Chapter 805

The perimeter of the tent was guarded by the Liangzhou elite led by Zhang Xiu.

Inside the tent, Duan Yu was standing in front of a flat-laid map.

Li Ru, Jia Xu, and Cheng Yu were standing on the left and right sides respectively.

Duan Yu looked at Xiaquyang, which had a red circle drawn on the map, and pointed to it, saying: "Currently, Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang have nearly one hundred thousand Yellow Turbans here."

"Plus the two hundred thousand we have here, that makes about three hundred thousand."

"There should be over one hundred thousand Yellow Turbans in Youzhou; after recruiting for a while, this number could reach five hundred thousand."

Duan Yu tapped the map in front of him and said: "However, this number is still not enough."

"It is still too far from one million."

"Therefore, next I want to replace Zhang Bao with Zhang Jiao, use Xiaquyang as a base to create momentum, and attract all the Yellow Turbans from the Qingzhou and Yanzhou areas here."

The three of them all nodded.

"However, since Zhang Bao betrayed Zhang Jiao before, I estimate it will be difficult for him to be of one mind with Zhang Jiao again. The problem now is to resolve Zhang Bao." Duan Yu looked at the three of them.

After being open and honest with Zhang Jiao, all the intelligence of the Way of Peace was no longer a secret to Duan Yu.

And as the three main strategists under Liangzhou, Duan Yu naturally had to explain this information to them so that they could make strategic adjustments at any time.

"It would be best to do it without shedding blood." Li Ru said while playing with the jade pendant in his hand: "Jizhou Inspector Li Zhao is in the direction of Gaoyi in Changshan Kingdom, and he still has a certain number of troops in his hands."

"If we were to take the Yellow Turbans of Xiaquyang by way of attack, the subordinate worries that Li Zhao would take this opportunity to send troops."

"And currently, Jizhou only has the Lord Marquis's force. If we let the Liangzhou army disguise themselves as the Yellow Turbans, the subordinate worries that the imperial court will notice."

Duan Yu nodded.

This was a trouble.

Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang occupied Xiaquyang and had one hundred thousand Yellow Turbans guarding the city.

Relying on the Yellow Turbans to force an attack was not very realistic.

After all, the combat effectiveness of the Yellow Turbans was what it was.

Besides, if there was infighting within the Yellow Turbans, it would likely cause worry among the Yellow Turbans in Youzhou, Qingzhou, and Yanzhou.

Therefore, how to resolve Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang in Xiaquyang was a difficult problem.

A flash of brilliance suddenly crossed Duan Yu's eyes, and he said toward the outside of the tent: "Youwei, go call Liu Bai Tu."

Zhang Xiu, who was guarding outside the tent, responded.

Not long after, Liu Bai Tu, dressed in a black robe, walked into the tent.

"Bai Tu, how many people from the Military Intelligence Department are inside Xiaquyang City? If we were to launch an assassination against Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang, is there a possibility of success?" Duan Yu looked at Liu Bai Tu and said.

Liu Bai Tu shook his head slightly and said: "There are some, but it is very difficult to assassinate Zhang Bao."

"The people around Zhang Bao are all devout followers of the Way of Peace who have followed him for many years; our people simply cannot get close."

"And this is only the first layer."

"The Huang Jin Warriors of the Way of Peace around Zhang Bao are all followers who have believed in the Way of Peace for many years; outsiders simply cannot infiltrate them."

"According to the intelligence coming out of the city, Zhang Bao is also very careful. Wanting to assassinate... the difficulty is very great, and the chance of failure is even greater."

Duan Yu frowned.

That's right, the reason Zhang Jiao could be successfully assassinated before was because there was an inside man, Zhang Bao.

Otherwise, with the Way of Peace having developed for more than ten years, the people around these three brothers were all extremely devout followers of the Way of Peace; it was difficult for outsiders to get close.

It seems the path of assassinating Zhang Bao is not viable.

If it were to fail, it would definitely alert Zhang Bao.

"Lord Marquis, is it possible to lure Zhang Bao and Zhang Liang out?" Cheng Yu looked at Duan Yu and said: "Use Zhang Jiao as bait to lure the two of them out of Xiaquyang City."

Duan Yu pondered for a moment; this could indeed be attempted.

Just as Duan Yu and the others were pondering,

Zhang Xiu's voice suddenly sounded outside the tent.

"Lord Marquis, the Lady is here."

Inside the tent, the gazes of the few people turned toward Duan Yu simultaneously, with different expressions.

Duan Yu looked at the gazes cast by them and twitched the corner of his mouth slightly.

As this battle was being fought, a "Lady" had suddenly appeared.

And she was Zhang Jiao's daughter.

Just talking about it was enough to make people surprised.

One was the daughter of the greatest rebel in the world today.

One was the Former General, the only one the imperial court relied on in Jizhou.

The two were actually in a husband-and-wife relationship.

If this matter were to spread, it would probably shock the thirteen provinces of the world for three years.

"Why are you all looking at me like that? Go, go, go, go do what you need to do." Duan Yu also waved his hand helplessly and said: "I'm not doing this for the grand plan of Liangzhou? I am sacrificing my small self to achieve the greater self; you guys don't understand."

The few of them were all holding back laughter, then walked out of the tent one by one.

Not far outside the tent.

Zhang Ning, in a white skirt, was standing outside with a blushing face.

The "Lady" title used by Zhang Xiu when announcing her made Zhang Ning's face as red as a ripe apple.

Ever since that day when Duan Yu met Zhang Jiao by the stream.

After returning, Zhang Jiao had explained this matter to Zhang Ning.

As the saying goes, the orders of parents and the words of matchmakers—Zhang Ning naturally had no choice but to obey.

However, the current environment was not the time for a wedding.

But since Duan Yu remained by Zhang Jiao's side, he needed a reasonable identity.

So Zhang Jiao announced to the outside world that Duan Yu was his good son-in-law.

Therefore, the two currently only had the name of husband and wife, but not the reality of it.

But the people around Duan Yu did not see it that way.

Since this matter was settled, then Zhang Ning was Duan Yu's wife.

Facing the wife who would enter Liangzhou in the future, Duan Yu's subordinates naturally had to address her respectfully.

Therefore, whether it was Zhang Xiu, or Duan Yu, Hao Zhao, and others, when they saw Zhang Ning, they all addressed her as "Lady."

"Lady, please wait a moment; the Lord Marquis is discussing politics and will come out immediately." Zhang Xiu explained to Zhang Ning.

Zhang Ning, standing in front of the tent, lowered her head, her blushing face unable to raise her eyes, looking at the pair of white shoes at her feet.

Inside the tent, Li Ru, Jia Xu, Cheng Yu, and Liu Bai Tu all walked out of the tent one after another.

After seeing Zhang Ning, they all respectfully cupped their hands and bowed in salute.

"Lady, the Lord Marquis is inside the tent; Lady, please enter."

The three of them said in unison.

Zhang Ning's face turned even redder.

Liu Bai Tu reached out and lifted the tent flap.

Watching Zhang Ning walk into the tent, the few of them looked at each other and smiled without saying a word. ===== CHAPTER 807 =====