After Wei Baian left, Jin Chengzhong hurriedly approached: "Your Highness, should we just call him? Isn't that a little too hasty?"
Xiao Chen raised his eyebrows slightly: "Didn't you say that there are thousands of troops? Is it possible that you can't let me squander it?"
There was silence.
After a moment, Jin Chengzhong said solemnly: "There are indeed thousands of troops, but you are directly going to attack someone else's territory. I'm afraid our small number of people are not enough to win."
Xiao Chen became curious and looked at him with his arms crossed: "So how many people are we two?"
"You said what I said has already been released. Wei Baian, who was so arrogant just now, should be taught a lesson. It would be shameful to regret it at the moment."
"Now there's going to be a fight, so don't show off, just tell the truth."
People say that you know yourself and your enemy, but Xiao Chen has no idea about his own strength.
Jin Chengzhong sighed helplessly: "That's all, it doesn't matter if you say it."
"Now we are deploying secretly. We have about 70,000 soldiers and more than 20,000 horses. We have enough food..."
Xiao Chen was slightly surprised: "Before, we were just a mere commander, but now we have tens of thousands of people!"
He patted Jin Chengzhong on the shoulder: "Well done."
Jin Chengzhong smiled bitterly: "This cannot be attributed to the humble ministers. The main thing is the rich men like Jiangdong."
Both times of overtime work attracted people, dealing with people who colluded with Jiang Dongdao and Japan, and at the same time making money easily.
That money is the driving force that supports their growth.
"Look, I'm just saying there's nothing money can't solve. If there is anything, then add some money."
He raised the corners of his mouth slightly, feeling more confident.
"We have 70,000 people on hand, and Jiangdong Road's military deployment is about 30,000. Combined, we have an army of 100,000."
Jin Chengzhong couldn't help but interjected: "Although we have one hundred thousand, the enemy should be more than one hundred thousand..."
"We watched them escape before. The warships and equipment were all top-notch."
"We... I'm afraid we're a little embarrassed now."
Xiao Chen frowned slightly, yes, the Japanese people acted arrogantly, if there was no strong support behind them, they would have been wiped out long ago.
This is probably the reason why Chu Yanwu has been letting things go.
You may not be able to defeat it anyway, so why bother with it?
Now that things have become serious, he is sent to make a show.
"According to your analysis,
"Looks like we need to find some reinforcements!"
Xiao Chen quickly ordered: "Hongluan, go get the topographic map near Jiangdong Road."
A huge sheepskin topographic map was spread out in front of him, focusing on the river channel, because this now has several areas.
Jiangnan, Xijiang, and Jiangbei are surrounded by Jiangdong.
Xiao Chen analyzed, "These three places are close to the sea. They have certain experience in water warfare and are close to Jiangdong. They can help us as soon as possible."
"If they are willing to send troops to help us, the victory against the Japanese will be one step closer."
Yuluo brought over a pen, ink, paper and inkstone, and Xiao Chen immediately wrote three letters of help and had them sent to three places.
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At this time, Wei Baian had already assembled his troops, a total of 30,000 people.
Sitting with Xiao Chen, Jin Chengzhong and others to discuss the battle plan.
But he always frowned and looked sad.
Bang bang bang!
Xiao Chen knocked on the table, "Master Wei, the war is imminent now. It's imminent. Don't you have any ideas?"
Wei Baian glared at him, and then said coldly: "No matter how good your plan is, have you considered the current situation?"
"Jiangdong Dao has often harassed people in recent years. It's not just ordinary people who have been dealt with. Our Governor's Mansion has also not spared them."
"The warships used by the Governor's Palace to prepare for war were also deliberately destroyed by them. There are not many left now."
"Let's not talk about you first. If I add up to 30,000 people, what can a few broken ships do? I'm afraid they will be blown to pieces before they reach the enemy's territory."
A site that has been eroded for many years is quite backward in terms of manpower economy and existing reserves.
Xiao Chen frowned: "Then why didn't you tell me earlier!"
"You guys are chatting in such a lively mood, and it's really hard for me to disturb you."
This guy definitely did it on purpose!
Xiao Chen rubbed his temples in distress.
"Well, who said we only have 30,000 people in total?"
"Just you and I combined already have a hundred thousand people."
Hearing the shocking figure of 100,000 people, Wei Baian was a little puzzled, "You brought only a few hundred people, not even a thousand people. Where did you get the remaining 70,000 people?"
"A smart person will know how to hide his edge. Otherwise, do you think I am a reckless person? Do you expect you to defeat Japan with thirty thousand?"
Xiao Chen straightened his body and gave him another reassurance:
"Not only that, I also wrote a special letter to the surrounding general offices two days ago, asking them to send troops for support."
"I believe that in just a few days, we will be able to expand to hundreds of thousands of people!"
"As for the ship, supplies and equipment, they must be able to provide them."
Home by their parents, go out to rely on friends.
As long as they are willing to help, all the problems Wei Baian mentioned can be solved!
Seeing his confident look, Wei Baian's heart became even more turbulent, "You're not going to ask for help from those people in Jiangnan and Jiangxi, are you?"
This attitude should not be good news.
Xiao Chen frowned: "But what's wrong?"
"Not only is it inappropriate, it's simply stupid!"
"You think I didn't ask them for help. It's just that those people are timid and fearful, and they always have thousands of reasons to refuse."
Jiangdong's current situation does not have the capital to please them, nor does it have enough prestige to please them, so it naturally becomes an isolated and helpless existence.
In his eyes, Xiao Chen's request for help from these people was tantamount to humiliating himself.
"So that's it. It seems that you are not stubborn, and you still know how to ask for support."
"What do you mean?"
"Hey, don't get excited!"
Xiao Chen smiled and said: "Although they won't give you face, this governor is after all a popular figure around the emperor. He is in charge of the entire Dongchang, and there are many people who follow his influence."
"As long as they have a keen eye, they will not sit still and wait for death!"
This was the first time that he experienced the joy of being a "lackey", mainly because someone was protecting him! "
Wei Baian was speechless for a moment, "I just hope they can really give you this face."
"Okay, stop talking nonsense. You have a certain understanding of Jiangdong and Japanese people. Tell me everything you know."
The lights in the house were on all night long, and everyone stayed up all night.
When the sky dawned, everyone dispersed.
Yuluo thoughtfully offered a cup of hot tea, "Thank you for your hard work, sir. Let's have a cup of tea to refresh yourself."
