"That's why." Xiang Yan turned his gaze to Wang Zheng with a confused look in his eyes: "The general's revolt is due to luck. It can be said that it is just the right time!"
When discussing Qingzhou with his lord before, he and another counselor lamented the good luck of Wang Zheng.
When the uprising broke out, Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou could be said to have been planned for a long time.
But when besieging Linzi, as soon as the city was broken, Lu Bu attacked Yanzhou, completely delaying all Cao Cao's actions...
Then it can only be said to be destiny!
As soon as Xiang Yan said these words, Wang Zheng was immediately convinced.
He had previously asked the Yan family and other noble families to report back to nearby states and counties the movements of the princes.
It's just that these people are not the top nobles in the world after all, and their strength is limited. As soon as they leave Qingzhou, they don't know anything about it. All the information given to Yu Jin is insignificant.
This also made Mr. Wang Zheng a little worried about whether his memory was biased.
Even now he is ready and can evacuate at any time.
Of course, he was actually too cautious, or...
The fear of Cao Cao always lingers deep in his heart.
Wang Zheng himself knew that with his current military strength, even if he faced Cao Cao head-on, his chances of winning might not be lost.
Even if you lose, it won't be such a disastrous defeat that you can't stand up.
There is no need to worry about these little calculations in my mind now.
There is no need to worry about the authenticity of the news that Lu Bu entered Yanzhou. Even if the identity of this person is unknown, it is impossible for him to lie to himself.
Because of such a major event that shocked the world, other channels should also receive it in the near future.
Puyang.
Ha, Cao Cao is about to face his first disastrous defeat.
With this thought in his mind, Wang Zheng pretended to breathe a sigh of relief and muttered: "This is very good."
Seeing his relaxed expression, Xiang Yan quickly struck while the iron was hot:
"This is indeed the case, so General, you can take advantage of this opportunity to attack the city and completely control Qingzhou with Linzi as the starting point!"
"That's what I had in mind, but..." Wang Zheng hummed, looking at the other party, his expression became uncertain, as if he was struggling.
Then he formally cried: "It's just that there are too many refugees under my command."
"To be honest with Mr. Xiang, Qingzhou's current... people's livelihood is in decline, with thousands of miles of barren fields. This is my hometown, and I naturally intend to stay in Qingzhou."
"But I have no choice but to have so many mouths to eat!"
Xiang Yan looked a little helpless after sighing and expressing his bitterness, knowing that the other party was opening his mouth to ask for something.
He has a high status in his own family, and he does have certain rights to allocate supplies.
Coming to Qingzhou is indeed on the order of his lord to understand the current situation in Qingzhou.
But Xiang Yan came to see Wang Zheng in person on an impromptu basis.
Because a few days ago, when he went to Yan Mansion as a guest, he learned from Yan Fu that Wang Zheng seemed to have plans to find another place.
These subtle traces cannot be hidden from this local snake in Linzi.
Yan Fu was a little disappointed with what he had figured out.
After all, he had just spent some money and sent a pair of sisters' flowers to Wang Zheng.
Are you... going to run away after eating all your food?
Xiang Yan and his lord are also unwilling to let Wang Zheng leave. They also hope that Wang Zheng will continue to add fuel to Cao Cao's backyard in Qingzhou.
In private, Xiang Yan was well aware of the lord's resentment towards Cao Cao, Yuan Shao's younger brother.
Yu Gong and Cao Cao's strength in attacking Xuzhou also made them very wary, hoping to weaken the opponent more.
After thinking for a long time, Xiang Yan made up his mind and looked at Wang Zheng with a stern look:
"If the general is willing to promise to stay in Qingzhou and continue to be an enemy of Cao Cao."
"Every year I would like to donate 50,000 shi of rice, 500 pieces of armor, and 100 good horses as military supplies. How about that?"
At this time, Wu Sheng happened to walk in with his maid. When he heard this, his eyes widened.
Wang Zheng's expression remained unchanged, but his heart actually screamed "Fuck you."
What a big deal, this is a rich man!
He stood up and walked around the hall as if in deep thought.
In the clicking sound, time passed by minute by minute.
a long time.
Wang Zheng turned to stare at Xiang Yan and said in a deep voice: "Okay!"
"A word from a gentleman!" Xiang Yan stepped forward and stretched out his palm.
"It's hard to chase a horse!" Wang Zheng made the same move.
There was a clear snap, and the two high-fives made a covenant.
Xiang Yan took out a unique copper coin from his pocket and said, "This is a token of contact between our two families in the future. If the general sees someone coming to the door with this token, he is one of my men."
"Within ten days, I will first deliver 20,000 shi of rice, 200 pieces of armor, and 50 good horses!"
"The rest will be offered at the end of this year."
After saying that, he said goodbye, turned around and left.
Looking at the figure approaching the door, Wang Zheng had an idea and suddenly shouted:
"If Mr. Xiang goes back, please give my regards to Mr. Highway."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xiang Yan's footsteps suddenly stopped.
You guessed it right.
Wang Zheng smiled and looked at the other person standing there blankly, then turned his head and looked at him with eyes full of surprise.
"The general is a wise man."
Xiang Yan also laughed and said in a solemn tone:
"Since you know that I am a member of the Marquis of Yangzhai, the general should not have any inappropriate thoughts."
"The military power of Yangzhou Mu is not comparable to that of Cao Cao, the Yanzhou Mu."
After saying these warning words, Xiang Yan took a few steps back, turned around and raised his feet again.
hehe..
Wang Zheng rubbed his chin, looked at Wu Sheng, and suddenly said:
"A Sheng, do I look so much like the Wuxin villain?"
"ah?"
Wu Sheng was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to answer: "Azheng...are you prepared to keep this covenant?"
He is the most trusted confidant of Wang Zheng, so he naturally knows the next strategic plan of the Heavenly Army.
but...
Fifty thousand stones of rice, five hundred pieces of armor, and one hundred good horses every year.
It's really heartwarming.
"It depends on who it is." Wang Zheng chuckled:
"If you are facing heroes, you still have to show your loyalty."
"Yuan Shu."
He shook his head and said disdainfully: "Then there's no need at all."
"Uh." Wu Sheng nodded and suddenly stopped talking.
Seeing the strange look in the boss's eyes, Wang Zheng also understood.
This clearly means that Xiang Yan's concerns are correct and his misreading is correct.
"You don't know who Yuan Shu is..."
Just as Wang Zheng was about to explain, Wu Sheng came and said there was something going on at Tianzhu Camp, so he ran out as well.
sweat!
When Wang Zheng was alone in the hall, he began to think again.
This Xiang Yan is not a vulgar person.
Since he is under Yuan Shu, logically he should not be unknown.
Xiang Yan....
He murmured and repeated it several times, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
It must be Yan Xiang!
Yan Xiang, Yuan Shu's counselor whose status is second only to Yang Hong.
In terms of resourcefulness, he may even be superior to Yang Hong.
Yan Xiang, a figure in the late Eastern Han Dynasty, was Yuan Shu's chief registrant. In the second year of Emperor Xingping's reign (195), when Yuan Shu, holding a jade seal, was about to proclaim himself emperor, he asked his subordinates. Only Yan Xiang quoted Zhou Wen as king, although he had two-thirds of the world.
He tried to persuade Yin Chengchen, but was not accepted.
Soon Yuan Shu summoned the people from all over the world to attack.
Because his surname is very stylish, Wang Zheng remembered it at a glance when he read Romance of the Three Kingdoms.