Zhang Lang frowned and asked, "Wang Kuang left without permission?" ”

The herald nodded and said, "In addition, according to the information obtained by Hou Dexuan, Wang Kuang seems to have been in contact with unknown forces. The prime minister suspected that Wang Kuang had reached some secret agreement with someone who wanted to be unfavorable to the prime minister. ”

Zhang Lang was not surprised at all when he heard this, after all, that Wang Kuang could never be willing to serve his own side, which of the princes of this era has no ambition, and which one is willing to live under others?

It's just that which side of the force is Wang Kuang secretly contacting?

Is it Gongsun Chan? It's a bit possible, but it's not likely, after all, Gongsun Chan is in a very disadvantageous position in the face of his father, if Wang Kuang wants to speculate, how could he choose Gongsun Chan's side?

So is it Cao Cao? Quite possibly. Cao Cao has now captured Qingzhou, and his military prestige has swelled rapidly, and it is very likely that he wants to make a move against himself at this moment.

And if you want to do it against yourself, it is naturally very useful to win over Wang Kuang's important force.

But in this matter, other princes, especially Dong Zhuo, also have motives. Although he can't take care of himself now, it is impossible for him to be willing to watch his own side quickly sit big, and it is very possible to make some means and make some stumbling blocks.

After thinking about it, he couldn't figure out who Wang Kuang had contact with, so he shook his head and put this matter behind him for the time being. He looked at the herald and asked, "If our army does not move, who will warn Cao Cao?" ”

The herald clenched his fists and said: "The prime minister has ordered General Ju Yi and the trial division to lead 200,000 troops south to the Yellow River to guard against Cao Cao, and at the same time ordered General Chun Yuqiong to lead a group of soldiers and horses into the Tiger Prison Pass and wait for it. ”

Zhang Lang nodded and muttered, "If it is arranged like this, although Cao Cao's strength is strong, he should have no chance to take advantage of it." But in this way, Daddy has little advantage over Gongsun Zhan. I am afraid that the war will turn into a stalemate. ”

After thinking for a while, he said to the herald: "Go back and tell Dad, don't worry about Wang Kuang, I won't let Wang Kuang have a chance." ”

The herald clenched his fists and hurried away.

Zhang Langle turned his horse's head, raised his right hand and shouted: "The whole army listens to the order, the front team becomes the rear team, and returns to Taiyuan!" ”

"The front team has become the back team, return to Taiyuan! The front team becomes the back team, return to Taiyuan! The shouts of ......" continued one after another, and the entire army turned around and returned to Taiyuan.

On the other side, Wang Kuang led an army of 80,000 to return to Hanoi County. As soon as he returned, he received a report that Zhang Lang's troops, who had been going south, had suddenly turned back halfway and returned to Taiyuan.

Wang Kuang frowned and muttered, "How could this Yuan Mai suddenly turn back?" Could it be because he received an order from Yuan Shao? And Yuan Shao is already suspicious of me? ”

The middle-aged man standing below with a long beard and a white face in a scribe's robe hugged his fist at Wang Kuang and said, "My lord, we did not follow Yuan Shao's orders, but suddenly returned to Hanoi County.

Although the lord used the old lady's serious illness as an excuse, Yuan Shao was afraid that he would not believe it!

Yuan Mai's soldiers went south under Yuan Shao's military order, and if there was no Yuan Shao's order, how could he dare to return to Taiyuan without authorization. So it can be seen from this incident that Yuan Shao has become suspicious of the lord. ”

The man who spoke, named Wang Lin, was Wang Kuang's clansman and the most resourceful figure under Wang Kuang's command. Wang Kuang worked for Yuan Shao before, and now he is out of Yuan Shao's collusion with others, these are all from this Wang Lin's plan.

Wang Kuang frowned, then smiled: "Don't worry too much, I have expected this situation a long time ago." If Yuan Shao didn't react to my actions, it would be really strange! ”

Wang Lin showed a look of admiration, hugged his fists and said: "The lord is famous!" Then he said: "Since Yuan Mai did not go south to Luoyang, our plan to seize Taiyuan and other places must also be changed accordingly."

The subordinates thought that the general Fang Yue could lead 30,000 horses and horses, deliberately make a big fanfare, under the banner of the lord, and go to Shangdang, so that Yuan Mai thought that we were going to attack Taiyuan.

When Luoyang received the news that our army was massing in Shangdang to prepare for an attack on Taiyuan, it would not have thought that our real target was actually Luoyang, and the lord led the main force to cross the Yellow River and attack Luoyang with lightning speed.

There is a good chance that this battle will be successful! ”

Wang Kuang's eyes lit up, and he exclaimed excitedly: "Okay, good! Luoyang is the capital of the Han Dynasty and the most prosperous place in the world! If you can capture Luoyang, it will be better than ten states! Okay, that's it? ”

Immediately, he ordered someone to call the general Fang Yue, a burly and fierce general, and said to him: "Fang Yue, you immediately lead 20,000 horses to the party,

Join up with the defenders there, play the banner of our headquarters, make a big fanfare, and pretend that our army is gathering on the party to prepare to attack Taiyuan! Act now, don't make a mistake! ”

Fang Yue clenched his fists and promised, and left quickly.

Wang Kuang thought for a while, called the herald, and shouted: "Immediately send an order to the whole army, assemble secretly, and wait for orders." The herald answered and retreated.

Wang Kuang said to Wang Lin: "I want to go to Sima's house, do you think it's appropriate now?" ”

The Sima family, a famous family in Hanoi, Wang Kuang, as the Taishou of Hanoi, has long wanted to recruit the Sima family into his command, but the Sima family has always put on a detached attitude and does not seem to want to participate in the melee between the princes, so Wang Kuang has not succeeded.

Wang Lin pondered: "Whenever the lord goes, it will give them a great face for the Sima family, and there is nothing inappropriate." The attitude of the Sima family is clearly that they want to escape from the world, but they are actually for self-protection, and they don't want to cause the family to suffer disasters because of the disputes in the world!

If the lord wants to persuade the Sima family to surrender, he must let them understand the truth that there are no eggs under the nest. When the princes are fighting for hegemony today, no one wants to be alone, and if they want to survive in this torrent that sweeps the world, the only way to do so is to serve the victorious side. ”

Wang Kuang nodded approvingly, and praised: "What you said is so good! That's it?! Then he said fiercely: "Plus this time, I have personally invited me three times!" If you want to refuse again, then you don't know how to lift! ”

Turning his head to Wang Lin, he said, "Come with me to Sima's house!" ”

Later that day, Wang Kuang and Wang Lin were escorted by a team of officers and soldiers to a simple but spacious house.

When Wang Kuang saw this mansion, he couldn't help but sigh: "This Sima family mansion actually occupies one-sixth of the area of my Hanoi City, and the scale is far more than my Taishou Mansion!" ”

Wang Lin said with a smile: "The Sima family has lived in Hanoi for generations, and it is the most famous family in Hanoi, so it is normal to have such a scale!" ”

Wang Kuang snorted and went straight to the gate of Sima's house. Wang Lin, who was immediately on the side, shouted at the strong men who guarded the door: "The lord is coming, why don't you go and ask your master to come out to greet you!" ”