Chapter 441 - 290: Martial World Public Enemy and the Full Scope of the Death Spy Plan (15,000-Word Mega - )_8
Only the Gu Family seemed to waver, somewhat oppressed by the two families, and the disintegration of the Gu Family was also very coincidental. I can basically conclude that it was the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction intentionally pressuring the Gu Family, while the Court took advantage of the situation, causing the Gu Family to collapse from within.
The Court did not win over the Gu Family but instead cooperated with the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction to eliminate the Gu Family, with one goal in mind: to numb the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction. After all, these two families are deeply rooted in the Yun, Qing, and Liang Three States, and it’s impossible for them to be completely unaware of Yang Yuzhi’s plotting.
However, the internal turmoil in the Gu Family completely overshadowed Yang Yuzhi’s schemes. After the disintegration of the Gu Family, although Miss Gu Qi reassembled it, the Gu Family was severely weakened and no longer had the strength to resist the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction’s oppression. Reluctantly, they had to migrate and rely on the Court.
In the eyes of the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction, this was Yang Yuzhi’s clandestine doing, drawing a powerful ally for the Court. And they, having cleared away the unstable element of the Gu Family, were pleased. People tend to make mistakes and be deceived when they are happy.
At this time, the second step of Yang Yuzhi’s internal sabotage plan began. The groundwork he laid by introducing the White Lotus Sect into Yunzhou came into play. He used an overt internal sabotage plan to deceive, making everyone think he was intent on eliminating the White Lotus Sect.
But in reality, he deliberately gave the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction a bait they could not resist."
Gu Zhan furrowed his brow and said, "I understand what you mean; the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction hadn’t truly resolved to oppose the Court. Yang Yuzhi used the White Lotus Sect as bait, creating a golden opportunity for them that they could not refuse!"
Rong Yichu smiled and said, "Exactly, the White Lotus Sect has been plotting rebellion, and everyone knows it. Yang Yuzhi’s internal sabotage plan in Linjiang City appeared aimed at luring the White Lotus Sect, but it was actually intended to lure the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction.
The Ling Family and the Dugu Faction didn’t know Yang Yuzhi was plotting against them; they only saw that Yang Yuzhi was plotting against the White Lotus Sect. So, they meddled, causing Dragon Pass to fall, leading to three hundred thousand troops dying far from home."
At this point, Rong Yichu took a deep breath and sighed, "Yang Yuzhi is truly ruthless. He used his entire family, wife, children, and close apprentice-brother, along with all of Linjiang City, as the first pawn, successfully deceiving the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction into believing Yang Yuzhi was planning against the White Lotus Sect.
And then, the most terrifying part unfolded. The second pawn in Yang Yuzhi’s game emerged: the Grand General of Yunzhou and the three hundred thousand troops of Dragon Pass, along with the entire Northern Territory of Yunzhou falling, countless civilians tragically perishing, homes destroyed and families broken.
By this point, the Ling Family and the Dugu Faction had been completely outmaneuvered by Yang Yuzhi. They could not believe Yang Yuzhi would wager such a massive bet — the bones of three hundred thousand soldiers at Dragon Pass and countless wrongful souls in the Northern Territory.
The Ling Family and the Dugu Faction did not believe Yang Yuzhi dared to place such a wager, nor did they believe the cautious, timid, and evasive Emperor in the Court had such courage. They trusted more in their control over the Yun, Qing, and Liang Three States."
Gu Zhan’s mouth twitched violently, and he said, "Yang Yuzhi’s internal sabotage plan is truly vicious!"
Rong Yichu nodded and said, "Honestly, when I extrapolated to this point, I also found it hard to believe. I also realized just how terrifying Yang Yuzhi is. If it weren’t for you, my Lord, I really wouldn’t want to threaten him."
Gu Zhan narrowed his eyes and said, "Continue."
"The third step,"
Rong Yichu set down the teacup in his hand and said, "The third step is also the most critical conclusion to the plan. In this step, Yang Yuzhi was very cautious, not daring to make the slightest mistake, because if there were any flaws, the entire plan would collapse.
Therefore, Yang Yuzhi confined himself within Linjiang City, then publicly cast suspicion on Marquis Chengyang, Ling Hao, and summoned the Astronomical Bureau along with Marquis Liu to constrain Marquis Chengyang. Every move he made was executed without the slightest error.
He had to make Marquis Chengyang believe that he was just beginning to suspect him. If he was careless, Marquis Chengyang would sense something amiss and abandon the plan. Every step had to ensure that Marquis Chengyang believed he was succeeding in his scheming.
Thus, the third sacrifice came, which was Marquis Liu and his army. Countless were killed and injured on the Celestial Decree Pass front line, and Marquis Liu nearly lost his life. At this time, Marquis Chengyang, Ling Hao, seized the opportunity to rise to power and take control of Yunzhou’s military authority.
By this point, Ling Hao believed he had control over the entire situation. The internal sabotage plan was eighty percent successful, and at this time, Yang Yuzhi was ready to start his fourth step!
Yang Yuzhi, thirty years ago, left a groundwork in Yunxi that directly contributed to the righteous-demonic war. For this, Yang Yuzhi spared no effort. From the righteous-demonic war forty years ago to this one now, spanning more than thirty years — the scope was vast, but he succeeded.
He kept Yunxi stable for so many years, and now, when he needed it, it was in turmoil again. One person was crucial in this, and that was Mo Jingzhou."
Gu Zhan narrowed his eyes and said, "Mo Jingzhou’s injuries..."
Rong Yichu nodded and said, "Back when Yang Yuzhi was being hunted by the entire Martial World, Mo Jingzhou, out of loyalty, escorted him over a thousand miles, leaving a body full of hidden injuries. This year, they erupted completely. Before dying, to resolve the Cyan Gorge Covenant, he gave his all to promote the righteous-demonic war."
Gu Zhan took a deep breath,
In his mind appeared the hunched yet kindly-faced Yang Yuzhi, and suddenly a shiver ran down his spine, and he sighed, "This Yang Yuzhi... truly, the more you think about it, the more terrifying it becomes!"