Another few days passed. Because there had been no breakthrough for a long time, Zhou Chen did not stay in seclusion these days. Instead, he drank tea, chatted and played chess with Mei Changsu every day.
It seemed that he had relaxed a lot, but only Mei Changsu could tell that Zhou Chen was just loose on the outside and tight on the inside. In fact, the string in his heart was still tight.
He is also trying to find a way to relieve Zhou Chen's knot, but this is not an easy task.
Zhou Chen is the same type of person as him. If he wants to accomplish something, he will try his best to accomplish it.
So if you want to persuade Zhou Chen, you still need a good opportunity.
Internal skills and mental skills cannot be broken through, so Zhou Chen can only practice martial arts, swordsmanship, boxing, and light skills every day. He is relatively good at all of them, but he is not the best in any of them.
After all, time is there. Even if he has gifted skills, he only has six or seven years to practice. He can't multitask and spends more time on practicing internal skills. Therefore, external skills and moves
In terms of performance, it is naturally slightly inferior.
When fighting against people with a lower level than himself, his powerful internal strength and physical strength can crush him. But when facing opponents of the same level, his flaws in this area will be exposed, just like when he challenged Chai Ming the Golden Eagle before.
That battle.
Zhou Chen also tried the method of diligent study and practice that he used when reading novels, such as drawing a sword and stabbing it a thousand times, ten thousand times, etc. every day.
The effect is indeed there, but to be honest, it is not as exaggerated as imagined. The biggest advantage is that it can develop a muscle response.
Zhou Chen stopped practicing sword practice until his clothes were soaked with sweat, then went to take a shower and change clothes.
When he returned to the room, he found Mei Changsu already sitting there.
"Didn't you take Fei Liu out to play? Why did you come back so soon, where is Fei Liu?"
Mei Changsu smiled and said: "Fei Liu is practicing Kung Fu. He couldn't even sustain twenty moves under your hands. You stimulated him so much that he went to practice Kung Fu when he came back."
Fei Liu is a simple child. When he saw Zhou Chen practicing martial arts before, he thought it was fun and wanted to compete with Zhou Chen.
The result can be imagined, Zhou Chen was able to restrain him with eighteen moves. If it was a life and death duel, Fei Liu might not be able to sustain even eighteen moves.
It’s not that Fei Liu is not strong, but it’s only been four years since Fei Liu Zheng’er Ba Jing started practicing Xi Yang Jue. Although his talent is good, there is no way he can compare with Zhou Chen who is extremely talented. He is inferior to Zhou Chen in every aspect.
Naturally, the only option is to be beaten.
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "This kid wants to defeat me, only if he beats me to death."
This is not really bragging, but he has the same skills as an old man. As long as he is less than a hundred years old, his physical fitness will not decline and he will always remain at the peak.
In this case, how could Fei Liu win over him?
"You are still so confident."
There was no smile on Mei Changsu's face, but she looked a little serious.
Zhou Chen noticed something strange about him and asked in confusion: "What's wrong with you? Did you encounter any trouble?"
Mei Changsu shook his head and said: "I haven't encountered any trouble, but my brothers in the alliance sent a message saying that Southern Chu has raised troops to attack and has already entered the southern border. The southern border is going to be in chaos."
Zhou Chen was a little surprised when he heard this, but he didn't take it seriously. Instead, he started laughing.
"Your fiancée, Princess Nihuang, is guarding the southern border. She has been in charge of the southern border for eight years and has never allowed Nan Chu to invade Daliang. What do you have to worry about?"
"But this time is different. According to the news, Nanchu has changed its strategy this time and has carefully planned for many years to prepare for a water battle. The Southern Cavalry is good at field combat and offensive and defensive, but they have little experience in water battles. I am worried that an accident will happen in the Southern Border.
"
Zhou Chen looked shocked. When Mei Changsu said this, he actually reacted.
He remembered that there seemed to be this paragraph in the original plot. Two years before the plot started, the Southern Border cavalry led by Princess Nihuang encountered trouble. Mei Changsu sent Wei Zheng to help, and the difficulties in the Southern Border were solved.
Could it be this time?
Zhou Chen calculated the time carefully. He was the same age as Mei Changsu. After the New Year, they were both twenty-nine years old. The plot started when Mei Changsu was thirty-one. In other words, the plot started right now.
the first two years.
"Then what are you going to do? Send Wei Zheng to help? But it seems Wei Zheng is not in the alliance."
He asked curiously, because in the TV plot, Mei Changsu arranged it like this.
Mei Changsu said: "Wei Zheng went to Yaowang Valley. There are not many precious medicinal materials in the alliance. He said he would go to Yaowang Valley to get a batch of medicinal materials."
When Zhou Chen heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched. Wei Zheng was also a fool. He was the adopted son of the master of Yaowang Valley, and he would definitely inherit Yaowang Valley in the future. However, he ended up using his own things to subsidize the Jiangzuo Alliance. He was a 'traitor' son.
ah.
Suddenly, his expression froze and he looked at Mei Changsu in shock.
"You couldn't be more interested in me, right?"
Mei Changsu smiled and nodded: "Yes, I want to ask you to go to the southern border. If Nihuang can successfully repel Nanchu, that would be the best. If Nihuang is in trouble, you can help."
"You think too highly of me. I'm good at fighting alone, but if you ask me to form an army, I don't have that ability."
Zhou Chen is self-aware. He has no experience in commanding on the battlefield. In the only battle, it was his turn to command.
Mei Changsu said: "I don't need your command. You can act as a counselor and help Nihuang make suggestions. I have already thought of a way to deal with the water war, and I will tell you later."
"Why bother? If you have an idea, just go there by yourself. You can also go and rekindle old friendship with Princess Nihuang." Zhou Chen said with a smile.
Mei Changsu had a look of nostalgia on his face, but then he shook his head.
"I am destined to be separated from Nihuang in this life. I don't think about anything now, I just want to complete that thing. As for Nihuang, I shouldn't delay her."
He was very aware of his physical condition. It was a great blessing to be alive. He had never thought about marrying a wife and having children.
Even when he dreamed about it at midnight, what he thought about most was the battle that year. The Battle of Meiling was a hurdle that he would never be able to overcome in his life.
Seeing Mei Changsu being so negative, Zhou Chen felt uncomfortable and comforted him: "Don't be so pessimistic. I am still here, and Lin Chen is here. We are all here, so your health will be fine."
Mei Changsu was very grateful for Zhou Chen's comfort, but Zhou Chen and Lin Chen could only alleviate his condition and body, but could not clear the root cause at all.
If he just lived a pastoral life of wandering around with clouds and wild cranes, working at sunrise and resting at sunset, he would most likely live to be forty years old.
But in order to overturn the verdict of the Red Flame Army and everyone who was implicated, he had invested so much effort in the past few years that his health was getting worse and worse. Even if Zhou Chen used pure Yang internal energy to help him heal his injuries, he could only treat the symptoms.
Treat the root cause.
Now he relies more on drugs to maintain his mental state, and he is still unable to be overjoyed or sad.
"My body can no longer support me walking that far, nor can I go on the battlefield again. You are the most suitable person to go to the southern border this time. It just so happens that you have been unable to break through for such a long time. Maybe this time you will suddenly have an enlightenment and successfully break through.
Woolen cloth?"
"Obviously you asked me for help, but why do you say it as if you helped me?"
Zhou Chen smiled brightly, but to be honest, he was really moved, not for the breakthrough in martial arts, but for the system's side missions.
In this world, one of his side missions is to fight on the battlefield, which requires him to participate in at least ten wars involving more than ten thousand people, and kill at least ten people in each war.
This time when Nanchu entered the country, they faced the Southern Iron Cavalry led by Yunnan Prince Nihuang who was guarding the southern border. There must be at least 50,000 people there, otherwise they would die.
In this way, this war must meet the requirements of the side mission, which is why his heart is moved.
"So, you agreed?" Mei Changsu asked happily.
Although one of them is the sect leader of the Jiangzuo Alliance and the other is the deputy sect leader, there is no distinction between them. If Zhou Chen is not willing, he will not force it.
Zhou Chen responded: "Just go there. You are right. It is not a problem to remain in seclusion all the time."
"Very good."
"But please think carefully about which identity you want me to use to go to the southern border? The deputy sect leader of the Jiangzuo Alliance, or the identity of Gong Ziyu?"
Mei Changsu thought about it and said: "Gong Ziyu's identity, we will go to Jinling City sooner or later. If you go there as the deputy leader of the Jiangzuo Alliance, the chance of being exposed will be greater in the future, which will be detrimental to our plan."
"Okay, I'll listen to you. When should I set off?"
"Nanchu has entered the country, please do it as soon as possible."
"Then tomorrow."
Mei Changsu was actually worried about the situation in the southern border, that's why he was so anxious.
"I have prepared clothes, dry food packages and other things for you, and I will have them delivered to you right away."
Zhou Chen chuckled and said, "Xiao Shu, you are so considerate. If you were a woman, I would definitely marry you."
Mei Changsu rolled his eyes: "You are so arrogant now. Do you still remember how you were beaten by me before?"
"You also bring up the matter of Chen Guzi's pockmark. You used to be in charge of force, but now you are in charge of intelligence. Let's do the opposite."
"It sounds like you were in charge of intelligence before."
"What do you think?"
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After agreeing to Mei Changsu, Zhou Chen set off early the next morning.
From horses to luggage, copper coins and silver, etc., Mei Changsu had already prepared everything, so he didn't need to worry about it at all.
Langzhou, where the Jiangzuo League headquarters is located, is far away from the Yunnan border. Zhou Chen rushed there as quickly as possible, but it took several days to reach the southern border.
Recently, the Southern Territory is in a war period due to the invasion of Nanchu, but the people around the Southern Territory have not experienced any turmoil.
Yunnan Mu Mansion has been guarding the southern border for decades. From the old prince to the current Princess Nihuang, they are all famous generals famous in various countries.
Especially the current Lord of the Southern Territory, Princess Nihuang, who is a world-famous female hero. She was also the top ten masters on the Langya List last year, and she is the only one who has been on the top ten in the past ten years.
Women on the master list.
Throughout the Southern Territory, Princess Nihuang is not only the dream lover that many men dream of, but also the idol that countless women look forward to and worship.
In this era when women can only stay in the boudoir, a woman like Princess Nihuang who can lead troops in battle and fight her way through a crowd of men and become a famous female general in various countries will naturally be sought after by countless women.
.
But at this moment, this world-famous female general was in trouble.
After guarding the southern border for many years and fighting countless battles with the Nanchu army, the Nanchu army was never able to enter the territory of Daliang. Princess Nihuang is indeed proud of herself.
It's just that this time the Nanchu invasion was completely different from the previous attacks. They actually gave up the land attack and switched to fighting on the water, hoping to invade Daliang from the Yangtze River Basin.
The Southern Cavalry were strong, but they were not good at water fighting, so they were caught off guard at the beginning and suffered serious losses.
The commander of Nanchu saw the signs and became more determined to fight on the water, so he started a melee with the southern army from the Jinsha River.
After several battles, the southern border lost troops and the number of casualties exceeded 10,000. On the one hand, it was necessary to conduct water battles, and on the other hand, it was necessary to guard against other armies from Nan Chu attacking from land. Therefore, even Princess Nihuang was defeated.
Got very anxious.
But Princess Nihuang is worthy of being a famous general who has fought on the battlefield for many years. Although she is not good at water combat, she still blocked Nanchu's tens of thousands of naval troops.
But she also knew that if they continued like this, their losses would be too serious and they might bring down the entire Southern Territory. So she also sent a letter of request for help to the imperial court, hoping to ask the imperial court to mobilize generals and generals who were good at water warfare.
army.
But this all takes time. In the Central Plains, there are too few generals and troops who are good at water warfare. Even if the court agrees, they will not be able to arrive in a short time.
Therefore, Princess Nihuang could only grit her teeth and persist. As the pillar of Yunnan Mu Mansion guarding the southern border, she never thought of retreating. This was her pride and her responsibility.
At the same time, she also issued a notice in the southern border, asking for talents, hoping that some folk experts who were good at water warfare could come out to help her deal with the Nanchu navy.
She knew very well that Nan Chu was well prepared this time. She had calculated that her army was not good at water warfare, so she took it by surprise. If she and her soldiers had not resisted desperately, Nan Chu might have been defeated by Nan Chu.
In one fell swoop, they invaded the hinterland of Daliang.
Because of this war, all the people in the river basins around the southern border who relied on the rivers for survival were afraid to go into the water again, and the price of boats soared rapidly.
One of the reasons why the Southern Border Army is no match for the Nanchu Navy is that they do not have very good floating warships. Their ships are simply not on the same level as those of the Nanchu Navy.
Not only Princess Nihuang felt a headache and embarrassment, but also one of her generals felt equally uncomfortable. After fighting for so many years, this was the first time they had been so frustrated.
If you don't speak professionally, you really can't fight.
They just start the war on the water, but they don't get off the boat and don't engage in land warfare. What can you do to them?
The key is that they have completely taken the initiative, fight if they want, and retreat if they want. You can't catch up with them at all, and if you catch up, you will only give them warmth.
How could such a battle not be frustrating?
Because it was a water battle, Princess Nihuang was stationed by the river. At this time, the commander's camp was in chaos.
More than a dozen generals chattered their own ideas and suggestions, but as soon as they finished speaking, they were refuted by another person. They went back and forth, but could not get a unified answer.
Princess Nihuang sat in the coach's seat and did not interrupt everyone's discussion. Although there was a commotion in the camp, everyone was really thinking of ways and strategies, and it was not a real quarrel or trouble.
If we want to say who is the most confused person in the camp, it must be the young prince Mu Qing who has not yet reached adulthood and has not yet inherited the palace of Prince Mu of Yunnan.
It was only recently that he started studying government affairs and managing the army with his sister, but he was still just a young man, and could not even be considered as good at talking on paper.
Listening to everyone's discussion and noise, he just felt very impatient, but he did not show it because he knew that his sister was in a bad mood now.
He may not be a qualified heir, but he is a good brother who respects and loves his sister very much.
He also wanted to share his sister's worries and help her kill the enemy, but he knew his level, so by not speaking or getting angry at this time, he was already helping.
Princess Nihuang seemed not to be affected by the noise in the camp, her brows furrowed, and her mind was constantly thinking about the battle that was going to happen next.
In the battle two days ago, they withstood the offensive of the Nanchu navy. Although they killed many people on the other side and destroyed several battleships, their own losses were even greater. She was already considering whether to
Recruiting troops in the southern border.
Normally she does not have this power, but if the southern border is in crisis, she can also recruit troops temporarily. Even Emperor Liang will not really blame her.
But even conscription cannot solve the urgent need. How to deal with Nanchu's next offensive now is the most critical.
Nanchu did not launch attacks continuously. She didn't know what was going on with the opponent, but she knew that the enemy in Nanchu would not give them much time.
Regarding water battles, she couldn't think of a good countermeasure because she was improvising. Although the poor performance was partly due to the fact that her troops were not good at water battles, her inappropriate command was also one of the reasons. It was just that the people under her command were not good at water battles.
Just because she can say it, doesn't mean she doesn't understand it herself.
She is confident that if she is given enough time, she can train an army that is good at water warfare and enhance her own water warfare capabilities.
But the problem is that Nanchu's attack does not give her any buffer time.
At this moment, a soldier suddenly walked into the camp.
"Tell the princess that there is a man outside the tent, saying he can help us deal with the Nanchu navy."
This sudden sentence made the noisy camp suddenly become silent, but no one showed any surprise, even Princess Nihuang had no expression on her face.
The reason for this is that many people have come forward to offer advice these days, but it turns out that most of them are just idlers. There are also some capable people, but the ideas they come up with are not very applicable.
Having said that, Princess Nihuang still has a glimmer of hope, just in case, what if the blind cat encounters a dead mouse.
"Have you given your name for the visitor?"
"Princess Princess, he said his name is Chen Yu."
"Chen Yu? Who is it? Have you heard of it?"
The generals in the tent all started talking in low voices, but most of them shook their heads, and two or three were thinking about whether they had heard of this name.
Mu Qing, who had been sitting impatiently for a long time, shouted in annoyance: "He must be another person seeking fame and reputation. Sister, as I see it, just blow him away."
Mu Nihuang glanced at him with a cold gaze, scaring him so much that he quickly shut up and lowered his head.
Suddenly, the middle-aged scribe who had been standing behind Mu Qing exclaimed: "I know who this Chen Yu is."
Everyone looked over in surprise. This man was different from the armored and helmeted generals in the tent. He was dressed in scribe's clothes and had three locks of mustache under his chin.
Someone asked loudly: "Master Wei, do you know this man named Chen Yu?"
The middle-aged scribe is Wei Jing'an, the Xima who works beside Mu Qing in Prince Mu's palace. He came to the battlefield with Mu Qing.
Wei Jing'an stroked his beard gently, and then said with a serious face: "If I guess correctly, this Chen Yu should be Gong Ziyu, who is ranked seventh on the Langya master list."
"Gongziyu?"
It was as if a pot had exploded inside the camp, and everyone looked shocked.
Their coach, Princess Nihuang, has been on the Langya master list before, and she was only ranked tenth, so they know about the Langya master list, and naturally they know the people on the Langya master list.
It's just that Gong Ziyu on the master list is a bit special. Everyone is used to calling him Gong Ziyu, but they don't know his real name.
Mu Qing looked shocked: "No way, I know Gong Ziyu. Not only is he ranked seventh on the Langya Master List, he is also ranked second on the Young Master List. How come he came to us?"
Wei Jing'an shook his head, and then suggested to Mu Nihuang: "Princess, this person has an extraordinary background. It is said that he is not only highly skilled in martial arts and charming, but also outstanding in literary talent and knowledge. Especially his song "Xia Ke Xing" is really amazing."
, heroic and ambitious, astonishing the literary world; I think we should meet him, maybe he really has a way to help us solve our difficulties."
In ancient times, Zhou Chen also worked as a copywriter and wrote a few poems. Although there were only a few poems, it really caused a lot of turmoil in the literary world.
Mu Nihuang's clear and steady voice sounded: "Go and bring him here."
The soldiers immediately left the tent to lead the people. Everyone in the tent was still talking quietly, but soon everyone became quiet and quietly waited for Gong Ziyu's arrival.
Not long after, the soldiers who had just left walked in with a young man in green clothes.
The moment Zhou Chen entered the camp, everyone's eyes lit up and their eyes fell on Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen's appearance is very outstanding. Coupled with practicing the Pure Yang Art, he has developed a strong and yang inner strength, which makes him look more masculine. His overall temperament is also very outstanding. He is the kind of person who can become a person wherever he goes.
Focus of man.
Zhou Chen walked into the camp and recognized Mu Nihuang at a glance. He and Lin Shu were good friends. Naturally, he had also met Mu Nihuang, and the two had a good relationship.
"Chen Yu, I have met the princess and the generals."
Mu Nihuang didn't ask for help. He stood up and gave the same salute.
"I have heard about the young master for a long time, and it is Nihuang's honor to meet him today."
"The princess has been praised too much. Who in the world does not know the reputation of the princess. It is my honor to meet the princess."
Zhou Chen was not complimenting him, but he really admired Mu Nihuang for being able to carve out his own path in this ancient feudal society where women had a low social status. This alone is worthy of admiration from the world.
Mu Nihuang admired Zhou Chen very much when she first met him, but now she is more concerned about the war.
"I just heard from my subordinates that the young master came here this time to offer a plan?"
Zhou Chen was not surprised to see Mu Nihuang being so straightforward, saying just one sentence, and then revealing the issue he was most concerned about.
Mu Nihuang grew up in a military camp and was exposed to all soldiers. In terms of personality, she has always been straightforward and capable, and will not be sloppy.
"I have some experience in water warfare, and I know how to deal with water warfare, but to be honest with the princess, I am not good at commanding operations. I can only make plans and ideas. Whether I can implement them depends on your decision, princess."
Hearing these humble words, Mu Nihuang felt relieved and looked forward to it even more.
If Zhou Chen came up and made wild claims, saying that he would be able to achieve a complete victory under his command, she would instead be suspicious, and even doubt whether Zhou Chen was a spy sent by Nan Chu with ulterior motives.
But even so, she still asked curiously: "Young Master came to help me like this, but because he is also from Daliang?"
Zhou Chen didn't expect that Mu Nihuang would ask this question. He was silent for a few seconds and replied: "I was indeed born in the northern border of Daliang."
"The northern border of Daliang?"
Mu Nihuang didn't know what she was thinking of, and her eyes suddenly became a little complicated, but it only lasted for a moment, and she soon regained her composure.
"We are all our own people here. If you have any plans, you can tell me directly."
Before coming, Mei Changsu told Zhou Chen how to deal with water wars, and wrote him a lot of strategies. Zhou Chen had already memorized them in his heart, and added some of his own advanced insights, so he spoke clearly and logically.
Everyone in the camp could be heard sometimes suddenly realizing something, sometimes frowning, sometimes thinking deeply and discussing...
After expressing his opinion, Zhou Chen unconsciously wiped the sweat from his forehead. The people in this camp were all generals who had experienced many battles. Fortunately, he had some knowledge, otherwise he would not have been able to control these people.
After he finished speaking, Mu Nihuang politely arranged for someone to take him down to rest, and then she and her subordinates began to discuss the plan and strategy that Zhou Chen had just mentioned.
The military camp is naturally not as comfortable as living in the city, but Zhou Chen can even rest in the wilderness, so he is naturally used to living in military camps.
It hadn't been long since he entered the military camp, but he could already feel the tense atmosphere of the military camp and the strong evil aura of the battlefield.
He was very familiar with this kind of atmosphere. When he was in Meiling, the pressure of the Red Flame Army was even stronger than here.
After a quiet night's rest, the next morning, as soon as Zhou Chen got up, Mu Nihuang brought someone over to pay him a visit.
"Sir, please forgive me for the poor reception. Did you have a good rest last night?"
Zhou Chen smiled and said: "Princess, you are so polite. I traveled to various countries in the past few years and often lived in the wilderness. The conditions here are much more comfortable than those places."
Mu Nihuang's expression softened a bit and she said crisply: "I see that you and I are about the same age. If you don't mind, I'll call you Brother Chen."
"Of course it's no problem."
"I have long heard about Brother Chen's travels in various countries. To be honest, I really envy Brother Chen. He can go wherever he wants, unlike me, who can only be stuck in one place."
Her tone was full of melancholy and emotion. She was also a woman, and if she had no other choice, she would also want to live her own life.
Zhou Chen could only comfort her with words: "The princess is so heroic and heroic. I don't know how many people admire her. I should be the one who envy the princess."
Mu Nihuang stared straight at Zhou Chen's face with sharp eyes, which made Zhou Chen feel a little uncomfortable.
"You don't mean what you say."
"Ah?" Zhou Chen was stunned, this was too straightforward.
Mu Nihuang shook his head, changed the subject and said, "Brother Chen's words yesterday benefited us a lot. Nihuang came here specifically to thank Brother Chen."
"Princess, you don't have to be polite. We are both from Daliang. This is what I should do."
"Yeah?"
For some reason, she always felt that Zhou Chen was a bit too humble and distant when talking to her.
"In addition to thanking you, I have another thing I want to ask Brother Chen for when I come here this time."
Zhou Chen said: "Princess Princess, please give me your instructions."
Mu Nihuang: "Brother Chen is ranked seventh on the Langya master list, and Nihuang has also been on the tenth list of Langya masters before. Although he is now off the list, as a warrior, Nihuang also has the ambition to be a martial artist and wants to
I want to challenge someone stronger, so I want to compete with Brother Chen in martial arts, and I also ask Brother Chen for advice."
"You want to challenge me?"
Zhou Chen was shocked, never expecting that Mu Nihuang would make such a request.
Isn't that wrong? It's still during the war. Although no fighting has broken out, is it too arrogant to propose a contest at this time?