Early the next morning, just after dawn, Wang Xu washed his face with cold water and just walked to the open space in the courtyard to prepare for martial arts. The door of the courtyard creaked open, Wang Qian slowly appeared in Wang Xu's sight with his hands behind his back, and the two servants who opened the door bowed down and retreated, and closed the door smoothly.

"Uncle, why are you here so early?" There weren't as many people as there were last night, so Wang Xu really talked to him affectionately.

"Hehe, you little guy, you must not have slept last night, right? If I don't come, I guess you won't be able to sleep tonight! Wang Qian scolded with a smile.

Hearing this, Wang Xu couldn't help but scratch his head and laughed twice. Then he put the cadre in his hand back into the scabbard, and muttered dissatisfiedly: "Uncle, why do you still call me little guy?" How old am I? ”

Hearing this, Wang Qian sighed involuntarily: "Hey! yes, time flies. In the blink of an eye, you have all grown up, and you still remember the way you ran around the yard back then, but now you are young and handsome, and you are famous all over the world. But we're getting old! Hey......"

"Why did my uncle say that? You are in the prime of life, how can you say that you are old? Seeing that Wang Qian was a little sentimental, Wang Xu immediately smiled and said with relief.

Wang Qian shook his head, and then smiled: "Hehe! Forget it, don't talk about that. There's not much time, so let's go inside, we have something to talk to you about. ”

"Hmmm! Good. In response, Wang Xu turned his head and looked at Dian Wei, who had already started practicing martial arts not far away, and said: "Dian Wei, you practice first, and my uncle and I will go into the house to talk about something." ”

"Yes, my lord!" Dian Wei's figure did not stop, and his mouth answered smoothly.

smiled, Wang Xu didn't say more, and immediately led Wang Qian into the house.

"Uncle! I wonder what's so urgent? Got you coming early in the morning? Wang Xu was also very puzzled, and as soon as he entered the room and sat down, he couldn't help but ask.

At this moment, Wang Qian's expression gradually became solemn, glanced at Wang Xu, and said slowly: "I won't come early, there will be no chance later, Your Majesty will not summon you until tomorrow." Today, it is likely that several forces will officially come to you. ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu couldn't help frowning: "Oh? What's going on here? Why was I promoted to General Pingnan this time, and I was directly named the county marquis? ”

"Because you politely rejected Jian Shuo last time, the general is a reward this time. Moreover, the general and Jian Shuo are currently competing for military power more and more fiercely, and they are both seeking support. Our Wang family is obviously biased towards the general's side, so Jian Shuo is very dissatisfied, and both parties are currently fighting over the affairs of Jingzhou. But last time you were very good, but you always left us some room to maneuver. The current government, if you want to support the Han family, you must first establish yourself in an invincible position. Wang Qian lowered his voice and said.

Hearing this, Wang Xu suddenly said dissatisfiedly: "It's so strange, why do they always use me to fight?" Although I am a general, I don't have many parts! Why don't they fight with the main force of the central government, the main forces of the major battalions, and the generals guarding the border passes? ”

"It's not that they don't fight, but they have already fought and they have made it clear, so there is no goal now. And the reason why I came around you is because Jingzhou is the most troublesome, and you and Sun Jian joined forces to fight Wang Rui, and now everyone in the court knows about it. And that Wang Rui has already thrown himself into Jian Shuo, so the general is eager to occupy support in Jingzhou, and the only suitable candidate is you, besides, the prestige of my Wang family among the scholars is also what he wants to use. Wang Qian explained slowly.

"No wonder!" Wang Xu nodded suddenly. But then he doubted: "But now they are fighting for the law so much, it seems that they are not just involved in military affairs, right?" Competing for local officials, this is already suspected of interfering in politics, Zhang Rang, Zhao Zhong and other central servants, is there no move? ”

Hearing Wang Xu ask about this, Wang Qian suddenly became a little angry, and said angrily: "They are the biggest profiteers, even the generals have to temporarily show favor to them, but this group of eunuchs is still biased towards Jianshuo." ”

As he spoke, he slowly calmed down and felt a little excited, and then continued: "But Xun You and Yuan Shao gave the general what they proposed to the general is forbearance, and if you want to destroy the eunuchs, you must come step by step and slowly gain power, and the group of scholars led by the Three Dukes Mansion also vigorously supports the general." With the current situation, as long as it continues steadily, the extermination of the eunuchs and the support of the Han family will be just around the corner. ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu finally understood that the current situation was really complicated, but he didn't agree with Wang Qian's opinion. Obviously, the group of scholars led by Taiwei, Situ, and Sikong Sangong was eager to revitalize the Han family, so they chose to support the general He Jin as a whole, hoping that he would punish the eunuchs and the Qing monarch after he completely took power.

But for the general He Jin, Wang Xu knows more than everyone else, although he is the emperor's brother-in-law, but he can come to this day, it is also the reason why he has the support of eunuchs. The original intention of that group of regular servants was to ask He Jin to be a foreign aid and completely control the government. However, He Jin is obviously not stupid, he prefers to be in power by himself, so the relationship between the two sides will become more and more entangled. As for the eunuch that everyone expects, in fact, He Jin is not very active, he only wants power, not pure loyalty. It's just that in order to achieve the goal, it is necessary to rely on the power of scholars, so we agree with the goal of the public. In history, it was precisely because of his final hesitation that he directly led Dong Zhuo to Beijing.

On the other hand, on the eunuch's side, Jian Shuo is a newly rising darling, and the Zhongchang servant wants to control him and prevent him from having a status beyond himself, but at the same time he belongs to the same camp, after all, they are all eunuchs, and their interests are closely linked. And although He Jin did not fully conform to their wishes after sitting in the big seat, he did not confront them head-on, but showed favor from time to time, and they naturally did not set up this strong opponent. After all, the general's energy is also very large, and it may not be good to fight to the death!

Thinking of this, Wang Xu couldn't help but sigh in his heart. These truly loyal and patriotic people have actually been used, and the essence of these power struggles is nothing more than the alternating struggle for power between relatives and eunuchs. And the emperor is mediocre, there are many wealthy families, a large number of corrupt officials, the people are helpless, and rebellions are frequent, it is too difficult to revive the Han Dynasty, whose entire foundation has been decayed!

After pondering for a long time, Wang Xu slowly put aside the miscellaneous matters in his mind and turned back to the topic: "Uncle, who is more dominant in the current competition between the two sides?" ”

"This ...... To be precise, it is the eunuchs who have the upper hand in the court. Because they were by His Majesty's side, they were blinded and were deeply pampered. And in terms of local support, and the authority actually in control, then it is the general who has the advantage! Wang Qian paused for a moment and replied slowly.

As he spoke, he glanced at Wang Xu, and couldn't help but answer: "Xu'er, in order to avoid suspicion in the future, I can't come over again." Several forces may come to you, and you have to deal with it. I only know that the general's side is the Huangmen squire Xun You who is responsible for contacting you, because the people in the General's Mansion are not suitable, and the eunuch's side doesn't know. As for the visiting celebrities, you should also be well received, don't be lazy.

"Hmmm! Rest assured, uncle, I know what to do. Wang Xu nodded solemnly.

"In that case, then I'll stay soon." With that, Wang Qian stood up and walked outside slowly.

"Uncle, then I'll send you!"

"No need, you better eat early and prepare well! It may not be long before Xun You comes. Wang Qian waved his hand and walked away quickly without looking back.

Hearing this, Wang Xu also nodded and pondered alone. Xun Yu is not easy to deal with, he is Xun Yu's nephew, he has been extremely smart since he was a child, and he is a top strategist in the Three Kingdoms period. And this person is low-key, but he is full of strategies in his heart, not only handling internal affairs is super-class, but also marching and fighting, and his strategy and tactics are also super-first-class, which can be described as a master-level figure. is only slightly inferior to Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi and other demons, and is one of Cao Cao's most important strategists.

When he was fighting in Yingchuan, he had heard of him and Xun Yu, as well as the traces of Xi Zhicai, and at that time, he also hollowed out his thoughts and let them defect. It's a pity that in the end, I didn't get the opportunity, and I didn't think of a way. Now, the other party's representative He came in to negotiate with him, which is even more cautious. And his plan this time is to hide his clumsiness, to make Xun You believe that he is a rough man who only knows how to fight, which is not easy.

However, these are not the most uncomfortable, the most tangled thing is that if you succeed in hiding clumsy, it will definitely not be able to impress Xun You, and it will not be an ordinary difficulty if you want to subdue the other party in the future. But what can be done if the current shape is forced?

Thinking of this, Wang Xu couldn't help sighing, shook his head with a wry smile, and quickly walked out of the courtyard and ordered the servants of the post house to deliver meals. No matter what, we have to get through the current hurdle.

However, Xun You came earlier than expected, just finished eating with Dian Wei, and before he could chat a few words, there was a sudden shout from the servant of the post house outside the gate of the courtyard: "Huangmen Shilang, Xun You, Xun Shilang visit!" ”

Hearing this, Wang Xu immediately stood up, took a deep breath, and a faint smile appeared on his face. After instructing Dian Wei to find something to do, he walked out of the room quickly.

"Haha! I have heard Xun Gongda's talent for a long time, but I have never seen it, but I can see it today, it is really extraordinary! Wang Xu didn't lie what he said, this Xun You has a handsome face, his eyes are bright, and the short beard under his chin is also quite neatly cared for, and the breath of a wise man comes from the surface.

That Xun You also looked at Wang Xu carefully, and then laughed loudly: "General Wang said that he laughed, and he was a little thin general, but the general was outstanding, which made him ashamed!" ”

"Gongda's words really hurt me!" As he spoke, Wang Xu glanced at Xun You with a pretended reproach, and then smiled and stretched out his hand and said, "Please rest in the house!" ”

"Thank you! General please! Xun You also smiled and bowed.

Entering the reception hall, after the guests and hosts sat down, Wang Xu smiled slightly and said bluntly: "Gongda is busy with affairs, and this time I must have something to talk about!" ”

This is exactly how Wang Xu dealt with Xun You, people like Xun You, there is no result in going around with him, the more he talks, the easier it is to be discovered by the other party. So it can only be direct, and try to be as simple as possible, and at the same time give him a feeling of a martial artist's rectum. Anyway, in addition to hiding his true ability, Wang Xu has only one purpose to achieve: do you want me to favor you? OK. But let me give you the lead, hostile to the eunuchs? No way.

Although Xun You was smart, he never expected Wang Xu to be so direct. He was silent on the spot, because he really couldn't tell whether Wang Xu was pretending to be stupid or really stupid!

After hesitating for a moment, he smiled slightly: "Can't you visit the general if you have nothing to do?" In the next place, the main thing is to admire the prestige of the general, and as for the matter, it is secondary. ”

As soon as these words came out, Wang Xu was suddenly secretly vigilant. Sure enough, he pushed the problem to himself again, and obviously wanted to talk to himself slowly and find out the truth.

"Huh! If Gongda is here, it is an honor to be able to make friends with a wise man like Gongda, and I have long wanted to visit. It's just that I'm about to face the saint, and I'm worried and anxious in my heart, and I don't know what to do, so I can't make the trip. ”

As he spoke, his voice changed quickly, and he said, "Actually, I know very well the intention of Your Excellency, but I can't find the direction now, and I don't know what to do." I wonder if Gongda can give me some advice? ”

Although Wang Xu's words were more direct, Xun Yu had already adapted to it, and looked at Wang Xu with an unchanged face. After a while, he said unhurriedly: "Why should the general be so humble, with the wisdom of the general, he must have made up his mind, why did he tease me?" ”