"Yes, even now, the second young master is still waiting in the house!"
Han Meng turned his head and glanced at Yan Jun outside the city, his expression gradually returned to calmness, and he said in a very calm voice: "Please go back and tell the second young master that Han Meng is busy with official duties and cannot go to see the second young master. As for the second young master, how can he express his gratitude?
It's like that, I think it's okay, but I appreciate the Second Young Master's kindness. Tell the Second Young Master that I, Han Meng, just did what I should do, so that the Second Young Master doesn't have to take it to heart."
When the scout heard that Han Meng rejected Yuan Xi's invitation, he also knew Han Meng's character very well. Although he looked embarrassed, he had to say goodbye to Han Meng: "I will tell the second young master what General Han said, then I will
Farewell."
When Han Meng saw the scout turning around to leave, he hurriedly shouted: "Wait a moment..."
"General Han, do you have any other orders?" The scout turned and bowed again.
Han Meng took out a piece of gold from his arms, put it in the scout's hand, and said softly: "Take this, help me go to the prison, open some joints, and let the jailer treat Jushou well. The only way now is
He is the only one who can save Yecheng."
The scout declined and said: "Don't worry, General Han. The second master will handle it on his own. I will never dare to accept this gold..."
Han Meng's eyes suddenly widened and he said loudly: "You can take it if you are told to. Money can make all the difference. Although the Second Young Master has a noble status, he has to use this simplest method to deal with those glib jailers."
.The Second Young Master’s money has always been disbursed from the treasury of the Marquis Mansion, and the daily management of the treasury is under the control of Guo Tu. This cannot arouse Guo Tu’s suspicion, do you understand?”
"I understand... I understand... I admire General Han's foresight and foresight. I will go back and report to the Second Young Master right now."
"Also, tell the second young master to stop stealing military symbols. Once the lord finds out, he will be imprisoned or jailed in the worst case. The second young master is now the only one who can meet Jushu. Go and ask the second young master to help me.
When I asked Jushou, he said that Lu Bu from Bingzhou was here.
I joined forces with Gao Fei to attack Yecheng, and the enemy army surrounded them without attacking, in an attempt to weaken the morale of our army. I want to know how to solve the current predicament." Han Meng held his hands on the battlements and looked at the excavation outside.
The Yan army in the deep ditch said softly.
The scout said "Promise" and immediately went down from the tower with the gold given by Han Meng.
Han Meng looked at the familiar figure in the distance, feeling sentimental in his heart. He said to himself: "Zhang He, it seems that this is a real contest between you and me. I will definitely not lose to you. I will definitely not lose to you."
Won't!"
Not long after he finished speaking, Han Meng's face showed traces of greenish color. He turned his head and shouted loudly: "Here comes someone!"
A general came up to him immediately. The general immediately clasped his fists and said, "What are your orders, general?"
Han Meng said: "Let Zhang Nan go to Ximen for me to see Wen Chou and ask Wen Chou if he has any strategy to deal with the Jin army!"
"promise!"
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Yuan Xi waited anxiously in the mansion. The people he sent also came back and conveyed Han Meng's words. After listening, he asked: "Does General Han have anything else to say?"
The slave sent out by Yuan Xi as a scout replied: "No, I have told you everything. This is the gold given by General Han..."
Yuan Xidao: "Han Meng is dedicated to serving the public good, but it's a pity that his father is not important. Instead, he handed over the power to Guo Tu to judge and match the two. It is really a big loss for our army..."
"Master, what should we do now?"
Yuan Xi said: "Take the gold and clear everything in the cell, and let the jailer take good care of Jushou. I have to see another person. As long as he helps, Jushou will escape from prison, and Yecheng may not be attacked."
.”
"Master, do you want to see Wen Chou?"
Yuan Xi nodded and said slowly: "At this point, except Wen Chou, no one else is willing to take the risk to save Jushou."
"Master, I understand. I will go to the cell to take care of everything."
Yuan Xi said "Hmm" and left the house together, mounted a fast horse and ran towards the west gate where Wen Chou was stationed.
Ye City was deserted late at night. The Yan Army and the Jin Army jointly attacked Ye City. More than 90,000 Yan Army troops and 30,000 Jin Army troops were stationed outside the city, which far exceeded the Zhao Army's strength in Ye City. The people in Ye City were hostile.
The war all felt a bit frightening. Everyone hid in their homes and did not dare to come out. They rarely went out even during the day. The once prosperous Yecheng suddenly became silent.
It was late at night, with dark clouds covering the moon, and the watchman sounded the signal for Haishi. On the dark and quiet streets of Yecheng, Yuan Xi, who was only fifteen years old, dressed in plain clothes, galloped towards the west gate. The sound of horse hooves sounded loud and clear in the empty streets.
It was very loud, like the drumbeat of the God of Darkness beating in the night.
Yuan Xi had just turned a corner while riding his horse. Suddenly, a group of soldiers wearing iron armor came out from all directions in the west.
Silver Helmet, holding a spear in his hand, emerged from the soldiers with a smile on his face.
When Yuan Xi saw soldiers surrounding him and the young general riding out on horseback, Yuan Xi hurriedly reined in the horse, widened his eyes and asked, "Xianfu, what are you going to do?"
The young general's face was as white as jade, with a childish look on his face. He was half the size of Yuan Xi. Even the armor he wore was tailor-made. He was sitting on a tall horse, but his legs could not reach the stirrups.
, can only hang in mid-air, while a groom is responsible for holding the horse in front to prevent him from falling off the horse. He is only twelve years old and is Yuan Shang, Yuan Xi's younger brother and Yuan Shao's third son.
Yuan Shang pointed the spear in his hand at Yuan Xi, and said with a smile: "Yuan Xi, you are so brave, you dare to steal my father's military talisman. Now I have been ordered to arrest you and see your father. You can
Just be obedient and surrender, and you'll save yourself the pain of physical and mental suffering."
Yuan Xi was very calm. He saw that although the people following Yuan Shang were wearing armor and holding weapons, they were all familiar to him and they were all Yuan Shang's servants. He immediately said with anger: "What are you talking about? I don't have time."
I'm messing around with you, get out of my way quickly, I'm going to Ximen to see Wen Chou, I have something important to do, if you delay my important thing, I won't be done with you!"
Yuan Shang saw Yuan Xi's face changed drastically, and a hint of ferocity suddenly appeared on his face. He threw the spear in his hand to the ground, snorted coldly, pointed at the groom who was holding his horse and said: "One point
It’s not fun, please hug me down!”
The groom did not dare to disobey and immediately took Yuan Shang off the horse.
As soon as Yuan Shang landed on the ground, he walked straight towards Yuan Xi, clasped his fists and said, "Second brother, where are you going? Didn't Shen Pei already issue a curfew? How dare you walk alone at night?"
Yuan Xidao: "Aren't you also leading a group of people to make mischief in the city?"
"I'm different. I'm patrolling the whole city, and the judge knows it. Second brother, are you going to Ximen to see Wen Chou? Why are you meeting that guy?" Yuan Shang looked childish, but he clearly put his identity aside when he spoke.
in a high position.
Yuan Xi is very aware of Yuan Shang's current status. He, his eldest brother Yuan Tan, and his third brother Yuan Shang are half-brothers. Yuan Tan's mother is Yuan Shao's first wife. Unfortunately, she is no longer favored. Even so, Yuan Tan still regards her as ten
At the age of eight, he became the governor of Qingzhou and guarded Qingzhou in place of Yuan Shao. Yuan Shang's mother Liu is now Yuan Shao's favorite.
My beloved wife, Mrs. Liu often said good things about Yuan Shang in front of Yuan Shao, which made Yuan Shao like Yuan Shang more and more, so he was very kind to Yuan Shang. He thought of all the things between him, Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang, and he felt very sad.
His biological mother passed away many years ago, and he himself was usually taciturn. Over time, he and Yuan Shao gradually became estranged.
He sighed and saw Yuan Shang messing around here, so he shook his head, reached out and touched Yuan Shang's head, and said calmly: "Xianfu, you go and play, the second brother can't accompany you anymore, the second brother has something important to do."
I want to do it. Lu Bu's Jin army is coming outside the west gate, and I want to see how Wen Chou defeats the enemy."
Yuan Shang said "Oh", then clasped his fists and said: "Second brother, you go ahead, I will go elsewhere to catch those who violate the curfew."
Yuan Xi nodded, and when he saw the soldiers dressed as slaves led by Yuan Shang took the initiative to move out of the way, he rode away. He ran out far away, looked back at Yuan Shang and others, and thought to himself: "
Xianfu was just a child, and his father was already preparing to treat him as his heir.
I have a strong personality and am the eldest son, so I will definitely not be happy with it. But when it comes to generals, how can the eldest brother be as good as me? I hope that after this crisis in Yecheng is over, my father can see my strengths and make me his heir.
, this way, I don’t have to be caught between the eldest brother and the third brother."
After galloping all the way, Yuan Xi finally arrived at the west gate.
The west gate was silent, with only a few sparse torches, and the dim light shone on Yuan Xi's face. After seeing this scene, Yuan Xi became suspicious and couldn't help but ask: "Where are the people?"
At this time, a man walked out from the dark corner. The man was tall and powerful. He only wore ordinary plain clothes. He held his hand towards Yuan Xi and asked, "Second Young Master is here late at night. There must be something important."
, but are you here to look for Wen?"
When Yuan Xi saw that the man's appearance gradually became clear, it was the Wen Chou he was looking for, so he got off his horse, cupped his fists and said, "General Wen, I do have something important to ask you..."
"Well, come with me. The soldiers are all resting. I'm afraid that talking here will affect them." Wen Chou walked directly to Yuan Xi and said to Yuan Xi expressionlessly.
Yuan Xi was surprised and said: "General Wen, Lu Bu's Jin army is outside the city. Why does General Wen let the soldiers rest? What if the enemy attacks the city at night?"
Wen Chou said: "Second Young Master is overly worried. There is a moat across the city. If I don't lower the drawbridge, how can the enemy attack and come in? How can the soldiers have the energy to fight after they have been busy all day and don't rest at night?"
Yuan Xi felt that what Wen Chou said was quite reasonable, so he said: "What the general said is very true..."
"Follow me, this is not the place to talk!" Wen Chou patted Yuan Xi on the shoulder and smiled kindly at Yuan Xi.