"Does Mr. Shen Er see this as an opportunity?"
Tian Heng looked puzzled, but didn't show any suspicion. Most of the Shen Family were meticulous. Shen Qi was shrewd and resourceful, Shen San was good at managing the overall situation, but Shen Er was gloomy and did things his own way. To be honest, Shen Family Shen Er was the one most likely to betray Jiangnan.
If he is also affected by the Buddha's light, then it will be really troublesome. Perhaps I am really panicking. To gain someone's trust, I have to break in. In my current state, to be honest, if Shen Er really attacks me, I probably won't have any chance at all.
"There are risks, but it is indeed an opportunity." Shen Er looked outside and said, "The influence of the Buddhist temple is enormous. Jiangnan is not in chaos yet because the people's livelihood in Jiangnan is currently very good. Throughout history, even the first dynasty, which claimed to be a holy dynasty, could not achieve what Jiangnan has done. Therefore, many people have not yet been moved. Even the soldiers guarding the city have been tempted and are still hesitant. The Princess is right about this. The sooner we eliminate them with swift and decisive measures, the better the effect will be. Otherwise, the longer we drag it out, the more unstable the power will become."
"The Eldest Princess did indeed intend to test you, and she also had the idea of swallowing up Jiangnan, but the premise was a complete Jiangnan. Therefore, she would not let those monsters from outside in. So, if I'm not mistaken, her original plan was to weaken your power while using your inability to continue clearing the Buddhist temples as an excuse to take over Jiangnan. The idea is good, but the actual operation will not be that simple."
"Oh?" Tian Heng looked puzzled. "What do you mean?"
" The Buddha Kingdom has close ties with the northern demons. If we clean up the internal situation, the external forces will definitely put pressure on us as well. It's unlikely that the Princess can leave only a portion of her troops to hold off the outside world. She probably won't even be able to get away herself. If we want to achieve our goal, there is only one way."
"She also uses those Daoist School?" Tian Heng was a smart man and immediately realized what was going on.
"And the King of Qin!" Shen Er sneered, "Do you really think he's a good guy? It's hard to say whether he's secretly colluding with the Daoist sect, or conspiring with the Daoist School. Whether he wants to covet Jiangnan or swallow up the Princess's troops is uncertain. After all, the Xiao Household family was the main family that betrayed him back then. How could he not harbor hatred?"
" Mr. Shen Er is indeed remarkable." Tian Heng exclaimed sincerely. He considered himself to be quite shrewd, but compared to the Shen Family, his considerations were clearly not comprehensive enough.
"But there are still risks." Tian Heng frowned. "If we act directly, there might be no room for error. But if we delay for a while and wait for our lord to return, it should be much safer."
"That makes sense," Shen Er nodded. "But the problem is that none of us know what other tricks the Buddha Kingdom has up its sleeve. Right now, they're just using dreams to lure us. What will happen next? Will there be anything else? And when will the Buddha awaken? What will he do after he awakens? What will his power be? We have absolutely no idea. If we wait, we're putting all our fate in the hands of our Lord's return. What if our Lord can't come back for the time being?"
Tian Heng: "."
He had witnessed Chen Qing's abilities over the years, and of course he trusted him. However, relying entirely on others for everything wasn't the style of a strong person. As Shen Er said, the master couldn't arrive in time every time. What if he hadn't arrived yet, and the situation was already beyond repair?
"What does Mr. Shen Er think? Should we make a move?" Tian Heng asked, taking a deep breath.
"I have never been a passive person, not even when following my lord. Taking the initiative is my opinion, but it will be General Tian Heng's soldiers who will be used. The initiative is entirely in your hands. If you think it's time to act, then act. But I must also remind you, General, that regardless of whether you use elixirs or not, your West Sea Army will likely suffer huge losses in this operation. You should think this through carefully."
Upon hearing this, Tian Heng fell silent.
A soldier's duty is to defend the country. Now that Jiangnan is in imminent danger, he knows that if he takes action now, the chances are huge, but the risks are also uncontrollable. His authority comes from the West Sea Army, and his ability to increase his strength so much in a short time is also because of the West Sea Army. Otherwise, Ao Zhen and his men would not have come under his command.
Moreover, the power that Ao Zhen has gained this time is enormous, and it is very likely that it will be separated from him later. If the West Sea Army suffers another huge loss, he may be unable to recover.
But if it succeeds.
He and Xu Hu had always been the top two figures in the Jiangnan military. The reason why the people of Jiangnan recognized the Fighter Army more was because they had taken the initiative. In addition, the Fighter Army was composed of local people, while the West Sea Army was at least in the middle and upper ranks. Their foundation was still their own Tian Household Army and affiliated families. Therefore, unless they achieved a particularly great victory, it would be difficult for them to be compared with the Fighter Army.
And if it succeeds.
" General Tian," Shen Er stepped closer and said directly, "You should understand where the limitations of the West Sea Army lie. You have too many loyalists within your ranks, deeply entrenched and intertwined. It's difficult for outsiders to obtain more resources. Not to mention the common people of Jiangnan, even the powerful aquatic tribes of the West Sea can't get much faith from you. Without resources, you naturally can't attract truly capable people, and the public's reputation will naturally lean more towards the Fighter Army."
Upon hearing this, Tian Heng's expression also became complicated. As the leader of the West Sea Army, he naturally knew why.
But he had no choice. His foundation was the Tian Household Army. If he gained power but didn't share enough with them, would they be willing to fight for him wholeheartedly?
This is indeed unfair to outsiders, but he has no choice.
Everything in the world is relative; you can't enjoy benefits without giving anything in return. That's impossible.
This time, Shen Er was essentially a direct indication.
If you want to reshuffle the deck, then create enough casualties!
This is a rare opportunity, and the reason is perfectly justified. If they die in battle, the Jiangnan Underworld has no reason not to give them sufficient treatment. This way, they can settle their brothers and also absorb a lot of fresh blood, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
But this is on the premise that there are no casualties.
If everything collapses completely, and the Buddha Kingdom is not captured, and Jiangnan is taken over by the Eldest Princess, then I will inevitably bear the consequences of being greedy and reckless.
The risks are extremely high.
" Mr. Shen Er is quite shrewd," Tian Heng said coldly, taking a breath.
If the casualties of the West Sea Army are heavy enough, then the Underworld can replenish its ranks with enough Yin soldiers. Currently, Liuzhou already has enough Yin soldiers. If more troops are divided, Nanming Prefecture and Nanyang City will be the first to suffer!
Shen Er's move can be considered a win-win situation.
The key is that it doesn't involve much risk.
If he succeeds, he can obtain enough West Sea Army to serve as ghost soldiers, thereby increasing his influence once again.
If he fails, he won't take the blame. If the Princess takes over Jiangnan, Tian Heng will definitely be the one to take the fall, not the Shen Family.
Unless the eldest princess is foolish, she will continue to try to win over the Shen Family.
No matter how you calculate it, you're not losing money!