Yuan Xi and Lu Lingqi were sitting in front of the window of the small building. The scenery outside was beautiful, but he had no intention of watching it.
He wrote a letter to the family the day before yesterday and had it sent to Jicheng to ask about Zhen Mi's current situation. After writing it, he hesitated because even if the letter was sent to Zhen Mi, he could not do anything more.
But after much thought, Yuan Xi still sent the letter. After all, it was somewhat of a comfort to Zhen Mi.
Now he is extremely anxious and wants to rush back to Youzhou, but Heishan needs to take charge of the overall situation by himself. Only by completely resolving the matter in Heishan can he return with peace of mind.
But before that, Zhao Yun and he had a marriage pending.
Zhao Yun is still waiting for his brother to arrive. Not to mention, the marriage between Yuan Xi and Lu Lingqi is also a problem.
Although Yuan Xi is not marrying the head wife this time, in order to give Lu Bu face, the etiquette process has been deliberately blurred. The etiquette system is only slightly lower than that of the head wife, so the process is extremely complicated.
This delay lasted less than half a month in Yecheng, making Yuan Xi even more unable to sit still.
Fortunately, Yuan Shang on the other side of Montenegro has been unable to advance, and he heard that Yang Feng also appeared. He unexpectedly wanted to attack Yuan Shang, but was blocked by Wen Chou and several generals and returned without success.
According to a letter from Tian Yu who was present at the time, Yang Feng was much worse than when he was at his peak, both in speed and strength. It was most likely that he had suffered serious injuries in several life-and-death fights with Yuan Xi.
It has not recovered yet.
Yuan Xi immediately replied, telling Tian Yu, Gao Shun and others that if they had the chance, they must capture or kill Yang Feng and take advantage of her illness to kill her. If Yang Feng fully recovered, it would be a real threat to her side.
Too big!
Yuan Xi solved the problem of Zang Hong in Dongwuyang. Yuan Shao had already issued an order for Gao Lan to lead troops to Heishan. Zhang He returned to Yecheng after receiving the title and was repairing his troops.
But in Yuan Xi's view, Yuan Shao's actions were still a little slow. Cao Cao passed the Han court and didn't know what kind of back-up plan he had arranged in Heishan. The longer the delay, the more likely there are changes.
It will take at least half a month to complete the six rites. In this time, from Yecheng to the central pass of Heishan Mountain, if you ride lightly and in simple clothes, you can make two round trips!
Thinking of this, he suddenly stood up and said to Lu Lingqi: "We can't wait any longer. The matter in Montenegro must be ended as soon as possible."
"I'm going to see Mr. Benchu."
Not long after, Yuan Xi arrived at Yuan Shao's residence. He met Yuan Shao and said, "The matter in Black Mountain has been delayed for too long."
"Now Zhang He and Gao Lan will move troops there, and I will ask the Youzhou Army to go south to cooperate. The Black Mountain Army will definitely be unable to resist."
"At this time, I will take out the emperor's edict and let the Black Mountain Army have a way out. The best result is that it can be used by the Yuan family, but if it is stubborn and ineffective, it must be eliminated as soon as possible!"
"Otherwise, Cao Cao is likely to get in the way. This can be seen in the Puyang incident. Cao Cao reacts extremely decisively. If we delay it, he will definitely be ahead of us!"
Tian Feng went to Dongwuyang, and now the only advisers around Yuan Shao were Xun Chen and Shen Pei. After a few discussions, the two of them unanimously supported Yuan Xi's views.
Needless to say, the review team originally supported Yuan Shang. It would also be good for Yuan Shang to deal with the Black Mountain Army as soon as possible.
But Yuan Xi couldn't see through Xun Chen. Due to various concerns, Yuan Xi did not recruit Xun Chen. On the one hand, he was not strong enough, and on the other hand, he also suspected that Xun Chen might have some relationship with other members of the Xun family.
connect.
On the surface, Xun Chen is Yuan Shang's man, but in Beixin City that day, he was obviously having an affair with Yuan Tan, so when Yuan Xi spoke this time, he also paid attention to Xun Chen's expression, hoping to see something.
But Xun Chen concealed it very well. He only raised a few questions about military supplies and said nothing else.
At the end, it was Yuan Xi, the judge's counterpart, who said, "If we capture Montenegro, how will Mr. Xianyi garrison the army?"
This involves the issue of territorial division. Yuan Xi said without hesitation: "I want the section from the North Pass to the Central Pass."
"As for the section from the central pass to the southern pass, it is under the control of Jizhou."
"And I need the Yuan family to give me the right to pass at any time if I want to go south to Hanoi."
"Similarly, if the Jizhou army goes north from the section where I am stationed, I will not stop it."
Shen Pei smiled and said: "Since we are both members of the Yuan family, why is Mr. Xianyi so obsessed with garrisoning the army?"
Yuan Xi said calmly: "Our southern gateway to Youzhou leads directly to Heishan. If we neglect to take precautions and the enemy invades the interior of Youzhou, Youzhou will inevitably be in chaos."
"It's not that I don't believe in the Jizhou Army, but the Southern Huns are still divided between friends and foes. If they invade from the Black Mountain Pass, I need a buffer zone."
"Besides, isn't our Yuan family's next plan to occupy the Hetao Plain in Bingzhou?"
"If the Yuan family controls the southern pass of Heishan Mountain, it will only be a few hundred miles away from Hanoi where the emperor's palace is located. If something unexpected happens, he can enter Sili at any time. This is a key step in the expansion of Jizhou."
After hearing this, the judge showed admiration, stopped talking, and looked at Yuan Shao.
Yuan Shao was still not used to it. It was the first time that he had so few advisers around him, but it was the first time that an agreement was reached so quickly. He thought for a moment and said, "Yes."
"Zhengnan, you go to Montenegro with Xianyi. When you meet Xianfu, you tell him that Xianyi is the main one in this matter. After all, he is the emperor's envoy this time."
After hearing this, the judge quickly bowed his head and said, "I will obey your envoy's order."
Yuan Xi was overjoyed and heard Yuan Shao say: "I know that Xianyi lost his general at the hands of the Black Mountain Army, but he has passed away. Don't act out of anger, lest you ruin the Yuan family's affairs."
Yuan Xi's expression remained unchanged and he said: "Respect your envoy's order."
Yuan Shao saw the reluctance on Yuan Xi's face and sighed, "I'm afraid I have to come back victorious so that Xian Yi can consummate the marriage."
Yuan Xi said softly: "We haven't finished the six rites yet. It's okay to stay here anyway. Maybe we can finish the Black Mountain Army and then rush back to Yecheng. The time is just right."
He understood that Yuan Shao was using the marriage to warn him not to mess around. This marriage was not only Yuan Xi's, but also Zhao Yun's.
After Yuan Shao heard this, he stopped talking and waved his hand and said: "Okay, you go and organize the army yourself. The money and food will be withdrawn from the Jizhou treasury. Tomorrow I will let Zhang He lead the army and set out with you."
Yuan Xi bowed his head and bowed before retreating.
When Xun Chen saw Yuan Xi leaving, he smiled at Yuan Shao and said, "In the past two years, Mr. Xian Yi has arranged things very closely. He has been deploying troops to fight, and there seems to be no delay in the process."
"Looking at his style, it seems that he has seen an opportunity and is afraid of missing some important opportunity."
After hearing this, Yuan Shao also had some doubts in his heart. Why was Yuan Xi so anxious?
Moreover, he has obviously passed away and has nothing to do with the head of the Yuan family, so why does he bother so much planning for the Yuan family?
Did Yuan Xi see something that even his counselors could not see?
Yuan Shao thought about the rumors that Yuan Xi had a hidden tiger who was good at stargazing, and wondered whether there really was such an expert who could reveal secrets about his future fortune to him?
Yuan Xi returned to the house and said to Zhao Yun: "I will leave for Montenegro tomorrow."
"Zilong's brother hasn't arrived in Yecheng yet?"
Zhao Yun said: "Calculate the time, we should be on the way."
Yuan Xi heard this and said: "Zilong will stay here to get married first, and I will lead the troops."
Zhao Yun immediately replied: "Young Master is not willing to delay his own marriage, how can Yun have the dignity to stay in Yecheng?"
"Besides, if I don't go with the Young Master, I'm afraid that the generals in Youzhou will have thoughts in their hearts, thinking that after I accepted the emperor's canonization, I might have different intentions. This will not be a good thing for the military morale of the Youzhou army."
"So for both emotional and logical reasons, I must follow the young master."
After hearing this, Yuan Xi smiled and said, "Okay!"
"This time we and the Jizhou Army have used almost all their high-end combat power. It would be a shame if we fail to defeat the Black Mountain Army again!"
Zhao Yun went out to organize troops and collect supplies, money and food, but Yuan Xi sent an urgent message to Guo Jia, Yanrou and others at the central pass of Heishan, ordering them to immediately advance southward from the central pass.
He sealed the secret envelope and just asked the spies to send it away. Lu Lingqi, who had been eavesdropping from behind, jumped out, grabbed Yuan Xi's sleeve with one hand, and wrapped her hand around Yuan Xi's neck, saying fiercely: "Why, you want to run away tomorrow?"
"You dare to leave me, now let me taste my power!"
Yuan Xi felt the two balls of softness pressing tightly against his back, and felt so happy that he begged for mercy: "How could I not take you with me?"
"No, you have to cover up a little and dress up like my bodyguard."
"Also, you must pay attention to safety. If anything happens, Marquis Wen may chop me alive."
After hearing this, Lu Lingqi let go of her hand with satisfaction and said, "You still have some conscience."
"You are just a three-legged cat. I'm afraid you will still need my protection on the battlefield."
Yuan Xi sweated profusely. Although this sentence is true, it is too hurtful to say it so bluntly!
Yecheng was brightly lit all night, and soldiers lined up to form an army. The people in the city knew that there was going to be another war.
But they didn't have much to worry about. Apart from the chaos in Yecheng back then, the places where the war was now fought were far away from Yecheng and would not affect their lives at all.
Of course, it is best to fight a war on someone else's territory. The farther away, the better. Otherwise, even if you are defending the city, the impact on your life will be huge.
A few days later, when Zhang Yan learned that Jizhou had sent troops again and that the Youzhou army was approaching south, he could no longer sit still.
Because the Montenegrin Army is almost at its limit.
He hurriedly found Zhong Yao, who was on an envoy to Montenegro on behalf of the emperor, and said with an unkind expression: "Shilang Zhong, I promised the emperor to mediate, but the Yuan family's offensive has not diminished, and has become much more fierce!"
"Now not only Jizhou has increased its troops, but Youzhou soldiers have also taken action!"
"This is completely different from what Mr. Zhong said!"
Zhong Yao also had a gloomy face and said angrily: "This Yuan family has ulterior motives and it is clear that she does not respect the emperor's edict!"
"Especially that Yuan Xi, the emperor was deceived by him, and doing this now is like burning a bridge across the river!"
"If I return to Huaicheng, I will definitely read his book!"
Zhang Yan said: "That is all for the future. How can we tide over the difficulties now?"
Zhong Yao looked troubled, "The fierce tiger Yuan insisted in front of the emperor that the Montenegro Army killed his general, and wanted an explanation from the Montenegro Army."
"If Zhonglang doesn't solve this problem, he will have an excuse to keep fighting."
After hearing this, Zhang Yan said angrily: "I didn't know anything about what happened back then. It was all done by Yang Chou, the sworn brother of Colonel Yang!"
"What do you want me to do now?"
Zhong Yao then said: "The fierce tiger is determined to be the mastermind behind Yang Feng. If he is not handed over, the fierce tiger will not give up."
After hearing this, Zhang Yan shook her head and said, "No, she has a very high status in Taiping Dao and cannot be moved."