Chapter 173 Muddy Waters
Fast forward all the way, Zhang Yu and the others went very smoothly without encountering any accidents.
Ten days later, Zhang Yu arrived outside Luoyang City.
But Zhang Yu didn't rush into the city, but found a place to hide.
At this time, there were still more than ten days before the three-month appointment, so Zhang Yu was not in a hurry.
What's more, Huang Zhong and the others didn't arrive that fast. They transported a lot of things, and it took several days to arrive late.
"Tell me about the current situation in Luoyang." Zhang Yu came to a secret stronghold outside Luoyang City, which is a contact point of the intelligence system.
"My lord, the major families have not made any moves at present, but as the three-month agreement approaches, there are more and more rumors in the world." The person in charge of intelligence said to Zhang Yu.
Zhang Yu understood that these aristocratic families obviously did not make any moves, but secretly they did a lot.
"Okay, then let them make trouble." Zhang Yu didn't care if these aristocratic families were having trouble, because he was sure of victory.
Zhang Yu continued: "In the past two days, we will focus on investigating to see which aristocratic families are having the most fun, and also pay close attention to who the Yuan family is getting close to and what actions they are taking?"
"Yes, this subordinate is taking orders." The intelligence officer only had a code name and no name, and said with a dull face.
Zhang Yu appeared and left, hiding outside Luoyang City, not contacting anyone except those in the intelligence system.
Two days later, Zhang Yu went to the intelligence officer again.
"My lord, it has been found out that these aristocratic families have often sent people to spread rumors recently." The intelligence officer gave Zhang Yu a list and said.
Zhang Yu glanced at it, then handed him the list and said: "According to this list, let them recite all the rumors in the world. If you dare to blackmail me behind your back, you will have to pay the price."
Then Zhang Yu asked again: "What actions has the Yuan family taken recently?"
"My lord, the Yuan family has been very low-key recently, and several important members of the Yuan family rarely go out. However, the Zhou family, a third-level family in Luoyang, is extremely active. This family is actually a puppet of the Yuan family. Visit several families."
Zhang Yu must have understood that this Yuan family is really cunning, they don't do anything themselves, and let others take the blame for him.
"Then count the Zhou family as well." Since working for others requires the consciousness of being sacrificed.
Zhang Yu didn't want to let these aristocratic families go, although he couldn't move the Yuan family, he still wanted to break some claws of the Yuan family.
The next day, there were suddenly many rumors in Luoyang City.
"Do you know? The Wu family suspects that Zhang Yu is deceiving the emperor, and is preparing to impeach Zhang Yu and punish him with death."
"It's more than that. There is news from the Chen family that Zhang Yu not only deceived the king, but even the queen."
"You don't know, the Zhou family is uniting with the major families to prepare for the Qing emperor's side."
"What? On the side of Lord Qing? That's a rebellion." Someone said in surprise.
The news that Zhou's family wanted Qing Jun's side was too heavy, and it didn't take long for it to spread throughout Luoyang.
"What's going on, Zhou Hua, an idiot, actually caused a lot of trouble in the city, as if he was afraid that others would not know that he did it." Yuan Kai said angrily when he received the news soon.
Yuan Shao was on the side, looking deep in thought.
Yuan Shu didn't take it seriously, thinking that it was very normal for Zhou Hua to mess things up.
"Let Zhou Hua go back, don't go out these few days, and avoid the limelight." After a long time, Yuan Kai said.
At this time, Yuan Shaozhan raised his eyebrows and stepped forward and said, "Uncle, this matter is a bit strange. Maybe Zhou Hua has been targeted this time. Although he is not very capable, he will not be so stupid as to expose himself."
With Yuan Shao's reminder, Yuan Kai also calmed down a little.
Today's news is very strange, not only Zhou Hua was exposed, but several other aristocratic families also surfaced.
"Damn it, Zhang Yu destroyed our intelligence system, otherwise we will be able to find out who is behind the scenes." Yuan Wei said angrily.
"Uncle, my nephew still has some connections, let my nephew go and find out, maybe I can find out something." Yuan Shao said.
Yuan Kai nodded and let them go down to work.
The effect of Zhang Yu's wind and rain is very good, and rumors are flying around the whole Luoyang.
All kinds of rumors stimulated people's hearts, and those aristocratic families who were targeted by Zhang Yu began to panic.
Many of them ran to Yuan's house for help.
"Drive them away, drive them away." Yuan Kai roared angrily: "Isn't it obvious that I want to tell others that my Yuan family has a part in this matter?"
These aristocratic families were afraid, so they came to Yuan Mansion for help.
Yuan Kai was furious when he heard about it.
The reason why he let these aristocratic families come forward to stir up the wind and rain is to hide himself behind.
These aristocratic families actually didn't know that the Yuan family was behind it, but now in Luoyang, only the Yuan family can help them.
After Yuan Kai got angry, he gradually calmed down.
"Let Benchu go and appease them, and don't make any big troubles." After all, Yuan Kai is a sensible person, and he knows that he should appease them at this time.
When these aristocratic families went back, each of them was very low-key.
But the rumors did not subside because of their low-key, but further intensified.
Even Zhou Hua and those generals have various versions of when they are going to raise troops.
Zhou Hua was anxious at home, but at this moment he couldn't do anything.
These rumors spread so fiercely that they reached the palace the next night.
"Zhou Hua? What role?" Zhang Rang received the news, thought for a while, and even Zhou Hua's name was very unfamiliar.
"My lord, it took me a long time to find out that Zhou Hua is the patriarch of a small third-rate family. Because my ancestors have some friendship with the Yuan family, they can do well." Zhang Rang's subordinates reported.
"Hmph, Zhou Hua, the Yuan family? Since you came out by yourself, you can't blame me." Zhang Rang said in a deep voice, pinching his fingers.
Zhang Rang rubbed the center of his eyebrows, and then said: "Send more people out to collect rumors, not only the Zhou family, but also everyone else, I will remember them, and I will settle the account with them in a few days."
If Zhang Rang said a word, the people below would naturally work hard.
The city of Luoyang has become a mess, and Zhang Yu is leisurely hiding outside the city.
Zhang Yu was sitting on a chair under the tree, looking at the sky with a piece of grass in his mouth, thinking about something, feeling very comfortable.
After a while, the person in charge of intelligence came to report again, and he has been here every day for the past few days.
"My lord, as you expected, these aristocratic families on the list are hiding and dare not show their heads, but the subordinates have arranged many people to pretend to be them to spread rumors. Zhang Rang's house has also taken action today."
Zhang Yu spat out the weeds in his mouth and laughed.
"Very good, you did a good job." Zhang Yu said, stood up, and then said: "Let your people add more fire, and then all disappear, we have done enough, and it is time for Zhang Yu Let's do it for us."
The person in charge of intelligence did not say another word, and retreated silently.
At this time Dian Wei came over and said complainingly: "Master, when we enter Luoyang, why do we have to stay in this place where the birds don't shit."
"Hurry up, when Zhang Rang makes a move, it's time for us to return to Luoyang domineeringly." Zhang Yu said looking into the distance.