When I woke up the next day, it was already bright.
Yan Liang opened his eyes and saw Cai Yu and Cai Shu lying on the left and right sides, each sleeping with half of his chest on his head.
Their faces were both glowing and rosy, obviously thanks to the rain last night, these two fields that had been dry for a long time were nourished.
Thinking back to the joy of last night, Yan Liang felt physically and mentally comfortable, stretched out and sat up.
As soon as he moved like this, the two sleeping women woke up immediately, opened their hazy eyes, and when their vision gradually became clear, they happened to see each other.
After a night of revelry, they borrowed some of the energy from alcohol, and now when they woke up, their minds were much clearer.
When they saw each other's naked clothes and disheveled hair, the two of them immediately felt embarrassed. They turned their heads away and did not dare to look at each other. However, they each pulled half of the corner of the quilt and hurriedly put on their clothes.
However, Yan Liang was not in a hurry to get up and just admired the embarrassed aunt and nephew with interest.
At this time, there was a knock on the door, but it was Zhou Cang outside asking if he was up.
If there was nothing urgent, how could Zhou Cang dare to disturb him at this time? Yan Liang said loudly: "Is there anything urgent?"
"My lord, I just sent someone from the army to report that Yuan Tan's envoy Xun Chen has arrived and is eager to ask to see my lord," said Zhou Cang outside the door.
Xun Chen?
Not long ago, he had just beaten Yuan Tan until his butt was wet. After only a few days, Yuan Tan took the initiative to send an envoy, which surprised him.
Yan Liang was keenly aware that Xun Chen's purpose here must not be simple.
"Tell them that I will go back soon. In addition, ask Ziyuan and Yuan Zhi to go to the military mansion and wait."
After Yan Liang explained, he jumped out of bed.
At this time, the aunt and nephew of the Cai family were fully dressed and had clothes to cover their bodies. The embarrassment was somewhat relieved.
But Yan Liang stood naked and stood forward. When the two women saw it, their eyes suddenly turned red and the embarrassment arose again.
However, Yan Liang ignored them and simply said carelessly: "I have military affairs to attend to, so what are you doing in a daze?"
The two women were stunned for a moment. Then they realized what they were doing and rushed forward with red faces to help Yan Liang get dressed and wash up.
One is the wife of the dignified Jingzhou shepherd Liu Biao, and the other is Liu Biao's daughter-in-law. Now they are servilely serving themselves, a man of humble origin who has always been looked down upon by Liu Biao. The pleasure is indescribable.
After all the service was over, Yan Liang just opened the door and strode out, followed by the two women.
Zhou Cang, the guard outside the door, saw his lord coming out and hurriedly handed him over to see him. There was a strange smile on his rough face. It was obvious that he was outside the door last night and listened to the sound of clouds and rain.
When Cai Yu and Cai Shu saw the outsider, their faces suddenly showed a bit of embarrassment.
"Just rest. I will come see you another day."
When the two wives saw this, they quickly bowed to Yingying and said respectfully: "I would like to send you to the general."
Before Yan Liang left, he took advantage of the opportunity to give her two buttocks a hard slap, and then walked away laughing.
The aunt and nephew were stunned for a moment before they came to their senses. The two radiant and beautiful faces added a bit of shyness to their spring. However, they could only pretend to be indifferent and watched Yan Liang leave.
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When they returned to the military mansion, Xu You and Xu Shu had arrived first. After Yan Liangluo sat down, he called Xun Chen inside to meet him.
After a while, the first debater of the Yuan family entered the lobby with calm steps.
"Xun Chen pays homage to General Yan You." Xun Chen stepped forward and bowed his hands.
The name he called "General Yan You" was quite unusual, and even Yan Liang felt a little surprised.
In the eyes of the Yuan family, Yan Liang has always been regarded as a traitor general of the Yuan family. When Xun Chen came as an envoy last time, he was always called "General Yan" at most.
Now on his mission again, Xun Chen had an extra word "right" in his mouth. The difference in this word has a completely different meaning.
The right general was the official position that Yan Liang obtained from the imperial court, and Xun Chen called him this official position, which obviously meant that the Yuan family recognized Yan Liang's status as a Han official and no longer regarded him as a traitor to the Yuan family.
With the current strength of the Yuan family, even if Yuan Tan was defeated by Yan Liang, there would be no need to give in like this.
"unless……"
Yan Liangliang had a vague guess, but he remained calm and said coldly: "Xun Youruo, last time you came to plead with me and asked me to let Yuan Tan go, and you also swore that Yuan Tan would not
If you go against me again, how can you still have the nerve to ask for an audience with me now?"
Yan Liang did not save any face for Xun Chen and slapped him in the face in public.
Xun Chen didn't expect that Yan Liang didn't follow the routine and didn't even say a polite word in the scene. He was embarrassed as soon as he started.
"Well...actually this is all a misunderstanding. The eldest son was also ordered to send troops and could not help himself. I hope General Yan You can forgive me."
Snapped!
Yan Liang slammed the case and said angrily: "What the hell, you can't help yourself. Do you think my general is easy to fool?"
Yan Liang was so angry that Xun Chen shivered with fright, and cold sweat rolled out of his forehead.
Zhou Cang and other close soldiers on the left and right all opened their eyes angrily, as if they were going to pounce and tear Xun Chen to pieces if Yan Liang just said a word.
The atmosphere in the lobby suddenly became solemn.
At this time, Xu You said with a smile: "My lord, please calm down. If your friend Xun came all the way this time, he must also be here to apologize. My lord is broad-minded, so we might as well give him a chance to apologize."
Xu You's words seemed to be persuading, but in fact they were "digging a hole" for Xun Chen in a roundabout way.
If Xun Chen admitted the word "apology", it would be tantamount to openly announcing to Yuan Tan, and even the Yuan family would bow their heads to Yan Liang and admit their mistakes.
Xun Chen was also a smart man, so how could he not detect the trap in Xu You's words?
However, he hesitated for a while, then gritted his teeth and said, "The eldest son actually deeply regrets the previous invasion. Now he is sending Xun here. As Ziyuan said, it is General Xiang Yanyou."
I apologize. I hope that I can resolve all my past grievances with General You and live in peace from now on."
Xun Chen actually claimed to be "apologising". Judging from his difficult expression, it seemed that he had some unspeakable reasons why he had to do this.
At this time, Yan Liang could not help but strengthen his suspicions.
At that moment, his anger subsided a little, but he snorted again. "Yuan Tan invaded my territory and caused many soldiers and civilians to be harmed by this general. Why should I spare him just by hearing your 'apology'?"
Yan Liang can't just be dismissed by just "apologising". Once he has face, he still needs real face.
Xun Chen knew that Yan Liang was asking for a price from him, and he seemed to have been prepared for it. He hurriedly said: "As long as General Yan You can put aside the past grudges and can restore old friendship with my eldest son, the eldest son is willing to give General You a gift in private.
The considerable amount of money and food can be considered as some compensation for what I did before."
"This Yuan Tan is here to apologize and send money and food. He is eager to make a truce with me. Well, it seems that my guess is probably good..."
Yan Liang was confident, so he waved his hand and said, "There will be no shortage of money and food. If Mr. Yuan wants to make peace with me, he will send you Lianchengchi and Dingkou of Ye County, otherwise there will be no need to talk."
"
Xun Chen was shocked when he heard that Yan Liang's lion opened his mouth to ask Ye Xian.
Ye County is located in the northeast corner of Nanyang County. It is at the junction of Nanyang and Yingchuan. The terrain is quite dangerous. It was originally the gateway to defend Wancheng and even the entire Jingzhou. However, in the early years, Liu Biao was incompetent and was occupied by Cao Cao. Later, after the Battle of Guandu
, and was occupied by the Yuan family.
Yan Liang defeated Yuan Tan twice before, and he wanted to take Ye County in one go. Either because of lack of troops or because of restrictions on the rear, he had to give up temporarily.
After previously defeating the Wu army at Xiakou, Yan Liang originally planned to rest for a while and then move his troops north to capture Ye County.
But he didn't expect that Xun Chen would take the initiative to "apologise" now. Yan Liang would naturally seize the opportunity. If he could capture Ye County without spending a single soldier, that would be the best.
Xun Chen was obviously unprepared for Yan Liang's big opening. He was shocked for a moment and didn't know how to respond.
Seeing that he seemed to be hesitant, Yan Liang frowned and said in a deep voice: "Since Yuan Tan can't bear to leave Ye County, what else can he say? Go back and tell Yuan Tan. If not, the Japanese general will come out with the pen in person, and then let him
A way to try it again."
As soon as this threat of killing came out, Xun Chen's expression changed immediately, and a trace of fear suddenly flashed in his eyes.
Yan Liang is by no means a threat. He definitely has the strength to take over Ye County now.
Xun Chen rolled his eyes a few times and said with a smile: "General Right, please calm down and everything can be easily discussed. It's not that we can't give it away in Ye County, but Xun Chen still has to ask the eldest son for instructions."
"
Xun Chen did not refuse outright, but made concessions again.
As soon as he made such a concession, Yan Liang's suspicion was further confirmed.
At that moment, he waved his hand and said: "In that case, please ask Mr. Xun to return to Xudu quickly to ask for Mr. Yuan's instructions. I will be here waiting for your good news."
Yan Liang now had the initiative, and he sent Xun Chen away without even staying for a meal.
Xun Chen was very embarrassed, but he didn't dare to have the slightest resentment. He just said goodbye with a gray nose.
As soon as Xun Chen left, Yan Liang turned his gaze to Xu You and asked with a smile: "Ziyuan, what do you think of Xun Chen being so groveling?"
Xu You narrowed his eyes and smiled, stroking his beard and said: "It goes without saying, our Lord Yuan must have encountered a huge problem, forcing him to shamelessly come to seek peace."
The wise and resourceful people in the world can really see things a little bit.
"So from afar, what difficulties did Yuan Tan encounter?"
Xu You swallowed and spit out eight words:
"Yuan Shaodan is about to die!"
Hearing these eight words, Yan Liang couldn't help but smile knowingly. What Xu You said was consistent with his guess.
If Yuan Shaodan was about to die and the Yuan family was about to change, Yuan Tan had to use all his energy to fight for the throne with his younger brother Yuan Shang. How could Yuan Tan be so humble and sue for peace with him.
Xu You's words and Yan Liang's smile soon made Xu Shu and others suddenly realize.
Xu Shu then said: "Once Yuan Shao dies, the Central Plains will undergo great changes. It seems that we must quickly wipe out Jiangling to eliminate future troubles before we can escape and get a share of this great change, so as not to be taken advantage of by other princes."
yes."
Hearing Xu Shu's words, Yan Liang couldn't help but feel shocked.
He instantly thought of Cao Cao. Currently, Cao Cao was in the middle of the pass, with a well-equipped army, but he had been recharging his strength for a long time. When the Yuan family was in chaos, wouldn't it be the perfect opportunity for him to march eastward?
From this point of view, the biggest beneficiary of Yuan Shao's death would be Cao Cao.
This was what Yan Liang did not want to see, and he quickly realized that he had to cause some trouble for Cao Cao to delay his carving up the Central Plains.
After frowning for a long time, Yan Liang revealed a sneer on his lips.
"Well, it seems it's time to visit that horse girl..."