At night, inside the camp.

After the Huns withdrew, Zhang He had already led his troops out of the city, trying to avoid disturbing the people, as a far-sighted general, Zhang He's requirements for the troops have always been very strict.

In this confrontation with the Xiongnu, Zhang He's subordinates were seriously injured, and they fought several battles, and the army of 20,000 people died more than 4,000 people and injured more than 2,000, which made Zhang He very anxious. In this era of war and chaos, military power is status and identity; With fewer soldiers in hand, the status will naturally decline.

Fortunately, Yuan Shao had an order before and let him take over the army of Yanmen. It's just that the situation has changed now, and he originally planned to lead the army north to Yanmen to take over the military power, but due to the large-scale invasion of the Xiongnu, he had no way to go north to Yanmen, but Li Yi and Yuan Mai led their troops south to Shangdang.

This made Zhang He a little undecided, I don't know if this matter still counts? Lu Yi and Yuan Mai never mentioned this matter, they can't open their mouths and force it, right? Moreover, Liyi's official position is General Zhenxi, and he is even more embarrassed to speak above himself, so he can only wait for Yuan Shao's order depressedly.

A few days ago, in the breakthrough battle, Zhang Yiyi took the lead and was wounded, but fortunately it was all skin trauma, and after being treated by the military doctor, there was no major problem. After the military discussion was dispersed, a person was reading the military book in the big tent of the Chinese army, and suddenly the guards came to report, and the general of Fenwu, Yuan Mai, asked to see him.

"Uh...... Yuan Xianyong? Zhang Yiyi was stunned, not knowing what the son of the lord's family was doing when he suddenly came to find him.

With doubts, Zhang He personally went out of the account to greet him, only to see Yuan Mai, who was dressed in military uniform, with a burly figure, dark skin, and a bearded man, waiting in front of the tent. Compared with the pampered in Yecheng at the beginning. But the noble son with a sick face is now very different, as if he has changed a person.

His physique is much bigger than before, perhaps because of the conquest of horses during this time, his face has a sense of vicissitudes; may be due to the wind and sun on the journey, his complexion is much darker than before, but it looks like a healthy glow; The upper and lower jaws have grown beards, and even the temples are a little sparsely black, looking more like a mature man, similar to the former sick son.

"The military is indeed a place to temper men. It's only been two months. Buying a boy has grown into a real man! ”

Zhang He silently made an evaluation of Yuan Mai in his heart, with a smile on his face, and hugged his wrist to salute: "I've seen General Fenwu, and I've come here late at night." I don't know what to advise? ”

"What do you have to advise? I certainly won't tell you the real purpose! Yuan Mai muttered to himself in his heart.

Will I tell you. I know you're going to be a great general. Specially to woo yours? Only God knows, I just know. Such a good set of near-chances. As a traverser, how can you let it go?

"I came here to discuss with General Junyi about the transfer of military power, I wonder if it is convenient for the general?" Yuan Mai hugged his wrist and saluted, looking like a corporal of Lixian. And directly threw out the question that Zhang He was most interested in.

If he and Koji Yi never mention this matter, they will pretend to be confused. In that case, Yuan Mai believed that Zhang He was embarrassed to take the initiative to ask for military power, and he could continue to control the 15,000 Yanmen elite soldiers for a while. However, fishing still needs bait, if you want to deceive this number one wise and brave general under Yuan Shao, how can you do it without a little blood?

As the saying goes, "a thousand troops are easy to get, and a general is hard to find", not to mention a good general like Zhang He; If you hand over this team, you can exchange it for Zhang He's heart, which can be regarded as a big bargain. And with Yuan Shao's essay first, although the situation has changed now, it is still unknown whether this team can stay in his hands, it is better to be a favor and win Zhang He's favor.

It was based on the above considerations that Yuan Mai took the initiative to come to Zhang He, and asked for directions on the issue of transferring military power, and took the initiative to get close to Zhang He, winning his favor.

"Uh...... It turns out that the general is here for this matter, easy to say, easy to say! Zhang He was full of joy when he heard this, he was worried about this matter, and the fourth prince took the initiative to come to the door, which was really surprising.

For Yuan Mai's courtesy, Zhang He has a good impression. Compared with his two elder brothers, this fourth prince gives a good impression, not like Yuan Shang who is pampered and arrogant, flying and domineering, and has no one in his eyes; is not like Yuan Tan who is self-confident and empty-eyed. As the son of today's number one prince, Yuan Mai can treat people with courtesy, which is already quite good.

Moreover, Zhang He can be regarded as a Confucian general, who usually reads books and has a certain ability to appreciate poetry and songs. At Yuan Shao's birthday banquet, Yuan Mai's plagiarized Cao Cao's "Short Song Xing" shocked the audience, and Zhang He was also impressed by it and admired Yuan Mai's talent. It's just that I don't know, but it's this guy who plagiarized and thought he was a hero.

Yuan Mai made a big splash at his father's birthday banquet and was appreciated by Yuan Shao, and became the object of discussion among staff and politicians in the streets and alleys of Yecheng. These words reached Zhang He's ears, and he also deeply agreed with them. It's a pity that I haven't had the opportunity to contact Yuan Mai, so I can't make deep friends.

Moreover, Zhang He has a cautious personality, and he also knows that if he gets too close to Yuan Mai, it will inevitably cause the dissatisfaction of Yuan Shang, who is in power, and will definitely let his staunch supporters Ju Pei, Feng Ji and others target him, so he did not deliberately deal with Yuan Mai.

But unexpectedly, the arrangement of fate allowed the two of them to fight side by side under Shangdang City, which made Zhang He unable to avoid it, so he had to face it calmly. I am carrying out the orders of the lord, and Yuan Mai is a colleague, you can't slander me out of thin air, right?

At that moment, Zhang He and Yuan Mai entered the handsome tent side by side and sat on both sides of the table. Zhang He personally poured a glass of honey water for Yuan and entertained the guests. In this era, tea has not yet become popular on a large scale, and honey water is the main hospitality drink.

"There is no hurry to transfer military power, and it is not too late to discuss it after the Huns have retreated." Zhang He and Yuan Mai sat opposite each other, and said modestly with a smile on their faces. Since people take the initiative to talk about this matter, they should also be generous.

Yuan Mai nodded, no longer dwelling on the matter. took a sip of honey water and praised: "This time to guard the party, thanks to General Junyi and your euphorbia, as the lord of the state, I am deeply grateful to the general on behalf of my father." ”

"Oops...... Childe, don't say that, it's really a shame! Zhang He looked ashamed, shook his head and said: "Guarding the territory is a soldier's duty. Zhang He was not talented, and he never expected that the Xiongnu would attack on a large scale, and he was defeated in successive battles, so that he was trapped in the party. I was robbed of the people by the Huns and brutalized the people, but I was powerless to retreat from the enemy, and I was really ashamed in my heart! ”

"The Huns were strong, and they were all elite cavalry. General Junyi's command was dominated by infantry, and it was understandable that he couldn't stop the Huns. Yuan Mai smiled and defended Zhang He.

After chatting for a while, it was agreed that the Hun soldiers would be handed over after they were retired. Yuan Mai got up to say goodbye, and Zhang He personally sent him out of the barracks, and said goodbye in front of the camp gate, looking at each other.

Zhang He's military camp was only two arrows away from Yuan Mai's military camp, so Yuan Mai and Zhou Cang walked over. Along the way, from time to time, I encountered a group of officers and soldiers holding torches and spears, patrolling back and forth.

Zhou Cang's current identity is Yuan Mai's personal guard chief, commanding five hundred personal guards, almost inseparable from Yuan Mai. In addition, Yuan Mai deliberately bought people's hearts, greeted him with warmth, and cared for him, so Zhou Cang was moved, and swore to die for his son.

"Childe, don't you want to win over Zhang He to support you, why did you talk to him for most of the night, and I didn't hear you mention a word?" Zhou Cang followed behind Yuan Mai and asked with a grin.

"Shhhh......h ”

Then he smiled incomprehensibly: "What is the saying?" If you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry, you can't reach it if you want to hurry, so we have to boil the frog in warm water and take your time! ”

"Uh...... According to what Gongzi said, is this Zhang He a tofu or a frog? Zhou Cang was a little confused, so he had to slowly ponder what Childe meant. The more I think about it, the more I admire Childe, he is really talented, and the metaphor is so apt. (To be continued......)