Chapter 270 Testing Liang Shao!

Qian Feng and the others looked displeased. They even wanted the general to come and greet them. Who did he think he was?

Wei Dongzhu said coldly, "The three Turkic tribes have been probing us frequently, so General Shen went out of the city to deal with them."

Instead of praising or commending her, Zhou Ru'an frowned and questioned, "Didn't we send her to recruit soldiers? How could she abandon her post and leave the city without permission? With so many men here, how could we send a woman like her? If the three Turkic tribes see that we only sent one woman, won't they look down on our Great Zhou?"

The thought that the war in the Northwest might change because of Shen Lanxi made Zhou Ruan feel furious.

Shen Lanxi really has no self-awareness at all. Do you need women to fight a war?

She didn't know the woman's identity; wouldn't that only make the three Turkic tribes laugh at their Great Zhou for having no one capable?

Wei Dongzhu said coldly, "Before the Second Prince arrived, the Zhenbei Army was commanded by General Shen, which is why they were able to recapture a city in such a short time!"

Zhou Ru'an's face instantly turned cold upon hearing Wei Dongzhu's words. He thought he had won Wei Dongzhu over on the way to borrow grain, but he didn't expect him to actually speak up for Shen Lanxi.

Is it true that even heroes can't resist the charms of a beautiful woman, or have the two already formed a secret alliance?

The thought of Shen Lanxi's face made Zhou Ru'an's lips curl down. Compared to Shen Lanxi, the two women beside him were indeed ordinary and unremarkable.

"Second Prince, with so many men here, how can we send women to the battlefield? My father always told us that sending women to the battlefield is bad luck, and that we'll likely lose nine times out of ten." Sun Miaoling whispered in Zhou Ruan's ear.

Zhou Ruan's eyes swept over Qian Feng and the others: "Aren't you all still here? Why aren't you going? Why did you have to send Shen Lanxi?"

Qian Feng suppressed his anger and said, "We also want to go, but we have to defend against a powerful enemy, and we can't all go to deal with the three Turkic tribes."

Zhou Ru'an didn't believe it: "What powerful enemy? Apart from the three Turkic tribes, where else could there be a powerful enemy?"

Qian Feng: "I presume the Second Prince has heard of Liang Shao, the King of the Northwest?"

Of course I've heard of him. What a load of bull! He's just a mob leader and a traitor.

"Of course I know."

Qian Feng: "Liang Shao led his army outside Huangtu City."

Zhou Ru'an's heart skipped a beat. He thought he had misheard and hurriedly asked again, "Are you sure it's Liang Shao, the King of the Northwest?"

Qian Feng: "I'm certain that Liang Shao sent a messenger earlier, intending to bring people to join our Zhenbei Army!"

Zhou Ru'an didn't believe it.

"A trap, it's definitely a trap. Wasn't he fighting Zhou Ruyuan in Dongchuan? How did he suddenly come here? Could it be that he wants to take advantage of the chaos to seize the Northwest?"

Qian Feng: "That's what my subordinates think too, so we'll let General Shen deal with the three Turkic tribes while we stay behind to guard the city. This will also serve as a deterrent to Liang Shao. Seeing that our entire army hasn't left the city, he certainly won't dare to make any rash moves!"

Zhou Ruan originally wanted to take this opportunity to suppress Shen Lanxi, but now it seems that the time is not right.

"Go into the city first."

"yes!"

If Liang Shao were to kidnap him and use him to threaten the Zhenbei Army, that would be disastrous.

Zhou Ru'an complained that the speed was too slow and urged his entourage to hurry up and enter the city.

Seeing that Zhou Ru'an looked unwell, Sun Miaoling and Chen Mianmian exchanged a glance and obediently kept their mouths shut.

...

Shen Lanxi received news that the three Turkic tribes dared to send troops to Qinglong Lake to massacre civilians, which was simply unforgivable!

Shen Lanxi gave the order: "Today, my Zhenbei Army will unleash a massacre! Any foreign tribes that dare to set foot on the territory of my Great Zhou will be wiped out without exception!"

The Zhenbei Army had not fought for several months. Without battles, there was no income and no chance for promotion. When they heard Shen Lanxi say this, they cheered and volunteered incessantly.

Che Mingyuan thought of Liang Shao outside the city, and a plan came to mind.

"General, don't worry, I have a plan."

Shen Lanxi: "Please speak!"

Che Mingyuan: "Didn't Liang Shao say he wanted to join our Zhenbei Army? Now is the best opportunity for him to prove his loyalty!"

Shen Lanxi's eyes flickered, and she understood what Che Mingyuan meant.

"Do you want Liang Shao to send troops to exterminate the three clans?"

Che Mingyuan explained with a faint smile, "By taking action against the three Turkic tribes, he has essentially incurred their wrath. This effectively eliminates any possibility of Liang Shao switching sides to the three Turkic tribes!"

It was also a test. If Liang Shao dared to destroy the three tribes, it would mean that he was not allied with the three Turkic tribes!

Shen Lanxi's eyes lit up, and she said approvingly, "Among three people walking together, there must be one who can teach me. In the future, if anyone has a good idea, please feel free to speak up. I am not a domineering person who cannot tolerate others!"

Xiao Fang led the way, saying, "General, you are wise and brave, the best in the world!"

The others immediately joined Xiao Fang in shouting.

After the cheers subsided, Shen Lanxi said again, "What a great idea! Military Advisor Che has made a great contribution. As I said before, those who have made contributions will be rewarded. So, Military Advisor Che will be rewarded with five thousand taels of silver, and you can choose any two items from our warehouse!"

Che Mingyuan immediately raised his voice and said, "Thank you for the reward, General. I would be impolite to refuse it!"

Shen Lanxi immediately sent someone to deliver a message to Liang Shao, and then mustered three thousand soldiers and headed straight for Qinglong Lake.

The Qinglong Lake water diversion project has been under construction, and there are not only civilians there, but also soldiers of the Zhenbei Army.

Shen Lanxi encountered the allied forces of the three Turkic tribes halfway there.

"General, the allied forces of the three Turkic tribes are ahead!" a scout reported on horseback.

Che Mingyuan frowned: "It looks like we won't be able to wait for Liang Shao's men."

Xiao Fang stepped forward: "General, I request permission to fight."

Shen Lanxi told Qian Feng to stand aside and asked the scout, "How many troops does the three-race allied forces have?"

Scout: "There are about five thousand men."

Shen Lanxi sneered: "They're willing to use troops for such a small place as Qinglong Lake!"

Che Mingyuan pondered, "This move is probably meant to give us a warning!"

Xiao Fang said anxiously, "General, I only need two thousand soldiers to bury all five thousand people from the three clans here!"

Shen Lanxi: "Explore again!"

Che Mingyuan reassured Xiao Fang, "Don't you understand? Exterminating the three clans is no longer the main objective today!"

Our main objective today is to persuade Liang Shao to surrender.

Xiao Fang said impatiently, "Liang Shao is really something, so slow. Does he even have the sincerity to join our Zhenbei Army?"

Che Mingyuan: "What's the rush? The three-race allied forces haven't even attacked yet."

Xiao Fangxin said that Liu Yanhui and Wei Dongzhu all had things to do, while he was the only one idle in the army. If it were Che Mingyuan, he would see his colleagues making merits one by one, while he alone had no merits. If it were him, would he be anxious?

The rumbling of the earth and the sound of horses' hooves filled the air.

A scout rushed in to report: "General, Liang Shao's troops have arrived! He's leading them personally!"

Shen Lanxi: "Be on guard!"

Xiao Fang immediately relayed the order.

In the blink of an eye, Liang Shao arrived with his troops, and Shen Lanxi greeted him loudly!

"I never expected the King of the Northwest to come in person. Qinglong Lake is truly honored!"

Liang Shao ordered his troops to stop fifty meters away and went forward alone.

"I accept the opportunity General Shen has given me. I will speak with you properly after I have annihilated the foreign tribes!"