The journey of the only child of a peasant family to take the imperial examination

Everyone is doing their part.

Zhang Pingan couldn't help but clench his fists. He didn't know whether he should go with the flow and pretend to be stupid, or help repel the enemy as soon as possible.

But even if they defeat the enemy this time and fail to achieve their goal, they will not give up and there will be another time.

There will also be casualties.

It was really a difficult choice. For the first time, Zhang Pingan felt that being too smart might not be a good thing.

"Sir Zhang, we have just discussed a new plan for sending troops. Please listen to it. If there are any shortcomings, we will discuss it again. We must strive to withdraw the troops before dusk today," Wei Cunxiao wiped the sweat from his face and called out.

Zhao Renzhi volunteered again: "I'll go with General Wei. It's just right for us to split our forces into two groups, forming a pincer attack. This will also cut off their retreat and eliminate our worries!"

"Okay, let's do as you agreed," Zhang Ping'an nodded in agreement.

Then he nodded to Zhao Renzhi and said, "Come with me, I have something to say."

The two of them stopped after reaching a secluded place.

Zhang Ping'an also ordered Chibao to guard the side and not let anyone else get close.

Zhao Renzhi felt a little uneasy when he saw this, but he didn't show it on his face. He said in a joking tone, "What's going on? It's so mysterious that even General Wei can't listen to it?"

"Did you receive the secret letter from that person in the palace?" Zhang Ping'an asked directly.

"what?"

"Don't play dumb. I know everything, including this enemy attack!" Zhang Ping'an looked straight into Zhao Renzhi's eyes and said firmly.

Zhao Renzhi lowered his head and remained silent for a moment before asking, "How did you know? Who told you?"

"I know it from the same place you know it. Don't forget, I am a close minister of the emperor. His Majesty has always been very kind to me, isn't it?"

Zhang Ping'an looked calm and composed, which made the jealousy that Zhao Renzhi had suppressed in his heart quietly emerge.

What he said next was inevitably tinged with sarcasm: "Really? You used to be better than me, but that may not be the case in the future!"

"So, you really plan to take advantage of this enemy attack to eliminate General Wei and his men?"

"This is the most natural way to die, isn't it? Dying on the battlefield is an honor for veterans like them. Maybe His Majesty will posthumously confer them a title of king or prince. It's better than dying in prison!" Zhao Renzhi didn't think he was wrong.

The winner is the king and the loser is the enemy.

"It seems that I guessed it right. It's really cruel," Zhang Pingan sneered.

Zhao Renzhi finally realized: "Are you kidding me?"

"Yes, but from your answer I can almost guess the whole story," Zhang Pingan stood with his hands behind his back.

He continued to speculate, "The Zhadalan tribe's Hu people who attacked this time were actually people sent by King Jinwu Khan to impersonate them. On the one hand, they were cooperating with your plan, no, perhaps it was your majesty's plan, and on the other hand, they were eliminating the powerful tribes in their own Khanate that did not obey their control. Rebellion is a serious crime, and they also have a legitimate reason to do so. They are killing two birds with one stone. And you, the role you played in this matter was that of an executioner, adding fuel to the fire.

If all goes well, you'll have them die on the battlefield, earning a good reputation. If not, General Wei will be labeled a traitor, losing his military power and becoming infamous for eternity.

"So what if you guessed everything right? What can you do? Who do you think you are? Tsk, put away your self-righteous heart. When we were in school, we learned a long time ago that all under heaven belongs to the king, and all the people in the world are the king's subjects. Now that the world is settled, there is no chance anymore. Helping His Majesty and sharing the worries of the court is our only way out."

Zhao Renzhi was a little nervous at first, but after Zhang Ping guessed it safely, he became fearless.

After saying that, I wanted to leave.

"Wait a minute!" Zhang Pingan stopped the man.

"What's wrong again? Do you still want to stop me?" Zhao Renzhi turned around.

"The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Don't be too clever. Wei Chengfeng has experienced hundreds of battles, both large and small. Could he really not see the anomaly here? I'm afraid you'll be the one who fails in the end."

"Then we'll just ride the donkey and look at the account book and see what happens!"

Chi Fu vaguely heard about 70% of it, and after Zhao Renzhi left, he stepped forward with a worried look on his face: "Sir, what should we do?"

"Let me think about it, let me think about it," Zhang Pingan rubbed his forehead. There was too much information and it sounded like there was no solution.

Wei Chengfeng refused to give up his military power voluntarily, but Zhou Ziming was determined to take it back and, at the same time, dismantle and eliminate the influence of the Wei family in the army.

There is no such thing as a perfect solution.

Thinking of the people who died in this war, Zhang Pingan felt even more sad.