After the wine and food came, Liu Xun was not polite, and he ate voraciously, and ate like a wind and cloud, which made Yuan Shang, Sima Yi and others look like goosebumps and smiled bitterly.

The young leader of the Beggars' Sect is indeed well-deserved.

When he was young, after Liu Xun finished eating, Yuan Shang immediately turned to the topic and said, "Young Master Liu, this martial arts competition is just an exam, but it is actually related to the trend of the world. We must be cautious. You and I are all alliances, but they are in the north and south, and it is difficult to join forces. Therefore, in the short term, they cannot be allowed to increase their power. Therefore, this time, we will either be our or you. We must marry Sun Shangxiang back, and not to give others a favor."

Although Liu Xun was of average qualification, he was a noble family. He naturally understood these principles that concern the world. He immediately said: "Don't worry, General, we must follow the general's leader! Let the general be dispatched! However, Liu Xun knew that his talent was poor and it was difficult to take the big responsibility. Therefore, although I was the leader of our bride this time, his treasure was all on General Zhang Ren! This person was the first general in Western Shu back then, and he was brave and resourceful! He would definitely be a great help to the general."

Yuan Shang smiled and said, "General Zhang Ren is also participating in the recruitment of brides? Very good, this will make you more likely to win."

Sima Yi said beside Yuan Shang, "Young Master Liu, it's really not to be hiding it. My lord thought about it and thought that there were many opponents in the competition and the variables were too great, so he wanted to find a few more allies first. The lord focused his attention on the vassal kings of the Southern Central, but we don't know much about the situation in Nanzhong, so please give me some advice?"

Liu Xun sighed and said, "It's a shame to say that the vassal kings in the south are in charge of their own affairs and attack each other, and they don't like each other. However, they know very little about them... Why don't you ask General Zhang Ren to come and let him explain to the general how?"

Yuan Shang nodded after hearing this and said with a smile: "It's good that way, then it's a blessing for Mr. Liu."

Liu Xun hurriedly got up and sent someone to invite Zhang Ren. Soon after, he saw the first general of Xichuan, striding into Yuan Shang's tent.

When they saw Zhang Ren, Yuan Shang and Sima Yi couldn't help but sigh, and they thought that the best in Western Shu was indeed worthy of being Zhao Yun's senior brother. Judging from this temperament alone, they were far from being comparable to others.

Zhang Ren and Liu Xun lived in Nanzhong together. Liu Xun dressed up like beggars every day. Yuan Shang probably wasn't much stronger.

If Liu Xun is the young leader of the Beggars' Sect, Zhang Ren will at most work as the Nine Bags of Elders.

But as Yuan Shang expected, Zhang Ren's outfit was not as good as Liu Xun, but his clothes were torn but not dirty. He cleaned up and wiped all over, showing excellent upbringing and demeanor.

Zhang Ren's temperament is not comparable to ordinary people. His face is neatly tidy, but his indifferent expression seems to be able to keep people from thousands of miles away. The arrogance that comes out from his bones makes people feel a little cold without realizing it.

Tong Yuan’s three disciples, Zhao Yun, is like a mountain. Nebula and cow heads are stacked on the mountains, making people look up to it. They are longing for their hearts, but they are hard to look at them. Zhang Xiu’s personality is easy-going and warm, making people feel friendly unconsciously; but Zhang Ren is completely different from them. He is neither profound nor easy-going. When he glances at him, he looks like a thousand-year-old ice, and he feels like a tough master.

When Zhang Ren saw Yuan Shang, he was not polite, but just looked at the faint flames in his eyes. He slowly spoke in a hoarse voice: "General Yuan?"

This meeting method is unique. Logically, Yuan Shang asked him "You are Zhang Ren". He was fine, but he asked Yuan Shang instead.

Yuan Shang didn't care, and nodded with a smile: "I am Yuan Shang, what do you call this general?"

"Zhang Ren." Zhang Ren calmly reported his name, then turned his head, looking at Liu Xun with some questions.

Liu Xun hurriedly smiled apologized to Yuan Shang and said, "General, don't misunderstand it. Don't look at General Zhang like this, just because of his nature... He is actually a person who is cold on the outside and hot on the inside. Although he doesn't like to talk, he is warm in ancient ways. He is definitely a good man!"

Yuan Shang nodded when he heard this. He believed Liu Xun's words, and with Zhang Ren's talent, he was willing to bow to Liu Zhang. He worked diligently to protect the cowardly master for so many years, and his loyalty is shown in his loyalty.

"General Zhang. I'm asking you here this time because I want to ask you something about the Southern Central, but I don't have any other intentions. After all, you and I are allies, and this recruitment of marriage is a major event that concerns the trend of the world. General Zhang won't hide his own private matter, right?" Yuan Shang looked at Zhang Ren and said with a smile.

Zhang Ren thought for a moment when he heard this, nodded and said, "You ask."

Sima Yi rolled his eyes aside, thinking to himself why this guy's mouth looks like a cotton trouser waist. He said something like a few words, and he couldn't beat a few sticks.

Yuan Shang didn't care and said, "I heard that there are many vassal kings under Nanzhong, and their power is complex. I wonder how many kings can there be in the place now?"

Zhang Ren thought for a while and said, "There are too many to count."

"Who are the most powerful vassal kings?"

Zhang Ren was silent for a while before saying word by word: "Ba Na Cave Mulu, Tulong Cave Duosi, Huoshen Cave Zhujiao, Wutu Gu, Wutu Gu of Wugo... and Meng Huo."

Yuan Shang nodded after hearing this and said, "Are all these people here to recruit a bride this time?"

Zhang Ren nodded and said, "Basically."

Liu Xun added after hearing this: "Nanzhong is now divided, and it is common for various troops to attack each other. If they can rely on foreign aids like Sun Quan, it will naturally be the best for them! Therefore, when this time, these powerful vassal kings also came to the news."

Yuan Shang nodded and said, "General Zhang, I want to take this opportunity to recruit allies, so I came to ask you for advice. Meng Huo, I heard that he is a rising star among the kings of the Southern Barbarians, is very impressive. I want to join him. What do you think?"

Zhang Ren pondered for a moment when he heard this, shook his head and said, "Not good."

Yuan Shang was stunned when he heard this and said, "Why?"

"He has ambition." After a pause, Zhang Ren added: "It's not easy to control."

Yuan Shang was a little silent when he heard this. As a rising star, he naturally knew that Meng Huo had ambitions. Moreover, this guy rebelled repeatedly in history and fought with Zhuge Liang several times. Zhuge Liang had tried his best to conquer him.

However, among the kings in the southern part, the only one who Yuan Shang could see was Meng Huo.

Beside Yuan Shang, Sima Yi said: "Meng Huo is ambitious and difficult to control. So General Zhang, might as well recommend one to form an alliance with us?"

Zhang Ren was silent for a moment and said, "Zhu Jiao of Fire God Cave."

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"Zhu Jiao?" Yuan Shang was stunned when he heard this. He searched his memory and found that he didn't know such a person at all, nor did he know what kind of inferior third-rate product Zhang Ren recommended.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shang felt that he was still in charge of his original intention and said, "General Zhang, I still want to form an alliance with Meng Huo. You are familiar with the Southern Barbarians. Please help me meet. How about it?"

Zhang Ren glanced at Yuan Shang helplessly, but did not refute, just nodded.

"OK."
Chapter completed!