God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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Bagher himself was not surprised by this result. He simply nodded slightly to indicate that he understood the order and chose to carry it out firmly.

After giving a brief thank you, Cabeck, who gave the order, led his men to prepare to leave Chang'an and return to the area north of the Khyber Pass to deal with the situation there.

Regardless of the final outcome, at least this time, they must go back.

Until the final result is known, everything is still possible, and there are still choices.

Unless Barak issues the relevant military orders in advance, they still have a chance, a chance to make amends.

Whether through lies, connections, or pressure from power, there is still a chance to talk.

However, Cabeck, who knew Barak's character, also knew that such an opportunity and possibility was not high, but even if the possibility was not high, it was at least a possibility.

Given the slim chances of winning over Princess Shang, it's essential to have a backup plan, especially considering the large number of people involved and the difficulty in reaching a consensus.

If we can successfully marry Princess Shang, then everything else is negotiable, and the probability of success is extremely high.

Not long after Cabech and the others left, Tinoika also came out of Mahind's house. Looking at Mahind, who was still in the yard, she said calmly, "You guessed right, they really did come looking for you..."

Because of her unique circumstances, Tinoika was naturally able to know about the relevant notices in advance and understand what they meant. However, knowing this was one thing, but Tinoika was not allowed to deliver this information.

If Tinoika were to convey this message, regardless of her motives, it would inevitably have a urging or even a driving effect on people like Cabecki!
Once such thoughts and speculations arise, no matter how much Tinoika says, it will only backfire and may even provoke hostility and misunderstanding from others.

If we want to help Cabeck and the others without causing misunderstandings, then we need a relatively neutral third party in this process, and the most suitable person for this third party is naturally Mahind.

This is one of the reasons why Mahinda, who also understands the situation, was able to calmly offer a solution without refusing.

Why not take this opportunity to repay a favor and also learn more intelligence?

“The city of Chang’an is vast, and although it has a large population and many wise men, the only people they can find are you and me. Since you are keeping a low profile, I am naturally the best choice.” Shaking his head slightly, Mahinde was not surprised by this result at all.

“After hearing what you said, General Cabech and his men will probably return to the Khyber Pass region as soon as possible. I wonder if Commander Barak understands the reasons behind the complex situation there.” Tinoika shook his head slightly, not entirely confident about this as well.

Although the number of people involved was large, their strength was high, and each of them had a distinct identity, Barak, out of rational consideration, would try his best to minimize the situation and resolve it peacefully.

However, another possibility exists: Barak's loyalty to Vasudeva I might have been so strong that Vasudeva I couldn't tolerate such behavior, ultimately leading to a different outcome. The fact that those who wanted to punish others and those who didn't want to be punished created a huge conflict, turning the already unfavorable Khyber Pass region into a chaotic area.

At that time, both what you want to see and what you don't want to see will happen in these places, and the final outcome will be beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

“Barak is a smart man and also a great nobleman. He knows very well what to do in this regard. Whether it is to maintain military strength or to preserve the power in his hands, it is impossible to take action at this time.” With his richer life experience, Mahind is much better than Tinoika at judging people. He also has a very good understanding of the internal system of the Yuezhi people and the noble system.

Beset by internal and external troubles, weighing the strength and urgency of the two potential threats and then making the right choice is not too difficult for someone like Barak.

Especially since Barak himself was a member of the Yuezhi people, he could help cover this up and wouldn't report it publicly.

After the turmoil of more than a decade ago, even if the Yuezhi people have produced many talented individuals, how many of them are still capable of succeeding them?
Is it really just because of his strength that Cabello became one of the seven regional commanders at such a young age?

In fact, at the level of regional commander, there is basically a fixed position for each person, and if the person above doesn't leave, the person below simply has no way to fill the vacancy.

So there is another important reason why Cabeck was able to become the commander of the region: the middle-aged generals of the Yuezhi people had suffered heavy losses.

It was precisely because of this severe blow that a large number of young people rose to prominence.

These young generals are energetic and motivated, and they have a higher spiritual yearning and pursuit for the nation's past aspirations and demands.

Under such circumstances, Mahinda did not believe that Barak could withstand the pressure from the Han army and take action against the younger generation.

There is already a huge gap among middle-aged generals. If this happens again among young generals, the impact and cost will be something that Barak alone cannot bear.

The Khyber Pass fortress is very important and cannot be lost, especially when there is an external threat.

Given the threat posed by the Han army, Barak's normal course of action would either be to pretend he was unaware and continue commanding the troops normally, or to issue a warning and allow the troops to redeem themselves through meritorious service later.

“If things really break down completely, the army will have to think twice about who to listen to.” Tinoika, who has a better understanding of the current military system, is even more aware of the unique characteristics of Barak’s five-level command system.

Thanks to the five-level command system, Barak was able to command more troops and effectively utilize their combat power without a significant increase in his command capabilities.

However, there is one drawback: the person who relays the orders, or rather, the person who executes them, is themselves one of these generals. (End of Chapter)