The collateral branch that Zhang Yi mentioned was actually the eldest grandson of the third branch of the Zhang family.
His name is Zhang Hongguang.
In his early thirties, he served as a captain in the Southern Camp.
It should be noted that although the major camps in Yandu are called "camps", they are actually organized into divisions.
Moreover, being under the direct jurisdiction of Zhili, one could typically stay in the camp for a few years, and after leaving, be transferred to a local post, where becoming a general was not a problem.
His future is truly limitless!
As a scion of a prominent family with such a bright future, Zhang Hongguang was naturally arrogant and looked down on ordinary people.
At this moment, a train of raptors was heading towards Hulao Pass.
On the vehicle, the person in charge of escorting them was Ma Dai, Yang Rencheng's adjutant.
Sitting in the back seat, Zhang Hongguang showed no signs of nervousness; on the contrary, he was in high spirits throughout the journey.
He saw this negotiation as an opportunity.
The fact that the head of the family sent him to negotiate shows that he values him!
If I handle this matter well, I might be entrusted with an important task when I return.
I get so excited just thinking about it!
Ma Dai glanced at him and asked curiously, "Brother Zhang, you're going to be facing the commander of the Futu Army, the young marshal of Fengfu. This time, they've come to interrogate you. Aren't you nervous at all?"
"What's there to be nervous about?" Zhang Hongguang said dismissively, curling his lip. "He's just a kid in his early twenties. When I was in the army, he was still a nobody! Why should I be afraid of him?"
Ma Dai shook his head. "Brother Zhang, don't be careless. This young marshal Lin is no ordinary man. He has only been in charge of the Buddhist Army for a few months, yet he has repeatedly inflicted heavy losses on the Japanese. He should not be underestimated!"
Zhang Hongguang still curled his lip, "Brother Ma, don't flatter him, he's just a spoiled brat! If it weren't for Lin Yuanlong, he'd be nothing but a bastard!"
Zhang Hongguang held this young marshal of Fengfu in utter contempt.
In his view, these several heavy blows to the Japanese were all thanks to the Buddhist army, and had nothing to do with this kid.
After all, the Floating Pagoda Army was already incredibly powerful, known as the strongest in the Nine Provinces.
Even if you put a pig in that position, it would still produce results.
That little bastard from the Lin family is just relying on having a good father!
Ma Dai shook his head. These scions of noble families in the military camp were all cut from the same cloth. Arrogant and conceited, they looked down on everyone. He didn't want to say anything more at this moment.
Before long, the Raptor vehicle arrived at Hulao Pass.
After leaving the city, the group headed straight for the Buddhist army camp.
Since prior notice had been given, Lin Yu knew that the Zhang family was going to send someone over, so he didn't stop them.
In no time, Ma Dai and Zhang Hongguang arrived at the military tent.
Lin Yu sat motionless in the chair, quietly watching the two of them.
Ma Dai stepped forward first and introduced himself, "Young Marshal Lin, I am Ma Dai, adjutant under Marshal Yang. This captain next to me is named Zhang Hongguang, the eldest grandson of the third branch of the Zhang family! We are here today to talk to Young Marshal Lin about the misunderstanding between you and the Zhang family!"
"Misunderstanding?" Lin Yu raised an eyebrow and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
At this moment, Zhang Hongguang didn't even glance at him. Instead, he put his hands behind his back and began to look at the topographical map. He didn't seem to be in a negotiating mood at all; he seemed more like someone who was there to inspect the work.
Left out in the middle, Ma Dai looked somewhat awkward. He quickly stepped forward and called out, "Captain Zhang?"
Zhang Hongguang then slowly turned around, glanced at Lin Yu, and said, "You're Lin Yu? I heard that my young master sent someone to assassinate you?"
"Hehe! My young master has always loved to play since he was a child, so please bear with him. I'm here today to apologize to you on his behalf. Let's just let this matter go!"
Zhang Hongguang replied dismissively.
Feng Jiu, who was standing to the side, frowned.
Is the Zhang family really here to apologize?
Is this an apology?
They're clearly here to disgust their young marshal!
He was about to reprimand him when Lin Yu waved his hand.
Then cross your hands and place them on the table.
"If it's an apology, why didn't Zhang Hongxing come in person?"
Lin Yu stared intently at Zhang Hongguang with deep eyes.
For a moment, Zhang Hongguang felt as if he were being watched by a tiger, and his heart pounded with fear.
How can a bastard have such a powerful aura?
Could it be that he misjudged him?
However, he still gritted his teeth and said, "My young master has such a status, why would he come to a place like this? The Zhang family sending me here is already giving you a way out, what more do you want?"
Lin Yu shook his head. "I don't want anything. Although I am not as noble as a young master of a powerful family, I am still a general in charge of a region. According to military law, assassinating a general is a capital offense, punishable by death! You think you can get away with this with just a few words? That's too frivolous!"
"Execute him?" Zhang Hongguang was so angry he laughed, scoffing, "Hey Lin, are you kidding me? What's my young master's status, and what's yours? To put it bluntly, even if he really killed you, let alone assassinate you, what could Lin Yuanlong do to the Zhang family?"
Zhang Hongguang looked disdainful and said arrogantly, "In today's world, aristocratic families are in power! Below them, all are ants! Under the Great Xia, no one can make my aristocratic family bow down. My symbolic apology to you today is already a great favor. You ungrateful wretch, why don't you take this opportunity to back down? What are you waiting for?"
As soon as these words came out...
The expressions on everyone's faces changed.
Even Ma Dai didn't expect that Zhang Hongguang could be so arrogant!
Although he agreed with some of Ma Dai's views, there are some things that can be thought about but cannot be said directly!
The Zhang family sent you here to negotiate, but aren't you just escalating the conflict?
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