I am not Yuan Shu

Chapter 167 Duan Wei’s Visit
This thought suddenly popped up from the bottom of his heart, making Duan Ying himself a little confused.

Just now, he and Yuan Shu were arguing with each other, even pointing knives at each other, and now he wants to join him and live together?

Isn't this too immodest?

Duan Ying himself found it funny.

But in the final analysis, the concepts of moral integrity of people from Liangzhou and Guandong are different.

You cannot expect people in a place where even women and children have to practice fighting to practice the same virtues as people in peaceful areas.

The people of Liangzhou care more about survival than life, which is also an important reason why Duan Xing easily joined the eunuchs. Therefore, once the idea of changing allegiance came up, it was as difficult to extinguish as a wildfire.

He couldn't help but think about this possibility and the pros and cons of doing so.

The more he weighed the pros and cons, the more Duan Ying felt that this idea was not unfeasible.

Although he did curse Yuan Shu, pointed a knife at him and said he would kill him, and that he was from Liangzhou, he was the Inspector of the Imperial Capital and held great power. If he could be used by the Yuan family, he would be a sharp blade in Yuan's hands, and Yuan would be able to keep his position.

The Yuan family has three officials in four generations, and the family is prosperous, wealthy, and has a deep foundation. It is definitely not as shaky as the eunuchs who are like duckweed.

Moreover, he heard that Yuan Shu had accepted more than 3,000 students in Liangzhou, some of whom had already become Yuan Shu's disciples and his own people. Yuan Shu did not treat the people of Liangzhou in the same domineering manner as he did other people from Guandong.

If we join hands with Yuan Shu and follow him, maybe we can really take a different path?

Even if I can't do well, isn't it good to pave a way for my younger brother and son?
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, and the more he desired it.

As a rough man who came from a military general family, Duan Xing possessed a strong execution ability, and he did not have much psychological burden about changing his allegiance. He would do what he should do, and if it could be accomplished, then it would be accomplished, and if it could not be accomplished, then forget it.

However, this matter has not yet come true, and it must be done in private, so Duan Xing found his younger brother Duan Wei and entrusted this matter to Duan Wei.

"You should visit Yuan Shu privately and see if there is any possibility that Yuan Shu will accept us. If so, it will be better than continuing to suffer under the eunuchs' hands!"

Duan Wei was a little embarrassed about this.

"You have just fought against Yuan Shu before, and you have already drawn your sword. Will Yuan Shu accept you?"

Duan Ying thought about it and shook his head.

"I don't know either, so I asked you to sound him out. I heard that he has more than 3,000 disciples from Liangzhou under his command, and he has contacts with many families in Liangzhou. He should not be the kind of person from Guandong who treats people from Liangzhou as non-human beings.

The main reason for this incident is that I feel uneasy. Even though the eunuchs are powerful, they are still restrained when facing the Yuan family, and are not willing to fight against the Yuan family for me. Although Yuan Shu is young, he is willing to fight against me for a mere unknown disciple.

Such people are the ones who are worth relying on, and eunuchs will sell us out at any time in exchange for more benefits. Following eunuchs will not have a future, and following Yuan Shu may be the only way to last long. Zhongming, what do you think?"

After hearing what Duan Ying said, Duan Wei thought about it and felt that it made sense.

Apart from anything else, the fact that Yuan Shu, a great scholar from Guandong, accepted more than 3,000 disciples from Liangzhou is enough to make people from Liangzhou feel good about him. As for the others, they are indeed his merits that make people from Liangzhou admire him.

Most importantly, he is tough enough.

Only the strong and tough can defend everything. This is what they, as people who grew up in the Shura field of Liangzhou, agree with. People who are not tough enough and who compromise everywhere cannot survive in this cruel world. If they want to survive, they must have a tough side.

So Duan Wei decided to give it a try.

Duan Wei acted quickly and directly. He went straight to Liangzhuang and handed in a visiting card, hoping to meet Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu happened to be doing business in Liangzhuang. When he heard that Duan Wei had sent a visiting card, he was immediately surprised.

Isn’t Duan Wei Duan Xing’s younger brother?
Did you send money?

That’s not right. He didn’t bring anything with him.

Yuan Shu met Duan Wei out of curiosity, but in order to maintain his dignity and deterrence, he arranged for twenty tall and strong security elites to accompany him to meet Duan Wei, making a full display.

Duan Wei came alone, and when he saw Yuan Shu's posture, he knew that Yuan Shu wanted to intimidate him. He didn't care about it. He saluted respectfully and then made a request.

He wanted to talk to Yuan Shu alone.

Xu Chong, who was standing next to Yuan Shu, widened his eyes and became furious when he heard this.

"No! Who knows if you will suddenly attack and hurt Yuan Jun? Say it right here! Not one step forward!"

Duan Wei felt quite helpless.

"My brother is the Sili Xiaowei Duan Xing. I will not do such a thing. Doing such a thing will only make my brother and I die together. We also have family, tribesmen and friends. How could we do such a thing?"

Xu Chong was still full of doubt, and even drew his knife to protect Yuan Shu.

"No! If you have anything to say, say it right here! Don't come near!"

Twenty elite members of the Security Department also drew their swords, ready to kill Duan Wei on the spot if they had a disagreement.

This scene really frightened Duan Wei, and he could only look at Yuan Shu helplessly.

"Mr. Yuan, this..."

Yuan Shu thought about it and felt that since Duan Wei dared to come alone without any guards, he would not do anything stupid unless he was determined to die. And Duan Yan was willing to work for the eunuchs in order to ensure that he would be given high positions and generous salaries, which shows how important high positions and generous salaries were to him. Such people generally do not have the vision and courage to overturn the political situation.

He is a king on the battlefield and a rookie in the political arena.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shu made a decision.

"Chong, all of you step back."

"Boss, this..."

"Get out!"

"Here..."

Xu Chong nodded helplessly, then called on everyone to leave together. Before leaving, he glared at Duan Wei.

However, when they said they left, they only left a distance of several dozen steps. I couldn't hear what they were saying, but I could definitely see what they were doing. If there were any problems, I could rush over at the first time.

"Okay, they can't hear what we say. Tell me, what is Duan Ying's purpose in asking you to come here?"

Yuan Shu folded his hands over his chest and looked at Duan Wei warily.

Duan Wei smiled.

"Mr. Yuan, if I say that my brother sent me here to discuss joining your army, do you think it's credible?"

Yuan Shu blinked and looked at Duan Wei for a while, his head full of question marks.

"Join us?"

"Yes, I will join you."

“Who will serve whom?”

"Brother, I will serve you."

"Duan Xing, your brother, the Lieutenant of the Imperial Guard, is joining me?"

Yuan Shu pointed at himself in disbelief: "Are you kidding? This joke is not funny at all."

"Of course not, Yuan Jun, I'm serious."

Duan Wei bowed and said, "This is also what my brother meant. My brother told me in person that I should test your opinion and see if you are willing to accept me."

"I……"

Yuan Shu pursed his lips, lowered his head to think for a while, then walked back and forth a few steps.

"Don't worry, I'll take it easy, take it easy."

The news came too suddenly, and Yuan Shu needed some time to sort out his thoughts.

Duan Wei was not in a hurry either. He stood there obediently, waiting for Yuan Shu's questions.

After a while, Yuan Shu adjusted his mood and looked at Duan Wei.

"You mean, Duan Xing wants to join me, or to join the Yuan family? From Wang Fu's side?"

Duan Wei nodded.

"Correct."

Yuan Shu scratched his head.

"Why? Yesterday we were at war, insulting each other, and almost came to blows. It was almost bloodshed, but today... isn't this a bit too fast? Is your brother a bit too careless?"

"It's not fast."

Duan Wei smiled and said, "Rather, Mr. Yuan, it was because of yesterday's confrontation that made my brother have this idea and asked me to come and serve you immediately."

Yuan Shu became even more confused.

"how do I say this?"

“You’re tough.”

Duan Wei smiled and said, "For the sake of your own disciples, you would be very tough to confront them, even if you are the Sili Xiaowei, even if you have 1,200 Zhongdu officials and prisoners under you, even if Wang Fu is standing behind you, you are not afraid and go to confront them directly.

You will never give up until you achieve your goal. No matter what kind of intimidation you receive, you don't care. You are very brave and willing to take risks for your subordinates. You are willing to fight against people who are higher in rank and more powerful than you. You will never back down in the face of swords. I admire you very much."

(End of this chapter)