What Zhang Zhao said was both false and true, and it was in line with his usual behavior.
But apart from the determination contained in this sentence, Zhang Zhao, as the party opposing Lu Xun this time, had to admit that he was at the end of his rope.
The biggest reason was Zhu Huan's rebellious behavior.
His hatred for Zhu Huan has never been as high as it is now.
Including Zhu Huan, when he recalled the performance of the so-called "helpers" around him in the past few months, Zhang Zhao might not be suspicious?
He always thought that people like Gu Yong, Zhang Yun, Lu Xun, Zhang Hong, Yu Fan, etc. all had the same relationship with the man named Zhantang.
All of them were just relying on Zhantang's power to work together to overthrow Sun Quan in the previous operation, thereby seeking the greatest benefits.
Everyone has their own calculations, shouldn't this be the most normal thing?
But... the so-called authorities are obsessed with it, but Zhang Zhao never regarded the negative attitude of Gu Yong and others as abnormal behavior. At least he did not associate these behaviors with traitors.
However... everything that happened today forced him to re-examine his team.
Why does he habitually regard Gu Yong and others as his teammates?
The reason is simple, because he can't think of any reason for these people to help each other.
It makes no sense, help yourself, rule Jiangdong with yourself, and finally grow your family, and even let your family be passed down from generation to generation.
Do they all have the same interests?
But the reality forced him to suspect that something was wrong with this group of people.
Because if there is a situation that allows this group of people to abandon the path of following him and strengthening the family, Zhang Zhao can only think of one situation -
That is, this group of people have all found a way out to continue the family even if they betray themselves.
Cao Cao…
Is it Cao Cao?
No, Zhang Zhao is very clear about what Cao Cao has done in the north these years.
The so-called killing of donkeys refers to Cao Cao's behavior - he relied on the revolution in the salt industry and took various measures to slaughter the noble clans with a long history in the north one by one.
If there are those who obey, Cao Cao will absorb them and make them his own.
If he disobeys, Cao Cao will force him to a dead end and force him to rebel.
Thanks to the two interactive strategies, the northern gentry were basically wiped out by Cao Cao.
With this premise, Zhang Zhao believes that Gu Yong and others are not stupid enough to defect to Cao Cao directly and become his prey——
But this is still contradictory.
On the one hand, he would not defect to Cao Cao, but on the other hand, he would not be honest with himself.
In the end, the biggest point of contradiction still appeared in a guy with countless mysteries - Zhantang.
To infer this conclusion, Zhang Zhao used a very stupid method.
But sometimes the stupid way is always the most accurate.
In his mind, he made a list of the conditions of everyone around him.
After summarizing all the things they had in common, the only thing they found in common was that they all had private "transactions" with Zhantang.
So after reaching this conclusion, even if Zhang Zhao didn't want to believe that so many people around him had betrayed him, he could only avoid risks and choose a theoretical "outsider" as his final trump card.
This outsider is naturally Lu Meng.
He explained his thoughts to Lu Meng in extremely concise words.
Only then did Lu Meng understand why Zhang Zhao chose him at this time.
The previous worries about identity exposure also dissipated.
Instead, he expressed his admiration for the few strategists who had explained everything to him.
"Ziming, you may still be wondering why I trust you so much."
"To be honest, it was precisely because you were defeated by Guan Yu on the river that you withdrew from the whirlpool early."
"Because of your early exit, the result... is self-evident..."
Zhang Zhao actually felt a little disappointed when he said this.
The plan that I have been brewing for so long may even be riddled with holes by the other party's various methods.
The situation that was originally so good has now become shaky due to various "accidents".
All his arrangements can now only be pinned on a puppet that he once planned to support - any arrogant person will feel that his efforts have fallen short at this time.
However, it is obvious that there is still a difference between Zhang Zhao and those arrogant people. He has an obvious advantage, that is, he knows how to be patient.
Now he must maintain a good mentality, because the current situation is not a complete defeat.
There is the theoretical possibility of failure and the opportunity to reverse it yourself.
The key lies here in Lu Meng.
"That's all, I won't mention those troublesome things anymore."
"Ziming, all you need to understand now is that I have placed all my treasures on you."
"Next, we still have a chance to counterattack, but success or failure depends on how well you can carry out my orders."
Zhang Zhao gently patted Lu Meng's shoulder. Zhang Zhao could see the changes in Lu Meng's expression from just now to now.
At this time, of course he did not forget to watch out for Lu Meng.
But...when people are in desperate situations, they will always have some subconscious fantasies.
Once many people face a huge choice, they often give the power of choice to others.
Zhang Zhao is naturally no exception.
Although...even though he had taken the initiative to avoid this kind of resigned behavior, but he was looking forward to a comeback, and when he thought of his frozen backhand, he could no longer care about anything else.
So when he saw Lu Meng's wavering, he just believed in his own expectations - he thought this was Lu Meng's normal behavior and the best proof that Lu Meng was definitely not a traitor.
"The general is very frightened that Mr. Ge can trust me so much - Mr. Ge is very kind to me. Although he knows that he is just a mediocre person, if it is the order of Mr. Ge, the general will go through fire and water without hesitation.
"
After receiving Lu Meng's approval, Zhang Zhao finally showed a trace of relief on his face.
But this is only temporary relief.
Soon, Zhang Zhao told Lu Meng all the countermeasures he had been thinking about just now.
At present, the counting of votes on the stage is still in progress. Two hours have passed and most of the votes have been counted. At present, the voting pattern in Wuhui area is very clear, but as the results of Xindu, Danyang and Yuzhang counties change,
After all, Zhang Zhao’s failure to widen the gap is the biggest problem.
There were still options left, Zhang Zhao told Lu Meng without hesitation:
"Next, if I guess correctly, Lu Xun and the others can even have the upper hand in terms of votes from Lujiang and Luling counties. This is by no means groundless. I can draw this conclusion with just a little inference. For Lu Xun
Generally speaking, his plan should be to win the votes early in those places that I have never paid attention to."
"So the two places of Lujiang and Luling are very likely to be completely controlled by him."
"Liu Bei and the others are here in Qichun. I personally controlled the place a few days ago, so there is no need to worry. The same is true in Yongning - so the real place to decide the outcome is in Poyang -"
When talking about Poyang, Zhang Zhao finally smiled for a long time.
