Troubled Times Begin Chapter 256 Double Messenger

After Jian Yong infiltrated the East China Sea, he did not go to the Mi family, but prepared to go to Zhang Liao's mansion to visit Zhang Liao, which was a secret mission given to him by Liu Bei, and it was also the real purpose of his trip.

"This is the mansion of General Zhang Liao, the overseer of the East China Sea, stop coming!" At this time, it was wartime, and Zhang Liao was strict in governing the army, so when Jian Yong had just arrived at Zhang Liao's mansion and had not yet spoken, he was stopped by the guards at the door.

"I am an old acquaintance with General Zhang, and I would like to ask my little brother to report it!" Jian Yong was not in a hurry and said very politely.

"Oh, since Mr. is a general's old acquaintance, can you tell me your name, and the villain can report to the general!" Hearing that this person was called an old friend of the general, the guard's expression eased and said with some respect.

"If you tell General Zhang, just say that there is a person named Guan Yu who has something to look for him!" Jian Yong's face said calmly.

Jian Yong did not call Liu Bei's name but said Guan Yu, that is because in Zhang Liao, Guan Yu's name is definitely better than Liu Bei, because when the two lords were in Xuzhou, although there was an irresolvable grievance between Lu Bu and Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Liao were sympathetic to each other, not to mention that they had a relationship, but they could definitely be called confidants and friends.

"Wait a minute!" The guards owed money, so they quickly sent someone in to report.

After a short time, the guard who had gone in to report returned, and his expression became more respectful: "Sir, please, the general is waiting for you in the living room!" ”

"Thank you!" Jian Yong arched his hand and unceremoniously stepped into the heavily guarded mansion.

Because he was a guest, there was always a guard in armor in front of him leading the way, and the guard stopped when he brought Jian Yong to a hall, and Jian Yong tidied up his manners before he walked in in a hurry.

"It's you!" At this time, there was already a heroic man in civilian clothes waiting in the living room, and when he heard the footsteps, the man glanced at it expectantly, and then his expression immediately collapsed, and he frowned.

"It's rare that General Zhang still remembers it!" Jian Yong didn't see anything outside, and saluted with a smile.

"At this time, Liu Bei and my lord are hostile, since you are Liu Bei's staff, I don't know what is the matter with coming to me? And also under the banner of Yun Chang! Zhang Liao said lukewarmly.

At the beginning, the Lu and Liu families coexisted peacefully in Xuzhou for a period of time, and Zhang Liao was naturally no stranger to Liu Bei's only staff, but to tell the truth, Zhang Liao really didn't have a good impression of Liu Bei, and always felt that the other party had an inexplicable annoy, if it wasn't for this person coming under the banner of Guan Yu, he would never have seen it.

"It's not the general's hospitality to let someone stand like this!" Jian Yong didn't answer directly, but looked left and right.

"Sir, please be seated!" In any case, the person who came was also a guest, Zhang Liao still had these qualities, pointed to a pu seat next to Jian Yong, and asked someone to serve a drink.

Jian Yong sat down unceremoniously, poured another cup of wine for himself, and then replied with a smile: "I came here to give a meritorious service to the general." ”

"If you want to persuade Cao Cao to surrender on behalf of Cao Cao, then you can go back now, a certain Zhang Liao is definitely not a person who betrays the master!" Hearing Jian Yong's words that seemed to persuade him to surrender, Zhang Liao's face changed, and he stood up and scolded at the moment.

At this time, his expression was already faintly angry, and he felt that the other party had angered his bottom line, he Zhang Liao was a martial artist, regardless of good or evil, but he thought he was upright and honest, how could he make a villain act of betrayal before the battle.

"General, don't get excited, this time I am not here to be a lobbyist for Cao Cao, but for my lord Liu Bei!" Jian Yong saw that Zhang Liao was a little excited, and explained in a loud voice.

"Liu Bei? What is the difference between him and Cao Cao's lackeys now? Zhang Liao snorted contemptuously, looking very disdainful. For Liu Bei, he is 10,000 to look down on, his force is not as good as Wenhou Lu Bu and Yangzhou Mu Lu'an, Wen is not as cunning as Cao Cao, and he has no backbone, he has voted for several princes, and he doesn't know how the other party subjugated Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Hearing the presumptuousness in Zhang Liao's tone, Jian Yong's brows furrowed, and he instinctively wanted to get up and defend his lord, but thinking of the purpose of his trip, he still endured it, and said in a harmonious voice: "General Zhang, I'll tell you the truth, my lord Liu Bei is dissatisfied with Cao Thief's behavior and wants to take the opportunity to get rid of Cao Thief, this trip sent me just to make a win-win deal with the general!" ”

"Huh? What do you mean? Zhang Liao's voice was slightly surprised.

"General Zhang also knows that Cao Cao sent my lord to lead his 50,000 soldiers and horses to attack the East China Sea Kingdom guarded by the general, but he didn't fully trust my lord, and sent his brother Cao Ren and Cao Hong as deputy marshals to monitor, this time, my lord just thought of a perfect plan, ready to join forces with the general to swing Cao Ren with a knife!" Jian Yong said unhurriedly.

"Please speak!" Zhang Liao had some interest at this time, although he didn't like Liu Bei very much, but it was a private feeling, if he really had the opportunity to join forces with Liu Bei to hit Cao Cao hard, then he would definitely be able to reduce a lot of pressure on Xiapi.

"Because my lord has served in Xuzhou before, this trip is coming down, on the surface, it is to win over the family in the East China Sea to rebel and let the general mess up, but in fact, my lord wants to make an agreement with General Zhang, after going back, my lord will persuade Cao Ren to send troops to attack the city at night on a certain day because he has persuaded the Mi family in the city to be the internal response, and the general can open the city gate wide and encircle and suppress Cao Ren!" Jian Yong told Liu Bei's plan in full.

At this time, he didn't have anything to hide, because he was ready to fly, but whether it was Liu Bei who was waiting for news outside the city, or Jian Yong himself was a little sure, because Zhang Liao has always had a good reputation, and he was very loyal to Lu Bu, not to mention, even the arrogant Guan Yu recognized Zhang Liao as a famous general with excellent character and ability, this kind of thing that is beneficial to Lu Bu, Zhang Liao will definitely not refuse.

"Listening to you say that, this method is feasible, but how can Ben believe you!" Zhang Liao thought about it carefully for a while, and felt that there was no flaw, but he still asked very vigilantly.

"If the general doesn't believe it, and brought a secret letter from General Guan to the general, you and he are friends, you should always believe in General Guan's character, take 10,000 steps back and say, even if what you say is false, the general is just working in vain, but there is no risk." As Jian Yong spoke, he also took out a letter from the depths of his arms and handed it over.

Zhang Liao took the letter, read it carefully, then nodded and said: "Yes, this is indeed Yun Chang's handwriting, but what do you want, with Liu Bei's person, he will not cheapen us so easily!" ”

"We have no other requirements, since my lord wants to break away from Cao Cao, he naturally has to think of a way out, after this move, Cao Cao will definitely have a grit of teeth against my lord, the East China Sea is connected to the Yangtze River, presumably there are a few big ships in the East China Sea, I hope the general can give my lord a few big ships to leave!" Jian Yong arched his hand.

"Escaping by water is not only in the aspect, but also can avoid Cao Cao's army, which is quite a good way, such a thing is true, then so-and-so agreed!" Zhang Liao thought about it for a while, then nodded in agreement. It's just a few big ships, and it's not a problem at all.

"Okay, General Guan has praised the general's character many times, and I hope that the general must keep his promise, otherwise if my lord can't leave, he will definitely talk to the general in person!" Jian Yong reminded with a bit of a threat

"Don't worry, Zhang Liao will never do that treacherous thing at this time!" Zhang Liao said firmly. He knew what the other party was worried about, it was nothing more than that after Liu Bei brought Cao Ren here, he didn't prepare a ship for him, but Zhang Liao himself is a smart person, and he will never move this thought, although it seems that Liu Bei can be forced away from Cao Cao's side, but who knows if Liu Bei has left a hand, and directly in turn with them, the win-win situation is estimated to be lost immediately.

"Okay, the general is quick to talk, then so-and-so will make an appointment with the general on the time and code!" Jian Yong breathed a sigh of relief, this plan to kill was also implemented because Zhang Liao was not only civil and military, but also had a good character, otherwise they would definitely make a plan if they changed someone.

The two then discussed some specific details, and Jian Yong left Zhang Liao's mansion in a low-key manner, and after deliberately staying in the city for two days, he sneaked out of the city to return to his life under Zhang Liao's tacitly consent.

"Okay, good, Xuande Gong's subordinates are really talented, this trip can convince the Mi family, when the time comes, Mr. Jian should make a great contribution!" After Jian Yong came back, he reported according to the words he had prepared a long time ago, and sure enough, it attracted a burst of admiration from Cao Ren and praised him.

"The Mi family can help, it's all because of the face of my lord Liu Xuande, and I don't dare to take credit!" Jian Yongbi bowed respectfully.

"Haha, that is, when the East China Sea Kingdom is captured, Xuande Gong will naturally be the first merit, and my lord will definitely reward Xuande Gong!" The 50,000 troops who came to the East China Sea, theoretically speaking, Liu Bei is the commander, but in fact, it is Cao Ren who is in charge, hearing Jian Yong's words, Cao Ren thought that he was helping Liu Bei to invite credit, and he had no suspicion at all, and congratulated Liu Bei in advance.

Liu Bei smiled: "Don't dare to be, don't dare to be, it's an honor to serve Duke Cao, let alone a thief like Lu Bu!" ”