Chapter 1795 Evacuate from Liangshan Marsh!

"Military Advisor, in your opinion, how many troops can Tie Yunpeng recruit?"

Yan Qing asked.

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng said calmly, "If Tie Yunpeng launches a rebellion at all costs, he should be able to recruit around two million people."

"The elite troops should number around 800,000."

"Eight hundred thousand!"

Hearing this number, Lin Yuan was a little surprised.

Because 800,000 elite soldiers can decide victory or defeat on the battlefield.

With an army of 800,000 elite soldiers, Tie Yunpeng is fully capable of sweeping across most of the Song Dynasty.

"That's right, Tie Yunpeng's elite troops have reached about 800,000."

"This is also the reason why Emperor Song has always been so cautious."

"But according to my estimation, he won't reveal his cards so soon, so we still have some time to prepare."

After receiving this answer, Jiang Shan slowly said, "The number of the Song army is about five million."

"More than one million of them are regular garrisons in various states and counties. These troops are not very powerful, but they are good enough to deal with some ordinary cultivators and bandits."

"But when it comes to actual battlefields, it's almost useless."

"Apart from these troops, the Song Dynasty only has about four million troops available for battle."

"Tie Yunpeng alone can mobilize 800,000 elite troops and 1.2 million regular troops. The pressure on us is enormous."

Hearing this, Chen Changsheng nodded slightly and said, "Judging from the numbers, the army controlled by the imperial court can barely match Tie Yunpeng's."

"But in reality, the army under Emperor Song's command is smaller than Tie Yunpeng's."

"Because the Imperial Guards need to protect the capital, other important places also need troops stationed there."

"According to this calculation, the Song Emperor has an army of only 1.5 million at most."

"As for the number of elite troops, this is a secret that belongs only to Emperor Song, and no outsider has any way of knowing it."

After saying this, Chen Changsheng remained silent and did not speak again.

Seeing this, Jiang Shan said calmly: "What do you think? Please share your thoughts now."

"I think this is not pressure for us, but an opportunity for us."

At this time, Lin Yuan, who had remained silent, spoke.

"For eighteen years, our territory has been confined to the Four Continents."

"Besides, this is Tie Yunpeng's heartland, and our development has always been hindered."

"Now that troubled times have arrived, perhaps our bonds can be freed at this moment."

Hearing this, Jiang Shan raised his brows and asked, "What are you going to do?"

"Split the troops!"

"Eighty thousand versus two million, this is a game you can never win."

"Now is not the time for us to have a decisive battle with Tie Yunpeng. Our top priority now is to divide our forces and strengthen our own strength as much as possible."

"I disagree!"

Yan Qing, who was standing by, said, "Tie Yunpeng sees us as a thorn in his side. If we split up our forces, wouldn't that give him the opportunity to destroy us?"

"I think we should concentrate our efforts now and tear a piece of flesh from Tie Yunpeng while he's still unstable."

"Once he's focused on us, then we can use our mobility to get around him."

"At the same time, the imperial court can also better attack Tie Yunpeng."

For a while, the sounds of arguments in the gathering hall were endless.

Faced with Tie Yunpeng's unstoppable strength, everyone has their own ideas.

Seeing this, Jiangshan, who was sitting in the main seat, watched everything quietly.

It was unknown how long it took before Jiangshan signaled everyone to be quiet.

"This incident is both a crisis and an opportunity for us."

"The reason why Emperor Song released the master was because he wanted to use us to restrain Tie Yunpeng."

"If we abandon Liangshan Marsh outright, it will inevitably cause dissatisfaction in the imperial court, and then we will have no one to rely on."

"But if we stay here and fight to the death, our small number of people will not be able to withstand the full-scale attack of a million-strong army."

"So I think we should leave two-thirds of our people to defend Liangshan Marsh, and the rest should abandon this place and develop elsewhere."

After hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Because whoever stays in Liangshan Marsh is destined to face death.

"I apply to defend Liangshan!"

Lin Yuan spoke first, and Jiang Shan shook his head and said, "You can't stay. I'm the leader of Liangshan. The court and Tie Yunpeng will keep a close eye on me."

"So I'm the best person to stay."

"On the contrary, you are the best candidates to leave because they don't pay too much attention to you."

"But......"

"No but, execute the order."

Jiangshan made the decision directly without giving Lin Yuan any chance to refute.

After saying that, Jiangshan stood up and left, and the people present had to leave one after another.

After everyone left, Chen Changsheng came to Lin Yuan and said, "Why, are you feeling a little unhappy about not letting you fight this tough battle?"

Looking at Chen Changsheng beside him, Lin Yuan smiled faintly and said, "I'm not dissatisfied, I just think that what he did is too dangerous."

"Our team would be like a headless bird without him."

"It's only been a few years since we last met, how come you're convinced so quickly?"

Looking at Chen Changsheng's smiling face, Lin Yuan said, "There are some things that you can't refuse to accept."

"For 18 years, his ability, vision, and wisdom have been evident to all."

"Even though I tried my best to catch up, I could only vaguely see his back."

"There's no reason for me not to be convinced by such a person."

After saying this, Lin Yuan took out a copper coin and handed it to Chen Changsheng, saying, "Sir, I lost the bet that year."

"Hahaha!"

"It's good that you're willing to admit defeat. I thought you would take a few more years."

Putting away the copper coins given by Lin Yuan, Chen Changsheng smacked his lips and said, "What are you going to do after leaving Liangshan?"

"Keep going deeper. Only by going deeper into Tie Yunpeng's territory can we completely escape the control of the imperial court."

"With the students of the second batch of the academy as seeds, I believe we will soon be able to grow into a towering tree."

"Yes, the plan is very thorough, but I suggest you select some experienced veterans to join you."

"Those students in the academy are full of energy, but they lack experience after all."

"With the assistance of the first batch of students, your journey will be much easier."

"Thank you, sir!"

"No need to thank me, I hope you can survive to the end."

After saying that, Chen Changsheng was about to get up and leave, but Lin Yuan called him.

"Sir, who are you?"

Facing Lin Yuan's question, Chen Changsheng raised the corners of his mouth and smiled: "Why do you ask this question?"

"Jiangshan's position has already made me feel out of reach."

"But I know better than anyone that you taught Jiangshan all these things. What kind of person are you?"

"I can't tell you this question for now. When the time comes, you will know."

After saying that, Chen Changsheng left the Juyi Hall, leaving Lin Yuan alone there.

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