Lin Zhen and other generals are key figures in the army.

They hold important positions, and their every word, action, and gesture are like the starting point of the butterfly effect.

Even the slightest disturbance around you is likely to be like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing huge waves in the entire military situation.

This will in turn have a significant impact on the current complex situation.

At this moment, Zhu Gang was standing in the central army tent, thoughts surging in his mind and pictures seemed to appear before his eyes.

In that seemingly ordinary military camp, hiding in the shadows was a group of mysterious Jinyiwei spies.

They are like ghosts lurking in the darkness, silent but omnipresent.

Some of them disguised themselves as ordinary soldiers, wearing simple cotton armor that was no different from that of other soldiers.

Holding a spear, he mixed in the ranks.

Their faces had the same resolute expression as other soldiers, either sweating profusely on the training ground or patrolling between tents.

At first glance, there was nothing unusual, but the eyes of these Jinyiwei spies were extremely sharp and they were always paying attention to the movements around them.

There were also some Jinyiwei spies disguised as servants, shuttling between the tents.

They rolled up their sleeves and carried buckets or brooms.

It seems that he is just doing daily chores such as cleaning and fetching water, but in fact he is keeping an eye on all directions and does not miss any details.

These Jinyiwei spies use various seemingly inconspicuous identities as cover, and silently monitor every move around them like ghosts.

They are like eagle eyes hidden in the dark, constantly watching the words and deeds of generals, the movements of soldiers, and any clues in the barracks that may be related to military intelligence.

Once valuable information is discovered, the Jinyiwei spies will be like industrious spiders, quickly and carefully organizing and stringing together the collected military intelligence like silk threads.

Then they passed it on continuously through secret channels.

This information overcame many obstacles and bypassed many spies.

In the end, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, they converged into Zhu Di’s hands.

Thinking of this, Zhu Gang couldn’t help but be secretly shocked.

He took a breath and his lips closed subconsciously.

Then a complex look flashed across Zhu Gang’s eyes, which was a deep fear of the Jinyiwei’s intelligence capabilities.

He knew very well that such a powerful and pervasive intelligence network was like a sword of Damocles hanging over his head, which could affect the direction of the situation at any time.

At the same time, this understanding also allowed Zhu Gang to have a deeper and clearer understanding of the complexity of the current situation.

He realized that in this chess game of power and strategy, every step must be taken with caution.

If you are not careful, you may end up in an irretrievable situation.

Zhu Gang had a lot of thoughts in his mind, and the more he thought about it, the more complicated and unpredictable the situation seemed to him.

The fear of the Jinyiwei and the worry about the situation surged in his heart like a tide.

At this moment, Zhu Gang seemed to be suddenly pulled by an invisible force.

He subconsciously withdrew his gaze from the void in the tent and turned to Zhu Di who was sitting opposite him.

Zhu Di was sitting on the other side of the tent. As the candlelight flickered, the dim light danced and flickered on his face.

It adds a touch of mystery with a mixture of light and dark to the already well-defined face.

There was scrutiny and inquiry in Zhu Gang’s eyes, as if he wanted to see through Zhu Di’s seemingly calm face to see his true thoughts deep in his heart about all these arrangements.

At this time, Zhu Gang tried to catch a hint of clues about the actions of the Jinyiwei and the control of the current situation from Zhu Di’s deep eyes.

He wanted to find out what kind of far-reaching plan Zhu Di had for this chess game, and whether he had already planned all possible situations. His gaze was like a sharp sword, trying to penetrate the surface and get to the essence.

However, Zhu Di just looked normal, which made people difficult to understand.

Feeling that the atmosphere in the tent was a bit too depressing, Chunlan, who was sitting next to Zhu Gang, smiled and said, “Although I don’t understand military affairs, I have served the Empress for many years and have learned a little bit.

When Your Majesty was on his campaigns, the Empress often said that victory and defeat are common in the military.

In the past, when the Chu and Han were fighting, Emperor Gaozu of Han, Liu Bang, faced off against the overlord Xiang Yu, and basically lost more than he won.

However, it was the invincible Xiang Yu who was ambushed from all sides and eventually forced to commit suicide at the Wujiang River.

The Queen Mother drew a lesson from this: Don’t judge a hero by his temporary success or failure. After all, only the one who laughs last can be the real winner.

Moreover, the Jiangnan Lin family must have put in all their efforts to be able to train so many well-trained retainers and loyal warriors.

Now that they have been completely wiped out by the soldiers of Shuozhou Guard in one battle, the Jiangnan Lin family must have suffered heavy losses.

In addition, the general involved in the command was Lin Zhen, the core figure of the Luzhou Lin family, which invisibly alienated the relationship between the two major families.

I believe that as long as the two of you plan properly, you can take advantage of this opportunity to completely eradicate the Jiangnan Lin family.”

Zhu Gang’s eyes lit up immediately after hearing this. He grasped Chunlan’s soft hands and said excitedly, “You really woke me up with a word. You can be called the ‘female Zhuge’ by my side!”

Zhu Gang’s generous praise was like a burning spark, instantly igniting Chunlan’s shyness.

In an instant, a blush quickly climbed up her cheeks like a sunset, spreading from her ears to her neck.

Even the tiny earlobes were dyed a fascinating crimson.

Chunlan’s eyes dodged in panic and she didn’t dare to look at others.

It was as if the praises were a series of scorching gazes, leaving her nowhere to hide.

Chunlan subconsciously wanted to pull her hand back from Zhu Gang’s strong grasp.

She twisted her wrists gently, trying to break free from the restraints that made her panic.

However, Zhu Gang was extremely strong, and his hand was like a pair of sturdy pliers, holding Chunlan’s hand firmly.

No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t pull out even a little bit.

Chunlan was both shy and anxious, feeling extremely embarrassed.

The struggling movement seemed more delicate and helpless.

In order to hide the embarrassment, Chunlan had an idea.

In a panic, she hid their joined hands in her sleeves, trying to cover up this ambiguous scene with her wide sleeves.

After hiding, Chunlan turned her head slightly and instructed Wanyao in a voice that was somewhat anxious and shy.

“Yao’er, quickly take out the preserved egg and lean meat porridge from the food box.”

Wan Yao smiled when she saw this scene.

She understood what he meant and hurried to the food box.

As Wanyao gently opened the lid of the box, a rich aroma of preserved egg and lean meat porridge immediately filled the tent.

The slightly charming and awkward atmosphere seemed to be diluted a lot in this instant.

Zhu Gang, who had put his worries behind him, smiled and said to Zhu Di, who was sitting opposite him, “Fourth brother, although this preserved egg and lean meat porridge may look insignificant, it is a rare delicacy in the army.

However, my third brother invited you to this meal. I will trouble you to help me write a memorial to the emperor to explain the situation of the Shuozhou Guard. “(End of this chapter)