Chapter 209: Store up food and slowly become king
Jiang Yu was naturally furious at being insulted, and he raged at the Governor's residence. But even Butler Jiang didn't have time to deal with his temper. He simply sighed, knowing that Lu Chenyang didn't take Jiang Yu, the Governor, seriously at all and wasn't even willing to maintain a bit of respect.
Jiang Yu, the governor, is really useless and has no dignity at all.
When Lu Chenyang set out, the nobles led by Cui Yong and Ji Ping came to see him off.
Cui Yong also gave Lu Chenyang a gift that he could not refuse, which was a hundred horses.
If it were anything else, Lu Chenyang might not accept it, but it was a horse, a horse!
Lu Chenyang accepted it without hesitation and said, "I bought the horse. You can just deduct the money from my profit."
Lu Chenyang never accepts gifts, and Cui Yong also knows Lu Chenyang's concerns. Lu Chenyang has never privately accepted valuable gifts from others even in the most difficult times, so he naturally cooperates.
He smiled and nodded, "Yes, sir." He thought for a moment, then added, "The Cui family has some connections with horse dealers in the north. I'll send someone to contact them and try to buy more horses."
Lu Chenyang was overjoyed: "That's great! Even if I can't buy a full-grown horse, a foal will be fine."
Lu Chenyang couldn't find a way to buy horses because they were so rare. He had to spend a lot of time just to buy cattle. Horses were almost monopolized by large families.
Cui Yong nodded: "Yes, sir, don't worry, I will contact you when I get back."
Lu Chenyang left Ningzhou contentedly.
Since he had just got a good horse and the weather was good, Lu Chenyang did not take a carriage but chose to ride a horse.
Riding on the horse, Lu Chenyang held his head high and chest out, feeling happy.
Yan Xing and Tan Feng guarded him on both sides.
Lu Chenyang stroked the horse's fur lovingly, "What a great horse! I've always dreamed of forming a cavalry."
Yan Xing had to remind him: "It's hard for you to even raise a person now, let alone a horse."
Lu Chenyang sighed deeply.
He shook his head, as if trying to get rid of the unrealistic thoughts in his mind.
Yan Xing looked at his childish movements and curled the corners of his lips.
He is obviously a very calm person, but he can act silly sometimes.
Lu Chenyang decided to think of something easy to achieve, so he looked at Yan Xing: "This time I went to the capital to redress your wrongdoing. Once your status is restored, what are your plans?"
Lu Chenyang had actually mentioned the matter of rehabilitating Yan Xing when they were in Yanquan County. Now they have the ability and no longer need to look at Emperor Qianyuan's face.
In order to undermine the influence of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, Emperor Qianyuan exiled him to Lingnan. Now that the prince is in power, Yan Xing naturally has to go back.
Among the prince's faction, Yan Xing can be said to be the most important person.
But these actually have nothing to do with Lu Chenyang. According to the current situation, Yan Xing can stay by his side and serve him forever unless he is redressed.
But Lu Chenyang took the initiative to bring up this matter. Yan Xing's eyes flashed. He knew that this was because Lu Chenyang wanted him to take back the military power of the Yanhui Army.
Yan Xing was a little confused about Lu Chenyang's thoughts. After all, no matter how you looked at it, it was in Lu Chenyang's best interest for him to stay by his side.
Could it be that Lu Chenyang was unhappy about his confession of feelings and wanted to break up with him?
Yan Xing's face darkened, and he looked directly at him: "What do you think?"
Many thoughts flashed through Yan Xing's mind, and without exception, they all revolved around the theme that Lu Chenyang wanted to dump him and put an end to his wishful thinking.
Lu Chenyang said as a matter of course, "You should go where you are supposed to go. The military power of the Yanhui Army has been lost for too long, which is why the Tatars are so arrogant. We should also let them know that I have people in Dagan." He looked at him seriously and said, "Take back the military power of the Yanhui Army and Yanhui Pass. I will go to quell the rebellion of the Yilin Army. Within five years, there must be no war in Dagan."
With a serious expression, he solemnly announced his intention.
Yan Xing was stunned for a moment and suddenly felt a little ashamed. This was what he thought. He had misunderstood him.
He couldn't help but reflect on himself. His Lord Lu's heart and eyes were full of the people of the world, but he was so obsessed with love. He was not worthy of him.
He must never have such thoughts in the future.
Yan Xing thought for a moment and said, "Are you planning to lead the troops yourself? The Yilin Army is too large, and I'm afraid you'll suffer."
Are you addicted to using fewer troops to defeat more? Previously, when Lu Chenyang fought the King of Nanyang, he used fewer troops to defeat more. Although he won that battle, it was a very difficult and thrilling victory.
Yan Xing later reviewed the war and found that the two most important reasons why Lu Chenyang was able to win were: first, that was Lu Chenyang's home court, and Lu Chenyang took advantage of the favorable terrain, as well as the Dongyi people's surprise attack; the second reason was that the enemy underestimated them, because they had an absolute advantage in numbers, and they thought that Lu Chenyang was just a scholar, so they did not take him seriously.
But it was different against the Yilin Army, as this time they were going to the enemy's home turf. And ever since Lu Chenyang's victory over the King of Nanyang, everyone knew that he was not only a civil servant, but also a martial arts expert who could lead troops in battle.
A person's reputation is like a tree's shadow. Now the entire Dagan Army is praising Lu Chenyang, believing that he is omnipotent and capable. Under such circumstances, the Yilin Army will not underestimate the enemy and will try every possible means to deal with Lu Chenyang.
Therefore, it is actually very dangerous for Lu Chenyang to face the Yilin Army. At this time, he needs a battle-hardened general to support him. Yan Xing is naturally the best candidate.
Lu Chenyang nodded, his expression serious and resolute: "I know, so I will recruit more soldiers to minimize the difference in numbers. Besides, the Yilin Army is just a mob. I don't believe the Lu family army can't defeat them."
The weapons and equipment of the Lu family army are the most sophisticated among all the armed forces in Dagan, even the regular army of Dagan cannot match them.
Yan Xing personally certified that even the Yan Hui Army was a few points short.
Because the iron used in Lu's army weapons was later improved, and the current craftsmanship is still improving, Lu Chenyang invested heavily in this area, which basically accounted for more than half of the tax revenue in Lingnan and Shudi.
Lu Chenyang is willing to invest in this area.
Thinking of this, Lu Chenyang turned to look at Lu Ning and said, "Lu Ning, when will the Quzhou workshop be completed?"
The weapons of the Lu family army are confidential. Lu Chenyang only trusts the people he brought with him, and now Lu Ning is in charge.
Lu Chenyang has now completely taken control of Quzhou, and he has also built a workshop in Quzhou in preparation for the war with the Yilin Army.
Not only that, the workshops in Lingnan and Shu also expanded.
Lu Ning was riding on a horse and was feeling drowsy when the spring breeze blew on him. However, when he heard Lu Chenyang calling him, he immediately became alert.
"It's almost done. Counting the days...it will be completed in about half a month. The craftsmen are all selected from their families and come here with their apprentices. They will go back after the ones here are familiar with the work." Lu Ning calculated the time: "In about three months, the workshop in Quzhou will be able to produce weapons."
"Too slow." Lu Chenyang said, "One month, weapons should be produced in one month."
Lu Chenyang reduced the time by two-thirds with just one sentence. Lu Ning felt bitter, but he had to follow Lu Chenyang's order.
He nodded heavily: "Yes, I will write back right away."
Fortunately, I wasn't out for long, so there's still time to send a letter back by carrier pigeon.
Lu Chenyang turned his head and looked at Yan Xing: "In a month, Quzhou will start producing weapons. At the latest, in three months, I will equip another army of 200,000. The Yilin Army must be wiped out, and Yanhui Pass must be recaptured. These two things are urgent and cannot be delayed any longer. If we wait for even one more day, countless civilians will die in the flames of war."
First put an end to the chaos, then settle the situation.
Lu Chenyang’s thinking is very clear.
Yan Xing's eyes flickered, and he whispered, "If there were no war, you..."
This was outside, and he said it vaguely, but Lu Chenyang understood what he meant.
Without war, the world will be peaceful, and the balance between Lu Chenyang and Emperor Qianyuan will be broken. Now there is also a prince, so there will definitely be a war between the three parties.
No, in fact, Emperor Qianyuan no longer has the strength to fight. This is a battle between Lu Chenyang and the prince.
No emperor would tolerate a minister like Lu Chenyang, even if he was truly loyal and patriotic.
What's more, the prince is not incompetent, and there will definitely be a fight between the two of them.
As to who will win is still unknown.
But for Lu Chenyang, the most advantageous situation is to take advantage of the current chaotic situation and slowly accumulate power.
Store up food and slowly become king.
If Lu Chenyang pacifies the Yilin Army now, his military strength will definitely be reduced, which is not a good thing for him.
Lu Chenyang nodded. "I know. But the people of the world are suffering so much. I originally wanted to take it slow. But after seeing the refugees, I changed my mind. I don't know how many other people are suffering from the war. They are not so lucky and can only go with the flow. The struggles among the superiors are only for these innocent people. I don't want this to happen."
Do you think everyone has the confidence to flee? No, those at the bottom of society can't even survive in their hometowns, let alone leave.
More people don’t even have the chance to run away and can only be slaughtered.
What shocking four words these are.
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