The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1698

Chapter 1698: 827 Black Wind Iron Cavalry! (Second Update)

The Nangong Family is using the prophecy from the National Master Hall to clear obstacles for themselves. Although it seems simplistic, this tactic is quite effective.

In ancient times, invoking the name of heaven was the most reliable way to start a rebellion.

A ruler is like a boat, and the people are like water. Water can carry a boat, but it can also overturn it.

Never underestimate the power of the people’s hearts.

Shangguan Yun’s gaze went past the old general Wang Man and settled on Weng Juntin’s face: "What is General Weng’s opinion?"

Weng Juntin said gravely, "The Nangong Family has seized the initiative. If this continues, we will lose more cities. They can seize them easily, but it will be hard for us to take them back."

Frontier cities are indeed strategic; they are meant to guard against external enemies and are typically easy to defend but hard to attack.

Furthermore, the Nangong Family’s forces are lying in wait, and their combat strength will certainly be a notch higher.

Shangguan Yun then turned to Gu Jiao: "What do you think, Commander Xiao?"

Gu Jiao looked at the map on the table and pointed west of Yanguan Pass: "The Liang Country’s defenders have pushed a hundred feet toward the border, already crossing the national boundary. The reason they have not yet breached Yanguan Pass is that their force is not yet strong enough. Like us, their imperial army is on its way. We must seize the initiative and reclaim Quyang before their forces reach the border!"

Shangguan Yun nodded in agreement.

Wang Man snorted disdainfully: "A child is still a child; who wouldn’t have thought of such a simple method? Do you think I didn’t mention it for a reason?"

Gu Jiao thought seriously for a moment: "Cowardly?"

"Brat!" Wang Man slapped the table and stood up.

Weng Juntin hurriedly got up to stop him: "General Wang! General Wang! Calm down! Calm down!"

Shangguan Yun looked at Wang Man with authority and said, "General Wang, would you dare use force in front of me?"

You dare scare my precious daughter-in-law, you’ve tired of living!

Weng Juntin continued to mediate: "Commander Xiao and General Wang were joking, General Wang is generous, don’t take it seriously with the younger generation."

"Hmph!" Faced with the presence of the Princess, Wang Man reluctantly backed down.

The two returned to their mats.

Shangguan Yun understood Gu Jiao, who wouldn’t say something meaningless. Her suggestion was proof that she already had a plan.

But Wang Man was not wrong; this strategy did have its impracticability.

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