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Chapter 1334: Meeting Again in the War

More than two years passed in a flash. During this time, Zhou Chen and the Nanchen King's Army had not been idle. They had fought in many battles. Most of them were not large-scale wars, but some small rebellions, which naturally posed no threat to the Nanchen King's Army.

Over the past two years, the capital Zhongzhou has been relatively peaceful. Although Emperor Liu Hui is of average ability, he is a person who can listen to suggestions. Therefore, with Xie Chong assisting him, the court is relatively stable. The one who is relatively unstable is the Empress Dowager Qi Zhenzhen.

Empress Dowager Qi Zhenzhen was truly a promiscuous concubine. She kept countless male favorites and spent her days in extravagance and debauchery, which created a very bad atmosphere in the harem.

If it were any other emperor, he would never tolerate his mother doing such a promiscuous thing, but Liu Hui was a soft-tempered person. Moreover, because he had placed Qi Zhenzhen under house arrest, he felt full of guilt towards his mother, so he let her do whatever she wanted.

Zhou Chen was very clear about all this information, as it was all transmitted to him from Zhongzhou. The team he stayed in Zhongzhou would often use special methods to send him messages. So even though he was not in Zhongzhou, he knew a lot about the situation in Zhongzhou.

On this day, Zhou Chen and Xiao Yan sat together drinking. Over the past two years, Xiao Yan has become a regular drinking partner of Zhou Chen.

As the young King of Nanchen, although the Nanchen Army and the palace were all his people, they all respected him, honored him, and loved him. Few people could sit with him and drink and chat with him without pressure, not even his closest disciples such as Hong Xiaoyu and Zhou Tianxing.

Although he always said that they were family, it still couldn't change their deep respect for him, so it was difficult for them to completely let go when they were with him.

Xiao Yan was different. He used to be the second prince of Southern Xiao and is now the King of Fengyang of Northern Chen. He was also a monk, so he naturally did not feel inferior in front of Zhou Chen and could interact with Zhou Chen on an equal footing.

"Your Highness, why are you in such a refined mood today?"

Seeing that Zhou Chen's mood was different today, Xiao Yan asked with a little confusion.

At this time, Feng Qiao came over with food. After hearing his words, she explained with a smile, "Junior sister's mourning period is over and she is ready to leave for Xizhou. Master just received the letter."

Xiao Yan couldn't help laughing and looked at Zhou Chen with a hint of sarcasm: "So it turns out that my beloved disciple is coming back. No wonder..."

Zhou Chen smiled without saying anything. He was indeed happy. It had been more than two years, and he still really missed the girl whom he had taught for several years. He was naturally very happy to know that she was about to come back.

After Feng Qiao left, Xiao Yan spoke again, "When we met at the Galan Temple, I saw that His Highness loved Miss Yi very much. Today, it proves that my judgment at that time was correct. His Highness treats Miss Yi differently."

Zhou Chen chuckled and said, "You are a monk now, and you are so gossipy when talking about love affairs?"

Xiao Yan had been with Zhou Chen for such a long time that he was used to Zhou Chen often saying words and phrases that he had never heard of. He also understood what gossip Zhou Chen was talking about.

"I was also a prince in the past, and I also had a beautiful wife and concubines in the palace. Although I am married now, I understand the feelings of men and women. Moreover, Your Highness has admitted that there is love between you and Miss Yi."

"Haha, you're trying to trick me. Feelings don't necessarily have to be between men and women. They can also be between family members or friends."

"Your Highness, do you believe what you are saying now?"

Xiao Yan teased for a while, and then said: "I think Miss Yu also misses Your Highness very much. As soon as the mourning period is over, she can't wait to return to Xizhou. Your Highness, who do you think she is so eager to come back for?"

Zhou Chen did not feel embarrassed at all because of being teased by Xiao Yan. Instead, he replied nonchalantly: "You are a monk. Don't you understand the principle of seeing through but not speaking out?"

Xiao Yan smiled happily: "I understand, of course I understand, I just didn't expect that the great little Prince Nanchen would actually have a day of missing someone. Miss Yu is so lucky, and His Highness is also so lucky."

"Stop talking nonsense and drink."

The two clinked glasses of wine with each other.

Putting down the wine glass, Xiao Yan suddenly changed the subject: "Your Highness, don't blame me for being nosy. In order to reassure the royal family, you swore such a poisonous oath. This may become an obstacle between you and Miss Yi. After all, Miss Yi is the daughter of the Yi family, the most prestigious family in Northern Chen."

Zhou Chen just smiled calmly. He clinked glasses with Xiao Yan again and said, "When you reach the mountain, there will always be a way out. I appreciate your kindness and concern."

"Hearing what Your Highness said, I believe you have an idea in mind. It is I who am worrying for nothing."

A few days later, Zhou Chen was sitting in the commander's tent in the military camp outside the city, with Xiao Yan standing on his right.

Hong Xiaoyu and others escorted a middle-aged man who was dressed in fancy clothes, looked rather embarrassed and had a face full of reluctance, into the general's tent.

"Master, the person has been brought here."

Zhou Chen looked at the middle-aged man in front of him. This man was Liu Changshan, a member of the royal family who had rebelled not long ago. His army was defeated by King Nanchen's army not long ago, and he himself was captured.

"Liu Changshan, do you have anything else to say?"

Liu Changshan then raised his head with a look of disdain on his face: "I don't feel wronged for losing to you, Little King Nanchen. I'll give you my life."

Zhou Chen was really speechless. Take the Northern Chen Dynasty. It was okay that other princes rebelled, but even the Liu royal family itself was constantly rebelling. The ability of centralization was really too poor. Except for the Zhongzhou area, the emperor's orders had almost no authority when they reached the local areas.

Zhou Chen was too lazy to say more to Liu Changshan. He waved his hand and let Hong Xiaoyu take him away.

"What is your highness thinking about?" Xiao Yan suddenly asked.

"Nothing, I'm just sighing. Power is something that can easily lead people astray. Just like Liu Changshan, as a member of the royal family, his life is already more luxurious and comfortable than most people in the world, but he is still unsatisfied and wants more. He never understands the principle of contentment."

"Your Highness's realm is not something that ordinary people can achieve. If everyone in the world is like Your Highness, knowing how to be contented, how could there be wars in the world again? Human desires are infinite. Once you get something, you want more..."

Xiao Yan started chatting with him about Zhou Chen. Both of them were at a level beyond that of ordinary people, so their conversation was quite in-depth.

"Your Highness, do you think that if the world can be unified, war can be avoided?"

"Unification? Let's not talk about whether the world can be unified. Even if it is unified, can the people live well? When the country prospers, the people suffer; when the country perishes, the people suffer."

Xiao Yan clapped his hands and praised: "When a country prospers, the people suffer; when a country perishes, the people suffer. Your Highness's words really describe the suffering of the people of the world. I admire you."

"No need for compliments, I just see too many of them."

Yes, he had indeed seen too much. He had experienced the ancient world several times alone, and he had participated in hundreds or thousands of wars. His men had already killed many people.

But even though he had been the emperor for decades, he had to admit that the lives of the common people were only slightly better. In a truly prosperous era, only the nobles and officials would live a life of luxury and debauchery. The greatest benefit for the common people might be that they did not have to worry about being exiled, and could keep their lives safe and lead a hard and ordinary life.

Although he is a time traveler and has lived for many years, honestly speaking, never expect one person to change the world, unless it is a high-level world where one person can suppress the world.

It's not that he didn't make reforms during the years he was emperor, but to be honest, it's not a big problem if you push the times forward a little bit, but if you push too fast and take too big steps, you will ultimately fail. He had experienced it himself, so he understood it better.

It is precisely because he has experienced so much that he has become more open-minded. The world will be the same without anyone. He relies on the system to enjoy life, not to save the world. He is not a saint, and he does not have that kind of awareness. Why should he make his life so tiring?

"Master, this is an expedited letter from Xizhou City."

Zhou Chen took the urgent letter handed over by Hong Xiaoyu, opened it and saw that it was a letter asking for help from the siege of Yongcheng. There were too many rebellions in Northern Chen, and the princes in various places were all indifferent to the matter. Therefore, the Southern Chen King’s army could not put down the rebellion alone, and often received such letters of help.

But this time it was different. He remembered that in the plot, Yongcheng was besieged. Li Shiyi agreed to Yang Shao's request to rescue Yongcheng, but was besieged in Yongcheng. In the end, his third disciple Xie Yun was seriously injured and became disabled.

Now that he knew about this, he naturally wouldn't let it happen.

"Xiao Yu, immediately mobilize 10,000 cavalrymen and send them to the battlefield to rescue Yongcheng."

When Hong Xiaoyu heard this, he immediately looked embarrassed: "Master, isn't it a bit too few to bring only 10,000 cavalrymen?"

Xiao Yan also advised: "Your Highness, General Hong is right. We don't even know the situation in Yongcheng very well now. We shouldn't bring only such a small number of troops."

Zhou Chen said in a deep voice: "Speed ​​is of the essence in war. I am worried that something unexpected will happen."

Xiao Yan seemed to be thinking about something, and then he said in a deep voice, "Your Highness is worried about Miss Ji's convoy? I remember that Miss Ji has already set out from Qinghe County and will pass through Yongcheng on the way to Xizhou. Your Highness is worried that Miss Ji and her group will encounter the rebels near Yongcheng?"

Zhou Chen looked at him in surprise. This military advisor was indeed competent. He guessed his concerns before he said anything.

"Part of it."

That is indeed one part, and the other part is naturally about Xie Yun.

"Xiao Yu, go and recruit the troops."

Seeing that Zhou Chen had made up his mind, Hong Xiaoyu said no more. As it concerned the safety of her junior sister, she was indeed worried.

Ten thousand troops were quickly assembled. Before setting off, Zhou Chen said to Xiao Yan, "Military Advisor, Xiao Yu and I will lead ten thousand cavalrymen to Yongcheng for support. You and Feng Qiao will lead the remaining troops to support Yongcheng as well."

Xiao Yan said worriedly: "Your Highness..."

"Don't worry about me. I've been through mountains of blood and mountains of corpses. What can a mere rebel army do to me? I'm confident."

After Zhou Chen gave his instructions, he and Hong Xiaoyu led 10,000 cavalrymen to set off quickly. The cavalrymen were fast, and he didn't know what the situation was in Yongcheng, or whether Shiyi and the others had entered Yongcheng, so he had to hurry there as quickly as possible.

To him, Xian Shiyi is more important than anyone else in this world. No matter whether it is about their feelings or the mission, Xian Shiyi cannot afford to make any mistakes.

"set off!"

The Nanchen King's army was well-trained and attacked at full speed at an extremely fast speed. When they arrived at Yongcheng, they found that there was fighting going on in Yongcheng and rebels were attacking the city. On the right wing, an army was fighting with the rebels, and the flag they were holding was the dark blue flag of the Nanchen King's army.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Chen commanded his army without hesitation and charged towards the enemy's left wing.

Cavalry might not be able to attack a city, but for infantry, charging on the battlefield is absolutely invincible and unstoppable, not to mention the elite cavalry of the Nanchen King's Army led by Zhou Chen.

"kill!"

Zhou Chen, holding a Fang Tian Hua Ji, led the army and charged forward, chopping down the rebels in front of him like cutting wheat.

On the battlefield, Zhou Chen still prefers to use long weapons like the Fang Tian Hua Ji. Combined with his invincible strength, he has almost no rivals on the battlefield.

With enemy forces on both wings, the rebels quickly blew the horn of retreat and retreated in panic.

Seeing the enemy army began to retreat, Zhou Chen ordered his men to stop after only chasing them for a while. They had been running all the way here and were already exhausted, so it was not appropriate to chase them at this time.

The general of the Nanchen King’s army on the other side quickly came over and knelt on one knee in front of Zhou Chen.

"Greetings to Your Highness."

"General Gan, please stand up."

After General Gan stood up, he immediately reported to Zhou Chen that when he was on his way back, he heard that Yongcheng was under siege, so he brought his troops to support it, and he also said that he met Xi Shiyi's convoy on the way.

When Zhou Chen heard that Xi Shiyi had not arrived yet, he felt relieved. It seemed that he had arrived in time with his rapid speed. If Xi Shiyi and Xie Yun had not arrived, he could have prevented the tragedy with his own hands.

After a while, the soldier in charge of reconnaissance came back to report that the rebels had retreated ten miles away and set up camp on the spot.

Zhou Chen didn't say anything, he just directed everyone to enter the city. The governor of Yongcheng had already died in the city, so when he arrived and took over the defense of Yongcheng, he did not encounter any resistance.

Half a day later, Zhou Chen was patrolling on the city wall when he suddenly saw a group of people approaching the wall quickly.

"Master, this is the convoy of the Yi clan. It should be the Junior Sister who has arrived. I will go to greet her right away."

Hong Xiaoyu was also very excited when he saw the Yi army. He reported to Zhou Chen and after getting Zhou Chen's permission, he immediately went out of the city to welcome them.

A moment later, Hong Xiaoyu brought Shiyi and others to the city wall to meet him.

It has been more than two years since we last parted in Zhongzhou. When I saw Shiyi again, she had become more mature. Eighteen or nineteen years old is the most beautiful time for a woman. Although Shiyi is exhausted, she still can't hide her unique temperament and grace.

"Master."

When Shiyi saw Zhou Chen again, she was also extremely excited and happy. Originally, she just wanted to bring people here to relieve the predicament of Yongcheng, but she didn't expect to meet her master here. It was really a pleasant surprise. She was not prepared for the meeting.

Zhou Chen showed a gentle smile and said softly: "Eleven, you have grown up."

When I first met Xi Shiyi, she was just over thirteen years old. Now she is nineteen. Girls of this age are almost all married. It is really rare for a noble lady like her to not be married at this age.

Just as Zhou Shiyi was about to say something, Yang Shao beside him suddenly knelt down in front of Zhou Chen.

"General Yang Shao, I thank Your Highness for your rescue."

"Are you Yang Shao?"

When Zhou Chen saw this man, he couldn't help but look at him twice more. This Yang Shao could be said to be the final winner in the plot. He was brave and resourceful, ruthless, but also loyal and righteous, and had extraordinary abilities.

In short, he is a capable and ambitious person.

(End of this chapter)