The Zhangjiakou garrison camp is located in a Guancheng 100 meters away from the Great Wall. The perimeter of the Guancheng is only one mile. It was originally the barracks of the Ming Army's Great Wall defenders.

After the Chinese army reached Zhangjiakou, the army neither left the fortress nor retreated. All mid-level officers and above knew that a large amount of ordnance and food were being assembled toward the Great Wall, and that a new offensive was brewing.

But no one knows when the war will begin. The garrison has been staying in Zhangjiakou for three months. If it drags on any longer, it will be winter. When heavy snow falls, the grassland turns into a vast snowfield, and the risk of fighting in the fortress is high.

Chang Jian, the top military officer, was bored in his residence looking at a map. The map was like a freehand painting, marking the trend of the Great Wall to the north of Shanxi, as well as the passes near the Great Wall.

Chang Jian looked at the map for a while and threw it aside. But there was nothing to do without looking at the map. He could only sigh and pick up the map again. He couldn't help but guess where the 9th and 12th armies should go if they leave Zhangjiakou.

Where to fight.

A soldier walked in and said, "Report, a new batch of food has arrived."

Chang Jian didn't even raise his head, "I know, click to check and store it."

The soldier responded, "Yes, there are a few people who came with the food team and said they want to see the army commander."

Chang Jiandao, "Who is it?"

The soldier said, "I don't know him. The leader is a lame man."

Chang Jian raised his head and looked at the soldier, "Cripple?"

After a change of thought, Chang Jian stood up and said, "Take me there!"

Soon, Chang Jian saw what the soldiers called a lame man, a middle-aged man standing in the yard with his hands behind his back, followed by several capable guards.

Chang Jian saw the man's face. Although it had gone through a lot of changes, he recognized it. It was Zhang Sheng of the Chinese Army Zhu Guo. He quickly stepped forward to greet him and said, "Lord Zhu Guo, please forgive me for missing the welcome."

Zhang Sheng smiled and said, "We are all old people from Lucheng, so there is no need to be polite."

Chang Jian smiled and welcomed Zhang Sheng into the house. When he saw the map on the table, Zhang Sheng said, "You have been looking at the map. Have you been bored for a long time?"

Chang Jiandao, "It's a little bit. I'm waiting for the news to hit the Great Wall every day."

Zhang Sheng said, "Okay, I have the fighting spirit."

Chang Jiandao, "What important matter does Zhang Zhuguo come to Zhangjiakou for?"

Zhang Sheng nodded, "In the future, the army will need a lot of money and food to defeat the Great Wall. The head of state wants to not only fight it out, but also to stand firm. How can this be done without military pay and food? I am here to help you with money and food."

Chang Jian was stunned and said, "Sir, you are joking."

While they were talking, a soldier came in to report, "Report, the Fan family business wants to see you!"

Chang Jian said, "No, no, I'm busy right now."

Zhang Sheng quickly stopped Chang Jian and said, "Goodbye, people have already arrived at your door, how can you not see me?"

Chang Jiandao, "But..."

Zhang Sheng said, "It's nothing but, see you, see you!"

Chang Jian said to the soldier, "Then invite him in."

Soon the soldiers led a man in. It was Fan Yongdou, the head of the Fan family. When he saw Chang Jian standing in the room, Fan Yongdou bowed and said, "Fan Yongdou, a humble citizen, pays homage to your lord."

Chang Jian glanced at Zhang Sheng, saw that he had no expression, and nodded lightly towards Fan Yongdou.

Fan Yongdou continued, "The commander of the army is busy with military affairs. I am lucky enough to see him today. He is indeed a majestic and heroic figure among men."

Chang Jian felt uncomfortable for a while and glanced at Zhang Sheng. He didn't want to see this businessman at first, but Zhang Sheng insisted on seeing him. Now that the man came in, he seemed to be in a state of trance, making it difficult for him here.

Chang Jian kept watching Zhang Sheng's reaction.

Fan Yongdou also saw that the identity of the person sitting was unusual. He smiled and said, "I wonder who this distinguished guest is?"

Chang Jian thought that this guy finally found the right person. Zhang Sheng raised his eyes and glanced at Fan Yongdou, smiled softly and said, "So you are Fan Yongdou."

Fan Yongdou shivered for no reason. He forgot all the flattery in his mind and only replied, "You are just a villain."

Zhang Sheng said, "I wanted to visit your house in a few days, but today you came first."

Fan Yongdou said quickly, "Don't dare, don't dare. Naturally, the villain comes to visit the adults first."

Zhang Sheng said, "I heard that among the Shanxi merchants, there are eight families with huge wealth. Among the eight families, the Fan family is the leader. They have been operating in Zhangjiakou for many years, and their family assets are worthless."

Hearing these words before, it only made Fan Yongdou feel unparalleled. But hearing it now, especially from the person in front of him, made Fan Yongdou feel frightened for some reason. "I don't dare, I rely on the help of adults."

, I came here specially to see these two noble men today, and I would like to offer you some small gifts for you, and I hope you will accept them."

Zhang Sheng smiled half-heartedly, "Oh? Then show me your thoughts."

Fan Yongdou responded and took out a red book from his arms, "Write it all on it. Fan is willing to offer you one hundred thousand taels of silver, one thousand batches of silk and satin, two hundred good horses, four beauties, and hundreds of fine wines."

Altar, ten calligraphy and paintings.”

Zhang Sheng shook his head, "Silver beauty, fine wine, calligraphy and painting, it would be a good idea to give them to Commander Chang Da."

Fan Yongdou said quickly, "I don't know what you like, but I will go back and prepare it right now and deliver it to your house tomorrow."

Zhang Sheng said, "No need to send it away. I will pick it up myself another day."

Fan Yongdou was startled and begged for mercy, "Sir, please forgive me. Whatever you want, just say one word. The Fan family will never hide anything."

Zhang Sheng waited for Fan Yongdou to kneel on the ground. After saying this, he kowtowed twice before walking over and reaching out to hold him, "Master Fan, what are you doing? That's not what I meant."

When Fan Yongdou came to his senses, he asked cautiously, "What do you want, sir?"

Zhang Sheng said, "I heard that a guest has come to your house these days."

Fan Yongdou said, "Jin Liangyu?"

Zhang Sheng nodded and said, "Exactly, this guy is the key criminal we want to capture. We will catch him when we are ready. Don't let the news go out when you go back. If that guy escapes, your Fan family, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Fan Yongdou kept saying, "Don't dare, I must keep it a secret."

Zhang Shengdao said, "Go back!"

Fan Yongdou felt as if he had received an amnesty, so he quickly put down the gift book, turned around and left in a hurry.

When he returned to his house, he hurriedly sent someone to invite Jin Liangyu. It was not until the servant came with Jin Liangyu that Fan Yongdou breathed a sigh of relief.

Jin Liangyu didn't know anything about it. Seeing Fan Yongdou's face looking happy, he thought he had opened up the situation and asked, "Take it?"

Fan Yongdou nodded and said, "Take it!"

Jin Liangyu said happily, "I feel relieved now. Even if something goes wrong, we can get out immediately."

Fan Yongdou smiled apologetically and said, "Brother Jin, there is no need to worry. There are still hundreds of jars of the good wine delivered today. Even if you drink with confidence these days, anything will come from Pingyao very quickly."

After saying that, Fan Yongdou gestured to the servant, "Go and get the wine quickly, and call Xiaohong and the others over so that they can accompany Mr. Jin."

Jin Liangyu said with emotion, "Brother, a friend in need is a friend indeed. If you treat me like this today, you will surely repay me with springs in the future."

Fan Yongdou said in his heart, "A dead Taoist friend is not a poor Taoist. The safety of my whole family depends on your head. I will come to catch you in two days. Don't blame my brother for being cruel, but he said, "Brother Jin said

What words

, we are all family members, no need to be polite."

Jin Liangyu became more and more moved and patted Fan Yongdou's arm, "Stop saying anything, brother, be benevolent and righteous!"

Early on the third day, before daybreak, the three regiments in the camp had already assembled.

Zhang Sheng looked at the sky over there. From Pingyang in Shanxi to Taiyuan, he thought that the scene was the same as here. The swordsmen were ready to attack. Zhang Sheng took a breath, and the coolness penetrated into his lungs. The sky in the north was already cold.

"Set off!"

The order was passed down, and soon the soldiers and horses came out. Chang Jian led the people behind Zhang Sheng, and everyone rushed straight to Fan's house. When they arrived at Fan's house, the soldiers had already arrived, and the whole area around Fan's house was blocked.

Seeing that the door of the Fan family was closed, Chang Jian reminded him from the side, "Zhu Guo, be careful. I don't know how many servants the Fan family keeps privately."

Zhang Sheng chuckled lightly, "It doesn't matter, it just depends on how brave Fan Yongdou is."

It was still early in the morning, and Fan Yongdou was still drunk and resting in the Fan Mansion. His trusted servants got the news and quickly went into the house to report. After receiving the news, Fan Yongdou suddenly woke up and pushed the woman in his arms away.

"Is Mr. Jin awake?"

The servant said, "Not yet."

Fan Yongdou nodded and said, "Send two people to keep an eye on it to make sure nothing goes wrong. Follow me to the door to greet you."

Dressed neatly, Fan Yongdou soon led his people to the door. Seeing that the Chinese army was already surrounding the door, he calmed down and stepped forward and said, "I welcome you, sir."

Zhang Sheng said, "Where is the person I want?"

Fan Yongdou smiled apologetically and said, "I have sent people to keep an eye on it. There will definitely be no problems."

Zhang Sheng said, "Lead the way!"

Fan Yongdou looked at the soldiers surrounding him and was filled with panic. But now, it was no longer his turn to say anything. The servants raised in the mansion were all bullies of good people. If they really fought against a well-equipped army,

You may not be able to survive one round.

He led the soldiers into the mansion and arrived at Jin Liangyu's resting place. After confirming with two servants, Fan Yongdou pointed carefully, "Jin Liangyu is in the house and should still be sleeping."

Chang Jian waved his hand, and several soldiers rushed in. Soon a woman's scream was heard, and a middle-aged man was escorted out, it was Jin Liangyu.

Chang Jiandao, "Jin Liangyu, you have done so many evil things, where else do you want to escape?"

Jin Liangyu looked around and shouted, "You have arrested the wrong person, I am not Jin Liangyu."

But soon, Jin Liangyu saw Fan Yongdou hiding behind everyone, "Why?"

Fan Yongdou said, "I'm sorry for you, brother. My family also wants to live. Don't blame me."

Jin Liangyu spat and cursed, "If you sell me, do you think you will be better off?"

Zhang Sheng said, "Take it away!"

Only then did Jin Liangyu notice that Fan Yongdou was standing behind the person and had been carefully accompanying him. He saw that the man was of medium height and was walking with one leg lame.

Suddenly thinking of someone, Jin Liangyu felt a chill in his heart, "Are you Zhang Sheng!?"

Among the many pieces of information, Zhang Sheng, one of the Seven Pillar Kingdoms, the cold-faced god of death, is most distinguished by the fact that he is lame on one leg.

Hearing the word Zhang Sheng, Fan Yongdou felt as if he had seen a ghost, with a look of horror on his face. He sent people to Chang'an to make counterfeit money, and not one of the eight major Shanxi merchants could escape.

Fan Yongdou quickly knelt on the ground and said, "Zhu Guo, please spare my life. As long as you like the assets and finances in the mansion, they are all at your disposal. I only ask Zhu Guo to spare this villain's life!"

Zhang Sheng turned around and said, "Take them all away. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed without mercy."
Chapter completed!