While Meng Huo was discussing countermeasures, people were also flashing in the camps of the Huo family and the Cuan family. People who were interested secretly gathered together to discuss how to deal with Yong Kai's surrender.
"Hmph, Zhuge Liang dared to frame me. He is so cunning and shameless." After hearing the report from the sergeant, Yong Kai also quickly summoned his confidants to discuss the matter.
He knew that this matter was not a trivial matter. If he did not find a way to eliminate the rumors, he would be afraid that the morale of the army would be unstable and everyone would become suspicious. At that time, he would be defeated by internal strife without the troops attacking him.
"Master Fu, do we really...really want to surrender...surrender to the imperial court?" While Yong Kai was pondering, suddenly a confidant general under his command asked weakly.
"It's a bunch of nonsense. If others don't know, don't you know that I'm fighting to the death with the imperial court." Yong Kai said angrily.
In fact, he had also thought about surrendering, but the crime of colluding with the foreign enemy Soochow, killing important officials of the court, and raising troops to rebel was not a small crime. As the mastermind, he could only die if he surrendered to the court. So now he can no longer look back and can only walk to the dark side.
"Don't take chances, our Yong family can't turn back." Yong Kai roared while looking at everyone in the tent.
Most of these people are Yong Kai's relatives, and their wealth and lives are naturally tied to him. Everyone also understands the consequences of surrendering, and the thought of surrendering at this moment is only temporary.
"Don't worry, Mr. Fu, I will live and die with you." Everyone quickly expressed their loyalty.
Yong Kai said: "I have to be very careful with you, but the most urgent thing is to explain to each family."
"My lord, why don't you hold a banquet in the city tomorrow, and personally tell each family how they feel about it. This will surely relieve everyone's suspicions." Suddenly someone offered a suggestion.
Yong Kai pondered for a long time and couldn't think of any other way, so he nodded and said: "Just do it like this."
On the second day, Yong Kai sent people to various camps to invite the heads of the families to the banquet. However, the Huo family, the Cuan family, Meng Huo and others seemed to have a tacit understanding, and they all refused to come on the grounds of physical discomfort, so they only sent a few lieutenants over. Handle.
"Hmph, these people really deceived me so much. Not only did they not come in person, they actually sent out sentries to spy on me in my camp." Yong Kai slapped the desk angrily, shaking the decorations on it to the ground.
The man who proposed the plan last night came forward and said, "Calm down the governor. It seems that the suspicions in the hearts of each family are greater than we thought. This matter needs to be re-planned."
Yong Kai snorted and said: "How to plan? This matter cannot be delayed. If it is delayed any longer, everyone's suspicion will become more and more serious."
"Prefect, since the heads of the generals of each family are not coming to the banquet, we have to give their representatives a good explanation. In addition, the prefect can personally write a letter to express his feelings and clarify the interests, and ask their people to take it back."
Yong Kai nodded and said feebly: "That's all we have now."
In the barracks of the Yirenzhong army, Meng Huo paced back and forth in the tent with an anxious look on his face, apparently waiting for his men who were attending the banquet to come back. He and Yong Kai had known each other since childhood and were close friends. This time he joined the rebellion with Yong Kai. In addition to his own personal calculations, he also had a lot to do with his friendship with Yong Kai.
"Brother Yan, don't you think it would be bad if I didn't go to the banquet?" Meng Huo still cared about affection and face.
Meng Yan comforted him and said, "Brother, don't worry about it. The current situation is unclear, so we don't know what Yong Kai is thinking about hosting the banquet. If it is the Hongmen Banquet, then if we go there, won't we be falling into a trap?"
Seeing that Meng Huo had some realization, Meng Yan continued: "Besides, I have found out clearly that the Huo family and the Cuan family just randomly sent people to deal with the problem. They are Han people who don't trust each other, so we should be careful. good."
"That's fine, that's all we can do now. But if we wrongly accuse Brother Yongkai, I won't have the face to see each other again in the future."
Meng Yan shook his head and continued: "This matter is related to the lives of our Meng family and tens of thousands of people. It is right for me to be more cautious. Mr. Yongfu will understand my brother's feelings when he learns the whole story."
"Yes, so many people's lives and fortunes depend on you, so you should be more careful." After hearing Meng Yan's reminder, Meng Huo felt much better.
"By the way, have you done that?" Meng Huo asked.
Meng Yan said: "Brother, don't worry, our people all left the city last night. I believe we will hear back soon."
"Well, I feel relieved now." Meng Huo nodded and said with emotion: "Well, it's time to find a way out."
After that, he murmured to himself: "Brother Yongkai, if the rumors are false, I will definitely bear the thorn and plead guilty."
In a military tent in the front camp of the Han army, Yang Qing closed his eyes and meditated after listening to Wu Que's report. After a moment, he opened his eyes and said, "It seems that Yong Kai and the others are really in chaos."
Wu Que said: "Exactly, according to the news from Xizuo, today Yong Kai held a banquet and Meng Huo and others did not go there in person."
"Okay, it seems that the Prime Minister's strategy is really effective." Yang Qing stroked his palms and said with a smile, "I will go and report to the Prime Minister right now."
"That's just the way it is."
In the commander's tent, Yang Qing told Zhuge Liang the situation in Qin Zang City in one breath, then stepped aside and listened to his reaction.
Unexpectedly, before Zhuge Liang could speak, Yang Yi, who was sitting next to him, stood up and said, "Prime Minister, the alienation plan has taken effect. I'm afraid the rebels will start fighting among themselves soon."
Zhuge Liang nodded and said with a smile: "Yong Kai and others are suspicious of themselves, and they don't even want to meet each other. It seems that the plan has been completed. But we can't just rest and wait, we have to add fire to make them hurry up." Get into chaos.”
"What does the Prime Minister mean?" Yang Yi asked. ,
Zhuge Liang smiled and said nothing, and after a moment he said: "Mighty Lord, Mingzhi, what should you two do next in your opinion?"
Yang Yi and Yang Qing looked at each other and both knew that Prime Minister Zhuge was interested in taking the exam. Although the two of them had a normal relationship and had no grudges, they both wanted to succeed Zhuge Liang, so they both knew who could answer the question better at this moment. If you have the right skills, you will take the lead in the competition.
Yang Yi was always quick-witted. In order to gain the upper hand, he spoke first: "Prime Minister, I think we can follow the previous plan and issue divorce documents to Meng Huo, Huo family and Cuan family, so that Yong Kai misunderstands that they are the real ones." If we really want to surrender, the rebels will be even more suspicious, and internal strife will not be far away."
Zhuge Liang hummed after hearing this, and then asked Yang Qing, "What do you think Mingzhi?"
"Prime Minister, Yang Canjun's method is quite subtle. If it can be realized, the rebels will definitely fight among themselves."
When Yang Yi saw that Yang Qing admired her suggestion, she couldn't help but feel a little proud, but she only smiled as she caressed her beard.
"It's just that Qing is a little worried. I hope the prime minister and the army can read the details carefully."
Hearing what Yang Qing said, Yang Yi's smile suddenly stopped and she couldn't help but ask: "Oh? I wonder what makes you worried?"
"Prime Minister, join the army. If we let Yong Kai misunderstand that Meng Huo and others are surrendering again, will it be self-defeating and allow them to see through our plan, so as to clear up the past and eliminate suspicion?"
"This..." Yang Yi was a little speechless, but I have to say that Yang Qing's words still make sense. The situation is very good at the moment, but it will be unsightly if it is self-defeating.
Yang Yi's face looked a little ugly, but Zhuge Liang still looked calm and asked Yang Qing: "This statement is reasonable, and I have to guard against it. But Mingzhi, what's your approach?"
"Prime Minister, there are two camps outside the city. One is guarded by Yong Kai's people, and the other is guarded by people from the Huo family. Tomorrow our army can go to attack these two camps and attack the Huo family's with elite troops and strong generals. As for Yong's The one from the family is showing off on the outside, but is actually bluffing, which will make the other families even more convinced that Yong Kai has secretly surrendered." Yang Qing replied with a smile.
"Good." Zhuge Liang also smiled and said: "This method is in my opinion. Let's do it like this tomorrow." After that, he turned to Yang Yi and said: "Master Wei, just follow Mingzhi's method to issue orders and arrange things."
"No." Yang Yi glanced at Yang Qing and responded with her hands in hand.
