Chapter 31: The Three-Year Covenant
"Yang Hong's slippery head has a ghost benevolence, he is borrowing these three thousand thieves to kill me!" Wen Han muttered with his mouth, but seeing that this Yang County magistrate was so grateful, how could he not take the opportunity to take some benefits.
Wen Han drank a few glasses, pretending to be drunk with wine, and wanted to ask for some soldiers and horses from the county commander of Yang County. The county magistrate of Nayang County suddenly turned black, with a posture of 'there are no soldiers, there is a life', and he postponed it for various reasons, but later saw that he couldn't stop Wen Han's coming. And he gave ten loads of grain and grass, and fifty horses, for support.
After the banquet was dispersed, the county magistrate of Yang County drove away Wen Han and others as if he were sending a plague god. Wen Han sneered again and again, and secretly said that this official is really not a good person, and everyone is selfish. I came all the way from Xie County to help, and Yang County sent it away with this little material.
But it's better than nothing. Wen Han immediately ordered Pei Yuanshao and Li Qiang to take people to pick up the supplies, and he asked the county government for the address of Xu Huang's home, and went to find it with Guan Yu.
"Drink! Drink!! ”
Wen Han and Guan Yu walked to the end of the street and saw a simple house, where a young man was wielding a big axe in the courtyard. Wen Han walked in and saw that the young man was eight feet tall, handsome, sturdy, holding a big axe but showing no strength, he should be a man with great strength in one day.
"He Fangxiao is small, peeking at my martial arts routine!" At this time, Xu Huang found two people peeking outside the courtyard and immediately shouted. Wen Han frowned, just about to speak. I saw that Xu Huang was extremely violent, his body leaped, jumped over the outer wall, smashed down with a big axe, and slashed towards Wen Han.
"Hmph." Guan Yu snorted coldly, and without bringing the Qinglong Yanyue Knife, he took out the sword at his waist and strode forward, causing the sword to stab at Xu Huang's wrist. Xu Huang was shocked in his heart, if this sword stabbed down, his palm would fall to the ground. Xu Huang abandoned Wen Han and hurriedly avoided it. Guan Yu was unforgiving, running quickly, the sword in his hand was like raindrops, Xu Huang was not inferior, the big axe danced, and Guan Yu fought equally.
The two fought for almost thirty rounds, and Xu Huang was young and his strength gradually became exhausted. Seeing this, Guan Yu took advantage of the situation to strengthen his strength, shouted and played with his hands, and picked up the big axe in Xu Huang's hand.
"Alright. Brother Yun Chang, be merciful. ”
Wen Han was afraid that Guan Yu would not be able to recover his strength and hurt Xu Huang, so he hurriedly shouted to stop. Guan Yu heard Wen Han shouting, so he put away his sword and walked back to Wen Han's side quietly.
"This young hero, I don't know if it is the brother-in-law of He Zhubo, Xu Huang (Xu Huang is not yet in the year of the crown at this time, and there is still no word)?"
Wen Han had a free and easy smile on his face, and Xu Huang saw that Wen Han's body was thin, so he had a sense of contempt, and put on a face: "I am Xu Huang." Thou shalt be so rude that thou shalt peek in the dark. However, you know the name of my brother-in-law, is it the Wen Han praised in the brother-in-law's letter, Wen Bufan? ”
"I am Wen Bufan. This time I came to Yang County to suppress bandits, and I hope Xu Yingying can help. I don't know what Xu Yingying thinks? Wen Han didn't pay attention to Xu Huang's arrogant tone, but spoke with a polite look.
"It's okay to help. My brother-in-law took good care of me, and if my brother-in-law asked for it, I would do it. It's just that my brother-in-law said that you are a rare talent in the world. If you have great ambitions in your heart, you are the one who achieves great things. Your deeds have also been said in your brother-in-law's letter. I also admire it very much, but when I see you now, it is not as good as I expected in my heart.
My brother-in-law advised me that if I follow you in the future, I may be able to achieve a career. I now ask you, if I follow you, can you give me a bright future? ”
Xu Huang's eyes were clear, but they were sharp, staring straight at Wen Han. Wen Han remained silent, pondering for a while, Guan Yu who was on the side also looked at Wen Han at this time, the reason why he was reluctant to join Wen Han's gang was that the question in Xu Huang's mouth was also one of the most important reasons.
Slowly, Wen Han spoke.
"Xu Yingying, asked. That's what I asked. The court has no way, the ten permanent servants play with the court, and the people are miserable. In this world, there is already chaos. In the future, it is impossible to speculate where I and my men will go. However, I have been preparing and looking for like-minded people. I am a humble person, a person from a poor family, not as powerful as a wealthy family, but I am not willing to be ordinary. A little strategy, a little ambition, for survival, for relatives and friends, for the boastful words in the mouth of that day, to drive the world with public opinion. This ambition, walking.
There is no road in the world, only when there are more people walking, and then there is a way. Although I am a small person, I am willing to be the first person to walk, if Xu Yingying is willing to walk this road, I will go. If you don't want to, just give it.
After the completion of this crackdown on bandits, whether Xu Yingying is willing to join or not, I will never force it. Because everyone is an independent individual, with his own thoughts and choices. ”
Wen Han finished speaking slowly, his expression was calm, without a trace of falsehood.
Xu Huang secretly praised in his heart, Wen Han's demeanor was also infected by Wen Han's thoughts. But it is also clear that in this era when there is no cold family in the upper grades and no families in the lower grades, the road that Wen Han has to take is so difficult. Wen Han wants to go to the opposite side of the wealthy family and fight against it. Xu Huang didn't know if he was bold or unclear about the situation. Seventy percent of the power in this world is concentrated in the hands of wealthy families, and if Wen Han wants to fight against it, it is simply a mayfly shaking a tree!
However, Xu Huang's conscience told him that the path taken by Wen Han was where the righteousness lies. For the people of the world, overcoming obstacles and opening up a new road of 'taking the people as the masters' is a great cause that has never been seen before or since.
Xu Huang's face was constantly changing, and his conscience and thoughts were struggling. Wen Han closed his eyes and waited calmly. But Guan Yu on the side was pondering, not knowing what to think.
"I will make a covenant with you for three years. In the past three years, I have been a pawn under you. As long as it is a matter of righteousness, I will obey it. But three years later, you have no merit, no achievements, and you have not met the expectations of my heart. And I departed freely, and thou shalt not hinder thee. Can you agree? ”
Maybe it was He Shuang's letter, or maybe it was Xu Huang's conscience that overcame his thoughts, Xu Huang gritted his teeth and said the conditions. He knows that He Shuang's vision has always been unique, and it will not harm his future. Even if it is, it's only three years!
Wen Han was overjoyed when he saw that Xu Huang was willing to vote. Hurriedly grabbed Xu Huang's hand and smiled affectionately: "Hahaha." Xu Hero's Covenant, I'm next! However, the agreement is slightly unfair. If I don't achieve anything after three years, I won't be able to meet your expectations.
Didn't I harm you for three years? So if I can't do what you want, then I will be your pawn for three years. That's fair. ”
After listening to Wen Han's words, Xu Huang was stunned for a moment, looking at the calmness in Wen Han's eyes. For a while, I sighed again and again in my heart, and admired Wen Han's free and easy heroism.
"No wonder my brother-in-law has such a high regard for this person. Just because he just changed the agreement to fairness, people can't help but be impressed. Xu Huang slandered in his heart, but on the surface, he said solemnly: "So." I Xu Huang has seen adults. ”
Xu Huang is called an adult, not a lord. Wen Han knew that he was not completely convinced, but he didn't care: "In the future, there is no need for adults before and after adults, before I meet your expectations." Thou shalt be worthy of me as brothers. However, although you have not yet reached the year of crowning, since you have entered the office, you must have words. It's better to take Gongming. The implication is that the Ming Tao is blatant. How is it? ”
After hearing this, Xu Huang was quite satisfied. Accept Wen Han's kindness at the moment, and take the word Gongming. After Wen Han chatted with Xu Huang for a while, Xu Huang went back to the room to clean up, his parents died early, and it was Xu Huang's sister Xu who brought him up. Therefore, Xu Huang respects his sister very much, and he is also obedient to his brother-in-law 'He Shuang'.
After Xu Huang entered the house, Guan Yu straightened his face and wanted to speak, but he swallowed back the words as soon as he was about to speak. Wen Han saw Guan Yu spitting and spitting, thinking that it was after the words just now, Guan Yu saw that Xu Huang obeyed his conscience and followed Wen Han. Thinking that he had not expressed his position for a long time, his heart was uneasy.
Wen Han looked up at the sky and said lightly: "Brother Yunchang, don't be embarrassed. Xu Gongming's question just now was a real question. I may not be able to give a person who has an open future under my command. Elder brother is a peerless tiger general, destined to achieve great achievements. Brother, I am very affectionate, so I stayed by my side to help. But if one day my brother decides to leave, I will not stop him. ”
"Brother Xian..."Guan Yu opened his mouth, feeling a trace of guilt towards Wen Han in his heart.
"Hahahaha. Those who have attained the Tao have much help, and those who have lost the Tao have little help. There really was one day, Brother Yun Chang and Gongming both left me, which does not mean that I am an apathetic. Even if you have thousands of troops, what is the use of being an apathetic, but you are only endangering the world, and you will fail in the end. So brother, don't be uneasy, observe slowly, and follow your heart. ”
After Guan Yu heard this, his heart warmed, pondered for a while, and nodded: "Just according to the intention of the virtuous brother." I will make decisions according to my heart. ”
As soon as Guan Yu finished speaking, Xu Huang packed up and walked out. After Wen Han took Xu Huang's hand, he walked up to Guan Yu, took his hand, and walked back to the place where the soldiers and horses of Xie County set up tents.
In the evening, in Wenhan's tent. Wen Han, Guan Yu, Xu Huang, Li Qiang, and Pei Yuanshao observed the topography of Shuanglong Mountain around the map sent by the county magistrate of Yang County. We are discussing a strategy against the enemy.
"This Shuanglong Mountain, there are two mountains, one high and one low. The high place is the base camp of thieves, which is guarded by the big boss, the three masters Zhang Hao and Wang Liang. The lower part is guarded by the second master, and Zhou Cang is guarded.
This Zhou Cang is a trouble, he has good martial arts, and he is good at training, and all of them are cavalry, with super combat power, and there is no shadow of coming and going. It is precisely because of him that this Shuanglong Mountain will be so difficult to attack. I heard that the soldiers and horses of Yang County were about to attack the base camp of the thieves several times, but they were either disrupted by Zhou Cang this time, or attacked the soldiers and horses of Yang County, which made the soldiers and horses of Yang County suffer a lot, and they had to withdraw their troops and give up the great opportunity. ”
"Hmm... According to Gongming, how to deal with this week is the most critical. If you can solve him, it will be much easier to capture this Shuanglong Mountain. I heard that the three masters, Wang Liang has no ability, and he is greedy for money and lustful, while Zhou Cang is an upright person, and he has long been dissatisfied with Wang Liang. Wang Liang also regarded Zhou Cang as a thorn in his side.
The relationship between the two is not good, we can make a divisive plan, let that Wang Liang frame Zhou Cang, and find another person to persuade Zhou Cang to surrender, so that he will throw himself to us. It's just that there is no one who is familiar with Zhou Cang at the moment, and if there is, this plan can be done. ”
Wen Han said and set his eyes on Pei Yuanshao. Pei Yuanshao's face immediately changed, thinking about how this master was so magical, how could he know that he was familiar with Zhou Cang!