Qing Chen's eyes brimmed with bloodlust:
"Rather than waste our time and effort knocking at one city after another, pulling out nails, and dealing with endless harassment and ambushes...
"We might as well deploy right here and let them deliver all their effective fighting forces to us!
"Otherwise, where would I find so many people, those who deserve to die and those who don't, to slaughter together to my heart's content?
"In one battle, we must break their backbone, kill until their hearts turn cold with fear, and slaughter until those fence-sitters dare not stir!
"Then the remaining cities can be subdued with a proclamation! That is what I call fast!
"Little Changsheng, the water in your bowl is still shallow. Learn more and think more. You, too, will have to hold your own someday."
Lin Changsheng sucked in a cold breath, feeling a chill shoot up his spine.
He finally understood.
His Master did not want to quibble over the gain or loss of individual cities. He wanted to swallow the most elite blood and vitality of Miaochong Prefecture in one gulp.
To secure victory as quickly as possible through the most ruthless means!
"He's using himself as bait to fish for all of Miaochong Prefecture..." Understanding dawned in Lin Changsheng's heart.
Qing Chen patted his shoulder. "Go oversee the camp's construction. The formations must be completed as quickly as possible. The fish will take the bait soon.
"Spirit Rice, Spirit Water, Spirit Stones, Fortune Talismans-distribute next year's allotments as well! Tell them that if they fight this battle well, they'll receive another two years' allotments!
"Anyone who distinguishes themselves will receive additional, lavish rewards! Five years, ten years, twenty years' allotments-I can afford to give them all!"
"Yes, Master!" Suppressing the surge within him, Lin Changsheng bowed to