Gu Feng said, "So, Mr. Ling, did you rescue your girlfriend?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded, "Thank you for your concern, General. My girlfriend is resting just outside now."

Gu Feng laughed and said, "It's good that you managed to rescue her. Was it smooth this time?"

Ling Zhenfei nodded and said, "It went quite smoothly. Although we encountered a few dangers along the way, it was overall not too bad; no injuries. You, General Gu, are truly broad-hearted, studying military tactics even at this time."

Gu Feng said, "We're at war now. Is there anything wrong with me studying military tactics?" He looked at Ling Zhenfei to see if he had any insights.

Ling Zhenfei said, "General Gu, are you aware of the situation in Moergawa?"

Gu Feng laughed and said, "Mr. Ling, surely you must be joking. As the King of the Outer Islands, I have information from all over the world; there's no part of Moergawa that I'm unaware of."

"Then could you analyze the current situation for me? I'd like to hear General Gu's views on the situation," Ling Zhenfei said calmly.

Gu Feng said, "Now, Song Mingyi and Zhou Kui have joined forces. Just yesterday, they successfully defeated Mao Sharlu. Mao Sharlu's elite forces were almost completely wiped out this time.

Moreover, last night, Zhou Kui and Song Mingyi searched every waterway used by Mao Sharlu to escape. I don't know if they managed to catch him."

"What do you think the future holds for Moergawa?" Ling Zhenfei asked.

Gu Feng sighed and said, "In the future, Moergawa might bear the surname Song."

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "Since it's going to bear the surname Song, doesn't General Gu have any thoughts? Don't you feel there's an issue here?"

Gu Feng said, "There's no issue; this matter has nothing to do with me."

Ling Zhenfei laughed heartily, catching both Gu Feng and Zhang Bin off guard.

Gu Feng said, "Brother Ling, what do you mean? Just speak directly."

Ling Zhenfei said, "General Gu, don't you understand the principle of '唇亡齿寒' (if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold)? Since Song Mingyi and Zhou Kui have taken Moergawa, you shouldn't remain uninvolved, whether for public reasons or personal ones; you should take action."

Gu Feng was taken aback, "Why should I take action? Isn't it good that I preserved my strength by not getting involved in the war?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed, "You're being too naive. Strength isn't something to be preserved indefinitely. Constant preservation only leads to increasing weakness. Now, Song Mingyi is influenced by foreign powers, and he's using the Revolutionary Army banner.

How can he call it a revolution? It means that eventually, he'll take a capitalist route. Do you still hope to be a Prince with your own military power? Do you think that's possible?"

"Moreover, if you contribute nothing during the war, then when the combined forces of Song Mingyi and Zhou Kui recover due to renewed Vital Energy and receive advanced foreign weapons and equipment,

do you think they'll still take you seriously then? Will they let you continue so carefree? For sure, you'll be the next to be eliminated by them. '唇亡齿寒,' you should know this."

Gu Feng said, "That's impossible. Song Mingyi just promised me that I will continue to be a king forever, just like before."

Ling Zhenfei laughed again, "The Mao Family was supposedly going to rule as emperors forever, yet they were defeated. Do you seriously think a Prince can be more powerful than an Emperor?"

Gu Feng fell silent for a moment and then said, "So what do you mean? Was it wrong for me to preserve my strength and not take action against Mao Sharlu?"

Ling Zhenfei said, "It was definitely right not to take action against Mao Sharlu, but if you continue not to act until the war is over, that's where you're wrong.

As Huaxia people say, 'A true man should be born in tumultuous times, wielding a three-foot sword to achieve unprecedented feats.' You've studied Huaxia culture since childhood and should know what you ought to do. As a Prince, you're supposed to protect the Emperor.

But you're ignoring it when the Emperor's subordinates are rebelling. In fact, many people resent you in their hearts because Mao Sharlu had a good reputation and won people's hearts."

Gu Feng said, "But now Song Mingyi and Zhou Kui have joined forces. How can I still take action?"

Ling Zhenfei laughed and said, "You're thinking in the wrong direction. If Mao Sharlu sends someone to seek reinforcements from you now, will you dispatch troops?"

This question left Gu Feng stunned, indeed unsure of what to do.

Ling Zhenfei said, "What are you hesitating for? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Gu Feng was even more stunned, asking with a bit of confusion, "What do you mean? How is this a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity? This seems more like a trap to me.

Mao Sharlu has already been defeated and has very few troops left. If I send troops against Song Mingyi and Zhou Kui's combined forces, wouldn't I just be jumping into a pit?"

Ling Zhenfei waved his hand and said, "You're really mistaken. Mao Sharlu and Song Mingyi have been fighting for a long time, suffering mutual losses, but Mao Sharlu was strong because of solid strength.

If not for the protection from foreign forces, Song Mingyi would have long since fallen. This time, Song Mingyi must have offered Zhou Kui enough benefits to make him join forces with him.

Song Mingyi has little strength left, just an arrow at the end of its flight. Even though Mao Sharlu lost this time, the foundation on the main island remains strong, comparable to Song Mingyi.

Your strength should be greater than Zhou Kui's, so you teaming up with Mao Sharlu would be stronger than Song Mingyi and Zhou Kui. Also important is that Mao Sharlu holds legitimacy and has people's support."

"Just now you were reading 'On Protracted War,' which should have mentioned the importance of the people's support multiple times. That's how it is, with public sentiment comes the world.

Moreover, right now, Mao Sharlu seeks your help, putting you in a position of initiative; do you realize this? Your status and position immediately become elevated to the extent that even the Emperor must rely on you to regain the advantage.

If Mao Sharlu advances smoothly and you join his ranks, do you think anyone would still consider you important? Surely you know this better than I do."

Gu Feng nodded and said, "Mr. Ling, you're truly remarkable. Your reasoning is so clear. To be honest, you have expressed everything I was thinking today and have resolved my doubts."

Ling Zhenfei said, "Now is the time to take advantage of the favorable circumstances. Moergawa is an Island Nation; your warships and navy are bound to succeed."

Gu Feng said, "But I turned down Mao Sharlu before; do you think he'll still send someone to ask for my help? Or perhaps Mao Sharlu has already lost confidence and fled."

Ling Zhenfei laughed upon hearing this, saying, "You don't need to worry; just wait a little while."

After saying that, Ling Zhenfei walked to the door and waved his hand at Mao Xuejing who was outside.

Then, Mao Xuejing pushed the door open and came in. As soon as Mao Xuejing entered, Gu Feng stood up, though others might not know Mao Xuejing, Gu Feng certainly did.

"Xiao Jing, why are you here?"

Mao Xuejing said, "Uncle Gu, I've come on behalf of my brother to ask for your help."

Gu Feng, in disbelief, asked, "Your brother still dares to continue fighting?"

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