Zhang Rang heard that someone outside the door came to pick up Yuan Shao, and immediately became anxious,

Because he was worried that Yuan Shao would leave, his plan would be completely ruined.

So he hurriedly said, "You go and tell the person outside the door that his lord is already drunk and will rest in my house tonight, and let him come back tomorrow morning to pick up people." ”

Just as the man was about to leave, Xue Yun staggered to the man's side, and asked with a drunken voice, "Is it General Wen Chou?" You go and tell him I'm here, let him come in and pick me up, and go. ”

As soon as Xue Yun said this, the subordinate suddenly became embarrassed, and he didn't know what to say.

Is it to listen to his own master, or Yuan Shao's.

Because he knew in his heart that no matter which one he promised, he would immediately offend the other.

He was just an ordinary person, and the two people in front of him were behemoths, and he didn't dare to offend any of them.

Just when this person didn't know what to do, Xue Yun patted him on the shoulder.

said, "Why haven't you moved?" Forget it, I'd better go out and find him myself. Wen Chou ......"

"Yuan Gong is already very tired, come here, take him back to the house to rest."

As soon as Zhang Rang's voice fell, two subordinates walked towards the inner room with Xue Yun on their back, and the two beauties also followed.

"What are you doing? Let me go! Wen ugly! As soon as Xue Yun's voice fell, the closed door was suddenly opened.

This is not to say that Wen Chou has great strength, but that the door is not jammed with a wooden bolt.

Wen Chou entered the door and saw that his lord was forcibly pulled into the back room, and rushed up with an arrow step.

Wen Chou knew that the identities of those eunuchs were not trivial, so he didn't touch them in the slightest, but cleaned up the two subordinates.

A general galloping on the battlefield is easier than eating to deal with two minions who only know how to bully and dominate the market.

Those two people were like chicks, thrown out by Wen Chou.

Xue Yun said, "Brother Zhang, I'm sorry, my subordinates don't understand the rules, and they beat your family's minions, Wen Chou, why don't you make amends?" ”

Wen Chou hugged Xue Yun and said, "Impulsive in the next moment, I hope you will forgive me." ”

Zhang Rang saw Wen Chou suddenly appear, and knew that the idea of wanting to win Yuan Shao into the gang was in vain.

sighed at the moment and said, "Hey, since Duke Yuan doesn't want to rest in my house, then I won't keep it anymore, your father-in-law is drunk, be careful on the road." ”

Wen Chou nodded and helped Xue Yun away.

When passing by with Zhang Rang, Zhang Rang said, "If Yuan Gong agrees to my conditions, then Youzhou is my meeting gift." ”

It's just that Xue Yun didn't answer him immediately, looking drunk, and I don't know if he heard it.

It wasn't until Xue Yun left and the door closed again that Zhang Rang couldn't hold back any longer, and the pent-up anger in his heart was also released at this moment.

"Okay, you Yuan Shao, I deigned to put on a big banquet for you, and I was polite to you. How dare you give me such a face! Good! You wait, from now on, we have time to play slowly. ”

The eunuchs beside him were also very disgusted by Xue Yun's performance just now.

Those officials who were higher in rank than Yuan Shao were also groveling in front of them, and they didn't dare to breathe.

If it weren't for the fact that Yuan Shao had heavy troops and was still of use to them, they would have slaughtered Yuan Shao a long time ago.

"It's a long time coming, and there will be a chance to clean him up slowly in the future."

Zhang Rang angrily threw his sleeves and turned away directly, and the others also left in twos and threes.

On the dark streets of the capital, Wen Chou led the horse, and Xue Yun sat on the horse, but at the moment he was in good spirits, and he didn't look drunk at all.

Wen Chou asked, "Why did the lord suddenly agree to Zhang Rang's invitation, don't you know that this is a Hongmen banquet?" ”

Xue Yun smiled and said, "I know it's a Hongmen banquet, but it's not okay if you don't go." If I don't go, how do I know what these eunuchs want? Do they still dare to give me a Xiangzhuang sword dance, intended for Pei Gong? ”

Wen Chou asked, "Does the lord know what they want?" ”

"Because I have in my hands what they want, but can't have—military power." Xue Yun said in one sentence.

If he hadn't pretended to be drunk, it would have been impossible for him to leave so smoothly tonight.

The piece of paper that Zhang Rang gave to Xue Yun before was a letter about the delivery of military power.

As long as Xue Yun drew a charge on that piece of paper, then Xue Yun's army would become his concession.

After all, this was Xue Yun's will, not a holy decree of the imperial court, so those soldiers had to obey it.

Even if Xue Yun denied it afterwards, no one would believe that it was true.

So Xue Yun pretended to be drunk in order to leave Zhang's Mansion as soon as possible.

In fact, it is not surprising to think about it, after all, when Liu Wei becomes an adult, the dragon army in charge of Zhang Rang must be handed over to him.

So before that, he had to find another guarantee for himself, that is, the military power in the hands of the princes.

And among them, Yuan Shao's army is the strongest, so it naturally becomes the most perfect choice in their hearts.

"But if the lord rejects them like this, isn't he afraid of their retaliation?"

Wen Chou was worried that Zhang Rang would take the opportunity to trouble Yuan Shao, after all, Luoyang was not their territory, so it was better to be careful.

Xue Yun shook his head, he also felt helpless, and said slowly, "Hey, this is also a matter of no way, if we form an alliance with Zhang Rang, it will be equivalent to standing on the opposite side of the current emperor." This is the worst possible outcome for us. ”

Xue Yun must be clear about his position, and when there is no obvious difference between the strengths and weaknesses of the two sides, Xue Yun must choose neutrality.

Xue Yun felt that it was not interesting to talk about this topic any longer, so he asked, "When you put Shen Jian in prison, did you see General Zhao Yun Zhao?" ”

Although the Great Prison and the Heavenly Prison were not in the same place, the general direction was in the north of the city, and Xue Yun thought that the two of them might meet.

I saw Wen Chou shook his head and said, "No, the last general also went to the prison, and the guards of the prison said that General Zhao sent Qiao Zhong over and left." ”

"Gone? Did you go back to Youzhou? Xue Yun muttered.

After all, Zhao Yun is not his subordinate now, and it is impossible for him to report everything to himself.

"No, I went to the city gate to ask, and they didn't see a general on a white horse leave."

Wen Chou knew that his lord liked Zhao Yun, so he went to the city gate to inquire about the news, but the result was that he had not seen this person.

"It may be that he wants to rest for a night and go back to Youzhou the next day."

After all, his task was only to escort Qiao Zhong into Beijing, and he didn't need to face the saint.

Now that his mission has been completed, he will leave after a night's rest at most.

"Hey, I'll see you soon." Xue Yun sighed at the night sky.

"That's right, my lord." Wen Chou suddenly thought of something, and hurriedly asked, "We refused to let us, so will he go to other princes?" ”

Xue Yun nodded and said, "That's for sure, and I've already guessed who he'll be looking for." ”