For those who employ military strategies, unclear information is a path to self-destruction.

Su Zhensheng, having led troops for many years as a general, understands this crucially.

The fact that the northern border has seen no warfare for nearly seven years has made those in the army complacent.

But today, Su Zhensheng must severely reprimand Su Hongrong.

Ever since the old patriarch of the Su Family relinquished military power, the family's strength has greatly diminished.

In such a situation, his son is still so lackadaisical.

Isn't the future of the Su Family bound to fall into a bottomless abyss?

"Tell me, last year when you were gathering information about Shen Han, what exactly happened, why was the information you got full of errors?"

Being scolded, Su Hongrong's expression was very unpleasant.

He pursed his lips and weakly replied, "We have always had a good relationship with the Shen Family... all this information was conveyed to me through letters from the Shen Family..."

"The Shen Family? Haha, did you just believe the words of the Shen Family like that?"

Su Zhensheng chuckled, having long lost the trust he once had in the Shen Family.

Su Zhensheng's tone surprised Su Hongrong, and he meekly replied,

"Our Su Family and the Shen Family have always been on good terms..."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhensheng seemed even angrier.

"Are you surnamed Su or Shen?

The people of the Shen Family say something, and you, the one who handles the Su Family's intelligence, believe it?"

Su Zhensheng questioned sharply, and Su Hongrong could only endure it, not daring to refute further.

"If it weren't for your erroneous reports, we wouldn't be so passive; now we have to exert effort to win over Shen Han."

Hearing this, Su Hongrong couldn't help but interject.

"Father, even if Hongrong's reports were incorrect, even if our Su Family knew Shen Han has some potential talents.

Are you really willing to let Jinyu marry him?

He may have some strategy and potential, but does he really deserve Jinyu?

Not to mention, even if you are willing, do you think Jinyu is willing?"

Su Hongrong felt somewhat dissatisfied, thinking that his erroneous reports had no influence; the outcome would have been the same.

"Indeed, having met today, that young Shen Han is indeed far more promising than imagined.

But Father, when you reflect, how does he compare to Shen Ye?

Shen Ye has now already reached the Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm, a level many cannot achieve even by the age of forty, yet he entered it in his twenties.

Would you abandon Shen Ye as a son-in-law for Shen Han?"

His words hit the nail on the head each time.

Su Zhensheng also furrowed his brows.

The calm temperament and demeanor of Shen Han, Su Zhensheng was actually satisfied with.

If Su Jinyu is willing to choose Shen Han, he could recognize him as a son-in-law.

But Su Jinyu already shares some affection with Shen Ye.

Compared to Shen Ye, he appears not quite a match...

Su Zhensheng indeed harbors resentment towards the Shen Family but cannot deny Shen Ye's excellence.

"I didn't say I would not cancel this engagement; to be worthy of Jinyu, Shen Han indeed has a long way to go.

But the Su Family could at least plan in advance, cancel the engagement in a more moderate way, and win him over."

Su Hongrong's face looked displeased, feeling deeply dissatisfied within.

Plan, plan for what exactly?

"Father, he is merely an outstanding young man; is it worth planning for him?

The Great Wei has many talented young men, if the Su Family is willing to look around, such promising youths are not hard to find.

Moreover, with his status, trying to win him over would create conflicts with the Shen Family."

Hearing this, Su Zhensheng smiled, pulled out a chair, and sat down.

Then he took out a letter and handed it to Su Hongrong.

"Take a look at this, the information gathered these days.

After reading it, you can discuss whether it is appropriate for me to win him over or not."

The letter clearly recorded matters regarding the Northeast Garrison and the Forbidden Army switching to Middle Grade Pills.

Those Pills were crafted by the Yun Family, who particularly favors Shen Han.

And the Shen Family, in order to purchase these low-cost Middle Grade Pills, once secretly sought out the Yun Family...

Although Su Hongrong was only twenty-nine, he, having mingled for years in the military camps, was well aware of what this means.

Among the Northern Garrison, soldiers have already been exchanging communications.

The news of other Great Wei armies switching to Middle Grade Pills was spreading fast.

By chance, the northern border was stable for years, so the impact was not as significant.

However, there was definitely some resentment among the soldiers in the army.

If the Su Family could resolve this matter, the military prestige might be restored to what it was before the old patriarch of the Su Family handed over military power.

"Having seen all this, you understand why I insist on winning over Shen Han?"

Hearing Su Zhensheng's question, the discontent on Su Hongrong's face had vanished.

"Hongrong understands...

With Shen Han having such connections, we indeed should win him over.

If this capability of the Yun Family remains controlled by them for a long time, forming good relations with the Yun Family through Shen Han becomes even more important."

At this moment, Su Hongrong was neither sulking nor dissatisfied anymore.

"It's just that how should we win him over? With this background, maybe he no longer has eyes for sister Nuoli..."

Su Zhensheng nodded: "I've heard some rumors that this child Shen Han still holds Jinyu in his thoughts.

He even diligently cultivates to surpass Shen Ye, making himself worthy of Jinyu.

But whether these rumors are true remains uncertain."

"There's no smoke without fire; Jinyu's talents, potential, and external grace are outstanding among the women of Great Wei.

For a young man like Shen Han full of aspirations, it's normal to admire Jinyu.

Moreover, he was once rejected by Jinyu, which might make him more possessive.

Now being unable to forget, makes sense."

Hearing this, Su Zhensheng nodded, as indeed he also thought so.

He had confidence in his daughter too.

"But we can't have Jinyu win him over.

After all, Jinyu's heart is only with Shen Ye.

Even if we called her, she might be unwilling…"

Somehow, hearing the name of the Shen Family and Shen Ye, Su Zhensheng felt an inexplicable annoyance.

"Shen Ye, Shen Ye, is she the daughter of the Su Family or the Shen Family?

She hasn't even married yet, and her heart is only on Shen Ye.

I fear she'd be sold by him without knowing."

Su Hongrong couldn't help but glance at his father.

Why does his father's attitude towards the Shen Family seem completely different today...

Speaking of Shen Ye, he was always the golden son-in-law, a fine son-in-law...

He seems to have totally lost the trust he once had in the entire Shen Family.

...

Scholar's Courtyard.

Looking at the time being late, Shen Han deliberately kept his movements quiet to avoid disturbing the rest of the three: Chai Haifu and the others.

But upon entering the courtyard, he found that they weren't resting.

Seeing Shen Han return, the three wore slightly embarrassed expressions.

"Brother Shen..."

In response, Shen Han greeted his three classmates.

But looking at their demeanor, they seemed hesitant, as if troubled by something.

"Brother Chai, Brother Wu, Brother Tang, you are..."

The three were not good at hiding things, just from their expressions, it seemed apparent they were holding something inside.

As Shen Han approached them, Chai Haifu pondered for a long while before he finally spoke.

"Brother Shen, haven't you heard some news about yourself recently..."

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