Zhang Shi: Why Can’t I Understand What You’re Saying

"The person she marries gets the military power?"

Zhang Shi chewed over this sentence again and again, but the more he thought about it, the more confused he became. Unable to figure it out, he asked, "Su Jin, the person Yun Wanyi is going to marry is Xu Shang, and it's impossible for Xu Shang to surrender to us."

"Well, from the information we have gathered, and Xu Shang's current behavior..."

Su Jin felt even more helpless. Just as she was about to explain, Zhang Shi's expression suddenly changed. "Su Jin, are you planning to have Yun Wanyi marry me?"

"Damn it, are you here to play matchmaker?"

"Do I, Old Zhang, have to rely on getting a wife to achieve merit?"

"No, no, absolutely not!"

Su Jin was speechless.

"Su Jin, what's with that expression?"

Su Jin sighed, "If Yun Wanyi marries you, can you get the military power of Huaian City?"

"Of course not. How could the people of Huaian City recognize me? I'm not on their side. Their military power can only be in the hands of those in the City Lord's Manor of Huaian City."

"Exactly." Su Jin was too tired to explain further. She felt that after talking for so long, Zhang Shi's brain hadn't opened up even a little bit; he completely didn't understand what she was saying.

Sure enough, Zhang Shi said again, "Oh, it's not me. Then I'm relieved. But if it's not me, who is it?"

"No, Su Jin, you need to explain clearly!"

"Stop speaking in riddles!"

Su Jin: "..."

Had she not been clear enough?

She couldn't help but sigh again and said in an extremely helpless voice, "Xu Shang's twin brother, Xu Sha!"

Pausing for a moment, seeing that Zhang Shi wouldn't understand anytime soon, she said directly, "General Zhang Shi, how about you take me to see that Yun Wanyi, and I will help you facilitate this situation."

"When the time comes and we take Huaian City, you can also write my name in the merit record you report. How about that?"

Zhang Shi wanted to refuse, but the words reached his lips and he swallowed them back. He nodded and said, "Alright, if you help me, I will record your merit."

"Thank you, General Zhang Shi!" Su Jin's face was full of joy. After tidying up a bit, she followed Zhang Shi to the tent where Yun Wanyi was settled.

The tent flap was opened, revealing a woman with a rather valiant bearing and a beautiful face.

Su Jin nodded.

This Yun Wanyi had excellent personal qualities, so it was highly likely that her speculation was correct.

"Yun Wanyi, this is Lord Su Jin, the Demon Suppression Envoy of our Yunjing Demon Suppression Division."

Zhang Shi introduced.

Yun Wanyi did not dare to be negligent and immediately knelt on one knee to salute: "This humble girl Yun Wanyi greets Lord Su Jin. I beg Lord Su Jin, for the sake of my voluntary surrender, to treat my Yun clan leniently after Huaian City is breached."

Su Jin smiled, reached out to hold Yun Wanyi's hand, invited her to sit down, and smiled, "Miss Yun, since you have come to surrender, you must have learned about our Duke."

"Under our Duke's command, in this vast world, military merit is the greatest. Since you have the merit of surrendering, your Yun clan will naturally be protected."

"But isn't just protecting the Yun clan a bit too slight?"

"Miss Yun, haven't you thought about making the Yun clan shine brightly and prosper forever, even under the Duke's command?"

Su Jin's words entered her ears smoothly, but there was no trace of surprise on Yun Wanyi's face. Obviously, she had already considered this, and had even turned the idea over and over in her mind.

It was just that like a scholar meeting a soldier, it was hard to speak of this directly, and Zhang Shi was not the type to ask, leaving Yun Wanyi to keep it hidden in her heart.

Now, Su Jin spoke slowly, with the demeanor of an older sister, making her feel like she was bathed in a spring breeze. She immediately said, "Please advise me, sister."

"You already have an idea in mind, don't you?" Su Jin saw through it at a glance and said, "In that case, it seems you are not averse to marrying Xu Shang's brother, Xu Sha, right?"

Yun Wanyi nodded.

"Xu Sha also has some ambitions?"

"Yes." Yun Wanyi nodded and said, "Although he and Xu Shang are twin brothers, the Xu family's favoritism is severe. Xu Shang has bullied him since childhood, and he has endured and restrained himself... I only discovered this recently."

Hearing this, Su Jin suddenly smiled.

She also deliberately glanced at Zhang Shi.

And completely figured out why General Wang Ming repeatedly achieved miraculous merits, while Zhang Shi always did useless flanking tasks.

This Yun Wanyi had made all the preparations and figured everything out, only seeking the Duke's assistance. If it were General Wang Ming, he would highly likely let her act while acting as her backup.

General Zhang Shi, however, always wanted to charge in like a gale.

Could that accomplish anything?

"Su Jin, why are you looking at me with that kind of expression?"

"Is there a flower on my face?"

Zhang Shi asked, bewildered.

"It's nothing." Su Jin shook her head slightly, stood up, and said solemnly to Yun Wanyi, "Miss Yun, a heaven-reaching merit is right before your eyes. I must ask you to make the journey."

"The Duke is clear in rewards and punishments. He definitely won't mistreat you or your Yun family in the future."

Yun Wanyi also quickly stood up, then bowed again. "Sister Su Jin, with your words, my heart is much more at ease. This time, I will definitely hand over Huaian City on a silver platter."

"However, I will need some assistance from Sister Su Jin."

"Rest assured," Su Jin said. "General Zhang Shi is invincible across the grasslands. With him here, he can single-handedly suppress any faction."

Yun Wanyi was overjoyed. She then gave Su Jin a rough outline of her thoughts. After Su Jin approved and confirmed them one by one, Yun Wanyi said, "There's no time to lose, Sister Su Jin. I must return now."

"You go prepare, and I will prepare for you as well."

Su Jin stood up and looked at Zhang Shi.

Zhang Shi only felt his head buzzing at this moment. As the saying goes, three women make a play; right now, just two women chattering away left him completely lost in the clouds, unable to grasp or reach what they meant.

It drove him crazier than fighting those barbarians on the grasslands.

"Su Jin, what on earth were you talking about?"

"Nothing, General Zhang Shi. Just wait to claim this massive merit," Su Jin said. "However, you'll need to dispatch some troops..."

"That's no problem. I can even go personally."

"Besides troops..." Su Jin and Zhang Shi walked out of the tent together. "It would be best to send someone to stay by Yun Wanyi's side. Although there's no issue with Yun Wanyi, it's just in case."

"Of course, they can also do some things for Yun Wanyi."

"Send someone?" Zhang Shi was troubled again. His subordinates had absolutely no problem charging forward recklessly and not fearing death, but the person needed right now had to carry out an undercover mission.

His men were truly not good at that.

"I know that General Zhang Shi, you might not have suitable personnel under your command at the moment. What a coincidence, I just took in someone who hasn't officially joined my Demon Suppression Division yet and is unaffiliated. If you don't mind, General Zhang Shi, I can temporarily lend her to you."

"Great, great," Zhang Shi said. "What's her name?"

"Lu Shuang!"

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