"Exactly." Jiang Ziya narrowed his eyes. "Threatening the North Sea is a feint. Cutting off Jiang Wenhuan and Huang Feihu's retreat is the real aim."
"Jiang Wenhuan and Huang Feihu have committed almost everything to their campaign against the West Qiang. They have no time to spare for their rear, and once the Monster Soldiers threaten the North Sea, they can cut off their retreat."
"Jiang Huanchu has only one son, Jiang Wenhuan. If Jiang Wenhuan's retreat is cut off and he falls into danger, while Great Shang has no troops to spare for his rescue, Jiang Huanchu will surely lead an army himself to lift the siege. Once the King of Wu sees Jiang Huanchu leave with his troops, he will certainly send forces to probe their defenses!"
Nangong Shi asked no more questions, his expression somewhat downcast. He knew nothing about either Dragon-Beard Tiger or Kong Xuan. He believed that, given such intelligence, he could devise similar strategies himself. Unfortunately, mortals knew far too little about the Immortal Path, and commanding demon kings was beyond him.
Ji Fa had few such distracting thoughts and earnestly considered Jiang Ziya's strategy.
Jiang Ziya's strategy was excellent. The two plans supported each other. If they succeeded, Jiang Wenhuan and Huang Feihu would struggle even to save themselves, while Bo Yikao's burning crisis would be relieved. The King of Wu might even stab Great Shang through its back door, prompting the feudal lords throughout the realm to rise together in a campaign against Shang.
Moreover, there was little risk. That was the most important point.
Still, these two plans were not enough to help them lure Zhang Guifang to his death and capture Sishui Pass, so Ji Fa asked, "Father Chancellor, what are your remaining two plans?"
Jiang Ziya continued, "Have the