It all started with one person becoming a shaman, but the Stand user...

Otherwise, if it falls on a specific soldier, it will be a mountain that could kill them.

It takes far more mental effort than I imagined.

"My lord, times have changed!"

Huang Wulang was somewhat irritated:

"It's better to remain still than to act rashly. As long as we proceed slowly and accumulate strength, we may well be able to establish our own power!"

It turns out that, not long ago, an explosive message suddenly spread.

Zhu Yougui, the Underworld Emperor of the Xuanming Sect, who was based in Bianliang, along with his father, Emperor Zhu Wen of the Later Liang Dynasty, and his wife.

He was actually killed in Jiao Lan Palace by Li Xingyun, a descendant of the Li Tang royal family!

Now, with the political situation changing rapidly within the Later Liang dynasty, the most promising candidate to inherit the throne has become Zhu Wen's third son, Zhu Youzhen.

The newly enthroned King of Liang is currently leading a large army in a fierce attack on Luzhou, a strategically important city of Jin.

One of his generals was a fierce warrior named Wang Yanzhang, who was exceptionally brave and said to have killed sixteen generals of the Jin state, causing the Jin army to lose morale and collapse.

The flames of war reignited in the border area between Hebei and Hedong, attracting the attention of most of the country.

At this moment, Huang Wulang hesitated.

Currently, Liang and Jin are locked in fierce fighting in Luzhou, and Liang has also experienced a dramatic upheaval of regicide and usurpation. They are in a state of utter chaos and have no time to attend to anything else.

They suddenly felt safe again, and that they could continue doing business.

The imperial court couldn't think of their trivial matters in this remote mountain village for the time being.

It seems like we can just muddle through like this...

This fully demonstrates the compromising and conservative nature of the powerful landlord class in ancient times.

Qinghe Miao, who had been saying he was "waiting for the right time," suddenly changed his tune and decided to take action.

Moreover, the target was aimed directly at Luzhou, where fierce fighting was taking place.

He planned to go and support Li Cunxu, the eldest son of Li Keyong, the Prince of Jin, who was leading troops to defend Luzhou!

This left Huang Wulang feeling frustrated and confused.

Liang Jun is riding high on his momentum. Why would he go and wade into muddy waters at this time? Wouldn't that just be asking for trouble?

I simply can't understand what Qinghe Miao is thinking.

They actually knew that their ideas were somewhat naive.

But people are always prone to wishful thinking. The previous rebellion plan was too risky. Wouldn't it be better to maintain the status quo?

Qinghe Miao put down her pen, looked up at him, and couldn't help but chuckle and shake her head:

"Master Huang, do you really think that after such a big incident, no one will remember us, this 'fat piece of meat'?"

Huang Wulang was taken aback upon hearing this, and subconsciously asked:

"My lord, what do you mean by that?"

"Precisely because there's another war, we need gold, silver, grain, and troops even more! Do you really think no one noticed our previous movements?"

Qinghe Miao leaned back in his chair, looked up at the ceiling, and sighed softly:

“We’re like sweet little cakes right now; someone will definitely come and eat us. The only difference is who ends up in our mouths and when. The reason no one has made a move yet is simply because they’re afraid of scaring us away and leaving us with no energy to talk to us.”

Once one side is caught in a tough battle, it doesn't matter who it is.

Whenever possible, they would definitely think of this group that controls a large portion of the profits from smuggling.

At that point, those bloodthirsty guys might be willing to temporarily put everything aside to pounce on them and bite them hard, just to recover their losses.

Moreover, he also knew that the plan of the wicked general Yuan Tiangang was still ongoing.

Powerful forces will only be drawn into a deeper vortex, and the situation will only become more and more chaotic.

How could their small force of a few landlords and powerful families possibly remain unscathed and live in peace in the face of this sweeping tide?

Putting aside other things, just recently, Feng Lingyue Yingguan has recruited several promising talents under various pretexts.

He passed the system's test.

Many of them indicated that they came from forces such as the Xuanming Sect and the Tongwen Hall.

There were even some bad guys among them!

It seems that the old saying "money moves people's hearts" is absolutely true.

There are definitely many people eyeing this lucrative opportunity.

They absolutely cannot escape.

Therefore, instead of waiting passively, it is better to take the initiative.

By following the "storyline" of Qinghe Miaozhi, we can make strategic investments ahead of time and pave a smoother path for the future.

As for why Li Cunxu was chosen...

Instead of immediately siding with Li Siyuan, who would achieve greater success later on?

It's not just the reason why they will oppose the main characters later on.

More importantly, Li Siyuan in the world of "The Bad Guys" is treacherous, cunning, extremely shrewd, ruthless, and unscrupulous, making him a formidable opponent.

To seek refuge with him is tantamount to surrendering to a tiger.

They might not survive to the later seasons; if they're not careful, they could be devoured without a trace.

Moreover, there is this "variable" of his existence.

Whether Li Siyuan will be able to successfully reach that point in the future remains to be seen.

To place bets on such a high-risk, morally incompatible tycoon.

The emotional value lost during the time we worked together was enough to make it all worthwhile.

"Then why the State of Jin? And why Li Cunxu?"

Huang Wulang was still somewhat puzzled:

"Now that there is a new ruler, if we offer tribute to Zhu Youzhen of Liang and demonstrate our value, we might be able to regain our footing in Liang. Why take the risk again?"

This is also a possible path.

Upon hearing this, Qinghe Miao countered with a question:

"Are you sure that Zhu Youzhen, the new emperor, will face us, the 'local magnates' who have close ties with the previous 'rebellious generals' and control the wealth he desperately needs?"

Is it more likely that he will choose to 're-accept us and forgive our past transgressions,' or that he will choose to 'use the pretext of purging the remaining party members to confiscate our property, exterminate our entire clan, seize our assets to fund the army, and intimidate others'?

These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over Huang Wulang's feverish wishful thinking.

His face turned pale, and he was instantly speechless.

It seems that even though he had just taken office, Zhu Youzhen's personality had already been revealed.

These people still have some understanding of the situation.

"My lord is extremely discerning; it was my foolishness that nearly led to this grave mistake!"

Huang Wulang remained silent for a long time before finally taking a deep breath and bowing solemnly to Qing Hemiao:

"Understood! I will immediately contact Li Cunxu's side and notify all parties to assemble troops as soon as possible and prepare to send troops!"

That makes sense.

The group had all colluded, and they submitted the roster, which they all signed together, thus letting word get down to earth.

This is the perfect opportunity.

Saying you won't do it again would be too frivolous.

Chapter 77 Dragon Riding the Waves

Regardless of whether Huang Wulang had turned around or not.

Qinghe Miao had no intention of saying anything more, and simply waved his hand, entrusting the specific execution tasks to others:

"Alright. Please take full responsibility for handling all the specific matters. Be sure to be careful."

Huang Wulang clasped his hands in a respectful gesture and solemnly agreed:

"Thank you for your trust, my lord! I will do my utmost!"

……

Several days later, deep in the Taihang Mountains, in a relatively open forest clearing on one of the Eight Ancient Trails.

A team of several hundred people set up a temporary camp here.

This place was one of the few passages in the Taihang Mountains that could be used for large-scale travel in ancient times. It was strategically located, easy to defend and difficult to attack.

The only saving grace is that this place is in the middle of nowhere, with no one stationed there.

The group arrived early, set up camp, rested, and cooked a meal.

This allows the soldiers to have a good meal, conserve their energy, and also gives their nerves a break.

More than 500 soldiers were scattered inside and outside their respective tents, holding weapons such as knives, spears, and bows and arrows.

The oppressive atmosphere before the battle permeated every corner of the camp.

Inside the main tent of the central army, Qing Hemiao sat calmly in the main seat, carefully observing a map drawn by scouts.

Although he had already experienced fighting.

But the thought of participating in a war involving nearly a thousand people still made me feel a little nervous.

Besides Huang Wulang, there were several other people standing solemnly inside the tent.

These were all representatives of local strongmen and chieftains from various parts of the Taihang Mountains who responded to the call to participate in the operation, and they came from different surnames.

Families such as Tang, Fu, Dong, Yang, and Liu were all quite powerful in their respective regions.

Over the years, with the modern goods brought by Qinghe Miao, they have made a fortune through smuggling.

One of the powerful figures, surnamed Yang, couldn't contain himself and stepped forward, cupping his hands in a gesture of respect, and said:

"My lord, since we are on our way to reinforce Luzhou and relieve the siege of Prince Li Cunxu, why is the army lingering here? Speed ​​is of the essence in war, and delay could lead to unforeseen complications!"

"Now that we have made contact with the Prince of Jin, supporting Luzhou is naturally our objective."

Qinghe Miao raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the generals in the tent, and slowly began to speak:

"However, do you all really think that Li Cunxu needs our help?"

If others don't know, how could he not know?

That man was later hailed as the greatest war god of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

He paused, then tossed out the information he knew:

"As far as I know, Young Master Li has already returned to Taiyuan to request reinforcements, and the Jin army will arrive in Luzhou soon. At that time, even if Wang Yanzhang's Liang army is brave, the siege of Luzhou will be lifted in the face of overwhelming force, and the crisis will be averted."

Upon hearing this, the people in the tent first seemed to understand, then looked puzzled.

Since Li Cunxu can solve it himself, what are they here for?

Instead, he should immediately rush to Luzhou, set an example, and share some of the credit.

Shouldn't you try to impress your new employer?

As if knowing what they were thinking, Qinghe Miao continued:

"If we rashly send our small force to the main battlefield in Luzhou to face the main force of the Liang army, it will be like a drop in the ocean, and will not play a significant role. On the contrary, we may waste the elite members of your clans that you have brought, which would be a loss."

As a time traveler familiar with the plot, simply running over there and waiting for the right time is indeed the simplest and most mindless choice.

Many plots can develop in this way.

But they're at war now, not having a dinner party.

One general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand.