Xiaoguangong

Chapter 266 I Let Him Go

Zang Ba was in a dilemma.

Of course he didn't want to make any troubles, the best way was to hand over Guan Ping directly.

But before, many people reported that Yunshan was Guan Ping, Chen Qun failed, and Zang Ba was even less likely to succeed. This would directly destroy his reputation of loyalty. In the future, Zang Ba wanted to resist Cao Pi. At that time, these people under him might not necessarily take the risk to stand with him.

But if you don't report Guan Ping...

This guy was clearly trying to embarrass himself, and Zang Ba didn't want to be manipulated by Guan Ping.

After pondering for a moment, Zang Ba said with a gloomy face:

"My nephew, what can I do?"

"Uncle is willing to help me?"

"Uh..." Zang Ba pondered for a moment, then smiled, "That's right, many years ago, I had a drink with my father Guan Yunchang, and agreed to help the Han family together. Now that my nephew is in trouble, how can an uncle ignore it? Let's talk about it. What do you want to do? If uncle can do it, I will try my best to do it."

Zang Ba has already made up his mind that if Guan Ping threatens him or persuades him to become an official in the court, he will give people poisoned wine, and you will have to drink it for you.

Guan Ping looked at Zang Ba's expectant face, smiled and said:

"I ask my uncle to return to Xuzhou quickly and don't stay here. After my uncle is gone, I can deal with things here."

"Ah?" Zang Ba was stunned, thinking that Cao Pi must be dreaming that he would surrender his military power and stay in Xudu as a dog for the Cao family. If he patted his ass and left without saying anything, Cao Pi would be furious With his bad temper, he might have to kill Yunshan directly before giving up.

It doesn't matter if you die or not, I have been observing here because I am worried that I will be directly accused of treason. Zang Ba just wants to get as much benefit from Cao Pi as possible, and he doesn't want to turn against Cao Pi directly. He's a little overwhelmed.

Guan Ping observed his words, and knew that Zang Ba had already taken the bait, so he said quickly:

"Uncle, don't worry, I've already figured out a solution. After my uncle returns to Xuzhou, there will be a big battle. It is expected that Cao Pi will not dare to pursue it."

"Are you saying that raising the bandits is self-respecting?" Zang Ba rolled his eyes, "How can it be so easy? If this plan is feasible, I have already used it like this many years ago, but..."

But the Cao family is not stupid.

Zang Ba must be treating Cao Pi as a fool now when he says that he will go back to suppress the bandits. It is basically like telling Cao Pi directly that I am too lazy to stay here and I want to go home. Maybe he will draw Cao Pi's hatred on himself.Zang Ba's philosophy of life is Chen Sheng, Wu Guang, you do Liu Bang, Xiang Yu, I come.

Guan Ping smiled and said:
"It's because those thieves are not worth mentioning, but what if it's the elite of the Wu army?"

"Wu Jun? Elite?" Zang Ba savored the product carefully and was almost amused. "Jiangdong rats, what is there to say about elites? I regard them as chickens and dogs!"

Speaking of which, Zang Ba should indeed have such self-confidence. In history, this prince who was born as a bandit was considered a rare genius in water warfare among Cao's troops. He once crossed Chaohu Lake and broke through Wu Jun's important nest, forcing Sun Quan to beg for surrender.It's really unreasonable to be beaten like this by a bandit in a water battle. It's only natural that Zang Ba doesn't take Jiangdong Army seriously.

And if Wu Jun's main force really came to kill, Zang Ba would definitely not dare to tell them, brothers, don't beat me, and Sun Quan will sell him backhand and have nowhere to cry.

"Jiangdong Lu Yi, has uncle heard of it?"

"Well, I have heard a little bit." Zang Ba still understands Wu Jun's situation quite well, "This is Sun Quan's confidant, he can be regarded as a general. But I am stationed in Xuzhou, and Sun Quan has never dared to attack. He is now fighting Hefei. I can't without a military order. Go to rescue. This, what should I do?"

"If Jiangdong attacks Hefei, of course it's none of my uncle's business, but if they go deep into Xuzhou and establish a base in Xubei Mountain, like Huo Jun, if such people enter Xuzhou, it is definitely not something ordinary people can handle. Uncle has to go there himself." .”

When Guan Ping and Lu Yi separated before, Lu Yi had decided to follow Guan Ping's method and establish a base in the hinterland of Cao Jun in Xuzhou to echo Sun Quan's northward march.

It's just that Sun Quan was at a disadvantage in the long-term battle in Hefei, his own side suffered heavy losses, and major problems also appeared in the country. For a while, he lost the motivation for the Northern Expedition.

But Lu Yi has already arrived in Xuzhou...

"How do you know?" Zang Ba asked anxiously, obviously quite moved.

Guan Ping hit the railway while it was hot:
"Lu Yi and I are best friends. Before we were planning to raise troops in Jingzhou, Huo Jun and I joined forces to open up a base area in Wancheng, which has been quite effective.

Lu Boyan is close to me, knows my identity, and is planning to open up a base in Xuzhou. As long as the general can return to Xuzhou and join forces with Lu Boyan, great things will be settled! "

Zang Ba suddenly remembered that he greeted Yunshan with the idea of ​​joining forces with Yunshan to carve up one side and grab more power.

He has a good influence around Qingxu, but it is only in the military, and his grasp of the local area is quite insufficient.

If it can be proved that Lu Yi came in person, then Zang Ba can not only leave Xudu smoothly, but also openly gather his former army, and even have a chance to get involved in the local civil affairs.

His heart was pounding, and his mind was blank.

Although there is an excuse in this way, if he takes one step forward, there will be no chance of turning back. He will completely play the role of Ma Chao and Han Sui in the future, which has always been a serious problem for the court.

"Uncle, now there is General Le in Jingzhou, and a nephew in Guanzhong. If there is another uncle in the east, unite with Sun Quan in the south, and when the time is right, we will attack together. Then the big man will prosper and the country's thieves will be eliminated. Uncle is also a hero to help the Han Dynasty , can go down in the annals of history, and future generations will be worshiped forever, why not do this? Uncle, please make a clear decision!"

Theoretically, Guan Ping's conditions are not too attractive.

Zang Ba has been able to mix until now, balance is especially important.

If the big man is unified in the future, no one will allow him to continue to dominate the separatist side. A half-dead big man is the best big man for him.

But if you think about it carefully, if Cao Pi succeeds in replacing Han, he will definitely not be allowed to continue to hang out in Qingxu.

Should he hand over his power and be a subject of Cao Pi with peace of mind and live in mediocrity for the rest of his life, or should he take a chance and risk his whole family being killed to gain a chance to be famous in history?

Zang Ba thought for a long time, and finally smiled:
"What my nephew said, really underestimated me.

I have long wanted to help the Han Dynasty, but I just missed the opportunity because I was not familiar with Liu Shijun.

Now that we know that Liu Shijun's army is ready to stop, and Zang Ba was born as a bandit, why not rush to the front for the people of the world?Who doesn't want to do something for Kuangfu Han Dynasty, I am at odds with Thief Cao! "

"Hey uncle, what are you talking about?" Seeing that Zang Ba had made up his mind, Guan Ping immediately climbed up the pole, "Uncle is still hiding it from me? Uncle and father trust uncle so much, there must be something deep in it. Isn't it many years ago?" Uncle asked uncle to hold back for the time being and wait for the opportunity? Otherwise, he wouldn’t have asked nephew to look for uncle at such a time.”

"Uh……"

Zang Ba scratched his head, his expression suddenly a little embarrassed.

But after a while, his calm and resolute expression returned to his face, and he said solemnly:

"That's right! When Liu Shijun left Cao Cao and went to Xuzhou, I wanted to join him, but Liu Shijun said that if I went there, I would be defeated. It's better to control Qingxu for now, and make plans later in the Northern Expedition! Yes! Unexpectedly, Tan Zhi is so smart that he can even guess this matter, it really has the wind of clouds!"

It doesn't matter what the facts are, anyway, Zang Ba and Guan Ping looked at each other and smiled, both very satisfied with the matter.From Guan Ping's voice, Zang Ba could hear that he had full confidence in his return to Guanzhong, which meant that all the fears he had pretended before were all fake.

This kid is really cunning, Cao Pi is frivolous, it seems that he will be defeated by this kid soon, I have to hurry up and pave the way.

Guan Ping and Zang Ba walked out of the camp talking and laughing, which relieved all the generals under Zang Ba's command who were already tense.

Seeing Guan Ping galloping away on horseback, Zang Ba's expression softened slightly, and he quickly ordered the whole army to pull out the stronghold and retreat back to his hometown as soon as possible.

Wu Dun asked in surprise:
"General, what did this kid say? I'm going to leave, what should I do if Cao Pi comes to conquer me?"

Zang Ba gritted his teeth and said with a smile:

"No, this kid is extremely capable, I... Hey, our chance to prosper is coming!"

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Guan Ping returned to Xudu, came to Wei Wangfu leisurely, and told Cao Pi lightly that he had ordered Zang Ba to leave.

When Cao Pi heard that Yunshan had returned and he was in a good mood, he thought that Yunshan had bluffed Zang Ba, and was immediately extremely happy.

He excitedly lined up the scene and summoned Sima Yi, Xin Pi and others to witness this moment together. Unexpectedly, Yun Shan said that he let Zang Ba go back...

Zang Ba came to Cao Cao's funeral, leaving without saying goodbye is no different from treason, especially when the Qingzhou Army defected collectively before, he fled back to his hometown, which seemed to be a guilty conscience.

But Yunshan was going on behalf of Cao Pi, and he ordered Zang Ba to leave. Of course, Zang Ba can go along with the flow and hurry up.

Cao Pi was so angry that his orifices were filled with smoke, and he wished he could jump up and slap Yun Shan hard.

You bastard... What do you need to do to let Zang Ba leave?
Cao Pi jumped up against the case, sneered and said:

"General Yun, Zang Xuangao is a shepherd guard. It is up to the court to decide whether to stay or not. Who told you to make such a decision?
Zang Xuangao left like this, what should the imperial court do?Yun Tanzhi, do you still put this king in your eyes? "

Cao Pi was really angry this time.

Zang Ba didn't dare to stay or return to his hometown. This was a good opportunity to make good use of him. Unexpectedly, Yunshan went along with the flow and let Zang Ba escape directly. Instead, he gave Zang Ba a favor!
He pressed his hands on the table and slowly supported his body, his pale face was already full of ferocity.

"Frankly, are you really the son of Guan Yunchang as Chen Qun said? Answer me, are you!"

Cao Pi's voice was like a wounded wolf, Sima Yi and Xin Pi couldn't help frowning, and quickly gave Yun Shan a wink, telling him to apologize to Cao Pi quickly, and don't make Cao Pi unhappy at this time.

Guan Ping looked at Cao Pi's almost bloodless face and said with a smile:
"Yes, this is Guan Ping!"

(End of this chapter)