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Yi was a talented eloquent and well-connected in Jingxiang. Yan Liang was in short supply of such a talent.
In fact, as early as the first meeting, Yan Liang was thinking about how to poach this person from Liu Biao. Now that Liu Biao had taken the initiative to create an opportunity for him, how could Yan Liang let it go.
When Pang Ji heard this, he couldn't help but look embarrassed, "Yi Ji has committed the crime of dereliction of duty and should be interrogated. Isn't the general's request a bit overwhelming?"
Yi Ji was Liu Biao's subordinate, and now Yan Liang openly asked Liu Biao to release him. Of course Liu Biao couldn't live with it in terms of face.
"I don't care what crime Yi Boji committed. In short, if Liu Shijun wants Zhang Yun, he can only use this person in exchange, otherwise there will be no need to talk." Yan Liang flicked his sleeves and spoke decisively.
Pang Ji was shocked again, and had no choice but to agree to ask Liu Biao for instructions.
After some "blackmail", Yan Liang had no choice but to argue with Pang Ji and sent him away.
After Pang Ji brought Yan Liang's request back to Xiangyang, Liu Biao's house immediately exploded.
Many people felt angrily that Yan Liang had gone too far and persuaded Liu Biao not to agree, but to raise another army to fight Yan Liang to the death.
However, many people are in favor of compromising with Yan Liang. They believe that under the current situation, quelling the rebellion in the three southern counties is the first priority, and they should not compete with Yan Liang for the sake of petty losses.
As for figures with the right to speak, such as Kuai Yue and Cai Mao, they were frightened because they were defeated by Yan Liang twice and did not dare to raise any opinions, leaving Liu Biao to make the decision.
After weighing it again and again, Liu Biao had no choice but to decide to compromise with Yan Liang.
There was nothing he could do, who made Liu Biao value civility over martial arts? Looking at his subordinates, no one was confident that they could defeat Yan Liang.
Five days later, one after another grain trucks set off from Xiangyang, crossed the Han River to the north, and were sent to Xinye one after another, accompanied by Yi Ji.
Outside the south gate of Xinye City, Yan Liang stood on horseback, waiting for Yi Ji to arrive.
"Although Yi Boji is talented and famous, there is no need for General Lawton to personally greet him. This gift is a bit big."
Xu You next to you stroked his beard and said.
Although Yi Ji is not considered a talented person as an assistant to the king, for Yan Liang, who is in short supply of talents, it is like providing help in a timely manner. Moreover, Yan Liang is currently using his sharp tongue, so he should go out of the city to welcome him as a courtesy to the corporal.
Yan Liang smiled and said nothing.
Xu You thought of something again and whispered: "There is one more thing. I have to remind the general that Man Boning is just a new surrender, but the general has entrusted him to deal with the prison and taxation issues in the seven counties of Xinye. Will it happen?"
You would be trusting him a little too much."
Yan Liang's eyes were deep and he said calmly: "I have always been suspicious of people who don't use them, but I don't trust people when they employ people. Man Boning has talents in managing politics. I should let others use their talents."
"But..." Xu You seemed suspicious and wanted to say more.
Yan Liang said: "Since Runan, haven't I been honest with you, sir? I should also know how I employ people. Do you think, sir, that I will make the same mistake as Yuan Shao?"
Hearing this, Xu You was deeply shocked.
Yuan Shao was very suspicious and never trusted anyone. He would always let his subordinates restrain each other to achieve the purpose of control.
Yan Liang's words clearly told Xu You: My Yan Liang's style of employment is completely different from that of Yuan Shao. Please sir, you must also get rid of the habits you acquired from Yuan Shao.
"General Ziyi's magnanimity is far from comparable to that of Yuan Benchu, but it is somewhat similar to Cao Mengde. No, perhaps, it is slightly better than Cao Mengde..."
Xu You's thoughts changed, and a trace of respect flashed across his eyes.
After thinking for a moment, Xu You suddenly burst out laughing and cupped his hands and said: "I have seen the general's magnanimity. Well, it seems that I made a wise choice when I chose to follow the general."
It was rare for Xu You to understand the general situation like this, and Yan Liang was extremely pleased.
Thinking about it, I came out of Yuan Shao's house and was very poor. Now I have Xu You as a planner, a lot of favors in administration, a general as a civil servant, and a loyal guard as Zhou Cang. Now I will soon have a diplomatic talent like Yi Ji join me, and occupy seven
The county has more than 10,000 soldiers and horses and governs 100,000 people.
Although the strength is still weak, it is not easy to create such a situation in just a few months.
"As long as I can make good use of these talents, I believe that one day, the princes in the world will change their minds when they hear my name!"
When Yan Liang was thinking boldly, a group of grain trucks arrived in front of him, and the Confucian scholar accompanying him was from Yi.
"Mr. Boji, you're finally here, you've been through a lot these past few days." Yan Liang rode his horse forward and stepped forward to greet him with a smile.
Yi Ji hurriedly rolled his saddle and dismounted, looked at Yan Liang and bowed.
"Sir, what are you doing here? Please get up quickly." Yan Liang hurriedly jumped off the horse and leaned over to help Yi Ji.
Yi Ji looked grateful, cupped his hands and said, "How can I not bow down to Yi Ji for the general's kindness in saving his life?"
Yi Ji was unjustly imprisoned by Liu Biao and suffered all the hardships in prison. He thought his life was about to end, but unexpectedly, just when he was desperate, Liu Biao miraculously released him.
Surprised, Yi Ji inquired and found out that it was Yan Liang who came to the rescue and exchanged Zhang Yun's life for him.
After learning the truth, Yi Ji was naturally full of gratitude to Yan Liang and wished he could thank him in person. Now when he sees Yan Liang again, he can't suppress the overwhelming gratitude in his heart.
Yan Liang didn't take it seriously, he just smiled lightly and said: "I have admired Mr.'s academic talent for a long time. I can't thank you enough for such a simple effort."
Yi Ji was so emotional that he didn't know what to say for a moment.
Yan Liang helped him mount his horse and walked into the city together. On the way, he asked again: "With your talent and learning, it would be fine if Liu Biao didn't reuse you. Why would you put him in jail? Yan really can't figure it out."
He was obviously knowingly inciting the "hatred" of the Iraqis towards Liu Biao.
Sure enough, when Liu Biao was mentioned, Yi Ji became furious, with a look of indignation evident on his face.
"Liu Jingsheng, huh, let's not mention him."
Yiji still showed good self-control, and did not vent his faults by scolding his old master. He only swallowed the bitterness alone.
But this is enough, as long as it can be confirmed that Yi Ji has given up on Liu Biao.
After entering the prefect's mansion, the guests and hosts sat down and drank several cups of calming wine.
Yan Liang smiled and said: "From what Boji said, I don't plan to serve Liu Jingsheng in the future. I see that Boji has nowhere to go now. Although Yan's temple is small, I wonder if Boji would like to come and burn a few sticks of incense."
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The window paper was pierced, and Yan Liang started to pull people away.
As soon as he finished speaking, Yi Ji had a look of joy on his face and said excitedly: "General Yan, Yi is almost dying of waiting for your words. Let alone burning incense, Yi is willing to meet in the general's temple."
A lifetime clock."
Yan Liang originally thought that Yiji would hesitate a few times and that he would have to spend some time, but he did not expect that Yiji would agree so happily.
Surprised, Yan Liang couldn't help asking: "Boji, you are so happy, which makes me a little overwhelmed. Are you really not going to think about it anymore?"
"What else are you thinking about? The general has an extraordinary bearing and uses his troops like a god. How could Yi be mistaken about such a heroic hero?"
Yi Ji answered simply and praised Yan Liang generously.
Hearing Yi Ji's sincere words, Yan Liang felt comfortable and laughed: "I didn't expect that Bo Yang valued Yan so much. Yan will never be disappointed. From now on, with Bo Ji you as my right-hand man, why can't I succeed in my great cause?"
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Yan Liang was proud and Yi Ji was excited. The two had similar interests, so they toasted and drank together, establishing the friendship of master and minister.
After drinking, Yi Ji became humble again and laughed at himself: "Yi has little talent and little knowledge. I feel lucky to be able to do my best for the general, but I don't dare to be worthy of being called the general's right-hand man."
"Boji, please stop being humble. I'll tell you the truth. There is something I need to do right now, and you can only help me accomplish it," Yan Liang said.
Yiji suddenly said in surprise: "I don't know what it is, general, just give me your orders."
"I would like Boji to be a matchmaker for a while." A smile appeared on the corner of Yan Liang's mouth.
