Chapter 124 Battle (Part 4) Because he is Lu Wei
"Why can't we just fight it out with real weapons instead of resorting to these brain-taxing schemes?" Guo Lang asked Yu Wenjiang and Lü Feng, who were chattering away about their next plan, while cracking sunflower seeds. He was the least good at using his brain.
The two ignored him.
Guo Lang curled his lip. In his opinion, only when one's martial arts skills are not strong enough and one cannot win a direct confrontation should one resort to strategy.
Fang Liniang walked in from outside, carrying two plates of pastries. She placed one plate on the table for Yu Wenjiang and Lü Feng, and the other in front of Guo Lang.
She said to Guo Lang, "Using stratagems is not only for winning, but also for reducing casualties and ending the war as soon as possible."
Guo Lang couldn't accept this explanation, but instead of arguing with Fang Liniang, he asked, "How do you plan to lure us into this trap?"
Fang Liniang smiled but remained silent.
Lu Wei isn't stupid. Now you're saying you want to lead your troops to surrender to the imperial court and trick him into opening the city gates? That's impossible.
However, if false intelligence is transmitted, or if a civil war is feigned to lure him into sending troops, allowing for an encirclement and annihilation...
“But I still find it hard to believe,” Yue Yao said, looking at Zhang Zigao. “Uncle Yan really was bribed by Lu Wei’s men?”
Zhang Zigao sighed, "I don't want to believe it either, but look at all the little things he's been doing lately. He's clearly trying to make me suspicious of you."
Yue Yao immediately sat up straight and pledged his loyalty, "Brother Zhang, I will never betray you!"
When he was desperate, Zhang Zigao took him in and made him the third-in-command of Mao'er Mountain. He had no way to repay this kindness and would never betray Zhang Zigao's trust.
Zhang Zigao naturally trusted Yue Yao; he knew Yue Yao's character and conduct better than anyone else.
Uncle Yan wanted to sow discord among them, but he overestimated Yue Yao and underestimated him.
Yue Yao was curious and couldn't help but ask, "What did Lu the bandit use to bribe Uncle Yan? A Ferghana horse or a rare divine weapon?"
Zhang Zigao looked at Yue Yao and laughed, "Only you would like BMWs and divine weapons. Uncle Yan, of course, likes gold and silver jewelry, antiques and calligraphy and paintings."
Yue Yao's eyes widened, and he sighed, "Lu the bandit is really generous."
Zhang Zigao laughed and said, "If he can wipe out us rebels, he can quickly become emperor."
Yes, successfully wiping out all the rebels and uniting all the states under his control was a tremendous achievement for Lu Wei!
He can write extensively about it and leave his mark on history.
Moreover, after wiping out the rebels, no one could threaten him anymore. He could be prime minister or emperor whenever he wanted.
He Qinglan remained calm.
Currently, Lu Wei is the greatest enemy of all the warlords. Even if others covet her Jinzhou or her abilities, they will restrain their impulse to attack her.
In addition, Zhu Youchuan and his group were not to be underestimated. While discussing battle plans with the imperial army, they also chopped off the outstretched claws of other warlords, advancing on two fronts simultaneously.
only……
Zhu Youchuan expressed his dissatisfaction: "May I ask, does Lu Wei look down on me? The people he sent to bribe me are not putting in any effort at all; their attitude is far too perfunctory!"
Yun Youning raised one eyebrow. "He promised to hand over my enemy to me and collect the remains of my family members."
After Yun Youning and the others left, the head of the Sun family, in order to vent his anger, demolished the Yun family's cemetery, scattering the remains of the Yun family elders all over the ground.
Zhu Youchuan's gaze was gentle. "You can do this yourself."
Ning Huai'an said coldly, "He promised to make me a marquis, posthumously honor my deceased parents, and even said he could marry a princess to me."
Qi Shuyu laughed, "It seems I really think highly of you."
Ma Jinsheng was proud. "That's normal. Our General is the most worthwhile person to win over among all of them!"
As soon as he finished speaking, countless eyes fell on him, making him shudder.
Xi Baolu sighed, feigning a mournful tone. "Of course I know my abilities are inferior to our minister's." She looked at Ma Jinsheng, her face showing surprise. "You don't mean to look down on our Minister Gu, do you?"
Fu Tiandong crossed his arms and lowered his eyes. "Of course I know that we logistics workers can't compare to you frontline combat workers, but being reminded of this still makes me a little sad."
Feng Jiawei: "..." He remained silent, his silence speaking volumes.
Under immense pressure, Ma Jinsheng quickly clasped his hands together and said, "I was wrong. I didn't mean to belittle you all. We are all one. The development and construction of Jinzhou cannot be separated from everyone!"
Pan Songshi clicked his tongue and said sarcastically, "You deserve it."
Shang Xiaorong chuckled. "I remember there's a saying in external publicity: when promoting yourself, don't use absolute words?" He looked at Xi Baolu, his eyes asking for her opinion.
Xi Baolu thought for a moment and said with certainty, "That's right. It was mentioned in business-related books from later generations that businesses shouldn't use words like 'best' when making external promotions, right, Minister Yun?"
Yun Youning nodded, "Yes, if we say that my family's goods are the best in the country, my family's company is the largest in the region, and my family's food is the best in the whole state, such advertising might involve false advertising and unfair competition."
This brings us to Zhu Youchuan's area of expertise: "The laws of Jinzhou also restrict the advertising of businesses, requiring everyone to be moderate in their advertising." As he spoke, he saw Ma Jinsheng laugh, "Captain Ma has shown us with his actions why the use of the word 'best' in advertising is prohibited."
Ma Jinsheng: "..."
He scratched the back of his head and gave an awkward smile.
Ning Huai'an, who was innocently made the subject of the discussion, listened to the discussion, which was centered on him but actually had nothing to do with him, without changing his expression. He calmly changed the subject and planned to continue discussing the battle plan.
The others gave him face, and everyone started talking about serious topics.
Zhu Youchuan: "Although we can resist Lu Wei's instigation and unite to attack Huai'an County, we must be prepared for some people to betray us after we take Huai'an County and even Shengzhou."
Because at that time everyone will have to decide how to divide Shengzhou.
One wrong move and it could trigger internal strife.
That would be the perfect opportunity for Lu Wei to use his divisive tactics; a little provocation would cause the allied forces to turn on each other.
Ning Huai'an's handsome face remained expressionless as he said, "We did not expect to overthrow the court together with the allies. The path to conquering the world is inherently lonely and difficult, filled with cooperation, betrayal, and bloodshed."
Everyone: "..."
Zhu Youchuan: "...You're right." But why is your wording so strange? What books have you been reading lately?
Ning Huai'an: It's just a serialized novel in the newspaper.
Shang Xiaorong didn't think too much about it; his face was full of enthusiasm. "Let's take Shengzhou first! We'll talk about the rest later!"
Zhu Youchuan nodded, "That's true, there's no need to worry about how to spend the five million in the dream."
Xi Baolu asked in confusion, "What five million in a dream?"
Yun Youning smiled gently and asked, "If one day, you were struck by a windfall of five million taels of gold, how would you plan to spend it?"
Everyone: "!"
They unconsciously began to fantasize about how they would spend five million taels of gold if they actually possessed it.
I want to build a European-style castle filled with red roses, just like the ones in later generations, opposite the Goddess Palace!
I'm going to the capital to buy calligraphy and paintings! I heard that the painting "Begonia in Spring Slumber" is in the hands of the Eldest Princess!
I want to go back to my hometown and repair the official road, bridges, and academies!
...
He Qinglan, who had been silent until now, coughed lightly, bringing everyone back to their senses, whose thoughts had long since wandered off.
Their faces clearly showed that they wanted more.
He Qinglan: "..." There's no need for that.
The war between the imperial army and the allied forces continues.
Lu Wei's attempt to sow discord failed because of He Qinglan's warning. Instead, it was used by various warlords to spread a lot of false information to Lu Wei.
Lu Wei was no fool either; he had a wealth of talented people under his command, including a large number of shrewd and capable strategists and generals.
But he didn't know that Xue Rang, who hated his Lu family, was plotting something behind the scenes. The leak of intelligence, coupled with a slight information gap, led to the capture of Huai'an County by the Allied forces a month later.
Countless soldiers rushed into the city.
But by then, Lu Wei and his men had already fled with their troops.
What awaited them was an ambush prepared in advance, intending to intercept and kill Lu Wei.
Yun Youning and Pan Songshi stood on a low hillside, looking down at the only path below.
Ahead, the prefect of Huai'an Prefecture was rushing this way with his family.
Yun Youning looked at it and revealed a cruel smile.
On the other side, Zhu Youchuan and a small squad of cavalry rode at full speed.
The centurion was puzzled. "Why did you come with us? Wouldn't it have been better to stay behind and command?"
Zhu Youchuan's expression was serious. "When an ugly son-in-law visits his future in-laws and brother-in-law for the first time, he should present a presentable gift, right?"
Is there a better gift than the head of an enemy?
The centurion was shocked: Weren't Minister Yun's parents murdered? Where are you going to see them?
Zhu Youchuan didn't say much.
The Sun family head and the prefect did not flee in the same direction at the same time, so it was necessary to divide the troops to intercept them.
He had agreed with Yun Youning that he would capture the Sun family head: "Don't worry, I will definitely bring him back to you intact."
Yun Youning naturally believed him.
"They're here!" came the message from the scouts at the front.
Zhu Youchuan drew his long sword, his brows furrowed and his expression icy.
Those who commit murder should pay with their lives.
Only Yun Youning and Zhu Youchuan cared about the prefect and a mere head of the Sun family; the other lords' targets were Lu Wei and Shengzhou.
but……
He Qinglan placed a white chess piece on the chessboard, and the seemingly hopeless game suddenly found a way out.
Ye Hui held a black chess piece between her fair fingers, smiled, and placed the piece down.
He Qinglan calmly dropped another one.
Ye Hui frowned, reached out, picked up a black chess piece, and placed it down.
The two played another dozen or so pieces. Looking at the chessboard where the situation had changed dramatically, Ye Hui suddenly laughed and asked, "Does Governor He think Lu Wei can escape smoothly?"
He Qinglan glanced at her and said, "Yes."
Ye Hui's eyelashes trembled slightly. "Why?" Hadn't she already made thorough preparations?
He Qinglan replied, "Because he is Lu Wei."
He is the female protagonist's father and her biggest support in this world. How could he be captured by the rebels so easily?
According to the original trajectory, you "rebels" would have been easily wiped out by him, becoming an achievement for Lu Wei and Xue Rang, the kind that would be recorded in history.
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