Li Ru was cunning and difficult, Xun Chen was not angry, and fell silent. His eyes are soft, but his expression is quite serious, one rigid and one soft, giving people a feeling of not being angry and arrogant.

When Li Ru saw it, his heart chuckled.

Could it be that he is too harsh?

It was just a momentary thought, and Li Ru instantly regained his composure.

It's not a confrontation on the battlefield right now, but it's better than a battlefield battle. It was related to the interests of Dong Zhuo and even the entire Xiliang Army, Li Ru did not dare to be careless, adjusted his mentality to the best state, and went all out to deal with it.

Whoever loosens his mouth first will get the least benefit; Whoever can make it to the end will be the winner.

Xun Chen also understands this truth.

Xun Chen observed his words and looks, found that Li Ru's demeanor had changed, and knew that this time it was a hard battle, so he no longer remained silent, and said: "Brother Wenyou, the conditions proposed by the lord are already the maximum support for Dong Xiang. The two sides formed an alliance and helped each other, which meant that the lord recognized the status of Dong Xiang. At present, in the world of the Han Dynasty, all the princes think that Dong Xiangguo is tyrannical, but they don't know that in the troubled times, it is the royal way to do things by thunder means, and only then can the situation be suppressed. Isn't it enough for the lord to support Dong Xiang? ”

Li Ru shook his head and said, "The two sides have become allies, this is just an agreement. When it was time to start a war, Wang Lei could completely ignore the covenant and tear up the covenant without authorization. Youruo, you and I understand and know that the covenant is not binding. ”

Xun Chen retorted: "A gentleman stands in the world, based on faith and righteousness, if he can't even do this sincerity, what can the lord use to win the trust of the people in the world?" Brother Wenyou's worries are unnecessary, please put your heart in your stomach and put ten thousand hearts. ”

Li Ru sneered and said, "Sophistry! ”

Xun Chen shrugged his shoulders and said helplessly: "My lord has given enough sincerity, but Brother Wen You has made things difficult everywhere and has no sincerity at all. Maybe I'm looking for the wrong person. ”

Li Ru picked up the teacup and said with a smile: "Go slowly!" ”

Xun Chen got up and bowed, and then walked outside. Walking to the gate, Xun Chen suddenly stopped, and said without looking back: "Brother Wenyou, there are many people who can talk to Dong Xiang's side, there is no Butcher Zhang, and Li Mazi." ”

With a flick of his sleeves, Xun Chen walked directly outside.

"Wait!"

Li Ru's eyes narrowed slightly, and there was a hint of coldness in his eyes.

Xun Chen said: "What does Brother Wen You have to say?" ”

Li Ru sneered twice, and said proudly: "If you want to talk to Xiangguo's side, without my help, it will be difficult." You go to someone else to lobby, and it will take a while to meet Sangkook. I can go to the dock right away to meet and speak by Sangkook's side. At that time, even if you have a three-inch tongue, it will be difficult to work. ”

Xun Chen stood tall and said confidently: "Everyone in the world knows that Brother Wen You is Dong Xiang's right-hand man, and he can tell life and death with one word, but Brother Wen You thinks that he can cover the sky with one hand, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do it." ”

Li Ru frowned, and the conversation between the two was already filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.

Negotiations are no longer getting closer, but moving farther and farther.

Li Ru thought for a while and said, "As long as Wang Lei agrees to the following conditions, I will help him persuade Xiangguo." ”

Xun Chen said: "Please speak!" ”

Li Ru said in a deep voice: "First, Wang Lei issued a notice to spread to the world, indicating that Wang Lei returned to the country; Second, Wang Lei sent his soon-to-be-married wife to Chang'an as a hostage. With two conditions, I will help Wang Lei lobby Xiangguo. ”

The corners of Xun Chen's mouth twitched, his eyes were full of anger, and he secretly said that Li Ru was ruthless.

Previously, Xun Chen mentioned that Wang Lei worked for Dong Zhuo and the two sides made an alliance, but that was a verbal matter. Once the princes of the world are informed that Wang Lei is obedient, this is a sure thing.

Moreover, there is a certain difference between 'submission' and 'effectiveness'.

If you submit to Dong Zhuo, you will become Dong Zhuo's person; Serving Dong Zhuo, it can be said that Dong Zhuo is in charge of the society, while Wang Lei just obeys the Son of Heaven and works for Dong Zhuo. There are very simple differences in this, but chewing words can derive different variations.

The most important thing is that Li Ru also has to send hostages, which is absolutely impossible.

Xun Chen understood the meaning and could not agree.

"Brother Wenyou, things are not benevolent, come back another day to bother, farewell!" Xun Chen bowed again, then turned around and left the hall. Li Ru did not stop him and let Xun Chen leave. He sat in the hall and thought for a while, and muttered: "The Yingchuan Xun clan really deserves its reputation, and Xun Chen's bearing is outstanding, which is extraordinary. This person is not an easy person, and he must hurry up to give Xiangguo a wake-up call. ”

After making a decision, Li Ru instructed his subordinates to prepare the carriage.

After leaving the mansion, Li Ru went straight to Dong Zhuo's Xiangfuwu. The dock is located in the west of Chang'an, and the surrounding city wall is about seven zhang high and about seven zhang thick, which is extremely strong, similar to the city wall of Chang'an City. In addition, the dock gathered treasures that Dong Zhuo had looted from all over the world, and the hoarded grain was enough to eat for thirty years, which could be called a fortress.

In order to build the dock, Dong Zhuo conscripted 250,000 people to serve in the conscription to build the dock, and there were countless casualties, which made people complain. However, Dong Zhuo was proud and extremely happy.

Regarding Dong Zhuo's luxury, Li Ru had the heart to persuade him, but he was powerless to change it.

It is true that Li Ru is Dong Zhuo's confidant, but Dong Zhuo has a resolute personality and does not necessarily follow Li Ru's advice many times.

Coming to the outside of the dock fort, Li Ru quickly entered the dock after inspection.

I checked all the way and finally came to the main hall.

Dong Zhuo's main hall is similar to the imperial palace, luxurious and magnificent. At this time, Dong Zhuo sat casually above, smiling and admiring the singing girls in the hall dancing. The princes of the world are busy fighting for territory, and Dong Zhuo is happy. Li Ru entered the main hall, and with a wave of his hand, the music immediately stopped, and the singer also retreated respectfully.

Dong Zhuo raised his head and asked, "Virtuous son-in-law, what's the matter?" ”

Dong Zhuo's voice was very loud, and his speech was very imposing, as soon as he spoke, Li Ru hurriedly saluted, sat down and said: "Back to Xiangguo, Xun Chen, who is engaged in the governance of Wang Lei, came to Chang'an today, when Xun Chen visited me, he wanted me to intercede for Wang Lei, and wanted Xiangguo to reprimand Yuan Shao in the name of the Son of Heaven, and appointed Wang Lei as the pastor of Jizhou, so that Wang Lei's state pastor was reasonable and legitimate. ”

Dong Zhuo was stunned for a moment and said, "That's it?" ”

Li Ru replied, and Dong Zhuo said, "It's not a big deal, you can do it." ”

Li Ru said: "When I talked to Xun Chen, I didn't talk about it. I estimate that Xun Chen will find other ways to meet Xiang Guo, and implore Xiang Guo to support this matter, so that Xun Chen is anxious, and finally obediently admit defeat. ”

"Okay, I'll do what you want." After Dong Zhuo directly agreed, he said: "You came just in time, I just selected a group of singers and rehearsed a new dance, you can also enjoy it together and improve your sentiment." ”

The corners of Li Ru's mouth twitched, and he shook his head and said, "There are many government affairs to deal with in the humble position, please forgive Xiangguo." ”

Dong Zhuo looked dissatisfied, and sighed lightly, "After you arrived in Chang'an, you were busy dealing with various things, and you couldn't see anyone...... Alas, what a disappointment, or whatever, go and get busy with you. I appreciate it myself, and I have a little more fun. ”

Li Ru said goodbye and left, and soon got out of the dock.

He returned in the carriage, thinking, Xun Youruo, Xun Youruo, if you want to go the rest of the way, there is no way.