Heirs of the Seven Swords of the Qin Dynasty

Chapter 798 Three steps

After hearing this, Gu Xun curled up his lips and thought of the situation in the camp he had observed on the way. He said half-guessing, half-certain:
  "When I came over, I saw that the defense of the Chinese army camp was quite empty. I guess the soldiers were... sent out by the general to block the waterway, right?"

Wang Ben was not surprised that Gu Xun had seen through his plan. He naturally flattered him and said:
  "I didn't expect that the national advisor also knew a lot about the art of war, and could see through a certain family's layout at a glance."

"Yes, I did arrange for them to block the water channel."

Gu Xun smiled shyly, waved his hand and said, "General, I'm sorry. I just listened to what others said."

With that said, Gu Xun pointed at Zhang Han, who was silent on the side, indicating that he had seen through Wang Ben's plan.

Wang Ben heard this and glanced at Zhang Han, but did not speak to him. He immediately looked away and said to Gu Xun, "The Imperial Master is being humble."

Wang Ben had some knowledge of Zhang Han's identity, but not much.

The Wang family has never inquired more about these spies and intelligence personnel. All they know about Zhang Han is that... the person in charge of the Shadow Guard is very close to Gu Xun.

As for the specific duties of the Shadow Guards, their relationship with Gu Xun, and their relationship with the Wang family, they have no idea.

Don't ask, asking is to protect yourself wisely, and your life is more important.

Zhang Han didn't care about this and continued to act like a transparent person.

Wang Ben's reaction is normal.

Although Zhang Han had certain contacts with many courtiers and even arranged protection work for many of them, all officials, without exception, would stay away from them.

The loyal dog's sharp blade in the king's hand is not someone they should get close to.

Zhang Han already knew this.

Gu Xun didn't even care about this. He wasn't here to promote his lieutenant.

"Although the flooding method has a high probability of being effective, it still takes a lot of time." Gu Xun shook his head slightly.

Wang Ben narrowed his eyes, not quite understanding what Gu Xun wanted to do.

Is flooding too slow?
  That doesn’t make any sense!
  No one can understand the several feet thick walls of Daliang City.

The overbearing machine beasts of the public losers are not easy to use, who can destroy the city in a short time?

It's useless even if you send my dad over urgently.

By the way, Wang Jian is integrating his troops and preparing to kill the main force of the Wei army on the northern front.

However, Wang Ben still maintained his good temper and asked, "What is the advice of the Imperial Master?"

Gu Xun smiled calmly, "I can't speak of high opinions, but I do have a faster plan that probably won't cause too much damage."

Wang Ben's eyes lit up.

Although he really couldn't think of any way to easily chew off the granite beam, he didn't think anyone else could think of it either.

But what if?
  What if Gu Xun, the national master, has any clever tips?

Even if he could break through Daliang City one day earlier, his achievements would be greatly increased.

"If the Imperial Master has any clever ideas, please don't hesitate to teach me."

Gu Xun immediately replied, "It's very simple! There are three steps in total."

"The first step is to open the gate of Daliang City."

"The second step is to lead the troops in."

"The third step is to capture Wei Wangjia."

This plan can be said to be concise and clear, it is faster, more economical and clear and direct.

However, the smile on Wang Ben's face gradually disappeared, even though he tried his best to maintain it.

This counts as a plan! ?

According to this calculation, the plan to destroy Chu can be very simple, divided into three steps: the first step is to assemble the army, the second step is to invade Shouchun, and the third step is to capture the king of Chu.

"National Master, you..." Wang Ben didn't want to speak anymore.

You're obviously just here to mess with me.

Gu Xun, however, asked calmly and dissatisfied, "General Wang Ben, answer me a question first. If the gates of Daliang City are wide open and the Qin army can march straight in, can this battle be ended without too many casualties?"

"..." Wang Ben didn't want to talk nonsense, but with his usual good temper and concern about Gu Xun's status, he still nodded feebly, "Of course."

"As soon as the city gate is broken, Wei will be destroyed!"

Street fighting is not very popular in cities these days - the space is too small and cannot be used. Once the city gate is breached, the fall of the city is basically certain.

Like the current situation in Daliang City, it is estimated that once the city is defeated, even if the Wei army is still determined to resist desperately, King Wei will not hold on.

Daliang was located on a plain as far as the eye could see. After the city was broken, it was difficult for him to run. Surrender was his only way out.

As for whether they will die or not, I would rather die than surrender...

Anyway, Wang Ben doesn't think this is possible.

The fact that he sent troops to block the waterway was well known in Daliang City. Any king with some brains and courage should send troops out of the city to try to stop it.

Sending troops out of the city is risky, but if the water channel reconstruction is completed, Daliang City will be destroyed.

Between taking a chance and trying to save his own life, or lying down and waiting for death, King Wei waited for the princes and nobles of Wei State and chose the latter without hesitation.

Just pretend that you don’t know anything and continue to live in a state of intoxication and enjoy yourself in the moment.

After hearing the answer, Gu Xun nodded with satisfaction, "That's fine."

"General Wang can recall the soldiers sent abroad and start to rectify the soldiers. When you are ready, I will break down the city gate immediately."

Naturally, Wang Ben could not agree obediently just because of Gu Xun's words, so he asked instead:
  "Is there any way for the Imperial Master to open the gate of Daliang City?"

"It's very simple."

Wang Ben's heart trembled. He couldn't hear the word "simple" right now.

Gu Xun ignored him and continued to reply, "I will enter Daliang City alone and forcefully open the city gate from the inside."

Wang Ben frowned and retorted directly, "This is impossible!"

"Some families have heard about the strength of the Imperial Master, but even if you are the top master in the world, you cannot open the gate of Daliang City alone."

Wang Ben's rebuttal to Gu Xun was not because he didn't believe in the opponent's strength.

The problem is that even if he can deal with the Wei soldiers and armored gate masters stationed at the city gate alone, the city gate cannot be opened by one person.

That thing was not designed to be operated by one person.

Even if you are born with supernatural powers, you cannot use a thousand-pound cauldron as a toy.

Gu Xun couldn't explain this to Wang Ben, and he couldn't open a city gate to open his eyes.

"Since Gu raised this matter, it will naturally be done. What General Wang needs to do is to rectify the army and prepare for the attack."

"I am Qin's national advisor, and I will not make fun of Qin's hundreds of thousands of troops."

"Besides, even if I fail, for the general, it will only delay the progress of digging the river channel for a few days, which is harmless."

"..." Wang Ben looked at Gu Xun, then lowered his head and closed his eyes to think for a moment, and finally nodded and said, "A certain family can cooperate with the national master on this matter."

"If we succeed in breaking the city, a certain family will definitely write to the king in person to ask for credit for the national master."

In view of the fact that although Gu Xun's reputation so far in the government and the public was a bit... strange, it did not seem to have harmed the interests of the Qin State, Wang Bi decided to give it a try.

After all, as Gu Xun said, the loss is not big, it is just a delay of a few days.

(End of this chapter)