The game starts with Cao Cao as the main character, and the beauty sheds countless tears.

Chapter 63 Chen Gong's Poisonous Scheme to Trap Bao Xin! Was it Actually a Plan to Target Cao C

Cao Cao and Su Yu secretly ordered Li Dian to form an intelligence force.

Although Chen Gong's intelligence system is not as good as Cao Cao's, it can still play a certain role.

The Yellow Turban leaders had a motley crew of all sorts of people under their command, and there was little secrecy among them.

Yang Hong's entry into the Yellow Turban camp could not be kept from Chen Gong.

But Zhang Miao still couldn't understand what role Yang Hong could possibly play.

Despite Yuan Shu's apparent wealth and arrogance, and his seemingly invincible ambition, he was not as powerful as he appeared.

However, Yuan Shu also had no shortage of enemies around him.

First, some local forces in the Huainan region were quite dissatisfied with Yuan Shu's brutal behavior.

Furthermore, Liu Yao, Wang Lang, Yan Baihu, and others in the Jiangdong region also had border conflicts with Yuan Shu over the ownership of Yangzhou.

Needless to say, Liu Biao of Jingzhou was also involved.

Even before the campaign against Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shu had coveted Jingzhou.

If Liu Biao hadn't been so cunning, taking detours all the way, he probably wouldn't have even been able to enter Jingzhou and take up his post normally!

This event is known in later generations as "Riding Alone into Jingzhou".

Even with the alliance of Liu Biao and local powerful families such as Cai Mao and Kuai Yue, Yuan Shu still managed to seize some territory in northern Jingzhou.

This was a disgrace to Liu Biao and the powerful families of Jingzhou!

Therefore, once Yuan Shu reveals a weakness, Liu Biao and others will definitely not let go of this excellent opportunity to recover lost territory!

So, don't be fooled by Yuan Shu's aggressive demeanor and his desire for everything.

But once he takes the initiative to attack a certain place, enemies from all sides will surround him and bite him!

Under such circumstances, Yuan Shu's army was unable to easily mobilize.

As a trusted confidant of Yuan Shu, Yang Hong could only enter Yanzhou with a small number of personal guards to cause trouble.

Without soldiers, Yang Hong's personal guards were naturally incapable of accomplishing anything.

Therefore, Zhang Miao didn't take Yang Hong seriously.

Upon hearing Chen Gong mention Yang Hong, Zhang Miao failed to grasp the implied meaning behind Chen Gong's words.

Fortunately, Chen Gong was quite patient with Zhang Miao.

He calmly explained to Zhang Miao:

"My lord, Yang Hong may not have great talent, but he is full of petty tricks."

"He entered Yanzhou with only a small number of personal guards, his aim must have been to take over Yanzhou by utilizing the power of those Yellow Turban leaders."

"But in the Yellow Turban camp, two leaders got into a fight today."

"If Yang Hong saw this situation, wouldn't he step in and act as a peacemaker?"

"But clearly, he didn't step forward."

"There is only one explanation."

"That is... Yang Hong has now left the Yellow Turban camp!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Miao stared blankly at Chen Gong.

He can understand this principle.

Liu Pi and Zhao Hong got into a fight over a small amount of grain.

The other three Yellow Turban leaders could not persuade the other side to stop fighting, no matter how they tried.

This is not as simple as children fighting.

Each of the Yellow Turban leaders represented tens of thousands of soldiers behind them.

The attitude of the commander-in-chief represents the attitude of those behind him.

If Liu Pi and Zhao Hong fail to stop the fight and end up pulling themselves into the water, that would be even more amusing.

therefore.

The Yellow Turban leaders could only call for a halt, but could not side with either side.

At this point, Yang Hong should have been the best person to step forward and mediate.

But Yang Hong didn't step forward to advise against it.

Chen Gong could find no other explanation besides having left the Yellow Turban camp.

"I see!"

"But what does Yang Hong's departure from the Yellow Turban camp prove?"

Zhang Miao scratched his head; he still didn't understand Yang Hong's role.

Chen Gong smiled helplessly, then whispered in Zhang Miao's ear:

"My lord, my plan is to take advantage of Yang Hong."

"However... we still need to rely on Bao Xin's help."

……

next night

Zhang Miao secretly carried a jar of wine to Bao Xin's camp.

Although Bao Xin was somewhat puzzled by Zhang Miao's purpose in visiting late at night, he still warmly received Zhang Miao.

He first inquired about Zhang Miao's cold.

Zhang Miao chuckled and said it was just a common cold, and after two days of recuperation, he was almost fully recovered.

He then added that he wanted to share his newly acquired fine wine with Bao Xin today.

Bao Xin was a man of forthright character and loved to drink.

After a few drinks, his vigilance decreased significantly.

Only after several rounds of drinks, when Bao Xin's face was flushed, did Zhang Miao slowly speak:

"Brother Yuncheng, do you still remember when the Yellow Turban rebels, led by Zhang Bao, attacked my Yanzhou?"

Bao Xin's memory was also awakened.

That happened seven years ago.

Zhang Bao, as Zhang Jiao's second younger brother, was mainly responsible for commanding the Yellow Turban troops in the Yan and Yu provinces.

At that time, Cao Cao was still in Luoyang.

Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, was just an ordinary member of the Han imperial family, holding a sinecure in the court.

Bao Xin and Zhang Miao were two county magistrates under the jurisdiction of Yanzhou.

The two joined forces to assist the then governor of Yanzhou in resisting Zhang Bao.

After a fierce battle, they barely managed to prevent Yanzhou from being captured by the Yellow Turbans.

In the blink of an eye, seven years have passed, and everything has changed.

The former governor of Yanzhou has a grave overgrown with weeds that are now three meters high.

Many of his colleagues either passed away or lost power.

Among those still in the officialdom of Yanzhou and with the opportunity to compete for the position of Governor of Yanzhou, only Bao Xin and Zhang Miao remain.

“Brother Yuncheng, I believe that you should be the one to take up the position of Governor of Yanzhou.”

“You were originally the Chancellor of Jibei, the second most important person in my Yanzhou.”

"At the same time, Brother Yuncheng's military achievements are also quite remarkable."

“If it weren’t for Liu Dai, a member of the Han imperial family (someone with connections), the position of Governor of Yanzhou would have been yours long ago.”

Upon hearing Zhang Miao discuss the issue of who would become the governor of Yanzhou, a hint of struggle appeared in Bao Xin's eyes.

To be honest, it would be impossible for Bao Xin to have no interest in the position of Governor of Yanzhou.

The second-in-command always dreams of being the top leader.

However, Cao Cao has demonstrated great ability and his power is growing, which is one of Bao Xin's concerns.

The second concern was that Bao Xin did not want to damage his relationship with Cao Cao.

But Zhang Miao has now taken the initiative to approach Bao Xin.

This put Bao Xin in a dilemma.

But Bao Xin, this forthright man, ultimately couldn't overcome that hurdle in his heart.

He solemnly said to Zhang Miao:

"It is truly my blessing to have Meng Zhuo appreciate me."

"But I still have some self-awareness."

"I am not fit to take this position as governor of Yanzhou."

"Meng Zhuo, let's not bring up today's matter again."

Upon hearing Bao Xin's refusal, a flash of joy quickly crossed Zhang Miao's eyes.

This is exactly the result he wanted!

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Miao said with a look of "guilt":

"Brother Yuncheng, I was being presumptuous today."

"I never expected Brother Yuncheng to be so honest and open-minded. I truly admire him."

"But Brother Yuncheng, there is something I must tell you."

Zhang Miao relayed the lines that Chen Gong had given him to Bao Xin in full.

After listening, Bao Xin was startled awake and said:

"Is Meng Zhuo telling the truth?"

"If that's the case, then I, as your brother, must stand up and protect the people of Yanzhou!"

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