If Blind Bei says it's simple, then it truly is simple.
Understanding human psychology, creating rifts, borrowing strength to overcome strength, redirecting trouble, dragging others into the fray—these are all areas where Blind Bei excels.
The first step was to select a noble family in the city of Chuzhou to be the first target. Zheng Fan did not ask why they were chosen, and Blind Bei did not explain. Perhaps he just preferred the look of their gatehouse?
Next, a lieutenant was chosen from amongst the surrendered Qian State troops.
Neither of these two were fortunate; they simply served as outlets for gathering intelligence.
Siniang asked Zheng Fan to leave because she was going to assist Blind Bei in torturing the prisoners. She worried the sight would leave unnecessary psychological scars on her lord.
Zheng Fan readily agreed.
