The Four States Set Their Strategy to Resist Qin; Cheng Leads an Elite Force to Blast Liang's Walls

When the logistical plan was put into action, the people in the hall showed even more approval than before.

Even Xiang Yan, usually so strict, had a trace of admiration in his eyes. He looked at Wei Bai with greater respect.

The young man had not only inherited Lord Xinling's strategic brilliance, but also understood how to balance the interests of the various states. He had put great effort into the anti-Qin alliance.

"What's the third point?"

Xiang Yan leaned forward, lightly tapping the edge of the map with his fingertips. He was clearly eager to hear the rest of the plan.

Wei Bai drew a deep breath. His tone grew more solemn than before. "The third point concerns Qin's most adept tactic: sowing discord.

"Each state must exchange a prince as a hostage, placing him in an allied capital. That will prevent Qin from bribing powerful ministers into withdrawing their troops at the last moment!

"Furthermore, we must appoint inspectors to the allied army, chosen jointly by the states from among worthy and capable men. They will monitor each army's progress in mobilizing, to prevent anyone from making a show of contributing while secretly holding back—or colluding with Qin!"

"Good!"

Xiang Yan slapped the table at once, his voice ringing out. "Chu has no objections!

"Tomorrow, I'll send our Crown Prince to Qi as a hostage, to show our sincerity!"

"Wei will hand over a prince as well!"

Wei Bai was quick to follow, his tone resolute. "Though the Wei royal house has few sons, this sacrifice is nothing for the great cause of resisting Qin!"

Crown Prince Dan of Yan clenched his fist against his chest, his gaze unwavering. "When the great battle begins, I will personally go to the front lines and share life and death with