Jiuxi

Chapter 162 161 [His heart must be different]

The person who spoke was Shi Changsheng, the leader of Lei Hall. This man was as fierce as fire and hated evil as much as hatred. In his opinion, neither the Yan Dynasty nor the Qi Dynasty were worthy of trust.

Shi Changsheng's views have many supporters within the Seven Star Gang. They always believe that the northern and southern courts are the same and there is no essential difference.Shi Changsheng had previously clearly stated that he was unwilling to accept the Yan Dynasty's recruitment, but this did not mean that he was willing to cooperate with the Southern Qi border army, let alone use the power of the Seven Star Gang to help Southern Qi involve the Yan Dynasty army.

Therefore, after Lu Chen spoke, Shi Changsheng was the first to attack, no doubt to express his attitude to Lin Jie.

Lu Chen was not surprised by this.

Through Lin Xi's detailed introduction last night, he already had a full understanding of the internal situation of the Seven Star Gang. At this moment, when he matched the names and real identities of the people, memories related to Shi Changsheng immediately appeared in his mind.

Facing this man's stern gaze, Lu Chen said calmly: "Hall Master Shi, I am not here to interfere in the internal affairs of the Seven Star Gang, let alone to give advice, but I hope to provide some reference for the seniors. Opinion."

Shi Changsheng had deliberately emphasized his tone before, which was not without a sense of probing. Now seeing Lu Chen's calmness, he asked coldly: "What do you think?"

Lu Chen looked around the crowd and said slowly: "Although you seniors are in the North, you probably have no experience of facing the Yan and Jing armies head-on. Your experience in this area is slightly lacking. I participated in the entire war last year and fought with the Yan and Jing armies successively. Lu Dajun and Jing Chao's main cavalry fought against each other, and I have a good understanding of their strength and style. If you don't dislike it, I am willing to tell you all my experiences on the battlefield."

Shi Changsheng's expression did not soften and he said calmly: "It's rare for Captain Lu to show his sincerity. It's just that it's not hard to guess what Governor Xiao behind you has in mind. He just wants to use the Seven Star Gang to make knives and use our people to go there." Fight against the regular army of the Yan Dynasty, consume and involve their energy, thereby reducing the pressure on the Southern Qi border army."

These words echoed in the meeting hall, and many senior members of the Seven Star Gang looked unhappy.

Lu Chen had expected this and calmly asked: "I have a problem in my heart, and I want to ask Hall Master Shi for advice. If I had not appeared here, wouldn't the Seven Star Gang have to face the pressure from the Yan Dynasty? Frankly speaking, no matter what Whether Lu comes or not, the Seven Star Gang will have to fight against the imperial court of Yan State. In that case, why is Hall Master Shi unwilling to accept my kindness?"

Of course Shi Changsheng could say that the Seven Star Gang did not need Nan Qi's help, but such an answer was contrary to his attitude, because he insisted that the Seven Star Gang could not accept the recruitment of the Yan Dynasty.

Seeing that he was silent, Lu Chen took advantage of the situation and said, "Master Shi, the enemy of my enemy is my friend."

Shi Changsheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he gradually realized that this young man had figured out his thoughts, and said slowly: "Having said that, the Southern Qi border army cannot rely on Lieutenant Lu's flattery and untrue analysis to drive the entire army." The Seven Star Gang is working hard for it. When we have to, we can sit down and negotiate with Yan Chao."

"This is natural, what Hall Master Shi said makes sense."

Lu Chen did not retort hastily, but said calmly: "I just believe that in everything, you should consider failure before winning, especially at this important juncture that affects the fate of tens of thousands of people, preparing for the worst is the right way. For As far as the Seven Star Gang is concerned, it is very likely that it will be encircled and suppressed by the Yan Dynasty army in the future. Although your gang members are brave, without experience in dealing with military formations and sufficient training, I am afraid it will be difficult to withstand the enemy's offensive. I am not talented, and I am willing to work for the Seven Star Gang. Contribute all your strength to help you build an elite army."

Shi Changsheng's expression changed slightly.

The so-called shadow of a person's famous tree, some words have completely different weights when spoken by different people.

If Lu Chen was just a nobody, this statement would naturally be regarded as rhetoric. None of these green forest heroes in the hall were ruthless characters who were accustomed to seeing countless lives and deaths. How could they easily believe the rhetoric of a young man.

Although Lu Chen is young, he is a real military lord in Southern Qi. He shone in last year's war and instigated a hearty victory with a weak title.Such talents will rise rapidly no matter which country they serve in the military, and become the target of military training. It is not unreasonable for him to say that he can train an elite army for the Seven Star Gang.

From another point of view, such a promising upstart in the army, who originally only needed to lead troops in the army with peace of mind, and it would not be difficult to be promoted to an official position in the future, came to the mountains and forests to advise the Seven Star Gang. This in itself is Southern Qihuai The greatest sincerity of the State Governor's Office.

Lu Chen didn't clarify the connection, but many people, including Shi Changsheng, had come to their senses, and looked at the young man with a bit more gentleness in their eyes.

"What Lieutenant Lu said is not unreasonable, but it also seems to be alarmist."

Dong Mian, the master of Shantang Hall, who was sitting third from the right, spoke calmly, with obvious alienation in his tone.

Lu Chen looked at the other party's angular and resolute face and said calmly: "Please make it clear, Hall Master Dong."

Dong Mian said leisurely: "You said that we should prepare for the worst in everything. I don't object to this. But for the Seven Star Gang, we have two options: retreating deep into the mountains and fighting to the death with the Yan Dynasty. We can also accept it. Recruitment from the other party. As the leader of Green Forest in the North, the Seven Star Gang affects more than tens of thousands of gang members. The Yan Dynasty will not fail to consider this, so we have the confidence to negotiate with the other party. In other words, accepting recruitment is not a dead end. "

Shi Changsheng couldn't help but frown, but some people in the hall showed approval after listening to Dong Mian's words.

At this moment, Lu Chen had a clearer understanding of Lin Jie's thoughts.

Most of the time, as the leader of the gang, Lin Jie can decide how to handle various affairs within the gang, but in the face of such major events, he must consider the opinions of the vast majority of people, otherwise it is very likely to cause internal divisions.

Furthermore, not every high-level person who supported the recruitment was related to the spies of the Yan Dynasty. Many people simply hoped to find a way out for the entire gang.That's why Lin Jie arranged this meeting. On the one hand, he hoped that Lu Chen could win more support, and on the other hand, he wanted to identify the true purpose of others through various signs.

When he thought of this, Lu Chen's tone became solemn: "Palace Master Dong, please forgive me for speaking frankly. Your ideas are too simple and you don't understand the true meaning of the word Zhao'an."

Dong Mian was not angry but smiled and said: "What do you think Captain Lu has to say? Dong is willing to listen attentively."

Lu Chen carefully said every word: "The so-called recruitment has little to do with the imperial court of Yan State, but is promoted by the powerful officials of Jing Dynasty behind the scenes. I wonder if you seniors have heard that there have been constant changes in the imperial court of Yan State in the past six months. The chief and deputy ministers of the Privy Council, Several generals resigned one after another and were replaced by a group of young and powerful upstarts. According to the information collected by our Sutra Weaving Department, these upstarts have a close relationship with the Jing Dynasty, and they are basically military generals trained by the Jing Dynasty in the past ten years."

The information about the Seven Star Gang cannot be said to be closed off. The Underworld, which specializes in gathering intelligence, has secret posts in major cities in the north. However, in terms of technical expertise and shrewdness, it is definitely not as good as the Weaving Department.

Lu Chen's words made many people think deeply.

He met Dong Mian's direct gaze and continued: "In other words, the recent recruitment of the Green Forest Gang in the North by the Yan Dynasty was originally ordered by the Jing Dynasty. The reason why the Jing Dynasty suddenly went to war is because they have initially completed the attack on the Yan Dynasty. The adjustment of the Tang Dynasty has changed from supporting the puppet court in the past to directly placing personnel. The second step of the Jing Dynasty is to eliminate hidden dangers in the country, thereby completing preparations before the war, and then gathering forces to invade Qi State southward."

Dong Mian frowned slightly and said: "Captain Lu spoke quickly, so Dong stopped beating around the bush. You said that all this was planned by the Jing Dynasty to use troops against Southern Qi, but this seems to have little to do with the Seven Star Gang. The Seven Star Gang There is no loss for ourselves by accepting the recruitment, and we can use this to seek more benefits."

"That's true on the surface."

Faced with Dong Mian's extremely straightforward attitude, Lu Chen remained calm and said slowly: "But I would like to ask Hall Master Dong, if you were the person in power in Jing Dynasty, after recruiting the Seven Star Gang, would you feel at ease? When they are set up, will they suspect that these green forest heroes will secretly collude to stab Jing Chao in the back when the war between the north and the south reaches its most critical moment?"

Dong Mian choked, and most people in the hall looked unhappy.

Lu Chen said calmly: "If I were in that position, I would definitely think of this, but I can't waste too much energy on guarding against so many reckless heroes, and besides, I may not have that many experts in charge of monitoring. The simplest way is, after you accept the recruitment, I will break up your people and then kill you one by one, so that the ordinary gang members will be leaderless and unable to pose a substantial threat."

"Only dead people are the most honest in this world."

The last words were like a sharp arrow shot into everyone's heart.

Dong Mian had to nod his head and said: "It is indeed possible."

"Not possible, but inevitable."

Lu Chen resolutely said: "Jing Lian has no connection with us Qi people, so there is naturally opposition and suspicion. Seniors, can you remember how many massacres they have carried out in the northern land since the Jinggang Dynasty cavalry broke through the Jinghe defense line in 18 years? Qi Ren? The blood, tears, and bones are not enough to prove to you the cruelty and cruelty of Jing Ren? Faced with this group of murderous butchers, you seniors would actually believe in the word "recruitment"..."

He looked solemn and sighed in a deep voice: "Please forgive me for being disrespectful. Such an idea is really childish."

In the silence, the leader of Feng Hall, Jiang Houming, looked at Lu Chen deeply.

After the man identified himself, he was left in disbelief.

It was not unusual for the Southern Qi border army to send people here. Jiang Houming had received a secret letter from the princess of Jing Dynasty some time ago, saying that Southern Qi was likely to intervene in the matter, and asked him to pay close attention to the relevant news.

However, Jiang Houming did not expect that Xiao Wangzhi would ask Lu Chen to come in person. It is said that Princess Qingyu wanted to kill this person quickly, and he even dared to cross the area controlled by the Yan Dynasty.

Jiang Houming realized that this news was likely to further gain the appreciation of Princess Qingyu, but he felt that it was very difficult.Because Lu Chen's identity has a certain degree of persuasion to everyone in the Seven Star Gang, as evidenced by Shi Changsheng's easy persuasion just now, Dong Mian's refutation was now speechless.

He was so preoccupied with his thoughts at the moment that he didn't notice Lin Jie's thoughtful eyes sweeping across his face.

Lin Jie looked around at everyone, and finally his eyes met with Lu Chen's.

Lu Chen clearly saw the look of approval in his eyes.

At this moment, Jiang Houming coughed lightly and dusted his sleeves.

(End of this chapter)