Looking at Chen Shandao's slightly haggard face and the faint hope in his eyes, Zhao Ran couldn't bear to refuse, but he had to solemnly remind him: "Since ancient times, I have never heard of a master of Lianxu personally leading the army.
Those who fight in battle, let alone a naval battle! If a ship sinks, dozens or hundreds of lives will be lost. Master Chen, what are the causes and effects? How can we resolve them after the union? Wounding one person is like hurting one to refine the weak. Master Chen, think twice.
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Chen Shandao smiled: "Zhiran, there is no need to persuade me. In fact, I have thought about this problem many years ago, and I have just thought about it more clearly these days. From my teacher, to Dayin, and then to me,
Maybe I don’t have the chance to ascend in this discipline. It was the same then, and it’s the same today. I have wasted two years on the mountain, and I can’t waste it any longer. I have rarely considered whether I can join the path, and it is probably difficult.
, as for ascension, I have no hope. While I can still live for a few years, seize the time to do something, especially things that others are unwilling to do or dare not do. This is my fate, Chen Shandao."
Zhao Ran said in a daze: "Uncle, you have been in the void for more than forty years, so..."
Chen Shandao interrupted him: "Are you reluctant to give up the position of commander-in-chief of the fleet?"
"How dare you..."
"Then don't talk about it, leave it to me. I also want to see who the Wutong Taoist who defeated Dayin is, and I also want to see how evil the place where Dayin was defeated is...
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Rong Niang was a little late discussing the bond issue with Shi Weiming in the Baochao Department. She suddenly remembered that Zhao Ran was leaving for Songjiang Camp tonight, so she quickly said goodbye to the officials in the Baochao Department and hurried back to Jiming Temple.
As soon as he arrived at Jingyang Tower, he saw Chen Shandao sitting in front of the stone table looking at Yingtian under the night sky. He blinked - it was indeed Chen Shandao, so he hurriedly stepped forward to greet him.
Chen Shandao explained: "Your husband went to the council hall to convene a joint meeting. He will be back soon."
Rong Niang was still surprised: "Ah, okay... you sit down first, and I will go into the room to pack the things he wants to take away."
Chen Shandao shook his head: "There's no need to deal with it. He will only stay for a day or two and then come back. You two don't need to be separated. His fleet commander was snatched away by me, haha."
The impromptu joint meeting was finally concluded, and the participants unanimously agreed that Chen Shandao would serve as the commander-in-chief of the inspection fleet, including Lu Xixing, a fellow commander who was training the fleet in Songjiang. It was also his honor to be able to serve as the deputy to a famous Lianxu Master.
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Zhao Ran also reported the situation to Xu Yun'ao. After a long time, Xu Yun'ao gave Zhao Ran a simple reply: "Sigh, let him go."
When we returned to Jingyang Tower, it was already midnight on the second day. Chen Shandao sat here motionless for two hours, while Rong Niang stayed with him, telling Chen Shandao some interesting things that happened in the past two years.
Shandao never stops smiling.
Zhao Ran was very sorry: "I'm sorry, Master Chen, for keeping you waiting. Rong Niang, didn't you prepare wine and food for Master Chen?"
Rong Niang shook her head: "Master Chen has no appetite."
Chen Shandao smiled: "Don't bother me. Rong Niang stayed with me here and talked a lot without neglecting me. How about it? I can go to Songjiang Camp now?"
Zhou Keli and Ling Congyun rode on the infinite rosette, slowly fell down, and bowed to Chen Shandao: "I have seen the master!"
Chen Shandao climbed onto the rosette, helped the two of them up, and comforted them with kind words: "I have suffered so much for you."
The two of them burst into tears.
Zhao Ran also stepped in and said goodbye to Rong Niang. The rosette rose into the sky in the middle of the night and flew towards the east.
Late night flights should be avoided as much as possible, but the military situation was urgent. Zhou Keli and Ling Congyun traveled between Yingtian and Songjiang many times. The road conditions were very familiar, so they pressed the rosette ten feet high and followed the river downstream.
, throwing a fire talisman out from time to time to light up the road ahead. The speed is not fast, but there is no risk of hitting the mountain or getting lost.
Taking advantage of the gap in flight, Zhao Ran introduced some issues that needed attention to Chen Shandao.
"After Senior Uncle Chen goes, you can gradually become familiar with the fleet's training, baggage, tactics, etc. With Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Du assisting you, I believe there will be no trouble. You just need to pay attention to a few issues. These issues are connected.
The next battle will have an impact."
"Zhiran, please tell me."
"First, the pirates are very good at using the night to fight. Brother Li's defeat was due to the fact that he was chasing the enemy at night. The infinite rosette was unable to fly into the air for exploration, so he entered the ambush of the pirates. Therefore, we must always be vigilant and never attack lightly at night.
Enter."
"Second, the pirates know far more about the Demonic Hell Sea than we do. Of course, this is common sense. The battlefield they chose to set up an ambush is right on the edge of the Demonic Hell Sea, and they also grasped the timing of the battle very well.
At that time, lightning and thunder, heavy rain and overturning, and surging waves greatly restricted the use of our fleet's flying magic weapons, magic crossbows and heavy artillery, especially the Fire Dance Dragon. The two sides fired at each other at extremely close distances, leveling the enemy and ourselves.
The equipment generation difference between them.”
"One more thing, how did the pirates cross the north-south waterways we monitor and appear in the northern seas? Where did they stay during their stay on the coast? This question needs us to continue to figure out..."
Talking about it all the way, we walked all the way, and when it was almost dawn, we arrived at the Songjiang Wei Navy Camp.
Lu Xixing and Du Yangchen, who had already learned the news, led the monks and officers to welcome him out. They met with the new fleet commander in the Chinese army and accompanied Chen Shandao to inspect the navy.
After Zhao Ran stayed in Songjiang for a day, he was driven back to Yingtian by Gu Kexue on a cloud lily.
Before leaving, Chen Shandao saw him off and warned him: "If I don't go well in this battle and something unexpected happens, please Zhiran be the elder of Sanmaoguan and take care of the sect on my behalf."
Zhao Ran said in shock: "Where did Master Master's words come from? How could there be an accident?"
Chen Shandao shook his head: "In everything, work hard in the best direction and prepare for the worst outcome. The war is dangerous, and it is a naval battle. Who can say for sure whether it will be good or bad? In short, it must be done.
Promise me that if there ever comes a time, you will help me take care of the San Mao Guan inheritance."
Zhao Ran said: "I will definitely take care of Junior Brother Peng and the others. Master, please rest assured about this. As for the Great Elder of Sanmaoguan, please don't joke, Master."
Chen Shandao said very seriously: "I'm not joking. Does Zhiran have to bow before I agree?"
Zhao Ran was stunned for a long time before nodding: "If the situation really reaches this point, I will concurrently serve as the Grand Elder of Sanmaoguan."
After sending Zhao Ran away, Chen Shandao immediately devoted himself to training and preparing for war. He was the former Celestial Master of the Zhenshi Hall and the teacher of the former navy commander Li Dayin. He had a very high prestige. Whenever an order was given, everyone above and below him would be ignored.
Lin Zun quickly took control of the entire fleet, and the training of the inspection fleet also entered the second stage, and began to go deep into the distant sea.