Chapter 137 Ambition
In Qinghe County, the supplies stored by the imperial army were burned overnight for unknown reasons.
At the same time, the food road in the rear was blocked, and a combination of punches left the frontline troops without food supplies. The morale of the troops was instantly unstable, and the situation was reversed. After a major defeat, the remaining troops withdrew from Donglai County.
In the battle of Donglai County, the fifth prince's side finally won a complete victory.
Willow House.
It has to be said that Liu Dingsheng is just a wanderer after all, and he knows many things about the rivers and lakes, but when it comes to marching and fighting, how can he know everything like a god, like an old god.
This time I guessed wrongly about the outcome of the war, which is normal.
"It seems that there are experts assisting the fifth prince. I don't know who the plan was. Just by burning a big fire, the crisis here was solved. It's really amazing." Liu Dingsheng said, stroking his beard.
The fire certainly started for no reason. It must have been planned by the fifth prince of Donglai County.
Even if you think about it carefully, the previous lure of the enemy might be part of this setup.
This fire may seem simple, but if it is to be successfully implemented, there must be many arrangements and details in order to successfully burn the food and grass.
Saying that he has an expert is not because Liu Dingsheng wants to save his face, but it is the fact.
Rather than believing that the young prince with royal blood can be good at fighting, it is better to believe that there is an expert behind him to give advice.
This battle is over, and the crisis in Donglai County is lifted.
But the all-out war between the fifth prince and the new emperor had just broken out.
The new young prince intensified his efforts after taking power. Under the pressure of the imperial army, he began to recruit troops and food on a large scale, leaving almost no way for the people to survive.
The good Donglai County has been made miserable for the people, and there is widespread resentment among the people.
In the city of Nanyang County, Gu Zhai.
"Because the young prince is forcing troops to ration food in Donglai County, the local people's sentiment is already very bad, and all counties are on the verge of breaking out in unrest." Lu Zheng found Gu Wenhui and reported.
"Yes." Gu Wenhui sat at the desk, nodded, and then asked: "What about the situation in the other six counties?"
"It's all the same." Lu Zheng replied in a deep voice.
"That's enough, too much is too little. If a series of big turmoils really breaks out below, it will be difficult." Gu Wenhui put down the pen and ink and cooled the paper he had just written.
"Brother Gu, is it about to start!" Lu Zheng's eyes narrowed.
Gu Wenhui did not comment, sealed the letter, handed it to him and said, "Go and deliver it to Governor Li of Donglai County."
Lu Zheng took the envelope with unknown meaning and was about to leave when he suddenly heard Gu Wenhui ask.
"By the way, Song Changming and Liu Dingsheng are close. Go and ask him how much strength Liu Dingsheng still has at the extreme level. Maybe he knows something."
At the end, he suddenly said: "Let's take a look at Song Changming's current strength. If possible, ask him if he is willing to help us."
"Okay." Lu Zheng was stunned for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Song Zhai.
In the courtyard, Song Ping'an held a dark wooden knife and kept attacking Song Changming.
Song Changming also held a wooden sword of the same style, blocking and parrying, and from time to time he would give some pointers to Song Pingan's sword skills.
Suddenly, Song Ping'an felt blessed in his heart, and slashed out a distinctive ray of wind, which blew past Song Changming's face, making him feel chilly.
Snap!
Song Changming used a little force on his hand to repel Song Pingan, nodded with a smile and said: "Not bad."
Song Ping'an was breathing heavily, his hands were trembling, and he couldn't hide the joy on his face.
Finally, he finally mastered the sword skills.
Working hard every day, at this moment, I got what I wanted and gained something.
It took him more than two years to complete this crucial step from mastery to success, which was not a short time.
But this is the speed at which ordinary warriors practice.
They do not have daily status rewards like "God rewards those who work hard", nor do they have experience points to gain.
In their cultivation process, if they relax even a little bit, they may stagnate or even regress. How can they be as smooth as Song Changming?
Moreover, martial arts training requires talent. Without Song Changming's constant guidance, and without this moment of inspiration today, Song Ping'an would not know how long it would take to master the sword skills.
"Grab the feeling of drawing the knife just now, unite your spirits, and try again." Song Changming knew the principle of striking while the iron is hot and urged.
"Yes!" Even though Song Ping'an was very tired, he still raised his sword to attack Song Changming tirelessly.
Wisps of evil winds rise and fall one after another, and ghosts are howling violently.
This slightly raw feeling touched Song Changming's heart.
He has been practicing martial arts for over ten years now, and he still remembers that it was like this when he first mastered the power of the Soul-Severing Sword.
At that time, the Soul-Destroying Sword was still a low-level martial arts. Song Changming relied on it to gain a firm foothold in the Patrol Division, and then gradually became more and more brilliant and stood out.
Now that he saw Song Ping'an regaining his sword skills, he couldn't help but sigh. Time passed so fast. "Okay, let's rest for a while." Song Changming said after repelling Song Ping'an again.
Song Pingan was already sweating profusely and was so tired that he could hardly lift his hands.
Only then did he notice the ajar door outside the courtyard. Lu Zheng had been looking at it for a while.
"Who are you?"
"Ping An, clean up and bring a jar of wine." Song Changming said.
"No need, I brought Nanyang liquor." Lu Zheng raised the wine jar in his hand and said.
"That's really good. I haven't tasted Nanyang County's famous wine yet." Song Changming said with a faint smile and welcomed Lu Zheng in.
"Compared to last time, I think your aura seems to be stronger. Could it be that your cultivation has improved again?"
Lu Zheng had just noticed the aura fluctuations on Song Changming's body when he was feeding Song Ping'an, and it was obviously much stronger.
"Well, it's already the eighth level." Song Changming nodded and said, there was nothing to hide.
When Lu Zheng heard this, his eyes flickered slightly.
"I wonder why Brother Lu came here today?" Song Changming asked directly after filling up the drinks.
Now that wars are raging, Lu Zheng, who is following Gu Wenhui on errands, should have no time to spare.
"I do have something important to discuss with you." Lu Zheng said solemnly.
Song Changming looked at Lu Zheng's expression and realized that what he was talking about today might not be simple, so he welcomed him into his study to discuss it in detail.
"Senior Liu's current strength?" Song Changming was a little surprised. He didn't expect Lu Zheng to ask such a question first.
He also knew that this was probably the order given by Gu Wenhui behind Lu Zheng.
Normally, Lu Zheng wouldn't care about this.
Song Changming shook his head and said: "I'm really sorry, Brother Lu, I have received a lot of favors and care from Senior Liu over the years, and I will not talk about his affairs."
Lu Zheng nodded and did not insist on pestering.
Since Song Changming didn't want to talk about it, forget it. In his opinion, it was nothing more than another trip to Liuzhai, and he also wanted to go there once.
Song Changming then waited quietly for Lu Zheng to follow up.
Since it was an important matter, I thought I wouldn't just ask him about Liu Dingsheng.
"Changming, do you think the fifth prince is the master of Ming?" Lu Zheng asked next.
Song Changming drank half a glass of strong wine.
The strong alcohol enters the throat, it is very spicy, like fire, but it is also very enjoyable.
"Brother Lu, how do you want me to answer this?"
"Today, old friends are reminiscing about old times. Let's talk freely and don't worry about anything else." Lu Zheng expressed his stance.
"I'm just a commoner now, and I don't know much about the fifth prince. I only see that Donglai County is now full of empty houses, and a large number of hungry people are dying on the streets. I really can't be considered a wise master.
If Brother Lu wants me to go and join the Fifth Prince today, then forget it. "Song Changming spoke bluntly, shaking his head.
He just thought that Lu Zheng was here again for routine work and that he was here to recruit talents.
"To be honest, I also think that the fifth prince is not the wise master, so how can he let you defect?" Lu Zheng put down the wine bowl and said.
This made Song Changming a little confused, and asked in confusion: "In that case, why do you and Lord Gu choose to support this fifth prince?"
Lu Zheng looked at Song Changming, his eyes burning, and said slowly: "Changming, Brother Gu believes that the five princes in this world are not Ming masters, and he and I will not support anyone!"
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As soon as these words came out, the wine glass in Song Changming's hand froze, and he felt that Lu Zheng's words had profound meaning.
"Brother Lu, what do you mean?"
Not supporting anyone? Are all the five princes in this world non-Ming masters?
The implication is that in Gu Wenhui's eyes, these five princes with imperial blood are not qualified to be emperors, including the new emperor who sits on the dragon's throne.
Not supporting anyone makes Song Changming think carefully.
Since you don't support others in the end, do you mean you want to be the supreme king yourself? !
"It's just as you thought." As soon as Lu Zheng said these words, the study suddenly became quiet.
An unusual atmosphere brewed in the study room.
Song Changming opened his mouth slightly, it was impossible not to be surprised.
This Gu Wenhui and Lu Zheng really dare to think about it.
Do they want to overthrow everything and bring about a major change that has not been seen in a thousand years? !
(End of this chapter)