I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 348: Chen Zu's long-term plan! Champion's branch!

Too many people died.

Even though the young prince had clearly made sufficient preparations for this battle, facing the intensity and severity of the battle day and night, deaths were still inevitable.

Slowly withdrawing his spiritual thoughts from the top of the city wall, the Chen family's ancestor sighed with regret.

"I never thought that these lowly grassland barbarians would become so powerful today!"

People all have stereotypes.

Even for an immortal like him who has lived for hundreds of years, it is still the same.

In his inherent impression, grassland barbarians like the Wuhuan tribe were just a group of uncivilized savages.

Every few dozen or hundreds of years, a force would rise up, sweep across the grassland and claim to be the overlord.

However, these so-called overlords are nothing but chickens and dogs in front of the magnificent Dayong.

In the early years, there was no need to even mobilize a large army.

A small group of cavalry with a hundred men holding large banners and marching across the grasslands is enough to make those so-called overlords prostrate themselves on the ground and call them "angels".

But now, in the blink of an eye, it is the turn of the Wuhuan tribe to rise.

Some things seemed to be changing gradually.

In just a few decades, this small tribe that came out of nowhere wiped out the former overlord of the grassland, and then swept through all the other tribes with unstoppable force.

At this time, after experiencing several internal strife and catastrophes, Dayong was declining at a speed visible to the naked eye.

From then on, there was never a truly peaceful day in Youbei.

"Is this really destiny?"

The Chen family ancestor muttered to himself.

Chen Shu, who was standing by, was stunned when he heard what his ancestor said.

"Destiny?"

Upon hearing this, the Chen family's ancestor did not answer.

Back then, because of the prophecy that 'a black dragon will appear in the north, slay the red dragon and rule the world', the entire lineage of fortune-tellers was nearly uprooted.

Even he didn't want to talk about the bloody storm that occurred during that period.

It was just a series of coincidences, and now that he had seen with his own eyes the terrifying power displayed by the Karasuma tribe, he couldn't help but think more about it.

I couldn't even help but feel a little panic.

After all, if the prophecy was true, wouldn't it mean that one day in the future, the Yong people would have to succumb to these barbaric races?

Thinking of this, the Chen family's ancestor couldn't help but feel a great sense of humiliation and anger in his heart.

"If this is true, I would rather die!"

This has nothing to do with gains and losses.

It's purely the inherent ideas formed by the people of this land from generation to generation that are at work.

From Dayong to Former Qin and even in more ancient times, they have always occupied the essence of this red land of China.

Other than that, it's all wild.

The barbaric people are also my subjects.

If one day the Tiangang rebels and allows these barbaric races to steal the sacred artifacts and tarnish their arrogance that has seeped into their bones, there will definitely be people who would rather choose to perish together with their loved ones!

"Are all the manpower in the city ready?"

Hearing the ancestor's words, Chen Shu nodded in response.

"It was ready three days ago."

The Chen family's ancestor saw that Chen Shu was hesitant and wanted to say something, so he said unhappily.

"If you have something to say, don't be shy about it in front of me."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shu laughed awkwardly and then spoke.

“It’s just… the people from the various high-ranking families have quite a few complaints about the ancestor’s dedication.”

It would be fine if we just provide money, military supplies, and manpower.

These things don't hurt the foundation, so if they're lost, they're lost, and they can be made up with some time.

But the ancestor of the Chen family also wanted them to go to the top of the city and fight those wild dogs, which was a bit too much.

That's killing people.

And those who died were the core forces of their various families and sects.

Once the losses are too great, the forces behind them will soon decline and be destroyed.

Upon hearing this, the Chen family's ancestor sneered.

"Complaints?"

"If they don't fight now, are they planning to kneel down and surrender before those barbaric people after the city is captured, or even serve them as dogs?"

Having said that, the Chen family ancestor snorted coldly.

"Tell them, if anyone dares to have such an idea, even if I am punished by heaven, I will kill them all when the city is broken!"

The Seventh Realm True Immortal, with his name left in the Heaven's Dao, holds a portion of the authority of Heaven and Earth.

But it will also be subject to certain constraints.

The theory of divine punishment is one of them.

The old ancestor looked stern when he said this, and there was no joking intention at all.

Chen Shu felt a chill in his heart and nodded quickly in response.

Seeing that he had to agree due to the pressure from the authority, the Chen family's ancestor sighed helplessly.

This descendant of his is good in every way except that he is a little timid.

In the past he would definitely feel disgusted, let alone having him by his side all the time like he does now.

But at this time, the Chen family's ancestor only felt fortunate.

After all, if this fellow had not been so timid and cowardly, he would have dragged the entire Chen family of Zhuo County onto the "pirate ship" under the coercion and inducement of the young prince.

If they had really followed the crowd and colluded with the Yuyang Zheng family and the Wuhuan barbarians, it is hard to say what the fate of the entire Zhuo County Chen family would have been.

If you help the evildoer like that, you will be infamous for eternity if you are not careful.

With a sigh in his heart, the Chen family patriarch patted the shoulder of his good grandson.

“Take a long-term view.”

"Our Lord is obviously not a heartless person. The sacrifice we made today is worth it after all."

After hearing this, Chen Shu hesitated for a moment and said.

"But, ancestor... please forgive me for speaking frankly."

"If the Marquis doesn't want us, will all our preparations in advance be in vain?"

After all, the ancestor had asked him to go to the top of the city to listen to orders, but he didn't expect that after he went to the four gates, he was sent back.

This inevitably made Chen Shu a little discouraged.

And now, the marquis has no intention of using these noble families.

It would be useless to prepare in this way.

The key point is that it is not worth it to offend those noble families for no reason.

But when the Chen family's ancestor heard this, he shook his head and laughed.

"Don't worry, it won't happen."

"In half a day at the shortest, or a day at the longest, the military order will come."

The Chen family's ancestor said this with great certainty.

Although in order to hide his own existence, he could not freely release his divine sense to check the situation of the battle on the city wall.

But judging from Chen Shu's reports over the past few days, the heavy armored battalion and the city defense battalion responsible for guarding the city walls have become exhausted under the barbarians' continuous attacks day and night.

In this case, the young prince is a qualified leader.

They will inevitably be used.

After all, other people’s children will never die...

Even compared with the fierce and fierce warriors, these children from various families and sects are just a mob.

But it is still suitable to be used as cannon fodder to fill the gaps in the city wall.

Of course, the Chen family ancestor had a very accurate understanding of these noble children, but he did not tell them in front of Chen Shu.

He just said to Chen Shu calmly.

"Also, don't think that we are doing this just for that prince."

"This is also for ourselves and for the Chen family of Zhuo County."

Chen Shu, who had not yet reacted to the confident tone of the first half of the ancestor's sentence, was suddenly confused when he heard the second half.

"What the ancestor meant is..."

The Chen family ancestor smiled faintly.

"Don't you think that the influence of the Gongsun clan under the command of the Lord is too great?"

This is almost nonsense.

Their prince himself came from the Zhen Liao Army.

Except for the barbarian servants and civil servants, almost all of his subordinates were from the Zhen Liao Army.

To a certain extent, the Zhen Liao Army was Gongsun Du's private army.

Therefore, even though the Marquis of Guanjun had apparently been separated from the Zhenliao Army, even his own position of General Dingbei was on the same level as Gongsun Du's General Zhenliao.

But in fact, there is no sign of any separation between the two.

Seeing that Chen Shu didn't understand what he meant, the Chen family's ancestor could only continue helplessly.

"This is our Chen family's opportunity." Chen Shu heard this, his eyes still blank.

Chance? what chance?
Could it be that the ancestor still wants to replace Gongsun of Liaodong?
Even pushing Wenjun to the position of mistress of the Marquis' Mansion?

If this is true, Chen Shu feels that his ancestor might be crazy.

Let’s not talk about the Zhenliao Army.

Compared with the Gongsun family of Liaodong, who once stirred up the world's power in the capital, the Chen family of Zhuojun was at best just a local tyrant in Youbei.

What else can you use to fight against others?
Seeing the fear and timidity that flashed across Chen Shu's eyes, the Chen family's ancestor instantly understood what was in his mind.

She glared at him with some disappointment.

"It's not that my Chen clan wants to fight with the Liaodong Gongsun clan, it's that the Lord wants us to fight with the Liaodong Gongsun clan!"

This may sound a bit confusing, but Chen Shu is not a stupid person after all.

After thinking about it for a while, I could taste the flavor.

"What the ancestor means is that... the Marquis might use us as a means to balance the Gongsun clan?"

Seeing that Chen Shu finally showed some promise, the Chen family's ancestor revealed a relieved smile.

The next moment, Chen Shu asked in confusion again.

"But what does this have to do with what happened today?"

The corners of the Chen family's ancestor's mouth, which had just been raised, suddenly drooped, and he glanced at him with some dejection.

After a moment, he cursed him for being so stupid and explained.

"If you use our children to fight in the battlefield, you will definitely give us a reputation."

"Even if it's just a separate unit or a miscellaneous army, we have a wedge to get involved in the army."

"As long as you are willing to support us in the future, we may be able to compete with the Gongsun clan in the army in the future!"

When the Chen family ancestor spoke to the end, his voice was lowered a bit, but the emotions contained in it were quite strong.

Chen Shu, who felt this emotion, felt inexplicably strange in his heart.

Because he clearly felt that his ancestor clearly placed the strength and status of the Champion Marquis above that of General Zhen Liao Gongsun Du and even the entire Gongsun clan.

Is there something wrong with this?
However, Chen Shu soon realized that the ancestor's cultivation and knowledge were far beyond his reach.

Since he said that, he must have his reasons.

Putting aside the possible inside stories that he didn't know about, Chen Shu suddenly realized that the ancestor's plan did have some far-sightedness.

So he quickly made an astonished gesture and sighed.

"The ancestor has profound thoughts!"

"Shu, not enough!"

The Chen family's ancestor was quite pleased with the flattery.

Twisting your beard with your hands is not without self-satisfaction.

"The world is like a chess game. When you take one step, you should plan a hundred steps ahead. Only in this way can you achieve success."

After saying this, the Chen family ancestor restrained his smile and spoke in a serious tone.

"But this also depends on how well you can fight in this battle."

"If it's too unbearable, then there's nothing to say, just stop discussing it!"

This is also what the Chen family’s ancestor is most worried about.

The fighting on the battlefield was completely different from the previous battle in which they destroyed the Zheng family of Yuyang.

Hundreds of millions of soldiers were fighting fiercely. Some of them who were known for their courage and heroism might have been instantly frightened and terrified by the terrifying evil spirit.

Then the trend of fleeing became unstoppable.

So when he said this, a hint of coldness flashed in the eyes of the Chen family's ancestor.

"This is the best chance for my Zhuo County Chen family. If I miss it, it is very likely that I will never have it again in this lifetime."

"After we go into battle, I don't ask you to earn great credit, but at least you have to earn some credit for your hard work!"

"Besides... don't be afraid of the dead!"

"People, we, the Chen family of Zhuo County, can afford to die!"

"As long as I can seize this opportunity, the worst that can happen is that I will die and be reborn!"

As he spoke, the Chen family ancestor suddenly stared at Chen Shu and said in a low voice.

"Including you."

"When you have to die, you have to die!"

"If you die, not only will your children be moved into the main branch of the family tree, but I will also personally bring them up by my side!"

"Do you understand what I said?"

As the saying goes, there must be a brave man under a heavy reward.

Even though Chen Shu was cautious by nature and afraid of death, he still felt a surge of excitement in his heart when he heard the old ancestor's words.

"Shu, I understand!"

Upon seeing this, the Chen family's ancestor finally revealed a satisfied smile.

"I understand. That's good."

Even if this good grandson of mine is not very wise, he is still a smart person.

Naturally, you should know that the greater the reward, the greater the cost if you fail to achieve your goal.

He should also know that since the ancestor has spoken, there is no room for him to refuse.

It would be better to just agree to it without hesitation.

So as to avoid appearing as an old ancestor who is too cold-blooded and mean.

However, the ancestor of the Chen family still had some affection for him and comforted him again.

"On the battlefield, life and death depend on fate."

"I don't think you will die young. You will be blessed."

Having said that, the Chen family ancestor thought for a moment and said again.

"That's all... After you go into battle, I will personally go and plead for you."

"Let the Lord share some of your fortune."

"After this battle, everyone who survives will be reborn."

He has been in Champion City for some time.

Not to mention the previous extermination of the Zheng family of Yuyang, after that battle, the cultivation of the entire Six Gates made great progress.

The battle with the barbarians in the past few days has made some things clearer.

Therefore, as long as Han Shao was willing to let them go into battle and did not treat them as chamber pots to be thrown away after use, the Chen family's ancestor expected that Han Shao would naturally not be stingy with this little bit of "good fortune".

When Chen Shu heard this, he was finally moved at this moment.

"Then I'll trouble you, ancestor!"

Putting aside material possessions such as wealth and fortune, no cultivator can resist the temptation of a sudden increase in their cultivation.

He couldn't refuse, and neither could the other noble families in the city.

So after calming himself down, Chen Shu even spoke impatiently.

"In this case, according to the old ancestor, should we go to the Marquis and ask for a fight?"

Upon hearing this, the Chen family's ancestor rolled his eyes at him.

"Are you anxious again at this time?"

Chen Shu smiled awkwardly.

"It is better to die early than late."

"What's more, if I volunteer to fight, I might be able to gain an impression of loyalty in the Marquis's heart..."

This is a good thing to say.

But the ancestor of the Chen family shook his head.

"No hurry, wait for the military order to arrive."

As he said this, he gave Chen Shu a lesson.

"As a subordinate, it is better to stay still than to move before you have completely gained the trust of others."

"Be obedient and do your duty, then take your time to plan your actions. This is the way to do things."

Chen Shu was thoughtful after hearing this, and after a moment, he realized something.

"Shu, respectfully accept the teachings of the ancestor."

At this moment, the ancestor of the Chen family suddenly laughed.

"Look, isn't this coming?"

Chen Shu was startled when he heard this, and when he looked up he saw his good son-in-law hurrying towards him.

There was no greeting between the father-in-law and the son-in-law. Lu Yan didn't even look at his old father-in-law and just dealt with the matter in a businesslike manner.

"My Lord's order."

"Order the sons of each family and clan to serve as the champions and volunteers, and immediately put on their armor and go into battle without delay!"

"Those who fight to the death will be rewarded generously!"

"Anyone who dares to take even a step back will be killed!"

After saying this, he turned to Chen Shudao.

"Master Chen, you are in charge of this matter. Is there any problem?"

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(End of this chapter)