"What did you say?" Yuan Shu stood up with a look of disbelief on his face.
Yuan Yin grimaced and repeated in an interfering voice: "General Wang means that he can give you the opportunity to march into Luoyang, ensuring that you don't have to take any risks and can regain Luoyang in glory. However, where
Before, you had to spend some money on food..."
"asshole!"
Yuan Shu flew up and kicked his brother over, then put his hands on his hips and cursed: "Why? He didn't even think about it. From the time he arrived in Nanyang, who was providing money and food to support his army? No.
How could he be as successful as he is now without the support of a certain person? He is ungrateful, yes, he is a white-eyed wolf!"
Yuan Yin propped up his body with his hands and said with twinkling words: "Brother, otherwise, just follow him, just some money and food..."
"no!"
Yuan Shu flatly refused and shouted angrily: "This is not a matter of money. I treat him like a confidant, how can he repay me like this? I can't just swallow this breath! Pass on my general order, and from today onwards, we will end the relationship."
For Lu Yang’s supply, I must make him come back and beg me, beg on his knees!”
"Brother, brother, listen to me..."
As soon as he heard this, Yuan Yin broke out in a cold sweat. Without any more care, he started crying while hugging Yuan Shu's thigh: "If you do that, you will anger Wang Pengju, and he will come back to kill you!"
"Return the troops as soon as they return, why are you afraid of what he will do..." Yuan Shu was furious and shouted a few words without thinking, and then he said in shock: "Huh? What did you say? He is going to..."
Yuan Yin nodded like a chicken pecking rice and said: "That's right, if Nanyang's grain and grass cannot reach Luyang within three days, he will personally bring an army to fight back!"
Yuan Shu shook his head numbly and murmured: "No way, he wouldn't do this to me. Besides, even if he wanted to, Gongsun Yue wouldn't listen to him. He doesn't have many soldiers at all."
"The Youzhou army is not in the camp at all. Wang Peng surrendered and accepted the rebels. There are more than 20,000 elite soldiers in the camp. If they really want to come south, we can't stop them!" Thinking of what he saw in Yangren, Yuan Yin just felt
My heart felt so cold.
Generally speaking, the surrendered troops cannot be quickly restored and sent to the battlefield. Especially in a situation like Wang Yu's where more troops surrendered than his own army, it is quite remarkable that he was able to suppress the surrendered troops without desertion or mutiny.
.
But Yuan Yin saw with his own eyes the scene of a forest of banners on the school field, a sight of more than 20,000 troops with strong morale and fighting spirit.
According to Jia Xu, who eats people without spitting out their bones, corn mixed with sand has aroused resentment in the army. As long as Wang Yu is willing, he can direct this resentment to Yuan Shu at any time. By then, the consequences will be real.
It’s unimaginable!
"How about summoning Sun Wentai back from Yuzhou?" Yuan Shu still refused to give up.
"Sun Jian's troops were less than ten thousand, and their morale was low. What's more, Sun Jian was defeated by Xu Rong that day, and Wang Yu..."
Yuan Shu became more and more desperate. Looking at his brother, he suddenly became angry. He raised his leg, threw the opponent away, and kicked him over without thinking: "Idiot! It's all idiots like you. If you hadn't listened that day,
If you tell me, how could I and Pengju be so at odds with each other that they would turn against each other?"
"Brother, eldest brother, it was the younger brother who was wrong... But who would have thought that at such a young age he would have such determination and stand still? Dong Zhuo had already fallen ill and was unable to take charge, and he had not even joined the army! But he was in Suanzao
, you were obviously very impulsive in Nanyang?"
Yuan Yin felt that he had been unjustly accused. Wang Yu had always behaved like a madman and would risk everything for King Qin. Who would have thought that he would suddenly wake up at the last step.
"Hoo, ho!" After kicking and beating for a while, Yuan Shu was tired. He glared at Yuan Yin and gasped: "It was your idea at the beginning, what should I do now? Get me another one.
Just come up with your idea."
Yuan Yin replied tremblingly: "If he wants money and food, give it to him..."
After staring at Yuan Yin for a long time, Yuan Shu snorted from his nose: "How much does he want?"
"Five thousand...ten thousand yuan, and 300,000 grains..."
Yuan Yin hesitated and said two figures. Seeing that Yuan Shu was trying to show off again, he quickly explained: "The price can still be negotiated. If brother goes to see him in person, he can probably lower the price... It's not just our family, Liu Jingsheng
We also sent people there, and they also have to pay, uh, and it seems that Luoyang also sent people..."
"..." Yuan Shu fell silent.
No matter how unscrupulous he was, he could still imagine the threats behind these actions. If he didn't bow his head, Wang Yu would reach an agreement with Dong Zhuo, return to the south, and attack him with Liu Biao, let alone
Sun Jian couldn't defeat Wang Yu. Even if he could block Wang Yu, he himself couldn't defeat Liu Biao.
His intestines turned green with regret.
Originally he didn't have any bad intentions, but after being told by Yuan Yin, his thoughts came to life, and he even had a sweet dream of formally accepting Wang Yu and Sun Jian as his subordinates, and after capturing Luoyang, he would be respected in the south.
Unfortunately, the first step of the plan failed, and he could not manipulate Wang Yu at all.
Yuan Yin's visit was fully catered for by Jia Xu, and he did not see Wang Yu's face at all. However, through Yuan Yin's narration, Yuan Shu seemed to hear Wang Yu's familiar angry voice: You dare to cut off my food? I will kill you.
!
"Alas! What a bunch of idiots, they ruined my big job!" Yuan Shu looked up at the sky and sighed.
…
Luoyang, Nangong.
After more than ten days of coma, Dong Zhuo finally opened his eyes again. He stared blankly at the empty roof of the temple, his eyes dull.
After an unknown amount of time, a burst of rapid and chaotic footsteps sounded outside the hall, and he was finally awakened.
Looking at the face that was thinner than in memory, Dong Zhuo tried to raise his hand and asked like a groan: "Is it Wenyou? Are we...still alive?"
Tears suddenly welled up in Li Ru's eyes. He rushed forward to hold Dong Zhuo's hand and said affectionately: "Zhang Yue, you are well, and we are also well."
Feeling the heat in his son-in-law's palm, Dong Zhuo regained his energy a little: "Where is Wang Pengju? He didn't come to attack Luoyang? How long has he been unconscious?"
"It's been more than ten days, Prime Minister. These days, the military advisor has been taking care of you with all your clothes on. Zhen is also having trouble eating and sleeping." A person flashed out from behind Li Ru, it was Hu Zhen. He didn't say anything.
It's a lie, because he also lost a lot of weight.
"Hu Zhen? You're not dead?"
Seeing Hu Zhen, Dong Zhuo felt a surge of anger. Suddenly he gained strength, struggled violently, and sat up. He pointed at Hu Zhen's nose and cursed: "What on earth is going on in that battle with Yang Ren? How?"
Will we lose so miserably? It’s okay if we lose. But at least you have to send a messenger! It’s better now. They will surprise Hangu Pass and we will all die in Luoyang!”
Hu Zhen was so scolded that he didn't dare to speak, but looked at Li Ru.
"Father-in-law, calm down. Don't hurt yourself again. Hangu Pass is still fine..."
"Okay? Wang Yu didn't..." Dong Zhuo was stunned. There were many reasons why he fainted that day. Worry about Hangu Pass being captured and having no way to escape was one of the main reasons. He came back to his senses and asked: "Wen
Yu, tell me from the beginning, what happened?"
"Actually..." Li Ru briefly told the whole story of the Battle of Yangren, and then explained: "The Youzhou Army did not suffer any serious losses in this battle. Not long after the war, they marched northward. General Hu only had ten soldiers beside him.
He had several horses, but it was difficult to compete with him. So he avoided it and was unable to come back as soon as possible to report the news."
"After the Youzhou Army appeared in Gucheng, they disappeared. My son-in-law sent a messenger to Hanguguan, and the communication was smooth. However, the reinforcements were targeted as soon as they left the city. In desperation, they had to retreat.
Come back."
"You don't tackle the problem even though you have the opportunity?" Dong Zhuo was puzzled and asked, "What on earth does Wang Yu want to do?"
Li Ru said slowly: "My son-in-law guessed that he might want to negotiate. So I went to Yangren in person..."
"Negotiation? With Wang Yu?" Dong Zhuo was stunned.
Li Ru quickly explained: "My father-in-law was unconscious at the time, and the Youzhou Army kept coming and going. The situation was critical, so..."
"The truth didn't say that."
Dong Zhuo waved his hands, with a bewildered expression on his face, and asked one after another: "I just don't understand, Wang Yu, the Wang Yu you are talking about, is the same person as I know? He cut off my ear, he is like crazy.
He chased me fiercely and even sneaked into Luoyang alone... Now, he wants to negotiate with the truth? At this time? "
Li Ru reminded: "My father-in-law, have you forgotten? My son-in-law told you that day that Wang Yu is completely different from his father Wang Kuang. His loyalty is all fake. He, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao and others
Just the same, he is just a traitor who peeks at the artifact! If he really wanted to kill you, he would have done it back in Heyin!"
Dong Zhuo said blankly: "Then what did he do when he came to Luoyang before?"
Li Ru replied: "He has dealt with Lu Bu several times and has seen through Lu Bu's arrogant and unruly character, so he wants to use the power of the prince's division to kill you and at the same time recruit Lu Bu and the Bingzhou Army under his command!"
"...and now?"
"Now, he has seen through the situation and knows that there is no benefit in taking control of Luoyang. On the contrary, it will be more beneficial for us to keep the princes in check. Therefore, he plans to negotiate terms with you. If we can reach an agreement, he will let us leave. If we cannot reach an agreement...
…”
Dong Zhuo's expression was a little dull and he didn't say anything for a long time.
Li Ru thought that Dong Zhuo still remembered the hatred of cutting off his ears or was reluctant to leave Luoyang. He persuaded him earnestly: "My father-in-law, today is different from the past. Our army is gone. Even without Wang Yu, our army cannot continue to gain a foothold in Luoyang."
Now, let’s take a step back, return to Guanzhong, rest for a few years, and make a comeback.”
"Haha!" Dong Zhuo suddenly laughed.
Li Ru and Hu Zhen were both frightened, thinking that Dong Zhuo had been greatly stimulated and had gone crazy. When they were about to summon the imperial physician, they heard Dong Zhuo laugh louder and louder, until he burst into tears.
The two of them were shocked and were at a loss when Dong Zhuo finally spoke: "Hahahaha, of course I have to leave. What can I do if I don't leave? After going through so many things, it is really a great joy to be able to return to my hometown!"
As he said this, he stopped laughing and began to cry with tears streaming down his face. He cried so sadly that he seemed like a young child who had his favorite toy robbed.
Li and Hu looked at each other and were filled with emotion for a moment. This Wang Yu is really the nemesis of the Xiliang people! The prime minister is not a courageous person, but he was beaten repeatedly and lost his temper.
Now, I was completely beaten, and when I heard that I was able to escape unharmed, I cried with joy.
Thinking of the high spirits when he took over Luoyang last year;
The lofty sentiments when deposed and established the emperor;
After receiving the news of the alliance of princes, I was shocked but not confused, made arrangements calmly, and thought deeply about the time to move the capital...
It’s really unbearable!
After crying and laughing for a long time, Dong Zhuo finally returned to his usual state. He ordered the palace servants to bring water, washed his face, and then asked: "You have been there, so let's talk about it. He has
What conditions were offered?"
Li Ru replied: "He asked for an official position..."
"Give him the title!" Dong Zhuo waved his hand and said without thinking: "What does he want? Situ, Sikong, Taiwei? Even if he wants my position as prime minister, it's no problem. I will ask the emperor to grant him the title tomorrow!"
"His requirements are not high, he just wants a state pastor or governor."
"That's it? Which state?"
"He hasn't chosen yet..."
"Who cares about him, just agree to him." Dong Zhuo waved his hand and quickly skipped this section. He didn't intend to continue with Wang Yu. As long as the other party didn't want Yongzhou or Liangzhou, everything else was casual. He was just a man.
Governor?
"Is there anything else?" Dong Zhuo felt a lot more relaxed.
"He still wants money..."
"Money?" Dong Zhuo's fat face trembled visibly, "How much?"
"Fifty million……"
"Hiss!" Dong Zhuo gasped and said with a grimace: "He set Jin Yong City on fire, how could he have any money?"
Li Julius hesitated and said, "This is not impossible."
Dong Zhuo shook his head repeatedly: "Wen You, you won't have those wild ideas, will you? They do have money in their hands, but if we rob it, won't those handsome men fight with us after they return to Xiliang?"
"My son-in-law is not talking about them." How could Li Ru have such a stupid idea and return to Guanzhong empty-handed? If he wanted to make a comeback, he could only make a fuss about the Qiang people. How could he dare to offend those handsome men to death? Those
This guy is not just greedy. He will steal their money or even kill them!
"That's..." Dong Zhuo's heart suddenly moved: "Hey, are you talking about..."
Li Ru nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice: "Zhang Yue, we can't go back without taking anything. We have to leave anyway, why are we afraid of offending others?"
Dong Zhuo pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, it's up to you!"
"in addition……"
"What else?" Dong Zhuo began to tremble. It didn't matter if there were many conditions. An official position was easier to deal with. Asking for money or something was really tricky.
"These are relatively simple," Li Ruqian comforted: "He wants all the books in Tianlu Pavilion..."
"Huh." Dong Zhuo breathed a sigh of relief, waved his hand and said, "Give it to him."
Dong Zhuo was willing to part with it, but Li Ru was a little reluctant to part with it. These books seemed worthless, but in fact they were extremely valuable! If used well, they could be enough to build a country! However, that was a long-term matter, so people like me should just focus on the present.
Sighing secretly, Li Ru continued: "Also, he wants someone."
"People? What people?"
"The Emperor! There is also a woman named Jia Jing from Jiajiazhuang in Wuwei. Well, he also wants that woman's family members..."
"Female? Emperor?" Dong Zhuo was a little confused, but the principle was still very clear. "Female, let him send a letter back to Xiliang, and let Niu Fu take care of the matter. The emperor... the emperor can't give it, otherwise we will really be in vain."
Here we are, and we’ve lost a lot of money!”
Li Ru was actually telling lies with his eyes open. He knew that Wang Yu wanted people from Jiajiazhuang, not for some woman, but for Jia Xu. However, when he was in Yangren, he had already reached a deal with Jia Xu, so it was inevitable
To make matters worse, he would use Wang Yu to steal women as an excuse to fool Dong Zhuo, and then Jia Xu would reciprocate and help him fool Wang Yu.
"Father-in-law, there is a saying that if you ask for a high price, you must pay it back on the spot..." Li Ru didn't know that this sentence has become very popular recently, and many big shots are reciting it repeatedly.
"If you agree to all other conditions except the Emperor, then this matter will be left to my son-in-law. I am willing to use my sharp tongue to persuade Wang Yu and open the way for the army to return!"
"Okay, okay, you are indeed my good son-in-law!" Dong Zhuo was overjoyed.