In the third year of the Han Dynasty, in late December.

More than 100,000 Xiliang coalition forces led by Ma Teng and Han Sui raised their troops eastward, with a vast army. They all passed along the way and advanced to Changpingguan.

General Li Jue of the chariot and cavalry sent the right generals Fan Chou, Duan Wei, Li Meng, Wang Fang and other generals to lead their troops to Huaili to resist. The two sides had no choice in several battles, and the battle situation was in a stalemate.

Inside Chang'an City.

The forces are still conspiring quietly.

Before leaving, Yuan Yao found Cai Yan and said, "Miss Cai, next call on all the scholars to spread public opinion, Yao will ask you."

After saying that, he bowed and thanked him.

"Young Master doesn't have to do this. We have been getting along very well recently. All the scholars are not resistant to this matter. Being able to help the young master is also a matter of raising hands!"

Upon hearing this, Cai Yan smiled slightly and said slowly.

After the two talked for a while, Yuan Yao suddenly looked solemn and suggested: "Miss Cai, the Xiliang coalition forces have launched a large number of troops to attack Guanzhong recently, and the war has already reached the end."

"Besides, the generals of Xiliang are all ambitious people, and no one wants to surrender. In Yiyao's opinion, perhaps in the future, there will be fierce internal strife within Guanzhong, and Chang'an will inevitably be in chaos."

"At that time, everyone will be in danger, and Mr. Cai has passed away. Miss Cai is just a woman and alone. Why not move to the Central Plains with Yao and stay away from this place of right and wrong? What do you think?"

"this……"

For a moment, Cai Yan was a little stunned. Yuan Yao's sudden invitation caught her off guard.

"Young master, isn't this good?"

"This is nothing. Miss Cai was originally a Kanto native. She moved to Chang'an to live because of the cruel and unkind Dong Zhuo who had been rebellious and forced to move the capital. Now you are alone and call on all the scholars to help Yao a lot. Yao should consider your subsequent safety."

As soon as these words were spoken, Yuan Yao's eyes were filled with an extremely real gaze.

He really wanted to take Cai Yan away, but he didn't want this famous talented woman to still suffer such a tragic situation in the original history.

In history, the arms of Xiliang, such as Li, Guo, caused great chaos in Guanzhong at that time, and the Huns saw the opportunity and shed their horses to rob the cold land.

This is how Cai Yan was captured by the Huns.

After repeated persuasion, Cai Yan was slightly shaken. Seeing this, Yuan Yao couldn't help but add a little fire and said, "I heard that Miss Cai has been determined to compile the unfinished book of her father since her death."

"Yao Xiang, maybe the place where Kanto has a strong literary heritage is easier to write books, right?"

After repeated persuasion, Cai Yan finally agreed and moved to Guandong.

At this moment, Cui Zhouping naturally lived up to his expectations and obtained an official position for Yuan Yao in front of the emperor and was granted the title of General Zhenwei General.

After everything was settled, Yuan Yao arranged more than a hundred soldiers to protect Cai Yan and Cuizhou was safe and safe. After the matter was completed, he would protect Xiangdong and leave.

Afterwards, Huang Zhong was ordered to send an army to the Tongguan area to find a hidden area to station in order to pick him up and return safely.

If you separate and divide the generals of Xiliang, once you make contributions to this strategy, you will inevitably be retaliated by Li Jue.

Yuan Yao naturally expected this, so he slowly arranged a way out before implementing the plan of divisiveness.

...

Night falls.

Huaili Camp.

After nearly a day of fighting, the soldiers on both sides were exhausted physically and mentally.

The military camp fell into silence, and the soldiers fell asleep early to relieve the fatigue of the whole day.

Duan Wei's main tent quietly welcomed an uninvited guest.

"Young Master Yuan?"

"How did you come in?"

Looking at Yuan Yao wearing a dress with night clothes and lifting up the hat on his head, Duan Wei suddenly drew his sword and questioned him sternly.

"General Duan, don't panic so much. I have no malice in this coming, I just want to get to know the general!"

As he said that, he said in a deep voice: "I know that the general is wondering why I can appear quietly, right?"

"To be honest, your army's military discipline is really too casual. It's too easy to get in?"

After saying that, Yuan Yao was still complaining without hesitation.

Seeing Yuan Yao "visiting" late at night and sitting down on his own, Duan Wei's eyes turned and then said in a deep voice: "As expected by this general, Mr. Yuan's mission is to persuade General Cheqi to lead his troops to help the main force of the Northern Expedition of your army?"

"I just don't know why I visited me from Chang'an Zu Front late at night?"

After this statement came to an end, Duan Wei showed some suspicion.

He was indeed a little difficult to understand. He had only more than 10,000 soldiers under his command, far less than Li Jue, Guo Si, Fan Chou and others.

What was Yuan Yao's intention to do this?

Duan Wei was still thinking deeply, and Yuan Yao sat down and suddenly laughed: "I wonder what the general is thinking about?"

"I am here to negotiate cooperation with the general."

"cooperate?"

Upon hearing this, Duan Wei thought for a moment, then suddenly changed color and sneered: "Does Mr. Yuan want to distract from the relationship between me and the Xiliang Army?"

"No!"

After saying that, Yuan Yao immediately retorted, and then said: "The general and the Xiliang army have an unscathing friendship. How could Yao do this?"

"But one code is the same as another code. Does the general feel that his talent is weaker than Li Jue, Guo Si, and Fan Chou?"

"More than 100,000 counterattacks against Chang'an, the general should have made great efforts, but what did he get for himself in the end? What he gets for others is the glory and wealth of others. Is it the general willing to do so and be trampled under his feet?"

Yuan Yao's words were in control of the tone, while he was talking, observing Duan Wei's facial expression, appropriately increasing the tone or persuading calmly.

Originally, Duan Wei wanted to refuse sternly, but... the subsequent words made him silent for a moment.

Yes, why did I try my best to fight against the rebellion?

Is it for the stability of the Han Ting or for Li Jue, Guo Si and others to enjoy the exclusive power?

How many benefits can you get from it?

After a while of deep thought, Duan Wei thought more and more deeply.

Therefore, some things cannot be thought about carefully. If you don’t want to be fine, you will have differences, contradictions and full of interests when you think about them.

Seeing Duan Wei's attitude shaken, Yuan Yao was happy and knew that his disagreement had taken effect. His mind changed rapidly, so he decided to add another fire and said in a deep voice: "General, if you are willing, you will now lead the soldiers of our headquarters to escape from Li Jue and Guo Si's opportunity to become independent."

“Which chance?”

"I heard that the Baibo thieves in Hedong have been in a row in recent days, and may have the intention of invading prefectures and counties. Why not take this opportunity to lead their troops to suppress the rebellion and enter Hedong as the basis?"

"This is a good idea, but if Li Jue sent troops to conquer, he would be self-conceived that he would not be able to compete with his strength. What if he did?"

"Hahaha."

As soon as these words were finished, Yuan Yao smiled with a loud smile on his face and said, "This is why I came to visit the general."

"The so-called unity will benefit both parties. If the general is independent and has the strength to compete with Li Jue, do you still need to cooperate with our army?"

"Young Master Yuan, let me talk about your conditions. I believe that your army will not support our independence for free."

Since he had decided to be independent, Duan Wei's minds naturally became active.

"The general is really a decisive person. I have not read it wrong!"

After a little praise, Yuan Yao immediately said seriously: "My Yuan family's prestige and influence in Kanto are unparalleled. Our army can support the general's independence as a backing, shock Li Jue and others, and prevent them from conquering you."

"The condition for exchange is that the general isolates the connection between Chang'an and Luoyang, and for our army to curb the development of the Western Liang army to the east. If there is a need, he should send knights to help."

"Apart from this, there are no other requirements. I wonder if the general can agree?"

For a moment, Yuan Yao's words were clear, Duan Wei thought for a while, and then solemnly agreed.

The strategy of separation has been completed at this point.

After convinced Duan Wei to become independent, Yuan Yao led his people to quietly continue to rush to Hongnong. After Cai Yan summoned all the scholars to spread the public opinion that the generals of the Western Liang army had gone out of the pass and attacked Yan and Ji, she was also secretly guarded by Yuan army soldiers to escape from Chang'an.

A few days later.

Duan Wei led his troops to Zuhedong.
Chapter completed!