Wang Lei did not give in at all, with a calm expression and said with a full spirit: "Shuai Zhang is a man who commands thousands of troops. Does he have no basic wisdom to attack Xinshi County and Wuji County?"

Zhang Yan's face looked even more ugly. This kid...

Arrogant!

He was so arrogant that he actually scolded him like this!

If it were normal, Zhang Yan would definitely slash the boy in front of him with one knife. However, when it comes to the issue of life and death of the Black Mountain Army, he had to suppress his murderous intent and consider it carefully. Wang Lei saw Zhang Yan's expression in his eyes and smiled in his heart. If Zhang Yan treated him calmly, it would be inconvenient for him to operate, but Zhang Yan was angry, which would be more beneficial to him.

Zhang Yan didn't know what Wang Lei was thinking, suppressed his anger and shouted in a deep voice: "Mr. Wang does not agree with me, and seems to have another suggestion. Since that's the case, I want to hear the opinions of Magistrate Wang."

"please!"

Zhang Yan waved her hand and looked at her ears.

Wang Lei smiled lightly and said, "In fact, this is a very simple thing. Although Zhang Shuai was named General of the Central Army of the Punishment by the court, he was actually worried about Zhang Shuai. If Zhang Shuai continued to gather in the mountains and forests, the court could turn a blind eye, but it was difficult to wipe out. But Zhang Shuai wanted to occupy land to be the king, control several counties or even several counties, and come to a country in the country. Then whether it is the local tyrants in Jizhou, or the prefectural governor of Jizhou, or even the court would call on the kingly army of the world to wipe out Zhang Shuai's army."

"This is a bottom line, a bottom line that cannot be touched."

Wang Lei said seriously: "If the Heishan Army really occupied Xinshi County and Wuji County, in less than half a month, all the troops in Jizhou will gather here to encircle and suppress the Heishan Army. Therefore, the situation of the Heishan Army is plunder. When it does not threaten the foundation of Jizhou, Han Fu can turn a blind eye to Zhang Shuai."

After hearing this, Zhang Yan fell silent again.

As Wang Lei said, what he can maintain now is a delicate balance. Through looting, he not only feeds the Heishan Army, but does not threaten Zhang Yan and the court's foundation. This is the most helpless situation of the Heishan Army.

Wang Lei chuckled and said lightly: "My cooperation with Zhang Shuai is the best result."

Zhang Yan pondered for a long time and finally said, "I will consider the plan you proposed, and I will reply immediately after I have made a decision. The purpose of coming today has been achieved. Since Zhenren Du is unwilling to become an official, Zhang Yan will say goodbye!"

"Not giving!"

Wang Lei waved his hand and watched Zhang Yan and Bai Zao leave.

After the two left the room, Wang Lei stood up and said, "Old man, let's take a break soon, I'll go back."

"Wait a minute!"

The old man waved his hand and signaled Wang Lei to sit down.

Wang Lei sat down and said, "Mr., do you have anything else?"

The old man sighed, his expression no longer had the calmness he had before. He said with a little nervousness: "I am a Taiping Army, and it can't be covered up after all. Do you have any thoughts after you know?"

Wang Lei raised his eyebrows and noticed the old man's mind changes.

It seems that he is afraid that he will look down on him!

These days, the Taiping Army is a thief. One day after another, it will be marked on its body.

It is not uncommon for the old man to have such an idea.

Wang Lei replied with a sincere expression and serious expression: "What does it have to do with me when the old man was the Taiping Army? This is already a thing of the past and has long dispersed with the wind. In my eyes, the old man has always been my elder. Without the old man's teaching and the old man's mercy, there would be no Wang Lei now. Perhaps I have become a pile of dead bones."

The old man smiled, his eyes wet.

He did not misread the person!

Wang Lei walked up, squatted down in front of the old man, held the old man's hand that was so dry that he was left with bones, and said softly: "My grandfather, with me here, I will never leave you behind. In my eyes, you are my grandfather, and your kindness is no less than that of my parents."

"Okay, okay, good boy."

The old man had a strong smile on his face, but tears couldn't help but flow down.

When people reach old age, don’t they just want family happiness?

Wang Lei wiped away the tears from the old man's face, and then talked to the old man for a while. He helped the old man to sleep before leaving the yard and returning to his room to rest.

Zhang Yan and Bai Luo quietly left the county government office and returned to their place in the city to rest.

It was already night now and the city gates were closed, so they could not leave the city.

The room was brightly lit.

Bai Luo had a deep doubt on his face and asked, "Master General, when we were in the county government, Wang Lei proposed to let you move out of the old, weak, women and children in the mountains. It was obviously helpful to us, so how could you refuse? You must know that the reason why we are in a difficult situation is because there are too many old, weak, women and children in the mountains, which has dragged us down, otherwise we would not be what we are now."

Zhang Yan sneered: "Bai Luo, do you really think Wang Lei is kind?"

Bai Luo scratched his head and said, "Wang Lei is a person trained by Zhenren Du, and a junior of the real person. In short, he is also a member of the Taiping Army and has a close relationship with us. It is impossible to do anything to us. Without mentioning Wang Lei's identity, I also agree with Wang Lei's proposal. Although this kid is young, he has one set of methods, which is very good."

Zhang Yan shook her head and said, "I didn't refuse at the time. I was indeed a little moved, but I thought about it carefully before replying. But on the way back, I thought it was unreliable after thinking about it carefully."

"Why?" Bai Zao asked.

Zhang Yan said: "This is a trick to remove the firewood from the bottom of the pot. Over time, it will be unfavorable to us."

Bai Luo's heart skipped a beat and was shocked.

Zhang Yan said in a deep voice: "Think carefully. From the current situation, the elderly, weak, women and children in the mountains are burdens, but from another perspective, they are our foundation! Once the elderly, weak, women and children become Wuji County and the people of Xinshi County, the soldiers in the army will gradually turn to Wang Lei. At that time, Wang Lei will affect the Black Mountain Army and be detrimental to us."

"ah……"

Bai Luo exclaimed, his face even pale.

But the next moment, Bai Luo gradually calmed down again.

He followed Zhang Yan for many years and was able to become a powerful general under Zhang Yan like Yu Du and Guan Gu. He did not rely solely on brute force, but also his own wisdom. Bai Zao thought for a moment and said, "Master, I think this seems to be a strategy to remove the firewood from the bottom of the pot, but Wang Lei dared not do this. I think Wang Lei wants to use us to give us certain benefits."

Speaking of this, Bai Zao continued: "The old and weak in the mountains have become a major problem that hinders us and must be solved. The general, Rong Mo will say something ruthless. We cannot stay in the mountains and forests for the rest of our lives. We must consider the way of retreat. Isn't what Wang Lei has shown to us at the moment just a backup way of retreat? Although we don't have to rely on Wang Lei, it is a choice!"

Zhang Yan's expression changed, and her eyes were even more cold. After a long time, Zhang Yan calmed down and waved her hand and said, "You go down, I'll think about it alone."

Guan Gu refused to leave, leaving Zhang Yan alone in the room to think.
Chapter completed!