Zhang Liao hesitated and briefly described how they intercepted the letter and were ambushed by Xiahou Dun.
After hearing this, Xu Bang was stunned.
"General, this matter really has nothing to do with us. We definitely did not contact Cao Mengde and work with him to deal with Marquis Wen!"
He explained quickly.
Seeing Xu Si's behavior, Zhang Liao still believed it.
But he couldn't make the decision, so he smiled bitterly and said,
"It doesn't matter whether I believe it or not. The most important thing is that Marquis Wen doesn't believe it."
"In my opinion, sir, it's better to go back and persuade Zhang Miao quickly."
After saying this, he pulled the reins and retreated towards the army.
Seeing this, Xu Bang could only sigh helplessly, and then quickly galloped towards the city.
…
After Chen Gong listened to Xu Bang's report, his heart sank!
He naturally knew that there was no way Zhang Miao could join forces with Cao Cao to deceive Lu Bu!
Then there is only one possibility. Xiahou Dun had already known in advance that they were going to betray Cao Cao and went to meet Lu Bu.
So he deliberately let Lu Bu seize the letter and sent troops to ambush Lu Bu.
Use this to drive a wedge between the Yanzhou nobles and Lu Bu!
Zhang Miao's expression also changed drastically.
"Gongtai! This...this...how did Xiahou Dun know about it?"
It was only in the past few days that they decided to join forces with Lu Bu.
Unless Xiahou Dun had predicted in advance that they would join forces with Lu Bu, otherwise, they would never have reacted in such a timely manner!
Absolutely!
But who is it?
Guo Jia?
Impossible, he followed Cao Cao to Xuzhou.
If he had foreseen this in advance, he would never have suggested that Cao Cao attack Tao Qian.
Xun Yu?
Not possible either.
He is good at internal affairs, but not proficient in strategy.
Or is it Cheng Yu?
Not likely either.
Chen Gong thought about the people who worked for Cao Cao in Yanzhou, but he couldn't confirm who could predict events like a god!
But now is not the time to think about that.
He took a deep breath, suppressed the shock in his heart, and said in a deep voice,
"Prefect, no matter how Xiahou Dun knows, the top priority is to think about what to do next!"
Although Cao Cao is on an expedition to Xuzhou, it won't be long before the news that Zhang Miao and others intend to betray him will reach his ears.
After he led his army to attack Yanzhou, all that awaited Zhang Miao and the others was death.
But now Lu Bu fell into Xiahou Dun's plan to alienate him and fell out with Zhang Miao!
This is troublesome!
"How do I know what to do?"
Zhang Miao was a little confused and looked at Chen Gong.
"Mr. Gongtai, do you have any good ideas?"
Chen Gong frowned and paced back and forth. After a moment, he suddenly raised his head.
"Prefect, we might as well surrender to Lu Bu!"
"Surrender to Lu Bu?"
Zhang Miao was stunned.
"In the final analysis, all this is just a misunderstanding!"
Chen Gong explained,
"As long as we offer the city and surrender, we can gain Marquis Wen's trust. When the time comes to put an end to the past, we can still deal with Cao Cao together!"
"Brother Gongtai is right!"
"Prefect, let's surrender!"
Xu Si, Wang Kai and others also expressed their agreement.
Zhang Miao was a little hesitant.
Lü Bu led the army and came aggressively to investigate.
What if he sacrifices the city and surrenders, but the angry Lu Bu cuts him off?
He is known as "Lu Bu among men, red rabbit among horses, Fang Tian draws a halberd and stabs his adoptive father".
Chen Gong saw Zhang Miao's worry and said quickly,
"Although Lu Bu is a little arrogant, he is not unreasonable. We just need to explain it clearly, and everything will be fine."
"Besides, with our strength, do you think the prefect can stop Lu Bu's army?"
Zhang Miao shook his head.
Lu Bu is unparalleled in bravery and his subordinates are all brave and good at fighting. They will never be able to defend.
"Even if we really defend, what will happen to the prefect when Cao A comes back hiding it?"
Chen Gong continued.
Based on Zhang Miao's understanding of Cao Cao, Cao Cao would never spare him lightly!
Thinking of this, he hurriedly said,
"Then follow what Gongtai said! Xu Si, please go out of the city to see Lu Bu and tell us that you are willing to surrender to the city tomorrow!"
"I obey my orders!"
Xu Bang didn't dare to neglect, got up and left.
"The prefect is wise!"
Chen Gong breathed a sigh of relief, and his heart dropped.
…
Chen stayed outside the city.
On a hillside.
Cao's army led by Xiahou Dun was stationed here.
Yang Ling sat leisurely in the tent while Mi Zhen poured tea for him.
The Yanzhou nobles are about to fall out with Cao Cao, and they will be in danger as long as they are in Yanzhou.
Yang Ling simply took Mi Zhen with him and followed Xiahou Dun's army.
At this moment, there was a sound of footsteps outside, and Xiahou Dun walked in excitedly.
As soon as he saw Yang Ling, he couldn't help but grin.
"As expected, Lu Bu and Zhang Miao fell out and led an army to surround Chenliucheng!"
Yes, this plan is exactly what Yang Ling had in mind!
Once Lu Bu and Zhang Miao join forces, even if Cao Cao can eventually take back Yanzhou, his vitality will be greatly damaged!
So Yang Ling came up with a plan to divorce!
He ordered Xiahou Dun to forge the letter and let Lu Bu capture it and take it away.
Then he suggested that Xiahou Dun stop on the way and launch a surprise attack on Lu Bu!
Lu Bu is brave and foolhardy, suspicious and impulsive.
After this operation, he will definitely be extremely angry with Zhang Miao!
The outcome was exactly as Yang Ling expected. The alliance between Lu Bu and Zhang Miao completely collapsed before it was even formed!
Mi Zhen, who was standing by, also had brilliant eyes.
Yang Ling not only has business acumen, but also predicts and controls the situation so accurately.
Zhang Miao could even calculate in advance that he would invite Lu Bu to take over Yanzhou.
The most important thing is that he can also come up with strategies to destroy the Zhang Lu alliance.
Simply a genius!
Only such a person is worthy of being my husband!
Mi Zhen thought secretly.
"Sir, what should we do next? Should we just wait for them to fight?"
Xiahou Dun said respectfully.
Yang Ling thought for a while, shook his head and said,
"It doesn't matter that Lu Bu suffered a loss, but as long as Zhang Miao can lose face and surrender, he and Lu Bu can still cooperate."
"so what should I do now?"
"It's very simple."
Yang Ling smiled, stood up, and walked outside.
Xiahou Dun, Mi Zhen, and Zhao Yun followed him.
Yang Ling stood on the hillside, looked at Chenliucheng not far away, and uttered four words:
"Add fuel to the fire!"
…
Lu Bu is in the army.
"Marquis Wen, in order to show our sincerity, our governor has decided to surrender the city tomorrow!"
Xu Bang said respectfully.
Upon hearing this, Lu Bu said with suspicion,
"You really didn't join forces with Cao Cao to deal with me?"
"Absolutely true!"
Xu Bang nodded quickly and said with a wry smile,
"This is all Xiahou Dun's plan!"
Lu Bu touched his chin and fell into thought, his face uncertain.
Gao Shun on the side came forward and whispered,
"Marquis Wen, seeing how sincere Zhang Miao's attitude is, maybe it's really a divorce tactic used by Cao Cao."
