Chapter 39: The Problem
After Zhang Zhao went out, Zhang Lang's excited mood slowly calmed down. In recent years, the counties of Jiangdong have intensified their development efforts, construction in all aspects has been booming, and the number of businessmen who have come and gone has also risen; although there is not much money in the treasury, the people's lives have become more and more nourished, and there are more and more rich masters, which is a fact that is not earned. In terms of the circulation of Jiangdong coins, although it has not yet been unified with the Central Plains, gold is the most expensive thing no matter what form it takes. Thinking of this, Zhang Lang smirked.
Just when Zhang Lang was dreaming of making a fortune, Lu Bu's majestic and tall heroic posture had already appeared under his nose.
I have to admit that Lu Bu does have proud capital, a sturdy figure, as tall as a green pine, and wherever he goes, he can't climb like a lofty mountain. The edges and corners of the cheeks are extremely distinct, and the surname is full; A sword eyebrow is thick and black, indicating that he is an extremely strong person; The pair of extremely wild eyes are blazing, full of arrogance and passion, rebellious and untamed.
Although it was not the first time Zhang Lang had seen Lu Bu, when he saw him again, his heart couldn't help but be full of amazement.
Perhaps because of Zhang Lang's coldness, Lu Bu's mood was obviously not high, and after the greeting of the courtesy surname, he stood aside and did not say a word. If he hadn't noticed the glint in his eyes, Zhang Lang would have really thought that he had changed his surname.
Zhang Lang put away his thoughts, and said without anger: "Fengxian, I don't know if you can get used to living in Moling now?" ”
Lu Bu is indeed a person who has no scheming, he can't hide anything on his mind, and he just hangs it on his face. He spit out two words and said, "It's okay." Then he fell silent again.
Zhang Lang was a little unhappy in his heart, thinking that he hadn't pursued you yet, but you had already shown me a look. Although he thought so, he didn't show it, but said lightly: "Fengxian, do you blame me for not taking you on the expedition this time, so I am a little angry?" ”
No matter how arrogant and reckless Lu Bu is, he doesn't dare to act excessively, as the saying goes, people are under the eaves and have to bow their heads. Although he wanted to say what was in his heart, he still had some concerns: "Where do subordinates dare to blame the general for not being there." ”
Zhang Lang still heard some of the flavors, and he didn't break it on the spot, and suddenly his voice changed: "Fengxian, our army has now pacified Liu Biao, and the next thing is about to attack Cao Ying in the Northern Expedition to the Central Plains, I want to hear what you have about her." ”
Lu Bu was surprised, his face was obviously a little disbelieving, and he said without thinking about it: "Didn't the general say that there is a shortage of food and grass, and the military resources will not continue?" Why are you going to send troops so soon? ”
Zhang Lang laughed, giving Lu Bu an unfathomable feeling. He said: "That's what the scene says, but it's different in private. In doing so, it is nothing more than trying to paralyze the northern spies. Although Cao Ren was sent to bring 100,000 Hebei soldiers back to Yanzhou at night, Chongtun Yingchuan, echoing Xiahou Yuan's tens of thousands of troops in Dongjun, but Yuan Shao said that he would not get rid of it, and Hebei would not accept it, and Cao Ying's center of gravity was still in the north, and it was difficult to separate Jiangdong. If you don't take advantage of the fact that Yuan Jun has not completely collapsed now, drag him back, and wait for him to take over the four states of Hebei, and then want to compete with him, I am afraid that it will be difficult to reach the sky. As for the issue of grain and grass resources and the army you mentioned, I believe it will be settled soon. If you are impatient, you can ask Zhang Zhao first, and he will give you the answer. "Just kidding, Zhang Zhao had already been angry with Zhang Lang in advance, what answer would he have? It's just a bit of bragging.
Zhang Lang's words are reasonable and well-founded, and Lu Bu can't believe it. He was a little nervous and said, "Where does the general plan to send troops this time?" Do you want the last general to go on the expedition? ”
Zhang Lang saw a trace of uneasiness in Lu Bu's nervous eyes, and couldn't help but say in his heart: "Didn't I come to you to discuss?" ”
Lu Bu's eyes rolled and said: "The last general can't say this matter very clearly, and he is all under the orders of the general." ”
Zhang Lang pretended to smile inadvertently and said: "Why don't you take command in person first, how about moving from Xuzhou to Dongjun?" ”
Lu Bu stiffened his head and said without a trace of joy: "Okay." ”
Zhang Lang's depressed mood has long been lost all over his body. He just deceived him casually, but Lu Bu leaked the details and reacted unexpectedly, is there really a problem? It stands to reason that if he was to lead the three armies, go north out of Xuzhou, and attack Dongjun, where Xiahou Yuan is located, he should be very excited, right? First, he likes to charge into battle, and secondly, he has been fighting in Dongjun for several years, and his relationship with Xia Houyuan is like fire and water. But Lu Bu's reaction now really disappointed Zhang Lang.
Zhang Lang stared at Lu Bu with both eyes, and the latter was obviously a little absent-minded and frequently distracted.
Zhang Lang sighed secretly, it seems that this is really the case, there is definitely something wrong with Lu Bu.
At this time, Lu Bu suddenly raised his head, looked at Zhang Lang, his eyes danced with an incomprehensible light, and he said with some excitement: "Lord, on the second or fourth day of the second month, it is the full moon of the dog, and my subordinates are willing to invite the lord to come to congratulate him." ”
Zhang Lang "Geden" in his heart, and an idea immediately flashed in his mind, Hongmen Banquet? Lu Bu hasn't been so bold yet, has he? However, thinking of his crazy actions, even his title has changed, and Zhang Lang has become extremely cautious. You must know that Lu Bu rarely calls himself the lord, but calls himself a general according to his official position. Zhang Lang asked softly, "Was it born by Guo Huan?" ”
A trace of ruthlessness and displeasure flashed in Lu Bu's eyes, but he said respectfully in his mouth: "It was born by the Guo family." ”
Zhang Lang was really painful and desperate in his heart, not because Guo Huan was desperate for Lu Bu's second son, but because he read the viciousness and ruthlessness in Lu Bu's eyes. If he didn't guess wrong, Lu Bu's move must have his purpose, and the person who made this plot must be Chen Gong. But Lu Bu thought that if he killed me, he would be able to control Moling and even the entire Jiangdong? If so, Chen Gong is too wishful thinking, right? The more Zhang Lang thought about it, the more wrong it became, there must still be a problem inside. Thinking of this, Zhang Lang suddenly smiled heartily and said, "This is a beautiful thing, I will go myself." ”
Since you have some plots, let me see what you want.
Lu Bu didn't expect Zhang Lang to agree so readily, and said with great joy: "Thank you, lord." ”
Zhang Lang said lightly: "You are too polite, okay, we will discuss the matter of sending troops in the future." ”
Lu Bu answered, and retreated excitedly, and the whole person suddenly became radiant and high-spirited. If it weren't for Zhang Lang's preconceived notions, he really thought that Lu Bu was happy because he promised to go to a full moon banquet.
After Lu Bu left, Tian Feng slowly walked out of the screen with a solemn face.
Zhang Lang looked at Tian Feng and said slowly: "Now I'm sure that there must be something wrong with Lu Bu." ”
Tian Feng said: "Yes, this banquet is only afraid that it is a Hongmen banquet, and my subordinates are worried that he will be unfavorable to the lord." ”
Zhang Lang said coldly: "I think so too. But I can't believe he's going to do something, even if he can kill me? Will he be able to get the Jiangdong counties again? ”
Tian Feng said: "Has the lord ever become, if something happens to you suddenly, what will Jiangdong become?" ”
Zhang Lang was stunned, obviously not thinking about this problem, and shook his head.
Tian Feng said solemnly: "If there is an accident for the lord, Jiangdong is a group of dragons without a leader, because the son is still underage, things are good and cannot take care of himself, and when the power falls, people who have a heart are afraid that they will also start to fight for power, not to mention that Jingzhou and Jiaozhou, which have just been pacified, will rebel." These are okay, but the most worrying thing is that Cao Ying suddenly came over with people and horses, and in the midst of internal and external troubles, I am afraid that the foundation laid by the lord will be ruined like this. ”
Zhang Lang was shocked when he heard this: "It's not as exaggerated as you say, right?" ”
Tian Feng said seriously: "Although it is a bit exaggerated, it will not be too far from the truth." ”
Zhang Lang's mind suddenly flashed, and his face turned a little pale: "Could it be that Cao Ren with 100,000 Hebei troops is an illusion to confuse our vision?" Actually, this is their regular army unit? Just waiting for Lu Bu to successfully assassinate me, and then suddenly launch a surprise attack on our army's strategic stronghold? According to the illusion we speculate, they are likely to succeed very highly. ”
Tian Feng was also taken aback, and suddenly jumped straight to his feet and said, "There is a possible surname for this." ”
As Zhang Lang's thinking extended, a string of conspiracies appeared in his mind, and he just thought that his mind broke out in a cold sweat and said: "If they control the Moling officials and capture their family members as hostages, we will be like a rat trap, obediently at the mercy of Lu Bu." ”
The more Tian Feng listened, the more frightened he became, and the more he thought about it, the colder his heart became, only to feel that his back was already cold.
The more Zhang Lang thought about it, the more wrong it became, and said to Tian Feng: "Fu Hao, immediately bring someone to keep an eye on Lu Bu for me, don't startle the snake unless you have to, but the other party's messenger will intercept one when he encounters one, I want to know the content of their call." ”
Tian Feng agreed, he thought about it, and then wondered: "Lord, you still can't figure it out?" Why did Lu Bu think they could control Moling? Control the entire Koto brain? If Moling is completely paralyzed and loses its operation, all parts of the country will be scattered, which is difficult to withstand Cao Ren's attack, but the question is what means does he use to control Moling? If there is no perfect strategy, I believe that Chen Gong will not make such an easy move. ”
Zhang Lang said distressedly: "This is also one of the important things you have to investigate. ”
Tian Feng bowed his forehead, indicating understanding, paused, and said with some doubts: "What if we guess wrong?" ”
Zhang Lang didn't think about it and said: "It's better to make mistakes a thousand times than let them succeed once." ”
Tian Feng said: "Yes, lord, is there anything else to order?" If not, the subordinates will go down to do things. ”
Zhang Lang suddenly asked: "Fu Hao, how many people are there in Moling's regular garrison now?" ”
Tian Feng said strangely: "Isn't there still 10,000 defenders?" How? ”
Zhang Lang was taken aback and said, "Isn't it equipped with 10,000 defenders and 10,000 guards?" ”
Tian Feng was puzzled: "Due to the attack on Jingzhou, 10,000 soldiers were specially transferred to the battlefield?" Is this still your own handwriting? Many of the soldiers died on the battlefield, and the rest stayed in Gangneung to help Zhongdeok clean up. ”
Zhang Lang stomped back and forth two steps, his expression was obviously a little anxious, and said, "Then which city has troops recently?" ”
Tian Feng thought for a while and said, "There are about 5,000 men and horses in Niuzhu, and there are also 3,000 soldiers in Nanxu, but they are all in Tuntian." ”
Zhang Lang waved his hand and said, "Quickly give me an order and transfer all of them back to Moling." In the matter of Tuntian, let the local people take care of it first. ”
Tian Feng also understood the urgency of the matter, stopped talking, hurriedly said goodbye, burned his eyebrows, and went out to do errands.
Zhang Lang watched Tian Feng leave, and suddenly shouted outside the door: "Han Juzi." ”
"Han Juzi is here." With an answer, like a cat shadow, a big man wrapped in a black power suit appeared.
Zhang Lang said coldly: "You immediately send a dozen or so clever guards to find out to me whether Cao Ren's army is based on the original troops, or whether the Hebei army occupies most of the men." Remember, give me a reply as soon as possible. ”
Han Juzi said confidently: "Don't worry, my subordinates will definitely give you a satisfactory answer." ”
Zhang Lang's brows widened slightly: "You go down, by the way, call Han Shan, I have something to ask him." ”
Han Juzi retreated, and when he was young, Han Shan hurried in.
When Zhang Lang saw him come in, he said: "Han Shan, you immediately bring someone to start a carpet search for me, within a radius of a hundred miles from Moling, if there is a trace of special movement, you will immediately report back to me, in fact, you must pay special attention to see if there are any large numbers of rogues, bandits, and so on in the surrounding area recently." ”
Han Shan said he understood and strode out.
Zhang Lang breathed a sigh of relief, remembering Lu Bu's gloomy eyes and smug expression when he left, under Zhang Lang's cold appearance, his heart burned with anger and desire, and his body exuded an astonishing murderous aura. If Lu Bu was in front of Zhang Lang now, he would definitely be surprised that he would have such a strong murderous aura with a smile on his face.
Zhang Lang thought that he was not bad for Lu Bu, and he endured him in many things. If he found out that Lu Bu was joking with himself now, even if he was busy and frightened, Zhang Lang would smile bitterly and admit it. But if Lu Bu really wants to betray himself, he will definitely not be soft, when it is said that Guo Huan has made a mistake, the consequence is that Zhen Mi is cold and indifferent to him. If you continue to make a mistake today, I'm afraid that you won't have a good time. He Lu Bu You are the first warrior in the late Han Dynasty, and the first fierce general immediately, as long as you dare to be my enemy and betray me, I will make you ruined.
Thinking of this, Zhang Lang suddenly laughed, but he laughed extremely cruelly.
(To be continued)