above the galaxy

Chapter 401: Let’s cause chaos in Phoenix City!

When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.

When Shen Wuxiang regarded Luban Mountain as a piece of fat meat, they stepped into this huge slaughterhouse.

A Luban Mountain is filled with a hundred thousand troops.

This is a famous proverb under the stars.

Everyone knows that the Lu family is powerful and Lu Ban Mountain is unfathomable.

But, how great is it?
No one knows.

After all, no one would come and provoke such a behemoth for no reason.

Even if there are frictions between them, they are only in politics, the military, and the business world and will not go to the Lu family's lair to stir up trouble.

This is a trial.

It was also the first time that the Lu family’s old house was besieged and attacked.

It must be said that Shen Wuxiang's test was successful:
The Lu family is indeed powerful, and Luban Mountain is indeed unfathomable.

When the news came out, the whole world was shocked.

No, it was horror.

Countless people and various forces have been forced to re-examine this family that has been almost suppressed to the dust in the past twenty years, and reconsider whether the relationship between them is dangerous.

A thousand-year-old family with a profound heritage.

Military Commission.

As the first commander and direct leader of this battle, Shen Wuxiang was the first to learn the news. His face was as gloomy as water and he remained silent for a long time.

Shen Wuxiang didn't speak, and neither did the other senior generals.

They all sat there with their backs straight, their eyes on their noses and their noses on their hearts, as if this matter had nothing to do with them at all.

Security Bureau Director Guo Nu was also invited to attend the meeting as an intelligence collector. He looked around at the people around him, opened his mouth to say something, but ultimately closed it tactfully.

No one else is saying anything, why do you jump out and cause trouble?
Unfortunately, whatever you fear will come true.

"More than 722 people from the three ace brigades, Fire Fox, White Wolf and , went in, and not even a splash?" Shen Wuxiang stared at Guo Nu with his majestic and deep eyes and asked.

When they were fighting outside, there was the roar of artillery fire, and the sound could be heard throughout Phoenix City.

After entering the mountains, it was like a stone sinking into the sea, and all the people were wiped out silently.

You don't even know how they died.

Who can I talk to to explain this?

He wanted to test them and use them as pawns.

But you have to try to find a result.

You have to let people know to what extent these 30,000 people can fight them and how much they will lose.
How many more troops would be needed to defeat them?
It seems like I have done everything, and yet it seems like I have done nothing.

It seems that I have achieved my strategic goals, but it also seems that I have accomplished nothing.

It's a feeling that makes people feel very depressed and powerless.

Guo Nu swallowed his saliva and explained: "The battlefield recorders they carried with them lost their signals instantly after entering Luban Mountain. We tried our best to rescue them and seize control of these devices."

"But, as you know, our technology and equipment are far inferior to the Lu family. So, until the end, we couldn't get the live battle scene."

"I give your Security Bureau tens of billions of Galaxy coins every year. Where do you spend all the money? Why are your technology and equipment still far inferior to the Lu family?"

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Guo Nu didn't dare to respond, let alone refute.

He knew that the military minister was very angry at the moment.

His questioning was just to vent his anger.

Because he knew better than anyone else present that the Lu family's far-leading skills and technology could not be narrowed or made up for in just a few decades or tens of billions of Galaxy Coins each year.

That is thousands of years of accumulated technology, passed down and innovated by the Lu family from generation to generation.
No matter how fast ants build towers, they are born elephants.

When the Lu family was playing with machines, you were still playing with mud.

"Prime Minister, please calm down. Director Guo has done his best. This war was not caused by any crime." Military Commission member Wang Daolong stood up to intercede for Guo Nu. After all, the two of them had a good personal relationship.

"No war crimes, what's the problem?"

"It's a technical victory and a mechanical crushing." Wang Daolong looked at Shen Wuxiang. He was speaking for Guo Nu and also trying to help Shen Wuxiang out.

After all, the royal army suffered a crushing defeat, and Shen Wuxiang, the initiator, was quite embarrassed.

That's it?

"As everyone knows, the Lu family is the descendant of Lu Ban, the ancestor of machinery. They have thousands of years of technological advantages. The latest weapons and equipment they have developed are kept privately and will not be provided to the military at all."

"It's only under our pressure that they take out the weapons bit by bit, just like squeezing toothpaste. But what we get may be weapons they developed decades or even hundreds of years ago."

"How do we fight this? When our soldiers entered Luban Mountain, they directly blocked the signal. The combat recorder disappeared and the command system collapsed."

"The general cannot command the soldiers, and the soldiers cannot receive orders. Everyone is like a headless fly. Aren't they just being pinned down? How can they fight back?"

"Yes, the Lu family is too cunning."

"The Lu family has evil ambitions and may have had rebellious intentions for a long time."

"They have been prepared for a long time. Otherwise, why would they hide their technology and equipment?"

"Is the Lu family still the Lu family of the empire? Is Luban Mountain still the territory of the empire?"

"This matter is not over yet. If 30,000 troops are not enough, we will send 50,000. If 50,000 troops are not enough, we will send 100,000. If it really doesn't work, erase Luban Mountain from the star map."
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Shen Wuxiang is the nominal chairman of the Military Commission and the number one person in the military, and everyone has stood up to speak for him.

No matter what, leaders should not be made to take the blame.

This battle is the enemy's responsibility.

If they weren't so advanced in technology, so well-equipped, so cunning in combat, and so sinister in mind,
How could we lose?
Shen Wuxiang looked around, sighed softly, and said, "I want to apologize to you all, to the royal family, and to the people. I underestimated the enemy, which led to the sacrifice of 37,000 brave soldiers. I feel sorry for them, and even more sorry for their families."

"Don't say that, Prime Minister."

"This is the result of joint deliberations by the Military Commission. If we need to apologize, we should all stand up and apologize together."

"Yes, the responsibility lies with all members of our Military Commission. How can we let the Prime Minister shoulder it alone?"

"A military minister loves his soldiers like his own sons."
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Guo Nu also wanted to join in the flattery, but in such an occasion he didn't even have the right to speak.

Shen Wuxiang bowed to everyone and said with emotion: "Thank you, I, Shen Wuxiang, will remember this favor."

Everyone was very satisfied with Shen Wuxiang's statement.

Although Shen Wuxiang has a tough style, he keeps his word.

He said he would remember this feeling, so he definitely remembered it.

And it will definitely pay back many times in the future.

This is also the reason why he still has so many fans despite his unpleasant personality.

Rewards and punishments are clearly defined, and interests are clearly divided. This is a rare good leader.

Some leaders are so greedy that they can easily be pulled down by people around them.

"I am the first commander, and naturally the person primarily responsible for this defeat. Please don't argue with me about this." Shen Wuxiang's eyes were deep and he looked heartbroken.

"However, this also sounded a wake-up call for us. Just as Brother Daolong said just now, the Lu family has an absolute advantage in technology and equipment."

"Moreover, they are treated well by the royal family and respected by the people, but they do not think about serving the country, but hide their technology, equipment, and the most powerful artillery."

"What does the Lu family want to do? Who are they hiding these to deal with? Who are they aiming their guns at?"

"I will go to the Phoenix Palace to plead guilty and ask for punishment from the king. However, I will also denounce the Lu family's cunning and viciousness and explain their harm to the empire."

“This is not a fight of one person, nor a fight of one family or one clan, but a fight of one country.”

"Everyone, we must eliminate this malignancy and ensure the safety of the royal family and the empire."

"Thank you for your hard work, Prime Minister."

"If necessary, I am willing to go with the army."

"Let's go together. No matter what, we need the king to speak up."

"Yes, otherwise those 30,000 brave soldiers would have died in vain."
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Phoenix Palace.

Zhong Daolong held a whiskey glass in his hand, with a look of astonishment on his face. He asked, "All 37,000 soldiers were wiped out? Not a single one survived."

"Yes." Chen Fenglei stood in front of Zhong Daolong so that he could see clearly. "Before the battle started, I sent a large number of worker bees to gather information around Luban Mountain. We also have messenger bees inside the three ace brigades."

"The early battle went smoothly. Under the fierce attack of the three ace brigades, the Lu family's private soldiers lost more than 600 people and had no choice but to retreat." "Now it seems that they are luring the enemy deep into the enemy's territory and showing weakness to the enemy. After bringing everyone into the hinterland of Luban Mountain, they will start the encirclement and suppression mode."

"No battlefield images?"

"The Lu family used an advanced signal shielding system, and our people tried to break through it but failed."

Chen Fenglei was filled with shame, bowed deeply, and said, "I am incompetent, please punish me, Lord."

Zhong Daolong was silent for a long time, then sneered: "What a good Lu Qingshan, what a good Shen Wuxiang!"

"Take a look at what kind of officials the country keeps."

"He pushed the Military Commission's plan to send troops without asking for permission in order to force the emperor to abdicate."

"Another one massacred more than 37,000 brave warriors of my empire over a disagreement."

"Do they still have the royal family in their eyes? Do they still have me as their leader?"

"How can I hand over the country to them? How can I feel at ease?"

"When Zhong Tianque comes to take over this business, will anyone still listen to him? Who will still treat him as the king of a country?"

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Chen Fenglei bowed his head and dared not speak.

Such a topic is really too sensitive and stimulating.

It is said that the heart of an emperor is as vast as the sea. If Zhong Daolong had not been too angry, he would not have reprimanded the court officials in person.

If it gets out accidentally, it will definitely cause an uproar.

Of course, Chen Fenglei absolutely couldn't let it get out.

Because now there are only me and Zhong Daolong in the room
"What did the Military Commission say? Shen Wuxiang won't give me an explanation?"

"They are in a meeting. I think the military minister will come to apologize to the king soon."

"Apology?" Zhong Daolong sneered and said, "Are you trying to force me to stand up for him? He has suffered such a big loss, so he must find a way to get back at his expense."

"This time, he will definitely expand the scale of the war. He will even use the names of the more than 30,000 soldiers who died in the war to make me stand in front of the national media to attack the Lu family."

"This is their real purpose. Shen Wuxiang wants to tie the empire to his personal chariot."

"Lord, if you do this, the Lu family will completely become the enemy of the empire."

"Is there a better choice? If I don't stand up, how can I explain to the families of those 37,000 soldiers? How can I explain to hundreds of millions of people?"

"Shen Wuxiang calculated this accurately, so he dared to force me like this."

"What if the king mediates at this time?" Chen Fenglei asked softly.

Originally, he shouldn't have said these words. He was the chief steward of the palace, and his job was to work and do the dirty work for the royal family.

However, I was the only one under his nose, so I put forward my suggestion.

"Mediation?" Zhong Daolong's eyes were filled with murderous intent, and he asked, "Do you think the Shen family will give in? Or will the Lu family surrender? Who of them will listen to me?"

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At this moment, someone knocked gently on the wooden door of the room.

Chen Fenglei walked over and opened the door. A palace guard stood at the door and reported in a low voice: "The military minister wants to see the king."

Chen Fenglei nodded and closed the door tightly again.

"The military minister is here." Chen Fenglei walked up to Zhong Daolong and spoke.

"Yeah." Zhong Daolong lowered his head and played with the wine glass in his hand. He said, "Just say I'm busy and ask him to wait for a moment."

"Yes." Chen Fenglei said in a deep voice.

There are many ways for the master to show his power, and leaving you alone is one of them.

After a pause, Zhong Daolong looked at Chen Fenglei and asked, "How is the preparation going on with Dean Yan?"

Chen Fenglei smiled and said, "I'll go ask?"

Zhong Daolong waved his hand and said, "Forget it. When the time is right, he will close the net."

"Dean Yan is very capable, so there won't be any problems." Chen Fenglei echoed.
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Luojia Mountain. Bamboo Sea.

Shen Xinglan was dressed in white, looking elegant and graceful, like an immortal banished to earth.

With one strike of the sword, countless bamboo flowers fluttered in the wind, just like snow.

His figure flashed and he landed on the sea-viewing platform.

Uncle Biao stepped forward and handed over a white cotton towel. Shen Xinglan took it with a smile and said, "Thank you, Uncle Biao."

He wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes fell on Shen Boyu's face, and asked, "Why is Second Grandpa here?"

"The three ace brigades under the Undead Army, the Fire Fox, the White Wolf, and the 722nd Brigade, broke into the hinterland of Luban Mountain last night and were completely wiped out. No one survived." Shen Boyu said in a deep voice: "We lost."

Last night the grandfather and grandson were still saying that there would be a result today, but they didn't expect the result to be so different from what they expected.

They actually lost.

lose?
This word should not be in the Shen family's dictionary.

Shen Xinglan looked slightly shocked and asked, "How dare the Lu family do that?"

The three ace brigades have a total of 30,000 to 40,000 soldiers, and they are all regular troops of the empire.

The Lu family slaughtered all the people because of a disagreement.
Now, they have no choice but to commit treason.

They know the consequences of doing so, but still take this risky move. What on earth do they want to do?
What is their trump card?
"Who knows? Are they desperate? Or are they fighting to the death? However, considering the Lu family's style of forbearance, isn't this too risky? They don't leave themselves any way out at all."

"What did grandpa say?" Shen Xinglan asked.

"We just talked on the phone, and he said he was going to the Phoenix Palace to plead guilty."

Shen Xinglan raised his eyebrows slightly, but since the matter involved his elders, he didn't say anything.

"Why? You think it's wrong?"

"The reason why the royal family did not stop the attack on Luban Mountain is because they also want to see how strong the Lu family is. If we can fight with the Lu family endlessly and weaken each other, it would be great."

"But, 30,000 to 40,000 people were put in there, and there was no noise. We don't even know how they killed people."

"The man in Phoenix Palace must be very angry right now. If Grandpa rushes over at this time, he might be angered."

"Your grandfather also knows this, but he has no better choice. Now that things have come to this, someone has to step up and clean up the mess."

"Besides, people have already been sacrificed, so we have to get some benefit back from other sources."

"The Lu family slaughtered the imperial soldiers wantonly, which is not what a subject should do. They are cutting themselves off from the empire and the world."

"So, your grandfather meant to propose in the name of the Military Committee that the king should come out and speak to the people of the country, publicly criticizing the Lu family's heinous treason."

Shen Xinglan sighed deeply and said, "Grandpa pushed the Lu family to the brink of death, and also brought the Shen family to the brink of death."

"He is a proud and arrogant master. How could he tolerate being forced to abdicate again and again?"

Shen Boyu naturally understood what Shen Xinglan meant. He sighed and said, "Success or failure depends on this one move. If we fail, we will die. We have no other choice."

Shen Xinglan looked down at the long sword in his hand and asked, "Second Grandfather, do you need me to help?"

Shen Boyu waved his hand and said, "You are our trump card, how can we use it so quickly? You should take a rest, you will have your time to shine in the future."

Shen Xinglan nodded and said nothing more.

He is obsessed with martial arts, and all he wants to do is to make himself stronger and stronger.
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Shilipo. Dilapidated factory building.

Tang Fei's eyes swept across the faces of the thirty men in black in front of him, and he said with a smile: "From now on, you will work in groups of two. I don't care what method you use, I want to make Phoenix City completely chaotic. The more chaotic, the better."

"Yes, master." Everyone responded in unison.

These are all members of the Ghost Assassination Team. They are all descendants of the Tang family and have been trained and cultivated by Bai Wuxin.

Everyone is capable of doing the work of a hundred men, and their loyalty is beyond doubt.

"Thank you for your hard work. I believe that every drop of blood will not be shed in vain, and every person will not die in vain."

"Thank you, Master!"

After everyone bowed, they turned and left.

To fish in troubled waters.

The brighter this fire burns, the better.

Just like the fire at Empire State Plaza seventeen years ago.

(End of this chapter)