"You see, if we don't unite, that's the consequence. Luo Ming analyzed with a serious expression: "The army of the Northern Alliance came in, destroyed the City Lord's Mansion of Black Cloud City, defeated the army, and then they withdrew.

And then the country will be in chaos. Those who have some strength in their hands, including those leaders in your alliance, will be ready to expand their power. So everyone scuffled. Maybe your Lin Yi's iron army is brave and can sweep them away. But you will not be able to gain the approval of the Father Lance Dynasty. So they will send their own men, and in order to make way for their people, they will again send a large army south to sweep away. And they will solve the problems of the Sunset Forest once and for all, solve all the forces that do not obey them. ”

He took turns to look at the father and son and said, "Can the 10,000 iron army you are proud of resist their 10,000 horses?"

The two looked at each other, silent. Apparently they believe that this possibility does exist, and that they will not be able to withstand an invasion from the outside until their power has grown strong enough.

After a while, the ASEAN Lord said, "So, do you think you can resist the 100,000 army of the Northern Alliance?" He paused and said, "Our new army has just started, and it is still fledgling. So, it is not intended to be known to the outside world too soon. ”

When Luo Ming heard this, he understood: the ASEAN Lord was asking him if he was sure to get through this difficult time if the two of them did not help each other. This was better than he expected, and of course he did not believe that the ASEAN lord would suddenly have a hot brain and pull him again in a righteous manner. This emerging force of his own has been planned for a long time, and of course he is reluctant to expose it now. But there may be another meaning implied in what he said just now: You yourself have the ability to stop the army of the Northern Alliance, if not......

He thought for a moment, then said, "If the alliance leader can restrain the people of the Sunset Alliance, don't make trouble at a critical moment, and let me withdraw the troops of the Blackwater River with confidence, I can be sure to stop them." ”

"I can do that, but on one condition: after the war I hope you will find a force that can continue to be stationed at the Blackwater - if you don't wipe it out. To be honest, it is precisely because of the internal discord of the Sunset Alliance that the stationing of officers and troops in the Heishui River can become a guarantee of peace between the two sides. Once the Sunset Alliance is united, the fifteen thousand people of the Blackwater River will not be an obstacle. The leader smiled.

Luo Ming nodded and said, "I understand." ”

After settling the Sunset Alliance, Luo Ming hurried back to the Yelang Palaces in Black Cloud City. He was going to hold a military meeting here for the first time in his tenure as a lieutenant, a high-ranking general of Black Cloud City. He asked people to inform the thin man of Heishui River, Yun Xiangjian, the commander of the three gates of Heiyun City, Luan Xunjie who guarded the castle, Jiang Tengjiao of the Yelang Mountain Flying Tigers, and Zhao Hui, who was in charge of logistics and engineering troops, and asked them to set off immediately and rush to Wulang Palace.

While waiting, Luo Ming went to visit the blacksmith Liu Shiro, who was leading all the craftsmen in the palace to work day and night for the equipment needed for the army.

Luo Ming had long been interested in the trebuchets that were being used in the army at that time. These trebuchets are very bulky and difficult to transport and move. Moreover, the projection distance and projection weight are very small, which is difficult to meet the requirements of the army, so it is not popular.

He hopes to transform this trebuchet to become a secret weapon in his hands. In the barracks of Yelang Mountain, he had discussed this issue many times with the senior foundry master Jiemuer, and now he was eager to hear Yanagishiro's opinion.

The two of them had a heated discussion on the technical aspects for several hours, completely forgetting the time, until the butler in charge of all kinds of logistics in the palace arrived and informed him: "All the generals have arrived, just waiting for His Highness to go and discuss the matter." Only then did he reluctantly leave the craftsman casting area.

On the way back, the housekeeper quietly reported to him that in fact, since last month, he has owed Liu Shiro a large amount of material fees and wages. It's just that everyone knows that His Highness has been short of money recently, and no one wants to come to report.

Luo Ming's heart couldn't help but tighten when he heard this, indeed, who doesn't know that he is now shy? Isn't it even the ASEAN father and son who know about it? For the first time, he felt a little hesitant and helpless.

When it was almost time to reach the "White Tiger Festival Hall" where the generals were waiting, the butler, who had been silent, finally mustered up the courage to say, "Actually, I heard that Master Jiemul has been owing money for more than two months. The master is using Hua Qingqing's private money to pay for some necessary expenses. ”

Luo Ming couldn't help but stop, looking up at the sky with his hands behind his back, feeling very depressed. Where can we get any more money? The treasury is also empty. Do you still want to go to the Eastern Alliance to borrow money from the alliance leader? Why are you embarrassed to open this mouth again?

At this moment, He Ting, who was in charge of intelligence work, quietly walked over and said, "Your Highness, there are two important things that need to be reported to you in detail. Luo Ming frowned, according to He Ting is a measured person, it shouldn't be the current inconsequential appearance, so he said: "I have an important meeting soon, can't you wait?"

He Ting hesitated for a moment and said, "He Ting hopes to report to His Highness now." ”

He Ting went to the sheepskin bag beside him and took out a few pieces of paper and handed them over with both hands.

Luo Ming glanced at it and found that the calligraphy on it was crooked, and it seemed that it was difficult to write.

He thought to himself: This person who hasn't been to school for a few days, I don't know if he will stay up all night writing such a few pages. In the future, we have to catch him and study hard.

He didn't take the paper, but pushed it back with his hand, pointed to the door and said, "You pick up the key points now and tell me, and when I finish the meeting with them, I will come and discuss the details with you." He Ting looked at the paper in his hand and paused, as if he was thinking about how to explain the whole thing clearly.

Luo Ming was wondering if things were a little complicated and a little difficult for him, so he heard him say: "First, about 50,000 heavy iron cavalry, 50,000 heavy infantry and about a few thousand light cavalry have been assembled on the Xuanwu border. At present, in addition to the drill coordination, the preparation of food, grass and necessary ordnance is being actively prepared, and the army will be operating against our country in a few months.

The general Hua Feihu was sent from the capital to be the commander-in-chief of this area. We got a copy of his battle plan. ”

It really aroused Luo Ming's interest, so he simply looked at him with his hands and waited for him to continue. He Ting was alert, and pulled him to the corner of a nearby courtyard where no one was around, before he said, "They hope to carry out a surprise attack."