The Reincarnation of Lu Bu at the End of the Han Dynasty

Chapter 936 The mastermind behind the scenes
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Hurrying back to Chang'an from Beidi, Zheng Zhi didn't enter the palace to report to the emperor as he said to Ma Teng before, but waited until the dead of night before sneaking in through the back door of Situ's mansion.

Avoiding the guards, Zheng Zhi sneaked into Wang Yun's study.

He tiptoedly pushed open the wooden door of the study, and after Zheng Zhi entered, he turned around and closed the door carefully.

The candlelight in the study was flickering and flickering. The old Situ who was sitting at the desk saw Zheng Zhi coming in. There was no surprise on his old face. "How are things going?"

"Ma Teng has accepted the so-called imperial decree, but I can't guarantee whether he will become the king of Jingqin." Zheng Zhi found a seat and sat down, watching his words and demeanor, it seemed that he didn't care about the current Duke Situ. Not much respect.

At that time, the whole family of Zheng's family was destroyed, and Zheng Zhi, who was only five years old, escaped from death. Later, Wang Yun secretly rescued and adopted him, and trained him to be a qualified confidant assassin.

Although Zheng Zhi was young at the time, the seeds of hatred took root in his heart after witnessing the fate of his relatives.

It is worth mentioning that Zheng Zhi's father was Zheng You, the Hengdu school lieutenant who wanted to attack Lu Bu back then, but the matter was revealed and Lu Bu stabbed him to death.

"Since he has accepted the order, Ma Teng will definitely come to Chang'an." Wang Yun put down his teacup and showed a peaceful smile, convinced of this.

"Why is Situ so sure?" Zheng Zhi was puzzled. Judging from the situation of his announcement that day, Ma Teng still maintained a certain degree of loyalty to Lu Bu.

Wang Yun spoke slowly, his skinny face adding a little gloom under the flickering candlelight: "When Ma Teng came to Chang'an to report on his duties, the old man met him a few times. This man looks honest and honest, but his arrogance is particularly arrogant. , relying on his outstanding achievements in pacifying Xiliang, except for Lu Bu, he didn't pay attention to anyone at all. You said, how could such a guy not have the ambition to climb up?"

"The so-called loyalty is just not enough chips for betrayal. People are the most fickle, especially after they have tasted the taste of power..."

Speaking of this, Wang Yun's expression seemed a little sad.

Once upon a time, he was also a loyal and upright person who dared to be tough with the ten permanent attendants, but a catastrophe later caused his temperament to change drastically, becoming forbearing and extremely courteous.

"Then what should we do next?"

When Zheng Zhi asked, although he was conceited about his intelligence and skill, he also knew very well that he was far inferior to Wang Yun, an old fox who was as scheming as he was.

So in the matter of dealing with Lu Bu, he has always been ordered by Wang Yun.

As for other things, Zheng Zhi was not interested. He just wanted to kill Lu Bu, to avenge the Zheng family's annihilation, and to comfort the spirits of his father and relatives.

Since Zheng Zhi asked about it, Wang Yun didn't need to hide it, and talked about his overall plan.

At present, all parts of the Han Dynasty are in a state of war preparation or fighting, and Lu Bu can't get away from Yanzhou, otherwise he wouldn't let his two sons lead the army to reinforce Hedong.

Wang Yun planned to lure Ma Teng to Beijing. Once Xi Ce got the news, he would definitely mobilize a large number of troops to resist Ma Teng.

At that time, Guanzhong's defenses were empty, so Wang Yun secretly sent people to encourage the officials of the imperial power faction and the gentry who were dissatisfied with Lu Bu to launch a rebellion, forcing out the pawns buried in the dark.

When the play is over, it's time for Wang Yun to be destroyed.

This plan is flawless.

Wang Yun has endured for so many years just to wait for this opportunity!
Sure enough, about ten days later, an urgent report came from the general guarding Xiaoguan, saying that Ma Teng led a large army to approach the pass, claiming that he had followed the emperor's order and asked to enter the pass under the banner of King Qin.

"Ma Teng!"

In Lu Jun's camp in Rencheng, there was a roar, followed by the sound of porcelain smashing.

"My lord, what's the matter?"

Hearing the movement inside the tent, the patrolling soldiers outside started whispering.

The soldier next to him shook his head, expressing his ignorance.

A young soldier with a lot of information looked around, then lowered his voice, and said mysteriously: "Listen to my brother-in-law, it seems that General Ma Teng of Zhengxi changed his mind temporarily and transferred from Beidi County to Guanzhong. It is to enter the Guanqin King."

"Hey, is this okay?"

"Entering the customs without the general's order, this is clearly an attempt to rebel!"

"Then will General Ma Chao also..."

"Shh, don't talk nonsense!"

"Shut up for me!"

The officer who looked like the captain hurriedly interrupted, telling his soldiers not to gossip like a woman.The lord and the other generals have their own conclusions about what the situation is, and it's not their turn to worry about it here.

In the big tent, Lu Bu's chest was heaving and his face was full of sullenness. He hadn't been so angry for a long time since he came to power.

Over the years, he had valued Ma Teng so much and appointed him as an official of the frontier. As a result, this guy had a short-circuited brain, changed his combat strategy without authorization, and even wanted to become King Qin of Guan.

"My lord, things have already happened, and it won't help if you get angry again." Compared with Lu Bu's anger, Guo Jia seemed particularly calm.

When Xi Ce's letter mentioned this matter, he had already sent someone to check it out. Liu Xie had lived in Ganquan Palace for a long time, and had not issued an edict to let Ma Teng enter Guanqin King.

In addition, the death of a little eunuch with a palm print in the palace is somewhat intriguing.

"Tell me, what an honest and honest person he was when he was selling firewood in Chang'an, how did he become like this!" Lu Bu was still angry. He hated Ma Teng's betrayal, and was also angry that his trust was violated Seriously trampled.

Guo Jia smiled lightly at this. People's desires are endless, and many people often lose their original intentions after climbing to a high position.

However, what they should consider now is, without the support of the Xiliang Army, can the Bingzhou Army withstand the attack of the Xianbei people?
At this time, a young general in silver armor strode towards this side outside the tent.

Seeing this, Chen Wei, who was guarding outside the commander's tent, quickly pulled the man aside, and reproached him in a low voice: "Meng Qi, aren't you commanding the attack on Huainan, why did you come back to Rencheng?"

This person is none other than his apprentice Ma Chao.

It's just that Ma Chao's current strength has long surpassed his master, and Chen Wei is also very pleased with this.

Ma Chao's face was stern, and his usually handsome features were particularly dignified at this moment. Those who didn't know it thought he had suffered a defeat in Huainan.

"Master Chen, I want to see the lord."

Ma Chao's voice was hoarse, revealing a deep tiredness.

Seeing this, Chen Wei felt sorry for his apprentice from the bottom of his heart. At the same time, he also guessed Ma Chao's intention of coming back this time, shook his head, and said to him kindly: "Meng Qi, my lord is currently in a fit of anger. It’s better not to go, hurry back to Huainan!”

(End of this chapter)