Anti-War Game: Starting from Normandy Campaign-Chapter 698 - 337: [Jiang Wei: Heaven No Longer Favors Han...]
After all, looking at Liu Shan from the previous scenes, he didn’t seem like the same person at all.
However, on second thought.
If Liu Shan really had no capability, how could he have maintained the development of Shu Han for so many years? Perhaps he just appeared incompetent on the surface, but was actually skilled and capable?
But that doesn’t quite add up either.
If he had skills and capability, Shu Han wouldn’t have seen such little development over the years.
No matter how Blue Star netizens in the live room discussed, they couldn’t reach a conclusion, especially since there was no [Film Version] of Liu Shan among the 960 installments.
The Blue Star netizens in the live room couldn’t understand either.
And through the [Three Kingdoms] version, the data collected by players generally rated Liu Shan poorly.
Though not exactly terrible.
Anyway, he’s certainly a ruler who maintained the status quo.
The crowd was still discussing.
The scenes in the [Film Version] had reached two months after the fall of Shu Han.
During this period.
Jiang Wei discussed military strategies and analyzed the global situation with Zhong Hui daily.
To gain Zhong Hui’s trust, he continually taught him all the military strategies he had learned in his life, which made Zhong Hui trust him even more.
At this moment.
It was already late at night.
Yet the grand hall where Zhong Hui was located was brightly lit, with strict guards stationed a hundred meters outside the hall.
Inside the hall.
A map of Shu Han was spread across the desk in front of Zhong Hui, with Jiang Wei explaining the critical points of Shu Han to him.
He inadvertently mentioned Deng Ai and his achievements, wondering how the Wei King would reward him. Jiang Wei sighed about this, causing Zhong Hui to frown slightly.
Jiang Wei noticed out of the corner of his eye, then continued speaking as usual.
After days of interaction.
He had already understood the conflict between Zhong Hui and Deng Ai.
Zhong Hui looked down on Deng Ai, the son of a commoner, from the start, and now that the credit for conquering Shu was taken by Deng Ai, it made Zhong Hui, who always thought more highly of himself than of Deng Ai, extremely uncomfortable.
However, he couldn’t show it and only through drunken rants did Jiang Wei understand how much Zhong Hui hated Deng Ai.
Now, Deng Ai was acting on the emperor’s behalf, arbitrarily rewarding the surrendered officials of Shu Han, and suggesting they take the opportunity to attack Wu.
Such actions were overstepping boundaries.
These are decisions for the emperor to make, and yet a general is seizing the chance to reward and invade Wu?
As long as this is mentioned more in front of Zhong Hui.
Zhong Hui’s jealousy would inevitably cause him to act against Deng Ai.
These were the thoughts in Jiang Wei’s mind.
Zhong Hui was unaware, but the Blue Star netizens in the live room could hear these inner monologues and the step-by-step scheming.
They couldn’t help but gasp.
This is a well-laid trap, too ruthless!
The scene showed another night of discussing military tactics, but a few days later, Zhong Hui seemed busy with something else and only summoned Jiang Wei for discussion again after several days.
Compared to last time, this time Zhong Hui couldn’t suppress the smile on his face.
The gloom from having his credit snatched was completely gone.
Although Deng Ai was not dead yet, Jiang Wei understood in his heart that Deng Ai was not far from death.
Several days later.
Deng Ai and his son, framed, were secretly captured and escorted to Luoyang.
Meanwhile, Jiang Wei was making progress as well.
Through his constant subtle hints, coupled with Deng Ai being sent to Luoyang, Zhong Hui’s ambition started to swell, especially after a few rounds of drinks one day, Zhong Hui, slightly tipsy, said:
"Boyue, the heroes of this world are meant to achieve unparalleled feats."
This sudden statement stirred Jiang Wei’s heart, but he maintained his composure, lowered his voice as he put down his wine cup, and asked:
"What do you mean, General?"
Zhong Hui leaned closer, lowered his voice:
"The Sima clan usurped Wei and established themselves, this world does not belong to one family. Shu’s terrain is treacherous and firm, if we take it..."
Jiang Wei briefly showed shock, though inside he was quite excited, but on the surface, he appeared to be pondering after the shock before he spoke:
"General, with your great ambition and talent, you are indeed not one to remain under others. But this matter requires careful planning."
In the following days.
Jiang Wei continuously recounted the past affairs of Shu Han and its developments over the years, particularly how Prime Minister Zhuge step by step supported the late emperor, Liu Bei, and helped him grow strong.
And now Zhong Hui.
Already commanding over a hundred thousand troops himself, having also incorporated tens of thousands of Jiang Wei’s Shu army, with the Great General of Shu Han, Jiang Wei, imparting all his knowledge, carving out a kingdom was merely a matter of a decision.
Even Zhong Hui himself hadn’t realized how his ambition was becoming uncontrollable.
Moreover, because Jiang Wei was Zhuge Liang’s disciple.
If Jiang Wei was his Zhuge Liang, wouldn’t that make him... All these thoughts and more were driving Zhong Hui’s ambition to grow wildly.
Finally.
After Zhong Hui decided to stage an uprising.
The two of them began repeatedly simulating and discussing plans.
Watching the live room, the Blue Star netizens were all very excited, though some Blue Star netizens knew the plot, how could such a rebellion not be thrilling?
They watched in eager anticipation.
Subsequently.
The two of them set a date.
But on the eve of the uprising.
Jiang Wei and Zhong Hui were still in the secret chamber confirming the final plan, with Jiang Wei pointing at the map and saying:
"Tomorrow at noon, under the guise of feasting with the generals, we will simultaneously take control of the Wei military leaders."
Then pointing to a spot, he said:
"At the same time, send troops to seal the city gates and cut off communication with the outside world."
Zhong Hui nodded:
"I have already ordered my trusted generals to prepare."
Just at that moment.
Hurried footsteps approached from outside. A personal soldier burst in panicked:
"Report!"
"Inspector General Wei Guan has suddenly deployed the troops stationed outside the city; they are advancing towards the city!"
Jiang Wei’s face changed dramatically:
"The plan has been leaked!"
Zhong Hui slammed the table:
"Order all units, initiate the uprising immediately!"
