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Chapter 981: Chapter 407: The Six Major Military Expeditions Chapter 981: Chapter 407: The Six Major Military Expeditions ‘I suppose when the real purpose of Great Chu is revealed, the world will surely be shocked.’

As Lu Yuan thought this, he looked down at Zheng’s diplomat Li Hu, who had just finished stating his purpose and was nervously looking at him, and said with a smile, “Since Zheng Kingdom is so warm-hearted, and our two countries have always been on good terms, now that your country is in difficulty, Great Chu naturally cannot sit idly by.

I agree to dispatch troops.”

Upon hearing this, Li Hu was overjoyed and hurriedly said his thanks, “Thank you, Your Majesty.

The grace of Great Chu…”

“Eh, I haven’t finished speaking yet.”

Lu Yuan interrupted Li Hu and then said solemnly, “Yangxia County is, after all, far from the heartland of Great Chu.

It is inconvenient for me to transport food and supplies there.

Therefore, if Zheng Kingdom desires the aid of Great Chu’s troops, you must first stockpile enough supplies in Yangxia County for one million soldiers to use for half a year.

That way, my army won’t risk running short of supplies.

Messenger, what do you think?

Can Zheng Kingdom agree to my demand?”

Facing the stern gaze of the Chu Emperor, Li Hu felt pressured, but considering that he had already offered up an entire county, the sacrifice was already substantial.

The supplies for a million men for half a year were indeed vast, but they were essential for confronting the people of Liang.

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After all, one can’t invite people to put on a show and then expect them to bring their own provisions, right?

Chu State isn’t that kind of a sap!

With this thought, Li Hu finally made up his mind and looked up, “Your Majesty, I agree to this demand on behalf of my country.”

Lu Yuan revealed a smile upon hearing this, “The envoy is magnanimous.

Tonight, I will hold a feast in the palace, and Li Qing, you must enjoy yourself to the fullest.”

Having completed his mission, Li Hu also relaxed quite a bit, and faced with the Chu Emperor’s invitation, he showed a smile, “As an outside official, I gratefully accept.

Thank you, Your Majesty.”

That night, both in the north in Chang’an Wei Palace and in the south in Baling Chu Palace, there was ceaseless singing and dancing, with all guests and hosts thoroughly enjoying themselves.

…

Lu Yuan’s actions were swift.

After hosting a banquet for the Zheng envoy Li Hu, the next day, he had Sun Siwen, who served as the Prime Minister, continue discussing more details of the cooperation with the other side.

As for himself, he sought out Zhou Qing to discuss the matter with the Grand General.

Deep within the forest path, sunlight filtered through the gaps of leaves and branches, casting a golden radiance in the woods.

Lu Yuan walked on the cobblestone path in the hills with Zhou Qing following behind.

He said, “I have decided to dispatch a detached army to Zheng’s Yangxia County to draw the attention of Liang and support our forces on the Yangtze Battlefield to the south.”

“Your Majesty…”

Just as Zhou Qing began to speak, Lu Yuan interrupted, “Today, we’re only mentor and apprentice discussing matters.

I won’t refer to myself as ‘We’, and you don’t need to call me Emperor.

This is why I chose to talk here.

Xiaoqing, I still prefer when you call me Master.”

Looking at the respected elder in front of him, Zhou Qing felt as if he had returned to fifty years before, when he and his Master were still in Changning.

His heart warmed, and he nodded, “Yes, Master.”

Lu Yuan nodded with satisfaction, “That’s more like it.”

Since becoming emperor, he had come to increasingly understand the meaning of solitude.

The courtiers, palace maids, eunuchs, concubines, and even the Empress and his own children all revered Lu Yuan more than they expressed affection.

Everything seemed to revolve around power and interests, with endless scheming.

In the entire Chu State, or rather, in the whole world, the only ones who still treated him with their original hearts were Zhou Qing and Sun Siwen, who had risen from obscurity with him and had helped him reach this day.

Therefore, Lu Yuan always cherished these two friends and apprentices.

Except for maintaining the dignity of the emperor in public, he always tried to allow them to call him by his name or Master in private, without distinguishing between master and servant.

His aim was to preserve this true affection without letting it become tainted with anything else.

Though he felt a bit melancholic, Lu Yuan’s Dao heart was firm.

For the sake of the great cause and the Immortal Method, he quickly refocused, then asked, “Now, tell me what you think.”

“Yes, Master.”

Zhou Qing nodded and then said, “Apprentice thinks that since we will be sending troops to Yangxia County, we must prioritize elite and strong generals.

Yangxia County, located in Yuzhou, is an exclave of Great Chu, hanging isolated across the sea.

If anything happens there, we fundamentally cannot respond in time to provide support from our homeland.

Although we have the support of Zheng for the time being, temporarily solving the supply consumption for the expeditionary army, they have only guaranteed supplies for a million people for half a year; with Zheng’s national strength, they can provide no more.

And while Great Chu’s real purpose in deploying troops is to draw the attention of Liang, causing their focus and forces to be diverted to the east and neglect the Southern Territory border, this creates an opportunity for our army to cross the Yangtze for the Northern Expedition.

Once this purpose is revealed, and Wei and Liang are being defeated by us, won’t the rest of the Nine Provinces feel fear and panic?

Under the principle of ‘When the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold,’ Zheng, even if not turning from friend to enemy, won’t provide any more help should they choose to attack our forces in Yangxia County.

At that point, the million-strong army far in Yuzhou will be surrounded by enemies, with everything depending on themselves.

By then, relying on just the land of Yangxia County, it will be impossible to supply too many armies, even if the forces here manage to gain some victories, just maintaining their own consumption would be the limit.

Therefore, to ensure the safety of the forces on this path, the expeditionary soldiers must be the elite, those who can endure hardship and sustain long battles.

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The generals must be brave, competent, and good at fighting tough battles.

Otherwise, it will not be sufficient to support the situation in Yangxia County.”

Zhou Qing presented his opinion: elite troops and strong generals, capable of withstanding the rigors of war.

After listening, Lu Yuan fell into thought and after a while said, “What you’ve said makes sense.

The situation in Yangxia County is indeed unsuitable for too many people.

And to maintain sufficient combat strength there, we will need to select the elite as well.”

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