C1694 Become a Beggar and Treat Me to a Meal

Xiao Chen told Wen Churan that he wasn't entirely sure of victory and needed a foolproof backup plan, with Shuocheng being that fallback. This was one reason he kept Wen Churan in Shuocheng, along with previously capturing Cheng Aoling and dismantling the Spring Autumn Stronghold, all to ensure a safe retreat if needed.

Wen Churan understood Xiao Chen's careful planning. "As long as I'm here