in2ebook Chapter 269 Awkward Situation, No Way Out
Chapter 269 Awkward Situation, No Way Out
"Judging from the current situation, the collapse of the Feng clique has become an unchangeable fact. The outcome and final conclusion will depend on the choice Cao Xin makes."
Xu Zhenlin narrowed his eyes slightly, carefully studied the various messages transmitted by the intelligence channels, and analyzed them calmly.
"However, just from Cao Xin's actions like personally heading to the battlefield, it's very likely that he's determined to go all out, putting all his chips on the line and fighting to the death for this last chance."
Hearing this, Duan Tianlin couldn't help but sneer coldly.
Recalling all the experiences he had had in the past, his face instantly became gloomier and colder.
After a moment's silence, Duan Tianlin suddenly asked.
"Then in your opinion, will Zhang Ye give Cao Xin a relatively decent ending?"
Faced with this question, Xu Zhenlin hesitated for a moment, then slowly shook his head, indicating that it was difficult to predict.
"Well, it's really hard to say... After all, the development of things is full of variables, and no one can accurately predict the final outcome."
There were some things he was not comfortable saying, but now he could already understand Zhang Ye's feelings.
At the beginning, I let Duan Xi go on a whim, and I thought that everything would be calm. However, who would have thought that it would lead to such a shocking event as the comeback of Exploding Qujiang.
Now, fate seems to be playing a joke on him again, and another round of difficult choices is before him.
This time, I’m afraid it will not be easy for Cao Xin to escape unscathed.
In the final analysis, it was Xu Zhenlin's brilliant operation that, like an indestructible dam, cut off the escape route for these old guys who could have enjoyed their old age in peace and contentment.
You know, no one wants to see his kindness and good deeds being exploited and deceived, and even less willing to leave himself a time bomb that may explode suddenly at any time. If he is soft-hearted and lets those old guys go, they may jump out one day and bite him back fiercely.
"Alas..." After a long silence, Duan Tianlin finally let out a long sigh, his face filled with emotion. He slowly said, "For people like us, perhaps only by dying on the battlefield can we find ultimate peace and belonging."
Xu Zhenlin's face was gloomy and complicated, and his thoughts had already drifted to the situation where Cao Xin was.
Put yourself in his shoes and think about it. If it was him who was in trouble at this moment, he would definitely not have the slightest intention of backing down this time.
Once the large army is in danger of being defeated, it will be time for him to resolutely commit suicide!
"Let's not talk about it..." Duan Tianlin slowly stood up, walked to the desk with slightly heavy steps, picked up a cigar, put it to the tip of his nose and smelled it carefully.
The rich and mellow aroma of tobacco calmed him down a little, but his eyes were involuntarily drawn to the huge map spread out in front of him.
"How should we respond next?"
His voice was low and solemn, and it was obvious that he was in extreme inner conflict.
Xu Zhenlin, who was standing by, heard this, thought for a moment, and answered without hesitation.
"In my opinion, we have two choices before us. Either we go all out to seize the Central Plains, or we try to exchange with Zhang Ye and take over Zhili Province."
Having said this, he paused and then added.
"However, if you want to obtain Zhili Province, you will probably face many difficulties."
Duan Tianlin nodded slightly, indicating his agreement with Xu Zhenlin. He muttered to himself.
"Yes, Zhang Ye is not stupid. The condition we agreed upon was to gain control of the Central Plains. If we suddenly propose to exchange it for Zhili Province, it will not bring any substantial benefits to him. Naturally, he will not agree easily."
Thinking of this, Duan Tianlin couldn't help feeling frustrated. He had thought the plan was perfect, but he didn't expect it to be so difficult to implement in practice.
Xu Zhenlin looked at Duan Tianlin, who looked a little disappointed, and comforted him.
"Actually, this can't be entirely blamed on us. The situation is changing rapidly, and many situations are unforeseen. When we decided to take over the Central Plains Province, we wanted to use it as a springboard to smoothly pass through the capital and then gain a firm foothold in the Central Plains."
"After the fierce battle between the Feng clique and Fengbei ends, we will join forces with Feng Yuxiang to attack the Feng clique. At that time, we will voluntarily give up the Central Plains and then occupy Zhili Province and the capital in one fell swoop. However, it seems that this wishful thinking is difficult to carry out now."
Duan Tianlin nodded helplessly, secretly regretting that he had thought things were too simple.
However, now that things have come to this, regret is of no use. The most important thing right now is to come up with a solution as soon as possible to get out of the current predicament.
"How about this, we just give the capital to Zhang Ye! We only want the Central Plains."
After careful consideration, a new idea suddenly emerged in Duan Tianlin's mind.
In his opinion, although the capital city is extremely noble as the capital, in terms of military strategic value, it is far inferior to the vast Central Plains Province.
Rather than continuing to be trapped here and being controlled by others, it would be better to give it up and move to the Feng Shui treasure land of Central Plains, so as to seek a free and unrestrained living space for myself.
"But once we leave the capital, what should we do with the northern borderlands? While the resources there aren't particularly abundant, it's vast and expansive, making it an ideal place to station troops."
"If we give up the capital so easily, it means we must also give up the entire northern region."
After hearing Duan Tianlin's words, Xu Zhenlin couldn't help but frown. After carefully studying the other party's idea, he began to analyze it in an orderly manner:
"Besides, once the Feng clique is completely defeated, both Qianhu Province and Jiangyou Province will be taken over by the Independence Army. Then, the entire eastern and central regions of the Great Xia Kingdom will fall into their hands. Even if we can retreat to the Central Plains as we wish, I'm afraid we will still find it difficult to escape the difficult situation of being attacked from both sides!"