Chapter 265 Hypocrisy
Ever since Dong Zhuo wielded his butcher knife and killed Huangfu Song, he has been suspicious every day.

Dong Zhuo recalled that Zhou Bi and Wu Qiong had advised him not to move the capital to Chang'an last time, and that all the princes in Guandong were recommended by them, so he suspected that they had betrayed him long ago.

So, in the past two days, they found a random excuse to put Zhou Bi and Wu Qiong in prison and brutally killed them with torture.

This scared Huang Wan and Yang Biao quite a bit.

I thought the last incident was over and shouldn't be a big deal, but who could have thought that Dong Zhuo would settle the score later?
So, Yang Biao and Huang Wan went to Nangong together to apologize to Dong Zhuo and beg for forgiveness.

Dong Zhuo killed people without considering the consequences and regretted it after he was done.

Because that's just stupid.

Yang Biao and Huang Wan arrived at the right time. Dong Zhuo treated them with courtesy and forgave their mistakes.

Unexpectedly, before Dong Zhuo killed Zhou Bi and Wu Qiong, he also hosted a banquet for them.

However, Dong Zhuo forgot that the two men had verbally disrespected him at the banquet, so he settled new and old grudges together and killed them both.

But even if Dong Zhuo had forgotten, how could Yang Biao and Huang Wan have forgotten? They became even more frightened.

As soon as Yang Biao returned home, he began to claim to be sick and stayed indoors.

Huang Wan did not have a prominent family background like Yang Biao, and it was difficult for him to survive with just his fame.

At this time, Huang Wan suddenly thought of someone.

Wang Yun!

In fact, Wang Yun's plan to sow discord was planned together with Huang Wan.

"Only the prince can save me!"

Huang Wan immediately asked her family to prepare gifts and prepare to visit Wang Yun.

As luck would have it, just before Huang Wan set off, Grand Marshal Zhu Jun came to visit.

The reason why Zhu Jun came to visit Huang Wan was simply to find out Dong Zhuo's attitude towards those who opposed the relocation of the capital.

Because he was also one of them, and he had confronted the messenger in person.

Zhu Jun was not even as good as Huang Wan, and he and Jin Mao had a master-disciple relationship. Dong Zhuo had been trying to take action against him since he failed to recruit him.

It's just that too many people have been killed recently, and Zhu Jun has become very low-key, so Dong Zhuo forgot about this enemy for a while.

"Greetings to the Captain of the Imperial Guards."

Zhu Jun was the Grand Marshal, one of the Three Dukes, and his status was much higher than Huang Wan's Inspector of the Imperial Guards, but he still bowed his head first.

Huang Wan was not surprised at all. Who hasn't been a Duke of the Three Realms?

Moreover, as soon as Zhu Jun arrived, Huang Wan knew his purpose.

"You are embarrassing me, Commander."

But on the surface, Huang Wan still had to maintain harmony.

"Huang Wan, the commander of the Sili Army, pays respect to the Grand Commandant."

The two showed humility to each other.

Zhu Jun came from a military background, and was no match for a famous scholar like Huang Wan in terms of etiquette, and was quickly defeated.

"This is a small token of my appreciation."

Zhu Jun asked his servants to bring in the gifts, which contained some gold cakes and books. With the support of his hometown Shangyu County, Zhu Jun lived a wealthy life in recent years.

Huang Wan also knew that Zhu Jun was not short of money, but it was already a certain time, who would care about these vulgar things?

However, face still needs to be given. Huang Wan did not show any displeasure on the surface. "Come if you want to. The commander has given me so many gifts. I really don't know how to return the gifts."

"The commander has really given me a big problem."

There was a hint of mischief in his words.

Zhu Jun was delighted. The more casual and approachable Huang Wan's attitude was, the more likely he would be able to ask more in-depth questions.

Even though Zhu Jun had been an official for many years, his life was in danger now, so he inevitably lost his composure. Before the tea and cakes were served, he began to ask questions impatiently.

"I heard that you and the Grand Herald (Yang Biao) went to visit Grand Tutor Dong today."

"I don't know what's going on?"

Huang Wan was full of contempt in his heart, thinking that a man was just a man and had no manners at all.

He began to perfunctorily say, "Nothing, I just went to ask Master Dong about the procedures for moving the capital."

Huang Wan would not expose her scandal to Zhu Jun, as they were not very familiar with each other.

After all, if they let anyone know that he and Yang Biao had begged for their lives from Dong Zhuo, their reputations would be ruined.

However, there is no wall that is impenetrable. Since Zhu Jun was able to find me, he must have known everything.

It's just that the details are not clear.

Seeing that Huang Wan refused to answer, Zhu Jun had no choice.

The two of them started chatting about this and that.

However, the longer the time dragged on, the more anxious Huang Wan became. He had to rush to the next place. Zhu Jun was such an ungrateful man!

Finally, Huang Wan couldn't help it and asked, "General, is there anything else?"

"I have nothing to do." Zhu Jun asked doubtfully, "Do you have something to do?"

"No, of course not!" Huang Wan pretended to yawn and said, "I've been feeling sleepy lately. It's getting late. I should rest."

Zhu Jun looked up at the clear sky. It was not even noon yet, so how could it be late?
"I need to rest now!"

Huang Wan said with a hint of anger: "Would you please come again tomorrow, Commander?"

Since everyone had left, Zhu Jun couldn't stay any longer, so he stood up and said goodbye, "Sorry to bother you."

Huang Wan frowned and said "hmm" impatiently.

When Zhu Jun walked away, Huang Wan was anxious again, "Prepare the car! Prepare the gifts!"

"I'm going to Situ Mansion!"

Coincidentally, Huang Wan's frame met Zhu Jun's frame halfway.

Awkward!
Huang Wan wanted to pretend not to see it, but Zhu Jun politely asked, "Are you going to Situ Mansion too?"

Huang Wan was startled: "The Grand Commandant is going too?"

Then, Huang Wan was startled and realized that he had let the cat out of the bag, so he quickly stopped talking.

Zhu Jun seemed not to notice Huang Wan's abnormality, and said to himself: "I offended Master Dong because of the relocation of the capital, but I didn't dare to ask him in person, so I had to ask Master Wang to clear it out."

"In the whole of Luoyang, only Situ Wang knows Master Dong best."

This is indeed the case. On the surface, Wang Yun was very close to Dong Zhuo. Apart from Cai Yong, Wang Yun was the scholar closest to Dong Zhuo.

After all, in order to win over Wang Yun, Dong Zhuo conferred him the title of Marquis Wen!
Wenhou Wang Yun!

Huang Wan couldn't help but smile bitterly when she heard Zhu Jun's words. It turned out that they were all wanderers in the world and were all afraid of the same thing, so she stopped talking.

In this way, the two of them rode together in their carriages and arrived outside Situ's mansion, and sent servants in to report.

After a while, Wang Yun hurried to the gate and welcomed the two to the side room.

The main hall has already started preparing for tonight's banquet. In order to avoid any further complications, Wang Yun does not want to let the two of them know that he is planning to use Diao Chan to sow discord.

When it comes to conspiracy, the fewer people who know about it, the higher the chance of success.

Zhu Jun and Huang Wan were not stupid people either, especially the latter, who had conspired with Wang Yun to kill Dong Zhuo. He immediately knew that Wang Yun was going to implement his plan tonight.

Although he didn't know the details, Huang Wan had the same awareness as Wang Yun.

"We can't let Zhu Jun know!"

Thus, an interesting scene began.

The three of them exchanged greetings and sat down.

Wang Yun and Huang Wan inadvertently looked at each other and immediately understood each other's thoughts.

They are all thousand-year-old foxes, they understand things immediately.

Wang Yun was the first to ask, "What brings you here today, Grand Commandant?"

Zhu Jun was not aware that the two had communicated secretly, and he also knew that he could not outsmart them, so he said directly: "I once offended Master Dong because of the relocation of the capital." "Now that Zhou Bi and Wu Qiong have been punished, I am worried that Master Dong will also come to settle accounts with me, so I came to ask Master Wang what to do?"

Wang Yun glanced at Huang Wan casually and immediately realized that they both came with the same purpose.

Zhu Jun knew that Huang Wan had visited Dong Zhuo this morning, so how could Wang Yun not know about it?

Wang Yun sighed deeply and said, "I don't know either."

Zhu Jun was horrified.

Huang Wan knew that Wang Yun had more to say, but she was still a little nervous.

"For this reason, I specially invited Grand Tutor Dong to a banquet tonight, hoping that he would show mercy and let my colleagues go."

Wang Yun perfectly concealed the theme of tonight's banquet. While further enhancing his own reputation, he suddenly came up with a plan.

When Zhu Jun heard Wang Yun's words, he stood up suddenly, bowed deeply and said, "Situ Wang is righteous! I admire you!"

Wang Yun bowed his head and waved his hands, saying, "It has been my long-cherished wish to work for the Han Dynasty. There is nothing to praise about it."

One sentence can fill up your bile!

Zhu Jun and Huang Wan praised him profusely, without sparing any words of praise.

Although he was very pleased with the compliment, Wang Yun kept the main business in mind and asked Zhu Jun, "I heard that you and the governor of Yangzhou were actually master and apprentice. Is that true?"

Zhu Jun smiled bitterly and said, "No, I just worked with him for a period of time and gave him a book of military tactics that I compiled."

"So they are not master and disciple in name only, but they are master and disciple in reality!" Wang Yun praised, and then asked: "Does the Taiwei have the intention to serve his country with his life?"

This question must be answered positively!
Zhu Jun said solemnly: "This is my lifelong wish!"

Bullshit!

If Zhu Jun was really not afraid of death, he would not have come to Wang Yun.

The three people present knew the truth and did not expose it.

Wang Yun even stood up and bowed formally, saying, "Great Commander, great justice!"

After another round of business flattery.

Zhu Jun couldn't help but ask, "Did Situ teach me?"

Wang Yun said in embarrassment: "I do have a trick."

"Never mind. It's not worth mentioning."

The more he said this, the more anxious Zhu Jun became. He said, "Just tell me!"

"No matter what the plan is, just tell me first. With the wisdom of the Sili Commander and my experience, we can always find the right way!"

Wang Yun suddenly realized something and bowed again, saying, "Great Commander, great righteousness!"

Another round of commercial flattery.

Wang Yuncai said: "The governor of Yangzhou claims to be clearing the emperor's court, but in reality his actions are no different from those of Grand Tutor Dong!"

"No matter who holds the Han Dynasty, the outcome will not be good."

"Therefore, I was wondering if we could send a respected and righteous person to Luoyang to recruit volunteers to serve the king?"

At this moment, Wang Yun and Huang Wan looked at Zhu Jun at the same time.

Needless to say, the candidate is Zhu Jun!

But Zhu Jun also had his own considerations. When he could be the Grand Marshal in Luoyang, why should he go outside to be a military general?
This is one of the ultimate professions for military commanders!

Unlike positions with real power like the general, the grand marshal in the late Eastern Han Dynasty was more like a nominal position used to increase reputation.

In addition, after the incident caused by Emperor Ling of Han, the position of Taiwei was valuable but no longer had the same prestige as before.

But that’s not a problem!
Zhu Jun was born in the remote area of ​​Yangzhou, and it was quite difficult for him to become the Grand Marshal.

It is really hard to accept Zhu Jun giving up like this.

Because going out to recruit volunteers would definitely anger Dong Zhuo, and there would be no room for easing the tension.

What's the difference between fucking a horse and seeking death?
It would be better to wait for death in Luoyang. At least he can still be the Grand Marshal before death, and can bring honor to his family after death.

Why do something that is thankless?
Therefore, Zhu Jun retreated instantly and did not respond.

Wang Yun felt contempt in his heart. When he was speaking just now, he shouted slogans loudly, but he backed down when the time came.

waste!

Then, Wang Yun looked at Huang Wan, as if to say: "If you don't care, then I won't care either. Let's just fend for ourselves!"

Huang Wan sighed inwardly and said helplessly: "This matter cannot be accomplished without the Grand Commandant."

"Your prestige is unmatched, and there will be countless kind-hearted people following you!"

This is not nonsense. The reputation of Huangfu Song and Zhu Jun among the people is no less than that of the "Three Mings of Liangzhou" in the past.

It’s just that Huangfu Song is in the north and Zhu Jun is in the south.

The most effective evidence is that Huangfu Song was instigated to rebel by someone, who was instigated by Han Sui and other Xiliang rebels.

It is conceivable that if Huangfu Song really rebelled, history would have to be rewritten.

After all, Han Sui and other rebels were active from the beginning of the rebellion until before the Three Kingdoms period, and they were incredibly powerful.

Zhu Jun's reputation is slightly lower than Huangfu Song's, but much higher than Jin Mao's.

Wang Yun's plan killed two birds with one stone.

If Zhu Jun could recruit enough troops, he could go straight to Luoyang.

If not, we can just borrow troops from Jinmao.

As long as Jinmao still cares about its reputation, it has to borrow.

Therefore, it is correct to say that this strategy was aimed at Zhu Jun. Wang Yun and Huang Wan still looked down on Zhu Jun, a country bumpkin, from the bottom of their hearts.

Seeing that Zhu Jun remained calm, Huang Wan made up her mind and told him everything that had happened today.

"The Grand Herald is claiming to be ill!"

"I have nowhere to hide, but you still have a place to go!"

Huang Wan shed tears and said: "Now, our lives are all in your hands. Please make a little sacrifice for the sake of the Han Dynasty and for our lives!"

After saying this, Huang Wan was about to kneel down and kowtow.

Zhu Jun couldn't keep silent any longer, so he quickly grabbed Huang Wan and said with a heavy face, "Sili Captain, there's no need to do this, I'll go."

In fact, Zhu Jun was frightened by Huang Wan's guess. If Huang Wan and Yang Biao could not be spared, then he, the thorn in his side, would definitely be the first to die!

But everyone wants to save face. If Huang Wan doesn't give him a way out, Zhu Jun won't come down easily.

"But I don't know where to recruit volunteers. Please teach me."

Huang Wan put down a big stone in her heart and said casually: "Zhongmu County is the best choice!"

The next moment, Huang Wan immediately closed his mouth. Unexpectedly, once he relaxed, he told others about the way out he had planned for himself.

late!

A map immediately appeared in Zhu Jun's mind.

Zhongmou County is located at the easternmost part of Sili, that is, east of Hulao Pass and after passing Xingyang, it is Zhongmou County.

For this place, population and economy are one aspect, but the most important thing is that it is very close to Yanzhou, Yuzhou and Xuzhou.

The Guandong coalition forces basically came from these three states.

In other words, the foundation is very solid!
When Zhu Jun arrived at this place, he could raise a large army without much effort.

"I didn't expect that the Sili Commander would have such vision!"

Zhu Jun sighed sincerely: "I am not as good as him."

Huang Wan regretted it so much that his intestines turned green. He was not blind, and he had not been able to find a good place for such a long time.

Zhu Jun bowed to the two again and said, "In this case, I still need an imperial edict from your majesty."

(End of this chapter)