"Hehe... The four towns and nine ministers are all middle-ranking officials of the 2,000-stone rank. What's the difference between them? As for my brother-in-law..."

Nan Wuyou was belittled by him again and again, and could no longer bear it. He sneered and snorted, "I have always thought that my sister's marriage to you was not worth it!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone in the camp changed again.

Cao Zishuo, who had been looking sarcastic all the time, suddenly slammed the table and stood up.

“That’s enough!”

At this moment, two shouts were heard, interrupting the two people who were about to fight after a disagreement.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was Nan Wu Ju and Cao Ziyu, and they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Because these two are the two leading figures in the Nancang faction.

Whether it is Nan Wuyou or Cao Zishuo, they are supporting roles after all.

Compared with them, these two people undoubtedly have a better sense of the overall situation and know how to act in a measured way than the previous two.

Once these two people opened their mouths, both sides could suppress the conflict.

Otherwise, if we let these two continue arguing, who knows what they will say?

But no one noticed that although Nan Wu Ju and Cao Ziyu spoke at the same time, their eyes did not meet each other's at all.

Nan Wu Jue opened his mouth coldly and scolded, "What should I say and what shouldn't I say? Don't you have any sense of propriety?

Is it up to you to decide whether it’s worth it or not?”

He was naturally referring to Nan Wuyou.

"Yes."

The latter's expression changed repeatedly, but he finally bowed in response.

Cao Zishuo just snorted and laughed.

But before he could finish his laughter, Cao Ziyu glared at him, "What are you laughing at?

When discussing military matters, just stick to the facts. Who told you to talk about other things?"

Cao Zishuo's expression changed slightly, and then he bowed in agreement.

But Cao Ziyu spoke again indifferently: "How do you train the navy? Do you think that the navy is just about being able to board a ship?

Or will you?"

As he said this, he glanced at the officers who were following Cao Zishuo in making trouble.

This time it was Nan Wuyou's turn to sneer.

But the people from Cao Zishuo's faction couldn't help but blush.

But Cao Zishuo was not convinced when he heard this, and said proudly: "Brother, you said that it was my fault that I mentioned other things during the military meeting.

However, I disagree with what you said later."

"Oh, why don't you agree?"

Cao Ziyu asked indifferently.

Cao Zishuo snorted again and said, "Brother, I don't know the tactics of naval warfare you mentioned, but what we need now is not a navy that can fight on the water, but boatmen who can ferry people across the river.

As for the other soldiers, they only need to be able to stand steady on the boat and fight after getting off. There is no problem in training such a navy."

When he said this, everyone couldn't help but ponder for a moment, and many people nodded.

Cao Zishuo is one of the four townsmen, but he is not really a fool.

But Nan Wuyou sneered and retorted again: "It's just a matter of course. You said that as long as we can cross the river, it will be fine, but will the enemy army be killed?

When you are crossing a river, the enemy intercepts you with boats. What should you do?

If the enemy attacks you halfway across the river with stone cannons, what will you do?"

"In that case, our army should deploy more archery towers and stone cannons along the river to prevent the enemy from crossing the river.

How can we give up this natural barrier?"

“You only know how to defend along the river.

But the Songshui River is very long, and the enemy has naval forces that can patrol up and down the river, so they can detect where we are crossing the river.

We don't have a navy, and we need to defend along the river. How many lines of defense do you want?

Besides, they have naval forces that can patrol along the river. How far away should your defense be from the river? If it is too close, the enemy can engage you with their boats in the middle of the river. If it is too far, how can they attack you while you are halfway across the river?

"If you're right, we'll never be able to put down the rebellion. What are we still doing here? We'd better go back and persuade His Majesty to submit!"

"Who said you were submitting? As a general, don't you know how to use calmness to control movement and wait for the right time?"

"When is the right time?"

The two of them started arguing again.

Then, other people from both sides couldn't help but join in.

They also have different opinions.

After arguing for a long time, there was no result.

But Nan Cang remained silent.

No idea what he was thinking.

After half a day, the others left.

Only core figures such as Nan Cang and his son, Cao Ziyu, etc. were left in the camp.

At this time, Cao Ziyu spoke up and said, "Sir, the generals just now each held their own opinion. Although they all have shortcomings, their concerns are not without reason.

Now we have deployed our troops here and are confronting the Nanzhou coalition forces across the river.

The enemy has navy and can defend flexibly.

But our army has no navy, so it is difficult to fully defend the front line."

He said this, sighed and said: "Zi Yu also understands your intention, sir, which is to give up one's shortcomings and use one's strengths.

If you can't defend, then don't defend. Just wait for the enemy to land and then attack with a strong army.

But our army is here to quell the rebellion, after all. If we delay for too long, not only will we waste food and fodder, but we'll also be criticized by the imperial court!"

"Ah, my lord, that is exactly what I was worried about."

Cao Zishuo also followed suit.

This time, Nan Wuyou opened his mouth but did not refute.

Nan Wu Ju also frowned and said nothing.

In fact, they are also worried about this.

Since ancient times, when a general led troops outside, he was most afraid of three people in the court becoming a tiger.

And there is one more thing that Cao Ziyu and others don’t know yet.

But the two of them knew that the emperor had actually fled to Dahuang County, Bingzhou at this critical juncture.

When they received the news from the Nan family guards a few days ago, they almost couldn't help but curse, "Isn't this just nonsense?"

Dahuang County, what kind of place is that? If it weren’t for the Dahuang Mountains separating them, the King of Qi’s army would have reached there long ago.

If the people of King Qi knew that we were going to Dahuang County at this time, they would have to send a special force there at the risk of their lives, no more than a few.

Just a few thousand people are enough to capture Dahuang City.

What's more, at this time, the Dahuang City was probably already in the pocket of King Qi.

At that time, what should the Nancang army do? Should they continue to confront the rebels here, or go to rescue Bingzhou?

If I go to Bingzhou, will this place just let me go?

Moreover, the letter also asked Nan Cang to send people over, which made Nan Cang and his son frown even more.

How many people should be sent?

Although in the letter, Nan Luoying said that the emperor only needed a hundred or so elite cavalry.

But will a hundred or so people be useful?

If we really only send such a small number of people, what if they are not enough and something goes wrong, who will be responsible?

If we send too many people, it will not only be a problem of dividing the troops, but it will also be difficult to keep it secret.

However, although they were worried, they did not dare to say this.

Even the Cao brothers did not dare to reveal it.

As they were talking, someone suddenly came from outside to report that someone had come to their house.

Upon hearing this, Brother Cao Ziyu frowned slightly and said, "Someone from the capital has come. Is it true that the capital has begun to be dissatisfied with you, my Lord?"

But the Nan brothers' faces changed when they heard this.

He thought to himself, "Another person is coming. Could something have happened to the Emperor?"

Nan Cang didn't say anything, but his sword-like brows couldn't help but frown.

Then he said, "Let someone in!"