Cao Cao got Cheng Yu and Xiahou Yuan back, stayed in Ye County for two days, then offered his farewell and returned to Yanzhou with Cheng Yu and Xiahou Yuan. After Cao Cao left, Wang Lei's focus shifted to the academy, Jizhou government affairs, and preparations for war.

Jizhou, a large university, has a lot of affairs, and Wang Lei is also so busy that his feet don't touch the ground.

Governor's Mansion, Study.

Jia Xu sat in front of Wang Lei and said, "My lord, the envoy from Youzhou is here, and Gongsun Zan sent Guan Jing to visit." ”

"Gongsun Zhan's envoy?" Wang Lei asked, "What is the purpose?" ”

Jia Xu said: "According to the news sent back by Tai Shi Ci of Julu County, Gongsun Zan sent Guan Jing to Ye County in order to become an ally with the lord and not invade each other. ”

Wang Lei picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and thought carefully.

Suddenly, the corners of Wang Lei's mouth turned into a smile and said, "So, Gongsun Chan has already started a war with Liu Yu in Youzhou?" Or, Gongsun Chan is ready to seize Youzhou. ”

Jia Xu nodded and said, "Lord Mingjian!" The contradiction between Gongsun Chan and Liu Yu broke out completely. At present, Gongsun Chan has recruited troops and horses, and has already made a gesture of attacking Liu Yu. Liu Yu has a weak personality, the two sides are fighting, and the final result must be Liu Yu's defeat. ”

Wang Lei was silent for a moment and asked, "Sir, how many chess pieces have been laid in Youzhou today?" ”

Jia Xu said: "Even if you lure and woo, there are few people, and the time is short after all." ”

Wang Lei instructed: "It doesn't matter if there are few people, let the people planted in Youzhou more or less make some trouble for Gongsun Zhan, so that the war between the two sides can continue." The best result is when the snipe and the clam compete, the fisherman profits, and Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu lose. After we destroy Yuan Shao, we will transfer the army and report the hatred of Gongsun Zan for invading Jizhou in the past. ”

Jia Xu nodded, agreeing with Wang Lei's statement.

Wang Lei asked again: "On the Chang'an side, how are the chess pieces planted?" ”

"A little progress!"

Jia Xu smiled slightly, and a touch of confidence appeared in his eyes.

Wang Lei didn't ask about the specific situation in Chang'an, nodded and ordered: "The dark department was formed too late, but it is the most important department, and further efforts are needed." Thank you, sir. ”

Jia Xu hurriedly shook his head, got up and left the study.

……

Ye County, the gate of the city.

On this day, a horse-drawn carriage drove slowly.

Around the carriage, a group of samurai accompanied him. The team arrived at the city gate and revealed their identity to the soldiers guarding the gate, who let them go directly. The carriage went straight into the city, drove slowly, and finally stopped at an inn. After the entourage was settled, the carriage went to the governor's mansion and stopped outside the gate.

The curtain of the carriage door was rolled up, and a man in a sky-blue robe stepped down.

This person is Gongsun Zhan's long history Guan Jing. When he came to the gate, he sent someone to hand him a famous thorn. Not long after, an attendant from the palace came out and led Guan Jing into the hall.

Sitting in the hall, Guan Jing looked confident, and he had a strong confidence in this mission.

Footsteps came from outside the door.

Guan Jing looked back, the person who came, he was burly and tall, and he was majestic, and this person was Wang Lei. Guan Jing didn't dare to slack off, hurriedly stood up, and said respectfully: "Long history Guan Jing, I've seen Wang Zhoumu!" ”

"Guan Changshi, please take a seat!"

Wang Lei waved his hand and came to the hall to sit down.

Guan Jing sat down again and said straight to the point: "Before I sent an envoy to Jizhou, I had already sent someone to inform Wang Zhoumu of the purpose of coming to Ye County, so I won't say anything about it." The lord plans to form an ally with Wang Zhou Mu and help each other, what about Wang Zhou's Mu will? ”

In his tone, there was a touch of superiority.

As the long history of Gongsun Zhan, Guan Jing is the first person under Gongsun Zhan, and his power is huge.

This time, I came to the envoy with great confidence.

Wang Lei looked calm and said: "Gongsun Taishou and I see each other like old friends. As a friend, I am willing to be an ally with Gongsun Taishou. However, from the position of Jizhou Mu, the alliance makes me very worried. ”

Guan Jing frowned and said, "Why? ”

Wang Lei replied: "In the past, when Han Fu was the pastor of Jizhou, Gongsun Zhan and Han Fu were allies. However, Yuan Shao lured him with profit, and Gongsun Zhan quietly abandoned his allies and directly sent troops to attack Zhongshan. The situation of the past is vivid, can I trust Gongsun Taishou? ”

In an instant, Guan Jing's face changed greatly.

I thought it should be easy to form an alliance, but I didn't expect to be harassed.

For a while, Guan Jing was out of proportion.

This scene fell in Wang Lei's eyes, Wang Lei couldn't help but sigh, Gongsun Chan sent a person with extremely poor psychological quality, it was really a trust. After a long while, Guan Jing calmed down his restless emotions.

Guan Jing smiled and said, "This time, that time." The situation was different then than it is now. ”

"Oh, what's the difference?" Wang Lei said with a smile.

Guan Jing's eyes rolled slightly, and he had an idea, and replied: "In the past, Jizhou was Han Fu's master, Han Fu's character is well known, Han Fu is indecisive and self-serving. Such a person cannot gain a foothold in troubled times. Compared with Yuan Shao, although Han Fu is also quite famous, Yuan Shao is from the Yuan family, even if Yuan Shao is only the Taishou of Bohai County, but Yuan Shao's energy and Yuan Shao's character are stronger than Han Fu. Compared with the two, it is impossible for the lord to give up a better ally for the sake of Han Fu. ”

Wang Lei sneered: "Since you have Yuan Shao, a better ally, why are you looking for me?" ”

Guan Jing replied again: "Although Yuan Shao is strong, compared with Wang Zhoumu, it is much worse. Even though Yuan Shao has a good background, the herdsman of Wangzhou is in Jizhou, and his prestige is in full swing. Yuan Shao and Wang Zhoumu fought with an egg. Wouldn't it be better for the lord and the king to form an alliance and join forces? ”

Wang Lei laughed and couldn't help but say: "Can I understand it like this, if Gongsun Chan finds a better ally, then will he abandon Jizhou and form an alliance with the rest of the people?" ”

Guan Jing's face changed drastically again, and he frowned even more.

Forming an alliance is a combination of interests!

However, Wang Lei struggled to make Guan Jing very difficult.

Guan Jing forced himself to calm down, and said slowly: "Don't hide it from Wang Zhoumu, the lord is about to crusade against Liu Yu." And now, Wang Zhoumu is also going to attack Yuan Shao. The two sides become allies, which is beneficial to both sides, and if Wang Zhoumu does not agree, it is a loss for Wang Zhoumu. ”

Wang Lei said disdainfully: "Guan Changshi, can the Jizhou of the past be the same as the Jizhou of today?" ”

Guan Jing said: "What difference can there be? ”

Wang Lei's chin rose slightly, and he said unhurriedly: "In the past, Jizhou was ruled by Han Fu, and Yuan Shao attacked Jizhou, and Han Fu did not have any preparations. Even if I lead the troops to counterattack, Jizhou does not have enough foundation to face the battle. ”

Speaking of this, Wang Lei said loudly: "I have been in charge of Jizhou for nearly two years. In the past two years, do you think there has been no change in Jizhou? I have Xun Chen, Fu Zhu, Tian Feng, trial and other think tanks, and there are military generals such as Lu Bu, Dian Wei, Tai Shici, Zhang Jaw, Yan Liang, etc., and there are many talents, why are you afraid of Yuan Shao? ”

Wang Lei waved his hand and said heroically: "Even if Yuan Shao, Gongsun Zhan, Wuhuan and the Yellow Turban Thieves attack Jizhou again, I am not afraid." War is war, Jizhou is not afraid of anyone. ”

Guan Jing's heart sank to the bottom, and he said in a deep voice: "In this way, Wang Zhoumu doesn't plan to form an alliance. ”

"It's not impossible to form an alliance!"

Wang Lei smiled slightly, and the corners of his mouth hooked up an intriguing smile.