"What? Is Councilor Xiang planning to change the overall strategy?"
The moment Councilor Xiang spoke, a Councilor from the Upper Hall opposite him immediately questioned him.
Councilor Xiang said solemnly, "Of course not. In Xiang's view, our repeated failure to take Celestial Xia proves precisely that our current overall strategy is correct. These people can only be dragged down and worn to death through attrition; we cannot hope to swallow them in a single bite. The broad direction need not change, but adjustments can be made in the smaller details."
He looked at the Councilors and said, "If, as on the previous occasions, we return and simply sit still, waiting two or three years to recuperate before attacking again, then who can guarantee that Celestial Xia will not undergo further changes in those two or three years? Who can guarantee they will not produce new methods? That would be endless. Is that truly what you all wish to see?"
Daoist Guo said at this time, "Those words do have some insight. Councilor Xiang, tell us what you have in mind. It does not matter. This time, speak freely. Everything is for the sake of dealing with Celestial Xia. Even if you are wrong, I trust no one will blame you." Once he spoke, those Upper Hall Councilors who had intended to say something fell silent.
Councilor Xiang cupped his hands to him and said, "Then I shall boldly speak further. If there is anything amiss, you Councilors may point it out."
After a pause, he said, "The matter is actually quite simple. We need not think of dealing Celestial Xia a devastating blow in one go. From now on, we can repeatedly send people to press upon their gates, forcing them to come out and confront us. That way, they