It was early summer, and the rolling Wuding River was lined with green willows. The lawns on both sides were bright green, and there were many unknown wild flowers dotted among them. They were colorful and beautiful. However, Zhang Yan, who rushed there on horseback, had no intention of watching them. , as soon as he got off the horse, his eyes immediately looked at the Acacia Pavilion covered by green willows. At this moment, there was a young man in white sitting in the pavilion in front of several people, drinking alone in his leisure time. He had never met him, but Zhang Yan determined the identity of this person at the first glance. He was definitely the new former general Gongsun Ming!
"Since Uncle Zhang is here, why don't you sit down and have a drink together?"
Gongsun Ming didn't pay attention to Zhang Yan's cautious gaze. His childish face was filled with a warm smile. Although he didn't stand up to greet him, he still leaned down and then raised his head slowly. He picked up the wine bottle and extended the invitation in a calm tone.
"Haha... Okay, I've heard for a long time that my virtuous nephew is a great talent. When I saw him today, he turned out to be extraordinary, so I had the audacity to bother him."
Zhang Yan is a heroic person. When she saw Gongsun Ming's extraordinary demeanor, she couldn't help but secretly applaud. Without any pretense, she laughed loudly and walked into the pavilion. She sat cross-legged opposite Gongsun Ming.
"Uncle Zhang is a close friend of my late father. This time he is not afraid of dangers and risking his life to save me in Youzhou. Such righteous heroes are rare in ancient times. Let my nephew thank Uncle Zhang first with a bottle of wine."
Gongsun Ming first picked up the wine jar and filled a bottle for Zhang Yan. Then he raised the wine bottle in front of him again, held it with both hands, saluted Zhang Yan, and thanked Zhang Yan with gratitude.
"Alas, it's a pity that Brother Bogui (Gongsun Zan's nickname) fell into Yuan's treacherous plot and ended up here. Zhang is really ashamed that he failed to arrive in time."
Zhang Yan couldn't help but blush after being thanked by Gongsun Ming. He not only remembered his friendship with Gongsun Zan in the past, but also thought that he had planned to kill the Gongsun clan in exchange for glory and wealth. It is really difficult to deserve Gongsun Ming's sincere gratitude for such a transfer.
"This is not Uncle Zhang's fault, it is actually destiny. Even though my late father has passed away, the spirit in heaven will still be deeply aware of Uncle Zhang's righteousness. My nephew will go ahead and say thank you to Uncle Zhang on behalf of my late father."
Gongsun Ming's acting skills were honed in his previous life, and he had already become proficient in them. Now when he plays the role of a dutiful son, he really looks like that. No, there are tears in the corners of his eyes.
"well……"
Seeing Gongsun Ming's behavior, Zhang Yan suddenly felt a little more guilty. However, she didn't know what to say for a while. In the end, she just sighed and drank silently with Gongsun Ming. One bottle is enough.
"If my nephew's prediction is correct, Liu and that little thief's envoy should be in Uncle Zhang's camp right now?"
After putting down the wine bottle, Gongsun Ming picked up the wine jar again, poured wine for Zhang Yan, and nodded casually.
"this……"
Zhang Yanzheng was feeling guilty. She was stunned when Gongsun Ming said this to Leng Buding, and she didn't know how to answer the question.
"Oh, Uncle Zhang, don't tell me. Let me let my nephew guess. Well, that boy must have persuaded Uncle Zhang to attack Fangcheng. He said that he would do his best to cooperate with the army, and even said that Thief Yuan would also fully cooperate. , when things are done, I will give my nephew the position of former general privately. Is your guess right?"
Before Zhang Yan could explain the reason, Gongsun Ming put down the wine jar, shook his large sleeves calmly, and continued to explain with a half-smile.
"Well……"
Zhang Yan didn't expect that Gongsun Ming would reveal the truth in one breath. When she was shocked, her first reaction was that there was a spy in the army, but when she thought about it again, she thought it was impossible. There was no other reason. Liu Fu's arrival was only more than half an hour ago. Except for Chu Ming, none of the people involved had ever left the Chinese army's tent, and Chu Ming had never met Gongsun Ming. From this point of view, Gongsun Ming Zhang Yan's guess was completely a reflection of his true ability. When he thought of this, sweat suddenly appeared on Zhang Yan's forehead.
"Liu and Xiao'er want to do something false to attack Guo. To use such low-level tactics in front of Uncle Zhang is to underestimate Uncle Zhang. This bastard has done his own evil and will undoubtedly die."
What Gongsun Ming said was just speculation, but when he saw Zhang Yan like this, he immediately knew that he had guessed correctly. He praised Zhang Yan without leaving any trace, but in fact he was pushing Zhang Yan to make a decision.
"As my nephew said, I detained the envoy for my uncle, and sent his head back to Liu and Xiao'er. Let's see if that guy still dares to come to Youzhou?"
Since Xingzang had been seen through by Gongsun Ming, Zhang Yan was so ashamed that she had no choice but to grit her teeth and say harsh words.
"Uncle Zhang, you don't have to be like this. Liu and my son are going to send their own merits and heads to Youzhou. How can you, my uncle and my nephew not welcome him? If we politely refuse him, we will be living up to this good intention."
What Gongsun Ming wanted was Zhang Yan's attitude. Of course, he had no intention of leaving Liu He alone. After all, that guy still had the title of Youzhou Mu, and his father and son had a high reputation among the people of Youzhou. , if you are free and easy, you will have to spend a lot of effort to win over the people in Youzhou. Instead of constantly cutting things into chaos, it is better to cut through the chaos quickly and neatly.
"Oh? How do you say this?"
Upon hearing what Gongsun Ming said, Zhang Yan's eyes couldn't help but light up, and she asked a question.
"Uncle Zhang might as well pretend to agree to Liu Hezhi's proposal and lure his whole army to come. You and I will attack together to prevent them from coming or going. In this way, Youzhou will be greatly defeated."
Gongsun Ming did not hide it. After smiling confidently, he immediately gave a clever trick to lure and annihilate Liu He's troops.
"This...if Yuan Benchu's army comes to cover up the enemy, then..."
Although Zhang Yan hated Liu He for deceiving her, firstly, considering the reputation of the Liu family and his son and Liu He's identity as Youzhou Mu, she was reluctant to kill Liu He. Secondly, she couldn't help but worry about what Yuan Shao would do. He was furious again, so he didn't dare to agree to Gongsun Ming's proposal.
"What was Uncle Zhang's original intention in raising the army?"
Seeing that Zhang Yan was hesitant, Gongsun Ming did not say anything to support him, but suddenly changed the subject.
"ah……"
Zhang Yan obviously couldn't keep up with Gongsun Ming's jumping thinking. For a moment, she didn't know how to answer. Her lips moved for a long time, but she couldn't say a word.
"Please ask Uncle Zhang for some advice."
Gongsun Ming waited for a moment with a smile on his face, but when he saw that Zhang Yanwu had not come back to his senses, he smiled and cupped his hands, and urged him with a sincere expression on his face.
