Free Web NovelChapter 162: Scheme!
Why was Long Chen so apprehensive about Lujiang City?
The reason was that during the Three Kingdoms period, Sun Ce, the Little Conqueror of Jiangdong, had also attacked Lujiang City, and his opponent was also Lu Kang.
However,
Even a formidable warrior and outstanding leader like Sun Ce,
Took more than two years to capture Lujiang City!
This shows,
The incredible sturdiness of Lujiang City and the resilience of its defenses!
But Long Chen couldn’t afford to fight for two years, nor could he wait for two years!
Long Chen sighed inwardly. The current state of the world was changing as rapidly as flipping pages in a book.
If he couldn’t achieve a swift victory, it would be extremely detrimental to Long Chen’s future strategic developments.
To the north, there were threats from Yuan Shao and the emerging Cao Cao.
To the west, there was the hostile Yuan Shu.
To the south, there were the persistent incursions of the Shanyue tribes! Although Long Chen had already dealt with the internal threat of the Shanyue, the remaining tribes in the other regions of Yangzhou still posed a significant threat.
Besides the domestic concerns within China, there was the nearby Sakura Country (Japan) to the east.
Long Chen had to guard against these relentless pirates!
Because his territory of Wu County bordered the coast.
Moreover, according to rumors, various factions within Sakura Country were nearing unification.
Once a country transitions from division to unity,
Their overall strength would undoubtedly increase dramatically, especially the skilled and adaptive pirates of Sakura Country!
At that point, they would pose a significant threat to China!
Because in the game "Great Lord," once a country is internally unified, it can begin to invade and annex territories from other countries.
And China was the closest to Sakura Country, making it the most likely target for their ambitions.
Therefore,
Long Chen had to quickly solve the problem of this fortified city in front of him!
His expression grew serious as a result.
Just as Long Chen was pondering the siege with no solution in sight,
A scout with agile movements approached from a distance.
"Report!"
"Reporting to the lord! Military Advisor Zhonglang General Guo Jia has sent a letter!"
Upon hearing this,
A peculiar light flashed in Long Chen’s eyes.
Could it be that the military advisor already had a strategy to defeat the enemy?
Speaking of the Zhonglang General, it was originally a unique creation of Liu Bei, specifically tailored for Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong.
It was a position with significant authority over military and political affairs, greatly enhancing their status in the army and facilitating the command of troops in battle.
Now,
Long Chen had adopted this approach, believing that for a talent like Guo Jia, only by granting him enough authority could he fully utilize his capabilities!
"Bring it to me for a look!"
Long Chen quickly responded.
After opening it, Long Chen carefully examined the letter.
"Lord, I, Jia, have a plan to capture Lujiang City without losing a single soldier...
According to my understanding, the Lu family has long received favors from the Han dynasty and is deeply loyal to the Han...
And the young Emperor of Han happens to reside in the lord’s territory, with the Imperial Seal as proof...
Just have the Emperor write a silk letter personally, and we can take Lujiang City without expending a single soldier!
Given Lu Kang’s character, he would not dare to defy the Emperor and would obey his words..."
As he read, the worry on his brow gradually faded...
Finally, he slapped his thigh and praised the military advisor’s brilliance! Guo Jia was indeed incredible!
Guo Jia truly deserved to be called the genius who could see through the hearts of people!
Long Chen thought with admiration.
Indeed!
Lu Kang possessed the heart of a loyalist. In the Three Kingdoms, the reason Lu Kang resisted Yuan Shu’s attacks so tenaciously
Was primarily because Lu Kang viewed Yuan Shu as a contemporary traitor, one who did not respect the Han dynasty and harbored ambitions to usurp it.
Therefore, even in the face of isolation and lack of support, he led the city’s people and soldiers to resist Sun Ce’s army!
At that time, Sun Ce, after his father’s death, aligned himself with Yuan Shu, becoming the sharpest blade in Yuan Shu’s hands!
Therefore,
As long as the young Emperor of Han took action, the problem of capturing Lujiang City could be solved effortlessly!
However,
At the same time, precautions needed to be taken to prevent news of the survival of the Han Emperor, Liu Bian, who resided in Jiujian County, from leaking out.
Once this news was leaked, Jiujian County and Yangzhou would be in danger!
So, the silk letter written personally by the Emperor had to be delivered to Lu Kang’s mansion by someone who could do so without being detected.
In this regard, only Lin Yuntian, the head of the Jinyiwei, could handle such a significant task!
Lin Yuntian possessed skills of concealment, and he was agile and among the top assassins!
He was the person in Long Chen’s army most likely to succeed!
After giving the orders,
Long Chen only needed to wait for Lu Kang’s response...
However, during this lull, Long Chen thought of the two Qiaos from Jiangdong whom he had long been concerned about.
These two beauties were still in Wancounty!
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Long Chen, along with Xu Chu, Dian Wei, and a thousand Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, set off for nearby Wancounty...
Wancounty.
Eastern suburbs.
A unique small pavilion, typical of the Jiangnan region, nestled in a beautiful environment.
Bamboo groves surrounded it, and soft and melodious music could be heard faintly emanating from within.
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Just then,
Several petite and beautiful maids hurriedly arrived, delicately lifting their skirts to avoid getting them dirty.
"Miss! Miss! Where are you?!"
"Master is looking for you! He wants you to go to the hall!!"
Not long after,
A lazy and coquettish voice came from afar,
"I got it!"
"Sister and I will be there soon."
Leaving behind a few maids frowning and stomping in distress.
One of the maids whispered quietly, "According to Master, it seems that a distinguished guest has arrived at the mansion today!"
Another maid nodded, "Yes, indeed. Even Master treats these guests with great respect."
Then, she looked at another maid who remained silent and somewhat proud, and asked, "Chunmei, why are you so quiet today?"
Chunmei, the maid who was called, stood with her hands on her waist, tilted her neck, and said with a touch of pride:
"When I went to serve tea to Master just now, I had the privilege of seeing the appearance of the guest~"
After speaking, her face flushed, as if adorned with two blushes, revealing a girlish charm.
The other two maids stared at her in confusion, questioning, "Hey, little girl! Have you lost your mind today? Why are you acting so coy?"
The mysterious demeanor of their companion filled them with endless imagination about the appearance and characteristics of the visitor.
"I feel like Master might want to find a match for the two Misses today?"
"Why do you think so?"
"Because the guest who arrived looks extraordinarily handsome! To be honest, I’ve never seen such a person in my life~~"
"I~ I’m still thinking about him now~~"
Watching Chunmei’s flirtatious demeanor, the other two maids became even more curious!
Coincidentally,
Two graceful figures approached from a distance, precisely the two Misses they were talking about.
