugees here? They probably don't have the guts to enter Great Oak Territory."
"It's very simple, we just need to open a few border checkpoints."
As he spoke, the man took out a map, spread it on the table, and showed it to them by the light of the candle.
"Look, these checkpoints along the way are blocking the refugee group's southward route. If we can find a way to let the refugee group through these checkpoints, wouldn't we be able to make them advance along the route we've planned?"
"But we can't get involved with the guards at these checkpoints either. They don't obey our orders."
Another question was asked.
However, before that person could answer, the first person to speak said, "Even if they don't obey our orders, there are still ways. We just need to send someone inside the outpost to open the gate, or poison the guards."
"Isn't this going too far? Those are our Great Oak Territory's army too!"
"Ridiculous. You're still loyal to your family and territory at this point? Do you look like you were killed by that Golden Sunflower brat?"
Just like your unlucky brother?
This man's brother was one of the officers of the Great Oak Territory who were killed by Victor after the war, and he stood up when he heard the other man's taunt.
"I'm just telling the truth, don't go too far!"
He was about to make a move.
"Alright!"
With a loud bang, the person who had proposed bringing in refugees slammed his hand on the table.
"What's all the commotion about? What time is it now? We might not even be able to save our lives, let alone inherit the title."
When it comes to power, who can compare to Diaz and Tiago? They controlled a quarter of the territory's military force, yet they were ultimately killed by that Viscount Golden Sunflower.
Like killing a chicken, it can't even resist.
If we want to safeguard our power and maintain our position, we cannot be like them; we must be completely unreserved.
Even if my plan succeeds, besides the army that was lured away, there are still Viscount Golden Sunflower's guards and Depaul's personal guards in the manor, totaling more than 200 people, all of whom are elite.
Who among these people can handle them on their own? Me? Or you? Or perhaps you?..."
He pointed at each person with his finger, and those he pointed to all lowered their heads.
They have power, but they don't interfere in the military and have little military force. At most, each person can only gather a few dozen armed thugs. How could such a small number of people possibly fight against an elite force of more than 200?
Seeing that no one spoke, the man continued, "So we need to work together. Here's what we'll do: there are six outposts in total. I'll be in charge of two, and I can also send 80 skilled men. You all should contribute your strength too!"
Seeing someone step forward, the others chimed in. "I'll offer 50 men! And one sentry post."
"I'll offer 80! But I can't take charge of the checkpoint."
"I'll offer 60! For one checkpoint."
The six sentry posts were quickly assigned to these people.
The person who made the suggestion nodded in satisfaction. "Very good, the outposts are all in charge, and we can gather more than 400 soldiers. Our strength is twice that of the enemy, so the advantage is on our side!"
The others also agreed.
However, someone raised a question, "But Sunset City still has a large army, the army of Viscount Golden Sunflower, and the army of Great Oak Territory, totaling ten or twenty thousand men!"
"What are you worried about? Let's not even talk about how they would know. Even if they did know, they couldn't send many people. There are still tens of thousands of serfs and prisoners of war in the military camp."