Courrier's words were full of murderous intent and powerful.
It sounded reasonable too.
Something like F2A when faced with a problem …
Zhang Yinluo snorted. "That's a suggestion that only a violent old woman like you could come up with … This is a battle. Strategies and strategies are needed."
Courrier retorted sarcastically, "What do you know? This is military strategy."
Zhang Yinluo rolled his eyes and said, "I don't hear any strategy or wisdom in your suggestion. It seems like from the beginning to the end, you've been talking about using force to flatten the enemy."
Courrier shrugged. "Oh, then what's your so-called wisdom?"
Zhang Yinluo waved his arms and said excitedly, "Of course it's to defeat the strong as the weak!
Of course it's to turn the tables in a desperate situation!
Of course it's to destroy the strong enemy while talking and laughing! "
"You've been reading too many books."
Sun Lang smiled and said, "The so-called art of war is to use one's strengths to attack the enemy's weaknesses. It's to bully the weak, to fight with numbers, to bully the weak, and to fight with a mob in an upright manner. All military strategies are based on playing to one's strengths and avoiding one's weaknesses to form an advantage. There's no such thing as defeating the strong as the weak. Think about it, if you're really so weak that you have nothing going for you, how can you win against the enemy?"
Zhang Yinluo was tongue-tied. Sun Lang said with a smile, "For example, in the current situation, if we confront the enemy head-on, the Wang Consortium will definitely suffer a crushing defeat. Is she going to admit defeat?
No, she wants to win, so she's racking her brains to avoid a head-on confrontation. Instead, she's using the advantage of her identity and information asymmetry to coax all the official forces in Mingzhou to serve her and be ordered around by her. This process is called playing to one's strengths and avoiding one's weaknesses. It's called military strategy.
"And if she wins, it won't be called defeating the strong as the weak. There's no such thing as defeating the strong as the weak in this world. There's only bullying the weak because she still has an advantage in a certain aspect.
"Let's talk about us."
Sun Lang was still smiling as he explained, "Our greatest advantage over the Wang Consortium is that we have a direct force that they can't resist. So, what we have to do is to make full use of this greatest advantage and even directly crush them. This is the most correct military strategy, not to throw away our greatest advantage and compete with the enemy in terms of intelligence and strategy. After all, I was once a marshal. How can I be so naive?"
After saying that, he spread out his hands. "Otherwise, what do you think war is?
It's not the elegance and style of strategizing from thousands of miles away. Instead, it's the ability to grasp all kinds of uncertain factors, gather all advantages, big and small, and add a little bit of luck. This is what it means to be a famous general in the world. "
Zhang Yinluo didn't know what to say for a while. He turned his head to the side angrily. "You're the only one who can talk!"
Courrier said coldly, "Idiot, he's teaching you. You really don't know what's good for you. If you could understand some of what he said just now, your naivety, childishness, fantasy, and impracticality would be half cured."
Sun Lang waved his hand and smiled faintly. "It doesn't matter. She can do whatever she wants. My advantage of being able to win as long as I flatten them is her capital for being naive, childishness, fantasy, and impracticality … Yinluo, if you don't understand now, there's no need to be anxious. You just need to grow at your own pace."
Everyone looked at him in unison. Some were gentle, some were hostile, some were indifferent, and some were encouraging. For a moment, Yinluo had mixed feelings. She glared at Sun Lang and stammered, "You … Don't say such strange things in front of everyone!
Even if you don't want your face, I still want mine! "
"Actually, it's from the bottom of my heart, and it's not limited to you."
Sun Lang looked at the people in the room. Young Lady Zhao, Courrier, Hu Shouxin, Lu Zhou, and Long Wande.
He smiled faintly. "In my life, I know what it's like to be bound by the world. The environment, the atmosphere of society, the guidance of public opinion, and the mentality of following the crowd … There will always be forces you can't resist that will turn you into the person you used to hate the most.
"Therefore, beliefs are obliterated, courage is eliminated, and justice is hidden. Therefore, one has to submit to reality and bow to things one doesn't approve of. A person's strength is too shallow to change anything … Compared to beliefs and justice, there will always be things you cherish more that force you to make concessions …"
Sun Lang was silent for a moment. Then, he looked up and said with a smile, "I used to be like this as well. Now, I have the power to say 'no' to everything. However, there are many people in this world who don't have such power.
"For example, the Strange Doctor. He persisted and died.
For example, Qin Hui. She compromised and was killed by me in the end.
There's also Kong Zhongwu. He was very lucky. At the last moment, Chao Po-tao saved him … "
He looked at the people around him and said with a smile, "I don't care about the others. To be honest, I haven't sorted out my own affairs. However, that doesn't stop me from wanting to become your strength so that you can make choices according to your own beliefs. Those who have regrets can make up for them. Those who don't will never have any regrets …"
Zhang Yinluo's eyes gleamed. His cheeks were slightly red. He fiddled with the corners of his clothes and said in a low voice, "You can sometimes say something serious."
Young Lady Zhao smiled and said, "It's great that Sun Lang has something he wants to do. If you like it, go ahead and do it. We'll become your strength as well!"
Courrier's eyes shone brightly. "There's no doubt that you're shining with the light of a ruler. I wasn't mistaken … Come!
Let's take Li Fire and Houtu for ourselves! "
"… Hey, don't say such things in front of me!"
Long Wande retorted loudly. However, when he looked at Sun Lang, there was an inexplicable emotion in his eyes. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he snorted and said, "It's been a few days since we met again after two years. Finally, I heard you say something sensible."
Lu Shouyan was already past the age of being touched. He was more reserved and tactful. He cupped his fists and said, "I'm willing to serve by your side … As expected of you. With just a few words, you've reminded me of your past glory …"
Hu Shouxin sighed and said, "Back then … If he had thought of this back then, the incident on Great Desolate Mountain wouldn't have happened. Hmph! Now that the Saint has walked out of the temple, things should be much better than before."
When Lu Zhou heard this, his expression stiffened slightly. 'Damn you, Hu Shouxin. Great Desolate Mountain? Great Desolate Mountain? How am I supposed to respond to that?'
Sun Lang smiled. "Without the incident on Great Desolate Mountain, I wouldn't have understood some things as well … Old Hu, don't harbor any delusions. If we become a part of the people's strength, we'll have to stand against the others. Otherwise, whose cake do you think we're snatching? Whose order are we challenging? Who do you think we're declaring war on?"
He patted Old Hu's shoulder gently and said with a smile, "This rebellion has to be fought."
Lu Zhou's expression turned even more bitter.
'F * ck, don't say it out loud. Don't say it out loud. How am I supposed to respond to that?'
— — It was just that he didn't know when, but he didn't feel the same fear and trepidation as before when he heard Sun Lang's rebellious words like "rebellion" that occasionally came out of his mouth …
Hu Shouxin slapped Sun Lang's hand away. He rolled his eyes and said, "Cut the crap. Remember our agreement … Hmph! Your impromptu speech was pretty good. It's a pity Qi Guanyan didn't hear it. Otherwise, Great General Qi might have been tempted. That's probably what's bothering him."
Sun Lang suddenly came to a realization. He almost jumped up. "F * ck! If you didn't mention it, I would've forgotten!
What a pity that Qi Guanyan didn't hear that speech!
No, I can't let it go to waste!
I want to repeat it in front of him!
Just like how I repeated the madam's hymn before she gave birth in front of Old Hu! "
"… Son of a b * tch! Are you trying to stir up trouble?"
Zhang Yinluo rested his chin on his hand as he looked at the chaotic crowd. "… So, weren't we discussing the Wang Family's intentions and plans earlier?
Weren't we going to run over them directly? "
Sun Lang turned around and raised a finger. He said with a smile, "Running over them also requires efficiency and methods. The most important thing is to weigh the pros and cons and recognize the current situation. Look at Chang Kaishen. Back then, he also thought that he could win as long as he used F2A. Wasn't he still beaten by the Sixteen Words True Combat Formula?"
Yinluo complained, "Why do I never understand the examples you give?"
"It's right that you don't understand. If you do, I'll be shocked."
Sun Lang waved his hand and said, "In general, the Wang Family is too small a target. We can't lock onto her position for a while. Even if we run over them, we don't know where to go. It's easy to alert her. What's more, she'll beat us at our own game and make us confused. So, at this time, it's not good to take the initiative to attack … After all, since she thought of this, she'll definitely think that we'll use the decapitation tactic.
Yinluo curled his lips and said, "What's the difference between that and being beaten?"
"You don't understand the charm of the tower defense style at all."
Sun Lang smiled. "This is called biding our time. After all, in the art of battle formations, we'll still be at a disadvantage if we react to every move as we see fit. We'll fall into the enemy's rhythm … We can't be led by the nose by the Wang Family. In addition to ensuring an absolute advantage in force, we have to expand another advantage."
After saying that, he walked towards the door. Yinluo shouted, "Where are you going?"
Sun Lang turned around and winked at Yinluo. "To find Qi Qi, of course."
— — Hey, I can't help it. I'll tease Yinluo like this for the time being. What if it works?!
Miss Cow was startled by this wink and jumped up. "I, I, I, I, I'll go too!"
After saying that, she hurriedly ran out after Sun Lang's figure.
Miss Zhao looked at her back with a sense of superiority in intelligence and a little frustration. — — Zhao Feihuang, who was born beautiful, smart, elegant, noble, and considerate, was obviously much better than this cow spirit, but she was actually suppressed by her inexplicable natural physique …
Courrier also sighed. "… She can't really think that Sun Lang likes men, right? After being together for so long, doesn't she know how much Sun Lang likes breasts?"
Out of the corner of Miss Zhao's eyes, she glanced at the barbaric woman's chest, which was puffed up as if nothing had happened. The majestic size brought about by the racial advantage and natural beauty was obviously something that Miss Zhao, who was a normal young lady from an Eastern family, could not compare with. At this time, although Zhao Feihuang was smiling, she was gritting her teeth in her heart.
— — This barbaric woman is doing it on purpose. She's obviously deliberately raising her breasts for me to see …
Lu Shouyan and Hu Shouxin sat at the side.
Although the Prefecture Overseer did not personally experience it and verify it, judging from the comments of the court officials in the past, Hu Shouxin should be very tight-lipped.
Therefore, although there were some things that Lu Shouyan did not dare to mention to Sun Lang, he could ask Old Hu in private. He looked at the people around him and condensed his voice into a thread with his inner power. He whispered, "General Hu … About rebellion …"
Hu Shouxin already knew what Lu Shouyan wanted to ask. He smiled faintly and said, "It doesn't matter if it's a rebellion, overturning the court, or challenging the imperial power. As long as Sun Lang fulfills his promise with me, I'll stand on the side of the people. They are the most important."
Lu Shouyan frowned slightly. 'The people are the most important thing, and the country is the second most important thing. The saint only said it casually and used it when needed. How can you take it seriously?'
Hu Shouxin said indifferently, "I've read the history books as well, and I know about the past. Who under the heavens has suffered the most?
It's the common people who work hard to earn a living. They have to pay taxes, be forced by the government, be oppressed by landlords, and be attacked by ruffians. When there's a famine or a disaster, they have to sell their children, and their entire families starve to death in ditches. Moreover, this is a time of peace and prosperity … When there's a change of dynasty or a rebellion that shakes the world, who will suffer the most?
The common people are the first to bear the brunt of it. Whether it's a disaster, a prosperous time, or a turmoil, their lives are the most worthless regardless of whether the world rises or falls … "
He glanced at Lu Shouyan. "Sun Lang knows about their suffering. In fact, Sun Lang knows the root of all this. Sun Lang has the ability to change all this … As long as he doesn't let the common people suffer, I'll follow him and seek justice for him. If he tells me directly that he wants to build a new dynasty where the common people can live a better life, as long as he promises me … As long as he agrees, I don't mind risking my life to rebel with him."
Lu Shouxin did not expect the thick-browed and big-eyed Hu Shouxin to have such rebellious thoughts. He was so shocked that he was speechless.
"Are you scared?"
Hu Shouxin smiled and patted him on the shoulder. "There's something even scarier. A few years ago, during the war, Sun Lang was talking nonsense when he was drunk. This guy really dared to say anything. What communism, what great unification of the world, what exploitation, what revolution. And what f * cking said actually made sense. Even I almost believed it."
He flashed his shining teeth and a kind smile as he concluded, "So, don't be afraid. I think you'll be there soon."
"…"
Meanwhile, Sun Lang skipped to the courtyard where Qi Guanyan was staying. The surroundings were heavily guarded, and Sun Lang had set up the Herring Immortal Slaying Formation when he was free. Even if Great General Qi could break through Sun Lang's confinement and escape, even if he was stained with the soup, Sun Lang would have a way to find him even if he fled to the ends of the earth.
He waved his hand to signal the guards to make way and said loudly, "Qi Qi, did you miss me?"