Chapter 215: Killing the envoy Cao

Even in troubled times, there will always be an end. When the so-called powerful princes were buried in the dust one by one, Zhang Lu, who was free and free in a corner of Hanzhong, finally came to an end when he was struggling between Gao Chong and Cao Cao, had lost the possibility of relatively independent existence as the balance was broken.

In the seemingly endless battle, following the competition in Guanzhong in the northwest, Hanzhong, which is extremely important in geographical location, has become the new target of Gao Chong and Cao Cao. For Gao Chong, who has been expanding strongly, Hanzhong is like a bone spur in the throat and must be removed. For Cao Cao who lost Xiliang, Hanzhong is the last bargaining chip he can use to counterattack Gao Chong and must not be given up easily.

Looking for a suitable candidate to convince Zhang Lu that this person must be brave and knowledgeable, both civil and military. Under Gao Chong's command, there are many people who are clever and eloquent in Jiangdong, but few are both eloquent and courageous.

Yu Fan was unruly and did not like Sun Quan, who succeeded him. Otherwise, with his strength as both civil and military, he should have been highly valued. After Gao Chong led the Jingyang states, Yu Fan Gu Nian's kindness of the former master Sun Ce. Neither Gao Chong nor Cao Cao's pursuit of the throne was agreed. It was not until the summer of the eighth year of Jian'an that Yu Fan accepted the invitation of his former friend Huang Gai to serve in the office.

Unfortunately, Jiangdong was in peace under Gao Chong's efforts to rule, and even the bandits in rebellion were destroyed. Yu Fan, who was very self-respecting, was disdainful of those "small things" that governed the local area, and on the other hand, he could not find the opportunity to show his talents, so he stayed in the wine shop all day long and drank very drunk.

Lu Ji strongly recommended Yu Fan to Gao Chong, and he was interested in Yu Fan's abilities that were different from those of the ordinary people in Jiangdong.

In the spring of October 2nd month of Jian'an, Gao Chong, who had repeatedly conspired to seize the robbery, finally accepted Lu Ji's advice, and took Yu Fan as the Zhonglang, and surrendered to Nanzheng with the edict of appointing Zhang Lu as the "King of Hanzhong" of the Daxia Kingdom. In fact, the king granted by Gao Chong was only a false title. Zhang Lu lived in Hanzhong over the years as the King of Hanzhong.

Just as Yu Fan and his party set out, in Xudu, Prime Minister Cao Cao also decided to send special envoy Sima Fu to Nanzheng for lobbying.

"Zhongxiang, although Zhang Lu, Hanzhong, was in trouble with internal and external affairs, he would not be willing to be bound. The key to success or failure of this trip to Nanzheng was how to better utilize Yan Pu and other scholars who were inclined to Nantou. Everything depends on Zhongxiang." When seeing off Yu Fan at the ten-mile long pavilion, Gao Chong shared the plan to surrender.

Do not doubt people, but do not doubt people. Yu Fan is an extremely important piece. To give full play to his role, Yu Fan must know his expectations for him in his heart. This is a principle that Gao Chong has always believed in.

"Don't worry, if you go through this trip to Hanzhong, if it goes well, it will take half a month or ten days to return. If there is no news after half a month, please ask the commander to ask the troops of Xiliang to rob the Chang'an area. If there is still no news after a month, please ask the commander to quickly order General Lu Xun to lead the troops of Shuzhong to Yangping Pass. In this way, Zhang Lu will be in a desperate situation." Faced with Gao Chong's trust, Yu Fan, who was quite disgusted by his boss Gu Yong, was full of confidence.

The swearing was still in my ears. Yu Fan was so confident that he was not a lie. In his early years, when he was appointed Gongcao under the command of Kuaiji Prefect Wang Lang, Yu Fan had an impressive record of walking 200 miles a day and being unattainable for officials. When Sun Ce led Jiangdong, Yu Fan became the cavalry commander, and followed Sun Ce many times to attack Shanyue and defeated the enemy Qushang.

After saying goodbye to Gao Chong and the people who saw him off, Yu Fan led his followers all the way north. The heavy snow covered the post road and blew his robe up.

If you don’t make a sound, you will make a splash.

Commoner, so what if you wear commoner?

"Not to mention Nan Zheng, even if it is Xu Du, I, Yu Fan?" Yu Fan was full of fighting spirit in his heart along the way west.

The spring cold penetrated into his body, and there was a stunning coolness. The more than twenty days of running around did not make Yu Fan feel a little tired. He straightened his body and looked up at the towering city walls that Nan Zheng Qingmoe was attached to. His mood was turbulent and he couldn't calm down.

"Are you a spy?" A priest at the city gate viciously grabbed the collar of a passing merchant and threatened with harsh expressions. Around him, there were many ghost soldiers wearing square scarves and navy blue clothes. It was obvious that as the situation became more and more intense, Nan Zheng's vigilance became tighter.

Seeing this scene from afar, Yu Fan couldn't help but laugh secretly. This spy is not a spy and cannot be written on his face. It would be strange if he could really find out what he could do!

Looking at the Jijiu's face full of remorse, Yu Fan suddenly had an idea.

"Come here, please inform Zhang Lu quickly and say that the Jiangdong envoy has arrived and let him go out early to welcome him!" Yu Fan sat upright, raised his head high, and showed a lofty style.

"Jiangdong Special Envoy?" The priest was shocked. He, who was used to being powerful, lost his mind when he saw Yu Fan so arrogant.

"Is Brother Yu Zhongxiang in Kuaiji? I've been waiting for a long time in Brazil." Before the priest woke up, a man came out of the city gate. He was about forty years old, with a long beard in his square scarf, and his face was very solemn.

Yan Pu, who was willing to submit to Gao Chong, was the identity of Zhitou priest in the Tianshi Sect, which was much higher than the small priest guarding the city gate. Seeing that even Yan Pu was greeted politely, the ghost guarding the city hurriedly gave way.

From Yan Pu's mouth, Yu Fan learned that Cao Cao's envoy Sima Fu had come to Nanzheng first. Zhang Lu's attitude towards his arrival was relatively warm.

"Brother Yu, tomorrow morning, the king will decide the plan of survival in the court. Among the big and small sacrificial priests in Hanzhong, there are many people who are bribed by Sima Fu. If it comes--!" When he settled in the inn, Yan Pu hurriedly said.

"Brother Yan, where will Sima Fu stay tonight?" Yu flipped back and forth for a few steps and asked in a deep voice.

"Just inside the Dongcheng Inn, only half a mile away from here, can Zhongxiang want to kill Cao Envoy?" Yan Pu was worthy of being the number one strategist under Zhang Lu, and then he guessed Yu Fan's thoughts.

"Not bad!" Yu turned his face and looked quite calm and composed.

After hearing this, Yan Pu hurriedly closed the door and saw no one around asking: "Pu has a question, I hope to tell you the truth: Brother Yu can tell you how many people have been buried in the city?"

Yu Fan laughed, drew his sword and said, "Killing only Sima Fu, it is enough to turn over one person and one sword!"

"Sima Fu has more than 20 people. Look at his extraordinary skills. If the assassination fails, wouldn't it be a big deal?" Seeing Yu Fan's confident look, Yan Pu's forehead sweated and quickly reminded him. Since he was determined to surrender to Gao Chong, Yan Pu's wealth and life were closely related to Yu Fan's decision.

"Brother Yan, Sima Fu, a scholar, has no power to tie a chicken, and what he does is nothing more than a three-inch tongue. Now all the ministers in Han are confused by hope. If we kill this person, no one in the court dares to say that they will be attached to the Han Dynasty!" Yu Fan said without fear.

Yan Pu was speechless for a while, and hesitated for a long time: "Since Brother Yu has made up his mind, Pu is not inconvenient to stop him anymore. The ghost soldiers patrolling the city at the third update tonight happened to be my subordinates. At that time, I will instruct the camera to act. The success or failure of this matter depends on Brother Yu's ability!"

What does Yan Pu say in a smooth way? From a positive perspective, he will order soldiers to cooperate with Yu Fan's actions. From the opposite perspective, if Yu Fan fails to assassinate the Han envoy, the first person to capture Yu Fan will be Yan Pu.

The treetops shook lightly, and there was no one on the dark street.

The two guards who were watching at the entrance of the Dongcheng Inn were lowering their heads and feeling sleepy. In the rooms behind, except for the lights of the main room flashing, the other rooms had already been extinguished. A group of ghost soldiers patrolling the city went over, and Yu Fan, holding a sharp sword, suddenly escaped from the black shadow and rushed straight to the main entrance of the inn.

"Who-?" Before the two guards could wake up completely, Yu Feng kicked up his wrist and sent them to the west.

Then, Yu Fan stepped into the main room with the lights flashing. Sima Fu, who was studying, did not expect that an enemy would break in in the middle of the night. In horror, he held up the inkstone on the desk and threw it at Yu Fan.

"Are you the Han envoy Sima Fu?" Yu Fan turned sideways, avoided the flying inkstone, and asked in a deep voice.

"You—, who are you?" Sima Fu's face turned pale and asked while retreating. He asked in a brief manner that he had admitted his identity.

"The Jiangdong envoy Yu Fan is here to take your life tonight." After Yu Fan said that, the sword light flashed and stabbed straight towards Sima Fu's throat.

With Sima Fu's skills, ten of him were not Yu Fan's opponents. At this moment, his only chance was to call his attendants to come and respond. However, the attendants who were full of thought that there would be no danger in Nanzheng City all fell asleep. When they heard the movement, it was too late.

Blood splashed the brocade table, Yu flipped his hand and took the sword down, captured Sima Fu's head in his hand, and then quickly escaped into the night.
Chapter completed!