After Taiyi Zhenren was safely settled by Hai Feng, he returned to the palace.

  Unexpectedly gained the loyalty of this so-called number one master in the world, Xu Haifeng was overjoyed.

  With him around, even if Auben Master recovers from his injuries and makes a comeback, it's hard to get rid of him.

  Only then can Wulong City be considered as safe as a fortress, I'm afraid even the palace of Emperor Xian of Han couldn't compare to this place in terms of security.

  Xu Haifeng mobilized many experts in the city to ambush Auben, and even several civilian houses were requisitioned. After the ambush failed, he ordered a curfew throughout the city and conducted a thorough search.

  Of course, they all knew that if they could really catch Oben Sensei, that would be something else.

  So this order is nominally for arresting assassins, but in reality it's just an excuse, with ulterior motives.

  The next morning, Xu Haifeng was discussing the future development steps with Jiang Kungming. The general direction had already been determined, and they were just waiting for Jiang Kungming to complete his survey work before they could start immediately.

  At this time, Tong Yi Feng came to visit.

  He invited him into the study, and since Xu Haifeng had a mind to recruit him, his attitude towards him was also different. After offering him a seat and tea, Xu Haifeng asked: "General Tong, what brings you here?"

  Tong Yi's face showed a hesitant expression, and he licked his lips before saying with difficulty: "The envoy of the Roman Empire has been waiting in the city for over half a month. Will the general see him?"

  Xu Haifeng unexpectedly glanced at him, Tong Yifeng was a cautious and prudent person. What did this messenger of the Imperial Court have to do with him, that he would come to urge him three or four times? It could be seen that there must be a reason for it.

  Jiang Kongming suddenly became speechless and lost his smile, saying: "General Tong is indeed full of energy, yesterday he had a wild night with that Caesar female slave, and now he's still so spirited, it makes me admire him."

  Xu Haifeng also revealed a smiling face, it turned out that the Romans had used the beauty trick. Only to wonder if he could handle the nightly revelry with his old bones.

  Tong Yi was shocked and pale, unexpectedly Jiang Gongming also knew about this matter. He hastily said: "This official was momentarily confused, accepting their gifts was not right, after returning, the original items will be returned immediately."

  Jiang Kongming furrowed his brow, but didn't respond. Xu Haifeng knew that in the heart of this great military strategist, all people were equal. Therefore, he was extremely disgusted by Tóng Yīfēng's words comparing people to goods.

  He smiled slightly and said, "General Tong, don't worry about it. The military advisor was just joking with you."

  Regarding Tong Yifeng's private bribery case, Xu Haifeng wasn't particularly concerned. Jiang Kongming had also said that when the water is clear there are no fish, wanting all officials to work for the people with one heart and not be corrupt or break the law is simply an unrealistic and absurdly wonderful wish. So as long as they didn't go too far and provoke public outrage, Xu Haifeng would turn a blind eye, pretending he hadn't seen anything.

  Jiang Kongming took a glance at Xu Haifeng, only to see him giving himself a thumbs up. He heard Xu's voice in his ear through the "Transmission into the Ear" divine skill: "Military Advisor sir, you're really something, this mind-reading technique of yours is already pure and refined."

  With a hearty laugh, Jiang Gongming raised his head and said with a smile: "General Tong, my master has always been generous and righteous, and treats his subordinates even more... ah, never stingy. If General Tong wholeheartedly follows him, in the future, even if he is enfeoffed as a marquis, it's not necessarily impossible."

  His intention was to boast about Xu Haifeng, but thinking twice, as the leader of the Black Flag Army, he had not only never taken care of any soldier in more than a year, but also embezzled all military salaries for personal gain. Such behavior has nothing to do with loving soldiers like sons.

  His face was as thick as a city wall, but at this time he also felt a little embarrassed, and could only simply gloss over it.

  Tong's face changed color, and he couldn't believe that he had brazenly spoken such treasonous words out loud. For a moment, his heart was racing like a drum, and his mouth moved twice, but he couldn't think of anything to say in response.

  His heart was like a bright mirror, shining brightly. Since Jiang Kongming had said it so clearly, he must have intended to pull himself into the partnership. If he refused, he feared that disaster would strike immediately.

  He weighed the pros and cons, still hesitant, although the Black Flag Army was famous throughout the land, but wanting to rely on one army's strength to confront the central imperial court, it's likely that there would be more disasters than blessings. If he boarded the pirate ship, it would be easy to get on, but trying to get off would be as difficult as ascending to heaven.

  At that time, I'm afraid it will still be hard to escape this knife on one's neck.

  He subconsciously raised his eyes and saw two people above him smiling at himself.

  Tong Yifeng shuddered at the cold smile on their faces, although they were all smiles, but there was no hint of a smile in their eyes. Tong Yifeng suddenly understood that now he was the fish and they were the knife, with no room for bargaining.

  He stepped forward two steps, and with a loud crash, he bowed his head to Xǔ Hǎi Fēng, saying: "Your subordinate pays respects to the master."

  Xu Haifeng laughed loudly and personally helped him up, saying: "General Tong is too polite, from now on we are all our own people, there is no need to perform this grand ceremony again."

  Tong Yi nodded hastily in agreement.

  Jiang Kung-ming also stood up, walked around the table and came to his front, saying: "It is said that General's family lives in the Western Camp, students have sent troops to escort them over, and later they can enjoy family happiness with the general."

  Tong Yifeng's face turned pale in an instant, this person not only had profound knowledge but also acted with a ruthless and cunning heart, that sentence clearly showed that he was using his own family to threaten himself.

  He forced a smile and said: "This little family matter of mine, actually still needs to trouble the military advisor to worry about it, really can't bear the responsibility."

  Jiang Gongming burst out laughing and said: "Since the general has said that General Tong is now one of our own, I have a matter that I would like to trouble the general with, may I?"

  Tong Yifeng knew that there was nothing good or bad about it, but at this moment, even if he had 10,000 unwilling thoughts in his heart, he didn't dare to express them: "General, just give the order, I will definitely do my best to serve the master and General."

  Jiang Kungming handed over a piece of paper with a smile, Tong Yifeng took it and opened it to take a look, suddenly inhaling a breath of cold air, his eyes widened in shock as he looked at Jiang Kungming.

  This piece of paper contains some names, which might seem inexplicable to others, but Tong Yifeng is crystal clear that these people are the eyes and ears placed in the city by the two giants, Cheng's family and Tianying Army.

  "These people are all spies of Cao Cao hiding in Wudang City, please let General Tong dispatch troops to capture them all at once." Jiang Gongming put away his smile and said seriously.

  Tong Yifeng knew that once they were captured, it would mean a complete break with these two major forces.

  Xu Haifeng may not care, but this executor has no choice. From now on, he can only devote himself wholeheartedly to Xu Haifeng and there is no other way out.

  Things have come to this, he had no choice but to say in a hoarse voice: "This official obeys the order."

  Jiang Kongming grasped his hand and said solemnly, "The students have already issued a curfew order, and Wu Long City is forbidden to enter or exit. General, you must be careful on your way, don't let any fish slip through the net. Remember, it's better to kill by mistake than to let one escape."

  Tong Yifeng's body trembled slightly, and he gritted his teeth: "This subordinate understands, and will definitely not disappoint Military Advisor."

  "Alright, General can go now. I'll wait here with Military Advisor for the good news." Xu Haifeng smiled happily and said casually: "When the General goes out, please bring that Caesar's messenger along."

  Tong Yi Feng made a bow and bid farewell, and as he walked out of the room, he only then realized that his back was already drenched with cold sweat, sticking to him uncomfortably.

  For this unassuming military strategist, Tong Yifeng had admired his knowledge yesterday, but today he is both respectful and fearful. From the moment he openly recruited himself, he had already arranged everything in a ring-shaped manner, not afraid that he would not follow.

  Such cunning and cleverness makes one shiver with fear at the mere thought of it.

  What made him even more terrified was that this Jiang Gongming's eyes and ears seemed to be everywhere, and in just over a day after arriving at Wulong City, he had already grasped the affairs of the city like the back of his hand. Even the deployment of the two major forces within the city, which he had painstakingly deduced, was written out by him without any difference.

  It's simply impossible, the only explanation is that when Xu Haifeng left back then, he had hidden a large number of spies in the city, so he could be familiar with everything in the city.

  Just thinking that his every move was under Hai Feng's surveillance at all times, Tong Yi Feng felt his hairs stand on end and cold sweat dripping down.

  He subconsciously looked around, as if there were eyes and ears of Xu Haifeng staring at him with a fierce gaze.

  Watching Tong Yi leave with a nervous and fearful expression, Xu Haifeng and Jiang Kongming exchanged a smile.

  Just now, the two of them worked together seamlessly, manipulating Tong Yifeng at their fingertips. From then on, Tong Yifeng indeed never harbored any thoughts of rebellion again.

  It was actually Jiang Kongming's unique mind-reading technique that allowed him to uncover Tong Yifeng's suspicious behavior, rather than Xu Haifeng's informants in the city. This technique was more effective than any secret agent.

  "General Tong's life is in your hands this time, Military Advisor. It's not unjust." Xǔ Hǎi Fēng said with a smile.

  Jiang Kongming sat back in his own seat, stretching out his somewhat tired limbs and said: "Yesterday I checked the accounts in the city, and they were surprisingly clear and easy to understand. With ancient arithmetic methods, it's amazing that Tong Yifeng is indeed a top-notch talent in logistics and governance."

  Xu Haifeng flipped through the account book on the table with a careless expression: "The Caesar's people are about to arrive, what price does Military Advisor plan to set for Adis?"

  Jiang Kongming's face revealed a playful smile: "Of course, they're going to charge an arm and a leg."