Chapter 215: Conspiracy late at night
Under Mi Yang's order, Gan Gao led several personal guards to the camp outside the city.
When he arrived outside Mengda's military tent, Gan Gao did not go in directly to wake Mengda up, because Mi Yang summoned Mengda, not Suo Na.
Gan Gao stood outside Mengda's military tent and ordered the guards outside Mengda's tent to go in and wake Mengda up.
It was almost late at night, and Meng Da had already gone to bed. Unexpectedly, after he went to sleep, the call of his personal guards sounded around him.
Mengda has been in the army for many years, so he sleeps very little.
Mengda suddenly woke up from his dream at the call of his personal guard.
After Meng Da woke up from his dream and learned that Mi Yang summoned him, confusion appeared in Meng Da's eyes.
It's so late, why did the general call him?
Although Mi Yang is considered Meng Da's junior, Mi Yang's current official position is higher than Meng Da's, and Meng Da is the person Liu Bei personally pointed out to Mi Yang, so in the face of Mi Yang's summons, Meng Da did not dare to delay at all .
Meng Da quickly got up, went to the copper basin in the tent, and washed his face a little with the water in the basin.
Although winter has not yet entered, the nights in West City are already a bit chilly.
Under the cold water covering his face, Mengda regained consciousness quickly.
Then Mengda casually put on a cloak and walked out of the tent.
When Gan Gao saw that Meng Da had woken up, he bowed slightly to Meng Da, and then led Meng Da into the city.
Meng Da followed Gan Gao, constantly thinking about Mi Yang's purpose in calling him.
Because of his relationship with Fa Zheng, Meng Da also knew Mi Yang somewhat.
Meng Da had met Mi Yang several times in the past when Mi Yang was studying at Fazheng Mansion in Chengdu. At that time, he only thought that this young man was quite calm.
Later, following Mi Yang's outstanding performance in the police, and following his observation during this period of time under Mi Yang's command, Meng Da felt that his superior officer was a person who made plans later.
Meng Da would not believe such a person if there was nothing important to do if he was summoned urgently late at night.
It's just that Meng Da thought about it, but he still didn't realize the purpose of Mi Yang summoning him.
So in the end Meng Da could only put away all his thoughts and follow Gan Gao calmly.
Anyway, you will naturally know what the purpose is as soon as you see Mi Yang.
Although Meng Da was keenly aware that Mi Yang did not trust him as much as Zhang Yi and Deng Ai, Meng Da was not too worried.
His own family knew his own affairs, and his previous behavior in Dongsan County was a blessing. How could he expect others to trust him in every possible way?
But Meng Da wouldn't be too worried about Mi Yang's behavior towards him.
With Fazheng's close relationship with him, it would be better for him to be here at Mi Yang than under anyone else.
I think it wouldn't be a bad thing if Mi Yang summoned him tonight.
The military camp outside the city was not far from the county government in the city. Under the leadership of Gan Gao, Meng Da arrived at the lobby of the county government soon.
After Meng Da came to the hall, he saw Mi Yang who had finished processing the official documents.
After Mi Yang saw Meng Da arrive, he ordered Gan Gao to lead some personal guards to surround the outer hall and not allow anyone to enter.
Mi Yang's actions made Meng Da's calm heart begin to ripple again.
After Mi Yang was ordered to guard the outer hall, a smile appeared on his face and he said to Meng Dayan: "Come forward, Zidu."
Mengda was originally named Zijing, but later changed the name to Zidu to avoid taboos because Liu Bei's uncle was named Liu Zijing.
Biaozi is a kind of honorific title between people in the world.
It can be used when addressing elders or venerables, when addressing peers, or when elders address younger ones.
Anyway, as long as you don't have any objection to this person, you can call him by his nickname.
It's not just peers who can call each other by their cousins.
Seeing Mi Yang calling his cousin with a smile and asking him to come forward, Meng Da's doubts became more serious.
In the past, Mi Yang usually addressed him as a military official.
But in the face of Mi Yang's call, Meng Da did not dare to neglect at all. After taking off his shoes, he quickly walked to Mi Yang and found a seat to sit on.
At this time, in the lobby, in addition to Mi Yang and Meng Da, there were many of Mi Yang's personal guards.
The personal guards guarding Mi Yang are naturally majestic men with swords.
Looking at the guards with swords around him, Meng Da felt that the atmosphere tonight was a bit solemn.
But before Meng Da could think about it, Mi Yang took the lead and asked Meng Da, "Has Zidu been wronged recently?"
Mi Yang's seemingly caring question shocked Meng Da's mind.
Meng Da hurriedly raised his hands and replied to Mi Yang: "There are wise generals above, loyal and brave colleagues in the middle, and brave soldiers below. How can Da have any words of grievance?"
Hearing Meng Da's answer, Mi Yang couldn't help laughing.
Then Mi Yang continued to speak to Meng Day: "Zidu was originally the title of Shangyong Prefect and General, which can be said to be a high and powerful position."
"Now Zidu is just a captain under my command. According to common sense, Zidu should have some complaints about being under me."
"In other words, I will also have some complaints against the king."
When Mi Yang's heart-wrenching words reached Mengda's ears, he looked at Mi Yang's personal guards who were vaguely surrounding him. Meng Da's face was livid with fear.
Slander! Slander!
Meng Da's body began to shake. He had seen Mi Yang's methods before.
Hundreds of Shen's gang members killed him at will without even batting an eyelid.
Isn't it because Mi Yang is so ruthless that he said, "How can I allow others to sleep soundly on the side of the bed?"
Now that Mi Yang regards him as that "other person", how can Meng Da not feel afraid?
But then Meng Da thought that Mi Yang might have been slandered by a villain because of his sudden behavior, so he specially called him in tonight for questioning.
Otherwise, given Mi Yang's prestige in the army, if he really wanted to kill him, just an order would be enough.
Thinking of Meng Da here, he was so frightened that he quickly bowed his head to Mi Yang, and then kept paying homage to Mi Yang:
"Ta is loyal to the king, and he has never disobeyed the general. I hope the general will understand."
When he said this, Meng Da's words already had a vibrato.
But after saying this, Meng Da felt that it was not enough, so he kept repeating the same sentence to Mi Yang.
"I hope the general will be filial and honest and not be fooled by the villain's words."
While Meng Da was talking and paying homage to Mi Yang, his back was soaked with cold sweat.
It is true that he complained about Liu Bei before, this is human nature.
But that was just before. Ever since he followed Mi Yang, his heart had never been restless.
While Meng Da was worried about Mi Yang punishing him, he also had cruel intentions in his heart.
If he knew which villain had wronged him in front of Mi Yang, he would definitely take revenge.
Mi Yang looked at Meng Da's frightened look and was speechless.
His tone was not harsh, but he simply asked, why did Meng Da react so loudly?
This is a guilty conscience, right?
Mi Yang asked the guards on the side to help Meng Da up.
After the guards helped Meng Da up, Mi Yang said to Meng Da warmly: "Tonight I got information that Xia Houshang led 20,000 troops to Wudang County."
When Mi Yang's words reached Meng Da's ears, the panicked Meng Da finally calmed down a little.
Mi Yang no longer dwelled on the heart-wrenching words just now, but suddenly told him the information.
Could it be that Mi Yang's intention tonight was to test him first and then let him lead the army?
However, Xiahou Shang brought 20,000 soldiers and horses this time, which was twice the total strength of Han Xing's three battalions combined.
Besides, Xiahou still has a city to rely on, how can he win this battle?
Only then did Mi Yang reveal his true purpose tonight: "I want to eliminate the hidden dangers in Wudang, and I hope Zidu can help me."
Seeing Mi Yang say this, the look of surprise on Meng Da's face became even stronger.
Mi Yang couldn't really let him lead the army on the expedition.
Seeing the look of surprise on Meng Da's face, Mi Yang said to Meng Da: "As I said just now, it is normal for Zidu to complain because of the king's punishment, so I need Zidu to do something
."
When Mi Yang said these words, Meng Da's expression instantly became clear.
It turns out that what Mi Yang said just now was not to test him, but to explain a common sense.
After understanding Mi Yang's true intention, Meng Da finally let go of his hanging heart.
It turns out that Mi Yang wants to use him tonight, not kill him.
Meng Da raised his hands and asked Mi Yang, "What does the general want his subordinates to do?"
In Meng Da's view, as long as he doesn't kill him, he can do whatever he wants.
"Fake surrender to Xiahou Shang!"
Mi Yang's answer made a look of surprise appear on Meng Da's face.
It turns out that Mi Yang wanted to use his past as bait to seduce Xia Houshang.
Meng Da regained his composure. As a veteran, he immediately began to think about the possibility of Mi Yang's plan.
Isn't it possible that the reason why his own reaction was so big just now was because of what Mi Yang said?
Since it is possible that he harbors complaints, it is also possible that Xia Houshang would believe his act of surrender and sincerity.
Meng Da replied to Mi Yang: "Although the general's move is reasonable, Xiahou Shang is well-known in the north and is not an unwise person. The general's plan may not necessarily succeed."
This is the experience of a veteran. Mi Yang nodded after listening to Meng Da's judgment.
How could he not know this truth?
No strategy has a 100% success rate, but if you don't implement it, then there is no 100% success rate.
Although Mi Yang wanted to get rid of Xiahou Shang's army in Wudang County, Xiahou Shang's troops were superior to his and he had the city as his support. It was not easy to defeat Xiahou Shang's army head-on.
In addition, Hanxing County is still in the process of restoring stability, so this is Mi Yang's current main task.
The safest way is to carry out certain side tasks without affecting the main tasks.
But since Mi Yang came up with this strategy, he naturally has a certain degree of confidence.
Xia Houshang's military style is good at seizing opportunities and being brave and good at fighting. If this is the case, Mi Yang will take the initiative to create an opportunity for him.
Mi Yang took out a letter from the desk and ordered his bodyguard to hand it to Meng Da. Then he motioned to Meng Da to open it and read it.
After Meng Da took the letter, he immediately opened it and read it, and saw that the letter read:
"I have been lucky enough to live next to you for thousands of years. However, due to the separation of the Han River, my respect has not been shown. I can only look to the north to express my respect."
"Since joining the service of Liu Bei, Da has been sincere and dedicated, but in the end his reputation is no longer guaranteed, his troops are no longer preserved, his eagle cannot soar, and he is filled with sadness.
Although I have a feeling of eagerness and longing, how can I show it when I am blocked by the Han River? The fox is dead on the hill, and the people who reach Guanzhong are the foundation of human love.
Every time I straighten my head and look north, I feel sleepy, tired, sighing, and turning sideways.
Now, due to the gap in the acupuncture point, I have acquired the ambition of the past. How could it have happened if it had not been inspired by God! I was so overwhelmed that I waded into the water to ask for my life.
I would like to send my close confidant Deng Xian and Li Futuo to submit the note. As for the current events, I will list them on a separate paper. I hope that the light of the sun and the moon will shine on the interests of the people far away, so that those who return to my life will always be supported. "
When Meng Da read the letter Mi Yang gave him, a look of surprise appeared on his face.
This is a letter written by Mi Yang on his behalf to Xia Houshang in his own voice.
In this letter, Mi Yang used his own tone to initially express his "admiration" for Xia Houshang and the general reason for writing this letter.
The whole letter was sincere and well-founded, even Meng Da himself was a little moved when he read it.
The most important thing is that, according to what Mi Yang said in the letter, he will send his cronies Deng Xian and Li Fu to deliver this letter to Xia Houshang.
This can greatly increase the credibility of the content of this letter.
But it was this that made Mengda hesitate.
It doesn't matter if you ask him to pretend to surrender that he is willing to do so, or to ask him to write this letter.
But Deng Xian is his nephew, and Li Fu is a general who has followed him for many years. These two people can be regarded as his arms.
Meng Da was a little reluctant to let these two people take risks.
Mi Yang saw Meng Da's reluctance. He stood up and came to Meng Da and said to Meng Da:
"Xiahou Shang is not an unintelligent person, and a letter is not enough to convince Xiahou Shang.
But if Zidu’s cronies are not sent there, then Xiahou Shang will not be gullible even more.”
Mi Yang knew that Deng Xian, Li Fu and Meng Da had a close relationship.
But according to Mi Yang's understanding, in history, it was these two people who betrayed Meng Da in the end, causing Meng Da to be killed by Sima Yi.
Therefore, Mi Yang's move is also helping Meng Da to a certain extent.
After listening to Mi Yang's words, Meng Da's face showed a look of thought.
It can be seen from Meng Da's performance in history that Meng Da is not a person who values love and justice.
Meng Da will do anything for the sake of profit.
Although Meng Da was reluctant to send Deng Xian and Li Fu to deliver the message, Mi Yang was his commander-in-chief, and he had no room to refuse the commander-in-chief's order.
He now has a thoughtful look on his face, mostly showing it to Mi Yang, hoping that Mi Yang can give him some promises.
Seeing Meng Da's delay in answering, Mi Yang seemed to understand what Meng Da was worried about.
Although Mi Yang could use his authority to force Meng Da to agree to this matter, if he wanted to really deceive Xiahou Shang, Meng Da would be a key figure, so his initiative was very important.
Colonel Ying Yang, how could he release his sharp claws if he didn't see the temptation?
After understanding Mengda's intention of revealing his thoughtful expression, Mi Yang promised Mengda: "If Zidu can help me lure Xiahou Shang here, with this great achievement, it is not impossible for Zidu to become a marquis."
Mi Yang's words brought joy to Meng Da's face. Being granted the title of Marquis was an honor that he had never received before being demoted.
Under Mi Yang's temptation, Meng Da immediately bowed to Mi Yang:
"How dare you disobey the general's orders?"
Seeing that Meng Da finally agreed to this matter, a smile appeared on Mi Yang's face.
He helped Meng Da up and said: "Good."
"Only you and I can know about this matter. We are not allowed to tell the third person the truth."
It was related to his hope of becoming a prince, so of course Meng Da agreed to Mi Yang's request.
A reader previously reminded Junxian County that there was no such place during the Three Kingdoms period. After checking the information, I found that I had made a mistake when looking at the map.
Now I have changed all Jun County to Wudang County, and I would like to explain it here.
(End of chapter)
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