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Yinzhou is the only province that borders Shu Cang, while the other provinces are protected by natural barriers that prevent large armies from advancing. If Shu Cang were to invade Lian Yun, they would inevitably pass through Yinzhou. For thousands of years, although the relationship between Shu Cang and Lian Yun cannot be described as particularly good, they have coexisted peacefully. Yin Qian never expected that Shu Cang would suddenly launch an attack.
"I am not from a military background, so I am unsure what you require of me, Senior. If I can alleviate your worries, I will certainly do my best." Although Yin Qian had already provided a rough overview of the situation, Mo Wen still did not understand why Yin Qian had sought him out. It seemed unnecessary for him to participate in the fighting; Yinzhou had a strong military presence and was known for having the largest reserve of troops in Lian Yun. Despite years of peace leading to some neglect in military affairs, all the Empires maintained only enough City Defense forces to keep their cities stable and fend off Demon Beasts. Yinzhou, located to the north of Shu Cang and adjacent to Cloud Mist Forest, had seen fewer instances of Demon Beasts attacking cities recently, but it had once faced severe bandit problems. Because of this history, Yinzhou had the largest stationed troops in Lian Yun.
"According to Jian Ren, Xian Zhi has been well-versed in military texts since childhood. The reason for inviting Xian Zhi here is to let him assess the current situation and offer advice to the Old Man. To be honest, even now, the Old Man and his generals are quite confused about this matter." As he spoke about this issue, Yin Qian's expression revealed a hint of embarrassment; he was known as a descendant of a military family but now found himself seeking advice from a young child.
"War is a crucial matter for the nation; how can I speak on it?" While this might not be a national crisis, it was certainly significant for the Jin Family. As an outsider, he felt he should not speak out of turn. Moreover, he had never studied military strategy; his previous discussions with Yin Jianren were based on instincts that now seemed questionable. He wondered if someone had tampered with his memories.
"Ah, Xian Zhi need not be so cautious; consider it casual conversation over tea. What in this world cannot be discussed?" Yin Qian waved his hand dismissively.
"Then I shall take the liberty to speak freely and hope to entertain you, Senior. In warfare, speed is vital; striking unexpectedly catches the enemy off guard. The current invasion seems to capitalize on this principle. If I am not mistaken, the enemy is heading straight for Yinzhou City; the two northern posts are not their targets—Yinzhou City is. From a strategic standpoint, if they capture Yinzhou City, all of Lian Yun and even the entire continent will be left defenseless." Hearing Mo Wen's words made Yin Qian frown; he had considered this possibility but lacked certainty because it defied conventional wisdom. Noticing Yin Qian's silence, Mo Wen continued, "Yinzhou City is famously known as Lian Yun's Second City. If they take it down, not only will Lian Yun's defenses be wide open, but it will also serve as a deterrent. If Yinzhou City falls, the Empire will live in constant fear."
After saying this, Mo Wen fell silent, and an eerie quiet enveloped the chamber. Even Yin Jianren, who had been munching on fruit, paused mid-bite as if frozen in place.
"Uh... Brother He," he finally stammered after regaining his composure while gesturing uncertainly with his hands. "The kind of strategy you mentioned... doesn’t that mean many people would die if it were true?"
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