Jiuxi

Chapter 153 Chapter 152 [Eighth on the martial arts list]

The Huaizhou Governor's Mansion can now be said to have strong military strength.

Although Chen Lanyu was transferred to the Nanya of the Beijing Army to serve as the commander of the Dingwei Army, Xiao Wangzhi had many generals under his command. Song Shifei, Duan Zuozhang, He Gui, and Pei Sui were all capable of conquering and fighting.

Counting the Jianghua Army and Xunyang Army to the west of the Shuangfeng Mountains, Xiao Wangzhi now has a total of 12 troops from the Nine Armies. He is moving forward with great strength, waiting for the next stage of the Northern Expedition to come.

Lu Chen has already conveyed the guarantees from the Emperor and Right Chancellor Xue Nanting to Xiao Wangzhi. The preliminary plan of the Governor's Office is to launch a counterattack on Dongyang Road in Beiyan this winter or next spring. The exact date will be determined based on the situation at that time.

Against this background, what Lu Chen was considering was not whether to go north. For him, there was no need to hesitate. The name Lin Xi was enough for him to make a definite choice.

He just tried to think about this matter from a higher position and from an overall perspective, as the emperor taught.

"Uncle Xiao, my nephew has an immature idea."

After a long time, Lu Chen said calmly.

Xiao Wangzhi smiled and said, "You tell me."

Lu Chen said: "The puppet Yan court will definitely not only recruit people for security. The final bottom line is to send an army to attack. There is still a lot of room for operation. For the reckless gangs in the green forests of the North, they are very capable. It may be unable to withstand the dual pressures from both internal and external sources, and then fall into a situation of fragmentation and fighting on its own.”

Xiao Wangzhi's expression gradually became serious.

As the head coach of a side army, he certainly would not place all his hopes of regaining Dongyang Road on the grassy gang.These uncertain factors may affect the situation, but in the end it is still up to the Huaizhou Army to defeat their opponents on the battlefield.However, if Beiyan and Jingchao completely eliminate internal hidden dangers and form a strong and unified force, this is also a situation he does not want to see.

That's why he asked people to find Lu Chen, intending to take advantage of this young man's special relationship with the Seven Star Gang. Whether it was support or encouragement, as long as he could exert some negative influence on the court in the north, his layout on the border could be more calm.

Now after listening to Lu Chen's words, Xiao Wangzhi suddenly realized that he seemed to have thought more simply.

Lu Chen continued: "Uncle Xiao wants the Seven Star Gang to provide assistance and create trouble in the Puppet Yan Dongyang Road to mobilize the opponent's garrison. There is no problem. But now that Zhang Junsi has been demoted and seized power, the newly appointed General Dongyang Road will definitely learn from the lessons of his predecessor. My nephew believes that the Marshal Qing Yugong of the Jing Dynasty should not ignore the existence of the Seven Star Gang, or that this time the puppet Yan court's move to recruit the Green Forest Gang is most likely Qing Yugong’s order.”

"Your analysis makes sense, but I didn't think carefully enough."

Xiao Wangzhi didn't think Lu Chen was offending him by speaking out. On the contrary, he admired this refreshing style.

Lu Chen smiled slightly, his expression remained calm, without any arrogance, and then said: "So my nephew is worried that Jing Chao will send an army to completely trap the Qixing Gang in the mountains. Although this will not be harmful to Qixing It will cause a fatal blow to the gang, but it is likely to affect Uncle Xiao’s overall strategy.”

Xiao Wangzhi heard what he meant and said slowly: "Do you want the Seven Star Gang to have the strength to break through the northern blockade?"

Lu Chen raised his brows and his eyes became sharp: "My nephew is thinking, if the Seven Star Gang can gain an advantage in a small-scale war, whether the opponent is the Puppet Yan or the Jing Dynasty army, will this be able to change the situation more effectively? Nowadays, the Seven Star Gang is the largest gang in the Northland Green Forest. Every decision they make may affect others. If this flag flutters in the wind, perhaps the grassroots forces and even countless people in the Northland may continue to resolutely resist the puppet Yanhe. Jing Chao’s determination.”

Xiao Wangzhi was silent.

In his earliest conception, the Seven Star Gang was a chess piece that could play a role, but it was difficult to have a decisive impact on the overall battle situation. At most, it would slightly involve some of Beiyan Dongyang Road's troops, preventing the opponent from focusing all their energy on it. Yongquan Pass and Qingtian City.

If we follow Lu Chen's suggestion and integrate these reckless forces, we can gain a lot if we use them properly, but there are also great risks.

Regardless of the Seven Star Gang or other Green Forest gangs, it seems that they currently do not have the strength to face the Beiyan army head-on, let alone the Jing Dynasty veterans who have a much higher combat power.Their biggest advantage is that they know the terrain well. As long as they get into the deep mountains and old forests, even the old soldiers of Jing Dynasty have no good way to deal with them. The most they can do is blockade and siege for a long time.

If they are allowed to confront the enemy's army or even take the initiative to attack, once they are defeated, all their previous efforts may be wasted.

Of course, risks always come with rewards.

If the Seven Star Gang or other Green Forest gangs can really withstand the tempering of war and develop an elite army in the heart of the enemy, the impact on the overall situation will be immeasurable.

Looking at Lu Shen's bright eyes and feeling the vigor in this young man, Xiao Wangzhi seemed to have returned to the days of fighting and iron horses more than 20 years ago, with awe-inspiring pride and passion.

He couldn't help but laugh and asked gently: "How sure are you?"

Lu Chen answered honestly: "It's hard to say now. My nephew needs to conduct an on-site investigation before he can be sure."

After a while, Xiao Wangzhi said calmly: "You are fully responsible for this matter. You can make a decision based on the situation. There is no need to ask for the consent of the Governor's Office to avoid delaying the military aircraft. In addition, after you arrive in the north, in addition to helping the Seven Star Gang train the gang members, The Fortress System can also promise them one thing."

Lu Chen said: "Uncle Xiao, please give me your instructions."

Xiao Wangzhi said: "If the Seven Star Gang can assist the Huaizhou Governor's Office in regaining Dongyang Road in the future, I will ask the court to allow them to form their own army. In addition to official positions and gold and silver rewards, we can also provide them with weapons, food and grass." Funding." This is the intended meaning of the title.

In order for the Seven Star Gang to put aside their grudge against the Southern Qi court and cooperate with the Huaizhou Governor's Mansion, the friendship between Lu Tong and Lin Jie was not enough. After all, Lin Jie had to consider the thoughts of the entire gang, so he had to show enough sincerity. Only then can you impress the other party.

After Lu Chen agreed, Xiao Wangzhi asked again: "How many people do you plan to take north?"

"I will first send someone to deliver a letter to the north to inform Senior Sister of this matter. As for the entourage, seven or eight people are enough. If there are too many people, it will be inconvenient on the road. This trip will pass through the area controlled by the puppet Yan forces, so be low-key and cautious That's good." Lu Chen said calmly.

Xiao Wangzhi nodded slightly and suddenly clapped his hands outward.

A man in his forties, with an unattractive appearance and a slightly lean build, walked in.

There was nothing unusual about him. He was an ordinary person that he would forget once he saw him on the street. When he came up to him, he saluted Xiao Wangzhi and said, "Brother Xiao."

Lu Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, this title was quite interesting.

According to the customs in the official circles of Qi State, unless the title is above the rank of Duke, the title will generally be commensurate with the official position. This is why others now call Lu Chen "Lu Duwei" instead of "Lu Juye".

With someone like Xiao Wangzhi, he can be called the Governor, Marshal or Duke, even for the servants in his house. Calling Brother Xiao in front of outsiders like this shows that this man in his forties The man was very close to Xiao Wangzhi and knew the relationship between Xiao Wangzhi and Lu Chen very well.

Xiao Wangzhi introduced: "His name is Yu Chigui."

When Yuchi returned, he greeted Lu Chen and said, "I have met Captain Lu."

Although Xiao Wangzhi's introduction was extremely brief, Lu Chen did not dare to be careless. He stood up and returned the greeting: "I have met senior."

Yuchi Gui looked calm and his eyes were slightly lowered.

Xiao Wangzhi interjected: "Yuchi, you've worked hard to accompany Lu Chen to the north and protect his safety."

Yu Chigui was silent for a moment, and then said with a serious smile: "If Brother Fool leaves, who will protect my brother? Since Captain Lu knows Gang Leader Lin and has a close relationship with Gang Leader Lin's daughter Bodhisattva Man, I believe there will be no danger this time. Brother Fool will not be in any danger this time. I hope I can stay with my brother to avoid being exploited by assassins from the north."

Xiao Wangzhi couldn't help laughing and said: "I am surrounded by elites and I don't know how to wear the White Dragon Fish suit. How can there be any danger? This time Lu Chen will have to deal with all the forces in the green forest in the North, and he will also have to face the Pseudo Yan and the people raised by Jing Chao. Master, without someone who knows the basics to protect him, I really don't trust him going north. That's it, no need to say more."

Yu Chigui did not insist anymore, nodded and said: "Foolish brother, take the order."

Xiao Wangzhi turned to Lu Chen and said: "Yuchi is my best friend. I met him when I was still in charge of the Jinghe Defense Line. We are close friends of life and death. You should have heard of Beidi Jianghu Cao Mang compiled a martial arts list, and Yuchi was ranked eighth on the martial arts list under a pseudonym. He has traveled far and wide in his early years and has extensive experience, and he has rich experience in facing enemies. I think he can protect you well."

Lu Chen's heart trembled.

He naturally guessed that the identity of this middle-aged man was not simple, but he did not expect that he was such a master.

At this moment, he became more and more aware of Xiao Wangzhi's love for him, and then declined: "Uncle Xiao is very kind, and my nephew deeply appreciates it. However, Uncle Xiao's safety is related to the stability of the entire Huaizhou. My nephew sincerely asks Uncle Xiao to general Yuchi." Senior, stay with me."

Yuchi Gui turned his head and glanced at the young man in surprise.

He was used to seeing the ghosts in people's hearts, and he could be sure that Lu Chen was not being hypocritical, but truly believed that.

Xiao Wangzhi smiled and shook his head: "Last June, I told your father that I wanted you to go north to connect the Seven Star Gang with the Huaizhou Governor's Mansion, so as to plan to regain the Dongyang Road. At that time, your father was hesitant. He was mainly worried about your safety in the North, so I promised him that I would let Yuchi follow you north to protect you."

For this reason, Lu Chen could only respond gratefully: "Thank you Uncle Xiao and Senior Yuchi for taking care of me."

"I will ask Su Yunqing to send an order to the men left in the north of the Warp Weaving Department to cooperate with your actions at any time. It is getting late. You go back to Ruishi Camp to make arrangements and select your entourage. In two days, you will go north from Panlong Pass. Pei Sui The corresponding preparations have been made over there.”

Xiao Wangzhi looked at him expectantly and said, "Act according to the opportunity, don't be impatient."

"My nephew, please keep this in mind."

Lu Chen bowed and responded calmly.

(End of this chapter)