Free Web NovelChapter 1098: Chapter 1058: Impossible! Absolutely Impossible!
"The old General indeed shows great wisdom. So, given that, let me speak plainly: I can offer you all a chance for survival, and even a future of prosperity. I wonder what the old General thinks about this?
Of course, let me speak some harsh truths first; this might seem rather rebellious compared to the old General’s original intentions.
But there’s one thing I must tell the old General: I am determined to unify this world, and the cost of such unity is something the old General likely understands better than I do.
Once this world is unified, it will inevitably belong to our Dayou Nation.
As for the other two nations, well, they will naturally vanish into the long river of history.
So, I advise the old General to consider this thoroughly. If you are unwilling, I will not force you."
Upon hearing this, the old man immediately furrowed his brows tightly, pondering the true meaning of Lin Yi’s words.
To say such words clearly indicates that this matter is not simple and might even involve rebellion.
However, since Lin Yi wasn’t direct, the old man found it difficult to respond immediately. He could only lock eyes with Lin Yi and inquire:
"What do you mean? Please speak plainly, Emperor You. I am somewhat unclear about your intentions?"
Lin Yi nodded, wasted no time, and directly uttered words that left the old man petrified on the spot:
"Here’s the thing: don’t you have seventy thousand troops under your command now? I can reinstate your military authority, but they mustn’t advance another step toward my border territories.
Of course, they won’t be disbanded; they must engage in battle. As for which direction this battle will be fought, I believe I need not spell it out for you."
After these words were spoken, the old man was stunned, and after a long while, he managed to utter two difficult words:
"Yan Country?"
Clearly, the old man realized Lin Yi’s intention might be for him to lead the soldiers to confront Yan Country.
In other words, two allied countries were to turn against each other, catching them completely off-guard. Such a strike would only have the possibility of victory, never defeat.
Moreover, the result of doing so could only be one: a mutual destruction between Zhao Country and Yan Country, allowing Dayou to seize the opportunity.
Once both sides endure severe losses, Dayou will inevitably become the strongest nation among the three, turning the tide instantaneously.
At that point, they could easily suppress these two countries.
The old man swiftly realized these implications, yet his gaze toward Lin Yi was filled with pondering.
If he truly acted in such a manner, he would forever be unable to return.
By then, not only would Yan Country not spare him, but Zhao Country would also have no place for him. He feared he would be hunted across both nations, a reviled figure being the key to their decline.
Swept in thought, the old man didn’t know if he should act or weigh the benefits he’d gain from doing so. Was survival the only reward?
However, as he was contemplating, Lin Yi shook his head, further bewildering the old man. Was it not this intention?
Did he guess wrong?
Did Lin Yi intend not for him to attack Yan Country?
But then, what was Lin Yi’s actual intent?
The old man was completely perplexed, unable to fathom Lin Yi’s mind. In short, Lin Yi’s current thoughts were a mystery to him.
"Not Yan Country? Are you not asking me to attack Yan Country? Then what’s the purpose of me leading the troops?"
Upon hearing the old man’s words and seeing his face full of confusion, Lin Yi didn’t rush to speak but instead smiled, observing him.
This gaze left the old man feeling uneasy, clueless about the circumstances or Lin Yi’s true intentions.
At this moment, he really couldn’t comprehend the strategies of this young Emperor.
It wasn’t until quite some time later that Lin Yi’s voice faintly resonated in his ears:
"I’m not asking you to attack Yan Country. I will handle matters on that side. What I want you to do is lead the troops directly back, toward your capital."
Gasp~
Upon hearing this, the old man suddenly took a sharp breath, his eyes widened with disbelief, blurting out involuntarily:
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible."
Sensing his words lacked persuasion, he quickly added:
"This is an absolutely impossible task. While doing so might save my life, there’s something else I cannot ignore: my entire family, all my relatives are in Zhao Country’s capital. If I truly lead the troops, none of them will escape; they will surely be executed by King Zhao."
He paused for a moment, thought briefly, and continued advising Lin Yi:
"Moreover, the seventy thousand soldiers under my command, although they are my troops, they are Zhao citizens. They have relatives within Zhao’s borders. If you have them attack, they might rebel.
By then, no one would assault the place where their kin live.
This fact, I believe the Emperor You also understands clearly, so it’s not that I refuse, but it’s an impossible task. Even if you send me against Yan Country’s troops, I could agree, but attacking my own country is absolutely impossible."
The old man’s intense reaction was expected by Lin Yi.
However, Lin Yi was well-prepared for this.
[To be continued...]
