"The Pudu Cult indeed wielded considerable influence, and its grassroots power was enormous. Ordinary people found it very hard to handle; even if they could, they would be left badly weakened. But what if I had a solution?
Tell me about the second great mountain!"
Gui Ba was taken aback. Meng Zhao had said that if there were a way to resolve the Pudu Cult, but having seen all manner of people, Gui Ba could tell that Meng Zhao truly seemed to have some confidence. He simply did not know what method Meng Zhao intended to use.
Nor did he dare probe into Meng Zhao's secrets. If it involved such hidden matters, it was certainly not something a man who had only just joined Meng Zhao's command could know. He could only conceal his thoughts and continue,
"The second great mountain is the foremost power on the surface in Yanzhou: Great General Tan Changming, who holds authority over three hundred thousand elite soldiers—or rather, the Tan Family power he represents."
"Dragon King, you should know that Great General Tan Changming was himself a native of Yanzhou, the son of a county constable from some small county. Later, he studied under an extraordinary man, attaining outstanding martial skill. He joined the army and fought in its campaigns, carving out his current status with a single blade and spear. He is a legendary figure.
"Unlike ordinary generals stationed at the borders, Great General Tan Changming's army of three hundred thousand was personally trained and promoted by him. They might not move as readily as his own arms and fingers, but within Yanzhou's military, he was unquestionably the foremost figure. Even the Beitang Imperial Clan might not possess Great General Tan's standing and influence in Yanzhou's military."
As Gui Ba spoke of Tan