Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 942: Chapter 669: Choices of Innate Martial Artists

In contrast, Jian Chengfeng, who came later, does not hold as high a position in Da Liang as those two.

However, Zhang Luan, Li Zhen, Jian Chengfeng, and Yang Jiushi are all elders among the Innate Martial Artists, and with their support, it is enough to compensate for Da Liang’s shortcomings in high-level combat power.

”What is the situation inside the city?” Emperor Tianwu asked, looking at the Capital City.

Zhang Luan, with a slight smile, replied, ”Rest assured, Your Majesty, everything is already prepared. As soon as we attack the city, someone inside will surely respond to us!”

Unlike Jian Chengfeng, Zhang Luan did not have such complicated emotions at this moment. He only felt the pleasure of dispelling his grievances.

”Hmph, you caused chaos, and now I will pull your son down from the throne,” he scoffed.

Yes, his resentment towards Emperor Yanping ran deep.

Although Emperor Yanping had long since passed, the resentment in his heart had not diminished; it grew even stronger.

There was also a bit of frustration, like iron that could not be beaten into steel.

Previously, he was loyal to Da Rong, but unfortunately, Emperor Yanping betrayed his loyalty and turned the court into a mess.

”The deeper the love, the deeper the hate.”

Although this description might not be entirely appropriate, it roughly captures the essence.

It was Zhang Luan who was responsible for liaising between Da Liang and the inside of Capital City.

Zhang Luan was naturally well-versed in the nobles and prominent families within the Capital City; he would never fail to win someone over if he chose to.

”Hmm, with your assurance, senior, I am at ease!”

Emperor Tianwu said with a hearty laugh, ”But we mustn’t rush the siege. We need to ensure everything is foolproof. Ideally, we should take the Capital City in one decisive battle!”

The Capital City’s walls were high and its moat deep, making a frontal assault difficult. They needed inside assistance.

Da Liang was in no hurry to besiege the city; they had time to wait here. But once they attacked, they needed to capture the Capital City quickly.

Otherwise, the longer the battle dragged on, the lower the morale of Da Liang’s soldiers would drop.

Therefore, they were not in a hurry to attack the city.

The siege of the Capital City had already lasted for more than half a month, and during this time, news of the siege spread throughout Da Rong.

Jiangnan, Yingtian Prefecture.

Chen Hengchang and others were discussing the siege of the Capital City.

In the hall, a dozen people were seated, including Ji Feiyu, Yan Huichun, Lin Fuan, Wang Chongzhen, Ling Bufu, Lv Hua, and Chen Ruishu.

Ji Feiyu and Yan Huichun were unquestionably the people Chen Hengchang trusted most and were his right-hand men.

Lin Fuan, Wang Chongzhen, and Ling Bufu were all members of the Divine Sun Sect. But now, the Divine Sun Sect had completely gone underground, and they had become open Innate Martial Artists, becoming Chen Hengchang’s most powerful supporters.

Lv Hua, compelled by circumstances, currently helped Chen Hengchang form the Blood Clothes Guard. He had recruited personnel from the Secret Martial Guards and also drew strength from the Divine Sun Sect, mainly providing intelligence support for Chen Hengchang.

Chen Ruishu, the eldest son of the New River Prince, represented the Jiangnan nobility, and he was among the first to align with Chen Hengchang, eventually stabilizing Jiangnan under Chen Hengchang’s control.

Here were also some Jiangnan nobles who had recently defected to Chen Hengchang.

Although Chen Hengchang’s strength couldn’t match Da Liang’s, it was not far behind.

Gaining control of Jiangnan, Chen Hengchang acquired substantial Silver Coin and Martial Artists.

However, Chen Hengchang’s foundation was still somewhat thin, and he was busy converting Jiangnan’s financial and human resources into his own strength.

”What do you think about the situation in the Capital City?” Chen Hengchang asked the group, his voice heavy.

Ji Feiyu glanced at Lin Fuan and was the first to speak, ”My lord, Da Liang’s Fake Emperor is strong and his troops are plentiful; he will surely conquer the Capital City!”

”And once Da Liang captures the Capital City, they will inevitably move south to attack us! Jiangnan is the wealthiest region of Da Rong, and the Fake Emperor of Da Liang will definitely want to take it quickly!”