Cypress Boat Floating

"Brother, given the current situation, if the emperor really has evidence to prove that General Ye has treason, then you must have thought about what kind of situation he will encounter after returning to the capital. Regardless of whether this matter will spread to Beiguan, at least it is an established fact that General Ye can no longer return to Beiguan.

The Flame Army was led by General Ye. If they knew that General Ye was imprisoned and killed after returning to Beijing, they would definitely be unhappy. How can an army with a chaotic morale and no marshal to lead it deal with the aggressive Desert Army?

If we simply send a general to lead the Flame Army, will that general be able to lead the army well? Will the army remember General Ye's death and suspect that the court has ulterior motives towards them?

Therefore, in this situation, the most important thing is to send someone with a high enough status to appease the military and let the soldiers know that the court will not give up on them or abandon them, that the court is their backing, they are the sword of the court, and the court is of one mind with them.

It would be best if this person was a prince.

Among the princes in the capital, you, second brother, are undoubtedly the best choice, but you cannot go. You need to stay in the capital to serve General Ye Pingfan. The capital needs you.

Fourth brother is not in good health, and I’m afraid he will die halfway before reaching Beiguan.

Fifth brother is the prince's man. If the prince uses fifth brother to control the Flame Army, that would be the biggest disadvantage. Besides, my father, the emperor, and the empress love fifth brother very much, so how could they be willing to let him travel thousands of miles to Beiguan?

The sixth brother has no martial arts skills and only yearns for romance and freedom. He would never go if asked to.

The other brothers were too young and had barely read more than two books. How could they be expected to face wolves and tigers? So I was the only one who was most suitable.

I have just entered the officialdom, and I also need a victory to prove my ability to my father. The flood control in Nancheng is only a thing of the past. This incident can only be a stepping stone for me to enter the officialdom. I need more victories to consolidate my position. Only in this way can I help you to the greatest extent.

Moreover, the fact that the Imperial Master came to my house a while ago still left a thorn in my father's heart. If I stay in the capital, it will only be bad for you. I must leave. Only if I leave, my father will not continue to be so wary of you.

By then, I will have appeased the Flame Army, reassured my father, and protected the North Gate, killing three birds with one stone, how wonderful." Lu Ci Qiu said his beautiful vision, not noticing that Lu Zhixing's face gradually darkened as he spoke.

Lu Zhixing admitted that he needed some help to pull the prince down and put himself in that position, but he never thought of taking advantage of or sacrificing his younger brother.

He knew better than anyone how difficult the situation in Beiguan was. It was precisely because he knew it best that he would never let Lu Ciqiu go alone.

Back then, he was able to survive the battlefield with the help of Ye Honghai. Now that Ye Honghai is gone in Beiguan, if Lu Ci Qiu goes there, can he still survive there?

"I'm not so weak that I need to sacrifice you." Lu Zhixing's tone was not good, as cold as ice.

Lu Ci Qiu kept repeating "Second Brother" in his mouth. He didn't know what he had said wrong to make his Second Brother so angry.

"You said that father and empress are reluctant to let fifth brother go to Beiguan. Do you think mother and I are willing to let you go to Beiguan? You don't know anything and have never been to the battlefield. What can you do there? Do you think anyone can lead the Flame Army? Can you gain their trust after you go there?" Lu Zhixing spoke in a serious tone, and every word he said was like a whip hitting Lu Ci Qiu, trying to make Lu Ci Qiu wake up.

"If you go to Beiguan, you will have to face off against the desert. They are brutal and cruel. If you really go, you will only die under their swords. If General Ye is still in Beiguan, then I will indeed let you go there to gain some experience. At least General Ye can protect you and will not really let you die.

But what about now? You also said that without General Ye, Beiguan would be in chaos. You went there alone in such a chaotic situation. What were you thinking? "

Lu Zhixing scolded Lu Ci Qiu until he felt ashamed. He also knew that he would not be able to manage the Flame Army by himself, so he was preparing to call for help, but he just hadn't opened his mouth yet.

Lu Ci Qiu shrank his neck and whispered, "Second brother, calm down, calm down."

"Calm down, how can I calm down? If my mother knew that you had such thoughts, why don't you think that my mother would cry every day and worry about you day and night." Lu Zhixing was so angry that he wanted to open Lu Ci Qiu's brain to see what he was thinking, but he couldn't bear to hit him, so he had to poke his brain with his fingers to vent his anger.

"Brother, I didn't say I wanted to go there by myself."

"What do you mean?" Lu Zhixing looked at him puzzledly and silently withdrew his finger.

"There are many capable generals in the capital." Lu Ci Qiu winked at him mischievously.

Lu Zhixing then remembered that Lu Ciqiu seemed to have asked him about Zhang Quansheng and Qian Hongzhen when he got on the carriage. Zhang Quansheng's ability was indeed good, but he was far behind General Ye. If he went to the Flame Army, everyone might not accept it. This person was not good enough to lead the Flame Army.

And Qian Hongzhen's words...

"Do you want Qian Hongzhen to go?" Lu Zhixing asked.

"Yes." Lu Ci Qiu nodded obediently: "General Qian retired from the Western Regions. The fact that he conquered three cities in the Western Regions in one battle is well known throughout the country. With his ability, it should be possible for him to lead the Flame Army."

"General Qian's words are all right. The soldiers from the Western Regions back then were no worse than the Desert Army today. It's a pity that he has wasted so many years, and I don't know if he can still go to the battlefield." Lu Zhixing felt sorry for Qian Hongzhen. If Qian Hongzhen continued to be on the battlefield, he might be able to perform better.

"I believe in General Qian. You have to give him a chance."

Lu Ciqiu's confidence in Qian Hongzhen puzzled Lu Zhixing. He raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile, "Why do you trust him so much?"

"There is no reason, I just believe it." Lu Ci Qiu's eyes flashed, feeling very guilty. How could he dare to tell Lu Zhixing the real reason? He just trusted him so much because he knew what would happen next.

Lu Zhixing naturally noticed his brother's evasive look, but he didn't ask any more questions. It was normal for everyone to have their own little secrets.

If you want Qian Hongzhen to go to Beiguan, you will need to spend some time negotiating with him. However, Qian Hongzhen has always been a closed-door person and does not see guests. If you want to deal with him, you have to find the right channel.

Seeing that Lu Zhixing seemed a little touched, Lu Ci Qiu said tentatively: "If Second Brother also thinks it's okay, I want to start with General Zhang. General Zhang Quansheng used to be good friends with General Qian, and I was escorted by General Zhang Quansheng when I went to Nancheng. I also developed a friendship with him in Nancheng. If I go to visit him, he probably won't refuse."

As soon as Lu Ciqiu said that, Lu Zhixing had his own ideas in his mind. He just wanted to test his brother's thoughts to see what he thought and what he would do if he encountered such a thing. So he crossed his hands and leaned against the wall of the car, looking at him, and asked lightly: "What if Zhang Quansheng really has no connection with Qian Hongzhen? What are you going to do?"

Lu Ciqiu spread his hands: "If Zhang Quansheng really has no connection with Qian Hongzhen, then I will go find Qian Hongzhen."

"..."

Lu Zhixing choked and said helplessly and tiredly: "I understand. Since you have an idea, then go ahead and do it. If you can't do it or encounter any difficulties, come to me again."

"Thank you, brother." This is what Lu Ci Qiu wanted to hear from Lu Zhixing. He knew that his second brother would always be his strongest supporter, so when he told Lu Zhixing about this matter, he actually didn't have a plan that would be able to convince Qian Hongzhen. But once Lu Zhixing said this, it gave him unlimited courage, allowing him to bravely move forward and try. After all, if he didn't finish it, he would still have his brother to help him.

Lu Ci Qiu was very happy to get Lu Zhixing's permission. At the same time, he was thinking whether he should find a way to find Zhang Quansheng and think about how to convince Zhang Quansheng. After all, Zhang Quansheng was not as easy to talk to as Lu Zhixing.