Swire Overlord

Chapter 482 Cleaning the Border
Zhao Yufan doesn't know how to read military maps, let alone war.After thinking for a moment, he slowly said: "War needs to be based on interests. If we attack the Zimang Empire, how much will we gain? How much will we lose?"

"Don't worry, the benefits you get will definitely outweigh the losses." Cai Dingtian said with a smile.

However, Zhao Yufan shook his head, frowned and said: "My lord, the Zimang Empire is not so easy to admit defeat. If this battle starts, it will not be able to tell the winner within a few years. But in these few years, the water The overall strength of the Moon Empire has been affected.

What's more... Even if the Zimang Empire is really defeated, the Zimang Empire will not be completely destroyed. If the Falcon Empire leads an army to attack us by then, what should we do? "

Cai Dingtian also had this idea, but he felt that the Falcon Empire would not be so stupid.

Seeing Cai Dingtian frowning in thought, Zhao Yufan analyzed again: "If the Falcon Empire attacks us, then the Zimang Empire will definitely take the opportunity to attack us. At that time... our fate will be worse than that of the Zimang Empire! And... The Eagle Empire seems to have something to do with Jade Rakshasa..."

He narrated to Cai Dingtian what he knew recently, hoping that Cai Dingtian could change his current thinking.

After being told by Zhao Yufan, Cai Dingtian was indeed a little hesitant, because the connection between this matter and Jade Rakshasa would become more difficult, and he also worried that after defeating the Zimang Empire, whether the Falcon Empire would deal with them, but let’s not fight. , and a little unwilling, this is a war that must be won.

"Are you here to be a lobbyist?" Cai Dingtian slowly leaned back on the chair, a little bored.

Zhao Yufan shook his head slightly, and said sincerely: "When I heard about the disappearance, I wanted to stop you. Even if there was no Zimang Empire, I would still stop it. For me, war is not a good thing after all."

"Since you are replacing the Zimang Empire, let's talk about the price they offered."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yufan revealed the price offered by the Zimang Empire.

Hearing this kind of price, Cai Dingtian snorted, commented on Zhao Yufan, and said sarcastically: "General Zhao, do you think I should agree to this kind of price?"

Zhao Yufan smiled awkwardly. The price offered by the Zimang Empire is indeed a bit insignificant, even a bit of a charity. If it were him, he would also attack the Zimang Empire. "The price is indeed not very good, but we can wait, wait." They offer a higher price, and during this period... Great Emperor, you can still mobilize your troops to create a sense of crisis for them, and at the same time... this is also an opportunity!"

"what chance?"

"The situation is tense now, you can take this opportunity to build the plank road!" Zhao Yufan said quietly.

Hearing his words, Cai Dingtian fell into deep thought, and it took him a while to react. His eyes were shining brightly, and he said with a smile, "What do you mean? Build fortifications on the border? Prevent future invasions by other countries?"

"Exactly!" Zhao Yufan said solemnly, "I have said before that only when the empire itself is strong can it be invincible. Now is the time to make the empire stronger."

Cai Dingtian fell into deep thought again, saying so, but it is extremely difficult to construct fortifications, and even if they can be constructed, they may not be enough for the armies of other countries.

"The fortifications can only stop for a while, but if you really want to stop the invasion of other countries, with the current fortification construction capabilities, it is probably whimsical." Cai Dingtian sighed helplessly. In fact, no matter what he chooses, the Shuiyue Empire It seems that they are all passive. After all, there are four countries on the border of the Shuiyue Empire. Any country that attacks, their Shuiyue Empire is very dangerous.

Zhao Yufan's stern face suddenly became relaxed, and he asked softly, "My lord, what is the border issue that has been troubling you?"

Cai Dingtian thought for a moment, then said leisurely: "Of course it's the enemy army hidden on the border. They wantonly destroyed the fortifications in my camp. Otherwise...the fortifications built over the years are enough to withstand the armies of other countries. Unfortunately...now It's too late."

"Since this is the case, I am willing to clean up the enemy troops hidden on the border for the emperor, but I also implore the emperor not to attack the Zimang Empire. Of course... the premise is that the Zimang Empire gives enough benefits!"

After listening to Zhao Yufan's words, Cai Dingtian fell into deep thought. Zhao Yufan's idea had to be said to be a perfect plan. As long as the border matters were dealt with, the four countries would not easily invade, and the Falcon Empire and Zimang Empire would also suffer losses due to the war. It's not small, so it can give the Shuiyue Empire a chance to develop.

Just as he was thinking, someone outside the door suddenly reported that Li Shengji and dozens of ministers came to meet Cai Dingtian.

After Cai Dingtian listened to Zhao Yufan's words, the worries of the past few days were swept away, his whole body became trembling, and he waved and said, "Please!"

Li Shengji and others met the emperor, then looked at Zhao Yufan with burning eyes, and then looked at the emperor, seeing the joyful face of the emperor, they couldn't help being surprised, secretly thinking that it was not good, judging from the expression of the emperor, they should be persuaded by Zhao Yufan, otherwise Why are you so happy.

Just as Li Shengji was about to speak, he scolded Zhao Yufan, when he heard Cai Dingtian suddenly say: "I discussed with General Zhao just now, and I feel that his words are quite reasonable, so now... I announce: Immediately continue to mobilize troops to Haifeng City, and at the same time... …The commanding army of Sea Breeze City was handed over to Xia Mingyu."

As soon as these words came out, everyone was shocked and looked at Zhao Yufan very strangely.

Didn't Zhao Yufan come to persuade the emperor to retreat?Looking at the current situation, the emperor seems to want to attack the Zimang Empire even more.

Li Shengji gave Zhao Yufan a hard look, and said with a sneer, "General Zhao, I thought you were going to eat inside and out."

Zhao Yufan looked calm, sitting on the chair where he was chatting with the emperor just now, sipping tea leisurely, his superior look made the ministers present extremely dissatisfied, but the emperor did not speak, and they had no choice.

Everyone was still wondering about the decree announced by the emperor just now, and they heard him continue to speak: "Now order Zhao Yufan to be the commander-in-chief of the border, and all matters within the border must be obeyed by the commander-in-chief."

This position is a bit too high, Li Shengji immediately objected: "My lord, absolutely not, the situation is tense now, Zhao Yufan is a member of the Zimang Empire, how can he entrust all the border power to him?"

Cai Dingtian waved his hand, stared at Zhao Yufan with burning eyes, and said a few words softly: "I trust him!"

"Thank you, Emperor, for your trust!" Zhao Yufan stood up slowly, nodded solemnly, got up and left.

On the second day, Zhao Yufan and Wang Buqi led the 5000 million vanguard battalion and [-] dragon and tiger troops, and headed straight for the northern border.

(End of this chapter)