Chapter 73 [Dawn]
Since then, Shen Lang has continuously strengthened contact with others and began to deploy more detailed plans. The focus is on the two major parts of Shen Lang and Murong Shu. They have obtained the greatest power at present and can directly mobilize their own team members.
The Black Cavalry Army is the elite of the Obsidian Gang, with a total of 2,000, which is already the limit that the Obsidian Gang can maintain. Chen Lei and Wang Dadao are currently only middle-level officers, and their troops are limited, up to 500 to 1,000. Tang Rong is deeply trusted by the Saint Maiden, but because the faith of the Holy Fire Sect's disciples is extremely firm, Tang Rong has made it clear that she cannot hold any hope.
It has been nearly three months since Shen Lang and others came to Linshan Town. The new army trained by Shen Lang has also achieved initial results. Ten thousand elite soldiers are not afraid to slack off every day. Compared with other ordinary soldiers, these elite soldiers are far ahead in terms of morale, tactics, equipment and individual combat power.
Seeing that their troops were getting sharper, the five major forces had the idea of going down the mountain.
Long Yiting, the leader of the Yujiao Sect, offered to send 1,000 troops to attack Luohe City fifty miles away, which was the territory of the anti-King King Lu. Luohe City is not large, at most it is just a medium-sized city, but its location is important and an important pass from south to north. Moreover, it has abundant supplies and a large population, making it very suitable to be the next exhibition base.
However, Luohe City also has a large number of troops, with 3,000 defenders. If it is a frontal attack, there is no chance of winning. After all, the five major forces lack siege equipment, which is also the flaw of the Jianghu forces. It is not so easy to change from a rash to an army.
The reason I chose to rush to attack was because there was an insider in the city. At that time, I agreed to open the South City Gate and rush in with the night attack, and I had a seven-point chance of winning.
Long Yiting, Luo Xiao, Wang Wu, Saint Maiden and Feng Heng discussed a night and decided to implement the plan. Yujiao Sect sent Shen Lang, the Obsidian Gang to Murong Shu, the Holy Fire Sect sent Tang Rong, the Tianlang Sect to Wang Dadao, and the Chihu Gang to Tao Dalin each led one thousand elite soldiers. Among them, the Obsidian Gang to five hundred black cavalry, and the other five hundred were black armored soldiers. The Black Armored Soldiers were the most ordinary soldiers of the Obsidian Gang, with a number of about five thousand and their combat power was not weak.
After the order was issued, Shen Lang was summoned by Wang Mian and ordered him to point out a thousand elite troops to gather near the entrance of Linshan Town, ready to go down the mountain to raid at any time.
After receiving the news, Shen Lang took the order and left, and then quickly summoned Fu Chengxue, Lu Longtian, Qi Long, Li Yihe, Wang Fugui, Chen Sheng, Zhang Tiexin and Wang Hu.
"Everyone, the opportunity has come. This time we go down the mountain is a good opportunity for us to accomplish things. Luohe City seems easy to attack but not easy to defend, and is not suitable for long-term persistence. In addition, after the anti-king king, King Lu, will inevitably come with a large army. To put it bluntly, even if the five major forces unite, they cannot fight against King Lu. King Lu is the son of the late emperor. He has a high identity and appeal among many anti-king kings. Many imperial generals and ministers surrender to him and their power continues to expand. Therefore, this victory is not very meaningful, and if defeated, it is likely that the entire army will be wiped out. We will not fight this battle." Shen Lang pointed to a hand-painted map hanging on the wall and said to everyone.
Everyone nodded, and Shen Lang continued, "Zhang Tiexin, Wang Hu, Wang Fugui went down the mountain with me, and the rest stayed in the camp to rectify the army, waiting for my news at any time."
"Sir... I... I'm so fat, not suitable for long-distance raids." Wang Fugui thought he should stay in the camp and stand by, but unexpectedly, he was ordered by Shen Lang to follow him, and he was stunned.
A glimmer flashed in Shen Lang's eyes and he said, "I will prepare a horse for you at that time and I won't exhaust you."
"I... my subordinate obeyed the order." Seeing that Shen Lang had a terrifying aura in his eyes, Wang Fugui immediately understood. Among these people, he still did not get Shen Lang's true trust. Staying in the camp, he was worried that he would have an accident, such as a rumor.
Wang Fugui, who had this and that idea, immediately clamped his tail tightly, feeling that Shen Lang in front of him seemed to make him feel even more scared than Wang Mian.
After Shen Lang finished speaking, he solemnly said to Chen Sheng, Fu Chengxue and others: "The opportunity has come. I have to. After successfully seizing Linshan Town, you will all become elders of Xiayin Sect. We will never forget each other. Please everyone."
"Don't worry, my life is yours." Chen Sheng made his statement first.
Fu Chengxue and others then said, "Brother Chen Gao Yi, I will never let you down."
Leaving Zhang Tiexin and Wang Hu, after the others left, Shen Lang looked at them, especially the young Zhang Tiexin and said, "Tiexin, what kind of life do you yearn for?"
Zhang Tiexin was stunned for a moment, and then said, "Sir, I will say a few words to you. Before meeting an adult, the young ones always don't have enough food, don't wear warm clothes, and can't sleep. At that time, life is worse than death. My friends who were originally with me were basically dead, and only I am still alive. After coming to Linshan Town to join the new camp of Yujiao Sect, I originally thought that one day would be like everyone else. But you gave me hope that you made me an officer of the new army today, and let me know that people can't just live for life. At best, the five major forces in Linshan Town are just a group of short-sighted ambitions, but these unrealistic ambitions need to be filled with our lives. I - unwilling to die for such reasons. Sir, let go, my name Zhang Tiexin is also yours. You recreate your kindness to me, and you will listen to you."
"Silly kid..." Shen Lang shook his head. Zhang Tiexin was still too young and simple, but such a young man was what he needed the most, especially now.
The Xiayin Sect is a paradise. Shen Lang wants to try to walk a different path, which will be full of slander and confusion on this path, but so what? The spirit of "院" is transformed into a popular entertainment. Being such a hero has no meaning to himself and the people around him.
Help others as much as possible and stand up at critical moments, not simply for the sake of justice, but also for yourself and the people you love. Such a hero is not lonely and will not feel lonely as snow.
"Wang Hu, where are you?" Shen Lang signaled Zhang Tiexin to leave and looked at Wang Hu again.
Wang Hu scratched his head and smiled, "The young man is not as good as that boy Zhang Tiexin. The young man's idea is very simple. The adult treats us ordinary soldiers with sincerity and will never let us suffer losses, so the young man just wants to live a stable life with the adult."
"Don't you want to make achievements? You are still young and suitable to go out and try it out." Shen Lang said calmly.
Wang Hu replied embarrassedly: "Sir, I think if I have such a mind, I might be punished by others if I am so stupid. It's better to be safer here."
"Hahaha...you go, I'll be quiet alone." Shen Lang laughed and waved his hand to let him leave, and the original tension in his heart disappeared.
Wang Hu represents the ideas of most people, but they are very practical and simple. As long as they are given a stable life, they are willing to follow you.
Zhang Tiexin is still a young heart, more out of gratitude for Shen Lang's appreciation of him, but also full of passion, representing the young soldiers. This is very similar to Shen Lei and Wang Dadao. The three of them should get along well in the future. Perhaps Zhang Tiexin can also become his own personal disciple.
Murong Shu, Tang Rong, Fu Chengxue, Lu Longtian and Qi Long are the third type. What they pursue is more an ideal. Li Yihe and Chen Sheng are between Wang Hu and Murong Shu. In fact, there is another type of person, that is himself, what exactly is he pursuing?
Perhaps it was because of the indifference after waking up, I no longer thought about the achievements of the world, nor was I too persistent in the pursuit of martial arts. Instead, I was more interested in the ultimate principles of heaven and life. Whenever I gained a little, I felt that it was a great satisfaction, but it was a bit similar to the feeling of practicing Taoism.
"The immortal cultivates his body and practices his emotions, and finally breaks the void after his great enlightenment... Is there really such a state?" Shen Lang wished he could get everything done now, establish the Xiayin Sect, and then bring Yun Niang, his children, his disciples and friends to laugh and provoke the mountains and forests and comprehend the way of heaven. Wouldn't it be nice?
Chapter completed!