Chapter 488 Killing someone with a borrowed knife (4000)

Of course Wu Liang would not easily incorporate Zhang Shan into the Hu army.

Such a veteran Youzi is the least trustworthy. He could immediately sell Lu Bu to get preferential treatment because he was captured today, and then he could sell Wu Liang at any time if the situation changes in the future.

And Yang Wanli is actually just a special case.

It can be seen that among the backbone of the Hu army, everyone else quickly gained Wu Liang's trust and entered the innermost circle. Only Yang Wanli experienced several life-and-death tests until he visited Qi'ai Cemetery.

After that, he reluctantly joined in.

Therefore, it is definitely not easy to gain Wu Liang's trust, especially for someone like Zhang Shan.

"But General Wu, I want to stay with you..."

Seeing what Wu Liang said, Zhang Shan still had some illusions in his heart and said a little unwillingly.

"I decided this way for your own good."

Wu Liang said earnestly, "Unlike Yang Wanli at that time, now Lu Bu has become the envoy's 'adopted son'. Naturally, Lu Bu and I can be regarded as colleagues. Think about it, if I recruit you into the Qian army at this time."

, how will Lu Bu feel? If he goes to complain to the envoy, how should the envoy handle this matter? The envoy has always valued the unity of his generals, if you teach him to know that all the conflicts between us are caused by you.

, on one side is Lu Bu's 'adopted son', on the other side is I, the 'son-in-law', one palm and one back of our hands, with an insignificant you in between, what do you think will have the least impact on the emperor?"

"this……"

Hearing this, Zhang Shan understood what Wu Liang meant, and a look of worry appeared on his face.

"You were honest with me, so I didn't kill you and showed you two ways to survive."

Wu Liang patted Zhang Shan on the shoulder and said, "Either you run away to a place where Lu Bu can never find you, so Lu Bu can no longer pursue you; or we can pretend that nothing happened and you

You have never been captured by me. After you have found out the information, you can continue to go back to Lu Bu to be your scout, and by the way, be my spy. From now on, you will be popular. The choice is entirely up to you, I will never force you."

"In addition, I can promise you that I will leave a place for you in the Hu army. If one day Lu Bu reaches a dead end or separates from the envoy, then there will be no such obstacles and you can come at any time.

Surrender to me; and if one day Lu Bu's power becomes overwhelming, you can continue to stay with Lu Bu safely. This is a bet on both sides for you, and you will have one more choice in the future. Why not?

Woolen cloth?"

Naturally, this is writing a bad check to Zhang Shan.

To be honest, due to the appearance of him as a time traveler, the situation in the world has changed a lot. Even Wu Liang himself is unable to completely determine the direction in which the situation will develop.

And a little person like Zhang Shan is naturally even more precarious in such an unpredictable whirlpool.

Not to mention that Wu Liang would never accept him, even if he was given a chance, he might not be able to survive until that day...

"..."

Zhang Shan had already wrinkled his face, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.

Wu Liang didn't say anything more. He sat down again and slowly drank tea.

After a while.

"What General Wu said makes sense, but I don't know how the villain will deliver information to General Wu in the future, and how will he receive General Wu's reward?"

The long-term experience in the army not only turned Zhang Shan into a veteran, but the cruel war also honed his bachelor's way of thinking, and he finally accepted Wu Liang's proposal.

"Dian Wei, take him to Yang Wanli and let him arrange this matter."

Wu Liang turned around and said to Dian Wei.

Yang Wanli had served as a scout in Lu Bu's army, so he naturally had some understanding of Lu Bu's group and the behavior of these scouts. If he wanted to arrange such espionage activities, it would naturally be easier to do everything.

The most important thing is, precisely because of his understanding, Yang Wanli is less likely to be fooled by Zhang Shan.

In fact, even if I hold on to Zhang Shan's pigtails, what news will come from Zhang Shan in the future?

Wu Liang may not believe everything. He must carefully screen and judge what can be believed and what needs to be investigated urgently. Sometimes it is even just used as a reference to understand the situation, lest Zhang Shan becomes a double agent in a sudden move, and both sides

He deceived him and used him as a gun instead.

but no matter.

This is better than killing Zhang Shan.

Lü Bu sent Zhang Shan here, so he already had some curiosity about Wu Liang.

Fortunately, Lu Bu doesn't pay too much attention to Wu Liang now, otherwise it would be impossible to send Zhang Shan alone.

And if Zhang Shan never comes back, then Lu Bu will naturally become more curious, and even start to pay attention to Wu Liang. If not, more people will be sent to investigate, and they must find out the details of Wu Liang. This will be very important to Wu Liang.

Of course, it is a bit troublesome, and some things even need to be done with more care and preparation to deceive others.

It's better to be like this now, once and for all.

…

After sending Zhang Shan away, Wu Liang immediately gathered his troops to prepare for the expedition.

This time their destination was the "Northern Tang Dynasty" of the "Ancient Tang Dynasty" and the Zhongshan Kingdom of Jizhou where Zhen Mi was located. They happened to pass through Yuancheng, so it was a very smooth road.

Regarding the fact that Hao Meng and Cao Xing had led their troops to Yuancheng, Wu Liang did not hide anything from Bai Jingjing.

It is understandable that Bai Jingjing is anxious.

But Wu Liang felt that it was necessary to teach her to be mentally prepared in advance.

After all, Hao Meng and Cao Xing set out from Juancheng, which is closer to Yuancheng, and they set out about a week earlier. Even if Wu Liang led his people to go there immediately and pursued them day and night, they might not be able to arrive in time.

What's more.

How many people should be brought this time is also a question worth discussing.

According to Zhang Shan, Hao Meng and Cao Xing brought about 300 people with them this time, and these 300 people also disguised themselves as refugees and went in batches, because they also knew that Yuancheng was Yuan Shao.

They were worried that they might accidentally encounter Yuan Shao's people on the way and surround them. After all, at this time, Yuan Shao already had a tendency to turn against Boss Cao.

And the total number of the whole army of the Hu army was less than 300.

And Wu Liang still does not plan to have a head-on conflict with Hao Meng and Cao Xing this time. Apart from the fact that casualties are inevitable in a head-on conflict, this is obviously not a wise choice. After all, Yuancheng is in Yuan Shao's territory. Even if it happens on this scale, it will not happen.

It's not a big battle, but it's still hard not to attract attention.

And once it entered Yuan Shao's sight.

That must be the result of the mantis stalking the cicada and the oriole behind them. When the time comes, Hao Meng and Cao Xing will not have a good time, Wu Liang will definitely not have a good time either, and he may not be able to escape unscathed.

In addition, there is a more important question.

Even if this trouble is successfully solved this time, and even Hao Meng, Cao Xing and others are wiped out, will this matter be considered an end?

I'm afraid not necessarily.

Since Lu Bu had already had thoughts about King Liu of Guangchuan going to his tomb, he would definitely not give up.

This may actually further arouse his interest. Next time, he may send more people, and he may even come in person to have a meeting to figure out the "gravekeeper" left behind by Hao Meng and Cao Xing forever.

What kind of secrets and treasures are hidden here?

This way.

The Bai family is naturally very disturbed, and annihilation will be a matter of time.

so.

Unless Wu Liang can solve this problem once and for all, he still cannot change the fate of the Bai family...

The only thing to be thankful for now is...

Although Hao Meng came into contact with the tombkeepers last time, he only came into contact with the Yan family and still knew nothing about the Bai family. The Bai family was well aware of their own strength, so they were relatively restrained in their actions.

Until Hao Meng, Cao Xing and others actually find the tomb of King Guangchuan, they won't be able to jump out and die.

Think before and after.

Wu Liang still decided to go with only twenty soldiers this time.

He didn't plan to teach the Hu troops to take action, but was planning to kill someone with a borrowed knife, hoping it would be too late.

certainly.

They also need to make adequate preparations, because after this incident, they will have to go to more distant places and may encounter greater trouble.

…

That afternoon, Wu Liang and others left Chenliu.

After traveling day and night like this, I finally arrived at Shicao Village outside Yuancheng one evening one week later.

Wu Liang ordered the soldiers of the Hu army to hide in the nearby mountains and forests for repairs, while he only brought a handful of the backbone of the Hu army into the village and went straight to the Bai family.

They were a group of people, old and young, men and women, and they looked most like a family that had fled.

This move is also to guard against Hao Meng and Cao Xing.

When Wu Liang came here, he sent people to Shicao Village at the foot of the mountain to inquire about the news, and also ordered people to come to the village to verify Bai Jingjing's identity. I am afraid that by then, he had come into the sight of the Bai family, the tomb keeper.

Then Hao Meng and Cao Xing may have thought of this. Maybe there are spies monitoring the village now. Even if it is not to defend the tomb people, they can also prevent Yuan Shao's army from receiving the news and coming to encircle and suppress them, so that they can be foolproof.

"Jingjing, why are you back?!"
To be continued...