Chapter 877: Really Good Calculation

Ning Chen naturally did not sleep when he returned to his room.

He was holding a pen in his hand, studying the map with full concentration, and occasionally drawing marching routes on the map.

He had to fight to the capital as soon as possible.

Before he occupied Lingzhou, Zhang Tianlun had been so crazy that he forced Emperor Xuan and Concubine Zhao to commit suicide.

Now that he occupied Lingzhou, this beast would definitely be even more crazy.

He was very worried about Emperor Xuan.

Raised before birth, it is difficult to return in a hundred generations.

He traveled to this world, and it was Emperor Xuan who kept him well fed and clothed, and it was also Emperor Xuan who showed him all kinds of favors.

Although Emperor Xuan was not his biological father, the one who raised him, spoiled him, and loved him was Emperor Xuan.

But now if you want to attack Liangzhou, you have to guard against one person, that is Kang Luo.

This grandson is eyeing Liangzhou covetously. If he attacks Liangzhou himself, this grandson will definitely not be idle.

If Kang Luo and the Liangzhou army attack from the front and back, it will be troublesome!

What Ning Chen is thinking about now is, is there any way to take Liangzhou as quickly as possible before Kang Luo can react?

Just when he was having a headache, he heard Pan Yucheng talking to someone outside.

"Mr. Le, His Majesty is tired and is resting. Why don't you go back first?"

Ning Chen shouted to the door: "Old Pan, let Xiao Xixi come in!"

Xiao Yanxi usually doesn't look for him. If she looks for him, it means she has received some news?

The door opened.

Xiao Yanxi walked in.

Ning Chen looked at her, "Is there any news?"

Xiao Yanxi nodded.

"Good news or bad news? I am in a bad mood now, please don't let it be bad news again!"

Xiao Yanxi said: "Two news, one good news, and the other mixed news."

Ning Chen smiled and said: "Then tell me the good news first!"

Xiao Yanxi said: "General Yuan and General Qi have successfully taken Xiuzhou."

Ning Chen's eyes lit up and a smile appeared on his face.

However, before he received Yuan Long's report, Xiao Yanxi had already received the news. It seems that the intelligence network of Taichu Pavilion is really not simple.

Although he expected to take Xiuzhou, he still couldn't hide his happiness when he actually took it.

"What's the other news?"

Xiao Yanxi said: "Leng Wenyan rebelled!"

Ning Chen was stunned for a moment, "Who is Leng Wenyan?"

Xiao Yanxi said: "The confidant of Emperor De, the Western Border Army was originally led by King Wu, but later Leng Wenyan replaced King Wu.

A while ago, Xiliang broke through Xiguan City, and Leng Wenyan led his army to retreat to Bianzhou and proclaimed himself king, known as King Wen."

Ning Chen was stunned, and couldn't help but snorted, sarcastically saying: "Zhang Tianlun's confidant betrayed Zhang Tianlun... This waste has made himself a joke."

Xiao Yanxi said: "Now that Daxuan is torn apart, there will be no shortage of such things in the future. The princes of all walks of life will definitely rise up one after another and proclaim themselves kings.

The reason why I say this news is mixed is that the good thing is that Leng Wenyan betrayed Emperor De, which can make you happy. The bad thing is that you will have to clean up these messes in the future."

Ning Chen's mouth twitched fiercely, and he couldn't laugh anymore!

If the various princes rise up, they will have to deal with these people themselves in the future.

He shook his head and smiled bitterly, "It's really a mixed bag!"

Ning Chen said, his eyes fell on the map, and suddenly his eyes condensed.

Leng Wenyan rebelled, which means that Zhang Tianlun is in urgent need of troops.

The 70,000 to 80,000 troops in Liangzhou were withdrawn from Yangzhou, and their combat power is insufficient.

There are only tens of thousands of troops in the capital.

If Zhang Tianlun wants to fight against himself, there are only two ways.

First, transfer the troops back to the East Territory.

But if so, it is equivalent to handing over Xiangzhou and other places in the East Territory to the Zhaohe Kingdom.

He should not be so crazy as to give up his territory.

Second, of course, he will join forces with Kang Luo.

But if he joins forces with Kang Luo, he will bear the infamy of the ages.

But he is desperate now, and he may really join forces with Kang Luo.

Ning Chen narrowed his eyes and thought.

The army in the East Territory cannot be defended.

But the Nanyue army can catch them off guard.

Ning Chen pointed his finger at a place called Baizheling on the map.

This place is full of hills, which is most suitable for ambushes.

If the army is hidden here, when the Nanyue army goes to Liangzhou, they can be caught off guard.

Ning Chen looked up at Xiao Yanxi, "Xiao Xixi, help me keep a close eye on the Nanyue army. Any disturbance must be reported to me immediately."

Xiao Yanxi nodded, then looked at him, hesitant to speak.

Ning Chen asked, "What's wrong? Is there anything else?"

Xiao Yanxi said, "Look, Taichu Pavilion has done so many things for you. Isn't it time to pay for it?

You also know that intelligence gathering is the most expensive... You said at the beginning that you would be responsible for the cost of Taichu Pavilion's intelligence network."

Ning Chen's mouth twitched slightly.

He was rich at the beginning, but now he has an army of 200,000 or 300,000, and his family assets are almost empty.

"Uh...Xiao Xixi, you see, I have an army of 200,000 or 300,000 now, and I need money everywhere. Let's put it on hold...I will pay you by the end of this year, how about that?"

Xiao Yanxi waited for him, "Everyone knows that Lingzhou and Xiuzhou are among the richest states. You now occupy the two richest states in Daxuan, and you still dare to say that you are poor?"

Ning Chen laughed dryly, "Isn't this still not sorted out? Besides, these wars are one after another...Fighting wars costs money more than spying...I will pay you by the end of this year.

If you don't believe it, I can make you my concubine. I will never lie to my own woman, right? "

Xiao Yanxi: "......"

"Your Majesty made such a good plan, it all jumped in my face!"

Ning Chen smiled bitterly, "Xiao Xixi, it's really difficult for me. I don't have any money, so I can only pay with my flesh for the time being!"

Xiao Yanxi stared at him warily, "Okay, let's settle the accounts at the end of that year... Your Majesty speaks so eloquently, I believe that His Majesty will never do anything he says without saying anything."

This dog man is really good at planning, and he also wants to gain both people and wealth. What a beautiful idea!

"Your Majesty, the common people must retreat!"

Seeing that Xiao Yanxi couldn't get any money, she was in a hurry... If she stayed any longer, she would risk getting herself involved.

Ning Chen touched his nose. It wasn't that he was stingy. In fact, money was used everywhere now, and every penny had to be spent wisely.

He was about to continue studying the battle plan when Tantai Qingyue arrived.

"Xiao Danzi, do you have something to do with me?"

Tantai Qingyue seemed to be in a good mood, her eyebrows curved, "His Majesty should have captured Xiuzhou, right?"

Ning Chen was slightly startled, then nodded, "Did Xiao Yanxi tell you?"

Tantai Qingyue shook her head, "You guessed it! Xiuzhou doesn't have many garrison troops, and it hasn't been on the battlefield for a long time, so its combat effectiveness is not strong... Counting the time, Xiuzhou should be in your hands!"

Ning Chen smiled and said: "Yes, I just got the news that Yuan Long has occupied Xiuzhou."

Tantai Qingyue said: "Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

"Um?"

Ning Chen looked at her with a strange expression.

Tantai Qingyue said: "Congratulations to Your Majesty for taking over the two richest states in Daxuan. Then should I pay back the grain and grass that I lent to Xiliang?"

Ning Chen: "......"