I have to say that Yan Rou is a wonder.

When he was young, he was captured by Xianbei and gained Xianbei's trust.

Later, he became a prisoner of Wuhuan and gained the trust of Wuhuan again.

gradually became famous in the north, until after Liu Yu's death, he was reused by Qiu Liju and became Qiu Liju's confidant, and together with Xianbei, he avenged Liu Yu and attacked Gongsun Zhan.

Now he is the military advisor of Badun, and he is deeply trusted by Badun.

In general, he is left and right. He also had a good relationship with Cao Pi in history, Cao Pi regarded him as a brother and let him lead all the soldiers and horses in Youzhou to fight against foreign races.

It can be seen that Yan Rou is not only extremely intelligent, but also a rare general.

Early June.

Yan Rou arrived in Yuyang.

When Yuan Xi learned about it, he was very happy and wanted to set up a banquet to entertain him.

The people who attended the banquet included the generals in the army, He Mao and Jiao Touch, Cui Yan, who joined the army, and Yuyang Ling Tian Chou.

The banquet begins.

Yan Rou raised the bottle and said: "In the past, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty chased the Xiongnu in Mobei, and set up a captain to protect Wuhuan to ensure the peace of the border. For hundreds of years, although Wuhuan and the Han Dynasty had friction, the strategy of resisting the Xiongnu had never changed. Today's son led the army here to help Wuhuan fight against the Huns, right? On behalf of the next Ton Shan Yu, thank the son first. ”

"Please!"

Yuan Xi didn't break it, and greeted him with a bottle.

"In this way, General Yan came to Yuyang to thank you?" Cui Yan asked.

Yan Rou looked over with a look of respect: "If I'm not mistaken, this is Mr. Cui Yan, right?" ”

"Exactly."

"Disrespectful, disrespectful..."

Yan Rou shook again and again, and said: "The Xiongnu have repeatedly violated the border, and a few days ago, Xianbei and Wuhuan have formed an alliance to resist the Xiongnu. Childe must have helped me when he led the troops at this time, so I came to thank him. ”

Cui Yan couldn't help but laugh: "It's really strange. Childe's war letter was sent to Liaoxi 15 days ago, but did he not receive it? Or did General Yan Rou deliberately pretend to be confused? What about taking us for fools? ”

"How dare you..."

Yan Rou lowered her posture and bowed to Cui Yan.

He knew that he couldn't pretend anymore, and he had to put things on the bright side and talk about it well, so he slowly turned around and asked, "Does Gongzi really want to crusade against Wu Huan?" ”

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi replied absentmindedly, thinking to himself: "Yan Rou is a good general, I have to find a way to accept it." In the future, he will be stationed at the border to defend against Wuhuan and Xianbei. You can also help buy war horses. ”

The purpose of his attack on Wuhuan was not to kill them all.

Instead, after taking back the two counties of Liaoxi and Xuansu, he still maintained friendly relations with Wuhuan and purchased cattle, sheep and horses from the grassland tribes. And those who can do this must be people who both Wuhuan and Xianbei trust.

Yuan Xi thought about it, and there was only Yan Rou.

Yan Rou said: "Young man, Wuhuan and Youzhou are dependent on each other. If you destroy the Wuhuan, who will fight the Xiongnu for you in the future? I don't understand, what is the intention of making the honorable seal a single one? ”

"That's a good point."

Yuan Xi's mind was pulled back, and he walked over and said, "Wuhuan has really helped us a lot over the years. However, it has also aroused public resentment. The people of the border have a great opinion about how you govern the place. I had no choice but to send troops. If you can give up the two counties of Liaoxi and Xuansu, I am willing to continue to maintain friendly relations with Wuhuan. ”

Yan Rou hugged his fists and said, "Childe should know about Wu Huan's situation." Our people will run out of food every winter, and they need the support of Liaoxi and Xuansu counties. If you take back the two counties, won't you force us to a dead end? ”

"I've thought about it for you. I will build a very large market in Jixian County, and you will bring cattle, sheep, and horses to Jixian County to sell, no matter how many there are, I will exchange them with grain. Fair and reasonable, no bullying. In this way, you have solved the problem of food, and we have also solved the problem of war horses, isn't it the best of both worlds? As for the two counties of Liaoxi and Xuansu, they are the cities of the Great Han Dynasty, and you must return them. If it is not returned... Then you can only see you on the battlefield. "Yuan Xi's attitude is very tough.

"This..."

Yan Rou was speechless for a while, but she couldn't answer.

What Yuan Xi said is not unreasonable, and it can be regarded as giving Wuhuan a way out. But will Badon agree? Give up your hard-earned territory to Yuan Xi?

"Childe..."

"General Yan don't say any more, I won't change my mind. Whether you agree or not, I will lead the army to Liaoxi in two days. Yuan Xi said.

Yan Rou realized that it was not easy for her to come to Yuyang to be a lobbyist, and she also realized that it was difficult to persuade Yuan Xi to change his mind with his incorruptible tongue. He decided to come up with a killer idea!

Yan Rou bowed respectfully and said, "Young man." The two counties of Liaoxi and Xuansu are really important to Wuhuan. Shan Yu will not agree to sell it under any circumstances. But in order to make up for Childe, so that Childe could give Ling Zun an explanation, he was willing to form a volunteer army, about 10,000 light horsemen, and always obey Childe's orders. ”

Volunteer in the army?

Yuan Xi's eyes lit up, and he looked at Cui Yan and Tian Chou with a little surprise.

Cui Yan nodded vigorously, signaling that Yuan Xi could agree. The 10,000 light cavalry scale of the volunteer army is very strong in combat effectiveness, which is worthy of the benefits brought by the two counties of Liaoxi and Xuansu.

"Ahem..."

Tian Chou's eyebrows furrowed slightly, obviously not supporting this transaction.

Yuan Xi laughed, put his arm on Yan Rou's shoulder and said, "General Yan, let's talk about the matter of the righteous army." After I occupy Liaoxi and Xuansu, I will discuss with Bundun. You are a guest from afar, and I respect you with a bottle. ”

"Childe, you..."

"Come, come, drink, drink..." Yuan Xi beckoned to He Mao and Jiao Touch, and the two of them understood, twisting the wine jar in one hand and the wine bottle in the other, and walked over to toast Yan Rou frequently.

In less than a moment...

Yan Rou was drunk and lay on the desk.

Cui Yan observed his words and looks, as if he had gained insight into Yuan Xi's thoughts, got up and said, "Childe wants to... It recovered Liaoxi and Xuansu, and negotiated peace with Wuhuan. Do you still want to force Donton to form a volunteer army? ”

"I can't hide anything, sir." Yuan Xi smiled: "The interests are all played. When our troops are sent to Liaoxi, defeated and destroyed, and driven out of Youzhou, he will be disliked, humiliated, and even excluded by other tribes. At that time, I will come forward to help him again, stabilize his position in Wuhuan, and then discuss with him about the formation of a volunteer army, presumably he will not object. ”

"Childe is wise."

Cui Yan had a look of admiration on his face.

Yuan Xi's eyes fell on Tian Chou, and Tian Chou also said; "If you can recover Liaoxi and Xuansu, and get along with Wuhuan in peace, it is okay."

"Hmm."

Yuan Xi was afraid that Tian Chou would care about the peace between him and Wu Huan, but now it seems that Tian Chou just doesn't want to see Wu Huan making trouble in Youzhou, but in fact, he is quite broad-minded.

After the banquet.

Yuan Xi sent someone to send Yan Rou to the post station to rest, and changed places with Yuyang Ling Tianchou to continue to discuss things.

The government office.

in the gazebo in the back garden.

Yuan Xi and Tian Chou faced each other and sat on the ground.

Yuan Xi said straight to the point: "Since the second emperor Huan Ling, the world has been in turmoil, thieves and eagles are rising, and the princes are attacking each other, who cares about the people on the border and whether they have been slaughtered by foreign races." Yuan Xi is not talented, and he is willing to devote his military strength to guard the border and prevent the aliens from taking a step forward. Dare to ask Mr. Tian Chou to help me and restore the peace of the border people. ”