This son-in-law is wicked in a good way!

Zhang Ping'an smiled slightly: "This student, you're late."

Wu Yuan was completely stunned.

He felt that he must have stepped out with his right foot first, which caused him to hallucinate.

Yes, it's an illusion.

It's possible that I'm still dreaming, and it's even a dream within a dream.

It's a dream where you think you're awake, but you're actually still asleep.

"If you don't want to come in, you can stand and listen."

Zhang Ping'an grinned and ignored his unlucky roommate.

He calmly swept his gaze over the remaining students and slowly began to speak.

"Today, I will talk to you about the chapter on strategic attack in the Art of War."

The crowd below scoffed: "A plot to attack? It sounds so bizarre. Just don't say it out loud and make a fool of yourself!"

Zhang Ping'an continued, "The best policy in warfare is to preserve the enemy's entire country intact; to destroy it is next best. The best policy is to preserve the enemy's entire army intact; to destroy it is next best... To subdue the enemy without fighting is the finest of strategies."

As they listened, everyone unconsciously held their breath and focused intently.

That seems to make sense!

Everyone immediately put away their contempt and listened attentively.

"Therefore, the best strategy is to attack the enemy's plans; the next best is to disrupt their alliances; the next best is to attack their army; and the worst is to attack their cities..."

hiss!

Some people gasped in shock.

The best strategy is to subdue the enemy without fighting!

Four words sum it up perfectly!

It turns out that military strategy is not just about sand table simulations or battles between two armies. The essence of true military strategy lies in the word "strategy."

Everyone's eyes lit up, as if they had opened the door to a new world.

At this moment, no one dared to underestimate Zhang Ping'an anymore. They felt that the eloquent young man in front of them was no less capable than the great Confucian scholar Yang Tai.

Those who had just left were also eavesdropping at the windows.

However, these people remained stubborn and refused to admit their mistake. Despite being deeply attracted by what Zhang Ping'an was saying, they still nitpicked.

"Hmph, what about the best strategy of attacking the enemy's plans? It's just empty talk. When you get to the battlefield, it's all about tactics and strategies."

Zhang Ping'an's voice continued: "Therefore, the art of war dictates that if one has ten times the enemy's strength, surround them; if five times, attack them; if twice, divide them..."

What the hell!

This is a battle tactic!

This is the first time someone has explained tactics so clearly!

The group outside fell completely silent, and some couldn't resist sneaking back to their seats.

"Hey, Brother Lin, didn't you just say so confidently that, apart from Master Yang's military strategy class, no one else was qualified to let you attend?"

"Hehe, you must have misheard. How could someone as low-key as me say something that leaves me no way out!"

Before long, the drafty schoolroom was filled with students.

Even some students who didn't originally study military strategy were drawn in by Zhang Ping'an's explanations.

In no time, the surrounding windows were filled with students.

"Therefore it is said: Know the enemy and know yourself, and you will never be defeated..."

Even after finishing a lecture on the chapter on strategic attack from Sun Tzu's Art of War, the students remained engrossed in it.

Some people close their eyes and ponder, trying to grasp the essence of military strategy.

Some people wrote down everything Zhang Ping'an said, intending to study it carefully later.

clap clap clap! !

At the entrance, Wu Yuan suddenly led the applause.

This guy slapped really hard; Zhang Ping'an could see from a distance that Wu Yuan's hands were red from slapping.

Immediately afterwards, the other students also spontaneously started clapping.

Instantly, thunderous applause erupted and lasted for a long time.

Wu Yuan's face flushed with excitement, his heart surging with excitement and awe like crashing waves, wanting to express himself but unable to utter a word.

If he were a modern person, he would have already been clinging to Zhang Ping'an's leg and shouting "Godfather!"

He couldn't help but think that he had actually wanted to teach Zhang Ping'an military strategy that morning.

Wu Yuan wished he could disappear into a crack in the ground.

The company's demise is inevitable.

"Sir, please forgive my rudeness just now!"

A young man in the front row, his face flushed, bowed deeply to Zhang Ping'an.

"Sir, I was wrong!"

Another person apologizes.

"Me too..."

Immediately afterwards, all the students bowed deeply to Zhang Ping'an, performing the kind of formal apprenticeship ceremony.

Zhang Ping'an understood that these people had already accepted him as their teacher.

Zhang Ping'an may not understand the meaning of the apprenticeship ceremony, but one day he will find that no matter what achievements these students make in the future, when they see him again, they will still bow and call him: Teacher!

"Alright, I forgive you." Zhang Ping'an waved his hand, walked over and patted Wu Yuan on the shoulder, gesturing for the latter to leave with his eyes.

He was just teaching one class for Yang Tai, so naturally he didn't need to bother with these people.

At that moment, a boy with fair skin, bright eyes, and delicate features was peering through the window at the very back of the school.

He was captivated from the moment Zhang Ping'an began lecturing, and he lay there eavesdropping.

By the time Zhang Ping'an finished speaking, his gaze towards Zhang Ping'an was almost dripping with longing.

"That's what military strategy is all about!"

The boy let out a sigh.

"Who exactly is this young master? He has such profound knowledge of military strategy! Even if we can't win him over to the Prime Minister's residence, we must at least make his acquaintance with him."

After leaving the thatched cottage and arriving at a secluded place, Wu Yuan finally came to his senses and bowed deeply to Zhang Ping'an.

"Ping An, your lecture has benefited me immensely. I am deeply grateful; please accept my deepest bow!"

Zhang Ping'an stepped forward to help him up, saying, "Don't be so formal!"

Wu Yuan was straightforward, and after hearing Zhang Ping'an's words, he was no longer reserved.

"Ping An, if I may be so bold as to say that your knowledge of military strategy is by no means inferior to that of the great scholar Yang."

Zhang Ping'an shook his head earnestly: "I'm far from good enough."

I added in my mind: I am just a word carrier.

Seeing Zhang Ping'an leave, the boy came to his senses and immediately chased after him.

But suddenly, Lu Wenhao, who was walking towards them, called out, "Two, two, two..."

The boy quickly stepped forward, covered Lu Wenhao's mouth, and pulled him to a secluded spot.

"Shh, don't reveal my identity!"

This is his second sister, Lu Ruoxue, Zhang Ping'an's sister-in-law.

Lu Wenhao asked in surprise in a low voice, "Second Sister, what brings you to the academy?"

Lu Ruoxue rolled her eyes at him: "It's because Dad was worried about you and sent me to check on you."

Lu Wenhao scoffed dismissively, "Would he be that kind? All he cares about is his official position!"

Lu Ruoxue has given up on treating this rebellious teenager.

"Get out of my way first, I'll come back to you later. I'm going to chase after someone first."

Lu Ruoxue pushed her younger brother away, but when she looked around, Zhang Ping'an had already disappeared.

Lu Wenhao, however, inadvertently caught a glimpse of Zhang Ping'an's departing figure.

Hmm? That person looks like Zhang Ping'an.

Strange, am I so angry with him that I'm confused? Everyone looks like him to me!

"It's all your fault!"

Lu Ruoxue took her anger out on her younger brother.

"Second sister, who are you looking for? I know the academy well, I'll help you find them."

"Forget it, I'm not looking anymore."

Lu Ruoxue waved her hand, saying that with her younger brother around, even if they found the person, he would definitely ruin everything.

It would be better to find out the truth privately and then prepare a generous gift to visit them another day.

"Father asked me to ask you how much longer you plan to stay at the academy?" Lu Ruoxue said irritably.

The rebellious teenager, like a little fighting rooster, proudly raised his head.

"I came to the academy to pursue my studies, not to argue with him. Once I've completed my studies, I'll naturally leave."