The Sage of Strategy and the Master Strategist

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Henei Commandery, the ancient imperial capital... Chaoge.

"It would be more convincing and more useful if you handled this, Lord Liu. It would anger King Wuhuan more, win the Great Qin Empire's trust more easily, and... It would also greatly raise your standing and reputation. That is our plan! Both sides clearly stand to gain. What do you think, Lord Liu?"

Wu She stood tall in the council hall and gave an honest account of the Xiang Clan's reasons for the plan, its execution, and its intended outcome.

Wu She concealed almost nothing as he explained it. At most, his account was nine parts truth to one part lie, and the overwhelming majority was indeed fact.

"What do you two gentlemen think?"

When Wu She finished, Liu Bang turned to his two advisers, Zhang Liang and Chen Ping, and asked with an unchanging expression. His tone was calm; he seemed utterly uninterested.

In truth, excitement was surging through Liu Bang. He had planted agents in the Xiang Clan Army long ago, and their reports largely matched Wu She's account, convincing him further of the Xiang Clan's sincerity.

"No wonder he's the Master Strategist. I cannot compare!"

Ignoring Liu Bang, Zhang Liang gazed south with longing and deep admiration as he sighed.

"..."

Chen Ping had been about to speak, but Zhang Liang's sigh made his heart tighten. He swallowed his