Su Yuanchun looked at the sky outside the window and saw that it had brightened, breathed a sigh of relief, and said with a relieved smile:

"King of Hainan, do you know? Your Hainan army is moving closer from Nanning to the Pingxiang area of Longzhou, and I have already received information in this regard.

If I had given the order to hold you back, it would have been impossible for you to move the forces of the two armies behind me.

The old man knew that you transferred troops to Shangsi County and approached Pingxiang in Longzhou to threaten the French army. I'm right, if necessary, you'll enter the borders of Vietnam and threaten the French bases there. ”

Chen Zhong smiled and said, "Master Su, you deserve to be a famous general. You all know what we're doing. If our army in Hainan really has an opponent like you, it will be a very troublesome matter. ”

"The old man knows what you Hainan are currently facing. A small Hainan Island, the situation is critical to deal with troops from three or four powerful countries! The fleets of Britain, France and Japan are all world-class naval fleets, and if they confront them, they will definitely be more than lucky! Fortunately, I was wise and revoked the encirclement and suppression of the rebels in Guangxi. Adopt a policy of connivance against your Hainan army.

You should be well aware that for many years, although the imperial court has ostensibly shown a gesture of recognition towards you Hainan, in fact, internally, it has always wanted to take back your autonomy. You should be very clear about the subtle relationship between this. This time, the reason why I indulged you is that I hope you will win this war, turn back, and solve our internal problems with each other. ”

"Master Su, you are in Longzhou, but you have insight into the overall situation. Hainan is indeed in extreme danger at present. However, do you know why the imperial court suddenly stopped encirclement and suppression of Guangxi? That's because the imperial court was threatened by Russia, so they didn't dare to confront Russia. It's not what Master Su said. ”

"Oh?" Su Yuanchun frowned and did not speak again.

Chen Zhong continued: "Master Su, in fact, the reason why my Hainan has come to this point today is that I hope not to be as weak as the Qing court, and I want to let our people live with dignity and freedom on their own land!"

It is precisely because of this that Hainan has the situation it is in today. However, the crisis in Hainan seems to be dangerous, and there are also mysteries. ”

Su Yuanchun raised his head and looked at the energetic King of Hainan, from the face of this King of Hainan, he didn't see the panic caused by the crisis in Hainan at all. On the contrary, there seemed to be a long-awaited excitement on the face of this young prince! The big war is coming, but it's so easy, isn't it reasonable?

"Master Su, the first mystery I mentioned is Russia, they are forced by the pressure of the Northeast Battlefield, and they want our Hainan to fight with Japan. This second mystery is France, and they are very contradictory about the Hainan crisis this time. They want to take revenge on the last time, but they also don't want Japan to occupy Hainan. Because, they have coveted our Hainan and Taiwan for a long time. Master Su should know very well that at that time, you signed a lease with the French in Guangzhou Bay and dealt with them, and you should know more about the ambitions of these Frenchmen. ”

When Chen Zhong said Guangzhou Bay, Su Yuanchun trembled, he knew that although the agreement was the intention of the Qing court, not his own decision, but he was the minister of the negotiation, so this matter was also a stain that he could not erase in his life.

Of course, Chen Zhong knew why Su Yuanchun reacted like this. That's because the old general didn't want to see the result of leasing Guangzhou Bay at that time. However, these things are beyond his personal control.

Chen Zhong continued: "Master Su, the purpose of my transfer of troops to Pingxiang this time is to force the French army to submit, and to force the French army not to dare to make any changes in the South China Sea, and take advantage of the fire to rob!" to reduce the pressure on my Hainan. ”

Su Yuanchun nodded, from the perspective of soldiers, the move of the King of Hainan seemed to be calm and rainy, but it directly threatened the greater interests of the French army. The French will certainly compromise on the South China Sea because of this.

"Master Su, this time, the reason why I personally went to Longzhou to meet you is that I hope you can make a gap for us in Pingxiang, so that we can enter the border of Vietnam at any time and threaten the French army."

"Are you so sure I'll promise you?"

"I believe that from the point of view of our unanimous external appearance, Master Su will definitely agree! In addition, we have also made a second-hand plan, in case you are rejected in Longzhou, my men will directly take this area! ”

"Hahaha! The King of Hainan deserves to be the King of Hainan! Still so domineering! ”

"Master Su, in order to give you an excuse to open up, so as not to cause you more harm as a result, I think we still have to fight in Pingxiang!"

"Huh?" Su Yuanchun looked at Chen Zhong puzzled.

"Master Su, if you directly give up a passage to Pingxiang to my Hainan army, wouldn't it be a burden to you, then wouldn't we harm you, the hero of the anti-French resistance? Therefore, this battle must be fought. Of course, the point is there. Master Su, you should understand. ”

"Hahaha! Okay, you Hainan King, wait for me here! I turned around a lot, just to ask me to be auspicious. I know! Didn't the imperial court also issue a holy decree to give the army in Hainan the green light, and the reason why I did this was also to carry out the orders of the imperial court! ”

"Or Lord Su is more wise!" Chen Zhong looked at Su Yuanchun, who was already sixty years old, he admired and respected this old hero even more, how much he wanted to fight against foreign enemies with him. However, Chen Zhong knew that Su Yuanchun's time to be free in his life was running out.

So, Chen Zhong said: "Master Su, I think, the holy decree of the imperial court is about to arrive, right?" ”

"Yes, but the old man was able to have a good chat with the king of Hainan before he was killed, and he was much more relieved. King of Hainan, before I am beheaded by the imperial court, I will give an account of my soldiers, those who are willing to fight with your King of Hainan will stay, and those who are unwilling will find their own way out, there is no need to go to death with me, let Pingxiang come out to you! ”

At this time, Yan Xia entered the room, approached Chen and whispered, "Lord Wang, someone from the Governor's Mansion has come." ”

Chen Zhong was stunned for a moment, then turned to Su Yuanchun and said, "Master Su, the person who arrested you is here." I think, my lord, let's go with me, if you nod your head, the army I set up here can immediately kill the people of the Governor's Palace, and after that, let's fight with the foreign devils and the Qing court! ”

Su Yuanchun smiled, waved his hand, and said: "Thank you for the promotion of the king of Hainan, I have made up my mind, the matter of Guangzhou Bay has made it difficult for this official to take the blame and explain it to the people of the world, I don't want to make another night before I die!" ”

Chen Zhong shook his head regretfully, and said regretfully: "It's a pity that a generation of generals!" ”

Su Yuanchun still smiled faintly and said: "King of Hainan, I want to ask you a word, you must tell me the truth, and stop deceiving the old man at this time." ”

"How so? In front of Master Su, not a word of this king is false, and there is no joke! ”

"Well, the old man wants to ask you, you said this morning that in three years, I will have a son, is this true?"