Chapter 617: Gu Rong's Weakness
Before midnight, three Yimu Wind-Drive Shuttles took advantage of the night to slowly sail away from Sixi Mountain and headed towards Beilie Mountain. Because of the bloated boat-shaped bottom, their speed was very slow, and the continuous harsh clangs and creaking sounds penetrated the quiet night, which could be heard for more than ten miles away. It was like three old men, chatting about showing off their great martial arts when they fought in the outer seas in the past.
This kind of thing cannot be caught up and escaped when encountering enemy. It is undoubtedly a death sentence when used in the battle situation in Baishan. However, shortly after the battle of the offshore was overloaded, Chu Qinmen had experienced the use of overload during the war, and two offshore shuttles described by Baishan people as thin skin and large fillings, only one new Yimu Wind Shuttle that was delivered by the South Chumen is available for use.
In the second-level beast ship, the number of silver-backed camel rays was also reduced compared to before the battle, and was about half to half of the nine-winged eagle specialized in Black Wind Valley. Although the nine-winged eagle was fast, its man-carrying weight was average, and its food was large and ferocious, and the cost of raising it was far less than that of camel rays. There were some purple-capped spirit cranes from the Qi Yunchu family, which was even more pitiful. They were so wise that they were slightly unsatisfied with their hands, and they were quite intelligent and dared not even obeyed the orders.
The same is true for the second-level pack beasts. Most of the crocodile water spirit turtle was disposed of after the war, and the rest were brought back to Baishan because there was no sea to live, and now they are all sick.
These are all the consequences of the battle in the offshore seas, not to mention the decline in the number of monks caused by deaths and injuries and migration.
The vitality has not yet recovered, which refers to the current situation.
The three ships flew around the north and then suddenly returned south. They formed a font shape at the northern foot of Siguo Mountain. More than a hundred Chu and Qin monks flew down from above. Under the command of Qi Mo'an, they began to set up formations and prepare for long-term persistence.
At the beginning of the 19th century, the main forces of the five thousand Chu Qin and the Southern Chu coalition were lined up and slowly walked out of the mountain gate with the baggage and carrying beasts. They entered the formation arranged by Qi Mo'an, and stood at the position of the skilled [Chaos Golden Shadow Formation], and took the position of advancing at any time.
That's all.
Yes, Qi Xiu, who had just mobilized his vassals, actually didn't plan to go to Beilie Mountain so early, so there weren't many people in the flying shuttle, but with a fake shot, the main force of the coalition forces would not make any moves in a short period of time.
After all, he wanted to buy time for the Qiyun Chu family monks to go south, but he did not want the vassals of each family to be so cautious and come out as soon as possible to determine the general direction, so as not to make everyone's small calculations. There is another advantage in doing so, that is, it is to cause concerns to the Lihuo Alliance army that has surrounded Beilie Mountain, otherwise they would be freed to divide their troops to plunder the entire northern part of Chu and Qin, which would be even more harmful.
After repeated declines, Qi Xiu had to choose to bear the morale losses caused by doing so.
It’s just a matter of the two evils to be the least.
Not only this one, Qi Xiu has to face all kinds of similar choices on almost all issues, and it is extremely difficult to think about it.
Gu Tan was captured, and among the remaining Chu and Qin Jindans, Qin Changfeng was too influenced by Nangong Yanran, so Xiong Shisi could not be completely loyal. Duo Luosen and Mingzhen have never participated in specific customs, so Qi Xiu arranged for Zhan Jianfeng to connect with the late Meng Ye as a law enforcement, and actually took charge of defense in the mountains.
In this way, the monks of the initial family, such as Yu Qing'er and Kan Xuan, will definitely be united around Zhan.
Mingzhen can eliminate demons in the outer sea, but it will not work very well in the face of the battles in Baishan. As Gu Tan’s wife, she will definitely not oppose the peace with the Lihuo Alliance in the future. Without the support of the initial family, she can be used as a nominal guard of Sigushan, stay in the mountains, supervise and rely on each other with Zhan.
But in this way, the coalition forces would lose an extremely excellent vanguard commander. In order to withdraw Ming and Zhan restraint, Qi Xiu brought Nangong Yanran and a group of disciples of the Qin family, as well as Nangong Xiang, Guo Bao and Lu Man, and others with them. In the future, when they understand the profound meaning of it, they will inevitably bury their unhappiness in their hearts, which Qi Xiu has to bear.
To Qin Changfeng, Nangong Yanran, and Qi Xiu said that he would fight to the end of the Lihuo Alliance.
To Mingzhen, he will tell you the truth about the war to promote peace.
Regarding Xiong Shisi, he also said that he would never sit idly by and watch Beilie Mountain fall.
He kept inspiring people to prevent people from changing their minds.
For the monks stranded in Siguofang, he said that he could let them go and try to reduce the pressure on Siguoshan's internal defense as much as possible. He also released the news that Chu and Qin had gone north through them. At the same time, he recruited them vigorously, and did not miss the possibility of adding combat power.
He drove away the Zhongxing Meimei, who was close to the inside, because the other party's position was bound to contrary to his general policy of promoting peace with war. For He Huanzong, Chu Qin would be better off fighting with Li Huo to the end and never sit idly by and watch the two sides discuss peace. Zhongxing Meimei people would inevitably move up and down in the Chu-Qin formation, buying Xiong Shisi's vassals for the interests of He Huanzong, and at the same time, they could suddenly use ruthless hands at critical moments and kidnap the Chu-Qin League into He Huanzong's chariot.
At the same time, he frequently asked for help from He Huanzong and Qingdanmen. Naturally, the more it would be better for external help.
Speaking of external assistance, the Yan Guimen and Sanghaimen were missed among his requests. After all, Yan Muyun and Sang Jia, the two sect leaders who are still under the protection of the three generations, cannot be difficult. Everyone knows that these two families cannot participate in such a large-scale battle, and making rash requests will only increase embarrassment, and may instead harm the relationship between the two parties.
Governing a big country is like cooking a small freshman. Qi Xiu carefully used all seemingly contradictory strategies and moved firmly towards his desired goal.
Behind him is Chu Qin, who has just experienced twenty years of overseas battles and is very powerful. This is his hard work, his confidence, and the fruitful fruits he has produced over the past two hundred years of hard work.
Those who want to leave have moved to Haichu, and those who want to rebel have followed Qin Guangyao and Luo Zi started it, just like the pus on scabies. Once squeezed out, the human body will become stronger.
Today, the loyalty and ability of the monks in the upper, middle and lower classes of Chu Qin are absolutely unquestionable. Qin Changfeng ignored Qin Guangyao's incitement. Mingzhen was still able to endure the overall situation of Chu and Qin under the provocation of Nangong Yanran. Gu Tan's intelligence system can abandon the view of the portal and quickly turn to Qin Changfeng to provide a steady stream of information. Meng Ye, Yu Zicheng, Yao Qing, Yu Qing'er and others have performed even more brilliantly.
Song Zhongqian of Shuanglian Mountain has been persistent to this day. For example, monks with a pirate status in Beilie Mountain Xiong Futing and Kongqu Mountain Qi Mo'an and other vassal families, they are afraid that they will stand on the side of Chu Qinmen at the critical moment, rather than blindly supporting the family. Even the casual cultivators such as Guo Ze who are far away in Baisha Mountain and whose joint strength has faintly surpassed the master's family can stand firm at this time and do not betray them.
The other low-level monks followed the Chu Qin flag from Baishan to the outer sea, and then returned from the outer sea! The mountain was hardworking and extremely proud of being a member of Chu Qin.
"Where can you get this disciple, what else can you ask for?"
In the formation outside the mountain, Qi Xiu looked at the vivid faces in the formation from afar, and his mood became more and more peaceful and calm.
He will recall all the interactions with Gu Rong from the beginning to the present.
"He? It can't be my opponent."
What Qi Xiu is worried about now is the Spirit Wood Alliance. The soul contract was signed with Chai Yi. If the other party dies suddenly and the Lihuo Alliance launches a surprise attack from the south, I am afraid that the situation will be difficult to support.
He was not sure about Chai Yi's plan, but he could see that there was a delicate balance relationship here. The earlier Chu and Qin exposed the intention to make peace, the more unfavorable it was for He Huanzong. Therefore, they were likely not to restrain Lingmu and tacitly allow him to attack Chu and Qin, and first lead to the disaster. In that case, Chu and Qin would not seek peace, which would lead to a great disaster.
The longer Chu Qin and Li Huo fight, the more unfavorable it is to the Five Elements Alliance, or the Four Elements Alliance. They will never want to see them dragging in the north for a long time. At that time, they will definitely be desperate and make a desperate move. Even if they cannot destroy Chu Qin, they will suffer a loss, and no one can think of it.
It is a war or a harmony, when to fight and when to reconcile, this degree must be carefully grasped.
In an ideal state, that is, Qi Xiu, Chai Yi, Gu Rong, Zhongxing Jun, Yingbo and others are all top political experts, this degree should not exist now. Since we have chosen to break up and fight, it is impossible for a balance point that can be accepted in a short period of time. Both sides have just set up their formation and the victory or defeat is unpredictable. Who would easily argue?
Qi Xiuhe, He Huanzong, Qingdan Sect, and even Huanjian Sect could not accept it. This was not the time when Chu Qin was in the last time when the Baishan melee was fighting. Baishan Sword Sect reversed and the strength was easy. He Huanzong would never let Chu Qin go, a life-saving straw. If you want to keep it alone, I will take you together and be unlucky. Although Zhongxingjun would not say that, he would definitely do it. Qi Xiu dare not gamble.
Qi quit, the Four Alliance will never allow Chu Qin to drag its main force to the north, but...
This "but" is entirely based on Qi Xiu's understanding of Gu Rong. He was not clear about Chai Yi's evaluation of Gu Rong, but he also accurately understood Gu Rong's character weakness, because of this weakness, the word "du" mentioned above, had room for maneuver.
"What!?"
In the outer tent of Beilieshan, Lang Ji Gao, who received the news, was shocked, "Qi Xiu showed up? And the Chu-Qin coalition forces moved? So fast?"
"Yes."
The disciples sent a message and reported: "The Chu and Qin army have set up their formations in the northern part of Siguo Mountain and are always ready to advance. For the safety of the rear, they took the initiative to send away the passing monks who stayed in Siguo Square. This information was obtained from them."
"Take it again!"
Lang Jigao hurriedly ordered, "Send an order to withdraw all the people who swept the land, gather and set up a formation! Send a message to Qifucheng, telling Gu Rong that I will consolidate my army on the southern foot of Beilie Mountain to wait for the rest of the army, and order him... No, please lead the rear army to reinforce according to the plan and prepare for a decisive battle! There is also news from Lingmu."
"yes!"
"Report!"
Just as everyone here was about to act according to their orders, someone suddenly came to report, "Outside, outside..." He pointed to the northern sky outside the tent, and spoke incoherently.
Chapter completed!