Shui Wuyin analyzed calmly, "According to young master's description, Mi Kongqun's ability should be above the eighth peak, but not the ninth peak. If he was at the ninth peak, he would've recovered completely and wouldn't have been injured by the four young masters' attacks … If he was below the eighth peak, he would've been killed in the previous battle. This subordinate guesses that this person's true ability should be hovering between the eighth peak intermediate and ace peak. There shouldn't be too much of a difference. "
Yun Yang nodded.
He was listening to Shui Wuyin's analysis attentively, trying to find out the difference between his and Shui Wuyin's way of thinking.
As the saying went, a wise man would always make a mistake, a fool would always be right. Only by listening patiently to constructive suggestions and learning from each other's strengths to make up for their shortcomings could the plan be truly comprehensive. Moreover, Shui Wuyin was no fool. Although he was meticulous and could not compare to Yun Yang when it came to dealing with the ever-changing situation on the battlefield, his thoughts were much more thorough than Yun Yang's.
"There's one more thing. Mi Kongqun was severely injured by Ling Xiaozui. It's said that he's still recuperating. According to experience, with the recovery speed of an eighth peak ace expert, with the aid of heaven and earth treasures and medicine, even a severe internal injury can be healed within a month. However, Mi Kongqun's injury originated from Ling Xiaozui and was done intentionally … This subordinate thinks that even if Mi Kongqun has recovered a little, it must be very limited."
"I even suspect that Mi Kongqun might not even be able to completely eliminate Ling Xiaozui's sword energy!"
"Therefore, Mi Kongqun's best state now is only at the seventh peak ace level. It's impossible for him to be higher. If Ling Xiaozui's sword energy still has lingering effects, it can further restrict him. A deliberate attack can cause his injuries to erupt and his combat power to plummet."
"Based on this, as long as young master strikes at the right time, there's a ninety-percent chance of killing Mi Kongqun while he's unprepared!"
Shui Wuyin said, "With a ninety-percent chance of success, there's no need to worry about this target anymore. It can be done with just the right time and a little patience."
Yun Yang nodded lightly.
Regarding Mi Kongqun, Shui Wuyin's judgment was almost exactly the same as what he had expected. However, Shui Wuyin's analysis was corroborated from various aspects; the conclusion he came to after synthesizing them was much more meticulous.
"The second target is the advisor of the Crown Prince's residence … Han Wufei, that's confirmed. However, this subordinate still feels that it's overkill to specifically target this person. Han Wufei is only a small fish; killing him won't help the bigger picture and might alert the enemy instead. After all, our most important target is He Hanqing and He Hanqing is untouchable at this stage. It's better to leave it for the last target. "
"As for the third target that Young Master mentioned, a high-ranking military general. The scope of this point seemed to be a little general. If I want to make a complete confirmation, I'll need Young Master to give me the authority to come into contact with all the generals in the military who fit this type of physique and temper … Then, I'll be able to find the doubts in them before I can confirm it. Right now, we don't have any specific information to analyze, so it's difficult to identify, so we can only postpone it. "
"The two military targets. According to Young Master's current direction of suspicion, you've eliminated the eastern troop, which is Tie Zheng's men. However, this subordinate thinks that this side can't be eliminated yet! "
Shui Wuyin's voice was raspy, but each sentence and word was filled with composure and confidence.
Yun Yang's gaze flickered.
"It's not necessarily that there's no traitor within the eastern troop. Tie Zheng was attacked from all sides in the battle that day and was in dire straits. If it wasn't for Young Master's timely assistance and display your prowess to turn the tide, there might not even be an eastern troop today. The key to victory that day was outside the battlefield. Han Sanhe had led the cavalry to Marshal Iron's back, forming a two-pronged attack. This incident was too bizarre and illogical. Even if the Residence of East Defense was the scapegoat, it's still a little far-fetched to say that only the Residence of East Defense was involved in this matter. "
Shui Wuyin looked at Yun Yang and said slowly, "However, if there's an additional general who's familiar with the military's arrangements, who leaked the movement of our troops and the defensive loophole … then it's only appropriate and logical."
Yun Yang shuddered as he slowly raised his head to look at Shui Wuyin, a thoughtful look in his eyes.
"Also, even if there's a traitor within the eastern troop and we've confirmed who the traitor belongs to and even uprooted him … we can't be sure that there's no more infiltration of the Four Seasons Tower's men in the other three troops, including the Board of War."
Shui Wuyin said, "Therefore, all of these need to be investigated in detail, or even re-examined completely."
Yun Yang nodded silently.
"Besides that, there's another point …" Shui Wuyin continued, "Young Master, it's not certain that there aren't any Four Seasons Tower's men lying in ambush in Tiantang City's marketplace or among the civil officials in the imperial court …"
"This needs to be investigated in detail as well." Shui Wuyin said, "Allow me to remind young master of something. As the Four Seasons Tower's Supreme Lord Spring Frost, He Hanqing's position is highly revered, second only to one and above tens of thousands. Yet, he's rooted in Tiantang City for so many years and has served three generations of the monarch. Why?"
"This can completely explain that Tiantang City is the base camp of the Four Seasons Tower's Supreme Lord Spring Frost! It's also where the Hall of Spring's headquarters is located! Since Tiantang City is where the Hall of Spring's headquarters is located, it's highly possible that at least more than half of the Hall of Spring's forces are located within the Empire of Yutang's borders. Tiantang City is of utmost importance. If there are eighty people in the Empire of Yutang's Hall of Spring, then there should be no less than fifty people in Tiantang City. "
"This is the only way to explain why He Hanqing has been operating here for so many years!"
"This also indirectly explains why He Hanqing has no intention of moving even though he's been caught by Ling Xiaozui and could be in danger at any time. That's because he firmly believes that no one can do anything to him here!"
"If this is the case, the source of He Hanqing's confidence must be in Tiantang City. He must be strong enough to be like this."
"And tyrannical strength is a large number of experts, or a deeply rooted and unbreakable network of relationships."
"Since He Hanqing is Supreme Lord Spring Frost, there must be many experts in the Hall of Spring of the Four Seasons Tower in Tiantang City. At the very least, there must be at least thirty to forty people. Young master's target is only a few people; the numbers don't match up at all! "
"Furthermore, if our focus is too narrow, accidents will happen at any time. Our capabilities obviously can't withstand any accidents. Once they happen, we'll be in an unprecedented passive state."
"Therefore, my final conclusion is that the Hall of Spring of the Four Seasons Tower has at least thirty people. Young master has said that the eunuch you killed was from the Hall of Autumn. This means that there are a large portion of the Hall of Spring here and also some of the Hall of Autumn's tentacles. Adding both together … the Four Seasons Tower's forces will increase once again."
"In summary, the battle in Tiantang City will be of utmost importance and will be extremely difficult."
Shui Wuyin analyzed the details bit by bit and finally came to this conclusion.
Yun Yang nodded slowly with a solemn expression.
"Hmm … there are still two areas in young master's previous judgment that are wrong." Shui Wuyin sucked in a breath, looking a little hesitant, but he spoke bravely in the end.
Yun Yang mused and said, "Speak."
"There are two areas that young master seems to have never paid attention to!"
Since Shui Wuyin had spoken, he did not hesitate anymore and said, "One is women! Up until now, all the Four Seasons Tower people that young master has encountered have been men, but it doesn't mean that there aren't any women in the Four Seasons Tower. In young master's choice of targets, you have subconsciously eliminated all women. Young master has been in the military all year round; all you see are men and your enemies are men too. Therefore, you have subconsciously eliminated women. Although this is understandable, it's still a major flaw. "
"The Four Seasons Tower's influence is so vast. It's easy to imagine that the spies they've planted would never overlook the power of women. Many a time, many places, many environments, and many things can only be entered and done by women. After all, women have some innate advantages that men don't have …"
Shui Wuyin said, "Therefore, we have to reorganize and check the information in this area. In our current understanding, men and women must be treated equally."
Yun Yang sighed and said, "Yes, I have indeed neglected this point. If it weren't for your reminder, I'm afraid I would still be like this, until … I suffer a huge loss."
"This is my fault, a huge mistake."
Yun Yang acknowledged it with a pained expression.
A hint of admiration flashed in Shui Wuyin's eyes. Recognizing one's mistake immediately and correcting it – this was a quality that surpassed others.
"What about the second point that I've missed?"
Yun Yang asked humbly, his tone tinged with a hint of seeking guidance.
"The second point that young master has missed is …" Shui Wuyin thought about his words and said, "Young master's vision is too high. You've always been fixated on the top. You've never looked down … "
Yun Yang frowned and said, "Look down? What do you mean by that?"
"Including the people in the palace, the crown prince's residence, the generals, Supreme Lord Spring Frost, and the Four Seasons Tower's highest authority, Mr. Nian …"
"Including the blacksmith, Chu Tianlang and the censor whom young master has already killed …"
Shui Wuyin said, "In the eyes of ordinary people, all of them are existences that have transcended … In other words, these people themselves possess the power to overturn the clouds and rain … It is also because of this that they have caught Young Master's attention. But on the other hand, Young Master's attention has never been placed on the commoners."
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