Longevity: Beginning from Becoming a Clan Leader

Chen Xiang stood aside.

"There are no such talented disciples in the Poison Valley. Those who have reached the Muscle and Bone Realm at a young age are basically elders. In terms of age..."

Chen Xiang did not finish her words, but Chen Nuo naturally understood what she meant.

Moreover, although warriors do not get married early like ordinary people, they will not get married too late. For example, ordinary Muscle and Bone Realm warriors are generally over 30 years old and have been married for a long time.

"As for the Medicine King Valley and Chengwang, they have given a clear answer, no."

"The forces in Ouyue County that are related to our clan have not responded yet."

"We have checked in Liushui County, and there are no women who meet the requirements."

Chen Nuo put down the white chess in his hand and frowned.

"However, clan leader, we have received news from Juyan County that the sister of the head of a family is 22 years old this year. She has just broken through the Muscle and Bone Realm and is interested in marrying with our clan." Chen Xiang said so.

After several years of development, Longyuan has already established bases in the four counties of Yuezhou and has a lot of exchanges with local forces, so it can collect this news.

As for why they are so positive even though they are in two different places in the same state, which means they are marrying far away?

As the locust plague continues to rage, Juyan County, the first county to suffer damage, is the place that suffers the most.

As for Hexia County, it has been a grain-producing area in Yuezhou since ancient times, and it suffered the least damage in the strange six-year locust plague.

The Chen family, which occupies the southern part of Hexia and can even produce grain outside, has long been famous in Yuezhou. (There are also many forces involved in smuggling.)

Therefore, even if the force in Juyan County has a genius woman, it will want to marry the Chen family, which is cost-effective.

As for the distance, it is in the same state anyway, so it doesn’t matter.

What’s more, the Chen family is a family of prestige...

“What’s the situation with this family?”

Chen Nuo asked.

Young unmarried women in the Jingu realm are indeed rare. If it is suitable, then this family will be chosen.

"This is a general family in Yulin, the county seat of Juyan County. They have been in the army for generations. In Yue State, they were the highest military officer of the fourth rank and led an army. However, they lost the struggle and their power in the court was greatly reduced. However, they still belong to a family of generals and have not fallen.

The family has a large population of about a thousand people. Its patriarch Zhong Liming is in the realm of muscles and bones. He has good skills and has many industries in the local area. However, he can only be regarded as a medium-level among the many military leaders in Juyan County today."

"Wait, a medium-level military leader, who is he with?"

"Now there are only two big military leaders in Juyan County, General Murong Chao of Eagle Snake and General Zhou Rong of Angry Waves. He is the man of General Zhou Rong of Angry Waves." Chen Xiang replied.

Chen Nuo naturally knew about the situation of the military leaders in Juyan County. Every three days, Long Yuan would pass on the summary of intelligence to him.

Because of the continuous deterioration of the living environment, Juyan County, which was originally the center of the army, has completely transformed. There are military battles everywhere, and various military leaders have risen.

In the past two years, there were even hundreds of military leaders, and the big and small military leaders were extremely chaotic.

Zhou Rong, also known as General Nutao, is a typical example of a man who rose to prominence under the trend of the times.

He was originally just an ordinary middle-level officer. After the advent of the chaotic times, he was appreciated by his superiors one after another. He was brave enough to fight, and with a bit of luck, he quickly rose to power by merit. Later, he married his superior's only daughter, completely took over the Nutao Army, and became the new General Nutao. In just three years, he became one of the two major military leaders in Juyan County during the locust plague.

His cultivation level has broken through from the original ordinary tendon and bone realm to the internal organs realm in eight years. His father-in-law, the previous General Nutao, is also in the internal organs realm.

In addition, the Juyan County army was originally a professional army, well-trained and well-equipped. After years of fighting, its combat effectiveness is actually a head higher than that of other counties.

Therefore, it can be said that it is very powerful.

The smuggling industry of the Chen family, food, ironware, etc., which were transported to Juyan County, were basically eaten up by these two giants.

The sister of a subordinate military leader of such a powerful force married his cousin.

Isn't this a de facto marriage?

Chen Nuo frowned deeply.

All along, Chen Nuo's clan policy towards the Chen family has been neutral, relying on smuggling to make a fortune. Except for his own territory, any invitation from other forces will be rejected and never intervened.

If he marries them now, it will be considered to break this situation.

It's the end.

It seems that the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

"Chen Xiang, did Zhong Liming say anything when he asked for a marriage?"

Chen Xiang took out a roll of paper and quickly flipped through it.

As the general manager of Longyuan, he has too much intelligence every day, so much so that he carries the file with him for viewing.

"Patriarch, Zhong Liming's words..."

"..."

As expected, just as Chen Nuo thought, Zhong Liming's initiative was behind Zhou Rong.

So.

The question now is.

Do you want to accept it?

Chen Nuo wanted to refuse, but decided to play it safe. He felt that Zhou Rong should not be so reckless to rise all the way. Maybe there are other reasons or reliance?

"...Bring out all the files on Zhou Rong."

Chen Xiang retreated into the shadows and disappeared.

Soon, Chen Xiang came back with a new file.

Chen Nuo opened it and read it carefully.

You don't know until you see it.

I was shocked when I saw it.

This Zhou Rong seems to have a good fortune recently...

He made friends with the nobles of Ouyue County and provided him with civil officials to govern the local area. Suddenly, there was a chaos inside the famous pass in the world and he took it down. The most outrageous thing was that when the two armies were fighting, a beast tide attacked and just missed his troops!

Not only that, there were also some things like meeting an old man on the road and giving him a magic sword, and a flood that caused the enemy's food to be completely destroyed, etc. It was as if some kind of fortune was bestowed on him. Although he couldn't achieve his wishes, he was also unstoppable. In two words, outrageous!

Moreover, these things happened in the past year. If Chen Nuo hadn't compiled the files and observed them specifically, he probably wouldn't have discovered them.

Others, without a broad vision and a lot of intelligence assistance, would only think that Zhou Rong was just a little lucky, and would not understand the frequency and outrageousness of the number of times!

Considering the current situation in the world, the strongest military force is Juyan County. With this thought, Chen Nuo vaguely grasped the thread in his heart.

"Chen Xiang, bring the summary of other forces here. I want to take a look."

Very quickly.

The summary of other forces was also brought over, which included a rough economic, population, military and other aspects of a force.

All of them are the hard work of Long Yuan over the years.

Chen Nuo flipped through them one by one, and his expression became more and more solemn.

After reading the thirty-two chapters of the file, Chen Nuo said, "Show your goodwill to the Zhong family, discuss in detail, and let Chen Yong and the eldest lady meet, if there is no problem."

Chen Nuo's words actually meant half-agreement.

Hearing this, Chen Xiang agreed.

Afterwards, Chen Xiang did not rush to leave, but knelt on one knee and said, "I'm sorry, clan leader, I didn't see Zhong Liming's matter in time, and I have to let you deal with it personally. Please punish me."

Chen Nuo understood what Chen Xiang was saying.

As the person in charge of Long Yuan, he did not see the importance of Zhong Liming's words, and the chain reaction that would be caused by the marriage of the other party's backing, so he rashly recommended it to Chen Nuo.

If Chen Nuo is not careful, there will be some trouble.

And these are mistakes that should not happen to him as the chief intelligence officer.

In fact, these are not serious mistakes. It can only be said that he was a little careless, but intelligence work is like this.

Moreover, it also shows the shortcomings of Chen Xiang's political sense from the side. Of course, part of it is because he is too busy.

Chen Nuo knows all these.

Chen Xiang is not a genius. He has followed all the way from humble beginnings. From a cold-faced man with a little talent, he has become the leader of a huge underground organization that is used to darkness and blood. It can be said that he has exerted his talent and efforts to the extreme.

No, it should be said that he has broken through his original limit!

Throughout the ages, how many people can reach this point?

As an ordinary person, he has tried his best.

Chen Nuo smiled, "You, don't bring the underground organization's tricks in all at once. Don't forget that your last name is Chen."

"This incident is just a reminder for you. Just be more cautious in the future."

"By the way, when you have time in the future, change your identity and go out in the sun more often to change your mood."

Chen Xiang pursed his lips. He has been accustomed to the feeling of being in the dark over the years. He has been used to the indifference and darkness, and his heart is numb.

Unexpectedly, the clan leader is so considerate of him...

Although he said so, Chen Xiang, who was moved in his heart, said consciously, "Clan leader, I have picked up a few very talented little guys recently, and the clan has also selected some children who are suitable for training in Longyuan. I want to take them as apprentices."

Chen Nuo frowned slightly.

He guessed some of Chen Xiang's thoughts.

However...it is indeed time to train a successor.

After all, Longyuan will only become larger and more important in the future, and the position of Longyuan leader does need to be trained.

However, the next Longyuan may need more deputy leaders to share the responsibility?

"Okay, you can decide for yourself."

Chen Xiang returned to the darkness again.

Chen Nuo also looked at the black and white chessboard again, but at this moment he no longer had the heart to fight each other.

...

Just when Chen Nuo was preparing for the marriage.

Juyan County.

A war was brewing again.

Yulin City.

The big flag with the word Zhou fluttered in the wind.

Below, the black army stood like a forest of guns, with majestic horses, fierce soldiers, sharpening their swords, and a big flag embroidered with the word Murong stood in the center of the army.

Dong!

Dong!

Dong!

The cowhide drum was struck, and the dull drum sound resounded throughout the battlefield.

The war begins!