Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 960: Chapter 679: Strike the Snake at Its Weak Spot

Yanqing State, in the central army camp of Chongshan Town.

Yang Chengye was discussing the next strategic layout with his subordinate generals.

They had temporarily completed the encirclement of the Capital City on all sides, but the Da Liang army continued to defend the Capital City without any intention of launching an attack.

This did not align with their plan.

According to their plan, they wanted to lure the snake out of its hole.

The encirclement from all sides meant a dispersal of forces, giving the Da Liang army opportunities to divide and conquer, smashing them individually.

Yang Chengye didn’t want to attack the high-walled and deep-moated Capital City; he wanted to lure the Da Liang army out. However, the Da Liang army had no intention of leaving the Capital City, rendering his carefully orchestrated battle plan futile.

“Everyone, what are your thoughts?”

Yang Chengye looked at those in the tent.

Within the tent were two veteran generals, Niu Zhuang and Yang Mingwu, along with a group of young commanders including Yang Qinhua, Liang Xiu, Song Jie, and Lu Miaoheng.

Luo Feiyu commanded the Eastern Army, and Yang Qinteng was in charge of commanding the Western Army; they were not present.

Niu Zhuang pondered while looking at the map.

At this point, they were already not far from the Capital City, only a little over five hundred li. If the Da Liang army still didn’t attack, they would have no choice but to march to the Capital City and engage in a siege battle.

“Marquis, the ones who should be anxious now aren’t us, but the Da Liang army. We have a continuous supply of provisions, but the Da Liang army doesn’t. Although they currently occupy the Capital City, there’s not much provisions inside the city. They can’t afford to drag this out.”

Yang Chengye nodded slightly. Their greatest advantage was not fearing a war of attrition; the longer it dragged on, the more advantageous it would be for them.

They had a year’s worth of provisions stored, along with support from overseas at Divine Wood Island. Even if the war lasted a year, they could afford the consumption.

For Da Liang, it was different. Although Da Liang now occupied several provinces, the livelihoods in the three provinces of Longyuan hadn’t recovered, making it impossible to provide Da Liang with much provisions. As for Shanhe Province and Bashu, they were even less able to provide food to Da Liang.

“We can stall for a while, drag it out until their provisions run low, until they have no choice but to leave the city and engage!” Niu Zhuang thought this was the most prudent approach at the moment.

Yang Chengye felt that this was too passive, but he couldn’t think of a better plan at the moment.

Siege?

Currently, he was not facing the Da Rong Court, but the Da Liang army.

The Da Liang army was able to easily capture the Capital City because the morale inside the city was scattered, coupled with Wang He’s defection during battle.

But if they were to siege, they would face a Da Liang army that had just won a battle and was full of high morale.

Therefore, he was reluctant to siege.

Just as Yang Chengye hesitated over whether to delay a little longer, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the camp.

“Salute to Old Marquis!”

The personal followers responsible for guarding outside the camp saluted.

Old Marquis!

Yang Chengye paused, then rejoiced.

My dear grandfather finally decided to appear!

Before he even got up to leave the camp, the curtain of the tent was already lifted, and Yang Zhenshan, An Yuxing, Zhou Tianci, and Liang Shengze entered in succession.

“Salute to Old Marquis!”

The generals inside the tent simultaneously saluted.

“Grandson salutes Grandfather!” Yang Chengye also rose to salute.

Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly and said calmly, “No need for formalities!”

Without any formality, he raised his head to look at the map hanging on the screen.

After everyone straightened up, he finally spoke, “You’re planning to delay?”

Niu Zhuang replied, “Old Marquis, it’s not about delaying, but rather letting Da Liang wear out their provisions first and lowering their morale!”

Yang Zhenshan shook his head, then walked up to the senior position, unceremoniously removing his grandson from it.

At this point, the weaknesses of Chongshan Town were exposed; they lacked an experienced strategist.

Both Niu Zhuang and Yang Mingwu were veteran generals who had been through many battles, but neither excelled in strategizing.