After hearing Cao Yingmao's answer, Li Yan's previous suspicions were verified one by one. He was finally sure that his plan had already been within the other party's plan. Fortunately, he actively provided advice for Li Zicheng and promised that as long as he took Jiangnan, he would have the capital to compete with the Ming court, and he could even replace it in the end.

But now I realize that what I do in love is as ridiculous as a clown in the eyes of others. The reason why I don’t move is not because I am powerful, but because I have to untie my hands but do things that are inconvenient for others to do.

After a smirk, Li Yan bowed to Yang Feng: "The Duke of the Kingdom is worthy of being the God of the Ming Dynasty. He is very impressed by the strategy and strategist thousands of miles away."

"You're wrong."

But Yang Feng shook his head.

"The reason why you lose is not because you are stupid, nor because I am planning and strategizing thousands of miles away, but because you have too few chips and you can't afford to lose, do you understand?"

"Mr. Li understands it."

Li Yan nodded. He was a smart person, and he could see through it at a glance.

Yang Feng said it very clearly that he is strong and has many bargaining chips. Behind him is the entire Ming Dynasty court, with money, food and soldiers. Even if he loses ten times, he can make a comeback. People have the capital to afford to lose, but they are different. If they lose once, they will be a disaster.

Just like this time, if I lose once, I become a prisoner.

Looking at Li Yan who was a little lost on the stairs, Cao Yingmao grinned: "Okay, our Military Advisor Li, please!"

Li Yan ignored him, but continued to be stunned for a while, then suddenly gritted his teeth and bowed to Yang Feng: "Li Yan has seen the Duke of the Kingdom and is willing to obey the Duke of the Kingdom and serve the court!"

"Hahaha……"

Yang Feng laughed, walked over and helped him up in person, "Li Yan, you finally made the right choice."

That night, Yang Feng set up a banquet in the big tent. The specifications of this banquet were not low. All the promising generals were generals above guerrilla generals. At the banquet, Yang Feng introduced Li Yan to everyone and appointed him as a puppet in front of everyone.

To be honest, at the beginning, the generals of the Jiangning Army didn't really think much of Li Yan, a defeated general, but when they heard that Yang Feng actually appointed Li Yan as the Painting, many people began to look at him intently.

To put it bluntly, the person who assists in planning and gives advice to the chief officer is the same as the staff officer in the army more than 300 years later.

Logically speaking, almost all officers in the Jiangning Army who were above the guerrilla general were the oldest men who followed Yang Feng. A mere praising painting was not worthy of their different view. However, when Yang Feng announced in public that from tomorrow, Li Yan would inspect each battalion on his behalf from time to time. For the training of each battalion, the assessment first made a judgment and score, and then handed over the assessment results to himself.

After hearing this, the guerrilla generals of each battalion were immediately shocked.

Damn, can you still have fun? This new praising painting is clearly a sharp sword hanging on everyone's heads. Can you still have fun?

Thinking of this, everyone's eyes at Li Yan immediately changed from ignoring to full of hostility.

The generals naturally saw the eyes of Li Yan clearly, but he still looked as usual, bowed and smiled at everyone, "My lords, this little official is just a minor official who gives advice to the Duke of the State.

Besides, although Xiaguan first arrived, he had long admired the Jiangning Army's reputation for a long time. It was a blessing for Li Yan to be a colleague with you today. Although thanks to the love of the prince, Xiaguan was given the position of Zanghua. Although it was called an examination, it was actually to let Li Yan learn from you. I hope you can give me more advice in the future."

Li Yan's sincere words also made everyone's face look much better. Many people took the opportunity to make a noise and said a few polite words. Although these words seemed to Li Yan at best to be considered perfunctory, no matter what, they were much better than the hostile gaze just now.

After the dinner, Li Yan officially became a praise painting in Jiangning's army.

Although his sudden change in identity initially made him feel a little uncomfortable, he sometimes can change quickly when used to it.

From then on, Li Yan was absorbing all kinds of knowledge like a sponge. Whether it was the various military regulations of the Jiangning Army, the drills and exercises, or even various supplies and combat manuals, he was working hard to learn from the soldiers for many questions he didn't understand.

Naturally, some people reported to Yang Feng about Li Yan's various things, and some people muttered in Yang Feng's ears that Li Yan had been a bandit after all, and it was a bit inappropriate for the Duke of the State to use him so much. If he investigated the reality of the Jiangning Army again, if this person becomes an enemy of the Jiangning Army in the future, it may become our biggest concern.

Yang Feng didn't care about these people's concerns. The strength of the Jiangning Army was based on strict military discipline, strong material basic support capabilities, sufficient military pay, and brainwashed-like education of loyalty to the emperor and patriotic. None of them are missing.

Since ancient times, the battles have been fought for financial resources, material resources and population. At this point, bandits and horses cannot catch up with the Jiangning Army. Even if Li Yan knows the reason for the Jiangning Army's strength, can he still form another army by himself?

Regardless of whether others believe it or not, Yang Feng does not believe it anyway.

Just like the American Empire in later generations, although everyone on earth knows the reason for the strength of the American Empire's army, so what? Uncle Tom's strength is on the surface, and people are not afraid to tell you. After all, even if you know, you can't learn it. Who makes you not have the confidence to do so?

During the learning process, Li Yan also felt the strength of the Jiangning Army more and more.

On that day, Li Yan was about to have lunch, but received a report from the sergeant outside the door. Someone was looking for him outside. Li Yan walked out of the camp and rushed up to hug the person when he saw the visitor. He was so excited that he said, "Brother Nian, you finally have peace. I have been looking for your whereabouts these days."

"Brother, I'm looking for you too."

Li Nian also held Li Yan's hand excitedly.

Last time, Li Yan was arranged to be stationed in Huizhou Prefecture by Li Zicheng in order to send this annoying guy far away and be clean of his eyes.
Chapter completed!