Chapter 48: The Father and Son's Plan

  "Father, I think that guy's performance isn't great," said the young man who had been standing beside He Qiong all along.

  "Don't underestimate him, he defeated Jamukha's elite light cavalry with just the troops from Snowy City, that's an undisputed fact!" He Jianming sighed: "Zi Cheng, a person being politically immature doesn't mean they are also militarily immature. Similarly, their military brilliance can't represent their political brilliance! If... someone is exceptionally brilliant in every field, then he wouldn't be a talent, but a genius!"

  "I understand, Father." He Zicheng nodded.

  Moreover, a person being clever now doesn't mean they will be the same in ten years! Everyone says "pride goes before a fall" and "modesty receives benefits", but how many people can truly grasp the true meaning behind these words?!

  He Xiongming slowly closed his eyes: "Being able to defeat the grassland flying eagle, Zamukha, is a great honor indeed! Unfortunately, honor is a double-edged sword, it can either bring one to heaven or send them to hell! Qian Buli... ...is still too young, I really doubt whether he has the ability to handle honor?!"

  "Father, isn't the answer clear by now? What else are you doubting? Haven't you noticed his expression?" He Zicheng burst out laughing: "It's really laughable!"

  He Kuoming also burst out laughing, he was a bit skeptical about Qian Buli's intentions, wondering if she was just pretending, but then he thought of Ji Shengqing's infatuated expression at the time and put his mind at ease. Qian Buli might be able to fake it, but Ji Shengqing's attitude couldn't be faked! Maybe little girls just like young men with a sense of justice? Hehe...

  "Zi Cheng, you must remember that only by taking others as a mirror can you improve yourself! I hope in the future you will pay attention to your own state of mind and not become like Qian Bu Li, who after achieving some success becomes arrogant and makes people laugh!" To this only son, He Xiongming had always placed great expectations on him. So whenever he had time, he would offer a few words of advice. And Zi Cheng did not disappoint his expectations, becoming more and more astute, worthy of being called the best among the young generation.

  "I understand, Father." He Zicheng's face revealed a sly smile: "Father, I think... that Qian Buli and his deputy general seem to be up to something fishy?!"

  "Hmm, this is a good opportunity, you can try to probe, but be careful not to get too close." He Xiongming thought for a moment and replied: "If we can really pull Du Bing over, that would be great. We have everything in the city, all we lack is a capable general!"

  "I've already sent someone to secretly follow Du Bing." He Zicheng smiled.

  "Alright." He Qiongming nodded: "However... you need to be careful, you have to know that people who are truly capable also have their own personalities. You need to be more tolerant and use your sincerity to influence him! I think Du Bing's unshakeable trust in Qian Bu Li might be because Qian Bu Li can't tolerate Du Bing's personality."

  "I'll be fine, Father." He Zicheng smiled and walked out of He Jiongming's study.

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  In Qian Buli's residence, Qian Buli had already gotten rid of the arrogance and swagger from the wine party, calmly sitting in a chair with a calm face. Wang Rui sat beside him, while Du Bing and Ren Shuai were not here, they were bait, and naturally had to go out for a stroll to lure in the big fish.

  "Sir, your method...... will it work?" Wang Rui asked with a bitter smile.

  "What? Do you think I'm too shameless?" Qian Buli glanced at Wang Rui: "You still don't understand the benefits of being shameless, many difficult problems can be easily solved with a shameless approach."

  "I hope so... as you said." Wang Rui sighed helplessly.

  Wang Rui is a commander with both wisdom and bravery, in Qian Buli's view, Wang Rui only lacks training. When the time comes, Wang Rui will shine brightly. However, when it comes to politics, Wang Rui appears too naive, his heart still holds a simplistic view of good and evil, always thinking that Qian Buli's methods are too petty. Finding evidence of He Jiong's treason and reporting it to the imperial court is the way to avenge oneself! Who would have thought that Qian Buli was only thinking of framing him?!

  "For example, what about Lin Chong? Known as 'Panther Head', with exceptional martial arts skills and bravery, but in the end wasn't he... " Qian Buduan trailed off here, suddenly shutting his mouth.

  "Lin Chong?" Wang Rui opened his eyes wide: "Who is Lin Chong?"

  "Lin Chong... Lin Chong..." Qian Buli suddenly glared: "Can't I just keep quiet?"

  Money can't leave, it's really become a rogue, does Wang Rui have the guts to say 'no'?

  "Whatever, sir... never mind if you don't want to say it." Wang Rui forced a smile and succumbed to Qian Buli's tyranny.

  "King Rui, are you all set on your side?" Qian Buli started talking about the matter at hand.

  "It's all about the same." Wang Rui hesitated for a moment: "However... ...Sir, if His Highness blames me, you must protect me!!"

  "It's nothing, why would she blame me?"

  "She certainly wouldn't blame you!" Wang Rui exclaimed: "But she will blame me!!"

  "As long as I'm fine, you're fine! What's the hurry?!" Qian didn't leave and gave Wang Rui a tranquilizer: "Next, let's see how Du Bing performs."

  "That kid... Don't worry about it, that kid has always been very cunning!"

  "Hmm." Qian nodded: "Right, does He Kuangming really only have one son, He Zicheng?"

  "That's right, grown-up, and he has very high expectations for this only child."

  "That's good." Qian Buli looked at Wang Rui's expression and sighed, "Wang Rui, don't have any misgivings. Whether the method is right or wrong isn't important, what's important is the result, the goal! It's just like if someone is committing evil and randomly killing innocent people, you can use your sword to kill him. If we use proper methods to obtain control of Liancheng Fortress, how much effort and time will it take? Have you thought about it carefully?"

  "I understand, sir."

  "You don't know! But I believe you will understand my painstaking efforts later. Sometimes, we must take a shortcut!" Qian stood up: "Insisting on the righteousness in your heart is not wrong, but if you stick to it to the point of being stubborn and pedantic, then you are wrong!"

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