AWB Chapter 826 Yang Zheng's True Purpose
Chapter 826 Yang Zheng's True Purpose
"Then what should we do?"
Chen Dao asked.
Upon hearing this, Yang Zheng pondered for a long time before saying, "No matter what, we cannot sit idly by and watch the Lu family deal with General Tian!"
After speaking, Yang Zheng paused, then continued, "I believe we should leave the Lu family immediately and head to the Great Wall to inform General Tian of the Lu family's conspiracy!"
Chen Dao gave Yang Zheng a deep look. When Yang Zheng suggested going to Youzhou together, Chen Dao had already guessed Yang Zheng's true purpose!
He felt that finding out the Lu family's intentions might be one of Yang Zheng's purposes in going to Youzhou, but it was definitely not Yang Zheng's main purpose!
Because finding out the Lu family's intentions didn't require Yang Zheng to personally go to Youzhou.
Chen Dao had previously speculated that Yang Zheng's real purpose was likely to meet Tian Yu!
Yang Zheng's words at this moment confirmed Chen Dao's previous guess.
Finding out the Lu family's intentions was only one of Yang Zheng's secondary purposes in going to Youzhou. His main purpose was probably to meet Tian Yu, or rather, to plot against Youzhou!
As an ambitious rebel leader, Yang Zheng was naturally not content with the status quo after possessing two prefectures. On the contrary, the Yang family army, from top to bottom, had an extremely strong desire to expand!
For the Yang family army now, there are only two best directions for expansion: one is to go south and attack Yuezhou, the territory of the White Lotus Sect, and the other is to march east and enter Youzhou!
Of course, another direction for expansion is to march into Jingzhou, but this is not a suitable choice. Although the Xia Kingdom's court is weak now, it is still a force to be reckoned with. If Yang Zheng sends troops to Jingzhou, it will inevitably touch the sensitive nerves of the powerful clans in Jingzhou and the court, causing them to unite and fight against the Yang family army. This is not a wise choice for the Yang family army.
Therefore, the Yang family army's expansion direction was limited to Yuezhou and Youzhou!
The White Lotus Sect is entrenched in the Yuezhou direction, and its main force is currently engaged in a fierce battle with the local rebel forces in Qiongzhou. Under these circumstances, the Yang family army is naturally happy to sit back and watch the tigers fight, waiting to reap the benefits!
This was also one of the main reasons why Yang Zheng did not choose to send troops to Yuezhou after he occupied Qingzhou!
Rather than sending troops to fight the White Lotus Sect ourselves, it would be better to sit back and watch the White Lotus Sect fight with the local forces of Qiongzhou, letting both sides bleed each other dry. Once both sides have bled out, the Yang family army can then take advantage of the situation and seize Yuezhou!
After excluding Yuezhou, Youzhou is now the only option for the Yang family army to expand!
The reason why Yang Zheng had not sent troops to Youzhou before was twofold: firstly, because of insufficient food supplies, and secondly, because of the presence of the Great Wall Army in Youzhou!
Indeed, Yang Zheng's primary concern was the Great Wall Army located in Youzhou; as for the Lu family...
The Lu family has never been someone Yang Zheng has ever been wary of.
Although the Lu family has a deep foundation and many powerful martial artists, their influence is really limited in the face of an army of tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands!
Therefore, when Yang Zheng was considering whether to send troops to Youzhou, he never considered the existence of the Lu family. He only considered the attitude of the Great Wall Army, or rather, Tian Yu!
The Great Wall Army is not like those weak and ineffective government troops. Having lived along the Great Wall for a long time and fought against the barbarian tribes of the grasslands for many years, the Great Wall Army is extremely powerful. Even Yang Zheng, who has won many battles, does not dare to underestimate the fighting power of the Great Wall Army!
Therefore, if he wanted to seize Youzhou, he had to consider the attitude of the Great Wall Army, or rather, Tian Yu!
If we can gain Tian Yu's support, then the Yang family army will face no further obstacles in sending troops to Youzhou!
"It seems that General Yang is plotting to seize the entire Youzhou?"
Chen Dao gave Yang Zheng a deep look and said this.
"Not bad!"
Yang Zheng did not deny it, but said frankly: "My purpose in going to Youzhou to find out the Lu family's intentions is only one of them. What I really want to do is to visit General Tian and gain his support!"
"Aren't you afraid that if you see Tian Yu, he'll just chop you up on the spot?"
Li Qiao joked, "Yang Zheng is a rebel, but what about Tian Yu?"
Tian Yu was the commander of the Great Wall Army appointed by the imperial court. If a rebel visited a court general, no one would be surprised if Tian Yu ordered Yang Zheng to be dragged out and beheaded.
"But we still have you, Senior Li!"
Yang Zheng said with a smile, "I believe Senior Li can definitely save my head!"
"hehe!"
Li Qiao smiled but remained silent.
Yang Zheng then turned to Chen Dao and solemnly said, "Mr. Chen, rest assured, after I take Youzhou, I will definitely destroy the Lu family. At that time, you can have as much Dragon Beard Grass as you want!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Dao nodded. He did not doubt Yang Zheng's determination. Yang Zheng had always despised powerful clans, and once he took Youzhou, the destruction of the Lu family was inevitable.
At that time, everything that the Lu family owns will naturally belong to Yang Zheng.
Given the relationship between Chen Dao and Yang Zheng, it shouldn't be difficult for them to get some dragon's beard grass!
"Alright!"
Finally, Chen Dao nodded: "Then tomorrow we will leave the Lu family and head to the Great Wall to visit General Tian!"
After making the decision, Chen Dao said no more. Soon, the four of them blew out the candles in the room and lay down on the bed to rest.
Just as Chen Dao and his companions lay down, in a guest room not far from where they were, Butcher Zhu and Qianli'er were also talking in hushed tones.
"I wonder what Brother Zhu's plans are? Are you going to agree to help the Lu family?"
Qianli Er sat on the bed and asked Zhu Tu Fu, who was sitting not far away, in a low voice.
"Humph!"
Zhu the Butcher snorted coldly, his face full of disdain, and said, "Although I, Zhu the Butcher, am a dog butcher, I know what national righteousness is! General Tian is a hero of the Xia people, how could I possibly lay a hand on him?"
Upon hearing this, Qianli Er nodded. Since leaving Qingzhou last time, he and Butcher Zhu had become good friends. Through frequent contact, he naturally knew Butcher Zhu's personality.
Don't let Zhu the butcher's appearance fool you; he may look rough and not like a good person!
But deep down he is a person with a strong sense of justice.
Tian Yu would never agree to the Lu family's actions against him.
In fact, not only Butcher Zhu was like this, but Qianli'er was the same!
He certainly desired the Dragon Beard Grass, but it was impossible for him to harm Tian Yu for it.
The Thousand-Mile Ear was well-informed and knew how cruel the barbarians were. If Tian Yu were killed, the barbarians would be allowed to invade Kyushu...
Then the entire Kyushu region will become a living hell!
This is something that Qianli'er absolutely does not want to see.
"So, Brother Zhu, what do you plan to do? Refuse the Lu family's offer and then return?"
Qianli Er asked thoughtfully.
"No!"
Zhu the Butcher shook his head and said, "I plan to refuse the Lu family and then go directly to the Great Wall to inform General Tian of this matter!"