Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 943: Chapter 670: It’s Finally Our Turn to Enter This Chaotic World!

"Is the Yang family willing?" Chen Hengchang was unwilling in his heart, but for the sake of the greater cause, he chose to put aside those grudges.

"It’s worth a try!" Ji Feiyu said, looking at Lv Hua, "Lv Hua, what’s the situation over at Chongshan Town now?"

Lv Hua, who had been silent, heard the question, glanced at Chen Hengchang first, and then replied, "Chongshan Town is still the same as before, without any movements!"

Ji Feiyu frowned slightly, and Chen Hengchang glanced at Lv Hua, saying, "Then let’s try it. Send someone to Chongshan Town. As long as they are willing to submit, I can grant Chongshan Town as the fiefdom for the Yang family!"

For the final victory, he didn’t mind granting titles to a few nobles, or even conferring the title of king to non-relatives.

Of course, all of this was under the premise that he could ascend the throne; otherwise, these were just empty promises, and he wouldn’t feel a shred of heartache.

"I will arrange to go to Chongshan Town!" said Lv Hua.

"No need, I’ll handle it myself!" Ji Feiyu took over the task.

He knew that Lv Hua had a close relationship with Yang Zhenshan, and sending Lv Hua to contact the Yang family might be like sending a meat bun to a dog—a one-way trip.

He did not suspect Lv Hua of having any current ties with the Yang family, but he wanted to prevent any unforeseen problems.

After all, they did not fully trust Lv Hua yet; they just needed Lv Hua’s abilities for now.

After the discussion, Chen Hengchang began preparations for confronting the Da Liang army. He also dispatched people to Chongshan Town, Southern Border Town, and Yunling Town to ally with the Yang family, the Qu family, and the Guo family.

While Chen Hengchang took action, Yang Chengye in Chongshan Town was not sitting idly by either.

Upon receiving news that the Capital City was surrounded, Yang Chengye immediately responded.

The Capital City was besieged, and it wouldn’t be long before the city would fall. The opportunity he’d waited a whole year for had finally arrived.

At Chongshan Pass, in the main hall of the General Mansion.

Yang Chengye sat in the principal seat.

He had never sat in the principal seat before, as nominally Niu Zhuang was the General of Chongshan Town.

But now, no such formalities were needed. Yang Chengye was the true master of Chongshan Town.

And Niu Zhuang sat at the lower position without any mental burden, having already fully sided with the Yang family, having no other real choice.

Whether emotionally or in terms of interests, he could only submit under the Yang family’s command.

In the hall were Jiang Nanguo, the Governor of Chongshan Town; General Niu Zhuang; Vice General Yang Mingwu; governor Zheng Yulin; Inspector General Qin Jing; Commander Liu Xianrui; and the Five Camps Guerrilla Generals—Liang Xiu, Song Jie, Lu Miaoheng, Zhou Shang’an, and Wang Dahai.

Niu Zhuang and Yang Mingwu needed no introduction. Zheng Yulin, Qin Jing, and Liu Xianrui, although previously unassociated with the Yang family, had effectively joined the Liaodong Yang faction since their arrival in Chongshan Town.

The three had all been promoted from Chongshan Town and had served there for over twenty years.

Indeed, their current positions were a testament to their exceptional abilities and character.

As for Jiang Nanguo, Yang Chengye wished to recruit him, which was why he was invited.

Jiang Nanguo was competent and sensible; during his tenure in Chongshan Town over the years, he had never conflicted with the Yang family. Of course, one could say he was weak, lacking courage, but Yang Chengye didn’t mind that as long as he served the Yang family well.

The Five Camps’ Guerrilla Generals also had notable backgrounds.

Liang Xiu, son of Mr. Liang, was Yang Minghao’s brother-in-law.

Song Jie, eldest son of Song Dashan, had trained under Song Dashan’s wing for several years and was assigned to Chongshan Town to serve as a Guerrilla General three years ago.

Lu Miaoheng, the eldest grandson of Lu Wenchun, was the only one in the Lu family to pursue Martial Arts. Many descendants of the Lu family held civil positions in Chongshan Town, but only Lu Miaoheng had achieved cultivation, thus serving in a martial position.

Zhou Shang’an, the grandson of Zhou Ren, who was the top civil servant under Yang Zhenshan for over a decade, continued to serve under Yang Chengye after Yang Zhenshan left Chongshan Town.

Although Zhou Ren had passed away, Yang Chengye appreciated his assistance and thus placed Zhou Shang’an by his side.

Zhou Shang’an had already joined the Five Camps under Yang Zhenshan, initially benefiting from his grandfather’s influence, but he had risen through the ranks within the Five Camps.

Wang Dahai, a disciple of the Sky Blue Sword Sect, entered Chongshan Town following Hua Jinqiu’s death and Song Ruwang’s succession as leader of the sect.

Initially, Wang Dahai served under Luo Feiyu, who later sent him to the General Mansion, aligning him with the Five Camps.

Though originating from worldly society, Wang Dahai showcased notable strength, currently reaching the Postnatal Ninth Layer of cultivation and being well-versed in military strategy, competent in commanding troops.

All five Guerrilla Generals were carefully handpicked by Yang Chengye. Although not descendants of the Yang family, their connections to the family ran deep.

In Chongshan Town, the presence of Yang family descendants was naturally unavoidable.

Deputy General and Assistant General of the Black Cloud Guard, Yang Mingwu; Jianning Guard Assistant General, Yang Jishan; Jinzhou Guard Assistant General, Yang Qinteng; Fuzhou Guard Assistant General, Yang Qinhua—a lineup of distinguished relatives.

Besides Yang Mingwu, the other three were recent Yang family upstarts over the past decade.

Moreover, a younger generation of the Yang family was emerging, many holding mid-level Military Officer positions within the military.

In the Five Camps alone, several commanders were Yang family descendants.

Additionally, Yang descendants were present in the Rescue Camps of various Assistant Generals.

However, today Yang Chengye had not summoned all these individuals, as each Assistant General had tasks to fulfill and should not leave their stations.