Chapter 1229 The real person never reveals his identity!
Zhang Meng walked out of the Plum Blossom Villa and took a deep breath. The next second, a brilliant smile appeared on the face of the commander of the Fourth Army of the Fengwu Army...
Although the outcome is still uncertain and he has not yet achieved final victory, but thinking back to the admiration that had faintly emerged from the Marshal's calm expression just now, Zhang Meng knew that the position of the commander-in-chief of the First Army was already beckoning to him!
Thinking of this, Zhang Meng, who was filled with joy, got on the carriage to go home, intending to share his joy with his mistress Sun Xiang'er. However, when he sat in the carriage, Zhang Meng seemed to remember something. After a moment's hesitation, he instructed the coachman:
"Let's not go back home yet, let's go to Sun's Mansion!"

"Yes!"

An incense stick later, Zhang Meng came to Sun Wenheng's study again. When Zhang Meng saw Sun Wenheng, he couldn't help but give him a thumbs up and praised him:

"Master Sun, you really are a real person who never reveals his true identity!"

Hearing this, Sun Wenheng seemed to realize something and immediately asked back:

"General Zhang, is it done?"

Zhang Meng shook his head upon hearing this and said:
"General, you summoned me today. Whether the matter will be accomplished or not is still undecided, but you are very satisfied with my targeting of Baiyue and Yunqian. Master Sun, the things you asked me to memorize were really worthwhile. It was worth the time I spent!"

Ever since Sun Wenheng revealed to Zhang Meng at the banquet that day that Baiyue was the target of the Fengwu Army, Sun Wenheng also told Zhang Meng some information he had learned about Baiyue, and based on his understanding of the Baiyue region, he formulated strategies and tactics for Zhang Meng to capture Baiyue.

Although Sun Wenheng swore to his source of information that the Fengwu Army's next target would definitely be the Baiyue region, Zhang Meng was skeptical about Sun Wenheng because of the Lin family's previous experience and did not dare to fully trust this old fox...

However, because Ye Mingsheng was about to come to Jiangnan, and the competition between him and Ma Zhongjun for the commander of the First Army was gradually heating up, and he did not have a good grasp to gain an advantage in the competition, so after thinking about it, Zhang Meng finally chose to believe Sun Wenheng.

What Zhang Meng said about Baiyue when he met Ye Mingsheng an incense stick ago was basically what Sun Wenheng thought. The Sun family had been doing business in Baiyue for more than ten years and had enough understanding of the customs and habits of the Baiyue region as well as the various forces involved.

Because he had only attended private school for a few days since childhood and had limited cultural level, even though Sun Wenheng had prepared all the information and strategies for Zhang Meng, when it came time for Zhang Meng to memorize them, this fierce general of the Fengwu Army still seemed to be struggling.

However, thinking that these things might be the key to his advancement, Zhang Meng gritted his teeth and stayed up for several nights before he memorized these things.

Now it seems that Zhang Meng’s efforts have not been in vain, and the Marshal seems to be quite interested in conquering Baiyue and Yunqian!

Seeing the confident look on Zhang Meng's face, Sun Wenheng also cupped his hands and said:
"Then I would like to congratulate General Zhang first. From now on, Dadechang's business will depend on you!"

Zhang Meng waved his hand and said:

“As long as I can become the commander of the First Army, then everything will be fine. After all, I am also the boss of our Dadechang…”

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Meng and Sun Wenheng smiled at each other. After a few simple greetings, Zhang Meng also said seriously:

"Master Sun, I have a question in my mind, but I don't know whether I should speak it out or not!"

Hearing Zhang Meng say this, Sun Wenheng also realized what Zhang Meng was wondering about, and then smiled and said calmly:
"General Zhang, I will tell you what I can tell you!"

Although he could sense the rejection in Sun Wenheng's words, Zhang Meng couldn't help but be curious, and immediately said to himself: "Master Sun, in my opinion, since you can get the news, it means that the Yijing General Staff may have a battle plan. And I, the commander of the Fourth Army, and Ma Zhongjun, the general of the First Division, have not received any news, which means that this may be the top secret of the General Staff!"

"Apart from the Marshal, Chief of Staff Zhao Han, and the first-class staff who made the plan, there shouldn't be many people who know about this plan, so I'm really curious, where did you get the information, Master Sun?"

After he finished speaking, Zhang Meng looked at Sun Wenheng deeply. He used to think that Sun Wenheng was just a businessman, but this incident made him realize that he might have really underestimated Mr. Sun.

Under Zhang Meng's gaze, Sun Wenheng smiled slightly and said:

"General Zhang, gods have their own ways, and humans have their own ways. Everyone has their own path! I am also a citizen of the Great Zhou, and I will definitely put the interests of the Great Zhou first. There is really no need for you to worry about this!"

After hearing what Sun Wenheng said and looking at the old man's calm demeanor, Zhang Meng became more and more convinced that the old man was a man who never showed his true colors.

Seeing that Sun Wenheng really didn't want to talk, Zhang Meng changed the subject and said with a smile:

"Master Sun, you are right! I believe you are loyal to the Great Zhou and the imperial court, so I won't ask any more questions. But if there is any disturbance in the future, you must inform me as soon as possible!"

"Of course! General Zhang, you can rest assured!"

After talking for a few more words, Sun Wenheng invited Zhang Meng to his home for dinner, and then Zhang Meng returned home satisfied.

After Zhang Meng left, Sun Wenheng's son Sun Teng asked his father excitedly:

"Dad, seeing how happy Zhang Meng is now, could it be that he has already become the commander of the First Army?"

Facing his eldest son's question, Sun Wenheng said calmly:
"Zhang Meng is obsessed with this matter. After He Jingyun left, he was already the commander of the First Army. Ma Zhongjun could never compete with him!"

"Dad, what do you mean?"

Hearing his father's words, Sun Teng was also confused. He had been following this matter and knew very well that in the previous competition for the commander of the First Army, there were obviously more people who were optimistic about Ma Zhongjun's promotion than those who were optimistic about Zhang Meng!
Sun Wenheng heard this and gave a meaningful sermon:
“Although Ma Zhongjun seems to have the best chance on the surface, the problem is that he has been in the First Army for too long, so I think the Marshal would rather let Shen Quan take the position than him!”

Sun Teng was stunned at first, then suddenly realized and said with some respect:
"Dad! You are the one who sees things clearly!"

"But how did you know that Marshal Ye intended to attack Baiyue Yunqian..."

(End of this chapter)