"Exposing our strength will attract the attention of the government, leading to encirclement and suppression. If we're not careful, our entire army will be wiped out, and our efforts will be in vain. But if we can withstand the government's encirclement and suppression, we will become a benchmark, attracting those who oppose the government to join us."
Finally, Song Huaian said, "Whether to hide or expose it depends on the boss's intention."
Ma Ershui nodded repeatedly and said, "Build high walls, store abundant food, and slowly claim the throne. After all, I am a scholar and have learned knowledge, so I can't say that. Yes, hiding one's strength does have such advantages, but the disadvantages are equally obvious. Brothers, what do you think?"
"Brother, I don't think there's any need to hide. We've been developing for so many years, and we only have 20,000 people. Wang Li of Carp Island just shouted and gathered over 100,000 people. We should show our strength and let everyone see how powerful we are. Only then will people come to us."
"Fifth Master is right. If you don't show your strength these days, who will recognize you? Even if someone wants to join them, they will go to those with a good reputation and will never come to us."
"Both brothers have their reasons. I also think we should rise up and make a name for ourselves, so that everyone knows how powerful we are."
These leaders all chose to expose themselves and confront the government head-on. It was obvious that their current strength made them feel uncomfortable, and they felt aggrieved that they had been hiding all this time.
Ma Ershui pondered for a moment and said, "Since all the brothers think so, let's do something big. Just follow the military advisor's advice and ambush Chen Qifeng's vanguard first, then set up another ambush to defeat the main force of the Qingzhou army. As long as we win these two battles, our reputation will spread."
Song Huaian said at the right moment: "We should also give it a more impressive name, otherwise people won't know what to call us."
Ma Ershui laughed heartily and said, "Military Advisor, you're right. Well, that idiot Wang Li dared to call himself the Hidden Dragon Army, so how about we call ourselves the Divine Dragon Army?"
Song Huaian immediately stood up, bowed, and said, "Congratulations, great boss! Your dragon will soar into the sky and will surely unify the world."
"Congratulations, big brother, for unifying the world."
The other leaders shouted.
"Ha ha ha ha……"
Ma Ershui laughed out loud.
Chen Qifeng led the vanguard army to set off overnight.
In addition to the original 3,000 soldiers in his front army, Zhao Lin gave him another 3,000.
There were six thousand men in all, and five thousand horses.
Chen Qifeng reorganized the 6,000 people into 3,000 cavalry, 3,000 infantry, and 1,000 cavalry personal troops.
Those soldiers and horses were all from the Kuomintang, but these 1,000-man personal army were Chen Qifeng's own.
Chen Qifeng led the army and quickly arrived at the border between Jiujiang Province and Jiasha Province.
"According to our investigation, the bandits are hiding in the mountains of Lianzhou, Jiasha Province. Disguised as civilians quarrying and logging, they've actually been secretly training their forces for a long time. They have over 20,000 elite soldiers, and they wouldn't necessarily lose to us in a head-on battle."
Shen Huai personally delivered the message.
Chen Qifeng asked, "General Zhao, what instructions do you have?"
Chen Huai said, "As soon as we move, the enemy will know and will surely set an ambush for us. General Zhao's intention is to take advantage of their strategy and, while their attention is focused on ambushing us, head straight for their lair and take them down first."
Chen Qifeng was shocked: "The other side has more than 20,000 people and has been operating for many years. It is not certain that a surprise attack will succeed."
Shen Huai said: "General Zhao will send people to assist, General Chen, you can go."
"good!"
Chen Qifeng agreed immediately: "With General Zhao's help, we can easily wipe out the bandits and restore justice to the people of that mountain village!"
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