Chapter 351 Gongsun Liang's Choice
Regarding the news that Guan Zhihe sent people to bring back from the Canglang Kingdom.
Jiang Chen did not rush to express his opinion, but ordered the butler to take the man away first.
Afterwards, Jiang Chen ordered his butler.
He went to call Huo Xiang, Gongsun Liang and others who had just returned to his house.
After receiving Jiang Chen's summons, Huo Xiang, Gongsun Liang and others hurried over.
Next came Li Yuanyi and his four personal guards.
Yu Yanyi and other generals who stayed in the northern border also came in.
Everyone stood in Jiang Chen's study and bowed to Jiang Chen in unison.
"My Lord, you are in such a hurry to call us here."
"But is there something urgent that we need to discuss?"
As the military advisor, Gongsun Liang was the first to speak.
Following Gongsun Liang's question, everyone in the study room turned their attention to Jiang Chen who was sitting in the main seat.
Facing everyone's puzzled looks, Jiang Chen calmly explained the reason why he called everyone here.
"I summoned you here because there is news coming from the Canglang Nation."
"If nothing unexpected happens, the Canglang Nation is now under the control of this Marquis."
As soon as Jiang Chen said this, all the generals in the study room widened their eyes in disbelief.
They couldn't believe their ears!
My own lord was actually unaware of it.
Suddenly succeeded in taking control of a country!!
As soon as this news came out, it immediately caused a storm in everyone's hearts.
After a long time, Gongsun Liang swallowed his saliva.
After bowing to Jiang Chen, he asked.
"My Lord, may I ask, is this true?"
Hearing this, Jiang Chen nodded slowly and continued.
"The authenticity of this matter has been confirmed. Here is the specific information."
"In order to protect that person, I cannot explain it to you in detail."
"However, this person has a blood feud with the Xia Kingdom's royal family."
"So, I want to ask you, if I want to raise an army to rebel against Xia."
"How will you choose? Will you support me, or will you oppose me?"
Jiang Chen said this while staring at the generals below.
After hearing Jiang Chen's words, everyone was even more shocked.
They never expected that the real reason why Jiang Chen called them here would be this!
Although they are also from Xia country, they were all promoted by Jiang Chen after all.
Except for Han Zhong and Du Mingyu who have not returned with the army yet.
Most of the generals in the study at this time were there after Jiang Chen opened the martial arts hall.
They are strictly selected and promoted from the public.
So, for them, they would rather support Jiang Chen than Xia Guo.
As for Li Yuanyi and Huo Xiang, one of them was rescued by Jiang Chen.
The other one also had a blood feud with the Xia royal family, so neither of them had any hesitation at all.
The rest were the northern border civil officials headed by Gongsun Liang and Yu Yanyi.
Among them, Yu Yanyi is not a Xia citizen, so he undoubtedly supports Jiang Chen.
Only Gongsun Liang frowned and began to consider carefully in his mind.
After thinking carefully, Gongsun Liang walked forward and said to Jiang Chen.
"My Lord, I think if we start a war now."
"I'm afraid this is not a good decision for us in the North!"
After listening to Gongsun Liang's words, Jiang Chen asked with some confusion.
"Of course I know this. My northern border has just pacified the Ming Dynasty."
"The Northern Ming has just been pacified, and the Qi State in the north is eyeing us covetously."
"So I am not saying that we should start an uprising against Xia now."
Having said that, Jiang Chen smiled at Gongsun Liang and continued.
"I want to ask you and Yan Yi."
"According to ideal estimation, when can I start the war?"
After Jiang Chen finished speaking, Yu Yanyi stood up without hesitation.
After standing up, Yu Yanyi walked to Gongsun Liang's side.
He bowed to Jiang Chen and replied.
"My lord, I think that if you want to raise an army to rebel against Xia."
"We have to wait until the Ming Dynasty stabilizes and the strength of the North is restored."
"In this case, if the lord wants to raise an army, it will take at least a year."
After getting Yu Yanyi's answer, Jiang Chen nodded thoughtfully.
"In that case, let's get started preparing!"
"I will give you one year during this period."
"This lord hopes to see the North's military strength doubled, including all weapons and armor."
"All equipped according to the current size of soldiers, and with food and grass reserves!"
"Okay, let's stop here. I hope you won't let me down in a year!"
After saying that, Jiang Chen stood up and walked out of the study, leaving everyone standing in the study looking at each other in bewilderment.
Looking at Jiang Chen's departing back, Gongsun Liang still stood there with his head lowered.
Seeing that Gongsun Liang was still hesitating, Yu Yanyi walked over.
After sighing helplessly and shaking his head, Yu Yanyi said to Gongsun Liang.
"Master Military Advisor, don't be like this, thinking about things elsewhere while you are here."
"The lord has treated you so well, please do not ruin your future and live up to the lord's kindness."
After saying this, Yu Yanyi turned around and walked out of the study.
After hearing Yu Yanyi's friendly reminder, Gongsun Liang shook his head in distress.
The other generals looked at Gongsun Liang and left silently.
Soon, Gongsun Liang was the only one left in the huge study room.
It’s not that Gongsun Liang intended to oppose his lord Jiang Chen.
The reason why he was hesitant was because he had the huge Gongsun family behind him.
What's more, in the northern border, there are the Prince of Jin and the Prince of Huai'an, Yu Qingbei.
If Jiang Chen rashly raised an army , I'm afraid King Jin and Yu Qingbei would definitely oppose Jiang Chen.
By that time, there’s no telling what Yu Qingbei would do.
I'm afraid those generals in the northern border originally belonged to the King of Jin.
He would follow Prince Jin without hesitation and oppose Jiang Chen together.
Thinking of this, Gongsun Liang sighed helplessly again.
Although Lord Jiang Chen did not explain this matter, Gongsun Liang, the military advisor, knew about it.
Since Jiang Chen didn't bring it up, he knew.
As a military strategist, Gongsun Liang would pay attention to these details.
He will also find ways to help his lord solve these hidden obstacles.
After a long time, Gongsun Liang, who had figured it out, slowly walked out of Jiang Chen's study.
Just as Gongsun Liang was about to leave Jiang Chen's mansion, Jiang Chen's housekeeper ran out.
"Mr. Gongsun, Mr. Gongsun, please wait a moment!"
Hearing the call from behind, Gongsun Liang stopped .
Before he could ask, the butler carefully took out a small bag from his arms.
Then, he handed the small package to Gongsun Liang.
