Hua Lao did not deny Chen Ze's statement.

After a moment of silence, he shook his head sadly, "I owe them this, but I seem to owe you for it."

"So this time, although I don't know why you insist on leading the troops yourself, but since you insist on doing so, I will help you and return this favor to you."

This time it was Chen Ze's turn to be silent.

Return the favor?

Will you pay with your life?

Hua Lao's words let him know that the other party was not really optimistic about him and believed that he could really solve Bo'an City's crisis.

But I just wanted to... return a favor to him.

So is this the reason for the sad look on the fat shopkeeper’s face?

The devastated Mr. Hua may have long ago not wanted to live, but he just missed a reason.

Taking this opportunity, if the matter succeeds, he will return a favor to Chen Ze. If it fails, it will be in line with his wish and end this miserable life!

The fat shopkeeper has always been by Hua Lao's side. In recent years, he is also the only person who has taken personal care of Hua Lao. I am afraid that no one in the world understands Hua Lao better than him.

This is why Mr. Jing, who is also a disciple, wanted to persuade him, but the fat shopkeeper stopped him.

"Mr. Hua..."

Chen Ze hesitated for a moment, then said: "I have something unclear..."

"You want to ask, it's just a battle, why am I so depressed?"

Mr. Hua seemed to see through his mind at a glance.

"..."

"yes!"

Chen Ze took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "In any case, it was just one battle back then. Who dares to say that he will be victorious in every battle and never lose in his life?"

"What's more, you can't be said to have been defeated at that time. It should even be said to be a great victory!"

"As for what happened later, I believe that if Mr. Ruo Hua really wanted to defend himself, he would not have no room for it. After all, anyone with a discerning eye could see what happened back then. The reason why the enemy country withdrew its troops was precisely because of you, Mr. Hua.

reason!"

"Victory...and...defeat?"

Hua Lao looked up at the ceiling and said to himself, "What is the use of such a victory?"

"Such a victory cannot exchange for the lives of my brothers!"

"Can……"

Chen Ze wanted to say more, but Hua Lao interrupted him with a wave of his hand and said without question: "This matter has nothing to do with you, there is no need to say anything more!"

In this regard, Chen Ze could only sigh.

He knew the regret in Hua Lao's heart. His depression came from the sentence that he could not exchange his brother's life. But what Chen Ze wanted to say was, how can anyone be immortal in a war?

It is said that kindness does not lead the army, benevolence does not govern, and the sword has no eyes on the battlefield, anyone may die.

Although those people lost their lives because of Hua Lao's decision, soldiers should obey orders. They should have known this from the first day they joined the army and should have this awareness.

From what he had seen twice, was Mr. Hua the kind of indecisive person?

of course not.

What's more, Hua Lao's order at that time was also for the overall situation, and it indeed resolved a major crisis for the leader of the Qingyang Kingdom. It can be said that he died a worthy death.

And didn’t Hua Lao also put himself in danger at that time?

So from Chen Ze's point of view, Mr. Hua shouldn't be like this, and the gesture of waving his hands to interrupt seemed to prove that there was something hidden in this.

But the other party obviously didn't want to argue about this matter anymore, so Chen Ze wisely shut his mouth.

But Mr. Hua turned around and asked, "I also don't understand something."

"Your contribution to today's matter is not small. If your strategy is effective, you can still gain a lot of military exploits even if you don't lead the troops yourself."

"When we were in Xiyun City, Ajing issued a combat mission through the Military Aircraft Department for those of you who participated in the defense of the supply line. The reward was also very generous. Adding the two together, not to mention promoting you to the co-leader level, is probably about the same.

Far."

"In that case, why do you need to take such a big risk?"

This question was not only a question for Mr. Hua, but also a doubt in the minds of everyone in the meeting hall.

Let's just say that Chen Ze is arrogant and greedy for merit, but his greed is too much, and he even overestimates his own capabilities.

"this……"

Chen Ze smiled bitterly. He was greedy for merit. Of course he was very greedy. Who told the General Star System to only recognize battles led by him personally?

If you just participate, you won't get any merit.

This can be proved from the time when Zhu Yan's ambush troops were intercepted and killed at the supply line of Qilin City.

At that time, he first led more than 7,000 soldiers under his command to fight against him, and his combat achievements were not lacking at all. But later, reinforcements arrived, and the reinforcements also belonged to the troops from Xiyun City. This was also because Chen Ze

The suggestions only appeared there, but the enemies killed by the reinforcements did not add even a little bit of military exploits to Chen Ze.

So can Chen Ze not be greedy?

Not only must you be greedy, but you must also be greedy in a way that others cannot understand.

"It's okay if you don't want to say it."

Seeing his expression, Mr. Hua stopped insisting and asked instead: "Then I ask you how sure you are of this plan. Can you tell me?"

"Of course you can."

Chen Ze nodded. Mr. Hua was also involved in this matter, and he still risked his life to support him. The other party's bet had been placed, and he would not be able to satisfy him even such a small request.

After careful consideration, Chen Ze said seriously: "80%, considering all the unfavorable factors, I think this plan has an 80% chance of success!"

"Eighty percent?"

Mr. Hua was thoughtful, then nodded, "80% of the time, I can give it a try."

Suddenly asked: "Is your current entourage quota not full yet?"

Chen Ze was slightly startled and replied: "No."

In fact, he has only one Li Quan'an as his entourage so far. Although Meng Yang and others are already his confidants, there are still procedures to be completed in the Qingyang Empire. They have been busy running around and did not have time to lead everyone.

Go to the military aircraft offices in each city to sign documents.

In other words, Meng Yang and others are not recognized by the empire as Chen Ze's own personal followers and disciples.

The mission of exterminating Guijianchou has been completed long ago. Logically speaking, after returning to Bo'an City, Chen Ze should hand over the seconded troops of Meng Yang and others to the Military Aircraft Department, and those Xuanjia elites should also return to the barracks to stand by.

When Chen Ze came back this time, he originally planned to take everyone to the military aircraft office to go through the formalities. However, from the gate of the city, the fat shopkeeper led him all the way to the city lord's mansion, and he never found a chance.

Furthermore, except for Meng Yang and Chen Ming, everyone else, Chen Ze, was led by Guo Zi, who was responsible for escorting Du Jun and three other Zhu Yan scouts, who are not here now.

"You are now a first-class strategist. The number of followers you can recruit is fifty-five. You leave five vacancies. I have five people here that are just right for you. I believe they will be helpful for this operation."
Chapter completed!