Combat strength." Gongzi Xing said.

Duke Lu Wangshupan was originally nodding his head while listening, but when he heard the name "Meng Xu", he still frowned unconsciously.

The reason is that Meng Xu was born in the Meng family, and the Meng family is one of the three most powerful families in the family of Lu Guoqing. The Prince of Lu had no choice but to lose this time. On the one hand, he called for

The Lu people in the country unite to fight against the national calamity. On the other hand, they also hope to get the support of Sanhuan.

Of course, Sanhuan chose to support Lu Wanggong Shupan. After all, once the Lu State was attacked and destroyed by the Chu army, Sanhuan would also lose everything they owned. Therefore, Lu Wanggong Shupan was not worried that these people would not work hard.

.

But what made Lu Wanggong Shupan unhappy was that while Sanhuan was responding to his appeal, he was also secretly increasing his strength. For example, he was trying every means to hold the military power of the new army in his hands, and to use this to recommend members of his clan.

The people of the clan were officials, and the most taboo thing for Prince Lu was that Sanhuan took advantage of this incident to attract people's support.

This once again fueled Prince Lu's distrust of Sanhuan.

But unfortunately, even though he was on full defense against Sanhuan, he had nothing to do against the latter, because in Lu State, except for his royal family, no one could compete with Sanhuan's power. This made King Lu even

I tried several times to suppress Sanhuan, but I couldn't find a suitable target - the royal family couldn't take action and deliberately target Sanhuan, a Qing clan force, right?

"We will discuss this matter later. At present, you and I only need to consider how to resist the Chu army's offensive in the coming year after Qi General Tian Dan and the three armies of Langya Army, Beihai Navy, and Jimo Army withdraw from Lu State..." said

At this point, Prince Lu Shupan had a worried expression on his face.

Seeing this, the young master asked in confusion: "Father, you have issued an edict. In the past few days, Qufu alone has recruited 30,000 troops, not to mention other counties and cities. I believe that it will be possible to raise the army in the coming year."

If it reaches two to three hundred thousand, why would you..."

After hearing this, Prince Lu took a long breath and showed a bitter smile on his face.

It cannot be denied that Gong Zixing is right. According to the trend in recent days, when spring comes next year, it is really possible for the Lu State to gather an army of more than 200,000.

But the question is, when two countries fight, does the key to victory or defeat only lie in the soldiers?

No, the real key lies in the general!

The commander's ability is a crucial factor in determining the outcome of the battlefield. Just like Wei Gongzi Run, with only 30,000 Wei soldiers, he was able to defeat Yangcheng Lord Xiong Tuo's 160,000 army; with 50,000 Wei soldiers alone, It can simultaneously suppress Shouling Junjingshe's 100,000 Juyang army and General Xiang Mo's 500,000 Fu Lisai Chu army.

If the state of Lu also had a handsome man like Wei Gongzi Run, why would the prince of Lu be so worried about his defeat?

However, what Lu State lacks most is generals. The generals in charge of the army in Lu State now, such as Ji Wu, Meng Xu, etc., in fact, in the view of Prince Shupan of Lu, none of them can help Lu State repel the Chu army. The talent of a general.

When it comes to this matter, Lu Wanggong Shupan's mood is inevitably a bit complicated. He not only hopes to use the Chu army's invasion to weaken Sanhuan, a serious problem, but at the same time, he does not want Sanhuan to be defeated and lead to the defeat of Lu State. In danger of national subjugation.

"I, Da Lu, don't have anyone to share my worries and repel the Chu army?"

Lu Wanggong Shupan sighed and said.

As soon as he finished speaking, he heard a voice coming from the beam: "Yes!"

Hearing this, Lu Wang Gong Shupan and his son changed their expressions. The latter immediately stood up, drew out the sword from his waist and blocked it in front of his father. He shouted towards the beam: "Why are you so young? Why are you hiding your head and showing your tail?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a figure jumping down from the beam. When he landed, he made almost no sound. Duke Shupan and Prince Xing of Lu were surprised to see him.

"Who are you?" I saw Young Master Xing pointing his sharp sword at that figure and shouted in a deep voice: "What is your intention to sneak into the palace?"

The figure pointed at by Gongzi Xing with a sharp sword from a distance was undoubtedly Jin Gou sent by Huan Hu to deliver the invitation. After listening to Gongzi Xing's words, he said lightly: "If the old man really has any intention towards the two of you, what else can he do?" Why bother to make a sound?"

There is indeed some truth to this, because if Jin Gou had not made a sound on the beam just now, Prince Lu, Gong Shupan and Gongzi Xing, in fact, would not have known that a thief had actually sneaked into the palace beam.

At this time, the guards outside the hall had also heard the commotion in the hall, and they rushed in one after another. They were shocked to see Jin Gou, a stranger in black, standing in the hall, and they were shocked and surrounded him.

However, at this moment, Prince Lu Shupan waved his hand and signaled: "Everyone, please step back."

The guards looked at each other in confusion, and after hesitating for a while, they finally exited the hall one by one.

And Gong Zixing, at the signal of Lu Wang Gong Shupan, put the sharp sword in his hand back into the scabbard.

"Listen to what your Excellency said, is there anyone who can help Gu Gu to relieve his worries and defend him against Chu's army?" Duke Shupan of Lu asked while carefully looking at Jin Gou dressed as an assassin.

"Exactly!" Jin Gou nodded and said, "My master heard that King Lu issued a message and learned that your country needs help, so he sent me to deliver the greeting letter."

"It is rare for you to deliver greetings in this way." Prince Lu Shupan chuckled lightly.

He just thought about it again and again, and felt that the black-clad assassin in front of him didn't seem to be coming to harm his father and son - otherwise, there would be no need for the other party to make a sound on the beam.

Thinking of this, Prince Lu Shupan simply stepped forward in person. Under Jin Gou's surprised eyes, he reached out and took the greeting card from the latter's hand, and glanced at the signature: "Huan Hu of Pei County... Huan Hu? This name seems to be in

Where have you heard of it?"

After muttering a few words, he suddenly thought of something and said in surprise: "Your master, is he not the great thief Huan Hu who is wanted by the whole country of Wei?"

"Exactly!" Jin Gou said with some pride.

You must know that among the felons wanted by the whole country, Huan Hu is honored to be ranked second because he led the cavalry bandits to attack the camp of Wei Emperor Zhao Si, and has become the unpardoned felon in the Wei State - as for the first

The title is undoubtedly Xiao Luan, the Crown Prince of Nan Yanhou.

Being wanted by the powerful Wei State, but still alive to this day, Prince Lu Shupan felt that this Huan Hu might indeed be somewhat capable.

"Huan Hu...why does he say he can share his worries?"

Shaking the greeting card in his hand, Lu Wanggong Shupan asked calmly.

After hearing this, Jin Gou chuckled and said: "It seems that His Majesty King Lu has never paid attention to my master?" At this point, he introduced: "My master currently occupies the Peixian area and has tens of thousands of Suiyang troops in his hands.

, fully equipped with clothes and armor, all elites..."

In fact, only half of the Suiyang Army under Huan Hu, that is, about 30,000, can be said to be fully equipped. The rest of the army is far behind in terms of equipment and is not much better than the Beibo Army. There is nothing we can do about it.

, after all, Huan Hu, as a big bandit in Song County, was wanted by the Wei State. Even if he was a smuggling merchant, no one dared to risk being disliked by the Wei State and trade with Huan Hu privately. This made Huan Hu even

The wealth left by Nangong Yao was stolen, but it could not be exchanged for weapons, equipment or food.

But at this moment, of course, Jin Gou tried his best to brag about the good things, so that Lu Wanggong Shupan would pay attention to Huan Hu.

"Seven to eighty thousand troops? Everyone is well-dressed and well-trained?"

It has to be said that after hearing Jin Gou's boast, Prince Lu Shupan was surprised and happy.

Surprisingly, if what Jin Gou said is true, the military strength possessed by the great thief Huan Hu has almost caught up with the available army of the Lu State. It is impossible to imagine how this great thief who started from scratch ended up like this.

Highly; and what is gratifying is that Lu Wanggong Shupan has also heard that among the opponents that Wei Gongzi Run has never defeated, there is also Huan Hu - this incident alone is enough to make Lu Wanggong Shupan pay special attention to Huan Hu.

Pay attention to.

"Where is your master now?" Lu Wanggong Shupan asked in surprise.

Jin Gou bowed his head and replied respectfully: "I am already at the posthouse in the city, waiting for His Majesty King Lu to summon him."

Hearing this, Duke Shupan of Lu was secretly happy.

After pondering for a moment, he turned to Young Master Xing and said, "Xing, please take General Huan Hu to the palace on your behalf."

Glancing at Jin Gou, the young master hesitated to speak, and finally nodded.
Chapter completed!