Chapter 465

Chapter 465

Can a strategist not ascend the throne? Extra Chapter 9 (1)

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Can a strategist not ascend the throne?

Chapter 465 Extra Chapter 9 (1)

Strategist System 068 walked into the system center with its back straight.

The last time it left the system center headquarters, it was just a newbie who barely passed the assessment project. Not to mention whether this result was a bit embarrassing, according to the system points setting, it could only wear a dull gray novice outfit.

But this time was different.

Successfully passing the task settlement and subsequent review, plus the point compensation due to the official error causing time-space overlap, it first installed an extra power track for itself to speed up the round-trip process when needing to communicate with other systems. Then, at the host’s suggestion, it changed into an appearance that matched the “Strategist System.”

With the remaining points, it updated its operation core and memory.

Then, to prevent others from not recognizing it as a successful system, it dug out a can of luminous coating from some corner of the system mall and coated the stars that would appear on its belt after completing tasks with a layer of edging.

A golden, daytime-luminous edging.

Now, it looked like a successful person.

—At least, it thought so.

Qiao Yan wanted to吐槽 after seeing its overdoing, but considering reasons like “kids like shiny things, it’s not too much,” “the system, though a chatterbox and a bit naive, can still be considered a合格的气氛组,” “what’s wrong with a醒目 alarm clock,” and “the system’s aesthetics might be different from humans, like cats and humans are different,” she didn’t raise any objections.

Thus, today, a show-off appeared in the system center.

But, as they say, people should speak based on achievements, and so should systems.

As a system that hasn’t been out for too long, it originally had a task赦免期. Even if it failed to complete the task, at most, the host couldn’t live past twenty years, and the system’s punishment was limited. Those who could complete it were rare, let alone something like Strategist System 068, which had enough points to刷涂层.

So, it hadn’t been back for more than a few minutes before it was approached by a同伴.

Although it wasn’t obvious from the appearance, systems didn’t need to look at point skins to recognize each other. This was undoubtedly also a Strategist System.

Judging by the number, this was a前辈 of 068—

Strategist System 057.

Seeing that this show-off didn’t seem too arrogant, it immediately凑了上去. “Good skills, friend, completing the task as a newbie.”

068 wanted to say that it wasn’t really good skills, as it completely relied on the system to carry it to victory. The only help it might have provided was allowing the host to live longer, giving her more time to stabilize the Da Yong Dynasty. The rest was just负责打call.

But it couldn’t just say that in front of other systems, or how could it maintain its image as a dark horse newcomer?

Especially when the one approaching was also a Strategist System, it couldn’t show怯!

Yes, that’s right.

The Strategist System, with its operation core upgraded to the second generation, quickly decided on a strategy for itself. Facing the other’s approach, it just nodded骄矜又含蓄.

Seeing this reaction, 057 felt even more that approaching for advice was the right decision and continued, “哎, it’s also my fault for not thinking well when choosing the world. I originally thought that the chaotic times would give the strategist the best chance to stand out, as in peaceful times, you have to consider issues like官场贪腐.”

“No problem,” 068 replied.

Even as a newbie, it knew that this was indeed the easiest environment for a strategist to make achievements. The system’s built-in training courses also said so. Otherwise, why would it choose the Three Kingdoms period?

Seeing 057’s悲愤 expression, it added, “That… which period did you choose?”

“Northern and Southern Dynasties,” System 057 replied.

The Northern and Southern Dynasties of the Wei, Jin, Northern and Southern Dynasties.

057: “I thought that era had frequent君主更替. If the host didn’t get along with one emperor, they could quickly switch to the next. In 20 years, they should be able to find a suitable one.”

“Supposedly, the host was also quite smart. I chose the time for him during the Eastern and Western Wei period after the Northern Wei分裂, specifically the Battle of Yubi in the fourth year of Wuding of the Eastern Wei. Do you know this battle? One side was the Eastern Wei’s famous general Gao Huan, and the other was the Western Wei’s famous general Wei Xiaokuan. Yubi City had only a few thousand soldiers, but Gao Huan had a hundred thousand troops. However, the攻城计划 was repeatedly破解 by Wei Xiaokuan. Instead, Gao Huan’s side lost seventy thousand due to a瘟疫爆发 and had a流星坠落 in the camp, forcing them to retreat.”

“Regardless of which side the host chose, they could rise rapidly with this. Don’t you think?”

068: “…”

This sounded completely没问题, even more impressive than when it chose the host’s identity just to have them抱大腿.

If they chose the Western Wei, assisting Wei Xiaokuan in defending the city, or even taking the opportunity to kill Gao Huan as he retreated, would surely make them名扬天下.

If they chose the Eastern Wei, assisting Gao Huan in breaking the city, dispelling the流星谣言 and瘟疫, Gao Huan wouldn’t have to worry and die from illness due to this battle, also the best time to跻身天下第一流谋臣.

It asked, “And then?”

“Then he indeed used this battle to投效 Gao Huan, changing the fate of the Eastern Wei. But he thought that since Gao Huan收编六镇 and拥立 Emperor Xiaowu Yuan Xiu to the throne, it had been over ten years. No matter how much he worked under this person, it would be hard to become the top strategist as a后来者. Instead, it would be better to add a从龙之功.”

“He提前促成 Gao Cheng’s assassination, allowing Gao Yang to take over the government. Gao Yang ascended the throne, establishing the Northern Qi. At this point, they could attack the Rouran and突厥, send troops to the Southern Liang, and plan to unify the world.”

“But here came a big problem. The identity I chose for the host was a偏支 of the Northern Wei!”

068: “…”

Oh no, although it had loaded the history of this period, it hadn’t analyzed the situation. What was wrong with choosing a偏支 of the Northern Wei?

If it瞎说, would it暴露 that it was a愚蠢萌新…

Fortunately, 057 had already taken the silent 068…








He regarded him as his “big brother” and continued speaking on his own, “If it were earlier, his status as a collateral branch of the Northern Wei could explain why he had the qualifications to study military strategy. But Gao Yang, he’s just a madman!”

“In the thirteenth year after the host arrived in this world, Gao Yang suddenly asked his close ministers why Emperor Guangwu of Han was able to achieve the great task of reviving the Han dynasty. The minister replied that it was because Wang Mang did not kill all the Liu family members after he ascended the throne. Then, that bastard Gao Yang slaughtered over 700 members of the Northern Wei royal family and threw them into the Zhang River, not even sparing the infants.”

“My host had no chance to escape and was also killed in this purge.”

With the host gone, what’s the point of doing tasks anymore!

057 cursed, “It’s also my fault for giving him such a smooth start, allowing him to support Gao Yang’s ascension and gain an extraordinary status. But before the tenth year of Tianbao, he basically just waited for Gao Yang to conquer all directions, until he continued south to pacify the Southern Liang. By the time it came to this situation where we were at the mercy of others, there was no way out but to accept death.”

It sighed, “After such a failure, I haven’t dared to take on tasks casually in recent years. Anyway, there’s still some time as a buffer, and the special training after failure can help gain some experience. It’s not too late to start the next one when ready.”

“By the way, how did your host succeed?”

068 replied, “I chose the Three Kingdoms period, and the host first improved his physique and learned some martial arts.”

Compared to the experience of 057’s host, this decision, which originally sounded a bit off, turned out to be quite necessary.

057 lamented, “Ah, I should have had my host do the same. In front of a lunatic, what’s the use of a little extra intelligence? When it’s time to exterminate the nine clans, they won’t even discuss it with you.”

“And the Three Kingdoms period is also high-risk. What if, like Pang Tong, he died from a stray arrow in the battle of entering Shu? Future generations might say it’s a pity that the young phoenix died early, but for us systems, it’s just a tragic task failure.”

“Go on.”

068 continued, “Then she said she wanted to learn from Zao Zhi, Mao Jie, Zhuge Liang, and Deng Ai, to first focus on farming and stockpile enough food before mobilizing troops. She had me exchange with the farming system to improve agricultural yield.”

057 was shocked, “I knew about system exchanges, but beginners don’t have much to exchange. Your host actually figured out a way to make an exchange, truly impressive.”

Without waiting for 068 to explain, 057 continued, “Farming is good. In troubled times, having food in hand brings peace of mind. If you gather enough refugees, you can either stand firm with popular support and petition, or have an army of refugees cover your escape.”

“At worst, you can just switch allegiance!”

“What else?”

068 replied, “After solving a province’s locust plague and drought, and significantly increasing farmland yield, she had already established good cooperative relationships with a group of generals and strategists. She successively pacified the Black Mountain Bandits, White Wave Bandits in Bingzhou, and the Xianbei outside the borders, gaining the trust of Emperor Ling of Han, and even received the order to clear the court and support the new emperor after Emperor Ling’s death.”

“She planned military operations to quell the Qiang people and Han Sui’s rebellion in Liangzhou, opened new farming lands there, and after capturing Chang’an and dealing with Dong Zhuo, she had Liu Yu rescued from Youzhou and supported him to the position of the Son of Heaven.”

057 was in awe, “This is truly wise service to the dragon!”

“Building good relationships with advisors and generals ensures quick notification of any changes. With a benevolent ruler like Liu Yu, known throughout history, there’s no chance of a situation like Gao Yang’s ‘kill the hounds after the hunt.'”

068 felt a bit embarrassed by the praise.

It said, “Later, she continued farming in the fertile land of Guanzhong, overcoming disasters like the collapse of Mount Hua and the earthquake in the capital, and stockpiled military provisions through the prohibition of alcohol and the expansion of farming. Then, she continued to recover lost territories.”

“For example, the fertile land of Yizhou, Youzhou which should not have been under Gongsun Zan’s rule, and places like Yangzhou and Xuzhou, until she encircled Yuan Shao in Ye City.”

“She also gathered Hua Tuo and Zhang Zhongjing together, establishing the Chiyang Medical Academy to deal with the rampant epidemics in the late Han period.”

“She developed improved paper and printing techniques for propaganda and education.”

“While farming, she also developed animal husbandry, allowing soldiers to eat more meat.”

“She facilitated the reopening of the Silk Road and the development of maritime navigation, bringing a batch of high-quality warhorses to the Han dynasty and providing another possibility for offensive routes.”

057 was dumbfounded.

His host had an excellent starting point but ended up being purged.

Compared to the good deeds of others’ hosts, it’s not a matter of bad timing, but of not working hard enough!

Although it didn’t hear what 068 did in this series of statements, systems often guide hosts. From this perspective, this show-off is quite modest.

It praised, “Such diligence, no wonder you completed the task of the top strategist. Probably left a beautiful name of harmonious ruler and minister in history books, right?”

Hearing this question, 068 hesitated for a moment and replied, “Well… sort of, just…”

The top strategist is still the top strategist, otherwise it wouldn’t have completed the task.

It’s just that there’s obviously no deep trust from the lord.

“What’s the matter?”

As soon as Strategist System 057 asked, a voice came from another direction, “Don’t listen to its nonsense about sharing experiences! Its host milked the system achievements dry and then ascended the throne as emperor!”

Strategist System 057 turned its gaze and saw a system in luxurious palace attire walking in from outside.

For some reason, Strategist System 057 had a hunch that the other party seemed to be here to settle accounts with its kind.

But, on the other party’s belt, there was a shiny new star indicating a successful settlement…

Author’s note:

Palace Intrigue System: I have a hundred xxxx to say!

Strategist System: No, you don’t.

See you at 9 pm.