Ouyang Shuo left Jia Xu and Zheng He to draw up a detailed battle plan. He then left the room and went to the top deck of the Dragon Head.
The soldiers of the Divine Martial Guard were training on the deck regardless of the weather.
The slightly wobbling deck was like flat ground in front of the Divine Martial Guard's powerful martial power.
Because the Dragon Head could only carry a limited number of people, only one thousand of the three thousand were actually stationed on the ship. The remaining two thousand Divine Martial Guards were assigned to the four frigates surrounding the Dragon Head.
"Ruler!"
Seeing Ouyang Shuo, the commander of the Divine Martial Guard, Wang Feng, quickly walked over.
Ouyang Shuo nodded and went straight to the point, "There is a secret mission that requires the Divine Martial Guard. Take five hundred capable men to participate in this mission. "
"Don't worry, Ruler. I will make a list in a bit!" Wang Feng didn't hesitate.
The Divine Martial Guard was born to kill enemies. None of them were cowards. If this opportunity was given to other troops, they would refuse it. But for the Divine Martial Guard, they would definitely fight for it.
"This mission is extremely dangerous and has a slim chance of survival. You have to make it clear to the men that the only son in the family or those with a wife and children cannot participate, "Ouyang Shuo instructed.
Although Ouyang Shuo was cold, it was because he had no choice. He wasn't truly cold-blooded. The three thousand Divine Martial Guards were like his children. He wouldn't sacrifice them unless he had no other choice.
"Is that so? I understand! "Wang Feng's face turned solemn.
The sharp Wang Feng immediately sensed that this mission wasn't normal. In the past, Ruler wouldn't be so hesitant. Most of the time, Ruler would just arrange for his personal guards to pass on a verbal order.
This time, Ruler not only came personally but also gave detailed instructions. This was truly rare.
Ouyang Shuo sighed and continued, "One more thing, the targets are all skilled in martial arts. Pick two more strong men to lead the team. We can't let down the prestige of the Divine Martial Guard. "
Zhan Lang and Xiong Ba's secondary professions were generals with extraordinary combat power. Other than the threat they posed, they would also have personal guards around them.
Both of them were overlords of their own regions and occupied a province. Even if their personal guards couldn't compare to the Divine Martial Guards, they were comparable to the Imperial Guards.
Thus, in order to kill the two of them, they needed a valiant general to lead the team.
It was a good thing that every member of the Divine Martial Guard was the cream of the crop. Each of them had their own unique skills. There were godly archers, spear kings, and even heroes.
Warriors with outstanding martial arts were not rare in the Divine Martial Guards.
"How strong?" Wang Feng couldn't tell.
There was no first place in literature and no second place in martial arts.
Jun Shang only said to be strong, but in the Divine Martial Guards where the strong gathered, it was really hard to judge.
"The strongest."
When Wang Feng heard this, his eyes flashed and he suddenly knelt on one knee. "My lord, this general requests to fight!"
"No!" Ouyang Shuo refused without hesitation. "You are the commander of the Divine Martial Guard, how can you take the risk?"
Wang Feng, on the other hand, was stubborn. He sternly said, "My lord! It's because I'm the commander of the Divine Martial Guard that I have to do this. I really don't feel at ease arranging for someone else. "
"You better think it through. Even someone as powerful as you might die in this operation! "Ouyang Shuo's expression was solemn. He couldn't refuse Wang Feng's request to fight again and again.
Otherwise, it would be a blow to Wang Feng's prestige in the army.
"This general has thought it through very clearly." Wang Feng's eyes flashed with determination.
Ouyang Shuo looked at Wang Feng with a complicated expression. "Since that's the case, then go!" Ouyang Shuo's vast eyes contained another meaning that only Wang Feng could understand.
In truth, when Ouyang Shuo returned from his voyage, his wife, Song Jia, had told him that Qing 'er might have taken a liking to Wang Feng and that there was some interest between the two.
One was the commander of the Divine Martial Guard while the other was a princess. They were a good match.
Thus, Ouyang Shuo didn't object. He even had Song Jia tell Qing 'er that if she really liked Wang Feng, he could have Song Jia act as a bridge to make this matter happen.
Qing 'er was lonely, so finding a husband like Wang Feng was a good choice.
Of course, Ouyang Shuo also had some thoughts in this. If Wang Feng married Qing 'er, then Wang Feng's relationship with the Southern Border Protectorate would naturally improve.
With this relationship, Wang Feng's loyalty would be even more trustworthy.
It wasn't that Ouyang Shuo was snobbish and wanted to use his sworn sister to win over a general by his side. Ouyang Shuo was just going with the flow. If Qing 'er didn't have such an interest, he wouldn't have forced her.
Ying You, for example, had countless pursuers. There were even people who directly asked Ouyang Shuo or Song Jia, but all of them were rejected.
Ouyang Shuo's meaning was very clear. He wouldn't arrange the marriage of his two sworn sisters.
Whoever they married was completely up to them.
Ying You was currently wholeheartedly focused on official duties. Ouyang Shuo had once talked to his sister and found that she had no intention of marrying.
After all, in the environment of ancient times, once Ying You married, it would be very difficult for her to continue working in the Southern Border Protectorate. Even if Ouyang Shuo was willing, there would be many people who opposed it.
Moreover, the Cui Clan probably wouldn't be willing either.
Ouyang Shuo had long seen that this sworn sister of his was a strong-willed person. In the real world, she would be a typical strong woman who wasn't willing to be tied down by marriage.
Since Ying You had clearly stated her intentions, Ouyang Shuo naturally wouldn't force her.
After all, a game was just a game. Even if Ying You didn't marry, it wouldn't matter. It wouldn't be too late to discuss personal matters when they reached Hope Planet and Ying You materialized in reality.
Ying You was both surprised and happy at Ouyang Shuo's support.
Song Jia was a little jealous at how much Ouyang Shuo doted on his two sworn sisters.
Now that Wang Feng had volunteered to carry out such a dangerous mission, Ouyang Shuo's conflicted feelings could be understood.
If something really happened to Wang Feng, Ouyang Shuo really wouldn't know how to explain it to Qing 'er.
… …
"Thank you, Lord!"
Wang Feng met Jun Shang's gaze and solemnly nodded, thanking him once more.
With such a loyal general, what else could Ouyang Shuo say? Just as Ouyang Shuo was sighing with emotion, another shout came, "Lord, this general also requests to go to battle!"
He turned his head and saw that it was Chen Dameng, the personal guard captain behind Ouyang Shuo.
When Ouyang Shuo saw this, his head swelled and he couldn't help but reprimand, "Why are you causing trouble?" No matter how he looked at it, there were always troublesome people around him!
"Lord, this general is also a member of the Divine Martial Guard." Chen Dameng had a good reason. "At this time, even Commander Wang has stood out. This general can't be left behind."
"Nonsense!" Ouyang Shuo nearly blew his beard and glared at him.
Chen Dameng, on the other hand, was smiling mischievously. "Lord, in terms of martial strength, if this general claims to be second in the Divine Martial Guard, then no one would dare to claim to be first. Picking two strong people to lead the team at once, I can't be absent! "
He really wasn't modest at all!
"Are you serious?" Ouyang Shuo frowned.
He also knew that this personal guard captain might look mischievous, but he was a person who paid attention.
"Of course this general is serious." Chen Dameng nearly patted his chest.
Ouyang Shuo gave up and threw caution to the wind. "Go, go, all of you go. You'll regret it!"
"Thank you, Lord!"
Chen Dameng was overjoyed and thanked him. He looked at Wang Feng on his left and smiled.
Heroes cherished heroes!
Ouyang Shuo shook his head. He didn't have any more thoughts. Finally, he ordered, "After selecting the members, report to Governor Zheng. Remember, bring the Divine Armed Crossbow and come back alive! "
"Yes, Lord!"
Wang Feng and Chen Dameng bowed in unison.
As soon as Ouyang Shuo left, the deck immediately became lively. Ouyang Shuo and Wang Feng didn't deliberately avoid the Divine Martial Guard members when they talked, so they heard everything clearly.
"Boss, I'll sign up!"
"Me too!"
"Count me in!"
Hearing the excitement behind him, Ouyang Shuo sighed in his heart. "What a group of fearless people!"
For the next day, the entire fleet revolved around the assassination plan.
Selecting members, equipping equipment, preparing supplies, familiarizing themselves with the structure of the warship, familiarizing themselves with the intelligence of the water bandits, conducting mock drills, and so on. With the cooperation of Zheng He and Jia Xu, the progress was lightning fast.
The entire fleet completely stopped.
…
Morning of the tenth day of the battle.
All the preparations for the decapitation operation had been completed. The carefully selected two thousand frogmen team, along with the five hundred most elite Divine Martial Guards, were ready to go.
The surface of the river was foggy and cold.
In the fog, more than two hundred Scarlet Horse Boats carried the soldiers and war supplies, neatly lined up on the surface of the river, waiting for the Emperor's inspection.
The cold wind was biting cold, as if it was being cut by a knife. Every soldier stood ramrod straight. Their tall and straight bodies swayed rhythmically along with the Scarlet Horse Boats.
Ouyang Shuo boarded a Scarlet Horse Boat to send off the soldiers.
Ouyang Shuo didn't know how to say emotional words. He raised the big bowl in his hand, filled it with wine, and raised it high. "My sons, a bowl of wine is to send you off. When you return victorious, there will be delicious food and wine! "
"Cheers!" Ouyang Shuo drank the wine in his bowl in one gulp. A spicy feeling went from his throat to his lungs, sweeping away the coldness of the morning. His body instantly felt warm.
"Cheers!"
The soldiers raised their bowls and drank it in one gulp.
"Splash!"
Bowls after bowls were thrown into the river to show their determination.
After a brief farewell, the expedition frogmen team immediately set off, disappearing into the vast fog.
Ouyang Shuo stood there for a long time, silently gazing into the distance, his eyes deep in thought.
Although Zheng He and Jia Xu had formulated a meticulous plan and had considered every possible situation, Ouyang Shuo's heart was really uneasy.
This plan was too risky, and the opponents were Xiong Ba and Zhan Lang, neither of whom were easy to deal with. One mistake and the whole army would be wiped out.
This was the battle that Ouyang Shuo had the least confidence in.
"Emperor!"
Zheng He reminded him that it was time to go back.
"Let's go back!"
Ouyang Shuo collected his emotions and prepared to return to Dragon Head.
The entire process was seen by Jia Xu, and he had a new understanding of this young king.
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