Zi Shou frowned. Wen Zhong and Zhang Youren disagreed-did that mean either choice could turn out to be right?
Wen Zhong smiled and continued, "Do not forget General Zhang Shan."
"General Zhang Shan of Hu Fang?"
"Indeed." Wen Zhong smiled warmly. "The Leader of Hu Fang entered Chaoge and became the Marquis of Hu. Since then, General Zhang has handled all affairs in Hu Fang and has already won considerable popular support. We can order him to watch the feudal lords' movements closely and seize opportunities to invade their territories."
"That way, once the feudal lords begin fighting over Chu Territory, General Zhang Shan can capture their cities and lands. If the situation in Chu Territory is favorable, we can not only hold E City but also slip into the gaps and occupy other feudal lords' cities. If Chu Territory becomes unstable, their forces will still have been depleted, and we can likewise seize new lands while they fight among themselves there. Even if we lose E City, we will have gained new cities."
Although Wen Zhong had proposed a countermeasure, Zhang Youren still felt it was ill-advised. He cupped his hands toward Zi Shou. "Your Majesty, this is a matter of grave importance. Please think it over carefully!"
Yes, yes, yes! I absolutely had to think it over!
Zi Shou was deeply alarmed. Uncle Wen really played dirty. He had even pulled out a fucking base-trading strategy!
The plan really was sound. If it succeeded, the best outcome would be holding E City while provoking internal strife among the feudal lords and expanding their territory. At worst, they would merely lose E City.
Trading bases meant no loss, and bleeding the feudal lords' fighting strength was pure profit!
Seeing Zi Shou hesitate, Wen Zhong continued, "Ordering Chief Commander Deng