Chapter 776 The Manifestation of the Road Below Yanwang City
Chapter 776 The Manifestation of the Road Below Yanwang City
"I have come here today with a great gift I wish to present to the general."
He then gave a bitter smile, slowly nodded, with a hint of resolve.
At this moment, he was not only representing himself, but also the entire Yan King's Mansion, and even the future of Yan State.
"A gift that could change the current situation."
He paused, as if searching for the most appropriate words, and then continued.
"Oh? What a grand gesture that would warrant the personal presence of a young master from the Yan King's Mansion?"
Tan Mengjun raised an eyebrow, clearly intrigued by Shi Fuyan's words.
"How about the entire Crimson Imperial Army?"
Shi Fuyan took a deep breath, a ruthless glint flashing in his eyes.
Shi Fuyan's words were like a thunderclap, instantly exploding in the tent, causing Tan Mengjun's pupils to shrink, almost unable to believe his ears.
Upon hearing this, Tan Mengjun was clearly shocked by the sudden news. The atmosphere inside the tent froze instantly, and even the air seemed to become heavy.
"General Tan, you must be aware that the Crimson Imperial Army of today is no longer the same Crimson Imperial Army of the Yan King's Mansion in Yanzhou."
"The Yuan family and other powerful clans are like maggots clinging to our bones, gradually eroding our army. Our strength is being weakened, and the Red Imperial Army is riddled with holes by their infiltration."
Seeing this, Shi Fuyan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, his smile containing both helplessness and relief.
Tan Mengjun remained silent, listening quietly with a scrutinizing look in his eyes, as if assessing the truthfulness of Shi Fuyan's words and the motives behind them.
"Now, as the master of the Yan King's Mansion, the Shi family is facing an unprecedented crisis. The fall of General Wei Linchao and the heavy damage to the Fire Lin Guard have greatly reduced our strength."
"The Yuan family and other powerful clans have been pressing forward, causing the Yan King's Mansion to lose control of the Crimson Imperial Army to its lowest point in history."
Shi Fuyan ignored Tan Mengjun's complicated expression and continued speaking to himself.
"We tried to resist, but reality was too cruel. The power of the Yuan family and other powerful clans has exceeded our imagination."
"If this continues, the Yan King's Mansion, and even the entire Yan State, will become their vassal and lose all autonomy."
Shi Fuyan's tone revealed a hint of weariness, but even more so, a resolute determination for the future.
Tan Mengjun listened quietly, his expression complex.
He never expected that the once high and mighty eldest son of the Yan Prince's Mansion would fall into such a state, and he never expected that he would take the initiative to make such a surprising suggestion.
"So, you want to cooperate with the Great Qian Dynasty to jointly fight against the Yuan family and other powerful clans?"
Tan Mengjun's voice was low, as if he was weighing the pros and cons of the proposal.
"Yes, the Yan King's Mansion is willing to guide the Great Qian Dynasty and work together to quell the current rebellion of the Red Imperial Army in Yan Prefecture."
"We ask for nothing more than that after the pacification, the Great Qian Dynasty can preserve our Yanwang Mansion lineage, so that we can have a foothold in this chaotic world."
Shi Fuyan nodded, his gaze resolute.
Tan Mengjun remained silent, his gaze deep, as if he were deep in thought.
The atmosphere inside the tent suddenly became unusually oppressive, as if the air itself had frozen.
"Young Master, do you know that cooperating with the Great Qian means that you will have to give up a lot, including dignity, freedom, and even the future of the entire Yan King's Mansion?"
After a long silence, Tan Mengjun slowly began to speak: "The world created by Mu Jin Baiyi's pen is all contained in 'I Summon Famous Generals of All History in Another World.'" His voice carried a hint of barely perceptible probing.
"The general is absolutely right, but we have no other choice. Rather than sit and wait for our doom, we might as well fight back."
"At least this way, we still have a chance to change the status quo and fight for a glimmer of hope for the Yan King's Mansion and Yan Prefecture."
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuyan gave a wry smile.
Tan Mengjun looked at Shi Fuyan with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He hadn't expected that this seemingly weak young man would have such a tenacious will.
"Young Master Shi truly lives up to his reputation as the successor carefully nurtured by the former King Yan. Such courage and determination are truly extraordinary!"
"But this matter is of great importance, and I need time to consider it. Moreover, there are General Nangong and General Lufa among the troops currently suppressing the rebellion, and I also need to discuss it with them."
He slowly stood up, walked to Shi Fuyan, reached out and gently patted his shoulder.
"Of course, General Tan, we have already prepared a detailed plan, including how to infiltrate the Red Imperial Army, how to weaken the power of powerful families such as the Yuan family, and how to gradually recover lost territory with the assistance of the Great Qian."
"We can act immediately once the general gives his approval."
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuyan felt relieved. Now that they had taken this step, although the road ahead was still full of unknowns, at least they still had a glimmer of hope.
He knew that taking this step meant he would bear more responsibility and infamy, but for the future of the Shi family and for the survival of the Crimson Imperial Army, he had to shoulder it all.
The night was still deep, but a glimmer of light seemed to appear in Shi Fuyan's heart.
Under the meticulous arrangements of the Yan King's family, a large army dressed in the unique armor of the Yan King's personal guards appeared silently on the edge of Yan King City. The flame patterns on the armor shimmered with a faint red light under the dim moonlight.
The army that arrived was highly disciplined, marching in perfect unison. Even in the still of the night, they made not a sound, demonstrating their excellent training. However, the leader of this army was none other than the renowned "War Master" of the Great Qian's suppression army—Lu Fa!
Beside Lu Fa, several deputy generals followed closely behind, each with a different temperament and style. They were none other than Li Zi and Ma Qingshan, who had been brought along by Duanmu Yan earlier.
Li Zi, on the surface, is adept at flattery and always knows how to say pleasing things at the right time, but in reality, he is cunning and always calculating how to maximize his own interests.
Then came Ma Qingshan and Ma Kuohai. The two were now considered well-known and brave generals among the younger generation of the Daqian Dynasty. One was calm and reserved, while the other was unrestrained and flamboyant. Their complementary personalities made them the best partners on the battlefield.
At this moment, this large army, dressed in the armor of the Yan King's personal guards, is temporarily encamped behind a secluded grove of trees, quietly awaiting news of the actions of the Great Qian Suspended Mirror Division.
"General, do you really think the people from the Yan King's Mansion are reliable?"
Li Zi could no longer suppress his curiosity and doubts, breaking the rare tranquility by asking questions to demonstrate his concern for the situation.
At the same time, they also wanted to test General Lu Fa's true attitude towards the Yan King's Mansion.
However, while his tone carried a hint of probing, it also contained a subtle disdain, indicating that he was not entirely convinced of the Yan King's surrender.
Upon hearing this, Lu Fa did not answer immediately, but slowly opened his tightly closed eyes, his gaze cold.
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