Chapter 241 Chu Kingdom Warning

Shouchun, Chu.

At this time, Shouchun was not significantly affected by the autumn chill, and the entire Chu region remained in a pleasant climate.

The Chu citizens inside and outside Shouchun city lived their lives as usual, presenting a scene of peace and prosperity. Although it was indeed not as prosperous as Wei, it also seemed to have not been greatly impacted.

Chu, if counted carefully, was a remarkably warlike state. The number of wars it had instigated in recent years far exceeded that of other nations.

This led to the fact that even though Chu had deployed so many troops in Yue, the people within Chu remained accustomed to it. As long as the flames of war did not reach Chu's borders, the Chu populace generally paid little mind.

However, at this moment, King Mi Lu of Chu was quite unsettled.

"What! You say Wei has mobilized its troops?" King Mi Lu of Chu exclaimed, a mix of surprise and doubt in his voice. "Didn't the news from a while ago state that Wei would not move its troops?"

Shaoyin Mi You replied with certainty, "According to border reports, a large number of Wei troops are indeed gathering and advancing towards the borders of our Great Chu. The estimated troop strength should be no less than a hundred thousand, likely the main force of the Wei army."

"However, it cannot be confirmed if it is a feint by the Wei army. Your Majesty should still issue orders to various prefectures and counties, instructing local officials and prominent families to be prepared, lest they be ambushed by the Wei people."

Shaoyin Mi You paused and then stated, "The Wei army has not overly concealed its movements this time. Your humble servant fears these Wei troops may not be content with a mere show and might attempt to storm our Great Chu."

"Then let them attack!"

King Mi Lu of Chu calmed down at this point and said, "I would like to see if the Wei people can conquer my Great Chu. We had already made preparations against Wei before attacking Yue."

"Issue a decree to the Lingyin, telling him not to concern himself with domestic matters and to focus on attacking Yue!"

Shaoyin Mi You still spoke with some hesitation, "However, in my humble opinion, the Wei army's northward movement back then might not have been a mere diversion to deceive our Great Chu."

"Oh?" The King of Chu looked at Mi You and asked, "What does Shaoyin mean?"

Mi You bowed to the King of Chu and said earnestly, "Your Majesty, please think carefully. To deploy heavy troops northward with such a formidable presence, could it truly be just to lull our Great Chu into a false sense of security?"

"Our Great Chu has always been extremely wary of Wei. If Wei were to create such a situation, it is highly probable that it is not meant to numb our Great Chu."

Mi You's eyes gleamed with light as he said, "Perhaps the north of Wei truly encountered trouble, forcing Wei to mobilize its armies northward. However, the Wei army feared being struck from behind by our Great Chu, hence they dispatched a large army to attack us."

"In reality, the Wei troops attacking Chu this time are merely for show, not the main force of the Wei army!"

Hearing Mi You's words, King Mi Lu of Chu also hesitated. After much deliberation, he asked, "Does Shaoyin suggest taking this opportunity to engage Wei in battle?"

Mi You nodded and said, "If Wei is truly facing enemies on multiple fronts this time, then it is the best opportunity for our Great Chu to severely cripple Wei."

"Wei is the greatest hidden danger to Chu. If we can truly cripple Wei this time, then our Great Chu will have hope for future rise!"

Upon hearing this, King Mi Lu of Chu became even more conflicted.