Chapter 631: The Yuan Family in the Chiyu Army

"Report——!"

A scout rushed into the tent and interrupted Shi Fuchen's contemplation. "We have received the latest news. The former chief instructor of the Imperial Guards, Lu Fa, is bringing 50,000 reinforcements and is rapidly approaching Yanzhou!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Fuchen's face turned grim.

I sighed in my heart, and finally came to this.

Originally, Daqian's army of more than 100,000 people, led by Tan Mengjun, managed to withstand the offensive of more than 200,000 Chiyu troops under his command.

Now, with the arrival of Lufa's reinforcements, the situation that the Chiyu Army will face is likely to become even worse.

Faced with internal turmoil and external pressure, Shi Fuchen felt unprecedentedly powerless.

Shi Fuchen sighed heavily, the worry between his brows was as hard to dispel as the heavy night outside the window.

"Go and invite Benchu, Gonglu, and General Yuan Hong to come and discuss this matter!"

Then, Shi Fuchen gave instructions to the guards around him.

Unlike most of the generals in the Akami Army who are loyal to the former King of Fire and the Crown Prince.

Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and the Yuan family represented by Yuan Hong were also among the masterminds behind the scenes.

However, unlike those masterminds who have been hiding behind the scenes or putting their hopes on the Taiping Sect, the Yuan family directly chose to vigorously support the Chiyu Army of Yan King of Yanzhou.

Shi Fuchen was able to ascend to the position due to the Yuan family’s vigorous planning!
Therefore, now under Shi Fuchen's command, the few subordinates who are directly under his command are only a few people such as Yuan Shao.

As for other talents in the opposition, except for some people with ulterior motives.

Others could naturally see that this King of Flame was nothing more than a puppet. He didn't even have basic control over the Chiyu Army. What a fool!
Therefore, naturally no talented people would join him!

After hearing Shi Fuchen's order, the guards took the order and left. Soon, hurried footsteps were heard outside the tent. Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and Yuan Hong walked into the tent one after another, each with a solemn expression on their face to varying degrees.

Yuan Shao was a man of sturdy build with a calm expression, while Yuan Shu seemed more alert, with a hint of cunning between his brows.

Yuan Hong is the most muscular of the three, and he exudes a martial arts aura that cannot be underestimated.

"My Lord, what is the urgent matter that requires us to come immediately?"

Yuan Shao spoke first. He was a tall and strong man with an aura of majesty that came from his brows. As one of the representatives of the Yuan family, he held a pivotal position in the Chiyu Army.

Moreover, as one of the representatives of those who can go with the flow and be strong against the trend, Yuan Benchu ​​was quite reliable in the early stage of the adverse situation.

After all, he was one of the few "God Yuan" who dared to confront Dong Zhuo during the period of Dong Zhuo's abuse of power and uttered the famous scene "My sword is not at all disadvantage!"
"We just received an urgent report from our scouts that Lu Fa, the former chief instructor of the Imperial Guards of Daqian, is leading 50,000 elite reinforcements and is rapidly approaching Yanzhou."

"This time, the pressure faced by my Chiyu Army will probably be unprecedented."

Shi Fuchen raised his hand, motioning for the three to take a seat, then nodded and informed the three of the news he had just received.

"I have heard of Lu Fa a long time ago. He used to have a very high prestige in the Daqian Imperial Army. His tactics and strategies were all top-notch. This time he personally took charge, which is indeed a big threat to us."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shu frowned and tapped the table unconsciously with his fingers. He was rather thin, but his eyes were unusually gloomy, and he spoke in a concentrated voice.

"Humph! Those Taiping Cult's behind-the-scenes masters disappeared at the critical moment, leaving us alone to fight!"

"If it weren't for their previous promise, how could we have fallen into such a passive situation!"

Yuan Hong slammed the table and said angrily.

"How could I not know what you all said? However, my Chiyu Army is now facing many internal conflicts and there are powerful enemies outside. We are under attack from both sides."

"Although I am the King of Fire, I often feel powerless and my many decisions are hampered."

After hearing this, Shi Fuchen smiled bitterly and shook his head. "My Lord, the Chiyu Army is now full of internal conflicts, and the relationship between the Huolin Guard and you is also superficially harmonious."

"Although Lufa's arrival has increased our external pressure, isn't it also an opportunity?"

Yuan Shao pondered for a moment and spoke slowly.

"Chance?"

Shi Fuchen looked at Yuan Shao in confusion, secretly trying to figure out the meaning of his words.

"With a powerful enemy at hand, it is the best time for you to consolidate your power and position."

"My Lord, you can take this opportunity to forcibly integrate the forces within the Chiyu Army and eliminate dissidents under the pretext of defending Yanzhou and fighting against Daqian, so that the entire Chiyu Army and those generals with double minds will have to obey your orders."

Yuan Shao smiled slightly and continued to explain.

"Benchu ​​is right. My lord, you can use this crisis to eliminate those forces that disobey you one by one, and at the same time strengthen your control over the Fire Scale Guards so that they can become your true helpers."

When Yuan Shu heard this, a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes. In this case, there might be a chance for their Yuan family to make some moves!

Even after overthrowing Wei Linchao, he brought the Huo Lin Guard, a Taoist army, under the control of the Yuan family.

This is a free Taoist soldier!

Thinking of this, Yuan Shu suddenly became a little agitated.

"Moreover, we can also take this opportunity to put pressure on those behind the scenes and let them understand that the survival of the Chiyu Army is directly related to their interests in Yanzhou."

"If the Chiyu Army is defeated, all their plans in Yanzhou will come to naught."

Yuan Shao paused and continued to add.

“Although what Benchu ​​said makes sense, the Huolin Guards and their leader Wei Linchao have always been wary of me, and I’m afraid they may not be easily controlled.”

When Shi Fuchen heard this, his heart moved, but then he looked embarrassed and said in a deep voice.

"Although the Fire Scale Guards are strong, they are only a few soldiers in number. If you can show enough determination and skill, and let the Fire Scale Guards see that following you is the only way out, they will return."

"What's more, we are facing a powerful enemy now, and it is time to unite. My lord, you can use this as an excuse to force Wei Linchao and others to obey your orders and fight the enemy together."

Yuan Shao smiled slightly and said with confidence.

"Yes, my lord, you must be tough and make those ambivalent generals understand that the future of the Chiyu Army can only be led by you alone."

"Only in this way can we jointly resist Daqian's attack, and even have a chance to counterattack Daqian and become the world's hegemon."

When Yuan Shu thought about the wonderful life that the Yuan family would have in the future with all their might in the Chiyu Army, he hurriedly spoke up to persuade them.

After hearing this, Shi Fuchen was silent for a moment, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

"Okay! Benchu, Gonglu, and General Yuan Hong, since things have come to this, I will act according to your plan."

"Tomorrow, I will summon all the generals of the army and announce a new military order. Anyone who disobeys will be regarded as a traitor and will be severely punished!"

Finally, he slowly raised his head, a look of determination flashed in his eyes, and said ruthlessly.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shao and the other two all showed delight on their faces, for they knew that Shi Fuchen was undoubtedly gambling.

But in these troubled times, only by daring to take risks can you have a chance of survival.

Besides, if Shi Fuchen didn't take risky measures and just kept fighting with that group of stubborn elements, how would the Yuan family have any chance?
(End of this chapter)