Chapter 37: Taming the Horse Plan

  Wang Yuezai stayed in the dormitory for two whole days before coming out. However, he had roughly completed a combat plan aimed at the Ma family army. In the plan, he detailed his opinions on the importance of Qinghai and Gansu provinces controlled by the Ma family army, as well as the benefits of digesting the 100,000-strong Ma family army for western Sichuan. Finally, he also mentioned some relevant ideas, including the combat effectiveness of the Qing-Ma army. All these will become reference materials for Wang Xiao and other high-level officials in western Sichuan to make decisions.

  After leaving the dormitory, Wang Yuezhe looked very tired but excited. In just over a month after joining the army, he had already made great achievements and came up with such a strategic plan, which would surely thoroughly change his image in the minds of the high-level officials in Chuanxi! He wanted to take over Chuanxi smoothly, and couldn't do without the support of these people. And to gain their support, there was no other way but to show off his own abilities.

  "Wang Wei, take this plan and send it to the headquarters, let them help me forward it back to Father!" Wang Yuze said.

  "Alright!" Wang Wei nodded. Wang Wei knew Zhang Shusen, but just didn't tell Wang Yuezhe about it. However, Wang Yuezhe believed that Wang Xiao must have made some preparations in the army, otherwise he wouldn't have let him come to this place for service.

  Looking at the blue sky after the snow, Wang Yuezhe's mood is very comfortable. If this plan can be valued, he will be able to save a long period of time and enter the eyes of the high-level officials in Chuanxi earlier. Only by being recognized by the high-level officials in Chuanxi in terms of ability, can he ensure the smooth transition of power after Wang Xiao's hundred years.

  A month later, Wang Yuezhe's handwritten plan was placed on Wang Xiao's desk. By then it was already December and Sichuan had entered the depths of winter. However, the temperature in the Sichuan Basin remained above zero degrees Celsius, and this year Chengdu still hadn't seen any snow.

  Wang Xiao was reading Wang Yuze's plan page by page under the bright light. When he was told by Wang Quan that this was a plan written by Wang Yuze himself, he was extremely surprised. Although after Wang Yuze got married, it seemed like he had grown up a lot, and Wang Xiao's impression of him also changed a lot. But only when he saw the plan written by Wang Yuze with his own eyes did he have an earth-shattering change in his heart.

  When Wang Yuze and his men defeated Ma Qi's elite troops, the news reached Wang Xiao on the second day. Although the snow had blocked the mountain, a telegraph line had been set up between Chuandong and Changdu, allowing for communication. At that time, Wang Xiao was very worried, not expecting Wang Yuze to face war so soon. It wasn't until Wang Yuze achieved a great victory and captured Ma Qi that Wang Xiao finally felt at ease. He completely understood Wang Yuze's every move during the battle, which made him feel extremely relieved. He knew that Wang Yuze had truly grown up and was gradually becoming a qualified successor to take over Sichuan.

  "Haha, great! As expected of my son! My son would never be a waste!" Wang Xiao placed the thin plan book on his desk and laughed loudly. He laughed so hard that tears flowed out before he finally stopped. However, after laughing, he started coughing violently again, his face full of wrinkles turned bright red, looking extremely uncomfortable.

  "Old man, are you alright?" Wang Quan rushed over upon seeing this and patted Wang Xiao's back.

  It wasn't until a while later that Wang Xiao's cough finally subsided. His face was even paler than when Wang Yuze had left.

  "Alright, Wang Quan, I'm fine. Yu Ze has really grown up! If it weren't for your guarantee that this plan was personally drafted by him, and the handwriting on it is indeed his, I wouldn't have believed he had such insight!" Wang Xiao sighed, as if only now truly recognizing his son.

  "Yes, sir! But this is a good thing! The more talented the young master is, the better he will be able to take over your position and lead Chuanxi to even greater glory!" Wang Quan also said with a smile.

  "Hmm! In that case, send someone to invite Director Bear, Deputy Director Cai, and the directors and deputy directors of the Imperial Guard to come here. I have important matters to discuss with them!" Wang Xiao said.

  "Master, it's almost ten o'clock now, isn't it too late? Why don't we do it tomorrow?" Wang Quan said after looking at the sky.

  "No, it's urgent, let them come immediately!" Wang Xiao stubbornly shook his head.

  "Alright, I'll send someone to invite them right away!" Wang Quan nodded and went out to make arrangements. He knew Wang Xiao's thoughts well, although the matter was urgent, it wasn't necessary to work overnight. Wang Xiao just wanted to see the shocked faces of those high-ranking officials in Western Sichuan a little earlier. After all, everyone had been dissatisfied with Wang Xiao treating Wang Yuze as the successor of Western Sichuan, although they didn't say it out loud. In the past, Wang Yuze's performance was only mediocre. But what Western Sichuan needed wasn't a ruler who could maintain the status quo, but one who could expand and develop.

  When everyone rushed to Wang Xiao's study, it was almost eleven o'clock.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, I've called you here so late at night because there's an urgent matter that requires discussion with everyone. This concerns the future strategic development of Chuanxi, so tonight will be a bit of a strain on everyone. Wang Quan, get someone to brew a few cups of strong tea!" Wang Xiao said with a smile, looking very pleased.

  Everyone was very surprised, Wang Xiao's mood seemed to be good, they hadn't seen a smile on Wang Xiao's face for a long time. Although the overnight meeting was tiring, it wasn't unbearable.

  "There is a plan here, you first pass it around!" Wang Xiao handed the plan to Liang Xingrong, the director of the attendant room.

  After receiving the plan, Liang Xingrong put on his reading glasses and seemed to be translating. However, as soon as he opened the plan, Liang Xingrong's eyebrows furrowed. Until he finished reading the plan, his eyebrows did not relax. Then, Liang Xingrong handed the plan book to the next person.

  Some people furrowed their brows after reading the plan, while others looked extremely happy. It can be seen that several people in the attendants' room were almost all frowning, while the military personnel were extremely excited.

  "Marshal, who drafted this plan?" Liang Xingrong put down his glasses and asked.

  "This plan was sent from the highlands. It was written by Yu Ze himself!" Wang Xiao said with a smile.

  "What? This was written by Yu Ze himself?" Liang Xingrong was greatly shocked. The others also opened their mouths wide in surprise. Although this plan was a bit rough, it had to be said that many places were very reasonable. As long as it was adjusted and improved, it could almost be used as the next strategic plan for Chuanxi.

  Everyone was a little unbelievable that this was the plan written by Wang Yuze. After all, in everyone's impression, Wang Yuze seemed to have neither such vision, broad perspective, nor talent. Everyone looked at Wang Xiao with suspicion, wondering if someone had ghostwritten it for him! On the other hand, Xiong Wu's face was full of smiles, after all, Wang Yuze was now his son-in-law, and a capable son-in-law made the old father-in-law happy.

  "I guarantee this was written by Yu Ze himself!" Wang Xiao said solemnly.

  At this time, everyone's doubts in their hearts finally disappeared. Since Wang Xiao gave such a solemn answer, it was clear that the plan was indeed written by Wang Yuze. It seemed that they had misjudged earlier. Almost everyone thought so in their hearts.

  "Now, I'd like to ask everyone, if this plan is implemented, is there a possibility of success?" Wang Xiao asked solemnly.

  "General, although there are great difficulties, if we work with all our might, we have a great chance of success!" Xiong Wu said immediately. His plan also represented the military's intention.

  Wang Xiao nodded and looked at Liang Xingrong.

  "General, we have maintained peace with the Qing court for over a decade. If we take action against Qinghai, it will inevitably rekindle the flames of war between us, which would severely impact our development. Moreover, the Ma family army has 100,000 elite cavalrymen; defeating them seems extremely difficult!" Liang Xingrong said. His words represented the opinion of the civil officials.

  "There will be a day when we and the Qing government will have a decisive battle. There are difficulties, but the military can overcome them. So, if there is no other opinion, then the General Staff will immediately perfect this plan and make preparations. Next spring, the 'Taming the Horse Plan' will begin at once!" Wang Xiao said solemnly.

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