Chapter 896

Zhang Sheng still appeared as a scholar in a green shirt, sitting in a war chariot. The war chariot moved forward slowly; although there were ups and downs, it did not feel bumpy.

This time, Zhang Sheng chose all young men and women from the Xu family, only adjusting their equipment, and then trained them for half a month before finishing the work. Now, among the ten thousand Xu family youths, there were a thousand Dao Foundation captains, and the weakest of the rest were at the Great Perfection of Body Forging. All the soldiers were heavy-armored mounted infantry. There were also a hundred war chariots accompanying them, with cannons mounted directly on the war chariots.

In the end, this troop had a total of twelve thousand people, marching majestically out of the Azure Void Qi, the military spirit condensed to the extreme, square and upright, like a square box, slowly pushing forward.

In the carriage, Feng Chutang also accompanied the army. He glanced at the red-faced Daoist sitting beside him, first bowed to the Daoist, then said to Zhang Sheng: "Why are we not advancing westward, but instead going to the Zhao Kingdom?"

Zhang Sheng put down the book in her hand and said: "The greatest threat to Azure Void is first Western Jin, followed by the Zhao Kingdom. Western Jin has too much karma, and we have to wait for Yuan'er to return to resolve it himself. The Zhao Kingdom is not that complicated, but a battle is inevitable sooner or later. After Yuan'er took office as the Minister of Military Affairs of the Southern Army, both sides had probed each other, but neither fought particularly to their heart's content. So this time, I am going to have a good battle with the Zhao Kingdom to see their quality."

Feng Chutang said: "Although our military equipment is superior, to fight the Zhao Kingdom, not to mention that we have no justification, just these few people are not enough, right?"

Zhang Sheng said: "This battle is just to probe each other's bottom line, so the Zhao Kingdom will not send too many troops either, otherwise it would be meaningless."

Feng Chutang had a worried look on his face and said: "If a war starts, in case it cannot be ended, it will be a disaster of war. The Zhao Kingdom is strong in national power and has Immortals sitting in town; it is not easy to deal with."

Feng Chutang spoke tactfully, but it was clear that he did not approve of fighting the Zhao Kingdom now. Azure Void had already sent out multiple armies to expedition, but most were heading toward the Shaman race, and a few had opened up new paths to attack the mountain people from afar, such as Xiaoyu. Only Zhang Sheng headed straight for the Zhao Kingdom.

Feng Chutang tried to persuade her several times, but Zhang Sheng remained unmoved. Feng Chutang was helpless and looked at the red-faced Daoist again, saying: "Uncle-Master Fenhai, you are respected for virtue and prestige, how do you see this matter?"

True Person Fenhai's old face instantly turned red, and he cursed Feng Chutang in his heart, using quite indecent language.

The old Daoist himself was still hovering at the late stage of the Dharma Form realm, and he was still a distance away from perfection. If it really came to fighting, he feared he could only steadily suppress the Daoist Chuhe who didn't call his foster father or shout for brothers.

Moreover, Fenhai had been boiling lakes and burning water day and night for more than ten years, and he was somewhat reluctant to think of home. Where would he have time to look at these extremely boring military and national affairs? When the army goes on an expedition, how can it be more important than the bathwater getting cold?

If it weren't for Wei Yuan suddenly disappearing, leaving Azure Void without a master, and being called to Azure Void by True Person Xuan Yue to protect Zhang Sheng, Fenhai would probably still be living his carefree days in the mountains without knowing the days.

At this time, when Feng Chutang asked, Fenhai was left hanging in mid-air. Feng Chutang kept winking, but how would Fenhai know what these winks meant?

Just now he heard Feng Chutang and Zhang Sheng talking about fighting a battle with the Zhao Kingdom, but fighting is fighting, how would Fenhai know why they were fighting, let alone whether they should fight. After thinking for a long time, Fenhai held it in for a long time and only squeezed out one sentence: "If you want to fight, then fight."

Feng Chutang stomped his feet in anxiety, knowing that Fenhai could not be relied upon. Originally, Zhang Sheng and Wei Yuan were both learned in ancient and modern times, and their schemes and means were more profound than the other. Feng Chutang felt that Fenhai should not be much worse. Out of respect for Wei Yuan's private secretary and Zhang Sheng's teacher, Feng Chutang wanted to move Fenhai out to say a few words to persuade Zhang Sheng to retreat.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Fenhai opened his mouth, Feng Chutang knew he was an outlier of the Heavenly Green Palace. In the Heavenly Green Palace, from top to bottom, who wouldn't know how to fight?

However, Zhang Sheng also knew Feng Chutang's worries, so she said: "Brother Feng, don't worry. I see that the Zhao Wang also wants to fight this battle; everyone must have a tacit understanding."

"What if the one sent has no tacit understanding?"

Zhang Sheng smiled and said: "If they don't even have this little bit of tacit understanding, they are just sending themselves to death if they come."

After careful consideration, Feng Chutang felt it was indeed so. Those who couldn't even see this point wouldn't be very powerful in fighting either, at most just a fierce general. Feng Chutang possessed the Nether Dragon Dharma Form at this moment and feared Dharma fighting the most, so he figured that no matter what fierce general the Zhao Kingdom sent, he should be able to handle it.

Seeing that Fenhai's expression was unusual, wanting to open his mouth several times but closing it again, Zhang Sheng knew that True Person Fenhai was still worried. So she decided to reveal more of the bottom line to avoid her teacher worrying.

Zhang Sheng said: "The Zhao Kingdom is one with the Immortal King, and the Zhao Wang is diligent in governing, with great prestige among the people. It is quite difficult to subdue the Zhao Kingdom on the battlefield, and it will only make the Zhao Kingdom united, which is somewhat counterproductive. Therefore, to disintegrate the Zhao Kingdom, one must start from within them."

After Zhang Sheng finished speaking, it did not achieve the desired effect at all; the expressions of Fenhai and Feng Chutang became even uglier. The two looked at each other and saw the other's worry; Zhang Sheng really wanted to destroy the Zhao Kingdom!

The Zhao Kingdom, not to mention possessing millions of troops, also has Immortals sitting in town; it is not an ordinary famous family. A Dao Foundation wants to destroy an Immortal's country? It is simply a fantasy.

However, Zhang Sheng did not continue, and the army moved forward quickly, soon arriving at the Clear Water Realm.

The Clear Water Realm was already about to border Azure Void at this moment, and the expansion of the realm was severely suppressed, almost unable to expand northward anymore. Li Chengfeng had received the news early and personally led an army of one hundred thousand to line up at the edge of the realm early to welcome them.

Li Chengfeng lined up very early, and waited for a long time without waiting for Zhang Sheng's troop. A fierce Assistant Regional Commander beside him said: "Your Highness, I heard that that person only brought ten thousand people. We also have strong firearms now. Why don't we take advantage of their unstable footing, kill them fiercely, and destroy Azure Void's prestige?"

Li Chengfeng's expression sank, and he said: "Without my order, no one is allowed to act without authorization, otherwise it will be treated as disobedience! Even if the opponent's spear tip is against your body, as long as it hasn't pierced in, you are not allowed to make a move!"

The fierce general said resentfully: "Wei Yuan is gone, and he probably won't be able to come back. What are we afraid of them for at this time?"

"What do you know, shut up!" Li Chengfeng scolded, and the fierce general stopped talking. ===== CHAPTER 897 =====