Jiuxi

Chapter 213 Chapter 211 [Chasing Heart]

On the hillside, there is a picture of all living beings.

Lin Xi turned his head and looked at the soldiers who were training hard in the distance. His ears were already red, and his eyes were full of autumn, feeling both shy and happy.

Dong Mian and other green forest tycoons were all smiles on their faces. They wished they could go up and hit Lu Chen on the shoulder twice, saying, "You finally got the idea."

Lin Jie looked at Lu Chen, who was bowing and saluting firmly, with a smile on his face, but he let out a long sigh of relief in his heart. He immediately took a few steps forward to hold Lu Chen's arm, and said gently: "No need to be polite."

Lu Chen straightened up and said sincerely again: "Master, please let me do it!"

At this time, of course, he couldn't say that he and Lin Xi had been in love for a long time. Even if this was true, he didn't want it to spread out and let others criticize Lin Xi's name, so he made a full gesture of asking for marriage.

Lin Jie glanced at his daughter standing over there and called: "Xi'er——"

Lin Xi lowered his head and eyebrows, and said softly: "Dad is the one who makes the decision."

In fact, what Lu Chen did was not in line with the rules of this era. No one had ever proposed marriage on his own, not to mention that he still had an old father at home. Even if he was alone, it was only polite that he should ask an elder he knew well to come to propose marriage.

However, these green forest tycoons obviously did not care about red tape. Lin Jie only asked Lin Xi symbolically, how could he not know that his daughter had already been secretly committed to this young man.

Now that everything was done, he smiled and nodded: "Okay, I agree to your request."

Lu Chen bowed to the end and said loudly: "Thank you, Lord Taishan, for making it happen!"

Lin Jie couldn't help but let out a burst of heroic laughter, and Dong Mian, Qi Lianfu and others nearby also expressed their congratulations.

"Congratulations to the gang leader on your wonderful son-in-law!"

"In my opinion, only Brother Lu is worthy of our eldest lady!"

"Let me tell you, Brother Lu and Miss Lu are a match made in heaven!"

"I wonder when I can drink your wedding wine?"

"Gang leader, I'll have someone choose an auspicious day right away!"

In the midst of the commotion, Lu Chen turned to look at Lin Xi. Their eyes intertwined, and they suddenly felt that the world had changed forever.

Lin Jie waved his hands and everyone became quiet. He looked at Lu Chen and said, "Your father and I are very close friends. I think he will approve of this marriage, but I have to tell him about this matter eventually. I can't let my father know about it." The son will get married, which is very inappropriate."

Lu Chen nodded and said, "What Taishan said is absolutely true. I want to settle the marriage first and report it to my father when I return to Huaizhou. After the wedding ceremony is completed next year, I can ask my senior sister to marry me in style."

Lin Xi coughed twice and left with a blushing face - Lu Chen's acting style was even more direct than that of the Green Forest Man, and she was really embarrassed to continue listening.

Lin Jie agreed and immediately took Lu Shen and others back to the meeting hall.

After everyone sat down, Lin Jie continued the previous topic and said: "Next year? There seems to be a deep meaning in your words."

There were no outsiders here, so Lu Chen naturally wouldn't hide it, and said calmly: "Now the Seven Star Gang has no worries about protecting itself, but there is still Dongyang Road of Yan State between them and Huaizhou. I can't let Senior Sister go quietly. In the past. This year, the Huaizhou army and the imperial court have been preparing the grain, grass and weapons needed for the Northern Expedition. Next year, they will definitely capture Dongyang Road, and then Baotai Mountain and Huaizhou will be connected."

Everyone gradually came back to their senses and looked at Lu Shen with more respect and amazement.

Lu Chen added: "Although it is easy to defend and difficult to attack in the mountains, life is a bit more difficult after all. After Dongyang Road is recovered, Master can choose a place in the south to house the old and weak women and children in the gang, while the defensive fortress will continue to be preserved in the mountains. Serve as a barrier to the northwest and north of Dongyang Road. In this way, the Seven Star Army is still in the hands of Taishan and Senior Sister, and can further recruit troops and grow stronger."

Even Lin Jie couldn't help but be moved.

Lu Chen's consideration was so far-reaching and thorough that it really exceeded his expectations.

Qi Lianfu thought for a while and said seriously: "Brother Lu, since you have such a plan, then we, the Seven-Star Army, should help the Huaizhou Army during their Northern Expedition."

Lin Jie nodded and said, "What the honest man said makes sense."

"Plans can't keep up with changes."

Lu Chen smiled helplessly and continued to tell everyone about his initial plan, which could be regarded as a brief summary of the battle: "Before the Yan army entered the mountain, my plan was to take three steps. The first step was to lure the enemy. Enter the mountains and lower their vigilance. The second step is to achieve small-scale victory through guerrilla warfare. The focus of this plan is the third step. After the two sides form a stalemate, they will continue to consume the Yan Kingdom by lengthening the front and delaying time. Strength."

He stood up, walked to the wooden plank by the wall, raised his hand to draw two lines, north and south, and said: "I expect the stalemate to last about three months. After winter, the Yan army's baggage pressure will be greater, and At that time, the Huaizhou army was well prepared. If the south and the north were to fight together, the Yan state would definitely be unsustainable. But I didn't expect...the brothers would be so fierce, and the Yan army would be too fragile."

At this point, he shrugged and said with a smile: "Now it is impossible for the Yan State to send troops into the mountains. They will only focus on the southern border. It is unrealistic for the Seven Star Army to forcefully invade Dongyang Road. After all, our troops are quite limited. Therefore, the best choice for us now is to recuperate and continue to strengthen ourselves, and there is no need to rush into the war."

After everyone understood it, they all laughed.

Lin Jie said meaningfully: "So, it's all the fault of Yan Jun's failure?"

Lu Chen nodded and said, "That's probably true."

"Haste makes waste in everything, and your decision is more secure." Lin Jie showed approval and said: "So according to your wishes, we only need to negotiate terms with the Yan Kingdom court and try to get as many benefits as possible. , and then practice internal strength conscientiously in the mountains. When the Huaizhou Army raises the banner of the Northern Expedition next year, we will wait for an opportunity to cooperate? "

"More than that."

Lu Chen looked at Ran Xuanzhi, who was listening attentively, and said with a smile: "Brother Ran, do you still remember the formulas of Qihuo and Huorei?"

Ran Xuanzhi said excitedly: "Of course I remember! Brother Lu, don't worry, I didn't tell anyone except the gang leader, and those craftsmen don't know the whole story."

These words immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of other hall masters, but they did not dare to make a fuss in front of Lin Jie.

Lu Chen said: "In fact, strange fires are not very cost-effective, and there are lush vegetation in the mountains. It will be very troublesome if a wildfire is accidentally caused, unless it is in the extremely special terrain of the southern canyon, so I don't recommend doing more, just save some Raw materials can be used to scare the enemy in an emergency. But fire and thunder are different. They will play an increasingly important role in future wars. Therefore, I also ask Brother Ran to find more old craftsmen and give them more rewards, even if they support them. Family deserves it too.”

Ran Xuanzhi asked: "Looking for craftsmen to continue studying fire thunder?"

Lu Chen said: "This is one aspect. I still have some ideas that I need to rely on these skilled craftsmen to realize."

Ran Xuanzhi nodded solemnly and said, "Okay, leave this matter to me." Lin Jie's heart moved slightly as he listened to the conversation between the two.

Everyone talked for a while and then left one after another. In the end, only the newly minted father-in-law and father-in-law were left in the hall.

"Lu Chen, come with me for a walk."

Lin Jie's tone was gentle and he walked outside first.

The two of them strolled through the mountain village in the afternoon, all the way to the mountain gate in the south. They could see the winding canyon in front of them, and vague traces of the war could be seen.

The shoulders of No. 1 on the martial arts list were as broad as mountains. He stared at the declining and yellowing mountain scenery and said leisurely: "If I guessed correctly, you should have made an agreement with Xiao Wangzhi before going north. You will take Qixing with you. He helped defeat the Yan army and then harassed the rear of Dongyang Road. He took advantage of the situation and raised troops north to attack the border fortress. With Jingzhou Li Tianrun as his support, it would be difficult for the Yan State to take care of both the head and tail. What made you change your mind?"

There is no doubt that although Lu Chen's explanation just now convinced others, it did not deceive Lin Jie.

Lu Chen was not surprised. He had never thought of hiding it from Lord Taishan, but there were some things that he did not need to tell others, so he said frankly: "Because the Seven-Star Army needs time to settle, and now Jingchao cannot spare any time to deal with the south. The State of Yan is too busy taking care of itself and focuses on its borders. This is a golden development opportunity for the Seven Star Army."

Lin Jie said: "But you are the captain of the Ruishi Camp of the Huaizhou Dudufu of Southern Qi, and a male from Shanyang County who was granted the title by the emperor of Southern Qi. Logically speaking, you should put the gains and losses of Southern Qi in the most important position. Even if the Seven-Star Army is defeated, as long as You should do whatever it takes to help Xiao Wangzhi achieve his goal - don't get me wrong, I don't doubt your sincerity towards Xi'er."

Lu Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, also looked forward, and said slowly: "Master, what do you think of Yang Guangyuan and Marshal Yang?"

Lin Jie was startled for a moment, then turned to look at the young man's side face, a smile gradually appeared on his face: "Marshal Yang is a true saint. In the court of Qi State back then, his presence made it impossible for those ignorant kings and sycophants to hide. .”

"Yes, my father said so too."

Lu Chen nodded, then turned to meet Lin Jie's gaze and said seriously: "But I don't want to become the second Marshal Yang."

This sentence is a bit boastful. After all, Yang Guangyuan is not only famous for his loyalty, but also his military talent and talents that are most admired by the world. Although Lu Chen is also performing well now, he is still far from Yang Guangyuan's level.

Lin Jie did not laugh at Lu Chen because of this. He savored the profound meaning of these words and said with emotion: "With such great ambition, you are worthy of being the man that Xi'er likes. However, you are a minister of Southern Qi after all, and His Majesty the Emperor seems to want to continue I'll be kind to you, and when the day comes that you can support your troops and stand on your own feet, won't you be afraid of the people in the world criticizing you with words and writings?"

Lu Chen said calmly: "I have been to the capital to meet the emperor. To be fair, he is a good emperor. Although he is in a difficult situation, he still wants to do something practical for the soldiers on the border. But his health is not very good, and the princes are ineffective. If one day he dies, I don’t think those princes will be able to shoulder the heavy burden of the country. When that day comes, there will be kings and kings outside, and families fighting for power inside, where will we generals go?"

"It is the bounden duty of a soldier to protect the family and the country. However, throughout the history books, there are often treacherous villains who stir up troubles. The more loyal ministers and good generals are, the easier it is for them to suffer injustice and die in vain. There are countless examples. Of course, if His Majesty can live a long life today, I am still a loyal minister of Da Qi, but who can guarantee the future? Rather than relying on the favor of others, it is better to hold my fate firmly in my own hands."

Lu Chen's tone was very calm, but his eyes were extremely determined.

Lin Jie sighed softly and said slowly: "I didn't expect that you would trust me so much."

Lu Chen said calmly: "Because you and my father have a life-long friendship, and you are also the father of my senior sister. If you don't even trust me, why do I need to talk about these ambitions? Why don't I go home early, inherit the family business, and be a good person?" The son of a wealthy businessman who doesn’t hear what’s going on outside the window.”

Lin Jie nodded and said, "That's right."

Lu Chen changed the subject and said, "Actually, Master has also thought about starting a rebellion in recent years, right?"

Lin Jie laughed and said: "I did think about it, but I just watched you strategizing during this period, and I realized that my previous thoughts were just like a child's play. When it comes to martial arts training, I consider myself second in the world, and no one should dare to think of myself as first." , but when it comes to planning the general trend of the world and training troops for war, you and I are as different as clouds and mud."

Lu Chen said apologetically: "Master's words are serious."

"Don't be too harsh, it's important for people to be self-aware."

Lin Jie looked calm and continued: "I have never thought about becoming a king and hegemony, but I am not angry about the government oppressing the people, and I want to fight for the world with my martial arts. Later I realized that this was a wishful thinking. Now I am not young anymore. It's time to know my destiny. I originally only wanted to make the young and old in the gang live a good life, but I didn't expect to wait until you showed up."

Lu Chen did not deliberately humble himself. He said calmly: "The Seven-Star Army has a lot to do."

"Indeed, the premise is that you are in control."

Lin Jie smiled slightly, and then asked with great interest: "So you are planning to let the Seven-Star Army be independent from the Qi Army, and take over personally when necessary?"

Lu Chen answered honestly: "Currently I can only take one step at a time. I want to establish a foothold in the Huaizhou Army first and have enough capital in my hands. Only then will I be able to become a chess player in the future, rather than a subject on the chessboard." A pawn of human coercion.”

Lin Jie said gently: "As long as your senior sister and I are here, the Seven-Star Army will never change its faction."

Lu Chen said sincerely: "Thank you, Lord Taishan."

"However, I am not without conditions."

Lin Jie had a sly look in his eyes.

Lu Chen said curiously: "Tell me."

Lin Jie said leisurely: "Although I did not create the Seven Star Gang, it can be said that I have devoted all my efforts to its development. These thousands of men in the Seven Star Army are the men I brought out hand by hand. I am not giving them to you for free. You are used as Xi'er's dowry. In other words, no matter how many women you hook up with in the future, I will never allow those charming girls to sway Xi'er's status in the palace, otherwise..."

This No. 1 martial artist whose level of martial arts was unfathomable, and even Yu Chi Gui personally admitted that he was no match for him, raised his hand and patted Lu Chen on the shoulder, smiling and saying, "You can take care of yourself."

Lu Chen couldn't help but swallowed a mouthful of saliva. Li Bingxue's face suddenly appeared in his mind, but he felt that he was pure in mind and only focused on his senior sister. How could he attract bees and butterflies?

After thinking about it carefully, he still felt that his romantic luck was not that strong and he would not be able to seduce many women, so he assured her loudly: "Don't worry, Taishan, my son-in-law will never do anything stupid like that."

"Of course you won't, but there will definitely be many women who stick to you in the future - that's all. Anyway, just remember what I said today."

Lin Jie said with a smile, then turned around and put his hands behind his back, and left leisurely.

Lu Chen looked at his majestic back, thinking that if he was chased by No. 1 on the martial arts list, it would be extremely miserable, right?

But this day will definitely not happen.

Lu Chen raised his hand and wiped the cold sweat, thinking silently in his heart.

　Wang Chulong character card has been added.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)