Xuzhou, Xiaopei.

If there was anything that could make Ling Yuan feel painful, it was to be tied up.

But her current situation was even more uncomfortable than this - Hao Meng sat motionless across from her, staring at him.

"I said it, it has nothing to do with me!" Ling Yuan kicked his feet and shouted.

But Hao Meng didn't seem to hear it.

"Hey! General Hao Meng~~~~ Xiao Yuanyuan really doesn't know. ”

"Hao Meng is a reckless man!"

"Hao Meng is a stubborn cow!"

Hao ...... General Hao Meng? Are you asleep? ”

Ling Yuan had already shouted hoarsely, but Hao Meng just didn't react.

"Okay, I'll admit it." Ling Yuan suddenly said in a low voice.

To her surprise, when Hao Meng heard this, she suddenly got up and came to her, looking down at her angrily.

"What did you just say?!"

"Alas, you can finally speak. Looks like you're going to have to say that to ignore me. Ling Yuan blinked mischievously.

"Are you really here to harm the general?" Hao Meng was not in the mood to joke at all.

"Of course not! I've already said it, but that's just a misunderstanding! Ling Yuan used all his strength and kicked Hao Meng's knee.

"Hmm!" Although Hao Meng was a little vigilant, he actually didn't believe that Ling Yuan would be an assassin in his heart, so he couldn't help but be a little lax during the conversation, and was attacked by Ling Yuan.

"That's just Sister Diao's own speculation, the little mandarin duck is so wronged!" Ling Yuan pretended to cry.

"How can everything be so coincidental? You'd better recruit from the truth. Hao Meng rubbed his knees and said.

"You big stubborn ~~~~~!"

……

What happened to Ling Yuan now can only show one thing - the plan to poison Lu Bu has failed.

It was precisely because of failure that Guo Lan was not in a hurry to rescue her. Because Guo Lan believes that as long as there is no conclusive evidence, Ling Yuan will be fine, and if she is saved at this time, her crime will be confirmed.

That day, Lu Bu went to say hello to Liu Bei, and he was indeed a little drunk. After returning, Chen Gong and the others sent him to the mansion.

And Ling Yuan was accompanying Diao Chan in the house, and when Lu Bu sat on the chair in a daze, Diao Chan asked Ling Yuan to make tea to sober him up.

Ling Yuan knew that this was the perfect opportunity. With a poison that attacks slowly, you're done.

But when she brought the poisonous tea to Lu Bu, Diao Chan suddenly took it and said that she wanted to taste whether it was hot or not.

This frightened Ling Yuan. Although she was ordered to kill Lu Bu, she didn't want to hurt Diao Chan. In a hurry, Miss Ling had no choice but to snatch the teacup and take a sip herself.

Then she excused the tea that it was too hot, took it out to dry, and hurriedly ran out to take the antidote.

However, she didn't know the fact that the meeting between her and Guo Lan had actually been known by Diao Chan.

In Lu Bu's Divine Bow Battalion, there is a special team of dozens of people. They hid in Xiaopei City under various identities in order to secretly investigate whether there were any people with bad intentions to infiltrate the city.

Even an assassin like Guo Lan couldn't tell the difference between them and ordinary people.

Therefore, when he and Ling Yuan thought they met seamlessly, the news had already been reported to Diao Chan's ears.

But Diao Chan also hoped in her heart that it was just a casual conversation between them, and she didn't believe that the kind-hearted Ling Yuan would lie to herself.

However, after experiencing many things, Diao Chan is no longer as naïve as he was at the beginning. So, taking the opportunity of Lu Bu getting drunk, she used this method to test Ling Yuan, and the result naturally disappointed her.

Therefore, she gave Hao Meng a death order - her eyes were absolutely not allowed to leave Ling Yuan for half a moment, even if she went to the toilet, she had to send a maidservant to keep an eye on her.

Because Diao Chan has to admit that although this girl has a bad memory, her poisonous methods are so strong that except for her master Xi Yan, I am afraid that no one can compare.

But Diao Chan only asked Hao Meng to take strict care of Ling Yuan, and didn't think about what to do to her. After all, at the beginning of the Northern Church, the relationship between the two sisters was the best.

But for the other person, Diao Chan is not so merciful. Now she will do anything for Lu Bu.

At the same time that Ling Yuan was completely controlled, Diao Chan secretly summoned Chen Gong, Cao Xing, and Song Xian, and when they learned the news, they immediately searched the city closely. It's just that Diao Chan didn't want everyone to do anything to Ling Yuan, so the matter of interrogating her was handed over to Hao Meng, who knew Ling Yuan first.

But to be honest, Hao Meng really has no talent in treating girls, so he has to use this kind of silent torture and Ling Yuan.

But including Lu Bu, everyone in the city didn't expect that the four sages would send someone over again.

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Xuzhou, a suburb of Pengcheng.

Because of Lu Bu's relationship, Mi Zhu didn't want all the main forces to gather in the city. In case Lu Bu suddenly sent troops to besiege him, then there would be no troops outside the city to help.

Therefore, Mi Zhu reached an agreement with Zhao Yun with the excess supply and let his men and horses be stationed outside the city. One is to be able to rescue Pengcheng at any time; The second is also to defend the rest of the Tang and Zhou dynasties.

And because of Zhao Yun's indifferent character, he settled all his men and horses in the forest a little farther away in the suburbs.

However, at this time, Zhao Yun and all his subordinates were all armed with blades, surrounding the person standing next to Mi Zhu - Zhang Fei.

"Brother Zilong, what does this mean?" A few years ago, they used to fight together, and they turned their faces anyway.

"Rong Zhao asked: Why are the three generals here?"

"Because I heard that Zilong has helped you many times, but you have never met again, so I asked Brother Zizhong to bring me here to thank you. It's just that Zilong's current formation really surprised me. ”

Zhao Yun didn't want to expose himself too early, so when Zhang Fei appeared, he had murderous intentions. So even if he was knocked on the side by Zhang Fei like this, he didn't mean to stop at all.

"Zilong, forget it, I told him."

"Why?"

"For the people of Xuzhou."

Zhao Yun looked at Mi Zhu suspiciously, and for a long time, he waved his hand helplessly.

Zhang Fei was surprised by the obedience of Zhao Yun's subordinates, and none of them hesitated, as if they didn't see themselves, they all went to do their own things.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" Zhao Yun walked to the tree and sat down, no longer looking at Mi Zhu and Zhang Fei.

Mi Zhu beckoned Zhang Fei to sit over, and said: "If you can't talk to Yide, I'm afraid that Xuzhou will be wiped out." ”

Zhao Yun still didn't speak, after all, he had heard Mi Zhu's words no less than ten times.

"Brother Zizhong, let me tell you." Zhang Fei smiled and patted Mi Zhu's shoulder, "Brother Zilong, do you remember Zang Xuangao?" ”

"Slave? What does it have to do with him? Zhao Yun finally spoke.

Brother Zizhong probed, he seemed to ...... I came into contact with the people of Chen Gong. ”

"If his soldiers and horses are really willing to help Lu Bu, I'm afraid that this Xuzhou will change hands again." Mi Zhu also said worriedly.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Yun was very calm after hearing this, "Nu Kou will only attack those who threaten Xuzhou, I can trust him, as for the lord of Xuzhou...... As long as you don't do anything that hurts the people, everyone should be the same. ”

"Hahahaha, Brother Zilong is open-minded. I just don't know if this Xuzhou is really taken by Lu Bu, will the heroes ignore it? A Han clan relative and a 'three-surname family slave' have very different deterrence to the princes. Zhang Fei's words revealed a sense of confidence.

"Dare to ask the third general, if it is really as you said, why did the princes of the Eighteen Towns stagnate because of him alone in front of Bishui Pass? In this world, is there a second person who can have such courage? Zhao Yun looked at Zhang Fei with a serious expression and said.

"Hehe, I'm ashamed, I have to admit that it's really hard to find."

"Why do you conclude that the three generals can't stand this Xuzhou?"

"Because at this time, there is no Dong Zhuo behind him, and there is no emperor, but he is just alone."

"The Emperor...... Oh, the majesty of the Han Dynasty has long been forgotten by the princes. As for Dong Zhuo, if he is really so brave, why would he move west to Chang'an to avoid the edge. ”

"Zilong! You know that Lu Bu is not a defender of the land, why are you so stubborn! Mi Zhu became a little impatient.

Zhao Yun stroked his thin spear and said with a gloomy expression: "Zizhong, our brother, has already sacrificed too much for the Great Han, isn't it enough?" ”

Zhang Fei thought that Mi Zhu would continue to argue, but he didn't want him to become a little lost after hearing this, and stopped talking.

"Yide, I'm afraid of this trip, you came in vain." Mi Zhu finally stood up slowly and said to Zhang Fei helplessly.

Zhang Fei just smiled, as if he didn't have any hope, and arched his hand at Zhao Yun: "Brother Zilong, no matter what, I can see you today, and I know that you are still safe, so it will be worthwhile for me to make this trip." If you want to drink in the future, I will be waiting for you in Pengcheng at any time. ”

After speaking, Zhang Fei left with Mi Zhu.

Zhao Yun didn't look at the two of them all the time.

It wasn't until he couldn't hear their footsteps that Zhao Yun raised his hand to summon a subordinate.

"Command the brethren to pack up at once, and when we have eaten we will set out."

"Is Long Shuai going to Pengcheng?" The subordinate asked with some confusion.

"No, this place is already known, and we will choose another place to rest."

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Yanzhou, Shanyang County, Changyi.

Xun Yu's mood is now extremely bad.

The place where he is now was originally intended for visitors from outside. But at this time, it was full of women with heavy makeup and revealing clothes.

"Feng Xiao, can you expel all these women?" Xun Yu covered his mouth and nose with his sleeve to isolate the fat powder, and looked at these women with disgust.

"Hehe, Brother Wen Ruo, this is also a great blessing in life, why can't you enjoy it to the fullest?" The person who spoke was none other than Guo Jia, who disappeared from Hebei a few years ago.

Seeing that poor Lord Xun was uncomfortable, Guo Jia had to watch the girls leave with some reluctance.

"Is there a reply from Yefeng?" Guo Jia picked up the wine glass on the table and took a sip, after all, in addition to beauties, this is his favorite.

There has been no reply yet. However, with the style of those people, they will definitely not let Duan Xuan go. ”

"I've always wondered why you hold such a grudge against him. What he planned was completely beneficial to Cao Cao and harmless. Guo Jia asked suspiciously.

"How could you not know? His present practice has gradually led the Lord to lose his mind, and if he continues like this, he will surely go astray. How can I sit idly by? ”

"Heh, you were the one who introduced him at the beginning, and now it's you who want to get rid of him, Brother Wen Ruo, will you introduce me to Cao Cao one day, and you will also want to get rid of me?" Guo Jia said with a smile.

"Though you are dissolute, you are kind. But that Duan Xuan ...... The heart is too fierce. Xun Yu unconsciously clenched his fists when he spoke.

"What happened to what you said last time?"

"Alas! I was annoyed when I mentioned this, Duan Xuan still instigated the lord to attack Xuzhou, and the lord was also a little moved. As soon as Yanzhou was pacified, he forgot Lu Bu's lesson, and was bewitched by Duan Xuan again! ”

"Hehe, Brother Wen Ruo, don't worry. If you want Cao Cao to give up this move, it is actually not difficult. Suffice it to say with more enticing benefits. ”

"What do you mean......"

"Emperor Liu Xie of the Han Dynasty."

"What?!" Xun Yu couldn't help but be surprised.

"Now that the Han Emperor has returned to the east, Luoyang is already in ruins, and whoever can take the lead at this time will be in charge of the world. This is more exciting than a mere piece of Xuzhou that makes Cao Cao's heart move. Guo Jia's smile deepened.

"I've thought about it too, but ...... The state and county governed by the lord have just been pacified, and if the emperor is welcomed here at this time, the heroes of the world are afraid that they will be ready to move. Moreover, Yanzhou is already the land of four wars, coupled with the continuous wars, the population has plummeted, and the grain reserves have been empty, so I am afraid that I will not be able to mobilize troops again. ”

"Hehe, the emperor has been traveling east for many days, but why hasn't anyone to meet him? In fact, the princes don't take the emperor seriously anymore. At this time, even if Cao Cao took him to his own state and county, the princes would not join forces again. First, the princes are now fighting each other, and they have no intention of caring whether the emperor lives or dies; Second, the princes all thought that the majesty of the Han court had been lost, and it was the same with or without an emperor; Third, even if the princes rise up and attack, it doesn't matter, because Cao Cao ...... Not Dong Zhuo. ”

"Well, that's fine. Then I will go and talk to the lord tomorrow, I just hope that the lord will not be confused by Duan Xuan again. ”

Guo Jia looked at Xun Yu's worried face and couldn't help laughing again.

"There's something I've always wanted to ask you," Xun Yu's expression suddenly relaxed, and he said to Guo Jia: "As you said, Duan Xuan's actions are all for the lord, then I will harm the lord by removing him, do you think Xun Yu is too pedantic?" ”

"No, on the contrary, I think Brother Wen Ruo is very cute." Guo Jia said and raised his wine glass and saluted Xun Yu.

Xun Yu wondered as a result of the wine glass and asked, "Why?" ”

Guo Jia picked up the wine jug and drank it all, laughed and said:

"When he dies, I will let Cao Cao know what the ultimate strategy is!"