Li Ru was cunning and difficult to deal with, and Xun Chen was not angry and fell silent. His eyes were soft, but his expression was quite serious, one hard and the other soft, giving people a feeling of being arrogant without anger.

When Li Ru saw this, his heart skipped a beat.

Could it be that he is too harsh?

This was just a moment of thought, and Li Ru instantly returned to peace.

It is not a confrontation on the battlefield now, but it is better than a battle on the battlefield. It is related to the interests of Dong Zhuo and even the entire Xiliang army. Li Ru dared not be careless, adjusted his mentality to the best state and responded with all his strength.

Whoever lets go first will get the least benefits; whoever can persevere to the end will be the winner.

Xun Chen also understood this principle.

Xun Chen observed his expression and found that Li Ru's expression changed. He knew that this time was a tough battle and no longer remained silent. He said, "Brother Wenyou, the conditions proposed by the lord are already the greatest support for Dong Xiang. The two sides formed an alliance and watched over each other, which means that the lord recognized Dong Xiang's status. At present, all princes in the Han Dynasty believed that Dong Xiang's country was tyrannical, but they did not know that thunderous means were the king to deal with things in troubled times and could suppress the situation. Isn't it enough for the lord to support Dong Xiang?"

Li Ru shook his head and said, "It's just a deal between the two sides. When it's time to start a war, Wang Lei can completely ignore the alliance and tear down the alliance letter without authorization. You Ruo, you and I are wise people and know that the alliance is not binding."

Xun Chen retorted: "A gentleman stands in the world and is based on faith and righteousness. If you can't even do this sincerity, what will your lord use to win the trust of the people of the world? Brother Wenyou's concerns are unnecessary. Please keep your heart in your stomach and keep ten thousand hearts."

Li Ru sneered and said, "Sophistry!"

Xun Chen shrugged and said helplessly: "My lord gave him enough sincerity, but Brother Wenyou made things difficult for him everywhere and had no sincerity at all. Well, just think I found the wrong person."

Li Ru picked up the teacup and smiled and said, "Let's go slowly!"

Xun Chen stood up and bowed, then walked outside. When he reached the gate, Xun Chen suddenly stopped and said without looking back: "Brother Wenyou, there are many people who can speak around Dong Xiang, not Zhang Butcher, and Li Mazi."

With a big sleeve, Xun Chen walked directly outside.

"Let's wait!"

Li Ru's eyes narrowed slightly, and a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes.

Xun Chen said: "What do you have to say, Brother Wenyou?"

Li Ru sneered twice and said proudly: "If a friend wants to speak with the Prime Minister, it will be difficult without my help. If you go to lobby for another person, it will take some time to see the Prime Minister. I can go to Wu to pay a visit and make a comment by the Prime Minister. At that time, even if a friend has a perfect tongue, it will be difficult to work."

Xun Chen stood up and said confidently: "Everyone in the world knows that Brother Wen You is Dong Xiang's right-hand man. One word can kill life and death, but Brother Wen You thought he could cover the sky with one hand, so it would be difficult to do it."

Li Ru frowned, and the conversation between the two was filled with the strong smell of gunpowder.

Negotiations are no longer gradually moving closer, but are getting further and further away.

Li Ru thought for a while and said, "As long as Wang Lei agrees to the following conditions, I will help him persuade the prime minister."

Xun Chen said: "Please tell me!"

Li Ru said in a deep voice: "First, Wang Lei issued a notice to spread to the world, indicating that Wang Lei surrendered to the prime minister; second, Wang Lei sent his soon-to-be-married wife to Chang'an as a hostage. With two conditions, I will help Wang Lei lobby the prime minister."

Xun Chen's mouth twitched, his eyes were full of anger, and he secretly said that Li Ru was cruel.

Previously, Xun Chen mentioned that Wang Lei served Dong Zhuo and that the two sides had signed an alliance, but that was a verbal matter. Once the princes of the world were told to surrender, it was a foregone conclusion.

Moreover, there is also a certain difference between "subordination" and "effectiveness".

If you surrender to Dong Zhuo, you will become Dong Zhuo; if you serve Dong Zhuo, you can be said to be Dong Zhuo in charge of the country, while Wang Lei just follows the emperor and serves Dong Zhuo. There are very simple differences here, but being literate can lead to different changes.

The most important thing is that Li Ru also had to send hostages, which was absolutely impossible.

Xun Chen understood the meaning and could not agree.

"Brother Wen You, things are not done, benevolence and righteousness are here. Chen will disturb you again the next day, and say goodbye!" Xun Chen bowed again and turned around and left the hall. Li Ru did not stop him and allowed Xun Chen to leave. He sat in the hall thinking for a while, and murmured: "The Xun family in Yingchuan is indeed well-known, Xun Chen is extraordinary in character. This person is not an easy person, so he must remind the Prime Minister quickly."

After making the decision, Li Ru ordered the servants to prepare the carriage.

After leaving the mansion, Li Ru went straight to Dong Zhuo's Xiangfuwu. The dock was located in the west of Chang'an. The surrounding city wall was about seven zhang high and seven zhang thick, which was extremely strong, similar to the city walls of Chang'an City. In addition, the dock gathered treasures that Dong Zhuo had plundered from various places, and the food he had hoarded was enough to eat for thirty years. It could be called a fortress.

In order to build the dock, Dong Zhuo recruited 250,000 people to carry out labor service and build construction, and countless casualties were killed and injured, causing complaints. However, Dong Zhuo was very proud and extremely happy.

Li Ru was willing to persuade Dong Zhuo’s luxury, but was unable to change it.

It is true that Li Ru is Dong Zhuo's confidant, but Dong Zhuo has a strong personality and often does not necessarily follow Li Ru's advice.

When he arrived outside the dock, Li Ru quickly entered the dock after inspection.

I checked all the way and finally arrived at the main hall.

Dong Zhuo's hall is similar to the palace, luxurious and grand, and magnificent. At this time, Dong Zhuo sat casually above, smiling and admiring the singing girls dancing in the hall. The princes of the world were busy competing for territory, and Dong Zhuo was happy to be leisurely. Li Ru entered the hall, waved his hand, and the music stopped immediately, and the singing girls also respectfully retreated.

Dong Zhuo raised his head and asked, "Son-in-law, what's the matter?"

Dong Zhuo had a loud voice and spoke with great momentum. As soon as he opened his mouth, Li Ru hurriedly saluted and sat down and said, "Report to the Prime Minister, Xun Chen, a ruling minister under Wang Lei, came to Chang'an today. When Xun Chen met me, he wanted me to plead for Wang Lei. He wanted the Prime Minister to reprimand Yuan Shao in the name of the emperor and appointed Wang Lei as the governor of Jizhou, so that Wang Lei's governor's governor was reasonable and legal."

Dong Zhuo was stunned for a moment and said, "That's all?"

Li Ru replied in a nod, and Dong Zhuo said: "This is not a big deal, you can do it."

Li Ru said: "When talking to Xun Chen, there was no agreement. I guess Xun Chen would find other ways to visit the Prime Minister and beg the Prime Minister to support this matter, which made Xun Chen anxious and finally admit defeat."

"Okay, I will follow your plan." Dong Zhuo agreed directly and said, "You are here just right. I just selected a group of singers and rehearsed a new dance. You can also enjoy it together and improve your sentiment."

Li Ru's mouth twitched and she shook her head and said, "There are many government affairs to deal with inexperienced positions. Please forgive me."

Dong Zhuo looked dissatisfied and sighed, "After you arrived in Chang'an, you were busy dealing with various things, but you couldn't see anyone... Alas, it was so disappointing, whether it was good, I'll go and do yours. I'll appreciate it myself, and be more comfortable."

Li Ru said goodbye and left, and soon left the dock.

He returned in a carriage and thought to himself, Xun Youruo, Xun Youruo, you want to go the rest of the way, there is no way.
Chapter completed!