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The news of Sima Yi's assassination shocked Liu Zhang. He rushed to the VIP hotel as fast as possible. At this time, the VIP hotel had been closely protected by two thousand soldiers and was not allowed to enter and exit. Even those who were surveillance on the outside left one after another.

In the courtyard, a nearby guard was checking the situation around, including the soil under the tree where the assassin was hiding, which was turned upside down, as if the assassin would hide some important line under the tree. Even the thick branches were cut down, but the guards found nothing.

In the room, Liu Zhang was surrounded by more than a dozen guards and stared at the dead assassin with a gloomy face. At this time, a guard who was checking the assassin stepped forward and whispered a few words in Liu Zhang's ear. Liu Zhang's eyes suddenly burst into his eyes. The identity of the assassin was obviously recognized.

At this time, Sima Yi walked into the room and said coldly: "Can the governor of the state give me an explanation? Who is going to kill me? Besides, who sent someone to monitor me outside the hall? I hope the governor of the state can handle it impartially."

Liu Zhang's expression was a little awkward, and after a while, he said, "Please rest assured that Chengdu is not a place where you can come from random things. I will definitely give the military advisor an explanation."

His eyes fell on the Guanzheng and shouted angrily, "You damn guy, what's the use of leaving you to push it out for me."

Several guards rushed forward like wolves and tigers, grabbed Guan Zheng and left. Guan Zheng was so scared that he was scattered and begged loudly: "The villain knows his crime, please spare my life, please spare my life."

Sima Yi said coldly, "Can you explain to Jingzhou if you kill a minister?"

Liu Zhang's face turned red and white, and after a while he ordered, "Give him his life aside, give me fifty sticks again."

The guard arrested the chief of the hall, and then Liu Zhang sincerely said to Sima Yi: "Please rest assured by the military advisor, I promise that this will not happen again."

Sima Yi shook his head, "Is this a question for the next time? I will report to my lord for this assassination. I have decided to return to Jingzhou tomorrow, so please ask the provincial governor to give me a clear answer before noon tomorrow, whether to send troops to Hanzhong?"

Liu Zhang had no choice but to nod and agreed, "Okay, I will definitely give Sima Military Advisor a reply before noon tomorrow."

Two maids carried lanterns and led Liu Xun through the corridor with great worries. As soon as they walked to Liu Zhang's outer study room, the maid stopped and said to Liu Xun: "Master, wait in the room, please come in."

Liu Xun walked into the room and saw his father standing in front of the map with his hands behind his back, staring at the map on the wall with a blue face. Liu Xun was uneasy and quickly knelt down and said, "Children, see his father."

"Depending on your good deeds, you are really capable," Liu Zhang said coldly without looking back.

A cold sweat broke out on Liu Xun's forehead and whispered: "The child just wanted to know who had secretly interacted with Sima Yi, so he sent someone to monitor him."

"Surveillance"

Liu Zhang sneered, "Is it also called surveillance to rush into his room with a sword?"

"The child doesn't understand what his father is saying." Liu Xun lowered his head guiltily.

Liu Zhang was furious and turned around and slapped him hard, kicked Liu Xun over to the ground, pointed at him and cursed: "You are so brave. Do you still dare to argue that the assassin was not assigned by you? Do you think I can't recognize him?"

Liu Xun was so scared that he trembled all over. He no longer dared to deny it. He kowtowed and said in a crying voice: "The child knew he was wrong and his father calmed down, and the child pleaded guilty."

Liu Zhang was furious, his chest was fluctuating violently. He stared at him for a while, and finally asked, "Who asked you to do this? Yin Jing?"

Liu Xun shook his head repeatedly, "He even opposed surveillance on Sima Yi. How could he send Wang Yi to assassinate? In fact, the child didn't understand. I clearly ordered Wang Yi to go to the inner courtyard to monitor Sima Yi, and did not let him be an assassin. Why did he rush in without authorization? Father, the child really doesn't want to kill Sima Yi, so he would give Liu Jing a handle to attack Bashu, and the child was really confused."

"Hmph, you dare to rely on Wang Yi and you for ten years and were your personal bodyguard. Do you think I am a stupid pig?"

Liu Zhang didn't believe his excuse at all. Anyway, Wang Yi was dead, so it was the easiest thing to put the blame on the dead. Liu Zhang knew that he was generous in appearance, but in fact he liked to play a little cleverness secretly. He had already decided that it was Liu Xun's actions.

"Why don't you report this in advance what you did without me?"

Liu Zhang became more and more angry as he thought about it, and he couldn't help but roar. This was his most taboo thing. He actually did this kind of thing without authorization. Just as he admitted that once Sima Yi had a special flaw in Bashu, Liu Jing seized the opportunity to send troops to Yizhou to question the crime. What should he use to resist.

Liu Zhang hated him, and swung his arm again and slapped him twice. Blood flowed down from the corner of Liu Xun's mouth. He didn't dare to move. Liu Zhang yelled angrily: "Go out for me."

Liu Xun wiped his tears and slowly got up and retreated.

Liu Zhang was walking back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back. He was very upset. This unexpected assassination made Sima Yi find an excuse to leave Chengdu and return to Jingzhou tomorrow, making him very passive. He would make an answer before noon tomorrow, which made him not yet determined how to reply.

At the same time, he also wanted to give Jingzhou an explanation. Who sent the assassin is not just Sima Yi's own business. Sima Yi represents Jingzhou. His assassination is a major event between Yizhou and Jingzhou. In terms of reason, he must give Jingzhou an explanation. Even if Sima Yi is not dead, Jingzhou can still use this matter as a secret and send troops to Yizhou to force them to hand over the murderer.

In fact, Liu Jing has already caught the handle, and Sima Yi’s meaning is clear. If he does not answer the Hanzhong incident at noon tomorrow, the Jingzhou army will send troops to raise an army to question the crime.

Liu Zhang sighed deeply, how could he look so stupid? Can he really hand over Yizhou to him?

At this time, a guard reported outside the door: "Qi Bizhu, Huang Biejia asked for an urgent meeting."

Huang Quan came just in time, and Liu Zhang was about to find him, but Liu Zhang nodded, "Invite him in."

After a moment, Huang Quan hurried in, he bowed and said, "I met the governor of the state."

"Don't you know about Sima Yi's assassination?" Liu Zhang asked with a sigh.

"I just heard that who is doing this is a major matter for the state governor," Huang Quan pretended to be angry.

"Hmph is the work of my stupid stupid child, and he doesn't admit it yet."

Huang Quan was stunned and didn't say a word for a while. Liu Zhang glanced at him and smiled bitterly: "Didn't you expect that the person who will inherit the Yizhou Governor in the future will be so short-sighted, so bold and arrogant, and so disappointed me."

Liu Zhang used this again, which showed that he was really disappointed with his son. Huang Quan was secretly happy. Liu Zhang really believed that it was Liu Xun's good deed, but Huang Quan did not dare to express his opinion and remained silent.

"Why don't you talk?" Liu Zhang looked at him strangely.

"The minister doesn't know what to say. After all, this is the family affairs of the governor of the state, and it is not something that the minister should judge."

Liu Zhang nodded, and the answer satisfies him. He suddenly asked, "What's the urgent matter for me?"

Huang Quan quickly bowed and said, "I just got the news from Hanzhong. Zhang Lu sent 10,000 troops to Shangyong and Han River again, preparing to resist the attack of Jingzhou army. If the scattered soldiers from all over Hanzhong are removed, in this way, there will be only a few thousand troops left in Nanzheng City. The state governor, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Liu Zhang's eyes lit up. This was indeed an opportunity, but his eyes dimmed and he sighed and said, "I have decided to send troops to Hanzhong. Now I am in a dilemma. Should I take Hanzhong for myself or give it to Liu Jing?"

Huang Quan smiled sinisterly and said, "Prince, this matter is actually very simple. After we occupy Hanzhong, we will ask the court for instructions. If the court orders the provincial governor to lead Hanzhong, then the provincial governor can give Liu Jing an explanation and ask him to go to the court. As long as the court agrees to give Hanzhong to him, we will withdraw our troops immediately."

Liu Zhang nodded. This was actually just an excuse. He was even more worried that Liu Jing would be angry and attack Bashu on a large scale. He lowered his head and thought, but did not say a word for a long time.

Huang Quan understood his concerns and advised: "Prince, I'm considering that Cao Cao will never let Liu Jing seize Bashu. We might as well ask Cao Cao for help. I think Cao Cao will never sit idly by. As long as Liu Jing dares to send troops to Bashu, Cao's army will definitely press south. Moreover, we have occupied Hanzhong. If Liu Jing sends troops to Jianping, we will send troops from Shangyong to Xiangyang and cooperate with Cao's army to put pressure on him, so that he will be foolproof."

Liu Zhang's eyes slowly lit up. He didn't even think of this. It seemed that the knot in his heart was suddenly untied, and the worries in his heart disappeared without a trace. More importantly, he wanted Hanzhong himself, but he didn't want to give Hanzhong to Liu Jing at all.

After untiing the knot in his heart, Liu Zhang raised his head and laughed, "I understand."

Liu Zhang was very proud of it. He patted Huang Quan on the shoulder, "It's worthy of being my detachment. It's great to say that it can hold back the collapsed sky for me at critical moments."

Huang Quan bowed again: "Weichen has another suggestion."

At this time, Liu Zhang had already followed Huang Quanyan's plan, and he smiled happily and said, "Tell me, I'll listen."

Huang Quan whispered: "Although we can only agree to let Liu Jing ask Pang Xi to take over Jianping County, we must be prepared."

This sentence touched Liu Zhang's heart, and he also suspected that Pang Xi and Liu Jing had collusion. Otherwise, why would Liu Jing have appointed Pang Xi to take over Jianping County? This would be a good reason.

"You said, how can we be prepared?" Liu Zhang asked hurriedly.

"Weichen thinks we should make two preparations. One is that as long as Pang Xi sends troops to Jianping, he can order Yan Yan to take over Badong County and establish a defense line in Badong County. Secondly, be careful of Xun Gong."

"Why"

Liu Zhang was a little surprised. Although he was furious with him, he just thought he was stupid and not as careful as he was, so Huang Quan's suggestion made him a little puzzled.

Huang Quan sighed and said, "I am worried that Pang Xi will fight against Yan Yan. If the Dongzhou soldiers start to make a fuss and confront the Bashu faction, Pang Xi will probably ask Xun Gong for help. After all, they are father-in-law and son-in-law. Wei Chen means that it is best not to let Xun Gong take charge of military power."

Liu Zhang looked at the roof with his hands behind his back. He originally planned to let Liu Xun lead his troops to Hanzhong. Huang Quan's statement made him hesitate. Thinking of Liu Xun pleading for Pang Xi more than once, Liu Zhang also felt that Huang Quan's statement made sense. If Pang Xi really rebelled, Xun'er would not be able to take charge of the troops.

"Then who do you think I will lead the army to Hanzhong Wu Yi or Zhang Ren?"

"If Zhang Lu's lesson is not learned before, the provincial governor must not send outsiders to Hanzhong anymore. The Wei minister suggested that Wei Gong lead his army to Hanzhong."

Let the Celestial army lead to Hanzhong. Liu Zhang thought about it. This would be good. He could balance Chang's power. Chang dared to send someone to assassinate Sima Yi without authorization today. He would not know what shocking things he would do tomorrow.
Chapter completed!