My vicious dog, my horse, I can do whatever I want with it

The war broke out inexplicably, and people in distant villages did not dare to go out easily. However, Xiao Ma's village was different. They relied on the water of the Wei River for their livelihood. Now that the water had dried up, they were naturally worried and panicked.

Zong Yanli had already made some plans in mind after listening to Xiao Ma's words. He immediately stood up and said to the others, "You go back to the camp first. I'll go see my father."

The person in charge of the army now is not Zong Yanhongjing, but General Chen Zhengxin.

"This matter is of no trivial importance." Zong Yanhongjing frowned slightly after hearing this. He didn't know what he was thinking in his mind. He asked in detail about the basis of Zong Yanli's actions. Zong Yanhongjing, who had not taken it seriously at first, became more and more serious after listening to Zong Yanli's analysis.

"Come with me to see General Chen." Zong Yanhongjing immediately took Zong Yanli to the main tent of the central camp to meet Chen Zhengxin.

At that time, Chen Zhengxin had just sent someone to submit a military report back to the capital, repeatedly mentioning the danger of Pingnan Camp. As the general of the central army, he was definitely not an incompetent person. He also knew that Gao State was coming with great force and Pingnan Camp would certainly not be spared.

A voice came from outside the tent: "General, General Zong Yan is outside asking to see you."

Chen Zhengxin raised his eyes slightly, with some doubt: "Please come in."

Zong Yanhongjing led Zong Yanli inside. Chen Zhengxin stood up and said with a smile: "Why is Hongjing here? How is his injury?"

"This humble general pays respect to the great general." Zong Yanhongjing bowed and Chen Zhengxin stepped forward to help him up. Then he turned to look at Zong Yanli who was beside Zong Yanhongjing and raised his eyebrows and said, "No need to be polite. This is..."

"This is my son, named Li." Zong Yanhongjing quickly turned to Zong Yanli and said, "Come and meet the general."

"I am here to see the great general." Zong Yanli raised his hand and knelt on one knee.

"So you are the eldest son of Hongjing's family. Get up quickly." Chen Zhengxin understood everything. He thought that Zong Yanhongjing was trying to find a shortcut for his son. He laughed and asked Zong Yanli to stand up and take a look at him.

Compared to the tall and mighty Zong Yanhongjing, Zong Yanli looks a little thin and weak.

Although it is not difficult to see that he is a martial artist, he is still far inferior to the excellent soldiers in Chen Zhengxin's mind. He is not tall enough, perhaps because he is still young.

Chen Zhengxin took a quick look, and the only thing that satisfied him was probably Zong Yanli's neither humble nor arrogant attitude, with an upright posture and a bit of pine and cypress demeanor.

"It is said that all members of the Zong Yan family are born with supernatural powers. I believe that your eldest son, Hongjing, must be an extraordinary person." Chen Zhengxin praised, and his words clearly meant that he was willing to accept Zong Yanli.

Zong Yanhongjing knew Chen Zhengxin had misunderstood as soon as he heard it, and he smiled helplessly, "Thank you for your appreciation, General. However, my son is still young and is currently training in the new recruit camp. If he wants to serve the General, he will probably have to train well for a few more years."

Zong Yanhongjing declined Chen Zhengxin's kindness and said with a smile: "How dare I accept the reward if I have no achievements?"

Chen Zhengxin was also stunned when he heard Zong Yanhongjing's refusal, then he laughed and said, "You, you! You are so strict with your own son!"

"Forget it, since you are not here for this, then..." Chen Zhengxin and Zong Yanhongjing have been together for many years, so he naturally knew Zong Yanhongjing's temper. He smiled, turned around, sat in the main seat, looked up and asked.

"Ali, come here and tell the general what you said to your father." Zong Yanhongjing leaned over and turned his head to say to Zong Yanli.

"Yes." Zong Yanli bowed and stepped forward.

At first, Chen Zhengxin didn't take Zong Yanli's words to heart.

However, as Zong Yanli clearly analyzed the trends of Gao State's several attacks and the strengths and weaknesses of Kanshang Pass, Chen Zhengxin gradually became serious and raised several questions in succession.

Zong Yanli was able to clearly point out the shortcomings of our army and raise counter-questions.

"In your opinion, when will Gao Kingdom launch an offensive?" Chen Zhengxin stood in front of the map, lowered his eyes and looked at the place where Zong Yanli planted the red flag, the Wei River.

"At the latest half a month." Zong Yanli closed his eyes and analyzed calmly: "The general can order people to explore the water of the Wei River before the river dries up."

"The Deadwood Forest is undoubtedly the most suitable route for attack." Chen Zhengxin frowned. He and his generals had analyzed the situation all night and finally concluded that the enemy would definitely come from the Deadwood Forest. If our army defended here, the main force of the enemy would come over the water...

The weakness in the rear will inevitably lead to an encirclement and suppression, and our army will have no place to retreat.

Chen Zhengxin paced around the table, staring at the Wei River boundary in front of him and breathing heavily.

He didn't know whether he should change his strategy based on a few words from a little recruit, but if his analysis was correct, then if he insisted on following his own strategy, it would be tantamount to destroying the lives of his soldiers with his own hands.

"General, I have a plan." Zong Yanli may have seen Chen Zhengxin's hesitation and wavering, so he took a deep breath and spoke.

"You say." Compared with his previous contempt, Chen Zhengxin now adjusted his attitude and looked at Zong Yanli.

"To achieve victory by surprise, I am willing to lead the troops to set up an ambush to confuse the enemy." Zong Yanli pointed to the Wei River and said solemnly, "The riverbed here is concave, and we can set up an ambush by taking advantage of the terrain."

"How many soldiers do you want?" Chen Zhengxin raised his eyebrows, as if he was a little distrustful.

"A thousand elite soldiers are enough."

What a loud tone.

Not to mention Chen Zhengxin's ridicule, even Zong Yanhongjing couldn't help but scold him, "Don't be so presumptuous. How can a mere new soldier like you be able to lead an army?"

Zong Yanli bowed his head and admitted his fault: "General, please forgive me."

Zong Yanhongjing turned his head and leaned over to Chen Zhengxin and said, "My son is rude, please forgive me, General."

Chen Zhengxin smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Although he speaks arrogantly, some of his words are not without reason. He is young and arrogant at that time, so it's okay."

Chen Zhengxin sat down again, thought for a moment and said, "I will consider this matter carefully. You can go back now."

Zong Yanli went back on his own, while Zong Yanhongjing was left behind by Chen Zhengxin.

There was no one else in the tent, so Chen Zhengxin looked at Zong Yanhongjing with a sigh and said, "Hongjing, your son is extraordinary!"

"I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, General." Zong Yanhongjing said these words humbly, but he couldn't help but smile with pride. His eyes were full of pride. He didn't expect that his son, who couldn't even utter a sentence before and always opposed him, would have changed so much after joining the army.

"What do you think about the ambush on the Wei River?" Chen Zhengxin pointed at Zong Yanhongjing with a smile, then stopped smiling and asked.

"I may think my words are helping my son, but... I think this plan is feasible." Zong Yanhongjing carefully considered his words, expressed his own views, and made some more detailed analysis based on the current situation.