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Moreover, this matter has many significant aspects and could potentially trigger a national war, making it impossible to realize.
Adolf, the Naval Minister of the Yushan Kingdom, is a clever and somewhat cunning person; he would never agree to such foolishness.
Additionally, the Navy cannot engage in land battles, as that would weaken their strengths and challenge others' advantages, akin to throwing eggs against a rock.
Lu Chen shook his head and said, "Forget it. How many troops do you have? In front of the mighty army of Qi Kingdom, you wouldn't even be enough to fill the gaps between their teeth."
Princess Zhulan furrowed her brows tightly, her delicate face alternating between red and pale. "What should we do then? We are definitely no match for them; charging recklessly would only lead to death."
Lu Chen looked up at the sky; it was around mid-afternoon, and there were still a few hours until dark.
Taking a deep breath, Lu Chen gazed at Haining County City and said, "It will be dark soon. Let's wait a bit longer. Qi Kingdom rushing in would not benefit them much either. As you can see, they are also hesitant to act rashly, so we are still quite safe for the time being."
"Are you suggesting that we take advantage of the darkness to execute a swift attack, using the night as cover to charge through?" Princess Zhulan asked from the side.
A night raid is indeed one method; however, with a hundred thousand mercenaries in Haining County City forming an ironclad defense, it is simply impossible unless they are all Qi Gong Masters with Divine Power Bodies.
Lu Chen did not respond further; he first looked at Haining County City and then gazed into the distance, appearing calm and unhurried.
"Hey." Seeing this, Princess Zhulan sighed heavily. The situation was extremely severe, yet Lu Chen seemed composed and confident; she wondered what he was thinking.
At this point, there was no way to advance any further. The caravan had completely halted about two or three miles from Haining County City and would not proceed any further.
Under such circumstances, everyone felt immense pressure; even after preparing meals, they could not eat and sat down by the carts one by one.
Lu Chen approached them to encourage them to rest well and regain their strength for when it would be needed later.
On the city gate tower of Haining County City, many people had gathered at this time.
In addition to the officials stationed in the county town, Governor Chen Taikun was personally overseeing matters. Chen Taikun sported a thin mustache, had a slightly plump figure, wore a python robe, and donned a first-rank official's hat, exuding an air of stern authority.
In addition, there were the Three Poisons Wanderer, the leader of the Black Fist Sect, He Yingqing, the Crimson Lotus Princess, Huangfu Xun, Di Wanren from the Di Family, Shan Shaoyang, and seven or eight Masked Warriors carrying Dual Blades.
The leader of the Masked Warriors was a middle-aged man, around forty years old. He did not have his face covered, and his eyes sparkled with brilliance. He exuded a strong masculine aura, clearly a Qi Gong Master.
"Governor, those people are just ahead; why haven't we attacked yet? With the Iron Blood Army here, can we not capture that person named Lu Chen?"
It was the leader of the Masked Warriors speaking, his tone questioning why Governor Chen Taikun had not given the order to launch a full-scale attack. He felt puzzled by Chen Taikun's hesitation.
Nearby, the Crimson Lotus Princess and others were also anxious and did not understand what Chen Taikun was up to.
However, the commander leading this operation was Chen Taikun because the King of Qi had placed heavy bets on Haining County City, which was under Chen Taikun's jurisdiction. Familiar with the environment, it was believed that he would have a better grasp of the situation.
Thus, all matters here were decided by Chen Taikun; others could only serve as advisors and had no authority to make decisions.
Chen Taikun waved his hand and spoke a few words to another subordinate beside him. The subordinate shook his head repeatedly, insisting "no, no."
Then, Chen Taikun waved his hand again to dismiss that subordinate and said, "Mountain Battle, you won't understand our feelings as people from Central Plains. I am already old with only two sons. My eldest son serves as a Marshal for the King of Qi. My younger son was killed by that mixed-breed named Lu Chen at the Five Element Sect. If anyone should hate him, it is I who loathe him the most. Do you think I don't want to kill him for revenge?"
Mountain Battle was indeed the leader of the Masked Warriors. His surname was Shan, indicating he was from Giant Barbarian Island's Mountain Clan and had been sent to assist the King of Qi.
"What is Governor waiting for? A while ago my son Shaoyang suffered losses at Lu Chen's hands. Our rival, Yue Shaoting, is inside; this time I will definitely capture her and bring her back to Giant Barbarian Island for Sovereign's disposal."
Mountain Battle gritted his teeth in hatred. As long as Yue Shaoting fell and the new star of the Yue Family was eliminated, Mountain Clan's rise would be imminent, making it only a matter of time before they became Giant Barbarian Island's leading family.
Chen Taikun closed his eyes for a moment and slowly said, "That is your own grievance within Giant Yi Nation; you can resolve it yourself. Please do not interfere with my matters."
"Governor, what are you saying? We are on the same front. If our Mountain Clan can grow stronger, we will naturally help your Qi Kingdom succeed; this is what King of Qi personally promised."
Chen Taikun waved his hand and said, "Mountain Battle, do not worry too much. I am the commander here; all orders are decided by me. You can stay aside; there will be opportunities for you to contribute. As for that girl named Yue, I will not compete with you for her; you can handle her however you wish."
At this point in Chen Taikun's speech, Mountain Battle fell silent. He felt that Chen Taikun was not fulfilling his role as a commander properly, which left him very frustrated. If it weren't for considering the bigger picture, he would have already killed this old scoundrel instead of speaking to him in such a conciliatory tone.
"Chen Shibo, may I ask what your intentions are? As the Princess of Qi, I believe I have the right to inquire."
Huangfu Xun felt quite uncomfortable seeing Chen Taikun like this. She and Di Wanren had rushed to Haining County City; otherwise, they wouldn't have secured the position of commander and could at least strive for a Supervising General.
The role of Supervising General allows one to oversee the commander, impeach any unreasonable actions, and report directly to the King of Qi.
Chen Taikun smiled faintly, looking somewhat weary, his thick eyebrows twitching slightly as he said, "Of course, Princess. Your words carry weight. I am merely a Governor; naturally, everything should be in accordance with your wishes."
Huangfu Xun's expression hardened as she detected a hint of sarcasm in Chen Taikun's tone. He was indeed skilled in managing local affairs, making him quite suitable for governing Lu Prefecture.
However, Huangfu Xun had a gut feeling that Chen Taikun was blinded by hatred and might make foolish decisions that could jeopardize the overall situation.
"Then may I ask, Chen Shibo, why are we not taking action? They have already arrived. I believe speed is of the essence; we should strike immediately," Huangfu Xun suggested.
Chen Taikun chuckled lightly and replied, "There's no rush. I understand your concerns, Princess. However, my son Shi Hu's death cannot be resolved in such a manner. Let us wait a bit longer; Shilong is on his way here. We will act once he arrives."
Upon hearing this, Huangfu Xun realized that Chen Taikun was delaying military action and violating the law; he was truly unworthy of his position as commander.
She knew this man would seek personal revenge, but the King of Qi was unaware of the underlying reasons and had mistakenly entrusted him with command.
Huangfu Xun was aware that Chen Shihu had been killed by Lu Chen and anticipated that Chen Taikun would exploit this incident. However, it was too late to address these matters now.
Just as Huangfu Xun was about to express her anger with some weighty words to suppress him, she saw Chen Taikun wave his hand dismissively and laugh hollowly, saying, "Princess, there's no need for that. I know you intend to use the King of Qi to pressure me. However, I have already made plans; nothing will go awry. Lu Chen is doomed this time, and the treasure will definitely be ours."
After a pause, Chen Taikun continued, "If I truly err in my actions, once everything is settled, I will personally go to the King of Qi to apologize. At that time, if you wish to dismiss or depose me, I won't mind. But for now, please do not interfere with my affairs."
"Chen Shibo, Governor Chen, now is the best time to act. If Commander arrives later, we may lose our advantage. I suggest we strike immediately without delay."
At this moment, the sun was setting in the west, casting fiery red sunlight over the city gate tower of Haining County City; everywhere was ablaze with vibrant red hues.
"Come on! Anyone who dares recklessly leave the city and disrupt my battle plans will be tied up immediately and dealt with according to military law," Chen Taikun declared assertively, insisting on proceeding according to his own wishes.
As soon as these words were spoken, dozens of fully armed soldiers rushed over, surrounding everyone. Their faces showed determination, and as soon as the Marshal gave the order, they would immediately apprehend anyone attempting to cause trouble.
"Chen Taikun."
The Crimson Lotus Princess looked unwilling and very angry, but there was nothing she could do. At this moment, Chen Taikun had already fallen into madness, consumed by hatred, and his mind was in chaos.
If she confronted Chen Taikun at this time, she feared she would also be captured. It was truly a shame that before the battle even began, their own side was already in disarray. If word of this got out, they would surely be laughed at, and the Qi Kingdom would lose face.
Chen Taikun's insistence left the matter unresolved.
Time quickly passed, and darkness gradually fell. The surroundings became hazy, creating an extremely unsettling feeling.
On Lu Chen's side, he unexpectedly noticed some movement in Haining County City; it seemed a troop was heading this way.
Lu Chen hurriedly alerted everyone to be on high alert. Soon, everyone noticed the situation and found it strange. They had come during the night for no apparent reason; something felt off.
Before they could think too much about it, the troop quickly approached, coming within five hundred steps of Lu Chen and the others.
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