Chapter 175 – Seizing Every Advantage
The grand hall was silent, Yelü Jiejia’s gaze, flickering in the shadows, clearly reflecting the turmoil in his heart.
"So, according to your plan," Yelü Jiejia said in a low voice, "We take Liangzhou and then point our swords directly at Tianjing? The Ruen Dynasty has been established for a century, and has deep foundations... A successful campaign won’t be as easy as you make it sound."
"Your Majesty is wise," Keo Gu’en complimented as he bowed slightly. "To bring down the Ruen Dynasty just like that would indeed be nothing short of a fool’s dream."
"Oh?" Yelü Jiejia raised an eyebrow, watching Keo Gu’en closely. "Judging by your attitude, I suppose you’ve come up with a solution?"
"Solution might be too grand a word. Just a few small tricks," Keo Gu’en laughed heartily and replied, "Your Majesty mentioned the deep foundations the Ruen Dynasty has developed after ruling for a century. I have already considered this, and the plan I propose is precisely aimed at these foundations."
"Let’s hear it." Yelü Jiejia adjusted his posture, leaning back on his throne.
"The foundation of any nation lies in its people," Keo Gu’en chuckled softly and spoke slowly, "Your Majesty, do you know the difference between our Qiang people and the people of the Ruen Dynasty?"
Yelü Jiejia pondered briefly, then replied, "Hmm... Our Qiang people are naturally fierce, born and bred on horseback, with a strong martial spirit. As for the Ruen Dynasty... they revere scholars and live in the gentle, fertile lands of the south, so they are naturally weaker in constitution than our warriors."
"Your Majesty is correct"—Keo Gu’en raised a finger, squinting slightly—"but you missed one point."