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Chapter 553 The Restless Prairie
"Have you heard? His Highness the Second Prince seems to be gone."

"What do you mean by absent?"

"It's just dead."

On the Changde base line of defense, the soldiers of the Ruan family whispered to each other.The news of Ruan Fulan's death from a serious illness has spread to the defense line of Changde Lei, shaking the soldiers of the Ruan family in Chang Yulei.

"I heard that the lord was bedridden because of the pain of losing his son. Now in Fuchun City, Yixing County King has temporarily controlled the government... I don't know if our Ruan family will be able to become as strong as before."

"Shut up! This kind of talk is not for you people to discuss in private, otherwise it will be a crime of discussing government affairs in private!" A general of the Ruan family came over and stopped the private discussion of the soldiers.

When the soldiers saw that it was the northern general Ruan Youjin, the hero who led the garrison of Changdelei to resist Lord Zheng's attack, they quickly shut up and stopped talking.

Ruan Youjin looked to the south with a complicated expression.He was appointed by Nguyen Lord Nguyen Phuc Yuan. From now on, he is the supreme commander in the north, but he is not happy at all.Because the Ruan family at this time is no longer the Ruan family a year ago.Ruan Fulan and Tao Weici, the top members of the Ruan family, have both passed away, and Ruan Fuyuan probably won't be able to last long. Such a burden fell on him as a young man, which made him feel unprecedented pressure.If the Ruan family fell into the hands of him, Ruan Youyi, and Ruan Fubin, it would be difficult to explain to the ancestors of the Ruan family even if they went to the underworld.

"General, another message came from Fuchun City, urgently ordering you to go to Fuchun City, the Lord is looking for you urgently." A messenger came over and said to Ruan Youjin.

Ruan Youjin received the urgently sent secret letter from Ruan Fuyuan, and his face became a little ugly: "Go down and prepare the horse, I will go to Fuchun City right away."

In Fuchun City, all the officials of the Ruan family were like ants on a hot pot, restless.Because after Ruan Fulan and Tao Weici left the Ruan family, the head of the Ruan family, Ruan Fuyuan, was also dying.Today is the second emergency.The officials of the Ruan family were all concerned about the safety and life of their patriarch.

In the guest house in Fuchun City, Ruan Youyi found Deng Qianlong and others.Also coming with him was Ruan Fuxi, the commander of the Ruan family's navy and the king of Yixing County.

"Ruan Youyi, King Yixing? Why are you suddenly visiting us at this time?" Deng Qianlong met Ruan Fuxi at Rilihaikou.

At that time, he led the Nanyang Fleet to go north to Rili Haikou to fight against the Zheng family navy and the Dutch warships. He once cooperated with the Ruan family navy led by Ruan Fuxi. Although they successfully captured Rili Haikou, the soldiers of the Ruan Family Navy also lost a lot.

Ruan Fuxi's expression and tone were quite dignified: "General Deng, we had a pleasant cooperation before, and we also kept our promise to let your fleet freely station in our Hoi An Port. This time I hope you The fleet can still stand on our side and stabilize our hearts. Especially when the Zheng family wants to have an accident with our Ruan family, go south again."

Admirals such as Deng Qianlong and Sun Xu looked at each other in blank dismay. It was hard for them to imagine that their existence could already affect An Nanguo's internal affairs.If the Ruan family wanted to transition smoothly during the period of power change, they had to obtain the support of the Nanyang Fleet.If there is the support of the Nanyang Fleet, then it will be able to get twice the result with half the effort. Whether it is the veterans of the Ruan family who are ready to move, or the Zheng family outside, they must carefully weigh the consequences of being an enemy of the Kyushu Army.

"The order of our military department is to maintain the stability of the Annan Kingdom, so if something major happens, our fleet will not stand idly by, as long as you can pay the corresponding price afterwards." Deng Qianlong said.

"Equivalent exchange, we also understand this principle. It's just that next time you can relax your conditions a little bit, I'm afraid that if things go on like this, our Ruan family may no longer be able to produce anything that can attract you. You have everything we have." Ruan Youyi said from the side.

The Ruan family was really out of luck, and the only Kyushu army that could help solve the problem was Shizi. The Ruan family has not yet paid off a huge debt, oh, it should be said that it has not yet started to pay it off.

"Businessmen often say that you get what you pay for. Our Nanyang Fleet has a large number of giant ships and artillery, and the amount of gunpowder consumed in each battle is unimaginable. If you want to hire us to fight, this price is worth it." Deng Qianlong Said.

"Sigh." Ruan Youyi shook his head, "I hope nothing major will happen again, otherwise our Ruan family really can't afford it."

A lot has happened this winter.The Zheng family in the north of An Nanguo is gearing up and preparing to conquer the Ruan family again.Large ships carrying gunpowder and firearms arrived at the port of the Zheng family from the direction of Guangzhou Mansion, secretly exported firearms for the Zheng family, and at the same time asked the Zheng family to sign relevant treaties.After the Ruan family obtained a batch of firearms provided by the Kyushu Army, they began to train the new army, intending to rely on this firearms army to counter the Zheng family who might attack south at any time.

Although the Zheng family was repulsed by the Kyushu army last time, the Zheng family's navy was not seriously injured, but the infantry attacking the Changde base was reduced, which did not affect the next attack.

From winter to spring, when the land returned to spring, Ruan Lord Nguyen Phuc Yuan let go of his hands and returned to the west. His 11-year-old grandson Nguyen Phuc was on the verge of ascending to power.

In the far northern prairie, the Mongolian tribes in Monan and Mobei began to act, and the long-silent prairie became restless again.

Several cavalry squads left the Great Wall, galloped across the vast grassland, and conveyed the general's sentiments to all tribes!

"Ava, this time our Monan Cavalry Corps is going to go on an expedition. The time announced above is as short as two months and as long as half a year. I don't know where to fight, and I don't know if I can come back alive. Please take care, Ava. Myself. If I die in battle, the Corps will support you forever."

Inside a yurt, a young Mongolian man spoke to his wrinkled old father.

"You go, being able to join the Monan Cavalry Regiment is the glory you have gained with your outstanding equestrian skills. I don't know how many people in our tribe envy you. Don't worry about me, and don't worry about us in front of the Han people and the Jurchens. A warrior is ashamed, even if he dies in battle!" The old herdsman patted the young warrior heavily on the shoulder.

"That Awa... I'm leaving."

The young soldiers came out of the yurt, merged with the comrades outside the yurt to form a trickle, and rode their horses towards the Guihua City station of the Monan Cavalry Regiment.

(End of this chapter)