Chapter 780: The Law Appears in the Lower Road of Yanwang City

"I came here this time because I have a great gift for the general."

Then he smiled bitterly and nodded slowly, with a hint of determination.
At this moment, he was not only representing himself, but also the entire Yanwang Mansion and even the future of Yanzhou.

“A gift that can change the current situation.”

He paused, as if searching for the most appropriate words, and then continued.

"Oh? What a great gift that could make you, the son of the Yan Palace, come here in person?"

Tan Mengjun raised his eyebrows slightly, obviously interested in Shi Fuyan's words.

"How about the entire Red Imperial Army?"

Shi Fuyan took a deep breath, and a hint of cruelty flashed in his eyes.

Shi Fuyan's words were like thunder, exploding in the tent in an instant, causing Tan Mengjun's pupils to shrink and he could hardly believe his ears.

As soon as these words came out, Tan Mengjun was obviously shocked by the sudden news. The atmosphere in the tent froze instantly, and even the air seemed to become heavy.

"General Tan, I'm sure you know that the Chiyu Army today is no longer the Chiyu Army of the Yanwang Mansion in Yanzhou in the past."

"The Yuan family and other aristocratic families are like maggots on the tarsal bone, eroding our army step by step. Our strength is constantly being weakened, and the Chiyu Army is riddled with holes because of their infiltration."

Shi Fuyan seemed relieved when he saw this, and his smile showed both helplessness and relief.

Tan Mengjun remained silent, just listening quietly, with a little scrutiny in his eyes, as if he was assessing the authenticity of Fu Yan's words and the motives behind them.

"Now, as the master of the Yanwang Mansion, the Shi family has been facing an unprecedented crisis. The death of General Wei Linchao and the heavy damage to the Huolin Guards have greatly reduced our strength."

"The Yuan family and other aristocratic families are pressing forward step by step, causing the Yanwang Mansion's control over the Chiyu Army to drop to the 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 aristocratic families was beyond our imagination."

"If this continues, the Yanwang Mansion, and even the entire Yanzhou, will become their vassal and lose all autonomy."

There was a hint of fatigue in Shi Fuyan's tone, but more of it was a determination for the future.

Tan Mengjun listened quietly with a complicated expression.

He didn't expect that the once high and mighty young master of Prince Yan's Mansion would end up in such a situation, and he didn't expect that he would take the initiative to make such an astonishing proposal.

"So, you want to cooperate with Daqian to fight against the Yuan family and other aristocratic families?"

Tan Mengjun's voice was low, as if he was weighing the pros and cons of this proposal.

"Yes, the Yanwang Mansion is willing to lead the way for Daqian and jointly quell the rebellion of the Chiyu Army in Yanzhou."

"We don't ask for anything else, we just hope that after the pacification, Daqian can preserve our Yanwang Mansion lineage, so that we can have a foothold in this chaotic world."

Shi Fuyan nodded, his eyes firm.

Tan Mengjun remained silent, his eyes deep, as if he was thinking about something. The atmosphere in the tent suddenly became extremely depressing, and even the air seemed to freeze.

"Master, do you know that cooperating with Daqian means you have to give up a lot of things, including dignity, freedom, and possibly even the future of the entire Yanwang Mansion?"

After a long time, Tan Mengjun slowly opened his mouth, with a barely perceptible hint of tentativeness in his voice.

"What the general said is very true, but we have no choice. Instead of waiting for death, we might as well give it a try."

"At least this way, we still have a chance to change the status quo and fight for a glimmer of hope for Yanwang Mansion and Yanzhou."

Upon hearing this, Shi Fuyan gave a bitter smile.

Tan Mengjun looked at Shi Fuyan with a hint of admiration in his eyes. He did not expect that this seemingly weak young man had such an indomitable will and...

"Master Shi is indeed the successor carefully nurtured by the former King Yan. His courage is truly extraordinary!"

"But this matter is serious, I need time to consider it. Besides, there are General Nangong and General Lufa in the army to suppress the rebellion, so I also need to discuss it with a few generals."

He slowly stood up, walked to Shi Fuyan, stretched out his hand, and patted his shoulder gently.

"Of course, General Tan, we have already prepared a detailed plan, including how to infiltrate the Chiyu Army, how to weaken the power of the Yuan family and other aristocratic families, and how to gradually recover the lost territory with the assistance of Daqian."

"As long as the general nods, we can take action immediately."

Upon hearing this, Shi Fuyan felt relieved. Now that this step has been taken, the road ahead, although still full of unknowns, at least they still have a little hope.

He knew that taking this step would mean that he would have to shoulder more responsibilities and infamy, but for the future of the Shi family and for the survival of the Chiyu Army, he had to bear it all.

The night was still dark, but there seemed to be a glimmer of light in Shi Fuyan's heart.

Not long after, outside the Yanwang City behind the Chiyu Army, the night was still as dark as ink, and the stars dotted the sky, as if they were the most loyal watchers in the sky. The moonlight sprinkled gently, covering Yanwang City with a layer of silver gauze.

Under the careful arrangement of the Master family of Prince Yan's Palace, a large army dressed in the unique armor of Prince Yan's Palace's personal guards appeared silently on the edge of Prince Yan's City. The flame patterns on the armor flickered a faint red light under the weak moonlight.

The army that came this time was disciplined and marched in step. Even in the quiet night, there was no extra noise, which showed that they were well-trained. However, the leader of this army was the famous "War Lord" in the Daqian Rebellion Suppression Army - Lu Fa!
Beside Lu Fa, several deputy generals followed closely, each with a different temperament and style. They were Li Zi and Ma Qingshan who were brought by Duanmu Yan earlier.

Li Zi, who appears to be good at flattery and can always say pleasing words at the right time, is actually very scheming and is always calculating how to maximize his own interests.

Next came Ma Qingshan and Ma Kuohai, both of whom are now considered well-known brave generals among the younger generation of the Daqian court. One is calm and introverted, while the other is unrestrained and outspoken. Their complementary personalities make them the best partners on the battlefield.

At this moment, this army wearing the armor of the Yanwang Palace's personal guards temporarily stationed behind a hidden forest, quietly waiting for the action news of the Daqian Xuanjing Division.

"General, do you really think the people in the Yanwang Mansion are reliable?"

Li Zi finally couldn't suppress his inner curiosity and doubts, so he broke the rare tranquility and tried to show his concern about the situation by asking questions.

At the same time, he also wanted to test General Lufa's true attitude towards Prince Yan's Palace.

However, although his tone was somewhat tentative, it was also mixed with a barely perceptible contempt, and he was not completely convinced by the surrender of Prince Yan's Palace.

Upon hearing this, Lufa did not answer immediately, but slowly opened his tightly closed eyes with a cold look.

(End of this chapter)