Chapter 136 Using Cui
Yan Xing thought for a moment and said, "I'm not just encouraging you. I truly believe you can do it." He continued, "You've overcome so many difficulties. What's so big of a deal with the King of Nanyang? Didn't you also reach a peace agreement with the Dongyi people? Could the King of Nanyang be more difficult than the Dongyi people?"
Lu Chenyang had to admit that this sounded really nice.
"If you want to control someone, you have to give him what he wants, or... make him feel afraid." Lu Chenyang said thoughtfully.
Lu Chenyang quickly called people over to discuss the matter.
Lu Chenyang shared his ideas with everyone, hoping to gather their wisdom.
Gao Ming said, "Your Excellency's idea is correct, but what makes King Nanyang afraid is..."
Lu Chenyang asked, "Can't you just give him what he wants?"
Gao Ming didn't say anything, he just glanced at Chen Songyuan.
Chen Songyuan took the lead and said flatly, "Absolutely impossible! My lord, he has been the King of Nanyang for so many years. He has money and connections. His rebellion is supported by the nobles. He has everything he wants. But my lord..."
"Okay, stop talking." Lu Chenyang interrupted without hesitation.
As for him, he has nothing. He is still poor. The last time he ate meat was after the meeting with Yan Xing.
Lu Chenyang felt sad when he thought about it. They were all local lords, so why was he doing so miserably?
Lu Chenyang looked at Gao Ming: "Mr. Gao, please continue."
Gao Ming smiled slightly and continued, "There are only two things that frighten him." He first looked at Yan Xing, "Prince Yan's bravery has frightened him. There's no way around it. It's just..."
It's just not easy. They are few in number. If they can scare the King of Nanyang, why would Lu Chenyang bother to negotiate with him? He can just kill him directly.
Lu Chenyang rejected this idea: "I'm afraid this can't be done in a short time, but the people can't wait."
Everyone looked solemn.
Gao Ming thought for a moment and said, "If we can't defeat them with our military strength, then we have to attack from other areas. Warfare doesn't just rely on numbers."
Gao Ming's words made Lu Chenyang's eyes light up.
There are many factors that affect the war, as long as the result is that King Nanyang does not dare to take action.
Thinking of this, Lu Chenyang's mind opened up and he even dared to be bolder.
"Quick, bring the map." Lu Chenyang said.
Chen Songyuan immediately took the map.
The map in Lu Chenyang's hand is the most complete topographic map of Dagan. Such things are not easy to find. The map in Lu Chenyang's hand was given to him by someone who came to seek refuge last year.
Lu Chenyang is now quite famous, and with people like Yu Dayong traveling all over the country to promote him, more and more people know about Lu Chenyang.
In the past two years, some people have come here to seek refuge and seek a position.
After Lu Chenyang's inspection, if anyone really had real talent and skills, he would keep them all.
Lu Chenyang even asked his caravans to pay special attention to some skilled craftsmen when they went out to trade, and bring back all of them as long as they had the ability!
Yu Dayong also said privately that he felt like a human trafficker.
That's getting off topic.
Lu Chenyang opened the map and pointed to Ningzhou. "I remember that the Cui family of Boling is in Ningzhou, right?"
The Cui family of Boling had left their hometown after suffering a disaster that nearly wiped out their clan. However, in the past two years, the Cui family has gradually revived and returned to their ancestral home, intending to rebuild their ancestral home.
Lu Chenyang pointed his finger at Ningzhou and said, "If the Yilin Army takes Ningzhou, I'm afraid the Cui family's ancestral home will be lost."
By this time, Gao Ming and Chen Songyuan both understood what he meant.
This is to use the Cui family to contain the King of Nanyang.
Gao Ming was filled with admiration: "Your Excellency is sharp and decisive. I admire you!"
Chen Songyuan was also excited: "The King of Nanyang relies on the support of the nobles. With the nobles' mediation, the King of Nanyang will definitely agree!"
Lu Chenyang raised his eyebrows: "Perhaps, the King of Nanyang will need some reinforcements. After all, we are working for his father-in-law."
Gao Ming and Chen Songyuan looked at each other and laughed.
Lu Chenyang immediately sent someone to invite Cui Yan.
Because they had something to ask of him, the people who went there were very polite.
Cui Yan was a little nervous, but he considered himself a nobleman and did not want to show weakness in front of Lu Chenyang, so he still looked calm and composed on the surface.
Lu Chenyang was quite polite to him, but the first thing he said was, "Mr. Cui, your Cui family is about to face disaster again."
Cui Yan was startled and raised his head to meet Lu Chenyang's eyes, feeling uneasy. "Master Lu, where do you get this from? Please explain it to me."
Lu Chenyang didn't shy away from him. He showed him the map and pointed in the direction of Ningzhou. "The Yilin Army has already reached the outskirts of Ningzhou. They were quite impressive when they were young. It's just a pity that they've been so reckless and their health is not as good as it used to be. With their overwhelming momentum, Ningzhou Governor Liu Yi, how long do you think Ningzhou can hold out?"
"Ningzhou City has been destroyed. What will happen to the people inside?" Lu Chenyang said, "The Yilin Army has always claimed to kill all the oppressive and unscrupulous tycoons and wealthy businessmen in the world. As long as they are wealthy businessmen, their families will be wiped out. I don't know what will happen to the Cui family..."
Cui Yan sighed lightly, his expression remained unchanged, but his eyes showed worry.
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