After thinking carefully for two days and conducting an in-depth investigation, Ye Mingsheng finally made a decision, found Chen Yannian, an intermediary, brought gifts, and visited He Jingyun in person.
After a long conversation with He Jingyun, Ye Mingsheng officially invited He Jingyun to join. He Jingyun was naturally happy to accept Ye Mingsheng's invitation. He would settle down with his family before the ninth day of this month and return with Ye Mingsheng. Liaoyang.
For several days after handling He Jingyun's matter, Ye Mingsheng ran some chores at the Ministry of War to determine when the money and food for recruiting soldiers, soldiers' weapons, cotton-padded clothes and other items would be in place.
Just two days before the official departure for the ninth day of the Lunar New Year, a carriage arrived in front of Ye Mingsheng's courtyard. Liu Chunfu got off the carriage, came to Ye Mingsheng and whispered:
"Third Master wants to see you!"
Although he was a little confused as to why the big benefactor behind the scenes who had given him two thousand taels of silver wanted to see him so suddenly and without any warning, after a slight hesitation, Ye Mingsheng boarded the board alone. carriage.
Although he didn't know what An Zhirong had something to do and wanted to see him, it happened that Ye Mingsheng also had something to do and wanted to see him!
Because the windows on the carriage were locked, and Liu Chunfu, who was sitting opposite him, had his eyebrows lowered and said nothing like a mute.
Therefore, Ye Mingsheng didn't know where the carriage was heading. He only knew that the carriage left Luo'an City and walked for about half an hour before stopping.
After getting off the carriage, Ye Mingsheng found that he appeared in front of a huge manor. Before he could take a closer look at the furnishings of the entire manor, he was led by Liu Chunfu to a room in the manor.
"Master Ye, the third master is waiting for you in the study!" After explaining to Ye Mingsheng, Liu Chunfu left on his own.
Although the atmosphere feels a bit strange, he is content with what he has come. An Zhirong also hopes that he can deal with the caravan protecting him in Zhensanshan. He is still valuable to him, and he should not harm himself for the time being... ·····
With this idea in mind, Ye Mingsheng opened the door and saw an antique study room inside. An Zhirong was sitting on the chair behind the desk with his eyes closed to relax. When he heard the sound of the door opening, he slowly opened the door. His eyes looked majesticly at Ye Mingsheng who pushed in the door.
"Third Master!"
Facing An Zhirong's gaze, Ye Mingsheng smiled and held his hands in greeting.
An Zhirong nodded slightly, as if he had met Ye Mingsheng. Just as Ye Mingsheng was considering his words, he was ready to test why An Zhirong came to him.
An Zhirong didn't make any preparations like the last time they met. He took a deep look at Ye Mingsheng, then went straight to the topic and said in a deep voice:
"Have you accepted He Jingyun?"
Seeing that An Zhirong had summoned him for this matter, Ye Mingsheng was a little surprised, but without much hesitation, he nodded and said:
"That's what happened. Does Third Master have any advice?"
"snort!"
After receiving Ye Mingsheng's affirmative answer, An Zhirong couldn't help but snorted coldly. Just when Ye Mingsheng was a little confused, he said with hatred that iron cannot become steel:
"Do you know what He Jingyun wants to do by seeking refuge with you?"
Hearing what An Zhirong said, Ye Mingsheng gradually came to his senses. However, just when he was about to explain something, An Zhirong said in a cold voice:
"These days, He Jingyun has been recruiting his old subordinates. He has made it very clear to his subordinates that he is just trying to occupy the magpie's nest, so that you, Ye Mingsheng, can be sidelined so that the commander-in-chief can share it with you. Your soldiers and horses!”
Ye Mingsheng, who had already had a premonition of He Jingyun's purpose, looked as usual when he heard this, and the expression on his face did not change much. He just asked lightly:
"Third Master, how did you know about this?"
Seeing that Ye Mingsheng was still unhurried and not surprised at all, An Zhirong, who was originally very disappointed with Ye Mingsheng, couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart. However, he quickly gave an explanation to Ye Mingsheng's question.
"An old subordinate of He Jingyun is now working for our Anjia. He Jingyun found him and he told me about this matter..."
"I see!"
Ye Mingsheng nodded slightly. An Zhirong's information undoubtedly confirmed his suspicion that He Jingyun had ulterior motives for seeking refuge in him.
Seeing Ye Mingsheng in front of him still looking so calm, An Zhirong finally couldn't help but ask:
"Do you know what he wants to do?"
"I don't know the specific situation, but I can probably guess some!" Ye Mingsheng said truthfully;
Ye Mingsheng's words undoubtedly confused An Zhirong. He frowned slightly and asked:
"Since you guessed his purpose, why do you still accept him?"
Regarding An Zhirong's question, Ye Mingsheng smiled slightly and did not answer directly. Instead, he asked:
"Third Master, is it Zhen Sanshan who threatens your caravan in Fengzhou?"
Hearing Ye Mingsheng talk about this, An Zhirong showed a little surprise, as if he didn't expect Ye Mingsheng to know this.
Although An Zhirong did not admit it, seeing his expression, Ye Mingsheng knew that his guess was correct, and immediately continued:
"As far as I know, there are tens of thousands of troops directly under Zhen Sanshan, and he is also the general manager of Liaoyang Green Forest. He has a strong appeal among Green Forest. He raised his arms and gathered three people. It’s not difficult to have five people!”
"And even if I have the establishment of those three battalions, my strength is only about 5,000, and they are all new recruits. The gap between the enemy and ourselves, even if I don't tell you, Third Master, you should be aware of it, right?" ?”
After listening to Ye Mingsheng's words, An Zhirong suddenly understood. After thinking for a while, he looked at Ye Mingsheng and said:
"Do you want to use He Jingyun to deal with Zhen Sanshan?"
Ye Mingsheng smiled and nodded and said: "The disadvantage in terms of military strength cannot be changed in a short time. In order not to disappoint you, Third Master, I can only find ways in other aspects, so I can only play such a game." Is the tiger devouring the wolf coming?”
After listening to Ye Mingsheng's thoughts, An Zhirong remained silent for a long time. After a while, he raised his head and said to Ye Mingsheng very solemnly:
"Aren't you worried that you'll lose it?"
When An Zhirong said this, Ye Mingsheng said nothing, but a playful smile suddenly appeared on his face.
Seeing Ye Mingsheng smiling so happily, An Zhirong became even more confused. After thinking about it carefully, he found that there was nothing wrong with his words and continued to ask with a frown:
"what are you laughing at?"
"Third Master, you really have no confidence in me..." Facing An Zhirong's gaze, Ye Mingsheng sighed slowly:
