Chapter 282: Forming an Alliance and Affinity
Zhang Liao knew that Chen Yan really didn't have a good impression of Lu Bu, after all, Lu Bu once listened to Gao Shun's slander, and after Chen Yan made meritorious service to get rid of Dong Zhuo and defend Chang'an City, he crossed the river and demolished the bridge, almost killing Chen Yan.
Therefore, Chen Yan's expression was different when he talked about Lu Bu, and Zhang Liao didn't care.
After listening to Chen Yan's words, Zhang Liao sighed slowly, and did not rush to answer his question at first, but said frankly: "Junlang, I know that you have never trusted General Lu Bu, indeed, after going through these things, if I were you, I am afraid I would not trust Lu Bu, but in today's world, there are many things that we can't take care of." β
Chen Yan didn't expect Zhang Liao to be honest with himself as soon as he came up, although this is Zhang Liao's personality, but Chen Yan is still a little unnatural.
Zhang Liao didn't care, and continued to talk: "Junlang, listen to me, Cao Cao is very ambitious and capable, you must know it." Now, although General LΓΌ Bu was welcomed into Yanzhou by Chen Gong and Zhang Miao, and Puyang could be taken in a blink of an eye, Cao Cao had already rescued him from Xuzhou. With Cao Cao's ability and means, only General Lu Bu could never defeat him. β
Hearing this, Chen Yan roughly understood what Lu Bu meant. Yanzhou is so big that Lu Bu can't swallow it all by himself. Now that Lu Bu was able to abandon his old grievances and unite with Chen Yan, this move really surprised Chen Yan.
It seems that Lu Bu suddenly became wise at this time, or maybe Lu Bu has one more far-sighted strategist!
Of course, Chen Yan knew that this strategist was none other than Chen Gong, who gave Yanzhou to Lu Bu!
Zhang Liao saw Chen Yan's contemplative face, and continued: "Junlang, I know that you and Yuan Shu have formed an alliance, Yuan Shu and I know each other very well, he is a hesitant and self-righteous person, he can't pose any threat to Cao Cao at all, only if we join forces can we truly defeat Cao Cao." β
In fact, when he got here, Zhang Liao had already made the stakes in front of him very clear. Before Chen Yan could speak, Guo Jia had already nodded and said, "What General Zhang Liao said is good, lord, I think we might as well talk about the conditions for the alliance." β
Chen Yan looked back at Guo Jia and saw a positive light flashing in Guo Jia's eyes, which showed that Guo Jia did not doubt Zhang Liao's words and recognized them.
Chen Yan had just promised Guo Jia, so naturally he would not break his promise, so he immediately nodded and said, "General Zhang Liao, what you said is good. If you want to defeat Cao Cao, Lu Bu can't do it alone, and neither can I Chen Yan alone, and an alliance between the two is the best choice. It's just that Lu Bu has disappointed me more than once, and now that I have formed an alliance, how can I trust Lu Bu? β
Zhang Liao heard that Chen Yan was also very agreeable with the alliance plan, and his face showed a relieved expression, and when he heard Chen Yan's question, he also felt that this question was a good question. After all, Lu Bu has been Chen Yan, once he was bitten by a snake, and he was afraid of the well rope for ten years, Chen Yan would definitely not be stupid and easily believe Lu Bu again.
But Zhang Liao seemed to have been prepared, hearing Chen Yan's question, he smiled slightly, and said: "Junlang, don't worry, this joint plan was set up by me and Chen Gong's military division, and everything has been planned for a long time, and this time you will never let Junlang suffer." β
Chen Yan was a little curious when he heard what Zhang Liao said, and hurriedly asked, "Oh? Please also make it clear to the general. β
Zhang Liao said with a smile: "General Lu Bu has decided to marry his daughter, Lu Lingqi, to you, so that General Lu Bu and you will become in-laws, and naturally there will be no more variables." β
After saying this, everyone present was taken aback, and the entire council hall was suddenly silent!
Only Guo Jia was the first to react, stroked his palm and said, "Okay! Kiss and kiss, this is a good idea, it just so happens that the lord is not married yet, and Miss Lu is just right! β
Zhang Liao was recognized by Guo Jia, and he was also smiling silently. Only Chen Yan opened his mouth wide at this time, and he couldn't say a word.
What Chen Yan was thinking about was neither Lu Bu, nor Lu Lingqi, nor Zhang Liao in front of him, but a promise made in Cai Yan's room by himself who had just returned from the Huns one night a few months ago.
Chen Yan remembered clearly that that night, Cai Yan was empathetic and accepted the beautiful concubine Hu Ji brought by Chen Yan from the Xiongnu, but it was also that night that Cai Yan said in his ear: In this life, Chen Yan is only allowed to love her alone, and he is only allowed to marry her as a wife. She can ignore the rest of the three wives and four concubines.
But how could today's Lu Lingqi, the daughter of the dignified Lu Bu, a political tool for an alliance, and a fierce woman with strong self-esteem, agree to succumb to Cai Yan and be a mere second room?
Although Lu Lingqi was vaguely sure of Chen Yan's thoughts about Chen Yan, thinking of Cai Yan's gentle face, her hard-working pregnant body, and her stubborn and bright eyes, Chen Yan's heart felt like being cut by a thousand knives.
"I must not let her down, I Chen Yan must not let her down!" Chen Yan roared in his heart, and his eyes gradually turned red, and even began to burst into fireworks.
Although forming an alliance with Lu Bu is the wisest choice at the moment, Chen Yan must not live up to Cai Yan, who has sacrificed a lot for himself. And Cai Yan's only request, Chen Yan must not sit idly by.
What's more, Cai Yan is already pregnant, and Chen Yan has not even given Cai Yan a name, how unfair this is!
"My lord? What do you think? Guo Jia saw that Chen Yan's mind did not belong, and asked in a low voice.
"What?" Chen Yan came back to his senses, only to find that everyone in the entire hall was staring at him.
Only then did Chen Yan realize that a long time had passed, and there was an invisible aura of slaughter in the lobby at this time. Chen Yan felt that he couldn't breathe, and he was about to suffocate.
Guo Jia leaned over and said in a low voice: "Lord, this is a great opportunity, Lu Bu is already sincere enough to marry his daughter to you, why hesitate?" β
Chen Yan listened to Guo Jia's words, his heart was like a mess, he stood up, slowly looked at everyone, his eyes were very empty, and then suddenly turned to face Zhang Liao, bowed down and said, "I'm sorry, General Zhang Liao, I'm a little unwell today." You must be tired from a long journey, so let's rest first, and we'll talk about this tomorrow. β
"Tomorrow?" The look of surprise on Zhang Liao's face was also surprised by Guo Jia, "Junlang, why is this?" Zhang Liao asked repeatedly, but saw that Chen Yan's face was indeed very ugly.
Chen Yan waved his hand, turned around and walked towards the door, and said quietly: "It's nothing, it's just that I'm tired, I want to take a break and think about it slowly." General Zhang Liao, please forgive me for being rude. β
In the surprised eyes of everyone, Chen Yan dragged a long figure and slowly walked out of the meeting hall.