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Both Fazheng and Wang Lei are arranged in the expensive hotel, but unlike the Jiangdong envoy, Fazheng and Wang Lei each live in a yard, and the two are far apart. This arrangement is mainly to facilitate the private communication between Fazheng and Jingzhou.

Wang Lei is an old-fashioned and cautious person. After he moved in, the first thing he did was to send the three maids away, and even the steward was not allowed to enter the courtyard. He only used his two attendants. Perhaps it can be said that he was cautious. , he was very worried that both the steward and the maid were internal agents arranged by Jingzhou.

In fact, Wang Lei doesn't know what his mission is?The mission Liu Zhang gave them was to make peace with Jingzhou, and jointly eradicate Liu Bei's stronghold in Badong, Wucheng, and at the same time lay the foundation for the first meeting between the two state shepherds of Jingshu.

Wang Lei is also very clear about Liu Zhang's thoughts. He wants to stir up a fight between Liu Jing and Liu Bei, and then Bashu will gain the benefits of the fisherman, but the matter is not that simple. If Liu Jing and Liu Bei are equal in strength, they may lose both. , but in fact, the difference in strength between the two is too great. Liu Jing can easily destroy Liu Bei, but he is not destroyed. This is obviously to use Liu Bei's pawn.

Secondly, Liu Zhang also wanted to set up relatives. The two met and formed an alliance, and then thought that Liu Jing would let Bashu go for the sake of brotherhood. If Liu Jing was so talkative, he would have accepted Cao Cao's suggestion to become the king of Xiangyang.

Wang Lei couldn't help sighing. Liu Zhang, as a dignified state shepherd, still had such childish ideas, which made him feel very frustrated. Sometimes he also hoped that Bashu could change to a wise master.

But although Liu Zhang is a bit weak and cowardly, he is still very good in general. At least the people of Bashu can live and work in peace and contentment under his rule, and the bureaucrats don't have to worry that he will severely and cruelly deprive them of their property and lives. .

If Bashu changes to a strong and ambitious monarch, I am afraid that Bashu will become the cornerstone of his struggle for the world. Taxes will be increased, food will be plundered, strong men will be conscripted, and the peaceful and comfortable life of Bashu people will never return.

And Liu Jing is just such a strong and ambitious person. If he takes control of Bashu, Bashu will definitely become his food and taxation center, and the people of Bashu will suffer and be exploited. This is something Wang Lei never wants to see. He would rather choose Liu Zhang as the prince. [

But Liu Jing's hand has reached into Bashu, and Sima Yi's appearance in Chengdu itself shows Liu Jing's concern for Bashu. Unfortunately, Liu Zhang can't see the danger in front of him, and wants to take advantage of Jingzhou.

Wang Lei was distracted and buried his face deeply in his palms. At this time, one of his attendants came in with a pot of freshly brewed tea, poured the tea and said with a smile: "What a coincidence, I met you just now. The steward in the yard next door had a chat, sir, guess who lives next door?"

Wang Lei was taken aback, he knew that there were guests in the courtyard next door, but he didn't know why, but people who can live in expensive hotels must not be ordinary people, Wang Lei suddenly felt a little curiosity, and asked: "Who is the person next door?"

"I heard it's Zhang Hong, the chief historian of Jiangdong."

'Zhang Hong! Wang Lei was pleasantly surprised. It turned out to be Zhang Hong, who is famous all over the world. He was a famous scholar and scholar whom he had admired since he was a boy. When Jiang Dong came to Jingzhou to negotiate, he became more interested, and asked again: "Did you say when Zhang Changshi will leave?"

"It seems to be leaving tonight. The steward has already gone to arrange a boat for him."

Wang Lei thought for a while and got up and said, "I'll go and have a look!"

He walked slowly to the gate of the next courtyard with his hands behind his back, and saw that the courtyard was brightly lit, and several servants were carrying boxes and cages, and it seemed that they were about to leave, Wang Lei walked into the courtyard and smiled, "Excuse me, is Zhang Changshi here? "

An old man stood up from behind a big box. He looked at Wang Lei and asked with a smile, "I am Zhang Hong. May I ask who is your Excellency?"

Wang Lei hastily cupped his hands and saluted, "Student Wang Lei from the middle of Shu has long heard of Duke Zhang's Confucianism, so I'm here to pay him a visit!"

'Wang tired? ’ Zhang Hong raised his head and thought for a while, then suddenly smiled and said, “Are you working for Wang Gongxian in Yizhou?”

"It's the students!"

"Since it is in Yizhou, why is it in Xiangyang?"

"The student is sent to Jingzhou by Liuzhou Mu's order, so he lives next door."

Zhang Hong chuckled, "It turned out to be the envoy from Yizhou. It's a coincidence. It's a good thing...I'm about to leave, but I have some time, so why not sit in the room!" [

At this time, Lu Su quickly walked into the yard, bowed and said, "Chang Shi, the boat is ready, please get on board!"

"Wait a minute, I just met a little friend and I want to talk to him!" Zhang Hong gave Wang Lei a meaningful look and smiled.

"Excuse me, Mr. Zhang, who is this?" Wang Lei saw that Lu Su did not look like a servant, and he was clearly a high-ranking Confucian official with a crown and a broad robe. He couldn't help asking with interest.

"Come on! Let me introduce you."

Zhang Hong pulled Lu Su over and said with a smile, "This is Lu Zijing, the deputy governor of the Jiangdong Navy, and the official is the lieutenant of the Zan Army."

Wang Lei was respectful, and quickly saluted, "It turns out that it is Lu Zijing, a famous official from Jiangdong. Wang Lei is disrespectful."

Zhang Hong gave Lu Su a wink, and said with a smile: "This talented man in the middle of Shu is Yizhou who is engaged in Wang Gongxian. He was sent to Jingzhou by Liu Yizhou's order. I want to have a talk with him. Come with Zijing." Bar!"

Lu Su hurriedly saluted Wang Lei and said with a smile, "I would like to have a talk with Wang Shijun."

The three went back to the room and sat down. Zhang Hong ordered his attendants to serve tea again. He asked with concern: "Didn't Liu Yizhou always dislike Liu Jing and kiss Uncle Liu? Why did he send Gongxian to Jingzhou?"

Wang Lei's thoughts are very delicate. He heard Zhang Hong call Liu Jing by his name directly. I couldn't help but startled, did the negotiation between Jiangdong and Jingzhou break down?

He suppressed the curiosity in his heart, leaned forward and replied: "The main reason is that my master discovered Liu Bei's ambition to seek Bashu, so he specially ordered me and the French army to come to Xiangyang to contact the Marquis of Chu, hoping that the two companies will cooperate to deal with Liu Bei."

Zhang Hong sighed slightly, "If you want to cooperate with Liu Jing, isn't that just seeking skin from a tiger?"

Zhang Hong's words about seeking skin from a tiger touched Wang Lei's heart, and he immediately had a good impression of Zhang Hong in his heart. He pondered for a moment and asked, "Does Mr. Zhang think that Liu Jing will take the opportunity to attack Bashu?"

Zhang Hong sneered, "He really wanted to, but it's a pity."

Speaking of this, Zhang Hong stopped the next words dramatically, and suddenly whetted Wang Lei's appetite. He quickly got up and gave a deep salute, "Can Mr. Zhang express it?"

Zhang Hong just smiled, but refused to say any more, so Wang Lei could only ask, "I wonder how the negotiations between Jiangdong and Jingzhou are progressing?"

Zhang Hong shook his head, and Lu Su beside him said bitterly: "The interests of the two sides are too different, so we can't talk about it again. The key is that Liu Jing has no sincerity in negotiating. He is sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight, waiting for the opportunity to seize Jiangdong!"

"Zijing, don't talk nonsense!" Zhang Hong shouted sharply.

Lu Su was too frightened to say anything, bowed his head and remained silent, Zhang Hong smiled apologetically, "It's about Jiangdong's secrets, I can't say more, but I can say a word responsibly, although Liu Jing has the heart to seize Bashu, but He will not attack Bashu within two or three years, he will only pretend to be reconciled with Bashu, and give Liu Yizhou some small favors to dispel his vigilance, once he solves Jiangdong's worries, he will definitely raid Bashu."

Zhang Hong spoke very sincerely and seriously, Wang Lei nodded silently, he already felt that he had just arrived at Lu Su's point, and Liu Jing had no sincerity in negotiating, and was sitting on the mountain watching tigers fighting, preparing to seize Jiangdong.

That is to say, there is a problem within Jiangdong, which is why Zhang Hong said that although Liu Jing wanted to take over Bashu, he couldn't take care of it for a while, and Jingzhou would go west in two or three years.

At this time, Zhang Hong sighed, stood up and said, "We have to rush back to Jiangdong overnight, so we won't talk much. I wish Gongxian can complete his mission."

Wang Lei also got up quickly and cupped his hands: "I also wish Zhang Gong and Zijing a smooth journey!"

Zhang Hong and Lu Su left, and Wang Lei paced back and forth in the yard alone. It should be said that he gained a lot tonight. Zhang Hong proved Liu Jing's ambitions for Bashu from the side, and even Jiangdong people could see it, let alone Is it one of us?

But he still felt a little puzzled by Zhang Hong's assertion, "Liu Jing will not go westward to Bashu within two or three years." Why is it impossible for Liu Jing to go westward within two or three years?Is it true that as Lu Su said, Liu Jing wants to plot Jiangdong?

If this is the case, this is good news. Bashu can be given two or three years to prepare. As long as Liu Jing's army is fully prepared, Liu Jing's army may not be able to attack Bashu.If he continues to appease and seek peace like this, even if he is given ten years, he will still give up his foundation.

Thinking of this, Wang Lei couldn't help but feel burning. He wished he could rush back to Chengdu immediately, and persuade Liu Zhang to sever ties with Liu Jing and prepare for war with the power of the whole country. This is the only way for Bashu to protect itself.

At this time, his entourage brought a person in hurriedly, who came to salute and said: "I am Zhang Changshi's subordinate, and Chang Shi has a letter for the envoy!"

He presented a letter to Wang Lei, and Wang Lei took the letter and asked, "Where is your parent's history?"

"Reporting to the envoy, Chang Shi has already boarded the ship and returned to Jiangdong to prepare for the marriage of the Sun and Liu families."

"Oh? Are the Sun and Liu families going to get married?" Wang Lei asked in surprise.

"Exactly, this is a workaround adopted by my Marquis Wu who refuses to use the eldest son as a hostage. Hey! On the surface, the marriage is reconciled, but secretly preparing for war, what is this?"

The emissary refused to say any more and left. Wang Lei opened the letter, and Zhang Hong suggested in the letter that Yizhou should hurry up and prepare for the war. If this problem is solved, Liu Jing will have no worries about the future, and he will inevitably march westward. Bashu only has two years at most to prepare for the battle.

Wang Lei nodded silently. He made a decision to return to Chengdu tomorrow and report this important news to Zhou Mu.

While Wang Lei was thinking hard about how to persuade Liu Zhang to prepare for the war, in another courtyard, Fazheng was having a secret meeting with Dong Yun. Dong Yun was the son of Dong He and grew up in Bashu. It is because of this relationship that the two of them are honest.

"My lord's meaning is that he hopes to take over Yizhou at the least cost. He doesn't want to cause too much damage to Bashu."

Fazheng also smiled and said: "This is also our expectation. The damage to Bashu is too great, which is not conducive to the Chuhou's stability in Bashu, but we want to know when Jingzhou plans to send troops?"

Dong Yun sighed, "At least it will be next year. The battle of Chibi last year, and the battle with Jiangdong this year, the army and the people are exhausted, and the strength will continue to fight. We plan to start the Western Expedition next spring, so this year's task is to stabilize Liu Zhang, so that And the Lord."

Fazheng thought for a while and asked again: "Then what about the plan to attack Wucheng? Should it be postponed to next year?"

"No! Attacking Wucheng is the plan for this year. We will capture Wucheng for Bashu and return Jianping County and Yidu County to Bashu according to the promise given to Liu Zhang by Military Adviser Sima. The two sides will conclude an agreement of friendship and mutual assistance."

Fazheng frowned, this is what he wanted to remind Jingzhou, although he knew that Jingzhou's generosity was to "confuse" Liu Zhang, but being too generous and unreasonable would make Liu Zhang doubt Jingzhou's motives.

Thinking of this, Fazheng reminded Dong Yun: "If something goes wrong, it will make Liu Zhang suspicious. I suggest that we can use the method of food exchange to give up Jianping County and Yidu County. This is only reasonable."

Dong Yun laughed, "I'll discuss it with the lord again. I personally think this suggestion is good."

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