Heavenly Dao Formula

He Guicai and Xu Sanzhong couldn't help showing surprise expressions.

They knew that Mr. Xia was knowledgeable and talented, but what he was talking about was military issues after all, and it was related to the princess's vital interests. What good advice could an alchemist make?

Xia Fan didn't answer right away.

He first asked rhetorically, "People in the city... what are you going to do?"

"Lord Xia, don't worry too much," Xu Sanzhong replied, "It won't take long for Shenzhou's reinforcements to come to Jinxia, ​​one day at the earliest, and two days later. Put it on robbing the people. For Jinxia City, one day's loss will not hurt the bones."

"Cities don't remember, but people have memories." Xia Fan said calmly, "In this way, the image of Her Royal Highness will disappear from everyone, and it will be no different from the government and Privy Council."

"Image?" He Guicai coughed lightly, "Lord Xia, we are talking about military deployment and countermeasures..."

"I really don't understand combat command, but there is no pure war in this world—any military operation is an extension of politics, and why you fight is the core that must be clarified. If you forget this core, it is only for the sake of war." And the army that fights, often can't go too far."

"Of course we are fighting for Her Royal Highness—"

"You're talking about personal purposes," Xia Fan interrupted him, "and I'm talking about the army as a whole. Your Royal Highness, do you want to keep these 3,000 people alive, or do you really want to get a completely new Jinxia City?"

Ning Wanjun blinked, "You want me to enter the city to resist the enemy and wipe them out in the city, instead of waiting for the Shenzhou Army to come to help?"

"Exactly."

"Sure enough, your ideas are always different." Ning Wanjun raised the corner of her mouth, "But these few words alone can't convince me, you have to explain in more detail - why my image will obliterate everyone and take on a new look What does Jinxia City mean?"

"Let me explain with an example. There used to be a place..." Xia Fan took a breath, "In just a few decades, three rulers have been changed."

"Three dynasties have alternated for decades... Is there such a place on the mainland?" He Guicai questioned.

"Quiet!" Ning Wanjun glanced at the staff officer, "Listen to him."

"Frequent changes in rulers have brought great turmoil. There are robbers, bandits, and new enemies everywhere. They have all done the same things, such as conscription, taxation, and development of a place. But in the end only the last It has been successful." Xia Fan paused at this point, "If you say how strong they were at the beginning, they are not even as strong as they were in the first two sessions. But in just a few years, they have Just wipe out the robbers and bandits, just because these people promised this to the local people."

"And then?" Ning Wanjun asked enthusiastically.

"There was no more. They had soldiers, taxes, and the full support of the local people, and other rulers and enemies couldn't compete with them, and they quickly faded from people's vision."

"Why?" Mo Yun asked puzzled, "The robbers and bandits can't threaten the people in the town, right? It's almost as if the businessmen who come and go thank them."

"Because people have seen the changes." Xia Fan smiled, "Actually, most people are not fools. Although the equipment, armor, and titles of the previous two rulers are different, in people's eyes, the two have no essence. The difference. Only the third term has brought a fresh change. They keep their promises and keep their promises. It is completely different. It is self-evident which side has the stronger executive power and the appearance of a ruler, so they are more proactive in supporting them. Even in a certain period of time, they can borrow a lot of food with just a white note. Because The common people know that this loan will not be deliberately delayed, but will definitely be returned in return."

Ning Wanjun was delighted to hear that, "Is this the image you mentioned earlier?"

"Yes, if you can do something that the government cannot or will not do, it will definitely give everyone a new impression. This impression can not only be inherited, but also spread. As I mentioned before , the city will not remember, but people have memory. After you change everyone's concept, you will get a brand new Jinxia City."

Xia Fan spread his hands, "When the people of Jinxia realize that Her Royal Highness will not treat them as nothing, will not abandon them in times of crisis, but is willing to face powerful enemies in order to protect everyone, no matter how the officials of Shenzhou change in the future, You can really take control of the city too."

After a long silence, Ning Wanjun slowly laughed, "So war is an extension of politics...Xu Sanchong, send me an order to get everyone ready for battle."

"Your Highness!" He Guicai wanted to dissuade him, but the princess raised his hand to stop him.

"In fact, without what Xia Fan said, I would be more inclined to take the initiative." Ning Wanjun said bluntly, "According to normal circumstances, the Shenzhou garrison can arrive in a day. What if they don't arrive? Don't forget that Jinxia City is a Linhai Jiancheng, once the four walls are lost, how long will it take Mushou to capture Jinxia? Half a year? One year? This also means that the progress of both the saltworks and the Privy Council will be greatly delayed."

"Not to mention that we have reached a covenant with the Yamaguchi not long ago. When they send envoys and find that Jinxia has been taken over by their mortal enemy, is there any chance of this covenant being fulfilled?"

"Ceding the initiative and relying entirely on the Shenzhou Army to rush in for help in the first place, I don't think it is the best policy. I would rather take risks than pin my hopes on others."

Ning Wanjun looked around the lobby for a week, "Finally, if I sit and watch others suffer for my own purpose, how is it different from my brother's biological mother and the others? Jinxia City is my territory, and Jinxia people are also mine The people under the rule, is there any doubt in this point?"

Mo Yun showed a gratified smile.

"Princess please order!"

Everyone clasped their fists and bowed their heads.

"Counselor He, according to the initiative to attack, make a feasible plan. The speed must be fast, we must act before the enemy has completely entered the city." The princess said quickly, "Eunuch Li, please check the supplies in the villa And rice noodles, set up a shelter camp outside the west city gate, so that those who escaped from Jinxia can temporarily take refuge here."

Finally, she turned to Xia Fan, "Since the enemy is the Dongsheng Kingdom, it is likely that they will invade with those who are sensitive. I need the help of you and the Privy Council."

"Does it need to be said?" Xia Fan replied straight away, "Of course I will help you to the end."

Rumble—————————————

At this moment, a series of thunderstorms rolled across the sky, followed by an extremely dull buzzing sound, as if the air trembled slightly.