A Taste of Incognito Visits

Lan Yuan was overwhelmed by the favor and hurriedly waved his hands. "I am merely a personal guard; how could I shoulder such a heavy responsibility? Father must surely have other arrangements."

"Boping has been holding down the rear this time. Whether it was dealing with spies in the city or leading troops to infiltrate Luling, his performance was commendable. The opportunity to recover Rinan Commandery is excellent; how can we let it slip by so easily?" Gao Shun reminded him.

"It was all thanks to the strategies Father left behind before his departure, along with the assistance of Chairman Song and Old Uncle Lu. Otherwise, I would surely have been in a state of chaos." Although Lan Yuan lowered his head in humility, he was secretly observing Lan Tian's expression.

"Enough, there is no need for you two to sing in harmony. General Sha, do not be anxious either; I have my own plans for Rinan Commandery." Lan Tian waved his hand to signal them to stop.

"Understood." Gao Shun, Shamoke, and Lan Yuan replied in unison.

"Boping, the Trap-Breaking Army needs to replenish half its strength. Where do you intend to recruit?" Lan Tian continued to ask.

Gao Shun replied, "Sir, your prestige in Guiyang and Lingling is exceptionally high. It has been easy to recruit soldiers during these years of rest and recuperation, especially in Linwu and Quanling, where you once governed. I intend to focus my efforts there."

"Boyang, you should go along with him." Lan Tian beckoned to Lan Yuan.

Both Lan Yuan and Gao Shun looked at Lan Tian in confusion, unsure of the intention behind this move.

"I have always been clear with rewards and punishments. Are you not envious of Zhongling's position as Sima? I will have Boping arrange a Sima position