Another imperial edict entered Qinhuangdao again.
What he was talking about was asking Xiao Chen and Zhao Xifeng to lead the team together to put pressure on Qi to hand over Zhou Tianfu.
Euphemistically speaking, one is resourceful and the other is brave. If the two of them work together, they will definitely accomplish something.
The person passing the paper left arrogantly. Xiao Chen took the imperial edict and looked at it repeatedly, with a layer of coldness on the corner of his mouth.
Lin Xian couldn't help but said: "General, you are the King of Zhenbei after all. It's just that he doesn't give you any soldiers. He even asks you to cooperate to put pressure on Qi. It's obviously too much bullying."
Wang Dekai smashed everything on the table and immediately said angrily: "A scholar can be killed but not humiliated."
"Chu Yanwu did this, so why should we be polite?"
Facing Xiao Chen, he suddenly knelt down on one knee, raised his fist and said, "Your Highness, now that we have occupied Qinhuangdao, why should we suffer from this cowardice?"
"The worst case is that the fish will die and the net will be broken. We have been planning these days and have developed a land and sea army of 300,000 people. The worst case is that we will just attack them!"
He was happy for a moment, but Xiao Chen remained unmoved.
Sighing slightly: "Old Wang, impulsiveness is the devil."
"No matter how bad Chu Yanwu is, Da Chu now has enough troops."
"If we rashly raise troops, we may not necessarily get what we want, and we may even get the reputation of rebelling."
"The most important thing is..."
Familiar faces flashed through Xiao Chen's mind, including women he cared about, partners he trusted, and loyal subordinates. They were all still in the land of Chu.
If he launches his troops rashly, no matter whether he succeeds or fails, the impact on them will not be small.
Jin Chengzhong suggested: "Actually, it may not be a bad thing for our people to be in the capital. Maybe we can cooperate with them inside and outside?"
Xiao Chen glanced at him sideways: "Even if we work hard and work together internally and externally, and we really win the Chu, have you forgotten that we still have an enemy watching covetously in the north?"
The emperor of Da Qi is now eager for them to fight among themselves and reap the benefits.
"A little impatience will mess up a big plan. If a gentleman wants to achieve great things, he must first learn the word forbearance."
Xiao Chen sat calmly on the chair, still staring at the imperial edict, and suddenly smiled: "Actually, this matter is not entirely bad news."
"Now that Bai An is one of ours, I can rest assured that he is here in Qinhuangdao."
"Zhao Xifeng is a talented general, Xiao Yong is good at fighting, and his formation of troops is outstanding."
"If I go with him and can instigate this person for my use, wouldn't I have one more capable general? More chances of winning!"
Xiao Chen thought that if possible, he could use this incident to trick Chu Yanwu and make him draw some blood.
Where can I get what I want without putting in a little effort and just opening my mouth?
Lin Xian asked curiously: "What do you mean?"
"I will send you a note later there. Please write down all your achievements and we will all become officials."
"In the name of dealing with Da Qi, we are given the authority to mobilize Da Chu's troops."
"If he agrees, then I will have a hand in Zhou Tianfu's affairs. If he doesn't agree, I will just do it."
"If he has the ability, he will send troops to fight me!"
Xiao Chen lay down and raised his legs, his attitude was extremely arrogant.
Now that he is a meritorious minister and has a great reputation, does he dare to deal with him at this juncture?
Unless he is willing to completely tear off the mask of hypocrisy and chill the hearts of all civil and military officials!
Lin Xian couldn't help but admire him: "The general is still smart and wise."
At this moment, the soldiers outside reported: "General, the new Chief Admiral Wei Baian wants to see you."
"Let him in."
Wei Baian strode to Xiao Chen and bowed respectfully: "See General."
"You don't have to be so polite. Are you here because of the imperial edict?"
The imperial edict clearly stated that he and Zhao Xifeng would cooperate to attack the surrounding areas of Qi State, and at the same time use coercion to force them to hand over Zhou Tianfu.
In order to suppress the remnants of Qinhuangdao, Wei Baian was stationed here.
Wei Baian nodded in response: "That's true, but please rest assured, General, your subordinates are loyal to you and will never dare to have second thoughts."
"The overall situation here is still left to the general."
He didn't want to come either. Although he had taken refuge with Xiao Chen, he still had to pretend to be with the emperor.
"Don't worry about this matter now. Let's wait and see what the emperor's attitude is towards me."
As he spoke, Xiao Chen quickly wrote a few lines of words.
This is the list of people he wants to recommend to the top, and it is also a request to mobilize military power.
If he doesn't want to do anything, then he stays here.
If he is willing to compromise, he will be Zhao Xifeng and leave.
Wei Baian was a little surprised: "General, your words and actions may make His Majesty feel that you are threatening him."
"He doesn't need to think, I'm just threatening him."
"You've come this far, and you still have to be that guy's submissive grandson. Don't you feel aggrieved and panicked?"
Moreover, Xiao Chen's behavior was tactful enough. Even if he really wanted to be angry, he should be angry with himself.
It was he who let himself down first, harboring all kinds of fears and suspicions about the center, and wanted to kill him.
Now, it is just the result of reaping the consequences.
He asked Wei Baian to help him send this letter back to the capital as quickly as possible.
As for him, "Jin Chengzhong and Zhang Meng, you can follow me to visit several surrounding Haikou these days."
"If we want to strengthen our own power, it's not enough to just rely on Jiangdong's trust. Let's also go to other places to do good deeds and establish our prestige!"
Xiao Chen raised the corners of his mouth, as proud as a spring breeze.
In these days of recruitment, whether it is Qinhuangdao or Jiangdong, the number of troops recruited has reached a saturated state.
However, if you want to compete with the now powerful Dachu and Daqi, how can 300,000 be enough?
"As you command!"
First, Xiao Chen went to the nearby Huainan area.
Since the Japanese people were wiped out, several places around the sea area have rarely been harassed.
The days gradually stabilized and got better.
The street was quite lively. Xiao Chen was wandering around casually and unknowingly arrived at the gate of the local state capital.
As soon as he heard that Xiao Chen was coming, a tall, thin man with a beard took the initiative to greet him.
"It turns out to be General Zhendong. I missed the welcome from afar. Please forgive me, General!"
Xiao Chen also echoed his two sentences.
Jin Chengzhong, who was behind the man, suddenly trembled.
As if aware of this strange look, Zhong Huanian raised his head.
As their eyes intertwined, the two of them seemed to have stared at each other for thousands of years, but they were now frozen in place.
Xiao Chen's eyes moved slightly, and he noticed something strange: "What's going on? Do you know each other here?"
Zhong Huanian quickly looked around and said nervously: "Everyone, let's talk first!"
