Transmigration begins with archery training

Many people ridiculed them at the time.

result……

A prophecy.

Of course, Zhou Rong's appointment as Minister of War upon leaving office was not solely due to his military expertise, but also because the once-powerful noble families in the court needed an opportunity.

and……

The imperial court truly has no one left to rely on.

From Gao Bo to Ming Qingfeng, and then to Mu Fengchun not long ago, no one in the court is qualified to challenge the White Robe anymore. They can only reinstate retired officials while selecting young talents.

Next, there will be immortal masters to help, but the imperial court cannot rely entirely on cultivators; it must select new talents who are capable of being put to good use.

"Previously, Lord Yan said that our 1.5 million troops were holding the passes and waiting for the rebels to advance south, thus conserving their strength and waiting for the enemy to tire themselves out. But in my opinion..."

Zhou Rong paused, then emphasized, "This is tantamount to sitting and waiting for death."

"It is true that the imperial court still has 1.5 million troops, but it needs to garrison six prefectures at the same time, requiring the deployment of heavy troops in as many as twelve cities."

"On the other hand, the rebels have won one victory after another in the past six months. After the Prince of Jin presumptuously declared himself emperor, he deceived many people into surrendering. The entire northern half of the Central Plains fell into their hands. The territory is vast, and as many as eight routes can be dispatched at the same time."

“That Chen Sanshi is treacherous and cunning. Apart from me, who among you can match him now? If we divide our forces too much, I will inevitably be overwhelmed. It’s only a matter of time before he finds a weakness and launches a full-scale attack.”

Therefore.

“We must not sit idly by and wait for our doom. Instead, we must gather our troops and launch a northern expedition to quell the rebellion. Only in this way can we turn the tide.”

Take the initiative!

Since the Northern Liang uprising, they have been undefeated. Even in the seemingly perilous Hongdu Prefecture, the Hongze Camp suffered only a little over a thousand casualties. From a strategic perspective, this was almost...

No loss.

now.

The Northern Liang army had joined forces with the Prince of Jin's troops and received help from many sects and aristocratic families. Their supplies, provisions, and troop strength had been greatly improved. With the assistance of the White Robe and the Guiyuan Sect, their strength had increased to an unprecedented level. Under these circumstances, instead of retreating to a defensive posture, they actually planned to launch an offensive.

"Haha~"

Yan Maoxing said with a forced smile, "Lord Zhou is truly a young man who is not afraid of tigers."

"Yes, Lord Zhou."

Minister of Personnel Yin Mingchun echoed, "It's not that we doubt your talent, but that Chen Sanshi is really troublesome. It's better not to confront him directly. This is called 'avoiding the sharp edge.' As I said before, the time is on our side!"

"Our main task is to guard the natural defenses and defend the capital. As long as His Majesty leaves the pass, all problems will be solved without any unexpected complications."

"We really can't afford to lose again!"

Years of war.

Everything had already reached its limit.

One and a half million troops may seem like a lot, but if a major defeat occurs, the army will collapse like a house of cards, and there will be no way to recover.

In the Zhongjue Hall.

After Zhou Rong finished explaining his ideas, apart from the King of Qin squinting at the sand table in front of him, all the other civil and military officials whispered and sighed, and the entire court was filled with a sense of dejection.

See this.

"It seems you've really been scared out of your wits by Chen Sanshi!"

Zhou Rong couldn't help but let out a cold laugh. After everyone turned to look at him, he suddenly shouted sternly, "If the court is only left with rats like you, the country will be destroyed and the people will die in no time!"

Rat?

"Shuzi!"

The King of Qi angrily retorted, "You have no merit or fame, how dare you spout such nonsense?!"

Yin Mingchun gritted his teeth and said with restraint, "Your Highness and the Cabinet gave you the opportunity to participate in the grand strategy because of the recommendations of many senior officials in the court. But now it seems that Lord Zhou is so arrogant that I'm afraid he is not up to the task!"

"enough!"

The Regent Prince of Qin interrupted the argument and said in a deep voice, "In my opinion, Lord Zhou is right! The more timid and hesitant we are, the more likely we are to make mistakes! What's more, the court still has 1.5 million troops!"

"One million five hundred thousand!"

"Throw a whip to stop the flow!"

"It should be Chen Sanshi who is afraid of us, not the other way around!"

"Your Highness, this old minister also supports Lord Zhou's plan."

"No, Your Highness!"

"Why not?!"

"..."

Inside the hall, the factions gradually split into two.

One faction advocated holding firm and not venturing out.

One faction believes they should take the initiative and advance as a form of retreat.

At last.

The King of Qin then had everyone vote, with the conservatives standing on the left side of the hall and the hawks on the right.

Even including the two princes, the number of people in the last two factions was exactly the same.

"Mr. Shan believed that we should take the initiative."

Just as the two sides were deadlocked, a loud voice suddenly rang out.

A long, slanted shadow appeared at the entrance of the hall in the setting sun. Immediately afterward, a man dressed in a blue robe with cloud patterns, with a dignified appearance and imposing bearing, walked into the hall unhurriedly. A jade pendant hung at his waist, and he carried a bamboo flute in his hand. His every move exuded an otherworldly air. After reaching the center of the hall, he gently cupped his hands and calmly introduced himself: "I am Shan Liangcheng, a formation master of the Shengyun Sect. I have come here on the orders of my sect to assist the Dasheng Dynasty in suppressing the rebellion, and also to avenge my fellow disciples."

"So it was Master Shan."

King Qi, showing great respect, said, "The Directorate of Ceremonial Affairs informed us in advance that once Immortal Master Shan arrives, all major military strategies should be under his command."

All the officials in the hall, regardless of rank, returned the greeting with clasped hands, showing great respect.

Several days ago, the list of Sheng Yun Sect disciples who came to provide support had already been sent to the capital.

This Shan Liangcheng is a true disciple of the Shengyun Sect, a ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator, and a second-tier array master.

Before entering Tianshui Island, he had also commanded a large army in the mortal world. In just five years, he assisted a wise ruler in unifying the world. He wrote "Single-Point Art of War" and was also a military sage. He was also a chess friend of the military genius Han Xiang.

Han Xiang, the military genius.

He is the only person in the world who has ever driven the White Robe to the brink of despair through cunning.

therefore.

Everyone had high hopes for it.

I just never expected...

This person actually supports taking the initiative.

"Everyone."

Shan Liangcheng came to the huge sand table, pointed to the mountains and rivers with his bamboo flute, and said quietly, "Just as this Lord Zhou said, since we have a large number of troops, we should take advantage of our large number of troops. If we try to divide and defend, we will only be defeated one by one. Only by taking the initiative to attack can we force the rebels to concentrate their troops and fight against our army."

"Okay!"

King Qin, who was already inclined to take the initiative, immediately agreed: "Since even Master Shan thinks we should take the initiative, then there's nothing more to argue about. Let's start discussing the detailed strategy for the Northern Expedition!"

The other officials dared not raise any further objections.

"Master Zhou."

Shan Liangcheng gestured for him to speak and said, "Tell me your thoughts first."