Nanyang County, the county seat is Wan County.

The prefect's mansion, in the hall.

Yuan Shu was wearing a brocade robe and a Jinxian crown, sitting upright. His handsome cheeks were tense and his expression was serious. His eyes swept over the officials under his command and said, "Wang Lei escorted Dong Zhuo's daughter from Chang'an to Qu'a, and the man had already left Wuguan and entered Nanyang County. Dong Zhuo's bride-seeking team entered Nanyang. If you have any suggestions, just speak freely."

The chief clerk Yan Xiang said: "Dong Zhuo is powerful, and Chang'an and Nanyang County are not far away. Once we deal with Wang Lei, the troops stationed in Wuguan will definitely go south, and Nanyang County will be attacked immediately by Dong Zhuo. Bei Zhi believes that Wang Lei should be allowed to pass through Nanyang smoothly, and even the lord needs to show kindness to Dong Zhuo."

Chief Secretary Yang Hong said: "I agree with Yan Zhubu's suggestions. Dong Zhuo's general situation has been achieved and it is not advisable to be hostile to Dong Zhuo."

Immediately, generals Lei Bo, Chen Lan, Ji Ling and others made suggestions one after another.

The suggestions of civil officials and generals were the same, and they all suggested that Yuan Shu let Wang Lei go, show goodwill to Dong Zhuo, and establish a good relationship with Dong Zhuo. After all, Chang'an and Nanyang County are not far away, so you cannot offend Dong Zhuo.

Yuan Shu frowned and said, "Wang Lei humiliated me several times. When he came to Nanyang, I will never forgive him easily. But Dong Zhuo cannot offend him either. You all think about it. You can deal with Wang Lei, and you will not let Dong Zhuo hold a grudge."

The officials in the hall changed their faces in unison.

Wang Lei escorted Dong Zhuo's daughter to the south to deal with Wang Lei. Isn't this an opposition to Dong Zhuo? The official was helpless and was really helpless when he got on the lord Yuan Shu.

Seeing that everyone under Yuan Shu didn't speak, his face instantly became gloomy.

That expression made the officials tremble.

Yuan Shuheng said, and said in a deep voice: "I spend money to support you, so that you can eat and drink well. The dishes made by Wang Lei are also bought by me in Chang'an, and then refrigerated dishes to Wan County with ice cubes for you to taste. Until now, I have recruited chefs to cook for you so that you can enjoy your food."

"I have given you all that I can give to you."

"However, now you are asking for advice, but they are all mute, a bunch of waste."

"What's the use of raising you? Could it be that raising pigs? People can still eat pork, and pig trotters made by Wang Lei, and delicious dishes such as cooked pork. What about you? What have you contributed to me? In his position and planning his own affairs, you can't even do your own job well, so what else can you do?"

Yuan Shu cursed loudly, and the officials all looked dark and lowered their heads.

These words are so ugly!

However, officials were also used to Yuan Shu's hot temper.

Yuan Shu was dissatisfied and immediately got angry. After the anger subsided, he was as if nothing had happened. Yuan Shu hummed and calmed down for a long time before he calmed down. He said in a deep voice: "Wang Lei once humiliated me, and this account cannot be written off. Wang Lei must get the corresponding punishment when he goes through Nanyang. But he cannot anger Dong Zhuo. Given the current situation in Nanyang County, if he is attacked by Dong Zhuo's army, coupled with the eyeing Liu Biao and Liu Bei of Runan County in the east, he will definitely not be able to stop their attack."

Yuan Shu sat above and patrolled back and forth.

Below, the officials were quiet and no one was the first to speak.

With such an atmosphere, Yuan Shu was even more depressed.

"Lord, I have a suggestion for my humble position." The chief clerk Yan Xiang stood up and bowed.

In an instant, Yuan Shu felt happy and asked, "What's the plan?"

Yan Xiang's eyes flashed with a glimmer of light and said confidently: "It is impossible for the lord to take action to expose the hatred in his lord's heart. Once the lord sends troops, he will anger Dong Zhuo. The only way is to kill someone with a knife."

Yuan Shu asked, "Whose knife is borrowed?"

Yan Xiang replied: "Liu Bei's knife!"

"Liu Bei, this fake royal guy, huh, Liu Bei is a shameless person." When Liu Bei mentioned, Yuan Shu felt angry and had a deep sense of disdain in his eyes. Yuan Shu occupied Nanyang and had always wanted to develop eastward, but Liu Bei controlled Runan County, and his command of powerful generals such as Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Yuan Shu sent troops several times to test, but he returned in vain, so that Yuan Shu could not expand his power.

The hatred for Liu Bei is no less than that for Wang Lei.

Yan Xiang proposed to use Liu Bei's power, and Yuan Shu felt unhappy.

Yuan Shu shook his head and denied it, saying, "Liu Bei and us are not in harmony, and even the two sides are hostile. It may not be easy to make Liu Bei willingly attack Wang Lei, and Liu Bei is not a fool."

Yan Xiang said: "Reporting to the lord, I have already considered it clearly, and this strategy is feasible."

Yuan Shu said: "Explain it carefully!"

Yan Xiang said slowly: "In terms of hatred, Liu Bei's hatred for Wang Lei will be unforgettable. Wang Lei escorted Dong Zhuo's daughter south to Qu'a, and Liu Bei will definitely take action. However, Wang Lei went south from Wuguan and was in Jingzhou, and would not pass through Runan controlled by Liu Bei. In this case, there was a big problem for Liu Bei to kill Wang Lei."

"Unless Liu Bei openly leads his troops into Nanyang County, in this way, Liu Bei will offend Dong Zhuo and even be blocked by the lord's army."

"I guess that Liu Bei will adopt a sneak attack strategy to attack Wang Lei."

"Liu Bei wanted to attack, but he also entered secretly."

"Since that's the case, the lord can pass on the orders and allow a very small number of soldiers under Liu Bei's command to enter Nanyang County, give Liu Bei the opportunity to avenge him and let Liu Bei ambush Wang Lei. Of course, in order to clear the suspicion of the lord, Wang Lei went south to Wan County, the lord had to greet Wang Lei and Lu Bu in person, express his kindness to Dong Zhuo, and then welcome Wang Lei and others."

"In this way, no matter who it is, it cannot be said that the lord plans to fight against Dong Zhuo."

"Even, the lord has released enough goodwill."

Yan Xiang raised his lips and said confidently: "When Wang Lei leaves Wan County, the lord will immediately inform Liu Bei of Wang Lei's route. In this way, Liu Bei can easily choose a location to ambush. Once Wang Lei is surrounded by Liu Bei's army, he will be unable to escape and die."

"It's amazing!"

Yuan Shu stroked his hands and praised him, and an expression of excitement appeared in his eyes.

According to the strategy proposed by Yan Xiang, he picked himself out of the vortex and would not be hostile to Dong Zhuo. Yuan Shu thought about it, and his face suddenly changed and he said, "Although the strategy is good, will Liu Bei agree? After all, we are using him. With Liu Bei's treacherousness, he can definitely see the tricks."

Yan Xiang said affirmatively: "Lord, this is something you and I want to do. If Liu Bei disagrees, it will be impossible to take revenge. If you decide the humble position, Liu Bei will definitely agree."

Yuan Shu said: "Since that's the case, you personally go to Pingyu County and agree with Liu Bei to attack Wang Lei. You must seize the time. Wang Lei has arrived in Wan County. If Wang Lei cannot complete the arrangement before he arrives, it will be difficult to ambush it."

Yan Xiang clasped his fists and said, "Don't worry, lord, you will definitely live up to your mission."

After saying that, Yan Xiang stood up and said goodbye, leaving the prefect's mansion.

Yuan Shu was proud of himself and asked his officials to disperse, then got up and walked to the study room in the backyard. When he walked, his whole body was light and as if he was in the clouds, very comfortable.
Chapter completed!