On the hillside, it is like a picture of all living beings.

Lin Xi turned his head to look at the soldiers who were practicing hard in the distance, his ears were already red, and his eyes were full of water, both shy and happy.

Dong Mian and the other green forest tycoons were full of smiles, and they couldn't wait to step forward and hammer Lu Shen's shoulder twice, and said You kid has finally opened up.

Lin Jie looked at Lu Shen, who bowed and saluted firmly, with a smile on his face, but he breathed a long sigh of relief in his heart, and immediately stepped forward a few steps to support Lu Shen's arm, and said gently: "No need to be polite." ”

Lu Shen straightened up and said earnestly again: "Please also ask Master to fulfill it!" ”

At this time, of course, he couldn't say that he and Lin Xi had already been in love, even if this was a fact, he didn't want to spread it out and let others criticize Lin Xi's name, so he made enough gestures of courting.

Lin Jie glanced at his daughter who was standing over there and called, "Xi'er—"

Lin Xi lowered his eyebrows and said softly: "Daddy is in charge." ”

In fact, Lu Shen's move does not conform to the rules of this era, no one has ever proposed marriage by himself, not to mention that he still has an old father in his family, even if he is alone, he should find an acquaintance of the elders to come to the door to propose marriage, so it is a courtesy.

It's just that these green forest tycoons in the field obviously don't care about red tape, and Lin Jie only symbolically asked Lin Xi, how could he not know that his daughter had already secretly agreed to this young man.

Now that it was a matter of course, he smiled and nodded, "Okay, I agree to your request." ”

Lu Shen bowed to the end and said loudly: "Thank you, Lord Taishan, for your success!" ”

Lin Jie couldn't help but let out a burst of heroic laughter, and Dong Mian, Qi Lianfu and others next to him also expressed their joy.

"Congratulations to the gang leader for his good son-in-law!"

"In my opinion, only Brother Lu is worthy of our eldest lady!"

"I'll just say, Brother Lu and the eldest lady are a match made in heaven!"

"I wonder when I can drink the wedding wine of the two?"

"Helper, I'll have someone choose an auspicious day for the zodiac right away!"

In the midst of the noise, Lu Shen turned his head to look at Lin Xi, and the two of them looked at each other, and suddenly felt the vicissitudes of life.

Lin Jie waved his hand, and everyone quieted down, he looked at Lu Shen and said: "I have a good relationship with your father, and I think he will approve of this marriage, but after all, I have to talk to him about this matter, and I can't let my father marry his son without knowing it, which is very inappropriate." ”

Lu Shen said: "What Taishan said is very true, I want to set the family affairs first, and when I return to Huaizhou, I will show my father, and then I will finish the ceremony next year, and then ask my senior sister to marry me in style." ”

Lin Xi coughed lightly twice, blushing and retreating-Lu Shen's style of acting was simply more direct than that of a person in the green forest, and she was really embarrassed to continue listening.

Lin Jie agreed, and then returned to the council hall with Lu Shen and the others.

After everyone sat down, Lin Jie continued the previous topic and said, "Next year? There seems to be a deep meaning in your words. ”

There are no outsiders here, Lu Shen naturally won't hide it, and said calmly: "Now the Seven Stars Gang is worry-free about self-preservation, but there is still Dongyang Road in Yan Kingdom between it and Huaizhou, and I can't let my senior sister pass quietly." This year, the Huaizhou army and the imperial court have been preparing for the grain, grass and ordnance needed for the Northern Expedition, and they will definitely be able to take Dongyang Road next year, and then Baotai Mountain and Huaizhou will be connected. ”

Everyone gradually came back to their senses, and there was more respect and amazement in their eyes when they looked at Lu Shen.

Lu Shen said again: "Although the mountains are easy to defend and difficult to attack, life is harder after all. After the recovery of Dongyang Road, Master can choose a place in the south to house the old and weak women and children in the gang, while the mountain will continue to keep the Imperial Fortress as a barrier to the northwest and north of Dongyang Road. In this way, the Seven Star Army is still in the hands of Taishan and Senior Sister, and it can further recruit troops and grow stronger. ”

Even Lin Jie couldn't help but be moved.

Lu Shen's consideration was so far-reaching and thoughtful, it was beyond his expectations.

Qi Lianfu thought for a while, and said: "Brother Lu, since you have such a plan, then during the Northern Expedition of the Huaizhou Army, our Seven Star Army should come to help." ”

Lin Jie bowed his head and said: "Lian Fu is reasonable. ”

"Plans can't keep up with change."

Lu Shen smiled helplessly, and continued to tell everyone about his original plan, which can be regarded as a brief summary of this battle: "Before the Yan army entered the mountain, my prediction was to divide it into three steps, the first step was to lure the enemy into the mountain and lower their vigilance, and the second step was to achieve a small victory through guerrilla warfare. The focus of this plan is on the third step, after the two sides form a stalemate, by lengthening the battle line and delaying time, the strength of the Yan State will continue to be consumed. ”

He stood up, walked to the wooden plank next to the wall, raised his hand to draw the north and south lines, and said: "I expect that the stalemate will last for about three months, and the pressure on the Yan army will be greater after winter, and at that time, the Huaizhou army is also ready, and the south and the north are burning the war together, and the Yan country will inevitably be unsustainable." I just didn't expect it...... The brothers are so violent, and the Yan army is too fragile. ”

Speaking of this, he shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "Now it is impossible for the Yan Kingdom to send troops into the mountains again, they will only focus on the southern border, and it is not realistic for the Seven Star Army to force the Dongyang Road, after all, our troops are quite limited." Therefore, the best option for us now is to recuperate and continue to strengthen ourselves, and there is no need to rush the war. ”

Everyone laughed when they understood.

Lin Jie said meaningfully: "In this way, it's all because Yan Jun is useless?" ”

Lu Shen nodded and said, "That's probably the case." ”

"If you want to do things quickly, you can't do it, and your decision is more secure." Lin Jie's face showed approval, and he said: "So according to your meaning, we only need to negotiate the conditions with the Yan Imperial Court next, try to get as many benefits as possible, and then honestly cultivate internal strength in the mountains." Wait for the Huaizhou Army to erect the banner of the Northern Expedition next year, and we will wait for the opportunity to cooperate? ”

"It's more than that."

Lu Shen looked at Ran Xuanzhi, who was listening intently, and said with a smile: "Brother Ran, do you remember the formula of the strange fire and fire thunder?" ”

Ran Xuanzhi said excitedly: "Naturally remember! Brother Lu, don't worry, I didn't tell anyone except the helper, and those craftsmen didn't know the whole picture. ”

These words immediately aroused the dissatisfaction of the other hall masters, but they didn't dare to make a noise in front of Lin Jie.

Lu Shen said: "The strange fire is actually not very cost-effective, and the grass and trees in the mountains are vigorous, in case of accidentally causing a mountain fire, it will be very troublesome, unless it is in the extremely special terrain of the southern canyon, so I don't recommend doing more, I only need to save some raw materials, which can be used to deter the enemy in an emergency." But the fire and thunder are different, and they will play an increasingly important role in the future war, so I also ask Brother Ran to find some more old craftsmen, and he can give more rewards, even if it is worth supporting their families. ”

Ran Xuanzhi asked, "Looking for a craftsman to continue studying fire and thunder?" ”

Lu Shen said: "This is one thing, I still have some ideas to rely on these skilled craftsmen to realize. ”

Ran Xuanzhi nodded solemnly and said, "Okay, leave this matter to me." ”

Lin Jie listened to the conversation between the two, and his heart moved slightly.

Everyone talked for a while and then retired one after another, and in the end, only the freshly baked Weng and his son-in-law were left in the hall.

"Lu Shen, come with me."

Lin Jie's tone was gentle, and he walked outside first.

The two walked through the cottage in the afternoon, all the way to the mountain gate in the south, and the winding canyon could be seen in front of them, and traces of the war could be faintly seen.

The shoulders of the first person in the martial arts list are as broad as a mountain, he stared at the gradually yellowing mountain scenery, and said leisurely: "If I guessed correctly, you should have made an agreement with Xiao Wangzhi before going north, you took the Seven Star Gang to defeat the Yan army and then attack the rear of Dongyang Road, he took advantage of the situation to raise troops to attack the border fortress in the north, and with Jingzhou Li Tianrun as a countermeasure, Yan Guo must be difficult to take care of, what made you change your mind?" ”

There is no doubt that although Lu Shen's explanation persuaded others, it did not deceive Lin Jie.

Lu Shen was not surprised, he didn't want to hide it from this Lord Taishan, but there was no need to tell others about some things, so he said frankly: "Because the Seven Star Army needs time to precipitate, and now the Jing Dynasty is still unable to deal with the south, Yan Guo is too busy to take care of himself and focus on the border, this is a golden opportunity for the Seven Star Army to develop." ”

Lin Jie said: "But you are the captain of the Ruishi Battalion of the Huaizhou Governor's Mansion of the Southern Qi Dynasty, and the male of Shanyang County who was enshrined by the Emperor of the Southern Qi Dynasty, so you should put the gains and losses of the Southern Qi in the most important position." Even if the Seven Star Army is defeated, as long as you can help Xiao Wangzhi achieve his goal, you should do so—don't get me wrong, I don't doubt your sincerity towards Xi'er. ”

Lu Shen's eyes narrowed slightly, he also looked ahead, and said slowly: "Master, what do you think of Yang Guangyuan and Yang Dashuai?" ”

Lin Jie was slightly stunned, turned his head to look at the young man's side face, and a smile gradually appeared on his face: "Yang Dashuai is a real saint, in the court of the Qi State back then, his existence made those faint monarchs and ministers have nothing to hide. ”

"That's right, that's what my father said."

Lu Shen nodded, then turned his head to meet Lin Jie's gaze, and said seriously: "But I don't want to be the second Yang Dashuai." ”

This sentence is inevitably a suspicion of boasting, after all, in addition to Yang Guangyuan's reputation for loyalty, what is most admired by the world is his military talent and talent, and now although Lu Shen also has a good performance, he is still a little far from Yang Guangyuan's level.

Lin Jie didn't laugh at Lu Shen for this, he tasted the deep meaning of this sentence, and said with emotion: "Good ambition, worthy of being the man who makes Xi'er like." It's just that you are a courtier of Southern Qi after all, and His Majesty the Emperor seems to continue to be gracious to you, and when you support your troops and stand on your own, are you not afraid that the world will criticize you? ”

Lu Shen said calmly: "I have been to the capital to see the Son of Heaven, in all fairness, he is a good emperor, although the situation is very difficult, he still wants to do something practical for the soldiers of the border army. But his health is not very good, and several princes are not successful, in case he dies one day, I don't think those princes can carry the burden of the country. When that day comes, there will be Jing Chao eyeing the outside, and there will be clan members fighting for power and profit inside, where will we, the generals in the army, go? ”

"It is a soldier's duty to protect the family and defend the country, but throughout the Huanghuang history books, most of them are treacherous villains stirring up the storm. The more loyal and good the general, the easier it is to die in vain, and there are countless examples. Of course, if Your Majesty can live a long life and never be mediocre, I may not be able to be a loyal minister of Daqi, but who can guarantee the future? Rather than pinning your fate on the favor of others, it is better to take it firmly into your own hands. ”

Lu Shen's tone was very calm, but his eyes were extremely resolute.

Lin Jie sighed lightly and said slowly, "I didn't expect you to trust me so much. ”

Lu Shen said indifferently: "Because you and your father are lifelong friends, and you are the father of your senior sister, if you don't even trust you, why don't I talk about these ambitions, why don't I go home early to inherit the family business and be a rich businessman's son who doesn't listen to things outside the window." ”

Lin Jie nodded and said, "This sentence is not wrong. ”

Lu Shen changed his words and said, "Actually, Master has also thought about rebelling over the years, right?" ”

Lin Jie smiled and said: "I did think about it, but I just watched you strategize during this time, and I knew that my previous thoughts were like a child's play." In the matter of martial arts, I think I am the second in the world, and no one should dare to claim to be the first, but in the matter of planning the general trend of the world and training troops to fight, I am like a cloud of mud compared to you. ”

Lu Shen said apologetically: "Master's words are serious. ”

"Needless to say, people are self-aware."

Lin Jie's expression was calm, and he continued: "I didn't think about being the king and hegemon, but I was not angry that the government was oppressing the people, and I wanted to fight my way out of the sky with my martial arts, but I later learned that this was wishful thinking. Now that I'm not young, it's time to know the destiny of heaven, I originally just wanted to let the old and young in the gang live a good life, but I didn't expect to wait until you appeared. ”

Lu Shen didn't deliberately humble himself, he said calmly: "The Seven Star Army has a lot to do. ”

"Yes, if you're in control."

Lin Jie smiled slightly, and then asked with interest: "So you are planning to let the Seven Star Army be independent of the Qi Army sequence, and then take over in person when necessary?" ”

Lu Shen replied honestly: "At present, I can only take one step at a time, I want to gain a firm foothold in the Huaizhou Army first, and have enough capital in my hands, so that I can become a chess player in the future, rather than a coerced chess piece on the chessboard." ”

Lin Jie said gently: "With me and your senior sister here, the Seven Star Army will never change its court. ”

Lu Shen said earnestly: "Thank you, Lord Taishan. ”

"I'm not without conditions, though."

Lin Jie's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning.

Lu Shen said curiously: "You say." ”

Lin Jie said leisurely: "Although the Seven Star Gang was not founded by me, it can be said that it has been developed with all my efforts to this day, and the thousands of men of the Seven Star Army are the men I brought out by hand." I gave them to you, not for free, but as a dowry for Xi'er. In other words, I don't care how many women you will hook up with in the future, I will never allow those foxes to shake Xi'er's status as the main palace, otherwise ......"

This martial arts realm is unfathomable, and even the first person on the martial arts list who personally admitted that he is not his opponent when he returns late, raised his hand and patted Lu Shen's shoulder, and said with a smile: "You are so self-conscious." ”

Lu Shen couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva, and the face of Li Bingxue suddenly appeared in his mind, but he felt that he was pure in his mind, and he only had a senior sister in his heart, how could he attract bees and butterflies?

After thinking about it carefully, he still felt that his peach blossom luck was not so vigorous, and how many women would he hook up with, so he promised loudly: "Don't worry, Taishan, my son-in-law will never do that kind of stupid thing." ”

"Of course you won't, but there will be no fewer women who will stick to you in the future—that's it, anyway, if you keep my words in mind today."

Lin Jie said with a smile, then turned around and left gracefully.

Lu Shen looked at his towering back, thinking that if he was hunted down by the first person on the martial arts list, it would be extremely miserable, right?

But this day will certainly not come.

Lu Shen raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat, and thought silently in his heart.

Wang Chulong's character card has been added.

(End of chapter)