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"Because Nanyun Town is the 'decisive factor' for the eighteen princes of Qilabang!"

Zhu Yingjun was puzzled by his father's words.
"Dad, what do you mean?"

“He who does not plan for eternity is not qualified to plan for the present; he who does not plan for the overall situation is not qualified to plan for a region.”

Old Zhu is just 50 years old this year.

As the saying goes, at fifty one knows the will of heaven.

Compared with Zhu Yingjun and Zhu Di, Lao Zhu's vision is farther and broader.

Whether it is Dushan Town or Nanyun Town,
They all focus on Zhuxiantai's current territory and strength.

A melee of heroes,

The starting points of several strong men are pretty much the same.
This means that Qila State will soon form a situation where three to four powerful groups coexist.

From the rapid expansion period to the stalemate and stable stage, it is painful for both parties.

Because they cannot obtain additional supplements through annexation, but have to increase consumption day by day,
Every force will be trembling with fear, treading on thin ice,
If we are not careful, internal conflicts will lead to division and then complete collapse.

Dad's explanation,
This gave Zhu Yingjun a clearer understanding of the future.
Dad is still the one who sees far!

"What Dad said makes sense, but what does this have to do with taking over Nanyun Town?"

Old Zhu cleared the desk, placed the teapot in the middle, and said:
"This is Bang City,"

He took three more teacups and said as he placed them:
"This is Nanyun Town, this is Dushan Town,

We are in Zhuxiantai... Now, tell me, what do you see?"

After carefully examining the "map" on the desktop,

Zhu Yingjun seemed to be thinking about something, pointed at the teapot and said:

"Dad, what you mean is... the one who is close to the water gets the moon first?

As long as the time is right, we can attack Bangcheng nearby and take control of the overall situation?"

Lao Zhu nodded and said with a smile:

“Well, it’s not bad to see this!

However, there is one more thing that needs to be considered..."

"What?"

"Now, the eighteen rebel kings are ruling their own territories, and the state leaders are staying in their own houses.

What if two powerful families join forces to break into the city before me?"

Zhu Yingjun understood.
We are all ambitious people.

The Zhu family wanted to occupy Bangcheng, and it was impossible for others not to consider it.

It is very possible for two or three companies to join forces!

After all, Bangcheng is the biggest fat piece of meat.

It is more cost-effective to get a bite than to go through all the trouble of fighting in one or two towns.

He nodded and said, "Then sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, and reap the benefits as a fisherman?"

Old Zhu shook his head and said:
"No! We should unite with the prince,

Form an offensive and defensive alliance to eliminate powerful groups that pose a threat."

"Suck!"

Zhu Yingjun looked at his father in astonishment.

He really didn't expect this routine.
In order to suppress the "Zoroastrian riot", the state leader raised a tiger to cause trouble, so that the government's orders could not be issued outside the state.
The eighteen rebel kings had their own troops and were all determined to "take over and replace the enemy".
But at this time, Lao Zhu actually took the initiative to unite with the state leader,

Turning around and annihilating all the princes, it sounds a bit weird.

Lao Zhu took a breath and said:
"Now, I want you to sneak into the city and meet the king.

As long as he cooperates with us to take over Nanyun Town, we will keep his position as the leader of the state!"

Oh!
That’s the deal!
Zhu Yingjun finally understood why his father was so confident in attacking Nanyun.
It turned out to be a strategy of "killing with a borrowed knife" and "killing two birds with one stone".

Regardless of whether Dad's idea can be realized,

But in terms of "dirty heart", he is at least one of the best in Qilabang.

Although going into the city now would be quite risky,
However, Zhu Yingjun still decided to accept this task.

"Dad! Aren't you afraid that the prince will kill me? Or take me hostage?"

Old Zhu laughed and said:

"To be honest, I am the boss of Sanchapu.

But now, we control two towns and hundreds of elite soldiers, so he definitely wouldn't dare to do that!"

"What if he joins forces with Nanyun Town to plot against us?"

Old Zhu smiled and said cheerfully:
"Well, it's not impossible, but...

There are conflicts within Nanyun Town. We can put more effort into this..."

After Zhu Yingjun understood almost everything, he became more confident.
"Don't worry, Dad! I'll get ready and go to Bangcheng tonight!"

Lao Zhu nodded and asked:
"I went~~ Do you know how to say it?"

Zhu Yingjun made an "OK" gesture and answered clearly:
"Showing rags and tears!"

Watching his son's vigorous back as he left, Old Zhu was very satisfied.

The second son is strong, intelligent and brave.
And he is very smart, he understands everything very quickly, and he takes care of everything, so you don't have to worry about anything.
No wonder someone below laughed and said: I hope to have a son like Zhu Yingjun!

The other was the most favored youngest daughter, Judy, born to a Western concubine, Foster.
She is as pretty as a flower, with fair skin, beautiful face and long legs.

This girl doesn't like makeup but loves weapons. She holds a long whip in one hand and a flower sword in the other. Three or four ordinary men cannot get close to her.

It was because of these two children that Lao Zhu was able to form a team.

First they occupied Zhuxiantai, then annexed Sanchapu, and then they fought for hegemony over Qilabang.

After Zhu Yingjun went out, he met Judy and had a brief chat with her.
Judy nodded in admiration: "I thought so, so Dad thinks this way... Ginger is experienced and wise!"

Zhu Yingjun laughed:
"It's okay, you'll still be hot when you're old.
Well, it can also be used for grilling fish and meat..."

"Go to hell! Don't ask me for help if you have any problems in the future!"

Zhu Yingjun quickly said:
"Come on! I was just kidding.
Well, I'll bring you whatever you want to eat from the city!"

"Hmph... never mind, let's just go with the 'crystal braised pork' from Zhuangyuanlou.
It’s late at night, I don’t know if I can buy it…”

Zhu Yingjun once again "revealed his tears" and then went back to his yard to prepare men and horses.

Knowing that his father was going to attack Nanyun Town,

Somehow, the shadow of Shen Beixuan, the "stinky fish seller" whom Judy had only met once, emerged in her mind.
I never thought that the small Chihe Village... actually had such a ruthless character?

After thinking it over, she quietly went out, got on her horse,
The guard asked, "Master Nine, would you like me to accompany you?"

"You guys take a break, I'll just relax!"

After saying that, he whipped his horse and rode away...

Chihe Village, illuminated by the sunset, is gorgeous and splendid.
As Shen Danfeng walked, she counted the coins in her hand...

"Fifty-seven, fifty-eight, fifty-nine...Brother, only sixty is missing~~"

Wearing a straw hat and carrying an empty load, Lu Yuan smiled faintly:
"Oh, that's alright……"

Compared to being the King of China, with mountains of gold and silver, numerous wives and concubines, and being the only one in the world,

The current poor rural life makes him live more realistically.

Past experiences are like a dream of seeing flowers in the fog...Zhuang Zhou dreaming of being a butterfly?
In fact, until the last moment,
Who can know that everything you feel in your life is not a dream?
Shen Danfeng complained unsatisfactorily:

"Not bad? I used to make over a hundred dollars a day!"

"That's not true. We only caught half of the fish today.
Besides, business is all about long-term success, as long as you can make a profit!"

Shen Danfeng muttered:

"It's all because of the trouble caused by the street scoundrels in Sanchapu. Otherwise, we could have made more money..."

Young people always think that

Everything he got was natural and justified.
But they don't know that their parents and elders have been squeezed by life and can't breathe.

Lu Yuan has seen many ignorant young people who have no idea of ​​the sufferings of the world.
In the school all day long,

Longing for the illusory "grand narrative",
Each of them is like a "mentally ill person" who has been injected with chicken blood.
Perhaps, their brains have long been squeezed and made stupid by the beautiful elevator!

Throughout the ages, how many poor and innocent peasant children have

Died in the cold-blooded artillery fire, leaving corpses all over the ground...

Just for the sake of...changing dynasties...I have to give a thumbs up here,
A famous general made a thought-provoking statement:

Think about who you are fighting for!

Lu Yuan was lost in thought and took his sister back to the village.

The children at the entrance of the village laughed and said, "You have guests at home!"

what?
Are there guests at home?
It's a remote place with nothing in the house. Who could be so ignorant?
Shen Danfeng asked curiously, "Who is the guest?"

A yellow-haired girl opened her mouth with missing teeth and gestured:

"It's a woman, riding a big horse, so majestic!"

Shen Danfeng looked at Lu Yuan in surprise.

"Brother, could it be that person... who is here to cause trouble?"

Without his sister's reminder, Lu Yuan had already guessed that it was most likely Zhu Jiu from Zhuxiantai.
"It should be fine! Let's go!"

The two hurried home.
From afar, I saw a war horse at the door of my house.

An officer in uniform was sitting on a bamboo chair, chatting with Shen's father and mother.

It looked like they were having a very pleasant conversation...

Lu Yuan walked quickly to the door, put down his shoulder pole, and greeted with a bow:

"Hello, Master Zhu Jiu!"

Judy laughed heartily and said:
"I just passed by here and thought of Brother Shen.
I came to visit you on a whim, you won't mind, will you?"

Lu Yuan put down his hand and said with a smile: "It's a great pleasure to have friends coming from afar!"

After hearing this, Judy was very happy and nodded and said:

"I brought some wine and food. How about having a drink with Brother Shen?"

"That's what I want, I dare not refuse!"

When Shen's father and mother saw Judy coming to visit, they felt proud.
He moved the small wooden table outside the door, killed a chicken and cooked in the backyard, and had already started preparing.

You can't be particular in the countryside, but fortunately Judy doesn't mind.

Two bottles of old wine, sliced ​​beef, dried fruits and other snacks,
Take it out from the backpack on the warhorse and put it on the table, along with the ones prepared by the Shen family.
The table was filled with bacon, air-fried chicken, boiled eggs, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Judy waited for Lu Yuan to uncork the wine and hold up the porcelain bottle.
"Once is strange, twice is familiar, toast to friends!"

Lu Yuan nodded and touched the other person's bottle with his porcelain bottle.

After that, Judy didn't say anything, and Lu Yuan didn't ask any questions. The two of them drank and ate in silence.

Halfway through the drink, we finally followed the principle of "ladies first".
Judy glanced at Lu Yuan and said, "Brother Shen, aren't you curious about why I'm here?"

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Could it be that Master Zhu happened to pass by?"

"Do you believe?"

"Why don't you believe it?"

Judy narrowed her eyes and asked, "Have you thought about what we talked about that day?"

Lu Yuan looked at the other party and asked meaningfully:
"Shall I tell you the answer now?"

Judy was stunned and thought about it.
After hesitating, he raised the bottle and smiled with relief:
"Forget it, let's talk about it later! Come, drink with me!"

Lu Yuan took a sip of the thick and mellow yellow wine.
This wine is at least ten years old and is comparable to girl’s red wine. It is truly a great wine that you shouldn’t try too often!

Judy put down the bottle and looked up at the twilight sky in the south.

"Brother Shen is a man of both literary and military abilities. What do you think of the current situation?"

Lu Yuan shook his head and said:
"What I want is to catch fish and shrimps after farming.

I just wanted to honor my parents and take good care of my sister, and I really didn’t think about anything else.”

Judy said slowly:
"I heard that three months ago, three people from your village happened to be there during the riot.
In the end, only one person survived, and was unharmed... what incredible luck!"

Lu Yuan understood that the other party must have asked around in the village.

"Alas, it's all my fault for being young and inexperienced.
I just encountered an unexpected disaster and survived by luck. I will never dare to run around again!"

"Haha! If the Zoroastrian leader knew this,

Some people have gained enlightenment from this, but what should they think? "

Lu Yuan said disdainfully: "Will they care about the changes of ants?"

Judy looked surprised.
"Why? You seem to have an opinion about them?"

"Haha, my opinion is,

Those few leaders, for their own selfish interests,
To deceive so many people into committing suicide is worse than an animal!"

Judy didn't expect Shen Beixuan to be so excited.
"But the government does oppress and exploit the people...

Maybe if we change a group of people, everyone will live better..."

Lu Yuan shook his head and said:

"I'm talking about the Zoroastrianism scam of 'making rice and flour'.

Inducing a large number of innocent believers to participate in the riot, their intention is too vicious! "

Judy said: "For a better tomorrow, sacrifice is inevitable..."

Lu Yuan chuckled and said, "Why don't those leaders sacrifice themselves?"

Judy was stunned, and instinctively felt that Shen Beixuan's thoughts were very dangerous...

She was still hesitating, Lu Yuan continued:
"A man without faith cannot stand.

They used deception to kill so many people.

This shows that they do not regard the people as human beings at all.

Fortunately, you have completely eradicated these evils, otherwise I don’t know how many more people would have been killed!
For this, I respect you!"

Judy smiled awkwardly and raised the bottle to clink glasses.

After taking a sip, she asked tentatively:

"If, I mean, if one day,
Qirabang has a new leader, what do you hope he can do?"

Lu Yuan glanced at the other party, thought for a moment and said:
"Keep your promises, and the law will be fair and just."

"anything else?"

"That's it! As long as you can do these two things,

If he is a wise ruler, the people of Qila State will naturally live a good life..."

Judy asked curiously, "Is it that simple?"

"Is it easy? Do you think you can do it if you reach that position?"

Judy blinked and asked, "Hmm~~Is it difficult?"

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Are you interested in playing a little game?"

"what game?"

"truth or Dare."

Judy asked in confusion, "How does this work?"

Lu Yuan briefly introduced the rules of the game and asked:

"Participants can choose not to answer, but they cannot lie, otherwise it will be meaningless..."

Judy was eager to try without knowing the consequences.
"Okay! Let's play!"

Lu Yuan was not a gentleman and took the initiative to ask questions.
"If the law stipulates that trampling crops is a capital offense, will your horse be killed if it tramples them?"

Uh!
Judy was stunned and couldn't help looking at her mount.

Warhorses are the cavalry's loyal companions and their comrades-in-arms who share life and death on the battlefield.

If that happens,
Judy wasn't sure if she could do it... Humans are not plants or trees, so who can be heartless?

After struggling for a long time, she finally said, "I refuse to answer~~"

Lu Yuan smiled and said, "Well, it's your turn to ask!"

Judy took a deep breath and shook her neck.
After sorting out his thoughts, he asked tentatively:

"Why don't you want to be my personal soldier?"

Lu Yuan shook his head in his heart.
This girl is really persistent... Well, follow the rules of the game and tell the truth.
"Well, this is mainly because..." (End of this chapter)