In order to confuse the candidate of Pusaka and Yang Fenghan Siam of the White Wave Army of Zhongtiao Mountain, Liu Mang sent letters respectively. While declaring the "sovereignty" of the salt pond, he deliberately showed weakness in the hope that the salt pond issue would be resolved peacefully. It is recommended that the three parties sit down and have a good talk.

Kabasaka's candidacy replied.

Ma Teng and Liu Mang secretly have an alliance, and the candidate is Ma Teng's person, and the reply is quite polite.

In the letter, Hou Xuan said that Pusaka had no intention of being an enemy of Liu Tingshi of Bingzhou, but that Yanchi, as the imperial court's imperial commander, would defend Yanchi's interests at all costs.

Hou Xuan also promised that after he controlled the salt pond, he would ensure that the state would obtain low-cost and high-quality salt, and would not interrupt the supply of salt to the Zhongtiao Mountain area, Dayang, Hebei and other counties controlled by the Baibo Army.

This can be regarded as the candidate's positive response to Liu Mang's proposal for peace talks.

On the side of the Nakajo Mountain White Wave Army, there was no reply.

However, Wang Meng came to the news that in the Baibo army, several major leaders Yang Feng, Han Xian, Hu Cai and others had more and more serious differences due to the issue of ownership.

Yang Feng, hesitant. Slightly inclined to take refuge in Yuan Shu.

Han Xian resolutely said that he wanted to take refuge in Yuan Shu.

Hu Cai, who was most attracted by Dong Zhuo in Chang'an, thought that only by attaching to Dong Zhuo could he be regarded as attaching to the imperial court and had a future.

And the leaders of the next level, such as Deng Qiang and others, either follow the big leader, or each has their own thoughts.

Wang Meng had already transferred Liu Mang's handwritten letter and letter of appointment to Deng Qiang, who was still hesitating......

Regarding Liu Mang's proposal for peace talks, Yang Feng, Han Xian and others also had different opinions.

Hu Cai felt that Liu Mang had seized Taiyuan and Shangdang one after another, and the army was in full swing. It is better to sit down and negotiate with it to avoid losing both.

And Han Xian, as the salt supervisor of the salt pond played by Yuan Shu, of course he was unwilling to give the fat in his mouth to others.

Han Xian's tough attitude stemmed from his judgment of the situation in Yanchi and the strength and attitude of both sides.

The White Wave Army has tens of thousands of people. Although Liu Mang is in the limelight, he has three counties and a very long front. Liu Mang once offended Yuan Shao in Jizhou. It is necessary to ensure the defense of Yanmen and Jingcheng, and dare not invest too many troops in the Yanchi area in the east of the river.

He is weak and I am strong, and I can fight!

Moreover, Liu Mang took the initiative to seek peace talks to solve the Yanchi problem. It has been explained that the heart is empty.

In this case, negotiating peace with Liu Manghou is tantamount to dividing the soup in his bowl.

Debated......

Fighting, you can reap more benefits on the issue of salt ponds. But there is also a greater price to pay.

And, it can avoid excessive losses, and can ensure the stability of the salt pond for a relatively long time, but it is necessary to lose vested interests.

After weighing the two aspects, Yang Feng finally made a decision.

On the one hand, we have to fight, and on the other hand, we have to talk!

Take the fight as a bargaining chip to gain the initiative, and settle the matter with peace talks.

Yang Feng decided not to respond to Liu Mang's proposal for peace talks for the time being, and first secretly mobilized troops to seize Yanchi!

Yang Bong Han Siam also knows. Even if the main area around the salt pond can be preempted, complete control of the salt pond cannot be guaranteed.

The candidates of Liu Mang and Pusaka will not give up easily.

Yang Feng's plan was to take control of the main area around Yanchi and then send an invitation to peace talks from his side. At that time, if the initiative is in the hands of one's own side, we will be able to win greater interests in the peace talks.

……

How could Yang Feng and the others have expected that their careful planning has already been expected by Liu Mangwang.

Seems like the perfect hit-first-talk strategy. has fallen into the trap of Wang Meng's Hedong strategy!

After receiving Wang Meng's secret letter, Liu Mang immediately launched the deployment according to the established policy.

On the one hand, Wang Bodang, who was stationed in the Yi clan, continued to operate the salt pond. Make it look like you don't want to give up the salt pool. At the same time, be prepared to withdraw from Yanchi immediately in the event of an attack by the White Wave Army or the Kasaka Army to avoid a direct conflict with them.

On the other hand, Liu Mang ordered the secret agents who had already been planted in Pusaka to secretly transfer troops to the Baibo Army. The news of the preparation for the fornication of the salt pond was delivered.

This is what Wang Meng planned, and in the sixteen characters to solve the problem of salt ponds, "show people with weakness and avoid rigidity with skill".

Just wait for the rise of the Baibo Army and Pusaka Sword Soldiers, and Liu Mang will "sit on the mountain and watch the tiger, taking advantage of the chaos and drawing"!

At the same time as the secret order to Shan Xiongxin, Liu Mang ordered Qin Qiong to command 500 guards and stationed in Linfen.

Linfen is the boundary between the north and south of the river. Troops and horses were stationed only to show their determination to occupy the northeastern part of the river. However, they could not send too many troops, so as not to disturb the White Wave Army or Kasaka.

At the same time, Liu Mang secretly ordered Xu Huangtan, who was stationed in the Wei clan, to secretly purge the team, and prepare to enter Hedong at any time!

……

After the preliminary deployment is completed, next, you can sit firmly on the north bank of Fenshui, hold the chelate wine, and laugh at the battle for salt ponds!

As a spectator, watch the showdown between the two powers, and it will be exciting.

And all of this is under their own control, and this kind of mood is very much felt by people.

Liu Mang is in a good mood!

Return to the inn.

Hey?

There's something wrong with the atmosphere!

Tong Xiangyu's post house is in full swing of preparations, and is still making final preparations before the official opening.

Originally, these days were the busiest time, with all kinds of craftsmen and miscellaneous servants coming in and out, making a lot of noise.

However, today's post house is very quiet.

There are no idle people, etc., and the decorative materials are also packed up in the corners that are out of the way.

"What is this for?"

Looking around, I felt more and more that something was wrong.

Walk through the lobby to a small secluded courtyard at the back.

This place has long been cleaned up and has become a temporary residence and office space for Liu Mang and others in Binh Duong.

In the small courtyard, it was cleaned. On the ground, clean water is dusted to avoid dust.

Liu Mang was even more puzzled.

"Wan'er?"

Liu Mang called out, but did not hear Wan'er's magnetic response.

What's going on?

Liu Mang couldn't help but be a little nervous.

Binh Duong is already completely under his control, and there will be no problems!

Gently pushing the door of the main house, the door opened.

Inside, spotlessly clean and tidy. It's just that the curtains are closed, and it's very dim.

In broad daylight, what is this for?

"Wan'er?"

Liu Mang was about to step into the inner room, when suddenly, the curtain of the inner room was lifted, revealing warm candlelight!

"Congratulations to the young master on his birthday!"

"Liu Tingshi's birthday is blessed and expensive!"

Wan'er and Tong Xiangyu each held a tall candlestick, and more than a dozen lit candles instantly brightened the dim main hall!

"Thorn Shi Fushou is safe and healthy, and the house is full of children!"

Xiao Cui, with her left hand supporting her waist, holding her belly, which is becoming more and more prominent because she is pregnant, is holding a large plate in her right hand, and inside the plate, there is a white life cake with white flowers, Xuan Tengteng, and a variety of fruits and dried fruits!

"This, this...... It's my birthday? Liu Mang scratched his head.

In the house, several more people walked out, it was Liu Mang's close guard, and the guys from the post house. In their hands, they held the delicious food, scrambling forward, and let the lord Liu Mang see the food he served.

"Quick, quick, let's set it up first!"

Tong Xiangyu is like a Xi Po, Zhang Luo commanded.

Candles, birthday cakes and all kinds of delicacies were placed on a large table.

"Congratulations to Liu Tingshi on his birthday!"

Tong Xiangyu said hello, and everyone knelt down in a chaotic and lively manner.

"Congratulations to the lord, a safe birthday, good health, auspiciousness, blessings, and longevity!"

"Hahaha, thank you! Thank you! "Liu Mang is happy!

Xiaocui was already fat, pregnant, and even more clumsy. Everyone else knelt down and bowed, but she hadn't squatted down yet.

"Oh, Xiaocui, don't kneel, don't move the fetus! Quick, get her up! ”

Tong Xiangyu picked up Xiao Cui and smiled evilly at Wan'er Nunu's mouth. "Wan'er, hurry up!"

Wan'er's face turned red!

Wan'er is not a squirming woman, although she looked shy, she still pounced without hesitation, and kissed Liu Mang's face softly in front of everyone!

"Forehead drop god!" Tong Xiangyu's exclamation was driven, and the room was boiling instantly! (To be continued.) )