A few days later, Bai Zheng and Wu Deli came to Heluo City, and after a secret conversation with Xianguzhong, they formulated a battle plan to send troops to Jiangnan.

The land of Xuhuai, which Bai Zheng has just recovered, is now majestic and proud, and it can be described as complacent. As long as Jiangnan can be pacified, with his prestige, he will definitely be able to become a symbol of the iron-blooded army. Therefore, after receiving the appointment of Kenguzhong, he did not have any excuses, and agreed very happily.

After a swearing-in meeting, Bai Zheng led the army to the south of the Yangtze River, all the way has been a smug look, just looking at the newly formed more than 10,000 iron horses, Bai Zheng felt something:

"If Di Xianlan is still alive, we will each lead a force to conquer Jiangnan, and see who can be the first to break through Fuwu City, and then divide the victory and defeat, how good it would be."

"General Bai, don't think about it, he has been dead for so many years, what else can he do for him? Even if he is still here, the young master will not let you do this, an army can only have one commander, and the various departments of the army are not subordinate to each other, which is a taboo for soldiers. Oudli shook his head and said.

"I also knew it was impossible, just talking. However, this time I will send troops to Jiangnan and raise the prestige of my Anyun, and I will definitely win. Bai Zheng said.

"But Mr. Wendao, I am not optimistic about this expedition to Jiangnan. He wrote to us not to be in a hurry to forge ahead, to focus on preserving the strength of the army, and to withdraw from the army if we have achieved a little success. Oudli said.

"Mr. Dao must have a reason for saying this. But how can we, as generals who lead the battle, not want to win a great victory? I don't understand the things in the court, and I don't want to understand them. But on the battlefield, I know very well. This time when we go to Jiangnan, we must have the determination to win, even if we encounter dangers, we must fight hard. If in the end, it is really difficult to defeat Fan Zhiyi, we can think of retreating. Thinking about retreating at the beginning, what kind of battle is there to fight? Bai Zheng said.

"What General Bai said is that battlefield combat is either life or death, and only by moving forward bravely can there be a glimmer of life. If you use those twists and turns in the court to lead the troops into battle, you will definitely encounter big trouble. Udeli agreed.

"Now that we've decided, let's send troops. I will lead a large army to directly attack the Jingxiang area, and the enemy in the north of the river will have no danger to defend, and the progress will be very smooth. You go to the land of Xu Huai and go south to attack the southeast. Let's first test the foundation of the Jiangnan Naval Division, if the Jiangnan people are weak in defense, General Wu can directly attack the southeast. If it is really difficult to break through the natural danger of the river, please ask General Wu to hold back the reinforcements in Jiangnan and find another opportunity to meet me. Bai Zheng said.

"I'll do what General Kashiwa says. Whether it is Jingxiang or the southeast, as long as we can cross the river, the people of Jiangnan have nothing to fear. Udeli replied.

Shen Deqing had been listening to the conversation between the two on the sidelines, and when he heard that Ude would attack the southeast, he had a plan in his heart, so he said loudly: "General Wu was going to attack the southeast just now, and the lower official had a plan, and asked General Wu to listen to it." ”

"Oh, if you have a plan, tell me. Your teacher is not simple, and I think you have real skills. If you can help me conquer the southeast, I will also write to you to ask for credit. Udeli replied.

"There is a cloud in the art of war: 'go to the army to fight, and then fight to fight', and the soldiers who can surrender without a fight are the cheapest." Shen Deqing said.

"It's good to surrender without a fight, but what to do?" Udli asked with interest.

"If you want to surrender without a fight, the key lies in the southeast Shilin. Fan Yuyi wanted to reform the taxation, but as a result, the southeast Shilin made a fuss, and now the southeast area is very lively. As long as General Wu sent a fine work to the southeast and secretly united with the Shilin people who opposed Fan Yuyi, and wanted to conquer the danger of the river, it would be a little more convenient. Even if the group of scholars in the southeast are incompetent and suppressed by Fan Zhiyi, a chaotic southeast is better than a united southeast. Shen Deqing said.

"Well said, it's a lot more convenient. However, if we want Southeast Shilin to support us, I am afraid that we will have to promise a lot of benefits. Will this harm the interests of the young master? Oudli said.

"General Ukraine can make a promise. As long as the southeast Shilin is obedient, what do you want to do, isn't it General Wu who has the final say? Shen Deqing said.

After hearing this, Wu Deli laughed loudly, praised Shen Deqing, and then went in the direction of Xu Huai.

Bai Zheng listened on the sidelines, and saw that Shen Deqing really had some skills, and he was very satisfied.

"You asked Mr. Dao's recommendation, and you worshiped under Mr. Lan Qi's door, and you are really talented. This attack on Jingxiang will not be too easy, if you give me advice, I will think about it. As long as I can conquer Fuwu City, I will not be stingy with rewards. Bai Zheng said.

"Thank you General Bai for your appreciation, the lower officials will definitely do their best to share General Bai's worries." Shen Deqing replied.

Bai Zheng smiled and patted Shen Deqing's shoulder, and then led the main force of the Iron Blood Army towards Jingxiang.

The war drums thundered and the iron hooves were clanging, which shocked the land south of the Yangtze River and shocked Fan Yuyi's heart.

Half a year ago, Fan Jiyi sent a letter to Xian Guzhong, hoping to negotiate with Xian Guzhong and realize the peaceful reunification of the world at an early date. Half a year later, the reply from Xian Gu finally arrived, accompanied by the 200,000 troops of the Iron and Blood Army.

In the letter of Xiangu, it was said that only the entire Jiangnan would submit to Anyun, and peaceful reunification would naturally not be a problem; If Fan Yuyi insists on refusing to surrender, the Iron Blood Army will sweep the entire Jiangnan.

Fan Yuyi's reform of taxation aroused the opposition of the wealthy families in Jiangnan and Shilin in the southeast, and all problems had not been resolved. The Predators struck. Fan Guyi was calculated by Xian Guzhong, and now his heart is both sad and angry. The situation is so critical, how should he deal with it?

Gu Xiangli stood aside, looking at the worried Fan Zhiyi, and knew what to do. Whenever he wanted to say something, Fan Zhiyi would stop him from speaking, and now he could only stand aside, in a hurry.

With a squeak, the door of the house was opened, and Fu Zuci walked in. I saw that his face was not good, and he put a thick roster in front of Fan Zhiyi, and said:

"It has been found out that this time Southeast Shilin was able to make such a big move, all of which were supported by several wealthy families in Jiangnan. The Yang family in southern Hunan and the Zhu family in central Fujian are the masterminds, they are just trying to force you to give up the tax reform and want to take the local power into your own hands. The people on this roster are inevitably involved. ”

"I already know these things, but now is not the time to deal with them, the Predators have already fought, and how to deal with the attack of the Predators is the top priority." Fan said.

"We have the big river as a natural danger, as long as the sailors are sent to patrol day and night, the Iron Blood Army has no chance. There is nothing to be afraid of external troubles, but internal worries are really terrible. In case the wealthy families in Jiangnan and the people in Shilin collude with the Iron and Blood Army, our Jiangnan will really be unsafe. Fu Zuci said.

"So what to do? Strike them hard, and they will throw themselves into the arms of the Predators; Ignoring them, the whole of Jiangnan could not be united, and it was still impossible to resist the attack of the Iron and Blood Army. If the trouble comes one by one, it can be properly disposed of. But all the trouble is coming all at once, how do I deal with it? Fan Zhiyi said worriedly.

"I know that Brother Detention is merciful, but at this very moment, no mercy can be revealed. For those wealthy families who make trouble, they must be severely cracked down on and kill their prestige, and they naturally know who is the real master of Jiangnan. Fu Zuci said.

"Lord Fu is right, you must not be polite to those who make trouble. They dare to murder the Governor, and if you say a word, I will kill them completely. If anyone blames me afterwards, the Governor should just give me an account. I, Gu Xiangli, will never have the slightest complaint. Gu Xiangli said.

"This is not the best way, Jiangnan giants and Shilin have a lot of influence among the people. Kill them, what have become of us? When the people of Jiangnan no longer support us, how can we resist the Iron Army. Fan said.

"Then leave them alone? So to get them to support you, give them the power? Brother Detention Yi, the desires of the human heart are endless, and if you let them succeed this time, they will become more and more presumptuous in the future. When the good situation in Jiangnan is lost, it will not be a few people who will die. Fu Zuci said.

"I know that I won't let them go, but now is not the time to do it to them. Finding a way to appease them and resist the Predator is the right thing to do now. First arrest a few people who are leading the trouble, and then show the others righteousness, I think that now that the enemy is coming, they will not fail to recognize the situation. Fan said.

"But there are some people who completely ignore the general righteousness and can do anything for the sake of power. If it is difficult to beat and detain righteous brothers, do you want to indulge them? Fu Zuci said.

"Of course, you can't indulge them, but you have to be discerning. I think most people are seduced by people with ulterior motives because of their passion, and we can't hurt them. As for those with ulterior motives...... If you find one, kill one. Fan Yuyi gritted his teeth and said.

"Then what should the Yang family and the Zhu family do with Brother Detaine? If they dare to play conspiracy behind their backs, they are likely to collude with the Iron and Blood Army to the outside world. Fu Zuci said.

"I can't touch them for the time being, their influence is too great. Send someone to keep an eye on them, once you grasp the evidence of their collusion with the Iron Army, it is a logical thing to kill them. Fan said.

"Then do as Brother Yi said. However, I still have to remind Brother Detention that you can become the governor of Jiangnan because of your kindness and being supported by the Jiangnan people. But I'm afraid you'll fail because of your kindness. Please be ruthless, brother must be ruthless, benevolence alone is not enough to govern the world. Fu Zuci said.

"One yin and one yang, one rigid and one soft, I understand this truth. Let's find a way to repel the Predators. Fan said.

Fu Zuci just sighed, then shook his head, and went out to arrange things. And Gu Xiangli didn't go out, just looked at Fan Zhiyi, looking like he wanted to say something.

"You've been following me for so many years, just tell me anything. I'll listen. Fan Yuyi looked up and said.

Gu Xiangli listened to Fan Zhiyi's words, thought about it, and then plucked up the courage to say: "I haven't read any books, and I don't know any big truths. But the Governor is always so merciful that he will be bullied. Your Majesty, you must understand that there are some stubborn and unscrupulous people in this world, and you will not be able to influence them. It is easy to be a good person, but it is difficult to be a wicked person, and I, Gu Xiangli, am willing to be this wicked person for the Governor. ”

Fan Zhiyi was also very moved when he heard Gu Xiangli's words, he knew that Gu Xiangli was thinking about himself. Fan Yuyi got up, walked in front of Gu Xiangli and said:

"I know you're doing this for my good, but it's definitely not as simple as you think. If good and evil are really so clear-cut, you only need to kill all the wicked and leave all the good behind, then the world will be peaceful. But there is no good and no evil in the human heart, good and evil are only between one thought, one thought can be holy, and one thought can be demonic. Therefore, there is no person who cannot be influenced, but this thought is not easy to grasp. Fan said.

"But adults will be very hard in this way, and they will encounter a lot of dangers." Gu Xiangli said worriedly.

"Who in the world doesn't work hard? Which road is not dangerous? Since you have come to this world, you must take your own responsibilities. When I was very young, I had already decided that I wanted to take this path, and the only thing I have to do now is to continue this path until the end of my life. Although the road of benevolence is difficult to walk, it is not impossible to walk, as long as you work hard, as long as you do it sincerely, you will always get something. Fan said.

"I don't understand the adult's reasoning, I just know that they shouldn't betray the adult. Shilin in the southeast should be killed, the wealthy families in Jiangnan should be killed, and Anyun's Xiangu should also be killed. Gu Xiangli said.

"Say no more. It doesn't matter if you don't understand, but you must remember one thing: no one in this world should be killed, and don't think that if you kill someone, all the disasters will be eliminated. I'm not stupid, I have brains, and if something goes wrong, I'll fix it. You order troops to go, don't let the Anyun people fight across the river. Fan said.

After listening to this, Gu Xiangli still couldn't understand what Fan Yuyi meant. After receiving Fan Yuyi's order, he didn't say anything more, he had already secretly made up his mind to resist the attack of the Iron Blood Army desperately.

Everyone left, and only Fan Yuyi was left in the whole room. He was not afraid of all dangers. He just felt a little sad because he wasn't understood.

I don't know how long later, someone outside the door came to report that a letter from Yaodong was sent.

Fan Yuyi was also suspicious after hearing this, and he didn't know who it was, and he would send a letter to himself from Yaodong. After taking the letter and reading all the words, Fan Yuyi's eyes moistened.

"Sure enough, there is still someone who understands me, although she is far away from me, but there is still such a person." Fan said secretly.

Keeping the letter in his arms, Fan Yuyi regained confidence, and all the dangers he was about to face became insignificant in his eyes. (To be continued.) )