Chapter 167: Murong Jian’s Tricks
“Marquis Mansion can cultivate a general with military power to deter Song Tianwen!” Murong Jian said slowly, looking solemn. Although with his current ability, he could actually match Song Tianwen, but the two were similar in strength and would definitely be a lose-lose situation. What he wanted was to crush Song Tiawen completely, not to cause the enemy one thousand wounds and brought himself eight hundred losses.
Lady Du slightly narrowed her eyes, “so you mean…”
“We can send Ji’er to the barracks, and when he has established military merits in there and has a certain military power, Wu’an Marquis Mansion will naturally fear of us,” Murong Jian said in a low voice, his eyes were deep.
When he saw Murong Ye beside the rockery, he only felt that the other party’s will and spirit was dignified, his eyes were firm, and his whole body was encircled by the unique solemn air of soldiers on the battlefield. Murong Ye was completely different from the bygone incorrigibly obstinate boy!
With just more than one-month training in the barracks, Murong Ye had completely changed. He was more and more like his damn father Murong Yue. It seemed that the barracks was really capable of training people. Murong Jian felt that Ji’er must be sent there for learning martial arts and establishing his military merits so as to become a pillar of Qingyan and defeat Murong Ye.
Lady Du’s eyes were slightly fixed, “How about the injury of Ji’er?”
“He has almost recovered. No big deal.” Murong Jian’s eyes were cold. Song Tianwen was seriously injured and it would take at least several months to recover. If Ji’er worked harder and built up his prestige early, he could make Song Tianwen bear fear in heart and dare not do anything to them, which would save Murong Jian himself a lot of trouble.
“It makes sense.” Lady Du nodded approvingly. After Ji’er returned from his studies with heavy power in his hand, he could not only deter Song Tianwen, but also easily take away Murong Ye’s position as the marquis. It was indeed a good thing to kill two birds with one stone. However, “This year is not the year for recruiting new soldiers. Ji’er is not accepted in the barracks. How do you let him enter the barracks?”
“This is also what worries me.” Murong Jian frowned tightly. Qingyan recruited new soldiers every three years. If Ji’er wanted to enter the barracks through normal process, he must wait until next autumn. But at that time, Song Tianwen’s wounds would already be healed, and he would definitely be eyeing them up. And at that time, Murong Ye would become more and more outstanding. Therefore, Ji’er must enter the barracks as soon as possible and there can’t be any delays.
“Is General Yuan also in charge of the barracks?” A gentle female voice sounded. Mrs. Zhou, supporting by a maid, came in slowly. She looked slightly pale and gave Murong Rou an unnoticed stare.
She was injured and poisoned all because of Murong Rou. So when Murong Rou was stabbed, she almost applauded. And she didn’t want to see Murong Rou originally, but her mother-in-law and husband were both here. Now that she was awake, it was unreasonable not to come and have a look. She was only going to come in and take a look, say a few conventional words and leave, but unexpectedly she heard the conversation between her mother-in-law and her husband.
“Yes.” Murong Jian nodded and said casually, “How do you suddenly remember him?”
Mrs. Zhou smiled gently, “Yesterday in the dragon boat race, Yuan Fangfei, the daughter of General Yuan, had a very ‘brilliant’ performance. The ladies around me talked about her a few words…”
That was appealing to Murong Jian, “What did they say?” The small household affairs that women in the inner house talked about could sometimes become the key to solve problems.
“They said that General Yuan dotes on this daughter very much. She is 19 years old and has not been married yet. General Yuan is very worried and almost worried to ill.” Mrs. Zhou said smilingly, and her eyes shining. Ji’er was her son. As his mother, she naturally hoped that he could become an able man with heavy power.
Murong Jian’s eyes brightened, “As long as we find a husband for Yuan Fangfei, removing the worry for General Yuan and pleasing him. He would definitely take Ji’er to the barracks!”
“That’s right,” Mrs. Zhou smiled. When she heard her husband’s plan, she immediately thought of this.
“However, what kind of family would marry a woman like Yuan Fangfei?” Murong Jian restrained his smile and frowned tightly. Yesterday he stood on the high platform and saw Yuan Fangfei’s appearance. She had a thick body, dark skin, a rough voice and rude behaviors, making her more like a man rather than a woman.
The sons of noble families looked more delicate than her. Who would marry her? Even if she lowered her standard and chose to marry a man from poor families, it was hard to say there was man who was willing.
“Others may be not willing to. But, husband, you can let her marry to the Zhen Guo Hou Manor!” Mrs. Zhou’s eyes flashing with light and she smiled.
Murong Jian’s eyes narrowed slightly, “You mean… Murong Ye!”
“Yes!” Mrs. Zhou nodded and smilingly said, “Ye’er is 14 years old, not young. He can be engaged with a girl. After a few years, when he is seventeen or eighteen, he could have a marriage.”
Children, no matter men or women, must obey their parents’ orders about marriage. Murong Ye’s parents were both dead, he had only a grandmother and two uncles. It was perfectly justifiable and natural for them to conduct his marriage.
“He won’t agree,” Murong Jian said in a low voice, frowning even tighter. Fang Yuanfei was four or five years older than Murong Ye and with such an appearance. Murong Ye would never like her even if he was blind.
“We could think of a way to let him agree,” Mrs. Zhou said smilingly, her eyes flashing.
Murong Jian’s eyes turned, “You mean…”
“Yes!” Mrs. Zhou nodded, her pupil flashed a sly. Ji’er was her own flesh and blood, and Murong Ye was just her nephew without parents. For Ji’er’s future, she didn’t mind letting this nephew be a stepping stone!
Murong Jian’s brow was still wrinkled tightly. He pondered for a moment, then said in a low voice, “If it succeeds, Murong Ye would become the son-in-law of General Yuan. But if it fails, General Yuan would refuse Ji’er, and we would waste our efforts.”
“Well…” Mrs. Zhou bowed her head and thought for a moment, then slowly said, “We can disclose some information in advance to let General Yuan know our purpose. If he agrees, we will proceed with our plan.” The army generals valued the promise most and could never go back on what they promised.
“General Yuan controls the barracks and holds certain military power. If Murong Ye really becomes his son-in-law, he will get help and the situation will be very unfavorable to us!” Murong Jian’s eyes were deep and cold. One should not only look at immediate interests, but also consider the long-term benefits.
“If Ji’er enters the barracks, strives to establish military merits, gains military power and becomes a young general, he will certainly become famous in the capital. When the time comes, there will be numerous families with deep roots and heavy power to ask for relatives.” Mrs. Zhou smilingly said, proudly in eyes: General Yuan’s military power is not small but not big enough, and there are several more powerful families in the capital than his.
Murong Jian repeatedly weighed the pros and cons, then nodded gently, “You’re right, so the thing is set!” Ji’er was clever, after the training, he will definitely become a general in the army. Murong Ye should thank them for letting him to be a stepping stone.”