Chapter 759: Chapter 2 Unparalleled Young Master_3
The situation within the military system is also quite complex.
After a half cup of tea, she finally finished her report.
Gongyang Strategy roughly organized the situation and thus got a basic grasp of the current state of the court.
During the time he was absent, there were significant changes in the court’s situation. Judging by the current circumstances, their side’s odds of success were growing.
Just a few more pushes, and their victory would be assured.
He was quite pleased with this, his eyes showing a hint of amusement.
Taking a sip of tea, he suddenly recalled something and asked Xiaoyue, "By the way~ how is the situation in Longzuo County?"
By his estimation, with Qiaan Xuehan and Wang Shouzhe’s capabilities, they should be able to hold up against the combined forces of the Zuoqiu Family and Cao Family for about ten or twenty years. But by now, there should be some results.
"Forgive me, Master."
Xiaoyue’s expression suddenly changed.
She knelt down with a "thud," nervously said, "The plan targeting Longzuo County failed, and Fairy Youqing also... perished."
Gongyang Strategy’s hand holding the tea paused slightly, his gaze suddenly darkened.
He looked at Xiaoyue, "What happened? Tell me."
"It’s like this..."
With her head down, Xiaoyue slowly recounted the events that had occurred over thirty years ago.
As Xiaoyue narrated, Gongyang Strategy’s motion of skimming the tea foam became slower and slower, eventually stopping altogether and putting the tea cup back on the table.
After she finished speaking, he was silent for several seconds to digest all the information before asking, "Are you saying this series of schemes was all orchestrated by Wang Shouzhe’s hand? Including the proposal to establish the Qingluo Guard, which was also his handiwork?"
"Yes."
Gongyang Strategy tapped his fingertips lightly on the tea table, falling into deep contemplation.
After a while, he sighed deeply, "It seems, after all, I have underestimated Wang Shouzhe..."
It’s essential to know that any technology, from initial research to maturity and then widespread adoption, requires a considerable amount of time. Even with unique bloodlines that can accelerate this process, time accumulation is still necessary to build enough advantage.
In this process, what’s invested is countless people’s efforts and energy.
This is why, nowadays, most of the high-end technologies are in the hands of noble families.
Only noble families have the financial resources, materials, and manpower to research and operate these.
The Zuoqiu Family’s grain seeds are like this, the Gongye Family’s artifact refining heritage is like this, the Southern Desert’s animal husbandry is like this, and the various technologies possessed by Lingyun Sacred Land are also like this, without exception.
Wang Shouzhe could propose the development plan for Qingluo Sea and, after the establishment of the Qingluo Guard, quickly build a large-scale marine farming base in a short time, and swiftly open the market with the air-cold chain system, supplying in large quantities. This can only mean that the Wang Family already had mature technology in hand.
Moreover, Wang Shouzhe must have great confidence in marine farming and marketing integrated with the air-cold chain system.
In other words, regarding Qingluo Guard and marine farming, Wang Shouzhe must have been scheming for a long time.
Cao Family’s crushing defeat wasn’t only due to internal issues but was importantly because they ran directly into the Wang Family’s ambush...
Gongyang Strategy can’t even be sure exactly when Wang Shouzhe started planning. Perhaps it was after creating the successful air-cold chain system, or maybe even earlier...
Of Wang Shouzhe, his mind and strategic planning are indeed beyond common reach.
"Master, concerning the Wang Family, your servant was cautious not to make assertive decisions fearing further mistakes, thus only performed some clean-up tasks. Wang Shouzhe should not realize our involvement behind the scenes." Xiaoyue cautiously observed Gongyang Strategy’s expression, "Master, your servant..."
"Not making assertive decisions is correct." Gongyang Strategy waved his hand, "Get up~ This is not your fault. Wang Shouzhe’s scheming and strategies are extraordinary, not something you could handle. The more you do, the more mistakes you make."
Having reached such a level of cultivation and insight, many things become transparent.
In this world, it has always been that the fear in doing things is not stupidity, but being foolishly unaware.
Ultimately, Cao Youqing failed repeatedly under Wang Shouzhe’s hands due to overconfidence in assertiveness without possessing that strategic acumen, eventually costing her life.
A regret~
"Thank you, Master."
Xiaoyue breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stood up.
Seeing the tea had cooled slightly, she promptly refilled his cup and respectfully offered it: "Master, since Wang Shouzhe is so formidable, should we..."
"That’s unnecessary." Gongyang Strategy waved his hand, "Regardless of how deep his strategies are, the Wang Family is still just a mid-level noble family. In the face of greater trends, they are nothing more than a praying mantis trying to stop a chariot."
Even though Longzuo County couldn’t be taken over due to Wang Shouzhe’s interference, Liaoyuan County and Lingbei County have already stealthily been brought under their control. At this moment, with the major trend established, regardless of Wang Shouzhe’s capabilities, he cannot alter the overall situation.
Now, what he must do is to devote all efforts to help ’him’ win the struggle of the Imperial Sons.
Once the struggle of the Imperial Sons settles, regardless of Wang Shouzhe’s intelligence being unparalleled, he will ultimately just be a minister under the new emperor, obliged to obey orders.
Nonetheless, although Youqing was his person, her death cannot be in vain.
This account must be settled.
Wang Shouzhe needs to understand that the people of Gongyang Strategy are not to be trifled with by anyone.
Gongyang Strategy picked up his tea cup and took a gentle sip, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes, "By this reckoning, the fifty-year agreement between Long Wuji and the Wang Family is about to expire, right?"
"Reporting to Master, there are still about two years left." Xiaoyue replied softly, "Could it be that the Master intends to..."
"Arrange a meeting with Long Wuji for me." Gongyang Strategy downed his spirit tea, "It’s time for him, as the ’Imperial Uncle,’ to contribute to the emperor’s issue."
"Yes, Master."
Xiaoyue couldn’t help but feel sympathy for Wang Shouzhe, who had provoked Gongyang Strategy into personally taking action.
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