Cao Zhen was originally very sure that Pang Tong would follow the Wuguan Road, but the conclusion was based on comprehensive consideration.

Or a prediction.

This is the conclusion drawn after combining various information.

It's like speculating that the Chinese national football team will not qualify.

It is an absolute, conclusive and unquestionable conclusion.

But in Cao Zhen's heart, he did not really eliminate the worries that Pang Tong might go to the Heluo line. This worry was invisibly magnified during the anxious waiting.

When they are busy, they don’t have time to think about it. The more grassroots people are, the more busy they are living and taking care of their families. They work when they open their eyes and can only rest when they close their eyes. Therefore, generally, such working people do not have any depression, mental illness, etc., and they will not have insomnia, because they don’t have time to think about anything more. They are so tired that they fall asleep like dogs every day. If they don’t have a good rest, they will not be able to work the next day, and the whole family will be hungry...

After all, survival is the first priority, and this is human nature.

When Cao Zhen was idle, the original worry in his heart was gradually amplified.

Since Pang Tong had made a test, it means that he must have noticed it. So will he do the opposite? Such thoughts will become more and more disturbing, making the conclusions Cao Zhen originally made shaky.

Therefore, when Cao Zhen received Huang Zhong's troops from Wancheng to Heluo, his original persistence collapsed. He believed that in order not to take risks, Pang Tong actually dragged Huang Zhong to act together and ignored the safety of Wancheng!

Pang Tong is so selfish!

Everyone knows that whether Wancheng has or not is a garrison is completely different concept.

Just as Cao Ren could not leave Jingzhou Xiangyang easily, Huang Zhong could not leave Wancheng easily, but he never expected that in order to protect himself, Pang Tong would not hesitate to pay the safety of Wancheng at the cost of Wancheng!

If Huang Zhong is not here, Wancheng is just a sieve!

As long as Huang Zhong is not here and Cao Zhen dares to guarantee that he will definitely be able to take Wancheng within ten days!

There are internal responses in Wancheng...

The reason why Cao's army could not move Wancheng before was not because of how high the walls of Wancheng were and how deep the ditches were, but because of Huang Zhong in Wancheng!

Huang Zhong and his relatives were like Dinghai Sword Needle. As long as he was there, Wancheng would not be able to make much waves.

But now, Huang Zhong actually left Wancheng to escort Pang Tong!

Is Pang Tong really not afraid or doesn’t care?

Cao Zhen suddenly thought of a possibility.

Because Pang Degong passed away, Pang Tong, the son, had a conflict with Pang Shanmin? Perhaps it was because the Pang family head could not compete for the position and the two sides broke up?

The possibility of Pang Tong and Pang Shanmin breaking is not completely gone.

Cao Zhen has also seen too many brothers and sisters. After his parents died, they fought for inheritance or some important items, and they broke into each other's faces and killed each other. What's more, the Pang family today is not like they were on the side of Lushan Mountain. It's not an exaggeration to say that it was Wanbancheng!

Such a great benefit is indeed possible to compete with each other...

Cao Zhen narrowed his eyes. If we use this to infer, then Pang Shanmin used his direct identity to occupy the interests of Wancheng and forcibly expel Pang Tong, and then Pang Tong simply took Huang Zhong away?

this……

Cao Zhen showed a sneer on his face. If this is true, it would be a god-given opportunity!

The Pang Shanmin seeks death, but he cannot blame others!

Only when Huang Zhong is there can Wancheng be there, otherwise the so-called neutral status and the so-called covenant are just empty words!

Is this considered a loss of gain?

Unexpectedly, Cao Zhen sneered. If he really couldn't catch up with Pang Tong, even if he didn't arrest Pang Tong's merits, Cao Zhen could find a way to mobilize his inner support in Wancheng and take advantage of the empty gap when Huang Zhong left to take down Wancheng!

And if you catch up now, you can't say that both Pang Tong and Wancheng can get it!

Cao Zhen is in spirit.

Before the bones of Pang Degong were cold, the two brothers broke up, resulting in the loss of Wancheng! Hahaha, this is such a big joke, and it will definitely make everyone in the world laugh at the Pang clan!

This also achieved the effect of Cao Zhen following the incident of Pang Tong to influence Chang'an in Guanzhong. It is impossible to say that this will be even better now!

Pang Tong was not loyal to his family and selfishly pulled Huang Zhong away, causing Wancheng to fall. So will such a person still be loyal to others? If the Pang clan becomes weak due to this, how many people will pounce on the vacant seats left behind?

If you have a little provocation at that time, you can't say...

Hahaha.

Cao Zhen suddenly felt happy and was not as anxious as before.

This time, Pang Tong has to taste the consequences of losing one's own interests and selfishness!

But what happened next made Cao Zhen feel good for a long time...

Just as Cao Zhen hurriedly brought three thousand men and horses, he passed Xinye, he met the Cao army on duty in Bowangpo.

Bowangpo. That’s right, it is the Bowangpo that Liu Bei set fire to Xiahou Dun in history.

This place is surrounded by Funiu Mountain in the north, Yinshan Mountain in the south, Baihe River in the west, and Mangang extending from Funiu Mountain. The terrain is relatively dangerous. The thoroughfare of Xianghan Pass has always been a place that military strategists must fight for. Of course, Cao's army has established a military camp here.

However, Bowangpo's military camp failed to stop Huang Zhong...

The military camp in Bowangpo is only geographically important and there are no generals stationed, which is somewhat similar to Wancheng. If there are generals, then Huang Zhong may not be able to pass, at least it will not be able to pass through so smoothly. If there are no generals now, just relying on ordinary military academy, there is naturally no way to deal with Huang Zhong.

Of course, this cannot be said to be a negligence of the Cao army, because although Bowangpo is dangerous and traffic is a priority, the whole north and south of Bowangpo belong to the Cao army, so there is naturally no need to make any special defense. However, after Huang Zhong's action this time, the Cao family may have reconsidered this issue.

"Where has the Wancheng army gone?" Cao Zhen asked the person from Bowangpo.

"Report to the general, Wancheng army headed to Wuyang!" The soldiers reported back.

"What? Where to go?!" Cao Zhen was shocked.

"Wuyang Direction!" The soldiers confirmed.

Cao Zhen's face suddenly became very ugly.

Because Bowangpo is north, one direction is to bypass the mountains of Funiu Mountain and go to Luyang, and the other direction is to Wuyang. Although these two places are only one word different, they are completely different in the world.

In the direction of Luyang, it is back to Heluo. Huang Zhong passed five passes and killed six generals to escort Mrs. Pang... Uh, Pang Lingjun returned to Chang'an.

In the other direction of Wuyang, we are following the Fengshui River and then entering the Yingshui area. Linying is not far from the north, and Linying goes north is Xu County!

There is no danger in these places to be guarded!

Cao Zhen was so scared that he shivered!

Although Huang Zhong's thousand men may not bring a catastrophe to Xu County, it is impossible to say that Huang Zhong was able to capture so many cities in a short time, but Huang Zhong was carrying cavalry, which might seem like Taishi Ci, who plundered the states and counties. Then Xu County was often surrounded by some troops, which would definitely make the Cao family's majesty be wiped out again.

『Quick! Quick! Speed ​​up!』 Cao Zhen was very anxious and urged the soldiers to chase him forward.

After passing Bowangpo, Cao Zhen discovered the traces left by Huang Zhong and others.

Cao Zhen was overjoyed and was shocked again. He immediately asked the soldiers to move slowly and sent a large number of scouts to inquire about the situation ahead.

Because normally, as long as the cavalry chases cavalry, as long as the steps in the front are not stopped, it will be difficult for the people in the rear to catch up. The large number of messy traces left here now means that the other party has stayed here and has been staying for a long time.

Everyone knows that only when the qi and blood are calmed down can the war horse drink water and eat grass, stool and urinate.

And these shit and urine marks are very fresh...

what does that mean?

Cao Zhen suddenly realized something, and his face looked a little ugly.

As expected, the scout soon came back in panic and reported that he had discovered Huang Zhong and others...

It is more of an "exposure" than a "exposure".

That's right, it's an encounter.

If Cao Zhen hadn't woken up, he might have bumped into the ambush circle set up by Huang Zhong.

Cao Zhen quickly gathered his soldiers and was ready for battle.

Is there anal relationship between myself and Huang Zhong?

Cao Zhen is not as arrogant as General Baidi.

After being discovered by Cao Zhen's scout, Huang Zhong did not want to confront Cao Zhen's three thousand men head-on, nor did he continue to ambush, but instead showed up behind a hill.

『General Cao, don't be fine!" Huang Zhong stroked his long beard and said with a smile, 『A certain winter is flawed, and he is hunting in the mountains. Could it be that General Cao is so elegant?』

Hunting in the mountains?

Huang Zhong’s intention is to treat me as a roe deer?!

Cao Zhen squinted his eyes calmly, and did not answer immediately, but looked at Huang Zhong's side and side.

But I didn't see Pang Tong.

Cao Zhen's heart suddenly sank.

"Where is Pang Lingjun?" Cao Zhen asked, "I heard that Pang Lingjun returned to Jing, and wanted to invite him, but I never thought that Pang Lingjun would leave without saying goodbye. It was contrary to the way of hospitality, so I asked Pang Lingjun to go back to Xiangyang to fulfill his friendship as a landlord!"

Huang Zhong had a sneering expression on his face, "Pang Lingjun? Pang Lingjun is not here!"

Cao Zhen's face changed, "I heard that General Huang is loyal and righteous, don't cheat me if you say nothing!"

Huang Zhong laughed, then raised his head and shook his chin, "Pang Lingjun is indeed not here."

Cao Zhen gritted his teeth, and he suddenly realized that Huang Zhong might be telling the truth!

Pang Tong is not here!
To be continued...