"Zhang Zi returned to Wancheng and closed the four gates tightly."
"this......"
Zhang Liao frowned and paced back and forth in the tent.
He really couldn't figure out the reason, so he turned to look at Xun Yu: "Commander, do you understand the purpose of Zhang Zi's move? Could it be that he is worried that we will attack Wancheng?"
Xun Yu stood in front of the cowhide map, clasping his hands behind his back, and pondered for a moment: "It is indeed possible. Wenyuan, don't forget that Li Jue left Wancheng this morning but did not come back."
Hiss~~~
Zhang Liao couldn't help but gasped: "Yes, why did I ignore this person? Now even Zhang Zi has returned to Wancheng, but Li Jue and Niu Fu's Xiliang soldiers are nowhere to be seen."
"Is it possible..."
Zhang Liao looked at Xun Yu with great interest and said tentatively: "It is just as the military adviser said, Luoyang launched an attack, Niu Fu and Li Jue were urgently transferred back to Luoyang. Zhang Zisheng was afraid of losing to His Highness, so he chose to retreat to Wancheng
, to protect yourself?”
Xun Yu looked calm and frowned slightly: "This is just a possibility. We have to continue to investigate and wait until the scouts get back the news. Otherwise, if we march blindly, we will be in serious trouble."
"Um."
Zhang Liao nodded: "It should be so."
Xun Yu smiled faintly: "Why, are you anxious, Your Highness?"
"Of course I'm anxious."
"but......"
Zhang Liao came to Xun Yu's side and his eyes also fell on the cowhide map: "Zhang Zi led his troops back to Wancheng. I think your highness is safe at this moment. Since you are like this, you should seek stability."
Xun Yu looked at Zhang Liao with great interest: "Wenyuan, you have the talent of a general."
Zhang Liao hurriedly handed over his hand: "How dare Liao accept the military advisor's false praise?"
Xun Yu smiled lightly and said nothing.
He just turned around and faced the detailed map of Wancheng, thinking about the next step.
Although Xun Yu's judgment on the current situation in Nanyang is just a guess, he is almost 50% sure. If another scout reports on the movements of the Xiliang Xiaoqi, his certainty will be even greater.
"Report~~~"
Just when Xun Yu was deep in thought.
Suddenly, a long announcement sounded outside the tent.
Zhang Liao turned around and looked.
But then, a familiar figure appeared in front of Zhang Liao: "Gongxian? Why is it you?"
Hearing this, Xun Yu turned around quickly with a look of disbelief on his face: "Gongxian, could it be that there is news from His Highness?"
Deng Zhan nodded: "That's right! Your Highness knew that you had sneak attack on Zengguan, and ordered me to come quickly to deliver the order. You must quickly raise your troops and rush to Wancheng. Your Highness is going to attack Wancheng."
"ah?"
Xun Yu was stunned.
Zhang Liao was even more stunned: "Gongxian, did you hear it wrong? Although we have nearly 6,000 soldiers and horses, Zhang Zi also has thousands of elite soldiers. Wancheng is by no means a barrier. If the opponent insists on holding on without fighting,
I’m afraid we won’t be able to shake Wancheng at all.”
"Public display."
Xun Yu knew that King Hongnong was by no means a reckless person.
Since he has made such a decision, there must be a reason for such a decision: "Does Your Highness have a sure way to win?"
Deng Zhan smiled lightly: "Sir, you know your Highness well. Yes, the Deng family has agreed to help. Now Deng Tong's son Deng Zhi has sneaked into Wancheng with an elite army. As long as His Highness gives the order, they can cooperate internally and externally to capture Wancheng.
"
"this......"
Even Xun Yu, who was as talented as Wang Zuo, couldn't help but be startled.
He frowned slightly, his eyes suddenly brightened, full of surprise: "His Highness actually has time to arrange an ambush in Wancheng? Wen Yuan, it seems that His Highness never expected our help."
"It seems to be true."
Zhang Liao paused for a moment and said with deep understanding: "Wancheng has its own ambush. Isn't it the same as inserting a knife in the enemy's heart? Your Highness is indeed extraordinary."
"Yeah~~"
Xun Yu twisted his beard and sighed, expressing his admiration as well.
Although he is known as Wang Zuo's talent, he can't guarantee that he has such careful thinking.
King Hongnong was courageous, strategic, and ambitious. He was also a descendant of the Queen of the Han Dynasty. Now that the real dragon has entered the sea and the unicorn has returned to the mountain, he should show his talents to eliminate violence and bring peace to the people and revitalize the Han Dynasty.
Isn't such a venerable person exactly what I have dreamed of?
If His Highness can really capture Wancheng and gain the support of the Deng family, then even if Dong Zhuo's army presses the border, he may not be unable to fight, not to mention that there are generals like Zhang Liao to assist him.
With both civil and military wings in place, why worry about not being able to soar into the sky?
"Walk!"
Thinking of this, Xun Yu no longer hesitated and said sonorously: "Hurry to Wancheng to help His Highness."
Zhang Liao bowed and held up his hands: "No."
"Here comes someone."
"exist."
"Send an order to the whole army to set out quickly and march straight to Wancheng."
"promise."
*****
Wancheng, North Gate.
Hongbin Building.
Partial house.
Deng Zhi put his hands on the back of his chair and frowned slightly: "Zhang Zi sealed Wancheng, and Li Jue and Niu Fu didn't come back. It's a bit interesting. I think it's our turn this time."
Ever since Zhang Zi and Niu Fu launched an all-out campaign to encircle and suppress King Hongnong, Deng Zhi had been waiting for news. He had even found out the specific location of the granary and the deployment of troops.
I never thought...
There was still no news from King Hongnong, so he could only endure the anger and never broke out.
But this time, Zhang Zi blocked the four gates when he returned to the city. Li Jue left in a hurry, but together with Niu Fu, they failed to come back. Even though Deng Zhi had limited information, he could roughly guess.
This time!
Finally it was King Hongnong's turn to fight back.
"Deng Peng!"
Deng Zhi said hello.
"exist."
A man came outside the house.
"Send the order!"
Deng Zhi said sonorously: "I ordered the lurkers to come here quickly without making any mistakes."
Deng Peng raised his hand and said, "No."
*****
Prefect's Mansion.
Zhang Zi drank wine alone and greeted Niu Fu's eighteen generations of ancestors one by one eight hundred and ten times in front of the air, and finally vented the anger in his heart.
Phew~~~
He took a sip of wine, breathed out his breath again, and finally calmed down.
Thinking about it carefully, although the current situation is not good for him, he has finally returned to Wancheng.
As long as he can resist the enemy with deep trenches and high fortresses, and cannot fight until he is beaten to death, even if King Hongnong is capable, he will not be able to do so.
Although Niu Fu is a fool, Li Ru is naturally smart. Once he learns that King Hongnong is not dead, he will definitely raise troops to fight again. By then, it will be easier to kill King Hongnong than to crush a bug.
The final victory must belong to you.
Compared with this, what's the harm in temporarily giving in?
"Report~~~"
At this moment, a long announcement sounded in the corridor.
Zhang Zi sipped his wine and looked up.
Before the other party could bow and salute, Zhang Zi waved his hand to interrupt and asked softly: "But King Hongnong is approaching the city with his troops?"
The other party looked stunned for a moment and frowned slightly: "Guardian, the leader is not a king, but a wanted criminal by the imperial court. Nearly six thousand soldiers and horses have gathered. Lieutenant Jiang did not dare to act rashly, so he sent a villain here to ask for instructions."
"Tell him!"
Zhang Zi put down the wine baron with a blazing look in his eyes: "No matter what methods the other party uses, they can only hold on and cannot leave the city. If you violate this order, you will be killed without mercy."
The messenger handed over his hand and said: "Please remember this, little man."
Zhang Zi sneered: "King Hongnong, we still don't know who will win. Let's wait and see."