Chapter 1088: Unwilling to Take Risks

At midnight that night, Ning Chen led the Ning'an Army to the outside of the city.

The 80,000 Southern Border Army had already been ready to go.

Without any extra nonsense, Ning Chen directly ordered: "Let's go!"

The army marched to Biluo City.

It takes seven days to get from Qimu City to Biluo City.

There are only 10,000 garrisons in Biluo City, so there is nothing to be afraid of!

The really difficult thing to deal with is the city guards of the Nanyue Imperial City.

Generally, the troops guarding the imperial city are elites.

However, Ning Chen was not very worried. Although the Nanyue Imperial City had 60,000 city guards, the troops were too dispersed.

Ning Chen thought of Kang Luo. What is this guy doing now?

If he knew that he had dug out his old nest, I wonder what his reaction would be? He should be so angry that he would vomit three liters of blood, right?

If he knew that he had dug out his old nest and kidnapped his beloved Kang Baobao, would he be angry to death on the spot?

Ning Chen was thinking about Kang Luo, and Kang Luo was arguing with Emperor De at this time.

Xiangzhou, the city lord's mansion, the hall is brightly lit.

Zhang Tianlun, Zong Sibai, and the two brothers Kang Luo and Kang Xiao are all there.

Kang Luo stared at Zhang Tianlun, his face livid.

"Zhang Tianlun, I'll say it again, there must be something wrong when things are abnormal... It's been so long, and Ning Chen's army hasn't arrived in Xiangzhou yet, do you think this is reasonable? There must be something fishy.

I think Ning Chen must have known that I led the troops to hide in Xiangzhou, so he marched slowly, or even kept his troops at bay... He is not retreating or advancing now, and must be waiting for reinforcements.

If we take the initiative now, we will be able to swallow up Ning Chen's 150,000 troops in one fell swoop... If we wait for him to send reinforcements, we will be the ones in trouble."

It seems that Kang Luo is really angry, calling the name of Emperor De directly.

Zhang Tianlun said with a dark face: "Ning Chen is a sinister and cunning person. How do you know that this is not his trick to lure the enemy? Maybe he has set up an ambush and is waiting for us.

Besides, what if he doesn't know that you are hiding in Xiangzhou with your army? If we take the initiative to attack, won't we be exposed?"

Kang Luo said angrily: "I can guarantee that Ning Chen must have known that I am hiding in Xiangzhou with my army, otherwise why did he stay put after passing Fenglin Gorge?

He must be waiting for reinforcements. If we don't take the initiative to attack, and wait for Ning Chen to send reinforcements, you and I will suffer."

Zhang Tianlun said: "This is just your guess...Besides, even if Ning Chen knew that you were hiding in Xiangzhou with your army, why didn't he choose to retreat? He must have dug a pit long ago, waiting for us to jump in.

So, take the initiative to attack, never."

Kang Luo was almost angry to death, he wanted to open Zhang Tianlun's brain to see if it was filled with shit?

Ning Chen now has only 150,000 troops.

If he took the initiative to attack, with 280,000 troops against 150,000, even with the Ning'an Army, he would be able to defeat Ning Chen's army in one fell swoop.

If they waited for Ning Chen's reinforcements to arrive, they would be the ones in trouble.

But Zhang Tianlun, this idiot, refused to take the initiative to attack.

In fact, Zhang Tianlun also had his own considerations.

First, he knew Ning Chen too well and had a shadow on him.

Second, there was no need for him to take risks. What if this was really Ning Chen's plan to lure the enemy? He stayed in Xiangzhou. If Ning Chen led his army to fight, he could retreat to the island if he couldn't win. If he took the initiative to attack, he couldn't run away even if he wanted to.

Kang Luo suppressed his anger and glanced at Zong Sibai.

Zong Sibai spoke slowly: "Your Majesty, I think what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Nanyue said is not without reason... Ning Chen led his army through Fenglin Gorge, designed to defeat our 20,000 cavalry, and captured Generals Bai Yixian and Zhang Xu alive.

Ning Chen, Pan Yucheng, Feng Qizhen, all three of them are from the Supervisory Department, and their interrogation methods are unmatched... General Bai and General Zhang are afraid that they can't withstand their interrogation methods.

So, he must know that the Crown Prince of Nanyue led an army of 150,000 to hide in Xiangzhou.

He didn't move his troops at this time, he must know that there is no chance of winning, waiting for reinforcements to arrive.

Your Majesty, I think it is the best policy to take the initiative at this time... When Ning Chen's reinforcements arrive, we will lose the initiative."

Zhang Tianlun narrowed his eyes slightly and stared at Zong Sibai.

Just when Kang Luo looked at Zong Sibai just now, he noticed the meaningful look in his eyes.

Zhang Tianlun looked grim, and asked coldly: "Lord Zong, do you really think the Prince of Nanyue is right?"

Zong Sibai answered subconsciously: "This old minister thinks the Prince of Nanyue's analysis makes sense."

Zhang Tianlun's face became uglier, and his voice was cold, "Really?"

Zong Sibai trembled, realizing that something was wrong... He looked up at Zhang Tianlun, and saw that his face was frighteningly cold, and he felt a chill in his heart.

He hurriedly said: "This old minister is stupid and inconsiderate, and I am sorry for making your majesty laugh at my humble opinion.

Your majesty is wise and powerful, and this old minister listens to your majesty."

Now, the East Border Army only recognizes Zhang Tianlun, and now is not the time to turn against him, so Zong Sibai naturally dare not act rashly.

Zhang Tianlun snorted coldly, his eyes moved from Zong Sibai to Kang Luo, and he said slowly: "Let's put the initiative on hold for now. It's getting late, I'm tired, and the Crown Prince of Nanyue should go to bed early."

Kang Xiao said coldly: "Don't forget, you took the initiative to seek our cooperation. Now the opportunity is right in front of you, but you are afraid to fight and miss the opportunity... With such courage, how can you cooperate with Nanyue?"

Zhang Tianlun glanced at Kang Xiao and said in a deep voice: "How dare you, how can I allow you to be arrogant in front of me? Otherwise... go and fight by yourselves?"

This is Xiangzhou, not Nanyue... He is naturally not afraid of Kang Luo.

Kang Xiao's face was extremely ugly.

Zhang Tianlun said calmly: "Although I was driven out of the capital by Ning Chen, you, the prince of Nanyue, were also driven out of the southern border of Daxuan by Ning Chen, and lost 100,000 soldiers and horses?

Although I am now in a remote corner, you Nanyue also lacks troops. We are in the same boat. Cooperation is a win-win situation. There is no such thing as one asking the other for help?

If you don't want to cooperate, I won't force you... You can take the initiative to attack, or return to Nanyue, I won't stop you.

As for joining forces to attack Ning Chen... I don't agree!

If you lose, you still have Nanyue as a backer, and you still have the confidence to regroup...If I lose, I will have nothing.

You only consider taking the initiative to attack, then I ask you, 280,000 troops can't be hidden at all...Once Ning Chen finds out, retreats to Fenglin Gorge, and guards the mouth of the gorge with artillery, how can we attack it?"

Kang Luo and others were stunned for a moment. They really didn't consider this problem.

The road in Fenglin Gorge is narrow, and it is impossible for all 280,000 troops to rush through. As long as Ning Chen guards the entrance of the gorge... it will be a situation where one man guards the pass and ten thousand men are invincible.

Zhang Tianlun looked at the reactions of several people and sneered: "Wait until you solve this problem, then come and discuss with me about taking the initiative to attack." After that, he walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back.

When he arrived outside the hall, Zhang Tianlun looked back, then waved to a sturdy middle-aged man guarding the door of the hall.

This man's name is Zhou Xing. When Zhang Tianlun was still the prince, Zhou Xing was the guard of the East Palace, responsible for protecting his safety... When Zhang Tianlun fled to Xiangzhou, he brought Zhou Xing with him.