Not only that, Ban Lingruo will also bring back new information from time to time. Sima Hongyan and everyone were busy until midnight, everyone didn't eat dinner, and they didn't see much less information on the table.

Fortunately, after dark, the intelligence decreases, otherwise it will take three days and three nights to read all this information, large and small.

Sima Hongyan ordered people to move all the food into the military tent, which was nothing more than some steamed buns and pickles. Whoever is hungry will eat, no matter how hard it is, he can't go hungry.

Later, Ban Lingruo and Zhong Liying came back with another team to sort it out together, which made everyone a little relieved. Zhong Liying looked at the information that was about to pile up like a small mountain, and couldn't help but ask Sima Hongyan, "Eldest sister." If we collect so much information every day, we won't be able to finish it even if we don't sleep? ”

Sima Hongyan said with a smile: "Actually, only the first few days are the most, and the later you go, the less you will be." If you think about it, there are only dozens of people in an embassy, and there are only a dozen people who are really critical. If you get a feel for what is going on with them, you'll be fine. ”

Glancing at the dense intelligence summary that had been recorded, Zhong Liying asked again: "Eldest sister, your news is too trivial. You see! Even this man is good at drinking, and he must drink it every time he eats, and this must be written down. What's the use of that? ”

Sima Hongyan said: "It may seem useless now, but maybe it will be of great use in the future!" After waiting for a while, she continued: "Originally, this was the most suitable for Jin Yan to get, but unfortunately she is not here now, and I don't know how she helped Xiao Hongying solve it?" ”

Zhong Liying thought for a while and said, "Counting over time, they should have arrived at Tianling Mountain by now, if it goes well, they should be back in four or five days." ”

Sima Hongyan nodded, and began to continue combing through these messy clues.

For three days, as Sima Hongyan said, the information collected every day gradually decreased. And the situation of the envoys of the four countries is becoming clearer and clearer. Sima Hongyan paid close attention to the situation of those opponents who were preparing to participate in the competition, and compiled the details he had into a book, and sent them to the palace for Emperor Yanzhen to review.

During this period, Qinghan came to the military camp several times and sent over some of the information about the envoys of the West Vietnam that Wu Zhao and a few people had infiltrated into the underground gambling house. Wu Zhao Jianghu has rich experience, and in just a few days, he also had some friendship with one of the envoys from West Vietnam, and learned a lot of information.

Emperor Yanzhen selected a few of the books of these dozens of people and looked at them. It is a detailed record of their daily actions, including where they have been and what they have done. And according to their behavior, Sima Hongyan conducted a personality analysis of each person. It also lists the habits of these people, and even some small movement habits are also recorded.

After a cursory look at a few volumes, Emperor Yanzhen looked at the dozens of volumes piled up on the bookcase and asked, "So much has you learned in the past few days?" ”

Sima Hongyan said: "Exactly! And now there is some news coming back every day. However, in the eyes of some courtiers, they should not be as honest as they seem, it is estimated that they have just arrived in Yanling in the past few days and are not familiar with it. But in a few days, I think they might have something special. ”

Emperor Yanzhen was slightly curious and asked, "Special moves?" How do you say that? ”

Sima Hongyan picked out a volume from the book, handed it to Emperor Yanzhen, and said: "For example, this person, his status in Dongning is the master of a prince, and he has always been known for his erudition and resourcefulness in Dongning. Based on his actions in Yanling in the past few days, the courtiers judged that he was familiar with the terrain around the post house and the rotation of the posts we sent to guard the forbidden army. ”

Emperor Yanzhen's expression froze, and he said with great interest: "Oh? You go on! ”

Sima Hongyan continued: "His purpose in doing this is obviously to find a gap in the defenders. If he wants to avoid the eyes and ears of my forbidden army, the courtiers guess that he may want to do something in private, or meet someone. But in my Yanling, the courtiers didn't think he dared to do anything excessive, so the courtiers were more inclined to the latter. ”

Emperor Yanzhen sneered and said, "Sure enough, it's the same as my guess. ”

Sima Hongyan was stunned for a moment, and said strangely: "Do you know what the emperor is going to do?" ”

Emperor Yanzhen put down the book in his hand, stepped off the dragon chair, and walked back and forth in the study for a few steps.

Seeing that the emperor didn't speak, he seemed to be thinking about something. Sima Hongyan stopped making a sound, and stood quietly aside.

After a while, Emperor Yanzhen said, "The person you said is named Shen Caijie, and he is the first army division of King Hong of Dongning. This man is not only knowledgeable, but also resourceful, and King Hong has always obeyed him. I had long heard that this person had a close relationship with some people in my Yanling Dynasty, but I didn't expect Dongning to send him this time. ”

Listening to Emperor Yanzhen's meaning, as if he knew this Shen Caijie very well, Sima Hongyan couldn't help but ask: "Your Majesty!" Since you knew about him before, didn't the emperor find out what his intentions were when he made friends with the people in the court? ”

Emperor Yanzhen smiled and said, "I haven't found out his purpose yet, but he must be fighting Yanling's idea." I've been on guard against this, so you don't have to worry about it. However, this person is not simple, Dongning can be strong today, I am afraid that more than half of it is due to this person. ”

I didn't expect this Shen Caijie to be so good, Sima Hongyan asked: "Since this person is so powerful, why is he still a prince's military advisor?" With such ability, I'm afraid it won't be a problem to be the prime minister in Dongning? ”

Emperor Yanzhen said: "Don't underestimate this King Hong, if you want to say that the most wars with Yanling, the person who makes Yanling the most jealous in Dongning is none other than King Hong." Your father, Sima Yongcheng, was famous all over the world and shocked the four countries. But the only defeat he has ever suffered is at the hands of this King Hong. ”

Sima Hongyan was taken aback, but he didn't expect his father to be defeated at the hands of King Hong. She hurriedly asked: "The courtiers have never heard of this, and I implore the emperor to talk to the courtiers." ”

Seeing Sima Hongyan's face, Emperor Yanzhen smiled and said: "You don't have to be so serious, victory and defeat are a common thing in soldiers, not to mention that the battlefield is changing rapidly, and no one can be a victorious general." That time Sima Yongcheng lost to King Hong, it was still Sima Yongcheng when he was young, when your father was young and vigorous, and it was inevitable that he would be careless. However, it is said that it was precisely because of this defeat that Sima Yongcheng began to work hard, and finally became the general of Yanling. ”

Sima Hongyan's face improved, and he sighed: "So that's the case!" ”

Emperor Yanzhen said: "This incident was also told to me by my father back then. After the defeat, Sima Yongcheng studied hard and practiced hard, coupled with his talent and intelligence, and was praised by my father as a rare military genius and reused, which gave Sima Yongcheng the reputation he has today! ”

Sima Hongyan fantasized about his father's courage back then, yearning for it infinitely, and said with emotion: "It's a pity that my father died early, otherwise where would Shiguo have such ambitions now!" ”

Emperor Yanzhen pointed to the stacked books on the dragon book case and said, "Tiger father has no dog girl, you have today's merits, and you are not inferior to your father back then!" ”

Sima Hongyan said: "The emperor praised it falsely. The courtiers will do their best not to let any conspiracy of the four countries succeed. ”

Emperor Yanzhen nodded with satisfaction and waved his hand.

Coming out of the palace, Sima Hongyan was in a stirring mood. Whenever I think of my father's bravery, I can't help but sigh. With the power of one person, you can deter the world, and no one in the four countries dares to offend, what kind of heroic heroism is that!

Unexpectedly, such a pillar of the country was conspired to die by a traitor, which can really be said to be the misfortune of the country and the misfortune of the world.

Sima Hongyan secretly made an oath in his heart, vowing to find out his father's murderer and avenge his father. And she wants to uphold her father's past glory and do her best for the peace of Yanling.

Thinking all the way, I unconsciously returned to the Hongyan military camp. As soon as he entered the camp, he saw Ban Lingruo greet him, and said to Sima Hongyan with a happy face: "Sister, there is a big happy event today, guess what?" ”

Sima Hongyan looked at Ban Lingruo, whose eyes were shining, and his heart moved, and asked, "Is it Jin Yan and Xiao Hongying who are back?" They're here so soon? ”