After returning from the Hanshui River, Zhou Yang was in a state of peace and no pressure.

Half a month later, Zhang Chunhua finally rushed back from Xu Du with the edict.

But Sima Yi believed that it was not the time to read it out, because Zhang Lu's position was not yet firm, and many Wu and Shu envoys were still in Hanzhong.

If Zhang Lu was enfeoffed at this time, it would be difficult to guarantee that the edict would not turn into a roll of waste paper.

"If the Wu and Shu envoys never go back, will we sit and wait for the slaughter?" Zhou Yang had been waiting for so long and could no longer hold back. "Besides, the 100,000 Wei troops are still in Yangping Pass. It will be good for everyone to withdraw troops one day earlier."

"At least," Sima Yi's eyes moved, "I have to wait until Ma Chao is really imprisoned."

"You mean Zhang Lu had no intention of handing over Ma Chao to us?" Zhou Yang asked.

"If you really want to hand over the rebels, you'll have handed over it long ago. Why wait for more than half a month?" Sima Yi said, "It must be Yan Pu and the others who are still interfering with it, which makes Zhang Lu hesitate."

"What should I do?" Zhou Yang said anxiously.

Until now, there has been no movement on Zhang Lu.

Although he received the support of his brother Zhang Kui, these people did not want to offend the court and Cao Cao because of Ma Chao, but if they handed over it easily, it would seem a bit weak.

Zhou Yang suddenly said, "Should we put some pressure on Yang Song?"

Sima Yi shook his head and said, "This person is an unreliable fence-bearer, but Yan Pu may be able to help us."

Zhou Yangqi said: "Yan Pu?"

Sima Yi pondered for a moment and said, "He is in a state of hostility with Yang Song, and his stance is firm and he will never be as unsteady as Yang Song. If we can give up Yang Song's piece and get Yan Pu's support, we can reverse the overall situation."

Zhou Yang sighed and said, "But how can we fight for him?"

Sima Yi said: "I see that this person has never shown his dissatisfaction with Cao Gong from beginning to end. He is just targeting treacherous people like Yang Song. As long as he moves him with emotion and understands him with reason, he will be convinced."

Zhou Yang hurriedly asked, "How to move it with emotion and how to understand it with reason?"

Sima Yi said: "The Han gentry members simply hope to protect their rights and status. Zhang Lu is also unwilling to be enemies with any force. As long as you grasp these two key points, I believe that Yan Pu is definitely not a stubborn person."

Zhou Yang said weakly: "Then I'll try it!"

When Sima Yi waited for him to reach the door, he seemed to suddenly think of something and shouted, "Wait a minute."

Zhou Yang stopped and turned around.

Sima Yi's eyes were flashing with splendor and his eyebrows were locked. After a long time, his lips moved slightly and said, "For the past half month, I always have a strange feeling that it is best to be careful in everything my brother."

Zhou Yang nodded to him, and didn't need to say anything more, and stepped out of the room.

It was evening, and Zhang Lu did not hold a special banquet these days.

So Sima Yi inferred that there is only one possibility that everyone has gone to Zhang Lu or Zhang Kui in private.

Zhou Yang also suggested to meet Zhang Lu in private, but Sima Yi believed that he should wait and wait for the opportunity at this time.

Until Zhang Chunhua sent the edict, he still did not take any action.

Zhou Yang couldn't guess what this wolf Gu son was thinking.

Now, he has come to Yanpu's residence.

Most of the guards knew that the master was not very harmonious with Zhou Yang, so they didn't give him any good looks.

"I hope to inform Lord Yan, and I said that I have important matters to ask for. If I don't see you, it's not too late to leave." Zhou Yang thought for a while, and then said, "If you ruin a big thing, you can't afford it."

How dare these soldiers take such dangers? After responding to the words "Wait here", they slowly went in and reported.

After a long time, the guard indeed changed his face.

Zhou Yang knew that Yan Pu was not a person who was not serious. No matter what position he was currently with him, at least he would not have a quarrel with him on such a small matter.

So the guards took him to the living room, but no one was seen.

Zhou Yang waited for more than half an hour, but no one could see him, and even no one was sweeping servant in the yard.

I felt strange, and at the same time, I thought of Sima Yi's baseless advice before, so I secretly held the tiger's roaring spear tightly so that I could deal with any unexpected problems at any time.

Then after a long time, he saw Yan Pu coming out of the side room with an unhappy look on his face.

Zhou Yang thought to himself that since I am visiting now, it is not surprising that others are putting on airs.

Yan Pu sat opposite him, looked at him with an unnatural expression, and then he barely said, "If you have anything to do, please tell me directly! After that, I'm going to have a break early."

Zhou Yang looked outside. The sun had just set off for a while and smiled and said, "It's still early now! But if Mr. Yan doesn't like to circle around, please forgive me for being abrupt."

Yan Pu obviously looked very upset and said anxiously: "Tell me quickly."

This made Zhou Yang feel a little difficult. Maybe Sima Yi was wrong!

Yan Pu is simply a narrow-minded person. As long as he is his friend of his political enemy Yang Song, no matter whether the other party is Pang De or Zhou Yang, he will consider it a hostile position.

But everyone has arrived, so there is no need to take care of so much. At worst, you can go home.

"I'm here to come, I just want to make a deal with Mr. Yan." Zhou Yang said.

"You and I have no deals to do. Since Zhou Xianghou has nothing to do, please let yourself do it!" Yan Pu said and said that.

"Mr. Yan is really not interested in the conditions proposed at all?" Zhou Yang quickly called him and said, "Besides, what you need is easy for Mr. Yan, and even kills two birds with one stone."

"Oh?" Yan Pu sat back, but his eyes were swaying, "Then please tell me a long story!"

"If Mr. Yan knew his current situation, he might have been more patient!" Zhou Yang was not exaggerating.

Sima Yi had analyzed to him before that, looking at the overall situation of Hanzhong, Yan Pu seemed to be the superior chief adviser, but he was also the most isolated person.

If Zhang Lu had Zhang Kui, the respectable younger brother, and Zhang Wei, the military representative, as a backer, then behind Yang Song, the support of two generals Yang Ren and Yang Ang.

The five envoys from Shu had a very obvious purpose, which was to hope that Zhang Lu would continue to be hostile to the Wei army.

Because as long as the relationship between Zhang Lu and the Wei army deteriorates to an uncontrollable level, Zhang Lu's only choice is Liu Bei.

Fortunately, there were two envoys from the Eastern Wu in the middle. They neither wanted Zhang Lu to surrender to Liu Bei nor Cao Cao.

In addition to the complex opinions of various teams such as the Han gentry and Yang Song, Zhang Lu is still hesitant to this day.

Among them, Yan Pu did not represent any party. Except for the political stance of Yang Song, the villain, everything was based on Zhang Lu's interests.

Whether Zhang Lu finally surrendered to Cao Cao or Liu Bei, he hoped to win the greatest benefit for him.

However, Zhou Yang could not make verbal promises to him in this kind of thing. Even if he gave it, he would not believe and compromise so easily.

So he must be isolated first and then help him, which may allow him to see the situation more clearly.

As soon as these words were spoken, Yan Pu was indeed in deep thought.

Zhou Yang said again: "I am here this time, it is definitely not because Yangpingguan cannot capture it for a long time. Of course, if it is said that in order to eliminate the rebel Ma Chao, the gentleman is a sensible person, so I will not make any false statements. But the gentleman should understand that if I hope to get the support of Zhang Taishou, it is absolutely sincere."

Yan Pu paused for a long time before asking, "What sincerity?"

Zhou Yang said: "I have brought the emperor's edict and received the promise from Cao Gong. Cao Gong is only talented and does not care about his background and character. The surrendered generals Xu Huang, Zhang Liao, Zhang He and others who have been recruited are all important generals. Can you have any other concerns?"

Yan Pu asked, "If Hou Zhouxiang has nothing else, I will have a rest early."

Zhou Yang felt very confused. The other party had been moved, but he was restless from the beginning and couldn't help but ask: "Mr. Yan has any hidden secrets?"

Yan Pu's eyes flashed with a heavy look, and he immediately restrained himself and said, "Marquis Zhou Xiang is thinking too much."

Zhou Yang shook his head and said, "No, since I stepped into this room, I felt something was very wrong. If you have any difficulties, please say it's okay."

Yan Pu suddenly said angrily: "What's the use of telling you? You can't even protect yourself. Are you still thinking about taking over the entire Hanzhong into the territory of Cao Gong with your edict?"

Zhou Yang suddenly realized that he had something he couldn't say.

But even with his own words, he could not tell the truth.

I can only retreat and advance, and secretly see who took the handle of Yan Pu. At the same time, I also want to know how I can't protect myself.

So he didn't say anything more, so he stood up and said, "Since that's the case, I'll visit you next day."

Yan Pu smiled bitterly and said, "It's better not to come again."

Zhou Yang smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Yan, please do not say it too early. We will definitely meet again. At that time, we will definitely turn swords into jade and silk, and we will be friends but not enemies."

Yan Pu said: "I won't give it to you."

Zhou Yang left the living room, but from the corner of his eyes he saw the entire Yanpu courtyard.

When he looked back, Yan Pu was still sitting in the living room, looking sad, and he became more convinced of the guess in his heart.

So, when it was late at night, Zhou Yang simply avoided the eyes and ears of ordinary guards with his flexible skills and keen senses, and easily got into Yan Pu's house again.

Hidden behind the fake stone pine wood, we carefully observe the corridors, courtyards, and even the living room.

Finally, he locked his eyes at the place where Yan Pu lived. The lights were still on so late, so Zhou Yang decided to go and check it out.
Chapter completed!