Zhang Gongqiong is also an ambitious person, and he sees the current situation very accurately.

He expected that it would be difficult for Wang Mang to survive this catastrophe, and he also expected that the Ji family would definitely not give up.

He wanted to find another way out, to be rich.

He even wants to fish in troubled waters in this chaotic situation and compete for the throne in the future.

At that time, Han Gaozu also served as a general under other commanders, but in the end, Gaozu still unified the world and became the Supreme of the Ninety-Five.

Zhang Gongqiong feels that he now has some cronies in his hands, and he may not be able to learn from Gaozu and find another way out, and he is unwilling to be a subordinate to others forever.

He calculated that as long as he withdrew in time, and then swept away Wang Mang's money in Liaoning, he would definitely do something in the future.

Even he felt that when the matter here was finished, he would ask Wang Mang to lead the troops to Liaoning for support, and Wang Mang would definitely agree.

He was secretly calculating, considering all the details, and trying to be foolproof.

And just like that, time flies.

When the rest of the coalition generals came to the camp, he told everyone about the military situation that Ji Xue said.

When the major generals heard Zhang Gongqiong say that Baiyin Pass was empty, they were all shocked, and they all had their own explanations.

Some people think that this is a plan of the Xiongnu to lure the enemy, and some people think that this is a way for Dadan Yu to gather all his forces and seek a decisive blow.

Everyone was nervously negotiating, debating, and speculating on the arrangement of Da Shan Yu.

Their consultations lasted more than six hours.

When the spies sent by Zhang Gongqiong to investigate intelligence came back and explained the situation at Baiyin Pass. Only then did many coalition commanders reach a consensus, agreeing that no matter what, they should first take back the silver pass. If there is another change, then withdraw and return in time.

When everyone reached a consensus, these commanders hurriedly dispatched all their soldiers and horses to Baiyin Pass together.

In Jinchang Pass, behind Wuwei Pass, Wang Xianzhi finally figured out the situation in Lanzhou Pass after three days of investigation, and reported it to Wang Mang in time.

After Wang Mang learned of the situation, he secretly sneered.

At this moment, he almost guessed Ji Xue's intentions, and he had an arrangement in his chest.

"General Jingsheng, you immediately go to Lanzhou Pass to give an order, ordering Zhang Gongqiong to release Liu Zhi as soon as possible and return the military power of Zhuzhou. At the same time, the major generals will be cut for half a year as a warning. Also, make every effort to arrest Ji Yun and bring him to justice. As for Ji Xue, Ji Yan, Ji Xuan, and Ji Shuang, they will not be held accountable for the time being. ”

"Yes, my lord, the last general will give the order." Jingsheng replied.

"After you go to Lanzhou Pass, you don't have to rush back. You can wait for the opportunity to lurk in the dark and observe the movement. At the same time, he secretly ordered Han Yang, Yan Yang, Yin Chaofeng, Wu Jie, and Zhang Sheng to lead their henchmen and closely monitor Yuezhi.

You must not let this woman fall into the hands of others, not even our other generals in Liaoning. I want you to keep this woman in control before I get there. If someone disobeys the order, they can be killed by secretion. At the same time, if necessary, you can turn to Ji Xue and ask her to help secretly. Later, after I went to Lanzhou Pass in person, I had my own plans. ”

Jingsheng comprehended, received the military order, got out of the camp tent, stepped on the horse, and went straight to Lanzhou Pass.

Wang Xianzhi and the commander of the Tianhan camp didn't know what they meant, and asked in unison: "Lord Wang, if you let them release Liu Zhi and return the military power of Zhuzhou, this is also reasonable, so as not to have a dispute with them at this pass." But why do you value that moon so much? Although she is the daughter of Da Shan Yu, she is not so important, right? ”

"Isn't it that important?" Wang Mang said with a smile: "This woman is different, she is not only the daughter of Da Danyu, she is also the fiancée of the first master of the Huns, and she is also entangled with Ji Yun. Well, everyone, I know this in my heart, and you don't need to say more.

In the past few days, I estimate that there will be big moves in Dadanyu, and we need to look carefully, see clearly, and not be careless. ”

When the generals heard Wang Mang say this, they didn't continue to ask questions.

Then a general said: "Lord Wang, according to investigation, Da Shan Yu withdrew all the troops arranged in Baiyin Pass to Wuwei Pass, I don't know what it means. At present, there are about 300,000 soldiers and horses in Wuwei Pass, I don't know what your lordship has to do about this matter? ”

"Oh? Da Dan Yu withdrew the people who put the silver pass to Wuwei Pass? When did this happen? Wang Mang was surprised.

"The evening before yesterday." The general said: "I have listened to your instructions beforehand, and arranged for some shrewd men to penetrate into the enemy's army to listen to the news. I have just received this information about the withdrawal of troops.

According to the general's estimate, Da Dan then wanted to concentrate all his forces and attack a certain side. He will either attack the soldiers and horses on the side of Lanzhou Pass, or he will attack our side, trying to break through the blockade. ”

"No, Da Danyu won't do that." Wang Mang shook his head and said, "If he concentrates his forces and completely lets go, he will indeed have a chance to break through our blockade." But after that, they're going to lose a lot, and I don't think the Overseers will allow him to do that.

In this way, you go ahead and find out the situation. If Da Dan hasn't made any moves tomorrow, I'll go to Lanzhou Pass first to preside over the affairs there. lest there be another disturbance. As for this side, there are generals and the commander of the Tianhan battalion and my uncle to guard together, don't attack at will. ”

"You're going to Lanzhou Pass in person?" Wang Xianzhi exclaimed.

"Yes, I have a bad feeling. I always feel that Da Danyu's strange arrangement this time is aimed at me. If I don't go to preside over the overall situation, I'm afraid something will happen. Also, I only agreed to borrow the seal letter of the head of the Wei family for three months, but now that I count the days, I have almost exceeded two months. I have to go back and hand over the seal letter to the principal of the Wei family, lest the head of the Wei family say that I am not trustworthy. ”

When Wang Mang said this, he suddenly stopped talking.

After a long time, he said to the commander of the Tianhan Battalion: "At the beginning, I also said to Your Majesty that the soldiers and horses of your Tianhan Battalion will be returned in about three months. However, I didn't expect that the big order would not go according to plan, and I would also be dishonest. Commander, let me ask you, if we completely defeat Da Dan Yu this time, what will you do? ”

The Grand Commander and several other Heavenly Han Camp Commanders glanced at each other, and said with a smile: "Lord Wang, in fact, we have considered this matter before. Before I could join you, I had planned to help you recapture the Jade Gate Pass and then lead the troops back.

But since the recapture of Yumen Pass, I have felt that if I lead the troops back to Liangzhou, it will be useless. Therefore, we plan to follow you all the time, I wonder if you would like to take it in? ”

"Keep following me? Are you not afraid of your majesty's wrath? You know, you are such an elite force that Your Majesty has worked so hard to get. ”

"I don't think Your Majesty will be angry." The commander Youyou said: "After the defeat of several princes that day, the reason why I took refuge under His Majesty's account instead of unloading my armor and returning to the field is that the main reason is that I just want to do my best for the people of the world. Now it seems that your Excellency does have the heart to work for the benefit of the people. Therefore, it makes sense to take refuge in your account. ”

(End of chapter)