Lin Shu didn't know, but Zhou Chen knew very well that at this time, Nie Feng's forward battalion had been attacked by Xie Yu and the entire army was wiped out.
"Xiao Shu, I think for the sake of safety, I'd better talk to Commander Lin and see if I can contact General Nie Feng. General Nie Feng has not brought reinforcements to support me yet. I always have an ominous premonition in my heart."
Lin Shu looked at Zhou Chen seriously and said in surprise: "I didn't expect you to be so cautious. It seems that this battle has made you grow a lot."
He knew Zhou Chen, a good friend he had known since childhood, very well. Zhou Chen's ability to become his lieutenant was more based on his status and friendship with his friend than on his outstanding ability.
Zhou Chen sighed faintly: "How can people who have experienced life and death not grow?"
Lin Shu pondered for a moment, but chose to believe his friend, stood up and said, "I will go find my father now."
After saying that, he left quickly.
Looking at Lin Shu leaving, Zhou Chen sighed in his heart. As expected of someone who grew up in a military camp, Lin Shu was indeed vigorous and resolute in what he did.
The Red Flame Army was still cleaning the battlefield. Zhou Chen saw that many Dayu soldiers who had fallen to the ground and pretended to be dead were pulled out. There were also many people who were not dead but were stabbed to death.
On the battlefield, there is no such thing as being merciful. If you are merciful to others, you are irresponsible to yourself.
Zhou Chen did not leave, but took the time to regain his strength. Wei Zheng brought him some dry food, and he ate it no matter how hard it was.
Because he has the skill of Big Eater, Zhou Chen has very strong digestion ability no matter what food he eats.
This time the Red Flame Army won, defeating Dayu's 200,000 imperial troops, but its own losses were also considerable. Although there is no statistics yet, it is estimated that half of them were killed or injured.
Wei Zheng gnawed on the unpalatable dry food and asked Zhou Chen: "Achen, after this war is over and you return to Jinling, will you still stay in the Red Flame Army?"
In Daliang, the prestige of the Red Flame Army is unquestionable. It can be called the first army in Daliang. Countless people want to join the Red Flame Army and are proud to join the Red Flame Army.
But Zhou Chen was different. He inherited the title of Marquis Wucheng from his father. Although he had no military merits, Wuchenghou Mansion was also a famous first-class military marquis mansion in Daliang.
That's why Wei Zheng asked this question. After all, even if Zhou Chen is not in the Red Flame Army, he is still a member of the noble clan and has an extraordinary status. He cannot always be a deputy general in the Red Feather Camp.
"meeting."
Zhou Chen answered without any hesitation, because he knew that if nothing unexpected happened, he would be carrying the identity of the Red Flame rebels to survive for many years to come.
Wei Zheng was very surprised, but also very happy. He felt that Zhou Chen's affirmative answer was an affirmation of their Red Flame Army.
While Zhou Chen was talking to Wei Zheng, Lin Shu came back in a hurry.
"Xiao Chen, my handsome father asked you to come over and ask you something."
It turned out that Lin Shu had just told Lin Xie about Zhou Chen's speculation. Lin Xie was very interested, so he asked Lin Shu to call Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen was delighted when he heard that Lin Xie wanted to see him. If he could keep Lin Xie on guard, he might be able to increase his chance of survival.
"Okay, let's go."
Zhou Chen stood up and followed Lin Shu.
Walking through the battlefield and the crowd, Zhou Chen felt sad when he looked at the tragic scenes along the way. This is a battlefield. Human life is so worthless. The number of deaths in this war is not even 100,000, but 70,000 or 80,000.
Under the leadership of Lin Shu, Zhou Chen met Lin Xie, the coach of the Red Flame Army.
Although Lin Xie is in his memory, the memory is different from seeing it with his own eyes. Seeing with his own eyes is the most real.
Lin Xie looks about fifty years old, covered in blood, exuding a fierce aura, and the whole person looks very majestic and domineering.
But when he saw Zhou Chen and Lin Shu, Lin Xie's serious face suddenly became kind.
Lin Xie waved to Zhou Chen: "Xiao Chen, come on, come and sit."
"Shuai Lin."
"Just call me Uncle Lin."
Zhou Chen hesitated for a moment, met Lin Xie's gaze, and finally obeyed: "Yes, Uncle Lin."
On the battlefield, everyone was not very particular and sat on the ground. Lin Xie asked the soldiers to disperse, leaving only the Lin family father and son and Zhou Chen.
Lin Xie looked at Zhou Chen and asked, "Xiao Shu told me just now, why do you have such thoughts?"
Zhou Chen replied: "Uncle Lin, I just find it strange that General Nie Feng has been gone for a long time and there is no news at all. This is really abnormal. Regardless of whether he has received reinforcements or not, there should be news about his return, right?"
Lin Xie's expression changed slightly. In fact, there had been no news from Nie Feng's forward camp for several days. He was also worried, but he didn't show it.
However, his idea was different from Zhou Chen's. He thought that Nie Feng's vanguard might have encountered the Chongqing army, thus delaying time.
"Another point is that before the war, the imperial court seemed to have sent reinforcements, but why haven't the reinforcements appeared yet? The reinforcements have not appeared, and neither has General Nie Feng, so I feel strange."
Lin Xie patted Zhou Chen on the shoulder with a smile: "On the battlefield, you have to think more than others to be a qualified general. Xiao Chen, you have lived up to your father's expectations. You will definitely become a general in the future.
Excellent general."
Zhou Chen smiled modestly: "Uncle Lin, thank you."
"Then tell me, what are your ideas or plans?"
"What I said may be that I am overthinking it, but I think it is not time to relax yet and we should continue to remain vigilant."
Lin Xie nodded and agreed: "You should be cautious. I have sent people to conduct reconnaissance around you."
Zhou Chen was very surprised. He didn't expect Lin Xie to move so quickly. He had already sent people to conduct reconnaissance before he arrived. He was indeed the world-famous leader of the Red Flame Army.
"Xiao Chen, although it is your first time to join the war with us, I am really pleased that you can have your own ideas and consider so many things. I am also happy for your father. If you have any other ideas, you can tell me
I'll tell you."
In the past, Lin Xie took more care of Zhou Chen because he was the son of an old friend, but Zhou Chen was able to consider so many issues after the victory of the war. This alone was much better than most people.
He felt that Zhou Chen might have average talent in terms of force, but he was cautious and thoughtful, which was a quality that a good general should have.
Zhou Chen was in a dilemma. He didn't know whether he should tell the truth. The main reason was that the truth was too shocking. Who could believe that the Red Flame Army was bleeding and fighting for the country at the front, but instead of supporting them, the rear sent troops to annihilate them.
There is no doubt that Lin Xie is an excellent coach, but Zhou Chen feels that he may not believe this fact.
But since his own life was at stake, he felt that he still had to give it a try.
"I feel that with Brother Nie Feng's ability, if it hadn't been for an accident, it would have been impossible for there to be no news for several days, so I boldly suspect that there may have been a problem with the reinforcements sent by the imperial court."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Shu asked in surprise: "Xiaochen, what kind of problem are you talking about?"
Zhou Chen looked at Lin Shu and was astonished. He was indeed a talented Qilin scholar later on. His reaction speed and understanding ability were indeed extraordinary.
But it’s normal to think about it. For things like IQ, cultivation alone is definitely not as good as innate intelligence. In terms of IQ, talent is more important than hard work.
Lin Xie's expression also became solemn, thinking about Zhou Chen's words. Lin Shu could hear the implication of Zhou Chen's words, how could he not hear it.
"Lao Zuo."
Lin Xie suddenly shouted loudly, and the next moment, a majestic general ran over.
"Shuai Lin."
"Give me the order to speed up the cleaning of the battlefield and gather the surrendered Dayu soldiers together for custody."
"Subordinates take orders."
After receiving the order, General Zuo quickly left to convey Lin Xie's order.
Lin Xie said to Lin Shu and Zhou Chen again: "Xiao Shu, Xiao Chen, you should also go back and integrate the Red Feather Camp. Xiao Chen is right. At this time, the less we can be careless, the more we must stay vigilant."
"I got it, Marshal Father." "Yes, Marshal Lin."
Lin Shu and Zhou Chen both held their fists and accepted the order with solemn expressions.
Lin Shu acted resolutely, and after receiving the order, he immediately took Zhou Chen back to the location of the Red Feather Camp, and quickly gathered the soldiers of the Red Feather Camp.
The original strength of Akabane Camp was 5,000 people, but after this war, there were only more than 3,000 people left, and the survival rate was very good.
Although Lin Shu was young, he had a high prestige in the Red Feather Camp. He quickly gathered everyone, and then issued a warning order with a serious face, asking everyone to stay ready for battle.
The war had already been completely won, so why were they still on alert and ready for war? Although everyone was puzzled, they still obeyed the order.
Zhou Chen stood next to Lin Shu, glanced around, and suddenly asked: "Where are we now?"
Lin Shu did not answer, but Wei Zheng replied: "This is Meiling."
When Zhou Chen heard the word "Meiling", his face changed drastically, and there was only one thought in his mind, it's over.
He still remembers the plot of Nirvana in Fire very clearly. The 70,000 Red Flame Army killed Mei Ling unjustly, so that was why Mei Changsu stirred up the situation in Jinling.
Now all the factors for the destruction of the Red Flame Army seem to be in line. After annihilating the Chongqing Emperor's army, they are at the point of exhaustion, plus Meiling.
How could Zhou Chen not be nervous in such a situation.
"What's wrong, Xiaochen?" Lin Shu felt something was wrong with Zhou Chen.
To be continued...