Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 854: Seeking Death First

Wang Qian said anxiously, "Brother, just let me go. Leading into battle is my specialty."

Lin Qiaomei glared and was about to argue.

Lin Feng raised his hand to stop her: "My idea is, don't charge into battle, we need to attack from a distance, and try to avoid positional battles with them."

Several people nodded to show that they understood.

This is also the reason why Lin Feng wanted Lin Qiaomei to go. The troops she led have always been named the long-range attack battalion, and are best at using bows and crossbows.

We also have to consider that Lin Qiaomei's style of doing things is just like that of a pirate, cruel and ruthless, leaving no one alive.

"General Luo Shidong's 20,000 Southern Guard troops will assist you in the attack, tying down the pirates' forces from another direction."

"Okay, just wait for my good news."

Lin Qiaomei is full of confidence.

"How many men do you need?"

"Twenty thousand is enough."

"Okay, go back and prepare. We'll set off in three days."

"Yes, boss."

Lin Qiaomei puffed out her chest and said yes, then casually poured a glass of wine into her mouth.

They are all veterans who have been through many battles, so Lin Feng doesn't need to say much.

Faced with the ever-changing battlefield, all we can do is give empty reminders like, "Be careful," "Act with caution," etc.

They were having a great time eating and drinking in Tianzhi Mansion, but Hu Jincai, who was far away in Cannes, was very sad.

At this time, he was kneeling on one leg, paying homage to Emperor Zhao Zhen of Dazong.

As soon as Zhao Zhen arrived in Cannes, he rested for a while and then asked someone to summon Hu Jincai.

The Prince of Rui, Zhao Xun, whom he relied on for support, fled to Jinggao Prefecture with the Imperial Guards, and he was left with only 18,000 personal guards.

None of the generals following him are capable of leading an army independently.

Kancheng was the closest to the rebels, so Zhao Zhen could only summon Hu Jincai, the general of the Zhenxi Army, and try to win him over as a backer.

Zhao Zhen hadn't drunk for two days and looked very depressed.

In addition, his two favorite concubines turned into flying birds and disappeared, which made him feel depressed.

"General Hu, I heard that Lin Feng has returned to the Central Plains from Tiezhen. I wonder when I can meet him?"

Hu Jincai stood up, still hunched over.

"Your Majesty, my eldest son's whereabouts are unknown. I want to see him, but I don't know how."

"The rebels have nearly 200,000 men. I wonder how General Hu will deploy them?"

Hu Jincai took a deep breath and said, "Your Majesty, the rebels are temporarily confronting us and are not in a state of attack. Please rest assured, Your Majesty."

"What if we have to fight?"

"Your Majesty, if you really want to fight, we can only run away."

Zhao Zhen was immediately disappointed. He still wanted to run. This endless escape was really embarrassing for the emperor.

Hu Jincai immediately said, "Your Majesty, I have already made arrangements. I will send Your Majesty to Jingxi Mansion today. It is relatively safe there and you can settle down there."

"Is there no other way to take back my capital?"

"I can't do that."

Hu Jincai's head shook like a rattle.

"If I give you the command of the Imperial Guard Battalion, can you do it?"

"Your Majesty, even if you put the entire Royal Guard under my command, this matter cannot be accomplished, unless..."

Zhao Zhen's eyes lit up: "Unless what?"

"Unless we ask our eldest son to come and claim it, there might be some hope."

"Lin Feng?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zhao Zhen's eyes dimmed again.

He waved his hands wearily and closed his eyes.

Zhu Qisheng quickly stepped forward and said, "General Hu, the Emperor is not feeling well. Please go back first."

Hu Jincai nodded, bowed, then turned and left.

He walked out of the gate and was about to head towards his command post, but he saw Zhao Shuo waiting not far away.

"Hey, my Lord, all is well."

"Old Hu, when did we become so estranged?"

Hu Jincai didn't say anything, but he knew in his heart that because of their different status, even though they were often together in the past, the other party didn't look down on him, a general who came from a peasant family.

"Old Hu, what does the emperor say?"

"I was asked to lead the army to fight back against the rebels. Where did Old Hu get such great ability?"

Zhao Shuo also nodded: "Old Hu, Cannes is not safe either. We must find a solution as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, my Lord. I have already arranged a boat to take the Emperor to Jingxi Mansion for resettlement today. You can come with us."

"Old Hu, can I follow you and fight the rebels together?"

Hu Jincai glanced at Zhao Shuo and saw that he looked very serious.

"My Lord, the rebels haven't engaged in battle with the Zhenxi Army, so how can we say they're resisting them?"

Zhao Shuo said anxiously, "Old Hu, we're going to have to fight sooner or later, so why not strike first?"

Hu Jincai said disdainfully: "Two hundred thousand rebels, they are the ones seeking death by striking first."

"Back then, big brother faced the Tartars, who were several times his size, and he didn't even hesitate..."

Hu Jincai quickly stopped Zhao Shuo from speaking.

"Hey, hey, I'm not your elder brother. Look carefully, I'm Lao Hu."

From his words, it was clear that he no longer liked Zhao Shuo calling him Lao Hu, a title that seemed very intimate.

This was because after Zhao Shuo saw Lin Feng missing, he returned to Prince Rui's Palace and, in response to the court's order, took back the jurisdiction of the Imperial Guards from the Zhenxi Army.

Isn't this equivalent to betraying Lin Feng?

Of course, Zhao Shuo could hear the dissatisfaction in Hu Jincai's words, but he had no choice. One side was the center of royal power, and he was an orthodox royal descendant.

When faced with two evils, choose the lesser one. Anyone would make the same choice.

Hu Jincai waved his hand and said, "Alright, hurry up and pack up. We'll send a boat over right away and take us from the river to Jingxi Prefecture. Don't worry about your safety."

After he finished speaking, he turned and strode away.

Only Zhao Shuo was left standing there, staring at his back in a daze.

Grand Tutor Wan Quan left Kyoto City early.

He has a huge manor at the foot of Yufu Mountain in Jingnan Prefecture.

At this time, his son Wan Chong was waiting at the gate of the manor to welcome the returning Concubine Wan.

Several carriages came from a distance, surrounded by hundreds of guards.

The black carriage, low-key and luxurious, carried Concubine Wan and others, and drove into the manor gate without stopping.

Why did Wan Quan choose to live in seclusion here?

This was because there was Yuquan Temple on Yufu Mountain, and he was sure that Zhao Zheng would not dare to offend Yuquan Temple, so it was safe for him to live at the foot of the mountain.

As the former commander of the Imperial Guards, Wan Quan has many connections in the army, so there are no less than two thousand guards in the manor.

Most bandits and scoundrels would avoid it as much as possible.

Wan Quan took care of his funeral arrangements very clearly, and his children gathered around him.

There was a reason why he invited his daughter, Concubine Wan, to be by his side.

If Zhao seizes the imperial city, he will naturally become the next emperor of the Dazong clan.

The first task after Zhao Zheng ascended the throne was to eliminate Zhao Zhen, the true emperor, so that he could take the throne legitimately.

Therefore, Zhao Zhen was like a thorn in the heart of his brother Zhao Zheng, and he would feel uncomfortable unless it was removed.

From this we can see that if Concubine Wan still stays with Zhao Zhen, the danger will be too great, so it is better for her to get away as soon as possible.

Emperor Zhao Zhen's chief guard Xu Jin, along with Concubine Du and several familiar guards, gathered several hundred men and horses. They sneaked out from the west of the city and headed straight to the north.