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Chapter 27 Yuan Shao's Dilemma

Although Hao Kun did not agree to Xu You's persuasion immediately, nor did he immediately fall into Yuan Shao's arms, there was already a trend, which made Yuan Shao's determination that the matter that he led did not completely fail. Although Yuan Shao could not act recklessly under the surveillance of Wen Chou and Hao Kun, he could still develop slightly and did not completely stagnate. This is also a result.

The next day, Wen Chou and Hao Kun chose to prepare their military appearance and military strength without showing any interest in Bohai County, as if they had just made an ordinary pass to Bohai County. However, this state did not last long. Because Wen Chou's visit to Yuan Shao and his people in Bohai County began.

The first thing I want to see is naturally Yuan Shao, the governor of Bohai County. However, during this meeting, Wen Chou was engaged in the name of Wu Meng under Han Fu's command and was ordered to inspect the military and political situation of Bohai County. This is the main position, and Yuan Shao could not see Wen Chou. Even though he had greatly reduced his favorability towards Wen Chou since his return yesterday.

When Wen Chou visited Yuan Shao, he saw that Yuan Shao was a man of great power and arrogant spirit. He thought that this might have lost his mind to attract him, so he had made such a face and attitude. If it were ordinary times, Yuan Shao would not have looked like a bad face when facing any famous scholar. Even though he had a good background, he also had the reputation of a clerk, otherwise he would not have been recognized and followed by so many scholars.

In this way, Wen Chou felt relieved. Since he no longer had the intention to serve Yuan Shao, wouldn't he let Yuan Shao give him a cold face? No one would treat him with a good face. Even so, Wen Chou did not show any bad face. He consistently showed a warm smile in his conversation with Yuan Shao and his staff, which could be regarded as a demonstration of his etiquette of treating things.

Wen Chou's attitude was gentle, his words were funny, and his humor naturally slightly resolved some of the embarrassing atmosphere, which also affected Yuan Shao. After all, he didn't want to act too rude in front of his confidant staff. Therefore, this conversation was spent in the hidden edge between Wen Chou and Yuan Shao.

Although no effective progress has been made, I have known everyone who is close to Yuan Shao, which is beneficial to Wen Chou's next move. Taking advantage of the Muslim guards in Guandong, the county magistrates should try their best to dig out the corners of his door before they clearly become a force. Even if they cannot succeed, they must establish a good relationship, lay the foundation for future development and lay the groundwork.

The first meeting with Yuan Shao passed by so tepid. I really don’t know whether this is good or bad for Wen Chou at present! Only half a month later, it was the time when local forces in Guandong launched their troops westward, fighting against Dong Zhuo, and Yuan Shao naturally became the leader of the Kwantung Alliance with his reasons such as "Four Generations and Three Dukes", "sweeping out eunuchs" and "for Dong Zhuo"!

But Wen Chou has offended him and the leader of the alliance! Will this affect Wen Chou's plan to participate in the dispute against Dong? With Yuan Shao's personality, it will definitely be difficult!

But Wen Chou had to do this. He could not serve Yuan Shao anymore, right?! So is there still an opportunity for Wen Chou to rise? Is there still an opportunity for him to become a force? Obviously there is no. So Wen Chou must risk offending the "leader" to leave room for his future independence!

As for Han Fu, Wen Chou was not afraid, because he had already realized that Han Fu was not a warlord who could control a state. If the princes were in the ordinary Taiping period, he might be the Mu Shou who governed one side, but in this chaotic world, he was really a mediocre person in military and political affairs!

On the entire stage of the heroes fighting for hegemony in the late Han Dynasty, Han Fu was just a "sauce". Just like the battle against Dong in "Romance of the Three Kingdoms", Luo Guanzhong just made a fictional "General Pan Feng for Han Fu, who could kill Hua Xiong." However, he was not responsible and was immediately killed by Hua Xiong. In historical facts, Han Fu's army did not go to the front line of attacking Dong Zhuo. Instead, he stayed in Jizhou and provided food, grass and weapons for the Kanto Alliance Army.

But Yuan Shao is different. At least he is an existence who can dominate Hebei. Although he was defeated by his friend Cao Cao in the end, he was indeed an amazing prince at the end of the Han Dynasty! He developed his own power in his hands? Wen Chou dared not bet. The demise of Qu Yi, who was highly successful, was a lesson for the past, and Tian Feng, who was killed, shined the light of the road!

In this way, in the next few days, Wen Chou made an indiscriminate visit to many famous scholars and generals under his command under Yuan Shao. This made Yuan Shao not dare to say anything even if he was angry, and he didn't dare to do it! He was very frustrated. Even though he knew that Wen Chou was doing something to poach his own corner, he could not do anything to him!

First, Wen Chou's Wu Mengyi's elite soldiers were stationed here; second, Wen Chou was named Han Fu's order; third, he was plagued by Dong Zhi's affairs. Although he had been in contact with him for a long time, he had not yet made a real decision. These three reasons made him have to let Wen Chou do it.

However, he was not idle either. Naturally, he also made corresponding actions. The frequency of summoning these famous scholars, staff, and generals under his command increased significantly, and he also made a lot of promises, finance, etc., trying his best to win over this group of people around him materially and spiritually, without giving Wen Chou any chance.

On the other hand, he was more dedicated to the preparations for the matter of asking Dong and contacting local forces in Kanto! He hoped to break his dilemma as soon as possible. Wen Chou was monitoring him here, so he couldn't do any large-scale actions, nor could he send troops to other sides!

Yuan Shao's series of activities were still effective. The most obvious thing was that Wen Chou did not make any effective progress when he was searching for famous scholars, generals and others in the Bohai Sea! Furthermore, the call for arriving in the fight against Dong was getting higher and higher. Previously, it was just a mutual discussion between the upper ruling personnel, but now it has expanded to ordinary soldiers, and the people are passing it on their word!

In terms of Hao Kun's naturalization, Yuan Shao's confidant forces, Zheng Ji, Xu You and others, were also carrying out this in an orderly manner. If nothing unexpected happens, within a few months, Hao Kun will definitely make the decision to abandon Han and surrender Yuan. At the same time, the big net planned for Jizhou is slowly unfolding! (To be continued.)

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