Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 1208 The Vegetarian Feast at Yuquan Temple

After returning to the city, Wei Nanji began to plan a scheme to outwit Lin Feng.

The previous failure has already alerted the other party, so this time we must plan very carefully.

On the first day, the top official of Jingnan Prefecture hosted a banquet for Lin Feng, and on the second day, it was Wei Nanji's turn to host a banquet.

It makes sense logically and wouldn't arouse any suspicion.

Wei Nanji did not intend to make a move at the banquet; not only would it cause too much of a commotion, but the consequences would be unpredictable.

The invitation was ready, and he personally went to Lin Feng's residence, handed over the invitation at the gate, and waited for Lin Feng to summon him.

Upon receiving the visiting card, Lin Feng immediately invited Wei Nanji inside to meet him.

The two sat down in the reception room, where guards served them tea.

Wei Nanji picked up his teacup and smiled.

“Your Highness, it would be too perfunctory to invite you to a banquet at my residence. So I have thought about it for a day and I feel that if I want to invite Your Highness to a banquet, I must be more sincere.”

Lin Feng said calmly, "I wonder how General Wei intends to express his sincerity?"

Wei Nanji pondered for a moment: "Your Highness, our Jingnan Prefecture has some connection with Yuquan Temple on Yufu Mountain. I would like to invite Your Highness to go to Yufu Mountain tomorrow and taste the vegetarian feast of Yuquan Temple. This would be an opportunity we could not ask for."

He knew that Lin Feng had some connection with Yuquan Temple, but he didn't know the specifics because he wasn't high enough in rank. However, whatever the connection was, as long as it was a positive one, he would definitely not refuse if Lin Feng invited him to a vegetarian feast at Yuquan Temple.

Lin Feng smiled and tapped his fingers on the armrest of the chair.

"General Wei is truly thoughtful. I was just about to visit Yufu Mountain to pay homage to the deities of Yuquan Temple, and this is exactly what I was thinking."

Wei Nanji was overjoyed: "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I am familiar with the Taoist priest of Yuquan Temple, and he will surely be able to make Your Highness's trip to your satisfaction."

"So good."

The two looked at each other and smiled.

Lin Feng picked up his teacup and took a sip.

Upon seeing this, Wei Nanji quickly got up to take his leave.

Since Lin Feng had accepted his invitation, he was eager to rush back to make preparations, determined to achieve his goal in one fell swoop and leave Lin Feng's life in Yufu Mountain.

Lin Feng declined another banquet invitation from Prefect Zhao Chuanzhi and focused on waiting for news from Di Gou at his residence.

As night fell, a guard reported that General Cui Ying of the Zhenxi Army had disembarked and arrived at the dock outside Jingnan Prefecture from Sanjiang Prefecture.

Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction. This person's execution ability was indeed good; they were able to quickly obey orders and rush over in just one day and one night.

After all, Sanjiang Prefecture is nearly two thousand miles away from Jingnan Prefecture by waterway. Even with favorable winds and currents, one would probably have to travel non-stop.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Cui Ying, dressed in military uniform, was already standing under Lin Fengtang, his face flushed and his breathing somewhat rapid.

Lin Feng waved his hand: "General Cui, please sit down and take a break. Someone, bring a seat and some tea."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Cui Ying sat down, took a sip of tea, and finally caught his breath.

"Please give me your instructions, Your Majesty."

Cui Ying had been living a quiet life in Sanjiang Prefecture for a while, but he was really bored.

Tianzhi Prefecture, Lindu Prefecture, and the vast southern border are all at war. The Zhenxi Army is fighting on two fronts, and the battle is raging. Only I am stuck in Sanjiang Prefecture with nothing to do.

Seeing that Lin Feng had vanished without a trace, he felt as if he had been hidden away.

She once thought of returning to the Zhenxi Protectorate to find her father and then retiring to the countryside.

Unexpectedly, just as his mind wavered, he received an order from Lin Feng.

Cui Ying didn't want to waste a moment, so he immediately got up, packed his things, boarded a Zhenxi Army warship, and headed downstream to Jingnan Prefecture.

Lin Feng nodded: "Good, still as charming as ever."

"Your Highness, please don't make fun of me. Let's get on with the mission."

Cui Ying said with a straight face and a serious expression.

"I want you to incorporate the garrison of Jingnan Prefecture, and after selection, establish the Zhenxi Army Jingnan Prefecture Legion."

"Your Highness, are you going to take over Jingnan Prefecture?"

“This place is strategically important, serving as a vital link between north and south. If left unchecked, the consequences will be severe.”

Cui Ying pondered for a moment, looking troubled.

"Your Highness, I only have twenty guards with me. How can I possibly incorporate the thousands of troops stationed in southern Beijing?"

"Hmm, it's a bit more difficult. How about adding my two hundred war cavalry?"

Cui Ying still shook his head: "Your Highness, the garrison in Jingnan Prefecture must have more than five thousand troops, right? Two hundred against five thousand?"

Lin Feng waved his hand: "I will transfer the main generals of the garrison in Jingnan. You only need to control the other main leaders, show the Grand Regent's token, and add the warrant of Prefect Zhao Chuanzhi."

Cui Ying sighed: "Your Highness, please forgive me for not daring to make a definitive conclusion, there are too many unknowns."

"Do your best, safety first."

"I will obey my orders."

"Go and rest, and await further orders."

Cui Ying immediately stood up, bowed, and withdrew.

Ye Liangcai became worried after she left the house.

"Boss, the two hundred guards have been given to General Cui. As for tomorrow's security..."

Lin Feng laughed and said, "With you and Jushan together, who can touch us?"

Ye Liangcai was immediately filled with a surge of pride and straightened his chest.

"What the boss says is true. Even if we face a thousand troops, what can we do?"

Lin Feng praised, "Indeed, you are exceptionally bold. However, personal safety is still the top priority. My idea is to try to reduce their wariness and prepare to have you assist General Cui as well."

Ye Liangcai said anxiously, "Boss, Gong Sanpao will be here soon. With him here, why should I abandon you?"

"I have nothing to worry about regarding my safety."

"But, but I..."

Lin Feng shook his head, interrupting him.

"The key is to incorporate the garrison in Jingnan Prefecture. With Wei Nanji's abilities, what can he do to me?"

Ye Liangcai had to admit that even if Wei Nanji brought a thousand men, his boss could still escape safely.

"Okay, what should I do?"

"You can go and assist Cui Ying. She will make arrangements. She will probably use your long-range shooting to take down a few disobedient generals."

"Yes, boss, no problem at all."

Lin Feng also considered that if he went up the mountain tomorrow, even if he brought all his guards, Wei Nanji would probably arrange for a large number of soldiers to ambush him in the mountain.

The mountain is steep and the environment is complex; the guards will inevitably suffer some injuries in order to protect themselves.

Rather than incurring unnecessary casualties, it would be better to bring Qiao Jushan along. Whether killing or escaping, they would be able to proceed with ease.

That evening, Prefect Zhao Chuanzhi insisted on hosting a banquet for Lin Feng.

Lin Feng then requested to drink with him alone and not to hold any more large banquets.

The two drank until midnight and settled the issue of the ownership of Jingnan Prefecture.

As a member of the imperial family, Zhao Chuanzhi naturally knew Lin Feng's status at Yuquan Temple. Lin Feng's relationship with Yuquan Temple was much closer than his own.

Therefore, he dared not refuse and immediately wrote a hand order agreeing to let Cui Ying, the General of the Western Garrison, replace Wei Nanji, the General of Chariots and Cavalry, and give him full command of the garrison in Jingnan Prefecture.

Zhao Chuan was so quick to agree because Wei Nanji was showing signs of losing control and didn't seem to take him, the prefect, seriously.

They had repeatedly kept it a secret from me and had made contact with the imperial court.

Although Emperor Zhao Cun also issued an imperial edict to Zhao Chuanzhi, requiring him to obey the court's arrangements and resolutely refuse the entry of the Zhenxi Army.

However, after much deliberation, Zhao Chuanzhi, seeing Lin Feng's powerful return, figured that the Great Court could not withstand Lin Feng's pressure and would be subdued sooner or later.

It would be better to state my position now and try to secure a stable life with Lin Feng.