The Yuan Family of the Three Kingdoms I call the shots

Chapter 412 Not Returning to Chang'an
Yuan Shang's soldiers and horses withdrew, Zhuge Liang did not send troops to chase them, but just let them go. However, before Yuan Jun withdrew, Zhuge Liang had a little thought and plan for Yan Xing, the fierce general who was in charge of guarding the pass.

A plan to seize the land of Western Shu for his own side in the future, without Yuan Shang intervening to obstruct it, began to brew in his chest.

Yan Xing waited for Yuan Shang to go far away, and after Zhuge Liang retreated slowly, he also led his troops back west and followed Yuan Shang into the Guanzhong territory.

So far, the series of events of Yuan Shang's southern tour came to an end. Although this trip was a bit dangerous, it was also worthwhile for Yuan Shang. A group of talented people such as Yuan followed, and even the water thieves under Gan Ning wanted to follow. They created a prototype team for the establishment of a navy in the future.

A group of soldiers and horses are not in such a hurry as when they first left Jingzhou. Yuan Shang followed Yan Xing and entered the border of Guanzhong. All the counties and counties along the way were entertained with good wine and meat. It was so cool for a while.

The soldiers and horses passed by Zifu, and it seemed that they were about to reach Chang'an. Yan Xing asked Yuan Shang to follow him to Chang'an for a rest, just in time to meet Zhao Yun, Hao Zhao, Ma Yunlu and others.

It has been almost a year and a half since the last time I left. Yuan Shang really misses Zhao Yun and Ma Yunlu and his wife very much at this moment, and Ma Chao also misses his sister and hopes to see her very much.

Ever since, a group of soldiers and horses went straight to Chang'an under the leadership of Yan Xing to meet each other.

However, seeing that Chang'an was still less than a hundred miles away, Yuan Shang hesitated again and didn't want to go. The generals asked him why, but he also hesitated and didn't answer. In the end, he changed his mind. Back to Hebei not to Chang'an.

It was Cai Yan who made him change his mind.

When Ru and Cai Yan had some things that crossed the bottom line between men and women, even though Yuan Shang wanted to marry her, Cai Yan insisted on refusing to accept it, and also stayed in the former residence of Chang'an, not going back to Yecheng with Yuan Shang. See, although Yuan Shang was looking forward to it, he was more timid and helpless.

The husband is affectionate and the concubine is interested, but the etiquette and law cannot be tolerated, and there is a gap between the hearts. Even if we look at each other, it is like thousands of miles away. What is the meaning of such a meeting?It just adds to the sadness.

Since there is no result, why bother to hurt that scarred woman?

In all honesty, Yuan Shang is really afraid of seeing Cai Yan now, because he doesn't know how to make up for her. At the beginning, he was determined to make up for Cai Yan by welcoming him through the door, comforting Cai Yan, and giving her true love. happiness, but this was also rejected by the other party.

If we meet again now, Yuan Shang will definitely feel unspeakable guilt and shyness in his heart.

Perhaps, this is a pity, a deep helplessness, an irreparable rift.

Hearing that Yuan Shang had made up his mind not to return to Chang'an, but went straight back to Bingzhou, Hebei, Yan Xing couldn't help feeling a little anxious, and he hurried to meet Yuan Shang.

"My lord, Chang'an is under your jurisdiction, just like your former residence. My lord passes through your house but doesn't enter. If the general goes back like this, how can he not be blamed by General Zhao?"

Yuan Shang's face was calm, he didn't consider Yan Xing's suggestion, but said: "Yanming, there is still something to do in Hebei, and Gan Ning and others also need to make arrangements. If you stay outside for a day, things will be more variable. You don't need to persuade them anymore , go back to Chang'an and assist General Zhao well, and help me pass a message to Zilong, train well in Guanzhong, and don't let me down."

Seeing that Yuan Shang was determined not to go to Chang'an, Yan Xing did not try to persuade him, and immediately said: "Since the lord has something to do, the general will not keep you anymore... But there is one more thing I want to discuss with the lord..."

Yuan Shangdao: "What's the matter?"

Yan Xing's face suddenly became a little cramped, and he said in a low voice: "Master, can you send another order to send the last general to another place, not under General Zhao's command?"

Yuan Shang frowned, and said strangely: "Don't be under General Zhao's command, what do you mean? Do you have a bad relationship with General Zhao?"

Yan Xing grinned secretly, his heart is not right, to be honest, the relationship between the two is not only disharmonious, but now it has reached the tragic point of mutual suspicion.

Regardless of other things, the most basic point is that Zhao Yun has no trust in Yan Xing!
As for Yan Xing, speaking from his heart, he didn't feel that he must be inferior to Zhao Yun.

Now Yan Xing is living an uncomfortable life.

It would be strange for a person to live comfortably under an officer who doesn't trust him!

Just because of distrust, Zhao Yun suppressed almost everywhere, finding faults in everything, so much that he couldn't hold his head up in Chang'an, and couldn't let go of his fists. It is impossible to wait, let alone Zhao Yun himself.

But it was impossible for Yan Xing to say that directly to Yuan Shang. He thought for a while and said, "Your Majesty, I'm worrying too much. The last general and General Zhao are intimate and cooperate with each other tacitly. How can there be any disharmony? It's just that General Zhao is very capable. The ability is outstanding, and it is more than enough for him to guard the pass alone. Yan Xing is a little redundant here. Yan Xing wants to ask the lord to transfer me to a place where I can show my strength. After all, Yan Xing is still in his prime, and I don’t want to be buried , I hope the lord can grant it."

Yuan Shang thought for a while, and said: "It's not unreasonable for you to say that. Today in Guanzhong, there is Zhang Lu in the southwest, Liu Bei's power extends to Wanluo in the southeast, and Cao's power is gradually recovering outside the pass. Although Cao Cao died, Cao's The power still exists, not to mention Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren and other commanders, Zhang Liao, Xu Huang, Cao Zhang, Le Jin and others are not easy to compete with. No matter how powerful Zhao Yun is, it is difficult to defeat these many powerful generals. You do not assist him , he doesn't even have a capable helper."

Yan Xing thought for a while, and said in a low voice: "My lord, the general also understands what he said, but the general has been fighting for a long time with the bitter cold of Xiliang, and the people in Chang'an are simple and unsuitable for rough people like the general to live here for a long time. I'm afraid that sooner or later, the warrior temperament in my body will be worn away..."

Yuan Shang smiled helplessly, waved his hands and said: "This is what I said, there are people in the ancient capital of Chang'an who can't stay if they want to, but they don't cherish an opportunity like you..."

Yan Xing chuckled, and hurriedly said: "The last general has never been a life of good fortune."

Yuan Shang thought for a while and said: "However, the land of Yongliang in Guanzhong is not far away from either of you... Well, before I left Hebei and went south, I ordered Ma Dai and Pang De to comfort the Qiang people. If there is no accident, the two have returned to Yecheng. Now that Liangzhou's border is stable, you can go to Liangzhou in my name, recruit troops, and supervise the training of new troops. Zhao Yun is still in Chang'an. In Liangzhou, he supervises Yong, and you supervise Liang. They are each other's horns and are always on guard. But you are still under Zhao Yun's jurisdiction."

Yan Xing hurriedly cupped his hands when he heard the words, and said: "The last general takes orders, and he will definitely live up to the kindness of the lord."

Yuan Shang nodded and said: "You go back to Chang'an, and when I return to Hebei, I will order Tian Feng to send a transfer order."

"promise!"

"..."

In this way, Yuan Shang returned to Hebei by way, while Yan Xing still returned to Chang'an.

On the edge of Chang'an City, Zhao Yun, Ma Yunlu, Hao Zhao and other important towns personally guarded the edge of the city gate. When Yan Xing came back, they all smiled and hurried forward to greet him.

Of course they did this not for Yan Xing, but for Yuan Shang.

"What? My lord, he is not coming to Chang'an anymore!"

After listening to Yan Xing's report, Zhao Yunxi smiled and couldn't help being covered with a tinge of frost, looking very unhappy.

Yan Xing cupped his hands and said: "Yes, my lord, he said that it took him nearly half a year to go south this time. Yecheng, Hebei has been away from his master for a long time, and there are many things to do. It is not appropriate to stay longer, so he went straight back to Bingzhou by way, and the end will be repeated. Please, my lord has not changed his mind."

Seeing that Zhao Yun was not very happy, Ma Yunlu comforted him and said, "Forget it, husband, what the lord said is not wrong, he is the lord of the four states, and Hebei has a lot of affairs, every day of delay will be more It is impossible to go back soon, and we as ministers should also understand his difficulties."

Zhao Yun patted Ma Yunlu's hand lightly, and said: "I know what you mean, and I also understand that my lord, as the master of one party, does have heavy responsibilities, but no matter how anxious you are, it's not too late to come to Chang'an to have a rest. A glass of water?"

Ma Yunlu couldn't help covering his mouth with a smile when he heard the words: "I can't tell, you miss him that much?"

Zhao Yun snorted when he heard this, and said, "I miss him? I wish I could never see him in this life... There is someone else who misses him."

After finishing speaking, Zhao Yun winked lightly at the gate tower on the city wall with his eyes.

But in the gate tower on the city wall, Cai Yan was wearing a water-green gown, staring at the distant plain in a daze.

Her face is still so beautiful but not frivolous, gentle and charming, but compared to more than a year ago, she is less bloody, paler, thinner, and the faint sadness between her brows is much smaller than when she just came from Mobei. It was even worse when he came back.

Ma Yunlu showed pain on his face, and said sympathetically, "Sister Yan, it's really pitiful...Compared with her, how lucky I am..."

Zhao Yun sighed and said: "Actually, I don't understand. Since she has a master in her heart, why did she pretend to be coy and unable to resist when the master wanted to marry her? Now she just looks up to the north every day. Desolate? What are you trying to figure out..."

Ma Yunlu shook his head lightly, and said: "You don't understand a woman's heart, but she did this for the sake of the lord."

Zhao Yun was puzzled when he heard the words: "For the sake of the lord?"

"My lord has a special status, and I don't know how many opponents stand in the world. Sister Yan has a subtle connection with the lord's identity and family background. The special nature is self-evident. If the lord really marries her, I don't know how many excuses I will give to my political opponents..."

Zhao Yun asked, "Is it still so complicated?"

Ma Yunlu nodded sadly and said: "Sister Yan was born in a family of officials, so naturally she knows the pros and cons of it the most. Back then, her father Cai Yong was imprisoned and died just in Wang Yun's seat, expressing emotion for Dong Zhuo's death. The plot is powerful, and Sister Yan knows it best."

At this moment, among the tops of the city wall, Cai Yan quietly looked at the setting sun in the distance, and the light of expectation in his eyes gradually dimmed as Yuan hadn't arrived yet.

Before he knew it, the tears in Cai Yan's eyes slowly rolled down his fair face, and he was softly talking to himself.

"Go and cut off love, Trent conquers the sun and rides. You have traveled three thousand miles, when will you reunite..."

(End of this chapter)