Although he had a premonition of Lu Bu's desperation, Zhang Qian was still startled when he heard Yuan Mai suddenly say this, and asked in a lost voice: "Why did Gongzi say this?" ”

Yuan Mai took a sip of the teacup in front of him and talked eloquently: "Lu Bu drove Liu Bei away, but he didn't get the hearts of the people in Xuzhou. Recently, Liu Bei and Cao Cao united, with a total force of nearly 100,000, and they pressed Xuzhou on a large scale, and the war was imminent. Cao Cao is good at using strategy, strong soldiers, brave generals, and wise strategists, and now has three places in Yuzhou, Yanzhou, and Sizhou, and has clashed with Lu Bu several times, all of which have defeated Lu Bu. Liu Bei has a wide range of popular hearts in Xuzhou, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are all tigers and wolves, the two are united, and they pounce on Xuzhou with the overwhelming momentum of Mount Tai. There are eggs under the nest! I'm afraid that it's not only Wen Yuan who will suffer from the catastrophe, but also the Zhang family who is with him, I'm afraid they will also suffer! ”

Zhang Qian was originally pessimistic about whether Lu Bu could hold Xuzhou, and Yuan Mai's words at this moment were equivalent to an official conclusion. He couldn't help but feel sad when he heard it, and said with tears: "The Zhang family is unfortunate, I'm afraid it will be a big disaster!" He had already persuaded Wen Yuan to abandon Lu Bu and go, but he didn't listen, so what could he do? ”

Listening to Zhang Qian's words, Yuan Mai was overjoyed, this brother was a wise man, and he took the initiative to persuade Zhang Liao to leave Lu Bu. I was worried that he was a dead brain, and I had the idea of keeping my brother loyal to one person from beginning to end, but now it seems that my worries are completely superfluous.

"Wen Yuan is a capable man and a loyal man. His father admired him very much, and hoped that one day, Wen Yuan would be able to go back to the township to guard the frontier, but unfortunately no one passed on the word. Today, I led a large army on the northern expedition, passing through Mayi, and learned that Wenyuan's two brothers lived in the White Horse Pavilion, so I came to visit. I also hope that Brother Zhang will take a trip to Xiapi and convey the admiration of my father and son to him! Yuan Mai smiled and complimented Zhang Liao, lest he not have enough weight, and brought his world-famous father out.

I heard that the Yuan family, the fourth and third dukes, was the hottest overlord today, and they actually favored their brothers. Zhang Qian was pleasantly surprised. The Yuan family holds the land of Sanzhou, with 300,000 armor, and thousands of generals, and has the potential to swallow the world, which is by no means comparable to Lu Bu who is trapped in Xiapi; What's more, the Yuan family is famous all over the world, its protégés are all over the world, and its reputation is second only to the emperor Liu family.

If they can gain the trust of the Yuan family and follow the Yuan family, the Zhang family will have a great chance to shine on the lintel. What's more, his hometown is under Yuan Shao's control, and Zhang Liao is an official under the Yuan family, so he can better protect the Zhang family.

Listening to Yuan Mai's words, Zhang Qian's heart was moved. Although he knew that the third brother was a principled person and would not betray easily, he still wanted to go to Xiapi to try it, so that the third brother would abandon the darkness and turn to the light for the benefit of the Zhang family.

"Oh, I dare to bother Yuan Jizhou to worry, Wen Yuan is so lucky, it really torments my Zhang family!" Zhang Qian hurriedly got up and gave Yuan Mai a long look, and said with some hesitation: "Wen Yuan's temper is also very stubborn, whether he can move him, the villain is really not a little sure!" ”

Yuan Mai also got up and returned the salute: "Brother Zhang is polite, Wen Yuan is capable, how is following Lu Bu different from Mingzhu secretly casting?" As the saying goes, good birds choose trees to perch, and good talents choose the Lord to serve. This time and that time. Lu Bu is already at the end of his rope, and if Wen Yuan follows Lu Bu again, he will be unwise and stupid! I think Wenyuan is a smart person who can understand the stakes and make a right choice. Besides, Lu Bu is a capricious villain, who killed two fathers-in-law and three domestic slaves with his own hands, what kind of righteousness does he talk about with such a person? ”

"Yes, yes...... What Gongzi said is that what kind of thing Lu Bu is, how can he be compared with Yuan Jizhou! Since the state pastor and the son can afford Wen Yuan, eldest brother, you must go to Xiapi and persuade the third brother to let him abandon the darkness and turn to the light! ”

Zhang Mao was first bought by Yuan Mai's gift, and what he said to Yuan Mai made Zhang Liaozhen guard the frontier excited. Yanmen is the side stopper, if Zhang Liao does the Yanmen guard, the Zhang family is the first family in Yanmen, and his second brother, who has no ability, no guts, and no IQ, can have a good time, and no longer need to be a butcher who kills pigs and dogs. Therefore, without waiting for Yuan Mai's words to finish, he tried his best to encourage his brother to agree to Yuan Mai's request.

Zhang Qian hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded and agreed: "Okay, since the state pastor and the son can afford Wen Yuan and the Zhang family, I, Zhang Qian, will go to Xiapi to persuade Wen Yuan to vote for the sake of the old father and mother, and for the sake of the Zhang family." As for whether it can be done, I can only do my best and know the destiny of heaven. ”

"Okay, okay, I'll also accompany the eldest brother on a trip, no matter what, I must persuade the third brother and the fourth brother to come to Gongzi." Seeing that the eldest brother nodded in agreement, Zhang Mao patted his chest and boasted about going to Haikou.

"So you're four brothers? I just found out! ”

Yuan Mai was quite surprised, but except for Zhang Liao's father and son, no one else in the Zhang family has been able to leave a name in history, and it is estimated that they do not have much ability. But Zhang Boss and Zhang Er were very happy to be able to agree to their request. As long as you work hard, there is hope!

Zhang Qian nodded and said: "We are indeed four brothers, Wen Yuan is the third, and the younger brother Zhang Kuo, who has a slight character, is now serving as a captain under Lu Bu's account." ”

"I'm about to go on a northern expedition to Dai County, the two of you have seen Wen Yuan, if you can convince him, you can send someone to look for me in the Yanmen area, as long as Wen Yuan is willing to come to vote, I will personally lead the soldiers of the three armies to greet each other, and protect Wen Yuan as the Zhonglang general in front of my father!" Yuan Mai patted his chest and said to the Zhang brothers, bragging and not paying taxes, let's brag first.

The Zhang brothers were overjoyed when they heard this, and discussed with Yuan Mai when to leave, and after taking that route to Xiapi, Zhang Qian instructed the servants to kill chickens and entertain guests, and ordered several elders in the clan to come to meet Yuan Mai and accompany him to eat and drink.

Yuan Mai had the intention to win over the people of the Zhang clan, as long as they were all on his side, Zhang Liao would also have to consider the feelings of the brothers who were following him, and said with a smile while eating and drinking: "Rest assured, Wen Yuan and your Zhang family are the elites of the world after a long time of battle. As long as you are willing to follow Wen Yuan to vote, they will all be reused, and at least you must be sealed as a tun chief! You can all repair a book and let Brother Zhang Qian take it to Xiapi. ”

After listening to the words of the state shepherd, several elders of the Zhang family were very happy, and they all expressed their support for Zhang Qian, asking him to persuade Zhang Liao to abandon Lu Bu, an unrighteous man, and bring his brothers to the north to join the wise Yuan Jizhou and serve the world-famous Yuan family.

The wine feast dispersed, Yuan Mai got up to say goodbye, and several elders of the Zhang family and the Zhang Qian brothers personally sent Yuan Mai out of the White Horse Pavilion before waving goodbye. Before Yuan Mai left, he once again told Zhang Qian that no matter whether Zhang Liao came to vote or not, after he came back, he would send someone to Yanmen to look for him, tell him what Zhang Liao said, and then find another way for him. Zhang Qian and Zhang Mao agreed together, and sent Yuan Mai and his party on the road.

"In that case, buy it and say goodbye first! There will be a period later! ”

Yuan Mai turned over his horse, waved goodbye to the people of the Zhang family, and led Zhou Cang, the Fan brothers, and two hundred cavalrymen to gallop north along the post road, chasing the army of Liyi.

Although it was cold, Yuan Mai was in a good mood, and couldn't help but recite Han Gaozu's poem in the cold wind: "The wind is blowing and the clouds are flying, and Weijia is slowly king!" Anderson, help me sweep the Quartet! ”

"Childe is so happy today, this Zhang Wenyuan is really a character?" Zhou Cang rode closely behind Yuan Mai and asked suspiciously.

"Of course, it is comparable to the two famous generals of my Han Dynasty, Wei Qing and Huo Quai!" Yuan Mai galloped on his horse and gave Zhang Liao the highest evaluation.

"Uh...... So powerful? If I have a chance, I would like to get acquainted! Zhou Cang pursed his lips, looking unconvinced.

Ahead was a steep hill, and the road was a little rough, as if there were ambushes.

"It's not good, there are ambushes!" Fan Hu, who was walking in front, was the first to discover the danger, and the shaking weeds were not blown by the wind, but there were real ambushes!

"Kill!"

With a shout, the ambush around the valley was exhausted, about 2,000 people, including cavalry and infantry, all wearing Hun costumes and waving the banner of the Huns, trapping Yuan Mai and his party in the center.