The fool has become a spirit, and she can speak

Cao Bingxian was thinking about the relationship between Wan Lianxing and Sha Guanghan, and guessing who in the court might be Wan Lianxing's spy. However, even though he was thinking about a thousand things, his mouth still refused to stop, and he spoke ruthlessly, sneering and mocking: "My Lord, how many battles have you experienced?"

Facing such a provocation, Wan Lianxing seemed calm and responded with a slight smile: "I am not talented and have not fought many battles yet, but I plan to fight more often in the future."

After that, he casually picked up a small stick, tapped the map nonchalantly, and asked, "Do you know where we are now?"

Seeing Cao Bingxian remained silent, Wan Lianxing did not stop talking, but continued to speak: "This is Tongchun County. So, do you know where the city occupied by the Southern Yan Kingdom is located?" As he spoke, the small stick in his hand slowly moved down and finally stopped at a place below Tongchun County, "It is here - Songchun County. And this is the Songchun Pass, and the people of the Southern Yan Kingdom broke in from here. This marquis has made a plan to counterattack from here and drive out the enemies of the Southern Yan Kingdom!"

Cao Bingxian raised his pointed chin high, listening to Wan Lianxing's words as if he had heard the most absurd thing in the world, "Three captains failed to defend Songchun Pass, how many soldiers do you have to be so confident? The strength of the Southern Yan Kingdom is not weak, so don't underestimate the enemy, my lord."

However, facing Cao Bingxian's doubts and disdain, Wan Lianxing seemed to be oblivious to them, and responded calmly: "I have 30,000 elite soldiers in my camp. Lord Cao, do you think these troops are enough?"

Hearing this, Cao Bingxian's face suddenly changed, and he was obviously shocked by this number. But in just a moment, he quickly restored his original arrogant look, raised the corners of his mouth again, and said with a hint of sarcasm: "My Lord, how easy is it to take back a city? Your actions now are simply revealing your wolfish ambitions! As a Lord, according to the court regulations, you can only raise 10,000 guards at most. And you secretly recruited so many soldiers, are you trying to gain power by yourself? My Lord, don't you think this is inappropriate?"

Wan Lianxing was not angry at Cao Bingxian's accusation. Instead, he pointed to the military token on the table and showed it to Cao Bingxian. "I am not secretly controlling tens of thousands of troops as you said. I am open and aboveboard. If you want to describe it in your terms, it is blatant. Moreover, I have already taken control of the military power of Fengying. Although the scope of power is limited, it can be used for the time being."

In fact, Cao Bingxian had long known that the military power had fallen into Wan Lianxing's hands. The reason why the emperor allowed him to act recklessly here was that the emperor had not yet found a way to check and balance Wan Lianxing.

Cao Bingxian said arrogantly, "My Lord, you are so bold that you dare to seize the military power."

However, Wan Lianxing did not take it seriously. He raised the corner of his mouth slightly and retorted: "No, no, Lord Cao, your choice of words is not appropriate. I did not seize the military power by force. I got it easily."

Hearing this, Cao Bingxian cursed Wan Lianxing for being shameless in his heart, and couldn't help thinking to himself: "Aren't taking and seizing the same thing? Wan Lianxing can actually make such a specious argument!" And Wan Lianxing seemed to see through Cao Bingxian's mind, and continued to say the most arrogant and domineering words in that plain tone: "There is a difference between taking and seizing. The so-called 'taking' is much easier than 'seizing'. This marquis got the military power without any effort."

Cao Bingxian was so angry at these words that his face turned pale. He was speechless for several times, not knowing how to respond. After a long while, he finally said, "My Lord, aren't you too bold?"

Wan Lianxing looked at Cao Bingxian slowly and then said slowly, "Lord Cao, why are you so excited? I only hold military power, not imperial power. Is it necessary for someone like you who has been in officialdom for a long time and has seen a lot to make such a fuss?"

These words really shocked Cao Bingxian. Military power is a life-threatening thing, and yet he dares to joke about imperial power. Is this man crazy? He is too bold.

Cao Bingxian pretended to be calm and asked Wan Lianxing, "What do you plan to do with this military power?"

Wan Lianxing suppressed the corners of his mouth that wanted to rise, and said shamelessly: "I am a great Wan Xinhou, and I am staying in Fengying. Isn't it a bit of a waste of talent?"

Then Cao Bingxian saw him raise the inconspicuous little wooden stick in his hand again and point to where they were now, Tongchun County.

Then, he heard Wan Lianxing say loudly: "I have decided to expel the soldiers of the Southern Yan Kingdom from here and drive them out of Songchun Pass. I will then lead people to attack the Southern Yan Kingdom from here and expand the territory of my camp. With my ability, I can easily manage three or five counties."

Wan Lianxing's ambition was obvious. Cao Bingxian planned in his heart that he must severely report Wan Lianxing in front of the emperor for making him so arrogant.

"My Lord, are you going to attack the Southern Yan Kingdom?"

Wan Lianxing raised his eyelids, glanced at Cao Bingxian, and continued: "I am not that greedy. I just want one county from him, this county, Qixiang County."

"My Lord, are you going to attack a county in the southern Yan Kingdom?"

Wan Lianxing said, "Lord Cao, do you think I am joking or bragging? I will attack one of his counties and see. If the Southern Yan Kingdom refuses to accept, I will continue to attack until they accept." Wan Lianxing threw the stick in his hand onto the table casually, "Oh, I haven't seen Lord Cao for a long time. It's inevitable that I can't control myself when we meet. I was so happy that I told all the secrets of our Fengying, but Lord Cao, please don't make it public."

"I hope that the Marquis is not just talking about it on paper." Cao Bingxian would never believe Wan Lianxing's big talk. He thought that this man was just bragging in front of him. If conquering cities and seizing territories were as easy as talking about it on paper, there would be many people who would claim to be kings.

Wan Lianxing said: "Lord Cao will live to see that day. Come on, Lord Cao, I will take you to see my troops." Wan Lianxing was not trying to show off his strong army to Cao Bingxian. He wanted to let Cao Bingxian and even the emperor of Bianliang know that he was no longer the Wan Lianxing who allowed them to slaughter him in the past.

This arrangement was very much to Cao Bingxian's liking. Even if Wan Lianxing didn't say anything, he also planned to mention it because he wanted to see Wan Lianxing's strength.