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Chapter 514 The Emperor’s Mental Technique

Ten miles outside Yulin City.

Fifteen thousand elite troops were stationed in Taoyuan Town and Nianzishan, ready to go.

As the coaches, Jiang Kun and Lin Xuan were discussing the siege strategy in the camp.

Both of them had lived in Yulin City in their early years, especially Lin Xuan, who had secretly operated in the Lin family for many years. Although he did not have contact with the senior leaders of the Lin family, he was well aware of the combat effectiveness and troop deployment of the Lin family army.

However, the two opinions could never be unified.

When Jiang Kun served in the Lin Family Army, he was just a scout after all. Although he was good at reconnaissance and proficient in military tactics, he mostly fought in a single small team. This was the first time he led so many troops.

At this time, Lin Xuan raised his finger and pointed at the Yulin City defense map in front of him, and said: "About three miles outside the west gate of Yulin City, that is, at this location, is the base camp of the Lin family army. Now that troops are approaching the city, Linhe Map will probably leave heavy troops behind. We must defend the city within the city, so I think we should focus on the Lin family army base camp. Once the connection between them is cut off, Yulin City will be a dead city. We only need to seal the city and cut off all supplies, and we can break it in less than a month. city!"

Jiang Kun smiled bitterly and shook his head: "The Eighth Master's idea can indeed allow us to break the city at the minimum cost, but it's not like you don't know what the Fourteenth Master is thinking. He has already ordered people to go to the city to instigate rebellion against the top leaders of the Lin family, and it is obvious that he plans to become king. If we do this, wouldn't it severely damage Yulin City's combat effectiveness? There are so many people in the city, and closing the city for a month will definitely trigger a famine. By then, our combat effectiveness will be preserved, but Yulin City will probably be destroyed. This is inconsistent with The interests of the Fourteenth Master!"

The relationship between the two of them was not good before, especially the relationship they formed last time. If Lin Yun hadn't been able to get both sides, they would have fallen out with each other long ago.

Lin Xuan snorted: "Commander Chiang, you must always remember that we are the supreme commander of this army. While winning the battle, we must also protect the lives of our soldiers as much as possible. If you follow your ideas and attack the city, even if If we can win, it will be a miserable victory! Could it be that in order to protect Yulin City, my fourteenth brother doesn’t even care about these soldiers who have gone through life and death?"

He was somewhat resentful in his heart. He originally thought that Lin Yun had completely surrendered to the imperial court and that he would be able to get an official position in the future.

But he didn't expect that Lin Yun would want to become the king when things came to an end. This made Lin Xuan feel very unhappy. What would he get in the end?

Jiang Kun sat directly on the Taishi chair nearby and said impatiently: "Okay, Eighth Master, no matter how many times you and I argue, we can't reach an agreement. Let's wait patiently for the Fourteenth Master!"

Just as he was talking, the curtain of the big tent was suddenly opened, and Lin Yun walked in with a smile.

He had been hiding outside the tent and eavesdropping just now, just to know what the two people's mentality was now.

Lin Yun understands human nature very well and knows that people can share joys and sorrows, but they may not be able to enjoy happiness together.

Now that the day of fruition is about to come, even I am starting to think wildly, let alone these commanders under my command?

Especially Lin Xuan, he was not sincerely loyal in the first place, and he chose to join Lin Yun only out of helplessness.

Therefore, Lin Yun was not surprised at all that he could say these words.

Jiang Kun and Lin Xuan were startled. They didn't expect Lin Yun to walk in suddenly.

The two hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.

"Fourteenth brother, when did you arrive? Why did you arrange to greet the waiting soldiers in advance? Brother Yu can go to greet you in advance!"

Lin Xuan was obviously feeling guilty, but he still managed to smile.

Lin Yun patted his shoulder meaningfully and said with a smile: "Brother Bage, you have worked really hard these days! I have been running between Yucheng and Niubei Village, and I don't even care about you!"

Lin Xuan patted his chest and said, "Hey, my fourteenth brother said this, isn't it far away! We are brothers, why do we care about this?" Lin Yun nodded with a smile, but heard the implication between the words, there is a saying called kiss. The brothers were settling accounts, and Lin Xuan was clearly reminding Lin Yun not to treat him badly, otherwise he would definitely not agree.

Lin Yun nodded and said: "One code equals another! Brother Bago has worked so hard over the years and he has made great achievements, and my younger brother sees it! So, after Lin Hetu is killed, my younger brother wants to make Brother Bago king!"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Xuan was stunned, and Jiang Kun even took a breath.

"Fourteenth Master, are you wrong? You are the backbone of us!"

Jiang Kun was so anxious that he almost made it clear and let Lin Yun become the king.

His relationship with Lin Xuan was not good to begin with. If Lin Xuan became King Fengyang, his life would be miserable and his life would be in danger.

After all, the people who have followed Lin Yun all the way to this day are more shrewd than the last, and their behavior styles are influenced by Lin Yun, and they are all ruthless. It is reasonable for Jiang Kun to be worried.

Lin Xuan had a look of astonishment on his face, his mouth felt dry for a while, and he said, "Fourteenth Brother, are you sure you want to make me King Fengyang?"

He and Jiang Kun had long received the news and knew that Lin Yun had a red-faced quarrel with the Eight Sage Kings in Yucheng that day, just to fight for the benefits after the war.

But he never dreamed that after years of hard work, his fourteenth brother would give up the throne to him.

This made Lin Xuan grateful, but at the same time he felt ashamed of his trust in his fourteenth brother.

I actually came up with some villainous ideas for personal gain.

And this is Lin Yun's brilliance. He knew clearly that the emperor was determined to cut down the vassals, so that fool wanted to become king. Sitting in the position of King Fengyang would only become a thorn in the side of the court. Just look at the reaction of the Eight Wise Kings when they learned about this. It can be seen.

Therefore, Lin Yun used retreat to advance. It seemed that he got nothing, but in fact he got everything.

With Lin Xuan's loyalty and guilt, he could happily retreat behind the scenes and continue to exert influence on Fengyang County. He also gained the political capital to become an official in the court. With Lin Xuan, the eighth brother, in charge of Fengyang County, He can do things freely in the capital.

In the end, all the consequences will be borne by Lin Xuan. Even if the emperor wants to fall out in the future, Lin Yun has established a firm foothold in the capital and can take care of himself at any time.

Lin Yun knows how dangerous it is to reveal your intentions or reveal your cards too early in a power struggle.

Both the Eight Wise Kings and the Fifth Prince are well aware of this. If Lin Yun didn't have this brain, he wouldn't be able to get to where he is today.

Lin Yun smiled and said: "Okay, Brother Bage can feel at ease this time, right? I have never had any ambitions, but I have been targeted by the Lin family before, so I had no choice but to embark on this path! So, after Lin Hetu's death, No need to be polite, Bage, just declare yourself king. If anyone refuses to accept it, I will be the first to refuse!"

Lin Xuan was finally satisfied and hugged his shoulders excitedly, saying: "Fourteenth brother, Brother Yu really doesn't know what to say! But can the court agree?"

(End of this chapter)