Atlas of Heaven and Man.

Chapter 1380 A Scheme Unfolds, Sparks Fly

"Military means, huh..."

Chen Chuan fully agrees with this, believing it to be the most effective way to break the deadlock at present.

One of the key reasons why Jibei Province was able to quickly reverse the situation was the annihilation of the military forces of the former imperial family stationed there.

He looked at the three of them and said, "The country is still negotiating with the old imperial family. What are your plans for handling this matter?"

Choosing military action directly is not the problem; the problem lies in the fact that the conservatives will definitely try to obstruct the government under the pretext of disobeying the ruling party and starting a war without authorization.

Qi Weizhao said, "If we handle things quickly enough and the results of the military operation are significant enough to create a fait accompli, then there will be no problem."

Xue Shou smiled and said, "Actually, there is no problem. If they are attacking us first, then we will naturally retaliate. If they think that's not the case, then we can send someone to investigate."

Sun Yangde picked up the teacup on the table and blew on it twice. "Once a fight breaks out, it won't stop so easily."

Chen Chuan nodded slightly. This was the right thing to do. Letting the old imperial family make the first move was definitely a viable option, and there were many ways to do it.

After all, the two sides have been on the same front line, so clashes are inevitable.

Perhaps there are already informants planted by the Ministry of Defense there to coordinate the operation. Even if there aren't, they can find a way to create one, since small conflicts can escalate into big conflicts anyway.

Qi Weizhao said, "Anbei Road has the most convenient road to the old imperial capital. Because it was developed earlier, it is extremely suitable for large armies to pass through. It is also the key point of the old imperial defense. If we open it up, the northern gate of Youdu will be directly facing our military might."

Similarly, the Dinghai Army, one of the most elite troops of the old imperial family, was also stationed there, and its main garrison commander was General Zong Chi, who led the Northern Expedition.

However, according to intelligence, the defenses there may have been reinforced during the negotiations in preparation for a potential surprise attack.

Sun Yangde said, "We had already made arrangements through long-term efforts to quickly bring two powerful fighters from the World Ring to the scene after the battle started, in order to ensure the chances of winning this battle."

According to newly received intelligence, General Wan Ke may be inspecting the northern garrison during the negotiations with the old imperial family.

This increases the number of variables significantly.

We can deploy more troops, but that takes time, and if it drags on, we might miss our chance. Furthermore, the conservatives might agree to some pre-arranged agreement, and there are too many variables.

He looked at Chen Chuan and said, "Chen, so we might need your support this time."

He solemnly said, "Commander Chen, your ability is beyond doubt. If you can support us in this battle, I believe winning this battle will not be a problem."

All three people present looked at Chen Chuan, waiting for his answer.

Although Chen Chuan has not yet entered the highest decision-making circle, he is already one of the top fighters in the world. The battle in front of Tianji Peak shocked the upper echelons of various countries around the world, and the old forces in Jiaorong Land also heard about it.

Even if he doesn't take action, just his presence on the scene will have a tremendous psychological and spiritual deterrent effect on the enemy.

Chen Chuan looked at them and asked, "When do we make our move?"

Upon hearing this question, Sun Yangde relaxed, Qi Weizhao's face remained unchanged, as if he had already expected this answer, while Xue Shou smiled.

Sun Yangde quickened his pace slightly: "We will launch the attack before the end of the year. The exact date is undecided, but it will likely be sometime in December."

Chen Chuan said, "Let me know when the time comes, and I will be there." He only needs to send one clone, since he has no agreement with the clone and there are no restrictions on the clone's power.

Sun Yangde smiled and said, "Great! With Chen Siwu joining us, we have a much better chance of winning this battle!"

After thinking it over for a moment, Chen Chuan realized that the progressive faction must be making its move.

Currently, Sun Yangde represents the Ministry of Defense, while Professor Xue undoubtedly represents the power of the Wuyi General Academy. Qi Weizhao, needless to say, is one of the representatives of the progressive faction in politics.

Now, with the addition of the military, it's clearly a military force, and he happens to know that Fan Zhentong has a military background. The fact that Fan Zhentong approached him that day saying he would be taking some action seems to be related to this matter.

These violent organizations clearly intend to resolve this matter through military means, rather than making political compromises.

This is understandable. Whether you're a progressive or a conservative, you should now be aware that a major collision could happen in about a year.

The conservatives undoubtedly wanted to maintain the status quo and delay until that time. The progressives, on the other hand, were certainly eager to change the current situation and consolidate the nation's power.

If there is no hope for the skyline, then the progressives can only be content with the status quo. But now that this opportunity has come, how can they possibly miss it?
After these thoughts crossed his mind, he asked again, "What is the current situation inside Anbei Province?"

Sun Yangde said, "Secretary Chen, don't worry. We dare to take action this time because we have trained two local fighters in Anbei Road, which gives us an absolute advantage over the Central City Local Council."

His voice carried a hint of grimness, "And once the military operation in Anbei Province ends, the next step will be the purge of the local councils."

Chen Chuanwei was slightly surprised, as he knew how difficult it was to achieve this.

The power of the local councils is deeply entrenched. The fighters that the higher-ups can send down are all compromises made with the local authorities, making it difficult to place many strong individuals. At most, they will only allow active consciousness entities responsible for teaching and the security of the central city to exist. Therefore, to break the deadlock, it is necessary to cultivate capable fighters locally, thereby tearing a gap in the stubborn system of the local central city.

Currently, the main channel for ordinary people to rise in social status is Wuyi Academy. However, the vast majority of places for students from outlying cities to enter Wuyi Academy are controlled by local families and companies. A large number of talented and capable students are kept out of the academy.

Occasionally one or two people enter the central city, but it is extremely difficult for them to grow to that stage.

The control of resources by local councils and conservative high-ranking officials in the government not only ensures the stable operation of the political system, but also firmly blocks the channels for the grassroots to break through to the top.

Even if someone with exceptional talent manages to break through, they will likely have to compromise on the difficulties and challenges they face afterward, and the path they ultimately take may not be what the ambitious group wanted to see.

Having gone through this process himself, he has a deep understanding of it.

But in the end, there are always those who are not afraid of hardship and are willing to sacrifice themselves to tear open a gap in the system and give everyone a chance.

He asked Sun Yangde about the time it took for the two to break through to the level of a fighter, and unsurprisingly, they had both broken through within the last two years.

This all happened precisely after Chen Bitong performed that remarkable feat.

The first to benefit here are the fighters on the Eastern Continent. With the Pure Essence, they will be able to break through that obstacle without relying on the local council or the company.

Of course, these people may also receive funding from the military, the Ministry of Defense, or even the Pure faction, but they may only receive a very small amount, and obviously, the more purity the better.

Sun Yangde then tapped the boundary marker a few times, revealing a map he had never seen before.

He said, "This is a rough map of the area currently occupied by the former imperial family, which we have created based on old maps and existing information."

At this moment, the northern part of the map lit up.

"This is the front line of the standoff in Anbei Province. If we are fast enough, this battle will be crucial."

If the old imperial family can be forced to retreat inward, the strategic situation in other directions will be greatly improved.

At the same time, we will 'notify' the other central cities that have joined Skyline to carry out military operations together, thereby tying down a portion of the old empire's outer perimeter forces.

However, those local central cities might not cooperate and might instead sit idly by while the old imperial family mobilizes its troops, which could potentially lead to a major battle later on.

This isn't entirely a bad thing. If we can completely wipe out the "Sadaharu Navy" in one battle, it will be even more advantageous for the future overthrow of the old imperial family.

Chen Chuan glanced at the screen and saw a more detailed military action plan next to it. Clearly, the progressive faction had been preparing for this for a long time, possibly for several years or even longer.

He couldn't help but recall that Chen Bitong also had supporters back then, and now it seemed he had found the answer.

Once military progress is made, the political climate will also shift.

The gate to Youdu has been opened. Putting aside whether we can take this opportunity to attack the old imperial capital, the conditions previously proposed will definitely have to change, because Da Shun has no reason to spit out what it has swallowed.

In particular, once they occupy the border area of ​​Anbuk-do, they can reap real benefits.

Qi Weizhao then said, "The two articles that Chen Siwu published earlier were very powerful, and these two debates have greatly promoted the benefits of the skyline, which has been accepted by our supporters in many local cities."

Sun Yangde said, "Yes, Manager Chen, your two articles, especially those at Wuyi Academy, have caused a great stir."

He looked at Xue Shou and said with a smile, "Many students agree with your views. If we win this time, it will further prove that everything you have argued is the most correct choice at present."

Chen Chuan nodded. The victors are not blamed, especially military victories.

The benefits that follow are real, so this battle is inevitable.

He pondered for a moment and said, "I recently obtained a map about the old imperial family, but I haven't had time to verify it yet. Perhaps you could take a look."

As he spoke, he tapped the Lower Realm Token and sent it to Teacher Xue and Qi Weizhao respectively.

Sun Yangde also quickly saw it through the two's communication. When he saw the display on the map, his eyes widened and he sat up straight.

"This is……"

Chen Chuan said, "This is said to be a secret path leading to Youdu, the route through which the old imperial family fled to the Western Continent."

Sun Yangde looked at it several times. Even with his composure, he couldn't help but feel a little excited. He turned to Chen and said, "Chen, this clue is too important. If this map can be confirmed as real, then we will have another option in the military plan to destroy the old imperial family."

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(End of this chapter)