Jiuxi

Chapter 212 Chapter 210 [I am the king of the mountains]

Compared with the treacherous clouds and undercurrents in Heluo City, Baotai Mountain is like a bright spring breeze blowing, and there is an atmosphere of joy and joy everywhere.

After several days of celebrations, the soldiers of the Seven-Star Army calmed down and devoted themselves to a new round of training with greater enthusiasm.

After being tempered by the flames of war, this army has completely lost its rudeness and unruliness. Especially after it was replaced with captured and modified armor and ordnance, it became an elite division with strict military appearance and strict orders.

Although Lin Jie is the nominal leader of the Seven-Star Army, the No. 1 military leader's trust and love for Lu Chen is beyond words. Lin Xi and other hall masters obey Lu Chenyan, not to mention the heartfelt support for Lu Chen from the lieutenants of the army. , so this army completely obeys Lu Chen's leadership in a sense.

On this basis, Lu Chen carried out the second restructuring of the Seven Star Army.

There are 500 cavalrymen, led by Tao Baochun and Xi Jun respectively, under the unified command of Lin Xi.

The 3000 infantry troops were divided into five groups. Five people, including Yu Dajun, Lou Chengyuan, Chu Zhu, Yu Hanyuan, and Guo Bifang, who performed well in the war, were appointed as commanders by Lu Chen, and ten people with weaker military exploits were selected as deputy commanders. .

Each section is divided into five teams, each with a captain and a deputy, all of whom are brave and meritorious in previous battles. No one dares to question this arrangement.

These commanders and teams were also dispatched by Lin Xi. Among them, Yu Dajun and Lou Chengyuan were appointed as military advisors by Lu Chen, who could make suggestions for Lin Xi at critical moments.

When Lu Chen announced these decisions, thousands of men in the audience looked at him in silence and reluctance.

Lu Chen excluded Li Chengen and others from the Seven Star Army and laid a solid foundation for Lin Xi. The purpose of this arrangement is self-evident.

Looking at the young faces with sincere expressions in front of him, feeling the solemn and depressing atmosphere in the wind, Lu Chen couldn't help but feel a little touched, and then he suppressed the emotion and laughed loudly: "Why are you all looking at me like this? A bunch of big people. Gentlemen, please don’t make a scene of crying in front of me.”

There was still silence in the room. After a while, Yu Hanyuan summoned up the courage to shout: "Captain Lu, are you leaving?"

Lu Chen said calmly: "No, do you expect me to leave?"

"how come!"

Yu Hanyuan's face flushed with anxiety and he said loudly: "I hope Captain Lu can stay and lead us to kill all those dog officers!"

"Captain Lu, please stay!"

All the soldiers shouted in unison.

The mountain breeze blew slowly, and the shouts echoed in the mountains and fields for a long time.

Lin Xi stood behind Lu Chen, staring at the young man's profile, his hands involuntarily holding the corners of his clothes, and his lips pursed tightly.

She knew better than others, and she also understood that Lu Chen could not stay in Baotai Mountain forever. In fact, he had put in too much effort for the Seven Star Gang in the past six months.

She saw the pain in her eyes and felt the pain in her heart during those sleepless nights where she spent all her time thinking. How could she ask Lu Chen to pay more? She just couldn't let go of the upcoming separation and didn't want to be apart from him anymore.

Lu Chen seemed to feel something. He turned to look at Lin Xi and gave her a sincere and loving smile.

Looking at this smiling face that was stained by the world of mortals but still clean, Lin Xi couldn't help but feel less uncomfortable, and there was a bit more softness and tenderness between her eyebrows.

Lu Chen nodded slightly, turned to look at the soldiers in front, and said loudly: "Brothers, I'm not leaving now, because I still have a lot of things to do, but I will leave eventually, because there are also things waiting for me to do in the south. . This mountain is your home, and it is also my second home. No matter I am here or not, there will always be a place in my heart that belongs here."

Everyone listened with great seriousness.

Lu Chen took a few steps forward, raised his hand and pointed at the big flag not far away. The two characters "Seven Stars" on it looked like iron and silver hooks, and then said: "Before I leave, I will leave behind what I have learned throughout my life to help you grow." It is one of the most powerful armies in the world. After I leave, I hope you can protect this homeland. I wonder if you can do it?"

What responded to him was waves of turbulent and passionate sounds.

"can!"

"can!"

"can!"

"Okay, I believe you won't break your promise." Lu Chen nodded slightly, and then solemnly ordered: "Continue to practice!"

The warm and solemn atmosphere once again returned to the plains, but it seemed extraordinarily orderly.

Lu Chen and Lin Xi walked side by side towards the hillside not far away. Lin Jie led the middle and senior management to stand there, talking and laughing.

Seeing the two people walking over, Dong Mian, the master of Shantang Hall, touched his forehead and said with a smile: "Captain Lu and the eldest lady are really a match made in heaven."

The scene immediately fell silent, with only the gentle mountain breeze blowing by.A wave of embarrassment appeared on Lin Xi's beautiful face. Although she and Lu Chen had already made a lifelong commitment and had been intimate when no one else was around, they had not confirmed their relationship publicly after all. How could she endure being teased by others, even if it was with good intentions? of teasing.

She stared at Dong Mian angrily, stamped her feet and said, "Brother Dong, what are you talking about!"

Dong Mian opened his mouth slightly and turned to look. Qi Lianfu, Ran Xuanzhi and others all turned their heads and pretended not to hear anything. They immediately felt aggrieved.

It was obviously the gang leader, the old man, who ordered us some time ago to find a way to remind Lu Chen, this stupid guy, why does it seem like I made a big mistake?
Seeing that the situation was in embarrassment, Lu Chen smiled and said, "Brother Dong is really good at talking. My senior sister is as elegant and elegant as a fairy in the world. I am lucky to be able to stand with her."

When Lin Xi heard his straightforward praise in front of everyone, her heart couldn't help but beat violently, and the anger on her face disappeared without a trace. After thinking about it, she said angrily: "Junior brother, don't imitate their glib tongue. "

"Yes, that's what senior sister taught me."

Lu Chen agreed with a smile.

The episode subsided. Lin Jie looked at Lu Chen with increasingly satisfied eyes and said gently: "The Yan army has returned with a great defeat. Will there be a more ferocious encirclement and suppression next?"

When they talked about business, everyone became serious. Lin Xi also calmed down and carefully looked at Lu Shen's profile.

Lu Chen thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "No. According to the information we have, Jing Chao is currently using troops against Zhao State. Although it is not too busy to take care of himself, he certainly will not have extra energy to pay attention to Green Forest. The situation in Yan State is even worse. , they need to deal with the pressure from Daqi's border army, Jiangbei, Moyang and Dongyang all need to hoard heavy troops to defend the border, and they will not be able to get enough elite troops to enter the mountains again in a short time."

Everyone nodded convincingly, and Lu Chen continued: "After the previous battle, we can at least buy us half a year to a year to recuperate. In my opinion, it won't be long before envoys from the Yan Dynasty enter the mountain and restart the recruitment process. Talk, and this time they will directly offer more generous terms."

Lin Jie had a hint of sarcasm on his lips: "Restart recruitment?"

Lu Chen smiled and said: "They say they are recruiting for peace, but in fact they are just peace talks. Their purpose is to let us stay in the mountains and not enter the prosperous and wealthy places to rob our homes."

Everyone laughed when they heard this. Although the Seven Star Gang was a green forest, they really didn't do much to rob houses. On the one hand, Lin Tang, who was in charge of Ran Xuanzhi, had a good way of gathering wealth and secretly controlled many industries outside. On the other hand, Lin Jie The control over gang members is very strong and they are not allowed to harm innocent civilians.

Lin Jie stared into Lu Shen's eyes and said meaningfully: "So we should be conciliatory and wait until the critical moment to send troops south to take the back of the Yan army on Dongyang Road?"

In fact, this was also the thought of many high-level officials. The most important reason why Lu Chen went north to help the Seven Star Gang gain a foothold, regardless of his personal relationship with the Lin family and his daughter, was that the Southern Qi Huaizhou frontier army was eager to get a boost.

Lu Chen didn't think much and said bluntly: "No."

Lin Jie frowned slightly and said, "Don't think too much about it. Neither I nor I will object to this."

Qi Lianfu, the master of the Yin Hall, nodded and said: "Brother Lu, now we are all in the same boat. When it is time for us to risk our lives, we will never frown."

Lu Chen smiled gratefully, and then said: "Because of me, the princes of the Yan Kingdom will definitely not really trust the Seven Star Gang. Regardless of whether we send troops southward, Yan Kingdom must leave a large army on the Dongyang Road in Fengqiu. Garrison, this has achieved Governor Xiao's goal. We won this battle heartily, but the number of troops is still too small, only a few thousand people in total. If we are damaged on the front battlefield, the foundation of the Seven Star Gang will be destroyed. once."

He spoke extremely sincerely, and Lin Jie's expression gradually relaxed, and he nodded: "What you said makes sense, so what do you think we should do?"

Lu Chen said calmly: "I accept the recruitment of the Yan State, but it is a self-contained entity and does not allow them to extend their hands. On this basis, the master can take advantage of the emperor of the Yan State as much as possible, whether it is an official position or food and grass." , As long as we can use anything, we must not be soft-hearted and shy, and we can ask for as much as we can."

"Can it still be like this?" Dong Mian asked in surprise.

A look of pride appeared in Lu Chen's eyes, and he smiled: "More than half of the 2-strong army entered the mountains and were eaten by us. Do you think they would dare to do it again? It's hard to predict whether they will win or lose in a battle outside, but in these vast mountains Why should the Yan army defeat us? Of course, if Jing Dynasty is willing to give up the territory of Zhao that is about to be acquired, or if the tens of thousands of main troops stationed in Heluo City give up control of the Yan Dynasty and come to hide and seek with us in the mountains, then I'm definitely not that sure."

Ran Xuanzhi couldn't help but praise: "Brother Lu's vision is really different. Although you are still young, your perspective on the situation is far better than those of us who are reckless."

Lu Chen said humbly: "Brother Ran, the reason why I can make such a judgment is because we fought beautifully in this battle. All the brothers were brave and fearless of death. They gained a reputation in the battle, which made the kings and ministers of the Yan Dynasty dare not Just wait and see it. In the end, in this troubled world, your own strength is the most important foundation. Without strength as a foundation, no matter how good your eloquence is, it will only make people laugh."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Lin Jie looked at this energetic young man, with complicated emotions in his eyes, and asked: "Then when are you going to set off south?"

As soon as these words came out, Lin Xi's heart skipped a beat.

As if he had a telepathic connection, Lu Chen turned to look at her, his eyes full of tenderness, and then he saluted Lin Jie solemnly and said respectfully: "Master, I have a request."

For some reason, Lin Jie suddenly felt a little nervous. This was an extremely rare emotion for him, so he said, "You and I don't have to be so at odds with each other. Just say it."

Lu Chen took a breath and said firmly: "I have admired Senior Sister for a long time, and I beg Master to betroth Senior Sister to me!"

The breeze was like mist, falling in Lin Xi's eyes, giving off a shallow layer of brilliance.

(End of this chapter)