Chapter 336 (The Great War is Imminent)
Ling and Zhang glanced at each other, only to feel that it was not a hidden matter, Ling Xiao said: "It's not a secret, we have gathered so many martial arts righteous warriors this time to crusade against the Dongying alien race."
Zhu Neng was shocked and said: "Crusade against the Dongying people?" The two nodded, and Zhu Neng said: "I have also heard of this force for a long time, not only in the rivers and lakes, but also in our army, it has also been attacked by them several times."
The two were not too surprised by this matter, after all, when they met Meng Yuan, the grain officer, they were attacked by the Dongying people, and the two helped to resolve it.
Zhang Yu said: "The Dongying people are ambitious, and they have the intention of annexing the land of my Central Plains, if the general meets him in the future, please be cautious."
Zhu Neng nodded and said: "Yes, it is said that Qingzhou, Laizhou, Dengzhou and other prefectures in the territory of Ludong are occupied by a mysterious force, presumably it was done by this Dongying people, right?"
Zhang Yu said: "It shouldn't be wrong" Ling Xiao said: "Why didn't the government send troops to encircle and suppress it?"
Zhu Neng suddenly showed embarrassment and said: "I'm afraid the imperial court is also powerless" Ling Xiao saw that the soldiers in front of him could not see the end at a glance, and there were no less than tens of thousands, so he said: "Is General Zhang going to see the battle this time?"
Zhu Neng sighed and said: "The people are full of complaints because of the war, and the people are not happy, if the war ends earlier, then the people of Li will get rid of their misery as soon as possible, this time they are ordered by the prince to enter the Heavenly Mansion, and will have a showdown with the imperial court" As soon as his voice fell, a general with four or five wounded people called Huazi came over and said: "The generals have been brought"
Zhu Neng hugged his fists and said: "The subordinates are not doing things well, and they have arrested people by mistake and invited two young heroes."
Ling Xiao said: "It's not weird, it's not weird...", he hugged his fists and continued: "Then my two brothers wish the prince a triumphant return and reign over the world" Zhu Neng glanced at Ling Xiao with a strange look, hugged his fists and smiled: "The two young heroes, the old man who cares about the world is ashamed, and I hope that the two horses will succeed" The three of them said to each other: "Farewell"
In a white tent, a middle-aged man wearing a python robe, a gold belt around his waist, and tiger head boots paced back and forth, this person was Zhu Di, the king of Yan, and suddenly heavy footsteps sounded outside the account, and then a bearded man walked in, this person was Zhu Neng, he came to Zhu Di and bowed down, Zhu Di said: "Excuse me" and then asked: "Who is the camper, why did you let the suspicious person go?"
Zhu Neng bowed down and said: "Lord Wang, the prince who came is no stranger to Dongchang City, the two brothers Ling Xiao and Zhang Yu."
Zhu Di said: "Oh, it's the two of them, quickly call them to see me" Zhu Neng said: "Please forgive the prince, these two people are chivalrous people in the rivers and lakes, even in our army, it is inevitable that they will not be rash, because they have not retained them, they have already returned to the base camp" Seeing Zhu Di nodded, Zhu Neng continued: "And the spies to probe the forces in the rivers and lakes not far from here, and these two people called them together"
Zhu Di was shocked: "What are their plans?" Zhu Neng said: "It's a crusade against the Dongying people."
Zhu Di nodded and said slowly: "This king has been assassinated by mysterious people several times, and it must be inseparable from this Dongying people, if you really get rid of this group of people, it will also get rid of this king's heart" His eyes suddenly flashed an endless chill and said: "And this march into Yingtianfu is also bound to take down Zhu Yunwen"
Ling Xiao and the others returned to the camp, and Wu Ben, Yin Rongyang, Zhao Lingyun and others asked about the incident, and Ling Xiao briefly recounted it.
Wuben sighed and said: "Amitabha Buddha, a green lantern, a lifetime of Buddha, what about the power of the world; A chaotic life, a chic life, are all causes, but also effects" Everyone seemed to have enlightenment and respect.
Zhao Lingyun said: "Wuben Zen Master's Buddhism is profound, like such a state of mind, Zhao asked himself that he couldn't do it"
Yin Rongyang said with a smile: "If Brother Zhao can do it, wouldn't he also be an empty person" After everyone had eaten, a spy came to report: "The army in front has set up camp and headed south" Ling Xiao nodded, and told everyone to pack their bags and prepare to go.
After everyone packed up, in order to avoid trouble bypassing Jinan Mansion, and looking for him to go straight to Penglai, everyone walked for seven days and then more than ten miles to Qingzhou, seeing that the day was already dusk, and it was not long before it was going to enter the night.
Zhang Yu said: "Big brother, when I entered Qingzhou City that day, I learned that this Qingzhou was occupied by a rebel army named Zhan Jing, and later speculated that Zhan Jing must be a member of the Spirit Sect, our trip is huge, I think the people in the Spirit Sect have already known, this Qingzhou City is bound to be prepared, if we move so rashly, I am afraid that we will be attacked by the Spirit Sect."
Ling Xiao frowned when he heard this: "Brother Xian's words are reasonable" After that, he found the heads of various factions and briefly talked about the current situation, Zhao Lingyun saw that the forest here was deep and dense and not suitable for stationing, and looked at the sky and said: "Alliance leader, look at the terrain below, this is a basin, the forest and grass are chaotic if there is a fire, we will suffer heavy losses, it is not suitable to settle down, I think we have to find a place to live before dawn as soon as possible" Ling Xiao nodded and said: "According to the words of the head of Zhao"
The group of heroes walked forward for four or five miles, Zhao Lingyun saw that there was a big river not far ahead, the river was two feet wide and saw that the surrounding rocks were piled up, and there was no grass, at this time the sky had entered the twilight, Zhao Lingyun came to Lingxiao and said: "Alliance leader, I think this place is feasible, the big river can take water, and there is no hidden place around, it is not suitable to hide, so let's camp here."
Ling Xiao nodded, and ordered: "Everyone, we will rest here tonight, and we will each prepare to go" The group of heroes received the order, set up a camp tent on the spot, buried the pot to make food, and after eating, Ling Xiao ordered each faction to take turns to be on duty to avoid mutations.
The night is dark and windy, there is no light to be seen, the silence around is not heard at all, only the sound of discussion comes from the camp under the dark night, and at this time the camp tent gathered the heads of various factions, and there is a dark-skinned but resolute man sitting at the top of the tent, he frowned slightly at this time and looked at the heroes in the field and said: "If you want to go to Penglai, Qingzhou is a place that must be passed, if you take a detour, you are afraid that the gains and losses of the people will outweigh the losses, and Qingzhou City is now guarded by spiritual sects and officers and soldiers, if you break through, I am afraid that our losses will be not small, I don't know what your strategy is?"
Yue Hu has regained his free body since he transferred the head of Hengshan to Gu Yi, and after learning that Ling Xiao sent the alliance leader's post, he also joined the team of the heroes, and at this time, when he heard Ling Xiao's words, he opened his mouth and said: "I said that the alliance leader is still there to discuss, we have so many martial arts masters, tomorrow we will attack and take this Qingzhou City."
Everyone shook their heads secretly when they heard this, and Ling Xiao said: "Brother Yue's words are wrong, although we can fight a hundred enemies in close quarters, but Qingzhou is a city, and the number of officers and soldiers in the city is probably not a lot, and there are many good hands among the Dongying people, if they attack rashly, they will definitely suffer heavy losses."
Yue Hu said: "The alliance leader also said that we can fight a hundred enemies, why are you afraid of him even so?"
Ling Xiao smiled without saying a word, turned his gaze to Zhao Lingyun and said, "What does Brother Zhao think?"
Zhao Lingyun pondered for a moment and said: "What the gang leader said is extremely true, our whereabouts have long been mastered by the Dongying people, and if we venture into the city, we will definitely be beaten, and we and the Dongying people entrenched here do not dare to attack us without fear, according to the next opinion, I might as well send some spies into the city to listen to the truth in the city before making plans."
Yin Rongyang said: "Master Zhao's words are reasonable" Ling Xiao nodded when he saw everyone and said: "Then do what Brother Zhao said"
Mu Ruosheng said: "I don't think it's too late, I'll send someone into the city tonight."
Zhao Lingyun said: "Brother Mu is right, leave this matter to me."