Daoist Sovereign
Chapter 728

Congratulations to Daoist Master and the Prince on Becoming Co-Brothers-in-Law

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Only now did the generals vaguely understand why he had broken his promise and refused to join Song Kingdom in attacking Yan Kingdom. He must have been plotting this all along.

But by now, one thing was certain: Song Kingdom and Han Kingdom had agreed to send troops, yet Han Kingdom's refusal to move had led to this situation. It was absolutely connected to this steady Grand Marshal. Who knew how much effort he had secretly invested in Wu Gongling? And whether Wu Gongling's antics, which had forced Song Kingdom to strike first, were related to him as well.

One general raised a concern. "Grand Marshal, if Meng Shanming is determined to deal with Wu Gongling, then as his troops withdraw, one force could avoid crossing the river while another crosses it. Splitting into two columns to encircle and advance into Bin Prefecture, Wu Gongling may be in grave danger."

A smile touched Jin Jue's lips, mysterious yet modest. "You have all been anxious over why, even at this point, I still have heavy forces gathered at Yan Kingdom's border without moving. You are anxious over why, since we have decided to attack Song Kingdom, I have not yet mobilized our troops in preparation?"

His gaze returned to the map, and his finger tapped the spot marked Bin Prefecture. "It is precisely to keep Wu Gongling steady. If Meng Shanming leaves him alone for now, so be it. But if he makes a move, my army will immediately launch a full-scale feint against Yan Kingdom. At that point, what will matter more to Meng Shanming—eliminating the hidden danger that is Wu Gongling, or blocking Han Kingdom's army from invading?"

The generals were enlightened once more. Someone clapped his hands and praised, "Exactly! At that time, Meng Shanming will certainly have

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