As Yuan Shao's second son, although Yuan Xi is not famous, he has already entered the eyes of the scholars and major forces. Tian Chou was once engaged in Liu Yu, experienced the rise and fall of the Youzhou regime, and was clear about Yuan Shao's details.

Before this, he had always thought that Yuan Xi was a gentleman who did not learn and did not know how to do it, because Yuan Shao did not arrange an official position.

But see you today...

Especially what Yuan Xi said just now, he felt extremely shocked!

"Childe..."

Tian Chou excitedly poured two pots of tea, handed a pot to Yuan Xi, and said: "Gongzi's words are enough to shame the princes of the world!" Since Liu Yu's death, no one has paid attention to the war on the border, and the soldiers are as strong as Ling Zun, and they only negotiate peace with Wu Huan, and they are indifferent to watching Wu Huan slaughter our people. In the next respect, I would like to replace the wine with tea, and I salute the son! ”

"Sir, please."

Took a sip of tea.

Yuan Xi cheekily asked again: "Sir, what I just said, what did you think about?" ”

"If Meng Gongzi does not give up, he is willing to serve the work of dogs and horses!"

"Really? That's great! ”

Yuan Xi grabbed Tian Chou's hand and said excitedly: "With Mr. help, Wuhuan doesn't want to set foot in Youzhou again." When I recover the two counties of Liaoxi and Xuansu, I will give my husband tens of thousands of soldiers and horses to guard the border all year round. and your cousin Tian Yu, who has been appointed as the Taishou of the county, has more than 50,000 soldiers and horses in his hands. You are each other's horns, and it is a good story to fight against aliens together. ”

"Thank you, Childe."

Tian Chou glanced at Yuan Xi, and said with some hesitation: "But... I'm going to have to say a few things first. I only fight against aliens on the border, and I am afraid that I can't do anything about other wars in Hebei. He also does not accept promotions and does not go to Jizhou. I hope Childe understands. ”

"Hahaha..."

Yuan Xi raised his head and laughed: "You are really a pair of cousins, you even say the same thing." Mr. Tian, rest assured, I assure you that I will not allow you to participate in other wars. ”

"Gongzi Xie."

Tian Chou felt that he had found a soulmate.

Yuan Shao invited him at the beginning, but he couldn't even face it, and wanted him to serve in Jizhou, but he refused. Now it is Yuan Xi who comes forward, although he is Yuan Shao's second son, but as soon as he speaks, he speaks to his heart.

can guard the border and protect the people, Tian Chou is very content.

Even if you die on the battlefield, you have no regrets.

After Yuan Xi's sincere invitation, Tian Chou agreed to serve, which also made Yuan Xi have a matter of concern. In the future, if you can fight against Xianbei Youtian Yu, resist Wuhuan Youtian, and Yan Rou who has not yet been attached, if you can win it over, there is no need to worry about the internal affairs, military, and commerce on the border of Youzhou. He can concentrate on dealing with Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang well.

Early morning.

The red sun is rising.

The dazzling light shone into the guest room of the post house through the gap in the window, and Yan Rou slowly woke up. I smelled the faint smell of tea, and then I noticed a figure on the screen.

He got out of bed and walked to the other side of the screen.

Suddenly found that the person sitting opposite the screen was Yuan Xi, and he hurriedly saluted in fright: "Childe, why didn't you come here without saying hello." If there is any rudeness below, I hope the son will forgive me. ”

"General Yan, don't be polite."

Yuan Xi helped Yan Rou up and said, "I'm going to go to Liaoxi early tomorrow morning, and I want to talk to you about the righteous army." If our negotiations go well, I think we can end the war without using our swords. ”

"Yes, yes..."

Yan Rou knew that the righteous army had moved Yuan Xi, and she still had a glimmer of hope in her heart.

However, Yuan Xi's next words dashed his hopes again...

"General Yan, I am a straightforward person and don't want to go around in circles. I'll tell you about it. The two counties of Liaoxi and Xuansu, I am determined to win. And the people, male and female, who have been taken captive by you, must also be returned. I don't care about the people you slaughtered on the border, and I don't want to pay compensation, but I want to make sure that the Wuhuan army will never invade the people on my border again. ”

Yan Rou sat down slowly, pondering Yuan Xi's words.

Generally...

He wanted to rely on the formation of a righteous army, and it was basically impossible not to give up the two counties of Liaoxi and Xuansu. Only on this basis, at the cost of forming a volunteer army, can negotiations be conducted.

"General Yan is a smart man, he should understand what I mean, right?"

"Understood."

Yan Rou smiled bitterly and said, "Childe is really calculating." First drove us out of Youzhou, so that we could not gain a foothold, and forced Ton Shan Yu to move closer to Gongzi, at the cost of forming a righteous army, to seek refuge. ”

"That's a big deal..."

"Childe, do you know about Badun? How do you assume that he will come to you in a low voice? Yan Rou said: "With all due respect, Ban Dun is a person who attaches great importance to love and righteousness and will take revenge if he has revenge. If you give him a penny, he will give you ten points back. On the contrary, it may be easy for Gongzi to forcibly drive him out of Youzhou, but it is absolutely impossible to reconcile with him and form a righteous army. It will also lead to the breakdown of the relationship between Wuhuan and Youzhou, once Badun has the strength, he will be ashamed of today! ”

"Are you threatening me?"

"How dare you? It's just that he couldn't bear Wuhuan's revenge and brought disaster to the people of Youzhou, so he had to persuade him. ”

Yuan Xi said: "Okay, I'll believe you." However, I also have my own bottom line. My bottom line is that the land of Youzhou must be complete! Our negotiations should be built on that basis. If you persuade him to withdraw from Youzhou and form an army of volunteers, I can promise him any conditions, including food and security, to strengthen his position in Wuhuan. ”

"It's not impossible for Childe to say this..." Yan Rou was obviously interested, and asked, "Childe, how much food can you help Wuhuan?" ”

"Is 20,000 stone enough? This is the income of Liaoxi and Xuansu counties for several years. I have to understand that I really want to make friends with him, and if he is in trouble, I am willing to help, but if I am in trouble... ”

"Oops!"

Without waiting for Yuan Xi to finish speaking, Yan Rou said excitedly: "Childe, if you said earlier that you could help Wuhuan with 20,000 stone of grain, then why is it difficult to give up the two counties of Liaoxi and Xuansu?" ”

"Uh..."

Yuan Xi was a little confused.

Is 20,000 stone a lot of grain?

He remembered that this expedition mobilized 50,000 stone of grain. Although it is all the savings of Youzhou, before that, most of the money and grain have been shipped to Jizhou, and the rest is only a small part.

Is Wuhuan so poor? The poor have never even seen 20,000 stone of grain?

Yan Rou said excitedly: "Don't hide it from Gongzi, your 20,000 stone grain can save Wuhuan's countless lives." After having food, I was able to convince the tribes, large and small, to defeat the Three Kings led by Nanlou, Sufuyan, and Wuyan. I'm sure Bun Dun Shan Yu will be very grateful to Childe. It is not difficult to withdraw from Liaoxi and Xuansu and form a volunteer army. ”

"Childe, return to Liaoxi immediately and meet with him. As long as Gongzi gave 20,000 stone of grain according to the agreement, he guaranteed to open the city gate to welcome Gongzi, and after receiving the food, he led the army to leave Youzhou. ”

"Okay."

Yuan Ximu answered.

Unexpectedly, the complicated political situation was solved because of 20,000 stone of grain. Yuan Xi was very surprised and very happy. It is really the best policy to recover Liaoxi and Xuansu without using swords.

In addition, he also accumulated enough soldiers and horses to attack Gongsun Du, and the chances of victory were greater.