xymnovel Chapter 627 Yuan Family Members within the Red Imperial Army
Chapter 627 Yuan Family Members within the Red Imperial Army
"Report—!"
A scout rushed into the tent, interrupting Shi Fuchen's thoughts. "Breaking news! Lu Fazheng, the former chief instructor of the Imperial Guards of the Great Qian Dynasty, is leading 50,000 reinforcements and is rapidly approaching Yanzhou!"
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuchen's expression hardened.
I sighed inwardly. Finally, it's here.
Originally, the more than 100,000 troops of the Great Qian Dynasty, under the leadership of Tan Mengjun, had held off the offensive of more than 200,000 Red Imperial Army under his command.
Now, with the arrival of Lufa's reinforcements, the situation facing the Crimson Imperial Army is likely to become even worse.
Faced with internal turmoil and external pressure, Shi Fuchen felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness.
Shi Fuchen sighed heavily, the worry between his brows as thick as the night outside the window, impossible to dispel.
"Go and invite Benjamin, General Gonglu, and General Yuan Hong to come for a meeting!"
Then, Shi Fuchen gave instructions to his personal guards.
Unlike most of the generals in the Crimson Guard who were loyal to the former Flame King and the Crown Prince.
Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and the Yuan family, represented by Yuan Hong, were also among those behind-the-scenes manipulators.
However, unlike those behind-the-scenes manipulators who always stayed in the shadows or relied on the Taiping Sect, the Yuan family directly chose to strongly support the Red Imperial Army of the Yan King in Yanzhou.
The Yuan family had orchestrated Shi Fuchen's rise to power!
Therefore, Shi Fuchen now has very few subordinates directly under his command, such as Yuan Shao and a handful of others.
As for other talented individuals outside the system, aside from a few with ulterior motives...
Others could naturally see that this Flame King was nothing but a puppet, having no basic control over the Crimson Imperial Army; he was a complete incompetent fool!
Therefore, naturally, not many talented people would serve him!
Upon hearing Shi Fuchen's order, the guards obeyed and left. Soon after, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the tent. Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu, and Yuan Hong entered the tent one after another, each with a solemn expression on their face.
Yuan Shao was tall and imposing with a calm demeanor, while Yuan Shu appeared more astute, with a cunning glint in his eyes.
Yuan Hong was the most robust of the three, exuding a martial arts aura that should not be underestimated.
"My lord, what urgent matter requires our immediate attention?"
Yuan Shao spoke first. He was tall and imposing, and his brows exuded an air of authority that commanded respect without anger. As one of the representatives of the Yuan family, he held a pivotal position in the Red Imperial Army.
Moreover, as one of the representatives of those who thrive in favorable circumstances and rise against the tide, Yuan Benchu was quite reliable in the early stages when things were going against the tide.
After all, he was one of the few who dared to confront Dong Zhuo head-on during the period of Dong Zhuo's usurpation of power, and uttered the famous line, "My sword has never been unsharp!"—the "God Yuan"!
"We have just received an urgent report from the scouts that Lu Fa, the former chief instructor of the Imperial Guards of the Great Qian Dynasty, is leading 50,000 elite reinforcements and is rapidly approaching Yanzhou."
"This time, the pressure our Crimson Imperial Army is facing is probably unprecedented."
Shi Fuchen raised his hand, gesturing for the three to sit down, then nodded and informed them of the message he had just received.
"I have long heard of Lu Fa. He was once highly respected in the Imperial Guard of the Great Qian Dynasty. His tactics and strategies are all top-notch. This time, he personally took command, which is indeed a great threat to us."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shu frowned, his fingers unconsciously tapping the table. He was rather thin, but his eyes were unusually gloomy. He spoke in a low voice.
"Hmph! Those behind-the-scenes manipulators of the Taiping Cult vanished without a trace at the crucial moment, leaving us to fight alone!"
"If it weren't for their previous promises, how could we have ended up in such a passive situation!"
Yuan Hong slammed his hand on the table and shouted angrily.
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"How could I not know what you all are saying? However, my Crimson Imperial Army is currently plagued by internal conflicts and is also facing a powerful enemy on the border. We are truly besieged on all sides."
"Although I am the King of Flame, I often feel powerless and my decisions are often hampered."
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuchen gave a wry smile and shook his head.
"My lord, the Crimson Imperial Army is currently rife with internal conflicts, and the relationship between you and the Fire Scale Guard is merely a facade."
"While Lufa's arrival has significantly increased external pressure, isn't it also an opportunity?"
Yuan Shao pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.
"Chance?"
Shi Fuchen looked at Yuan Shao with suspicion, secretly pondering the meaning behind his words.
"With a formidable enemy at hand, this is the best time for our lord to consolidate power and strengthen his position."
"My lord can take this opportunity to forcibly integrate the forces within the Crimson Guard under the pretext of defending Yan Province and resisting the Great Qian Dynasty, eliminate dissidents, and force the entire Crimson Guard, as well as those disloyal generals, to obey your orders."
Yuan Shao smiled slightly and continued to explain.
"What Benchu said is absolutely right. My lord can use this crisis to eliminate those forces that do not obey you one by one, while strengthening your control over the Fire Scale Guards and making them your true allies."
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shu's eyes flashed with excitement. In that case, the Yuan family might have a chance to manipulate things!
Furthermore, after overthrowing Wei Linchao, they brought the Fire Lin Guard, a branch of Daoist soldiers, under the control of the Yuan family.
Thinking of this, Yuan Shu felt a surge of restlessness.
"Moreover, we can take this opportunity to put pressure on those behind the scenes and make them understand that the survival of the Crimson Guard is directly related to their interests in Yanzhou."
"If the Red Imperial Army is defeated and killed, all their plans in Yanzhou will be in vain."
Yuan Shao paused, then added.
"What Benchu said makes sense, but the Fire Kirin Guard and its leader Wei Linchao have always been wary of me, and I'm afraid they will be difficult to control."
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuchen's heart stirred, but he immediately looked troubled and said in a deep voice.
"Although the Fire Scale Guards are strong, they are ultimately just a small force with few members. If you can demonstrate enough determination and skill to show them that following you is the only way out, they will naturally be loyal to you."
"Moreover, with a formidable enemy at hand, it is precisely the time when unity is needed. My lord can use this as an excuse to force Wei Linchao and the others to obey you and fight the enemy together."
Yuan Shao smiled slightly, speaking with confidence.
"Indeed, my lord, you must be firm and make those disloyal generals understand that the future of the Crimson Guard can only be determined by you alone."
"Only in this way can we jointly resist the attack of Daqian, and even have the opportunity to counterattack Daqian and conquer the world."
Yuan Shu, imagining the wonderful life his family would have in the Red Imperial Army, hurriedly offered his advice.
After listening, Shi Fuchen remained silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the pros and cons.
"Alright! Benchu, Gonglu, and General Yuan Hong, since things have come to this, I will proceed according to plan."
"Tomorrow, I will summon all the generals and announce the new military orders. Anyone who disobeys will be considered a traitor and will be severely punished!"
Finally, he slowly raised his head, a resolute glint in his eyes, and said ruthlessly.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao and the other two all showed delight, knowing that Shi Fuchen's move was undoubtedly a gamble.
But in this chaotic world, only by daring to take risks can one find a glimmer of hope.
Furthermore, if Shi Fuchen hadn't taken such a risky move and had simply been stalling with those stubborn elements, how would the Yuan family have had a chance?
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