The Song Nation's capital, Song City: In a remote residence in Song City: This residence was called the Tian Residence.
It was already late at night, but the main meeting hall of the Tian Residence was brightly lit.
Only two people were in the hall. One of them was Gu Hai, who had been at the Gu Residence not long ago.
Gu Hai looked travel-worn as if he had traveled a long distance. The only difference was that his snow-white hair was now pitch-black. Not a single strand of white hair remained.
The other person was a yellow-robed man in his thirties. He had a square face, thick eyebrows, and bright eyes.
"Adoptive Father, you came really quickly!" The yellow-robed man smiled as he handed over a hot towel.
Gu Hai received the towel and gently wiped his face and hands before returning it to the yellow-robed man.
"I'm already old. In a few more years, I won't be able to run anymore. We cannot fail this time!" Gu Hai said seriously.
The yellow-robed man, Gu Han, immediately poured a cup of tea for Gu Hai. Then, he handed it to Gu Hai respectfully.
"Adoptive Father, did the Clear River Sect's Sect Master agree?" Gu Han asked with some anticipation.
Gu Hai nodded. "That's right. Otherwise, I would not have come!"
"That's great. If Adoptive Father can break through to the Innate Realm, my Gu Clan can prosper for another hundred years. No, Adoptive Father only lacks this opportunity. Once you break through, no one will be able to stop Adoptive Father!" Gu Han said with some excitement.
"I watched you brothers grow up. Your foundations are all extremely outstanding. Even without me, you would have entered the Immortal Sect sooner or later!" Gu Hai smiled.
"No, Big Brother and I believe in Adoptive Father!" Gu Han said seriously.
"Alright. Guqin is currently overseeing the Chen Nation's Hulao Pass in my name. Gao Xianzhi's army can attack at any time. Time is of the essence. Tell me about the Song Nation first. Your father has not been to the Song Nation for ten years already. What's so special about this war between the two nations? "Gu Hai asked in a deep voice.
Gu Han's expression turned solemn as he nodded, "Yes. This time, Gao Xianzhi has received King Song's orders to be the commander in chief of the expedition against Chen Daewon. She will be in charge of the deployment of the military forces. However, King Song is also worried. Thus, he allowed the Crown Prince to be the vice commander and follow the army. This can be considered as monitoring Gao Xianzhi. However, the Crown Prince doesn't have military authority. I have been in the Song Nation for eight years and am in charge of all the shops in the Song Nation. According to Adoptive Father's request, I changed my name to Tian Han. Over the years, I have been supporting the Crown Prince with all my financial resources. We even helped the Crown Prince become the heir apparent. Hence, I have gained the Crown Prince's trust! "
"Crown Prince?" Gu Hai's expression changed slightly.
"Yes!"
"Over the years, you have collected a lot of information on the Song Nation's officials, right?" Gu Hai asked.
"Yes, it has been organized into a book!" Gu Han nodded.
Gu Hai nodded and said, "Send all the information on the Song Nation's officials to me immediately. I want to study it and figure out how to rebel against the nation!"
"Father, you rushed all the way here. Are you not going to rest?" Gu Han asked worriedly.
"There's no need. Time does not wait for me. Hurry!" Gu Hai said seriously.
"Yes!" Gu Han answered.
Clear River Sect, Sect Master's Hall:
The Clear River Sect Master and the First Song Sect Master continued accompanying Venerable Liu Nian and that young woman.
Everyone looked at the map.
"Venerable Liu Nian, why don't you deduce how the two nations' armies will operate?" the young woman asked with a smile.
"Gao Xianzhi's army has high morale. At this moment, they should be charging straight for Hulao Pass. The Chen Nation's King of Chen has fallen, and their morale has declined. This is the best time to do so. Furthermore, this Gu Hai is just a merchant. Changing his commander at the last minute is a taboo for military strategists. Gao Xianzhi is an extremely smart person.
"Oh? You don't think highly of this Gu Hai?" the young woman asked out of curiosity.
"It is useless. There is no time. That Gao Xianzhi is not a stupid person. How could he allow others to retaliate? "Venerable Liu Nian smiled.
"Report!"
Suddenly, a shout came from outside the hall.
"Ha! The messenger is here. Let's see if Venerable Liu Nian's deduction is correct or not," the young woman said with a smile.
Soon, a white-clad man entered the hall.
"Greetings, Sect Master. Greetings, Hall Master! Greetings, Clear River Sect Master!" that white-clad man said.
"How is it? Did Gao Xianzhi's army head straight for Hulao Pass? "the First Song Sect Master asked.
However, that white-clad man shook his head and said, "They did not head straight for Hulao Pass. Instead, they stopped and slowly collected the surrounding cities."
"Oh?" Venerable Liu Nian felt slightly stunned.
"What's going on?" the First Song Sect Master asked with a glare.
"This disciple has been following Gao Xianzhi, obtaining first-hand information at all times. I immediately reported back. Originally, after breaking through the three passes and reorganizing the eight-hundred-thousand-strong army, we planned to leave five hundred thousand behind to slowly collect the surrounding cities. The remaining three hundred thousand were to follow Gao Xianzhi and head straight for Hulao Pass. However, we suddenly received news that the Chen Nation activated Gu Hai. So, Gao Xianzhi immediately stopped," the white-clad man said.
"Oh? Because of Gu Hai? "The Clear River Sect Master's eyes lit up.
The white-clad man nodded reluctantly.
"How can that be? That Gu Hai is just an old man waiting for death. Why would Gao Xianzhi fear him?" the First Song Sect Master asked with a glare.
The white-clad man said bitterly, "Gao Xianzhi reacted extremely intensely and immediately sent a letter back to the Song Emperor. We need to immediately monitor all the merchants in the country to prevent them from causing chaos. At the same time, we need to immediately control the grain stores and herb stores to prevent Gu Hai from using commercial means to cut off the army's needs."
"Gao Xianzhi is too sensitive. How can an insignificant merchant affect the war situation? Grain stores? Herb stores? Can Gu Hai affect the entire Song Nation? "the First Song Sect Master immediately asked in rage.
The white-clad man smiled bitterly and said, "This disciple asked him that as well. Gao Xianzhi said yes!"
The First Song Sect Master: "…!"
"Hahahahaha!" The Clear River Sect Master felt very carefree.
Venerable Liu Nian and the young woman exchanged looks, showing some surprise.
"What's the situation now?" the First Song Sect Master asked.
"I heard that the Song Nation has already taken control of the situation. The Song Nation sent a large number of soldiers to guard the front lines and provide sufficient grain and herbs to ensure that nothing goes wrong," the white-clad man said.
"Since there are no problems with the grain and herbs, why have they not attacked yet?" the First Song Sect Master asked.
"Gao Xianzhi said that it is more important to take over the surrounding cities first, cutting off any possibility of the Chen Nation resisting. Hence, the trip to Hulao Pass has been put on hold for now. Gao Xianzhi said that when three-quarters of the Chen Nation's territory is taken over, the people at Hulao Pass will definitely panic. With each day that passes, this panic will fester. When we reach Hulao Pass in the future, we will be able to take it without attacking, "the white-clad man said.
"Oh? Psychological warfare? However, this will take a long time, "Venerable Liu Nian said with a frown.
The First Song Sect Master said seriously, "Psychological warfare? How long is this going to take? Isn't Gao Xianzhi a divine strategist? Is he afraid of an old man who appeared out of nowhere? "
"This disciple asked the same question before," the white-clad man said with a bitter smile.
"Oh? What did Gao Xianzhi say? "Venerable Liu Nian asked out of curiosity.
"Gao Xianzhi said that although Gu Hai is a merchant, he is the best at using soldiers," the white-clad man said bitterly.
The Clear River Sect Master's eyes suddenly lit up. This was Gao Xianzhi's evaluation. Best in the world? How could that be? However, the Clear River Sect Master felt happy when he heard Gao Xianzhi's evaluation. Perhaps the Chen Nation can really turn the tide?
"Best at using soldiers?" The young woman's interest was piqued.
"Hall Master, the horizons of these mortals are limited to this mundane region and the six mundane nations. They cannot be taken seriously," the white-clad man immediately said with a smile.
"Cut the crap. Why did that Gao Xianzhi say that Gu Hai is the best at using soldiers? Furthermore, based on how he uses soldiers, Gao Xianzhi is incredibly confident and proud. Why is he so cautious? "the young woman asked.
"Yes, this humble one asked Gao Xianzhi as well. Gao Xianzhi told me the truth. This Gu Hai did indeed command soldiers in the past. Furthermore, he achieved startling results," the white-clad man said.
"Oh? Why did you not report this earlier? Didn't you say that Gu Hai has always been a merchant? "the young woman asked with a frown.
At that time, Gu Hai was thirty years old. Somehow, he got acquainted with the Chen Nation Monarch, Chen Taiji. At that time, there were eight mundane nations in this region. The Chen Nation was the smallest, and it was in danger of being destroyed. Gu Hai secretly became Chen Taiji's military advisor, helping Chen Taiji with military operations. In a short time, he resolved all the dangers. Furthermore, under Gu Hai's command, the Chen Nation's army marched forward proudly, becoming unrivaled. "
"Oh? Invincible? "The young girl asked in surprise.
Back then, the Chen Nation destroyed one of the eight nations, startling everyone. They worked together with the six nations to attack the Chen Nation together, "the white-clad man recalled." The Chen Nation, which was on the verge of being destroyed, suddenly turned into a song in the wind, destroying a large nation at that time. Then, they went on to conquer the world. At that time, the Chen Nation destroyed one of the eight nations, startling everyone. They worked together with the other six nations to attack the Chen Nation together, "the white-clad man said as he recalled." Yes, the Chen Nation, which was on the verge of destruction, suddenly turned into a song in the wind, destroying a large nation at that time. Then, they went on to conquer the world. Back then, the Chen Nation destroyed one of the eight nations, startling everyone. They worked together with the six nations to attack the Chen Nation together, "the white-clad man said.
Venerable Liu Nian's expression changed slightly. "Using the calamity of the Chen State to turn defeat into victory, even defeating a large country and fighting against the allied armies of the six countries?"
"Yes, that is what Gao Xianzhi said. Gu Hai's command of the army was simply too legendary. When the allied armies of the six countries arrived, Gu Hai still toyed with them in the palm of his hand. The two million strong army of the six countries fell short of success. Then, the Chen State took advantage of the situation and destroyed another country," the white-clad man said.
"Destroyed another country?" the young girl exclaimed in shock.
"Yes. The army that Gu Hai commanded was like the rivers that flowed into the sea. They did not reject anyone who came, even daring to take in enemy troops. Hence, the Chen Nation grew stronger and stronger. Gao Xianzhi's father was also an incredible general back then. He was a member of the allied armies. After the battle with Gu Hai, he submitted wholeheartedly and no longer had the confidence to fight. Hence, he retired and returned to his hometown. Back then, Gu Hai's army was like an unsheathed divine sword. Everywhere the divine sword went, everything turned to dust. At that time, Gu Hai prepared to settle the five nations in one go. However, the various large sects interfered, preventing the Chen Nation from going to war. Even so, the remaining five nations still felt some lingering fear in their hearts. For decades, they did not dare to attack the Chen Nation, "the white-clad man explained.
The Clear River Sect Master frowned slightly and said, "Back then, a few sects came to me. For the sake of the sect's interests, I was the one who gave the order for Chen Taiji to stop fighting. It turned out that Chen Taiji was not the one leading the army but Gu Hai?"
"To think that Gu Hai is so incredible at commanding the army." A bright light flashed in the young girl's eyes.
"Gao Xianzhi said that his father found out about Gu Hai's manipulation of the situation by chance. After he retired and returned to his hometown, he continuously collected information about Gu Hai's previous battles and organized them into books. Since young, he had Gao Xianzhi familiarize himself with military books. Gao Xianzhi said that his father had researched for many years and knew how terrifying Gu Hai was. Hence, he prepared to use the most reliable method to take down Hulao Pass," the white-clad man said.
"Earlier, you said that Gu Hai fought one hundred battles for five years without losing a single battle?" Venerable Liu Nian asked out of curiosity.
"He fought so many battles in just five years?"
"Yes, that is what Gao Xianzhi said. He said that Gu Hai could fight several battles at the same time. In just five years, he made the Chen Nation, which was on the verge of destruction, the strongest of the six nations. However, for some reason, he got into a conflict with Chen Taiji. Hence, he stopped participating in the military and politics, becoming just a rich man. However, even as a rich man, he became the richest man of the six nations," the white-clad man said with a bitter smile.
In the main hall, everyone was silent for a long time because all of this sounded a little too strange.
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