Guarding the border: I am sanctified in the flesh

Chapter 131 After the first battle, the country of Yue seeks peace
Zhu Huai was about to take out the knife, but saw that there was another person in front of him, so he couldn't help being taken aback.

The next moment, with countless cold lights flashing, he felt a bone-chilling chill.

A black spear tip appeared out of nowhere and stabbed straight at him.

Before he had time to think about it, Zhu Huai swung his knife and slashed out.

"boom!"

The violent forces collided with each other, forming storms, ruthlessly raging.

Zhu Huai let out a scream and flew out backwards.

Blood was sprinkled in the air.

He couldn't hide the horror in his heart at this moment, Lu Fan?
In the face-to-face meeting just now, he saw Lu Fan's face clearly and guessed who it was.

My heart sank immediately.

Didn't Chu State send out experts to ambush Lu Fan on the road?

Why was Lu Fan able to appear here safe and sound?

And it came so fast?
Just as he was thinking, he saw a black shadow flash, Lu Fan had appeared in the air, and the black spear in his hand was thrown forward, stabbing at him again.

Zhu Huai finally stabilized his body and swung his knife reluctantly.

"clang!"

There was a crisp sound as the swords and guns intersected.

The violent power went along the blade, entered Zhu Huai's body in an instant, and exploded in his body.

"what!"

Screams sounded.

Zhu Huairu was hit hard, and his body fell to the ground.

The next moment, he fell directly into the Yue cavalry formation, knocking several soldiers into the air in an instant.

"boom!"

The dust was flying, and Zhu Huai fell heavily to the ground, spitting out a few mouthfuls of blood.

"Master Commander!"

The Yue cavalry was in a panic and panicked.

Zhu Huai is not only their commander in chief, but also a strong person in the innate realm. He is usually high above the others, and he is an existence they look up to.

He was even revered by them as gods.

But at this time, the aloof commander-in-chief unexpectedly fell under their feet, which was extremely miserable.

At the same time as it was unbelievable, even the belief in their hearts began to collapse.

Before they could come back to their senses, they saw another scene they would never forget.

I saw a boy in black armor descending from the sky, with a black spear carrying a powerful pressure, like a mountain, it fell heavily to the ground.

"boom!"

With a loud noise, hundreds of Yue cavalry flew out.

The powerful impact affected hundreds of Yue cavalry at the same time.

Their faces changed, a mouthful of blood spurted out, their bodies shook a few times, and they almost fell to the ground.

Zhu Huai, who was in it, vomited a few mouthfuls of blood, and his face was extremely pale.

He couldn't move at this moment, and there was a burst of despair in his heart.

He could only watch helplessly as Lu Fan's spear stabbed at him again.

"puff!"

The black spear penetrated Zhu Huai's body and pinned him to the ground.

Seeing this scene, the Yue cavalry didn't dare to stay for a moment, turned their horses and retreated to their own formation.

A strong person in the innate realm, Zhu Huai actually died?

And died so miserable.

That young man named Lu Fan is simply a god of killing, too powerful, and his shots are extremely fierce, which makes people feel fearful and uneasy.

"Boom!"

Thunderous hoofbeats resounded in Fenglei City.

The next moment, countless cavalry rushed out of the city gate, chasing and killing the Yue cavalry.

"kill!"

Shouting and killing.

Lu Fan pulled out the cold iron spear, dragged a horse and rode on it, and rushed into the cavalry formation of the Yue Kingdom in an instant.

The generals of the Great Zhou followed Lu Fan, charging back and forth, almost annihilating thousands of Yue cavalry.

"kill!"

The tens of thousands of infantry in Fenglei City also went out to chase and kill them.

The cavalry are responsible for dividing the battlefield and outflanking the enemy.

The soldiers of Yue State had long been unwilling to fight, and when the commander died, they began to be defeated.

The situation of the battle is showing a one-sided trend.

The pursuit continued until night before it stopped.

Da Zhou soldiers began to clean the battlefield.

Lu Fan returned to Fenglei City with the Dragon Shadow Guards.

Yuan Wenchu ​​led the generals out of the city to meet him.

"Master Lu, thank you for saving your life."

While talking, Yuan Wenchu ​​bowed to Lu Fan.

"Thank you Master Lu for saving your life."

All the generals bowed to Lu Fan together.

"Master Yuan doesn't have to be like this."

Lu Fan quickly got off his horse and reached out to help Yuan Wenchu ​​up.

Then he looked at the crowd, "Everyone please get up quickly."

"Lord Lu, you not only saved us, you also saved the whole city."

Yuan Wenchu ​​looked at Lu Fan gratefully, "No matter how much we thank you, we can't be overemphasized."

"Okay, don't say such foreign words again."

Lu Fan smiled, "Let's go into the city."

"Yes, into the city."

Yuan Wenchu ​​said with a smile: "Tonight, we must have a drink and celebrate today's victory."

"Yes!"

All the generals agreed together.

They all knew that after this battle, the vitality of the Yue Kingdom was severely damaged, and they were no longer able to invade Fenglei City.

Coupled with the heavy casualties of the Shu Kingdom, there is only one Chu Kingdom left, which is nothing to fear.

The situation throughout the South has been completely reversed.

Although the battle situation in the north is still anxious, at least they can breathe a sigh of relief.

All of this is due to Lu Fan.

……

……

More than 20 days passed in a blink of an eye.

This day is the eighth day of June, in the morning.

Lu Fan woke up from his trance and opened the attribute panel.

Name: Lu Fan

Lifespan: 18/2360
Power: 434.42
Agility: 171.85
Mental Power: 161.01
Physical strength: 544.34
Cultivation: Innate One Realm

Cultivation method: Vientiane town magic power is perfect, Taoist scripture No.11 heavy (5200/50000)

Martial arts: God and Demon body training skills are perfect, nine-turn golden body skills are perfect, body training is perfect, mind training skills are perfect, Vajra Indestructible skills are perfect, dragon-elephant body skills are perfect, Baimai Meridian is perfect, muscle-changing and marrow-washing skills are perfect, Ten Thousand Tribulations Quenching Consummation, Immortality Sutra Consummation, Dragon Strength Great Accomplishment (0/30)

Assignable Attribute Points: 475.87
After nearly a month of painstaking training, Lu Fan finally practiced Shenlong Jin to the culmination, increasing his strength by 16 points, his agility by 8 points, his mental strength by 8 points, and his physical strength by 32 points.

Coupled with his usual growth in various attributes, his strength has been greatly improved again.

In recent days, he has been staying in Fenglei City in order to concentrate on training and improve his strength as soon as possible.

At the same time, I also want to give Chu State a chance.

If Chu State takes the opportunity to send troops to attack Zhennan Pass, Lu Fan can lead his troops back, quickly support Zhennan Pass, and start a decisive battle with the Chu army outside Zhennan Pass.

A successful battle!
At that time, the crisis in the south will be completely resolved.

After all, with the strength of the Zhou army in the south, the defense of the city is acceptable, but the attack is not enough.

It will be very difficult to attack Chu State.

At least not now.

Therefore, we can only wait for Chu to attack, thus consuming the opponent's troops.

But in any case, his strength is the key to victory.

continue!

Lu Fan closed his eyes and re-entered the cultivation state.

After a long time.

Footsteps sounded outside the tent.

"Lord Lu, Commander-in-Chief, please."

It was Liu Feng's voice.

"it is good."

Lu Fan got up and walked out of the tent, only to see Liu Feng waiting outside.

"It's enough for Commander Liu to send someone over to inform him, why bother to go there in person?"

"It's okay."

Liu Feng smiled and said, "I just have a few words, I want to tell you specially."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan nodded slightly, "Master Liu, please tell me."

"The State of Yue sent envoys to ask us for peace."

Liu Feng said: "Master Yuan wants to hear your opinion."

"Begging for peace?"

Lu Fan was stunned for a moment, and then he understood that after the last war, the Yue Kingdom suffered heavy casualties.

Of the 20 troops, at least [-] died, and almost everyone who remained was wounded.

All kinds of weapons and equipment, food and war horses suffered great losses.

The form was reversed.

It is not surprising that Yue sent people to ask for peace.

However, this may not be the opponent's plan to delay the attack.

"Master Liu, I won't participate, will I?"

Lu Fan said: "Let's leave this kind of matter to the imperial court and let the imperial court send an imperial envoy to discuss it."

"Master Yuan has also thought about it."

But Liu Feng sighed, "But in the current situation, the capital is under siege, and news cannot get in or out, let alone imperial envoys."

"Is the situation in the capital so severe?"

Lu Fan has been busy practicing recently, so he didn't pay much attention to the news from the capital.

"Yes."

Liu Feng nodded, "Now we can only make up our minds."

"It's better for Mr. Yuan to discuss it."

Lu Fan thought for a while and said, "I'm not good at this kind of thing. Besides, it's not appropriate for me to come forward. After all, this is Fenglei City, not Zhennan Pass."

"My lord, please don't say that."

Liu Feng looked solemn, "You saved the entire Fenglei City, so it is most appropriate for you to make the decision. What's more, the envoy of the Yue Kingdom wanted to talk to you by name, and he wouldn't recognize anyone else."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan was stunned: "Is there such a thing?"

"Let's go."

Liu Feng picked up Lu Fan and left, "After all, you were the one who conquered the Yue Kingdom, so what if you don't show up?"

Seeing that the other party insisted on this, Lu Fan couldn't refuse, so he followed Liu Feng into the Commander's Mansion.

When the two came to the living room, they saw Yuan Wenchu ​​drinking tea and chatting with a middle-aged man.

"I've met Mr. Lu!"

The middle-aged man got up and saluted Lu Fan respectfully.

"My lord, Zhuang Yu, is an envoy of the Yue Kingdom."

"Oh."

Lu Fan nodded slightly, "Sit down."

"Yes."

After they sat down, Yuan Wenchu ​​poured tea for Lu Fan himself.

"Lord Lu."

Zhuang Yu stood up, and Lu Fan bowed again, "Today, on behalf of His Majesty the Emperor of the Dayue Kingdom, I am here to apologize to you and the generals, and to facilitate the reconciliation between our two countries. If you have any requests, just ask. I will truthfully Report to Your Majesty, if there is no objection, we will sign an agreement to maintain peace between our two countries."

"I'll bring it up?"

Lu Fan glanced at Yuan Wenchu, "Master Yuan, it's up to you to speak."

"I want to hear Master Lu's opinion first."

Yuan Wenchu ​​winked at Lu Fan, "If you have any thoughts, just say it."

Lu Fan understood instantly. It seemed that Yuan Wenchu ​​wanted him to speak loudly.

"Okay, then I'll talk about it."

Lu Fan thought for a while and said: "First of all, compensation is inevitable. You also know that the continuous war for several months has caused irreparable losses to Dazhou. No matter how much money, it is difficult to recover. make up."

"Not to mention, so many soldiers were killed in battle. There are also poor people who were displaced because of the war, and even their families were destroyed."

"So, if you really want to ask for peace, show your sincerity."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan glanced at Zhuang Yu, "I don't want much. In terms of money, I only want [-] million taels of silver."

"One hundred million taels of silver?"

Zhuang Yu was stunned. He had thought that the other party would open his mouth like a lion, but he didn't expect that the other party would ask for so much.

After all, this war has cost Yue a lot of money.

Now the state treasury of Yue State is empty, and all the silver added up is only a few million taels of silver.

Too bad.

"I know you can't afford so much money at one time."

Lu Fan suggested: "You can pay us in batches, for example, one year or two years. This matter is negotiable."

"Yes."

Zhuang Yu didn't dare to refute, and lowered his head slightly, "Go on."

"If you have silver, you don't need more things."

Lu Fan pondered for a while, and said: "As long as you have [-] horses, [-] cattle and sheep, plus ironware, cloth, etc., it will be fine."

"Yes."

Zhuang Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead, and said with a smile, "Go ahead."

"Next, is the ownership of the land."

Lu Fan didn't think about it for too long, and said: "Give us all the ten cities near Fenglei City, including the land and people under the jurisdiction of these ten cities."

"what?"

Zhuang Yu couldn't help but exclaimed, "Ten cities?"

"Yes."

Lu Fan answered, "It's not over yet."

"From now on, the State of Yue will submit to the Great Zhou and pay annual tribute every year."

"Moreover, we must send troops to fight with me on the big week."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan turned his attention to Yuan Wenchu, "What do you think, Master Yuan? Is there anything else you want to add?"

"very good!"

Yuan Wenchu ​​said loudly: "I completely agree, Mr. Zhuang, you have to remember it well, and tell your majesty the truth when you go back."

"Yes."

Zhuang Yu was sweating coldly and completely wet his back.

Da Zhou didn't just open his mouth to the lion, it was terrible.

If he agrees to the other party's conditions, the country of Yue will never turn over from now on.

But he couldn't make a decision about this kind of thing, so he could only deal with it casually: "I will give an answer within three months."

"Not for three months."

Lu Fan shook his head, "I'll only give you one month, no matter whether you agree or not, you have to give me an answer, there is no room for negotiation."

"After one month, even if you double the compensation, it will be too late."

"We will no longer be accepting settlements."

"At that time, I will personally lead the troops to attack the Yue Kingdom to avenge your invasion."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan snorted coldly, "Let's see the truth on the battlefield!"

"Did you hear that?"

Yuan Wenchu ​​answered: "Master Lu's meaning is also my meaning, and it is also the meaning of our entire Southeast Army."

"Don't you guys like to fight? We will fight with you!"

"The blood debt should be paid in blood!"

"Since you dare to invade my Great Zhou, you will have to pay the corresponding price!"

Yuan Wenchu ​​looked at Zhuang Yu coldly, and shouted: "My Southeast Army will fight you to the end!"

"Yes."

Zhuang Yu said bitterly, "Generals, please rest assured, I will report the truth and reply as soon as possible."

"Okay, you can go back."

Yuan Wenchu ​​waved his hand, "It will be counted from today, one month's time limit."

"clear."

After Zhuang Yu saluted several people, he took his leave and left.

"Ha ha!"

Yuan Wenchu ​​laughed loudly, "It's really fun!"

"Yes."

Liu Feng also laughed, "Lord Lu has done a good job, this is how you should deal with the enemy. After suffering this loss, let's see if they dare to invade us in the future?"

The two laughed for a while, as if they wanted to completely vent the depression in their hearts.

"correct."

Yuan Wenchu ​​thought of something, and frowned slightly, "Do you think it might be Yue's plan to slow down the army? To let us relax our vigilance?"

"possible."

Lu Fan also thought about it, and nodded slightly, "That's why I gave them a one-month deadline. If they don't agree, then we don't have to be polite, we should send troops."

"Yes."

Liu Feng echoed: "The strength of the Yue country is the worst now, we can concentrate our forces and attack the Yue country, so that they can also taste the taste of being invaded."

"This matter has to be discussed in the long term."

Yuan Wenchu ​​waved his hand, "After all, there is still the state of Chu eyeing it. With our strength, we can defend the city, but our attack is a bit weak."

"Well, don't worry."

Lu Fan said: "Let's look at it in a month. Anyway, our soldiers also need to recuperate."

"it is good!"

Yuan Wenchu ​​stood up and said, "Then let's wait while training and make all preparations."

"Ah."

Liu Feng nodded in agreement, "That's it."

……

……

In the blink of an eye, another twenty days passed.

These days, Lu Fan has been staying in Fenglei City.

During the recent period, the war situation in the south has come to a standstill.

Chu State never attacked Zhennan Pass again.

As for Yue and Shu, they were even more honest.

However, the war situation in the north is quite tragic.

The capital was besieged by 60 troops from Qin and Qi, fighting every day.

Fortunately, with the 30 Imperial Forest Army, the Zhendong Army and the Zhenxi Army who retreated back, and many royal masters sitting in the town, the capital can still be defended for the time being.

But how long it will last is hard to say.

The most critical point is how long can the three border towns in the north be defended?
If any one of the three border cities is captured, it will affect the whole body, and then affect the entire battle situation.

The same is true of the southern battlefield.

If a few southern frontier troops could move their troops northward as soon as possible, not only would they be able to lift the siege of the capital, but they might also wipe out the elites of Qin and Qi in the territory of Da Zhou.

In that case, the entire battle situation will be completely reversed.

But now, it can only be a stalemate.

Whether it is the coalition army or the Great Zhou army, they are all waiting for the opportunity to break the situation.

Lu Fan is also waiting, waiting for the day when he can practice Shenlong Jin to perfection.

It should be soon.

"Lord Lu, Commander-in-Chief invites you to go over."

Liu Feng's voice came from outside the tent.

"it is good,"

Lu Fan got up and walked out of the tent, only to see Liu Feng waiting outside, clasped his fists and said, "Master Liu must be troubled every time."

"No trouble."

Liu Feng said with a smile: "The envoys from the Yue Kingdom are here again, Commander-in-Chief invites you to discuss matters."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan calculated the time, and before the one-month deadline, he asked, "So, the Yue Kingdom agreed to our terms?"

"This guy won't talk about life and death, he has to wait until you go over."

Liu Feng shook his head lightly, "But I don't think he looks like him."

Lu Fan was a little puzzled, "Then why is he here?"

"Who knows?"

Liu Feng guessed: "Maybe you want to lower your requirements?"

"Let's go and listen to what he has to say."

Lu Fan and Liu Feng soon came to the Commander's Mansion and entered the meeting hall.

"I met Mr. Lu."

The envoy of the Yue Kingdom was still Zhuang Yu. He stood up with a smile, and greeted Lu Fan to salute.

After exchanging greetings, everyone sat down.

Just like last time, there were still four of them.

"Lord Lu, two adults."

Zhuang Yu cupped his hands at the three of them and said, "Now that the one-month deadline has not yet passed, I am here to reply to the three adults."

"Just as Master Lu said, [-] million taels of silver, no problem."

Speaking of this, Zhuang Yu glanced at Lu Fan, "It's just that we want to pay back in two years, otherwise we really can't afford so much money."

"of course can."

Lu Fan nodded, "It can be divided into 24 months, and 4106 million taels of silver will be repaid every month. If there is any delay, the repayment will be doubled."

"it is good."

Zhuang Yu paused for a while, and then said: "As for horses, cattle and sheep, ironware, etc., we also want to divide the delivery into two years."

"It's easy to say."

Lu Fan agreed immediately, "It will be delivered on a monthly basis, just like silver."

"Yes."

Zhuang Yu hesitated for a while, looking a bit embarrassed, and said, "As for the ten cities, can they be changed to five cities?"

"No."

Lu Fan's attitude was extremely firm, "There is no shortage of a city, this matter cannot be discussed."

"Then let this go first."

Zhuang Yu said, "Let me talk about a few other conditions."

"Don't say it."

Lu Fan stopped the other party, "Since the ten cities are not discussed properly, there is no need to continue the discussion. You go back and tell the emperor of the Yue Kingdom that within a month, I, Lu Fan, will definitely lead the army to conquer the Yue Kingdom."

"At that time, I want more than ten cities."

"It's about your whole country of Yue!"

"Okay, let's go."

While talking, Lu Fan was about to get up.

"and many more."

Zhuang Yu hurriedly stopped Lu Fan, and said with a wry smile, "Lord Lu, we have something to discuss."

"I'll say it again."

Lu Fan's face darkened, and he said, "Ten cities are my bottom line, and there is no room for discussion."

"Okay, I promise you."

Zhuang Yu gritted his teeth and nodded in agreement.

"Go on and on."

In fact, Lu Fan also hoped that the other party would agree, so that there would be no need to meet with swordsmen.

Sending troops to cross the country is just to scare the other party.

With Da Zhou's current strength, even if he attacked Yue, he would have to take great risks.

It also has to be done quickly.

Otherwise, Chu State might deal a fatal blow to Zhennan Pass at a critical moment.

But how easy is it to quickly conquer Yue?

After all, offense is not defense.

If the country of Yue is pushed to a desperate situation, a huge force may erupt, and even if the country of Yue is captured, the Zhou army will suffer heavy losses.

"We can give annual tribute every year."

Zhuang Yu sighed: "But you can be exempted from being a minister? After all, this matter concerns the face of my emperor of Yue. If he agrees, how will he face my people in Dazhou in the future?"

"It's such a time, what face do you need?"

Liu Feng interjected: "It's just a title, it's better than subjugation, right?"

"Different."

Zhuang Yu shook his head lightly, his face became more determined, "I will never agree to this matter, even if you kill me now and attack my country of Yue, I still won't agree."

"Oh?"

Lu Fan turned his gaze to Yuan Wenchu, asking for his opinion.

Yuan Wenchu ​​nodded at him.

Lu Fan understood, and said: "Let's put this aside for now, and you can continue."

"it is good."

Zhuang Yu wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "As for the matter of sending troops together, we, Yue and Chu, are allies after all, and it's really not easy to meet each other as soldiers. Please forgive me."

"How can there be forever friends?"

Lu Fan sneered and said, "In the end, it's just benefits."

"It's the same for you to attack Dazhou, and it's the same for us to attack Chu."

"It depends on who can win."

"Since you choose to ask us for peace, you naturally recognize our strength."

"The reason why we dare not agree to send troops together is because we are afraid that we won't be able to take down Chu State, but we will be deeply involved in it, just like now."

Speaking of this, Lu Fan smiled, "I might as well tell you that more than a month ago, Chu State sent masters to ambush me, and I beheaded two innate realm experts and two thousand masters. His strength is no longer what it used to be."

"what?"

Zhuang Yu was shocked.

He knew that Chu State failed to ambush Lu Fan, but he did not expect that Chu State lost two innate realm experts.

It seems that Chu State is deliberately concealing it.

(End of this chapter)