Yan Zheng paused for a moment and said in astonishment: "After all, it is possible that the Long Army's interception and killing of our scouts was a probing move to find out the strength of our defense line?"

"Yes, it's possible!"

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Yan Zhang nodded heavily.

Zhong Tairan said softly: "Then we should take action, otherwise if we are guessed, the initiative on the battlefield will not be in our hands."

Yan Zhang dragged his head, his face solemn, and after thinking for a long time he said in a deep voice:

"It's just our speculation at the moment, and we can't go into a big fight to arouse the Long Army's vigilance.

In this way, Yan Zheng, Ran'er, you two secretly dispatch troops and horses, strengthen the garrisons in the cities on the front line, and select capable people to lead the troops. If the Long army really wants to play tricks, they must be stopped at the border."

"promise!"

They both raised their hands and drank.

"Also." Yan Zhang raised a finger and said: "If the Long Army and the Liang Army join forces, their confrontation in Gyeonggi Province will definitely weaken.

However, you send someone to Shannan Road to inquire about the situation and see if there are any signs of Liang Jun mobilization. If there is any suspicious situation, report it immediately."

After all, Yan Zhang is an old fox, with a very far-sighted vision and an all-round view.

"Haha, father-in-law, please rest assured about this."

Zhong Tairan smiled slightly: "As soon as I heard this rumor, my son-in-law had already sent people to Shannan Road. It is estimated that the news will come back in a few days."

"Oh? So fast?"

Yan Zhang looked at his son-in-law in surprise, nodded with satisfaction and said:

"Yes, it really didn't disappoint me."

Yan Zheng was also surprised. He didn't expect that Zhong Tairan would go together with his eldest brother.

"Thank you father-in-law for the compliment!"

Zhong Tairan smiled and seemed to be in a good mood after being complimented.

"Then it's settled!"

Yan Zhang made the final decision: "We secretly gathered some soldiers, hoping that the Long army would not cause trouble for themselves!"

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"promise!"

…

After returning from the meeting, Zhong Tairan returned to his mansion leisurely, humming a little tune and in a good mood.

As soon as I entered the door, a scholar-looking guy came up to me. He was wearing a long gown and had a graceful demeanor. He said softly:

"Sir, you are back."

"Hey, I was just getting ready to find you."

Zhong Tairan hugged the young man and said, "I followed what you taught me today. Sure enough, my father-in-law praised me many times.

Hahaha."

Zhong Tairan laughed out loud, and the young man also laughed several times:

"That young master has become more and more important in General Yan's heart."

Shi Hong, a scholar in his early twenties, had just joined Zhong Tairan's disciples more than a month ago and suddenly became Zhong Tairan's staff.

In just over a month, he has become Zhong Tairan's most trusted right-hand man, and he will discuss all matters big and small with him.

Although he was young, he had quite a good background. Shihong came from Yuelu Academy and had studied there for many years and was quite famous. Zhong Tairan had sent people to secretly investigate him and his background was very clean.

In the days since he became his disciple, he has come up with many good ideas, which has made Zhong Tairan a lot of profit, and his trust is growing day by day.

In the past year, the Zhong family can be regarded as one person achieving enlightenment and ascending to heaven, transforming from a wealthy family doing business into a new noble in the officialdom.

But there is a drawback in rising up too quickly. Zhong Tairan has no knowledge of political affairs, does not understand the art of war, and has a very poor foundation.

Therefore, Zhong Tairan urgently needs a few capable assistants around him, and Shi Hong's appearance just fills the vacancy around him.

The Yan family is an interesting faction. Yan Zhang has no son. Who will hand over such a large family fortune in the future?

Now it seems that it is either other members of the Yan family or Zhong Tairan, the son-in-law, so Zhong Tairan urgently needs to prove his ability in front of Yan Zhang.

During this meeting, the so-called rumors in Zhong Tairan's mouth and the following words were all taught to him by Shi Hong. He showed his face in front of Yan Zhang again and again. Even a powerful general like Yan Zheng looked at him with admiration.

.

This effect is exactly what Zhong Tairan wants.

"Good job. Haha."

Zhong Tairan laughed and patted Shi Hong on the shoulder: "I really did not misjudge the person, haha."

Shi Hong smiled and saluted, "Thank you, Master, for your compliment."

"By the way." Zhong Tairan asked as he walked into the house: "Have the people sent to Shannan Road returned? What's the situation with Liang Jun?"

"I haven't come back yet, but I should be back soon." Shi Hong replied calmly.

"Tell me the news as soon as you get back. My father-in-law is waiting for a reply." Zhong Tairan asked with slightly focused eyes:

"Shi Hong, what do you think is the possibility of Liang Jun and Long Jun joining forces?"

Even though Zhong Tairan was so confident and eloquent in front of Yan Zhang, he actually didn't know what he was thinking.

"This, it's really hard to say..."

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Shi Hong said softly: "The relationship between the Long Army and Liang Army is very bad, and according to common sense, there is no possibility of joining forces.

But now the world is in chaos, and people from all walks of life are fighting against each other. All grievances can be offset in the face of huge interests.

Everyone knows the Liang Army's determination to resist the Yan Army. During the war, the Long Army is a sharp knife behind the Liang Army, and will pierce the heart of Beiliang at any time.

If I sit in the position of King Liang, it is not impossible to temporarily negotiate peace with the Long army. It is nothing more than recognizing the orthodox status of the Long Dynasty without losing a piece of meat.

After the Yan army is defeated, whether the Liang army will attack the Long army again is another matter."

Zhong Tairan raised his eyebrows:

"In that case, do you think it is very likely that the two parties will join forces?"

"Yes." Shi Hong responded lightly: "Everything must be reversed. We are in this precarious era, so we must be cautious in every step."

"Yeah. You're right." Zhong Tairan nodded in agreement. He suddenly entered the center of the political whirlpool from a rich boy. This feeling made him extremely excited.

"By the way, sir, I have a heartfelt request, I wonder if I can tell it." Shi Hong seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Zhong Tairan said nonchalantly: "We are all our own people, but it doesn't matter."

Shi Hong bowed and said: "Young master, there must be a lot of letters written by General Yan, right? I would like to ask for some so that I can observe them."

"Anthracene? What do you want this for?" Zhong Tairan frowned.

Shi Hong hurriedly explained: "Master, don't get me wrong, I definitely don't want to read confidential military reports, I just want to read some daily letters.

It is said that words are like the person they are, and you can know a person by looking at his words. You can see a person's work style and daily personality from between the lines of the words.

I wish I could better understand General Yan's temperament, so that I can make suggestions for the young master in the future."

"I see."

Zhong Tairan suddenly understood and said with a smile: "The letters are all in the study. You can read them yourself. There is no confidential military information."

Once he heard that Shihong was doing it for himself, Zhong Tairan was too late to be happy.

"Okay, that's it. This princess is going back to her room to rest." Zhong Tairan left with a smile:

"We, the Zhong family, have to take a good share of the pie in this troubled world.

Haha~"

"Master, walk slowly~"
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