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After agreeing to Mei Changsu's request, Zhou Chen set off early the next morning.

From horses to luggage, copper coins and silver, Mei Changsu had already prepared everything, so he didn't have to worry about it at all.

Langzhou, where the Jiangzuo League’s headquarters is located, is far away from the Yunnan border. Zhou Chen rushed there as fast as he could, but it still took him several days to reach the southern border.

The southern border is currently at war due to the invasion of Southern Chu, but there has been no unrest among the people around the southern border.

The Yunnan Mu Mansion has guarded the southern border for decades. From the old prince to the current Princess Nihuang, they are all famous generals known throughout the countries.

Especially the current lord of the Southern Territory, Princess Nihuang, who is a world-famous female hero. Last year, she was also the master who topped the Langya List of Top Ten Masters. She is also the only woman who has been on the list of Top Ten Masters in the past decade.

Throughout the southern territory, Princess Nihuang is not only the dream lover of many men, but also the idol admired by countless women.

In this era when women can only stay married, a woman like Princess Nihuang who can lead troops into battle and fight her way through a crowd of men to become a famous female general among the countries will naturally be sought after by countless women.

But at this moment, this world-famous female general was in trouble.

Having guarded the southern border for many years and fought against the army of Southern Chu countless times, preventing the army of Southern Chu from ever setting foot into the territory of Daliang, Princess Nihuang is indeed proud of herself.

However, this time, the invasion of Southern Chu was completely different from the previous ones. They actually gave up the land attack and turned to fighting on the water, intending to invade Daliang from the Yangtze River basin.

The Southern Border Cavalry was strong, but not good at naval battles, so they were caught off guard at the beginning and suffered heavy losses.

The commander of Southern Chu saw the signs and became more determined to fight a naval battle, so he started a melee with the southern army from the Jinsha River.

After several battles, the Southern Border suffered heavy casualties, with the number of casualties exceeding 10,000. On the one hand, they had to fight on the naval frontier, and on the other hand, they had to guard against other armies of Southern Chu launching attacks from land. Therefore, even Princess Nihuang was overwhelmed.

But Princess Nihuang is worthy of being a famous general who has fought on the battlefield for many years. Although she is not good at naval battles, she still blocked tens of thousands of navy from Nanchu.

But she also knew that if they continued like this, their losses would be too severe, and the entire southern border might be dragged down by then, so she also sent a letter to the court for help, hoping that the court would dispatch generals and troops who were good at naval battles.

But all this takes time. In the Central Plains, there are too few generals and troops who are good at naval warfare. Even if the court agrees, they will not be able to arrive in the short term.

So Princess Nihuang could only grit her teeth and persevere. As the pillar of the Yunnan Mu Mansion that guarded the southern border, she had never thought of retreating. This was her pride and also her responsibility.

At the same time, she also issued a notice in the southern border, seeking talents, hoping that there would be folk masters who were good at naval warfare who could come out to help her deal with the Nanchu navy.

She knew very well that Nan Chu came prepared this time, having calculated that her army was not good at naval battles, which was why they took her by surprise. If it were not for her and her soldiers fighting to the death, Nan Chu might have really invaded the heartland of Daliang in one fell swoop.

Because of this war, all the people who depended on the rivers for their survival in the river basins around the southern border no longer dared to go into the water, and the price of boats soared rapidly.

One of the reasons why the Southern Border Army is no match for the Southern Chu Navy is that they do not have very good water warships. Their ships are simply not on the same level as those of the Southern Chu Navy.

Not only Princess Nihuang felt troubled and embarrassed, but the generals under her command were also uncomfortable. After fighting for so many years, this was the first time they felt so frustrated.

If your major is not suitable, you really can’t play.

They are fighting on the water and won’t get off their boats or engage in a land battle. What can you do to them?

The key is that they have completely taken the initiative. They fight when they want to fight and retreat when they want to retreat. You can't catch up with them at all, and if you catch up, you can only send them warmth.

How could such a battle not be frustrating?

Because it was a naval battle, Princess Nihuang camped by the river. At this time, there was chaos in the commander's tent.

A dozen generals chattered about their ideas and suggestions, but as soon as one of them finished speaking, he would be refuted by another. After going back and forth, they still could not get a unified answer.

Princess Nihuang sat in the commander's position and did not interrupt the discussion. Although there was chaos in the tent, everyone was indeed thinking of ways and strategies, and they were not really quarreling or making trouble.

If we were to say who is the most confused person in the tent, it must be the young prince Mu Qing, who is not yet an adult and has not yet inherited the Yunnan Prince Mu’s Palace.

It was only recently that he began to study government affairs and military management from his sister's side, but he was still just a green hand and could not even talk about military affairs on paper.

Listening to everyone's discussion and noise, he just felt very impatient, but he didn't show it because he knew his sister was in a bad mood.

He may not be a qualified heir, but he is a good brother who respects and loves his sister very much.

He also wanted to share his sister's worries and help her kill the enemies, but he knew his level, and not speaking or getting angry was already helping.

Princess Nihuang seemed unaffected by the noise in the tent. Her brows were furrowed, and she kept thinking about the battle that was about to take place.

In the battle two days ago, they resisted the offensive of the Nanchu navy. Although they killed many of the enemy and destroyed several warships, their own losses were greater. She was already considering whether to recruit soldiers from the southern border.

Normally she doesn't have this power, but if the southern border is in danger, she can also temporarily recruit soldiers. At that time, even Emperor Liang will not really blame her.

But even conscription cannot solve the urgent problem. The most important thing now is how to deal with the next offensive of Nan Chu.

Nan Chu did not launch continuous attacks. She didn't know what was going on with the other side, but she knew that the enemy of Nan Chu would definitely not give them too much time.

As for naval battles, she couldn't think of a good solution at the last minute. Although the poor performance was partly due to the fact that her troops were not good at naval battles, her inappropriate command was also one of the reasons. It's just that her people wouldn't say it out loud, which doesn't mean she doesn't understand it.

She was confident that if she was given enough time, she would be able to train an army that was good at water combat and enhance her own water combat capabilities.

But the problem is that Nan Chu's attack does not give her time to buffer.

At this moment, a personal soldier suddenly walked into the tent.

"Report to the princess, there is a man outside the tent who said he can help us deal with the Nanchu navy."

This sudden remark made the noisy tent suddenly quiet, but no one showed any surprise, even Princess Nihuang had a blank expression.

The reason for this is that many people have volunteered to offer advice these days, but it turns out that most of them are good-for-nothings. There are some capable people, but the ideas they come up with are not very applicable.

Having said that, Princess Nihuang still held out a glimmer of hope. What if? What if the blind cat catches a dead mouse?

"Has the person here announced his name?"

"My Lord, he said his name is Chen Yu."

"Chen Yu? Who is that? Have you heard of him?"

The officers in the tent all discussed in a low voice, but most of them just shook their heads. Two or three of them were wondering if they had heard of this name before.

Mu Qing, who had been sitting impatient for a long time, shouted angrily: "He must be another person who is seeking fame and reputation. Sister, in my opinion, just send him away."

Mu Nihuang glanced at him coldly, scaring him so much that he quickly shut up and lowered his head.

Suddenly, the middle-aged scholar who had been standing behind Mu Qing exclaimed: "I know who this Chen Yu is."

Everyone looked over in surprise. This man was different from the armored and helmeted officers in the tent. He was dressed in scholar's clothes and had three wisps of beard under his chin.

Someone asked loudly: "Master Wei, do you know this person named Chen Yu?"

The middle-aged scholar was Wei Jing'an, the groom of Mu Qing in Prince Mu's mansion. He came to the battlefield with Mu Qing.

Wei Jing'an stroked his beard and said seriously, "If I'm not mistaken, this Chen Yu should be Gongzi Yu, who ranks seventh on the Langya Master List."

"Young Master Yu?"

The tent was in an uproar, and everyone looked shocked.

Their commander, Princess Nihuang, had once been on the Langya Master List, and was ranked tenth, so they knew the Langya Master List, and naturally knew the people on it.

It’s just that Gongzi Yu on the master list is a little special. Everyone is used to calling him Gongzi Yu, but they don’t know his real name.

Mu Qing was shocked. "No way. I know Gongzi Yu. Not only is he ranked seventh on the Langya Masters List, he's also ranked second on the Gongzi List. How could he come to us?"

Wei Jing'an shook his head, and then suggested to Mu Nihuang: "Princess, this man has an extraordinary background. It is said that he is not only a martial arts expert and a romantic man, but also outstanding in literary talent and knowledge. Especially his poem "Xia Ke Xing", which is really impressive and ambitious, and it has amazed the literary world. I think we should meet him, maybe he really can help us out of this predicament."

When he came to ancient times, Zhou Chen also became a plagiarist and wrote a few poems. Although there were only a few poems, they did cause quite a stir in the literary world.

Mu Nihuang's clear and steady voice sounded: "Go and bring him here."

The personal soldiers immediately went out of the tent to lead people. The people in the tent were still discussing in a low voice, but soon everyone quieted down and waited quietly for the arrival of Master Yu.

Not long after, the personal soldier who had just left came in with a young man in green.

The moment Zhou Chen entered the tent, everyone's eyes lit up and their eyes fell on Zhou Chen.

Zhou Chen's appearance is outstanding, and through practicing the Pure Yang Technique, he has developed an extremely strong and masculine internal force, which makes him look even more masculine. His overall temperament is also outstanding. He is the kind of man who can become the focus wherever he goes.

Zhou Chen walked into the tent and recognized Mu Nihuang at a glance. He and Lin Shu were good friends, so naturally he had seen Mu Nihuang many times and the two had a good relationship.

"My name is Chen Yu, nice to meet you, princess and generals."

Mu Nihuang did not act arrogantly. She stood up and bowed in the same manner.

"I have heard of your great name for a long time. It is my honor to meet you today."

"Your Excellency, you are too kind. Everyone in the world knows your reputation. It is my honor to meet you."

Zhou Chen was not complimenting Mu Nihuang, but he really admired her for being able to carve out a path for herself in the ancient feudal society where women had a low social status. This alone was enough to make her worthy of admiration from the world.

When Mu Nihuang first met Zhou Chen, although she admired him very much, she was more concerned about the war now.

"I just heard from my subordinates that you came here to offer a plan?"

Zhou Chen was not surprised to see Mu Nihuang was so straightforward. She only said one sentence and then raised the issue that concerned her most.

Mu Nihuang grew up in a military camp and was in contact with soldiers. She has always been straightforward and capable, without any dragging her feet.

"I have some experience in naval warfare and I know how to deal with it, but I'm not good at commanding a battle. I can only make plans and give advice. Whether it can be implemented or not still depends on your decision."

After hearing these humble words, Mu Nihuang felt relieved and more expectant.

If Zhou Chen came up and started talking big, saying that under his command they would definitely win, she would become suspicious and even suspect that Zhou Chen was a spy sent by Nan Chu with ulterior motives.

But even so, she still asked curiously: "Sir, you came to help me like this, is it because you are also from Daliang?"

Zhou Chen didn't expect Mu Nihuang to ask this question. He was silent for a few seconds and replied, "I was indeed born in the northern part of Daliang."

"The northern border of Daliang?"

Mu Nihuang didn't know what she was thinking of, her eyes suddenly became a little complicated, but it was only for a moment, and she quickly returned to her calm.

"We are all family here, so you can just tell me what your plans are."

Before coming, Mei Changsu told Zhou Chen how to deal with the naval battle and wrote him a lot of strategies. Zhou Chen had memorized them and added some of his own advanced insights, so when he talked about it, he was very logical. Listening to them, the people in the tent sometimes suddenly realized, sometimes frowned, and sometimes pondered and discussed...

After expressing his views, Zhou Chen wiped the sweat from his forehead unconsciously. The people in the tent were all experienced generals. Fortunately, he had some practical experience, otherwise he would not be able to control these people.

After he finished speaking, Mu Nihuang politely arranged for someone to take him downstairs to rest, and then she and her subordinates began to discuss the plan and strategy that Zhou Chen had just mentioned.

The military camp is naturally not as comfortable as living in the city, but Zhou Chen can rest even in the wilderness, so he is naturally accustomed to living in the military camp tents.

He had only been in the military camp for a short time, but he could already feel the tense atmosphere and the strong sense of danger on the battlefield.

He was very familiar with this atmosphere. When he was in Meiling, the oppression of the Red Flame Army was even stronger than here.

After a quiet night's rest, early the next morning, not long after Zhou Chen got up, Mu Nihuang brought people to pay him a visit.

"Sir, please forgive me for the poor hospitality. Did you have a good rest last night?"

Zhou Chen smiled and said, "My Lord, you are too polite. I traveled to various countries in the past few years and often lived in the wilderness. The conditions here are much more comfortable than those places."

Mu Nihuang's expression softened a bit, and she said in a crisp voice, "I see that you and I are about the same age. If you don't mind, I'll call you Brother Chen."

"Of course it's no problem."

"I have heard about Brother Chen's travels in various countries. To be honest, I envy Brother Chen very much. He can go wherever he wants, unlike us who can only stay in one place."

Her tone was full of melancholy and emotion. She was also a woman, and if there was any other way, she would also like to live her own life.

Zhou Chen could only comfort her: "The princess is so heroic and vigorous, I don't know how many people admire her. I should be the one who envies the princess."

Mu Nihuang stared at Zhou Chen's face with a sharp gaze, which made Zhou Chen feel a little uncomfortable.

"You don't mean what you say."

"Ah?" Zhou Chen was stunned. This was too straightforward.

Mu Nihuang shook her head and changed the subject, saying, "We benefited a lot from Brother Chen's words yesterday. I came here to thank Brother Chen."

"You don't have to be polite, Princess. We are both from Daliang, and this is what I should do."

"is it?"

For some reason, she always felt that Zhou Chen was a little too humble and distant when talking to her.

"In addition to thanking you, I also came here to ask Brother Chen something else."

Zhou Chen said: "Princess, please give your instructions."

Mu Nihuang: "Brother Chen is ranked seventh on the Langya Masters List, and Nihuang was ranked tenth on the Langya Masters List before. Although it has been removed from the list, as a warrior, Nihuang also has the heart to fight and wants to challenge stronger people, so I would like to learn martial arts from Brother Chen, and I hope Brother Chen can teach me."

"You want to challenge me?"

Zhou Chen was shocked. He never expected that Mu Nihuang would make such a request.

You're not mistaken, it's still a war period, and even though no battles have broken out, isn't it a little too big-hearted to propose a martial arts contest at this time?

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 818: No Martial Ethics, Martial Arts Competition, Iron Chain Boat