Huang Zhong is a warrior, but he is not a bloodthirsty person, and he also knows the truth that good soldiers are ominous. Most famous generals cannot die well, and often it is because they are too serious. It is impossible for generals not to kill people, but unnecessary killing can damage their good deeds. This is a well-known truth. Bai Qi is a typical example. As a Chu native, Huang Zhong is not unfamiliar with Bai Qi's atrocities and does not want to follow his footsteps.

He blocked Huang Wan just to lure Xun Yan to attack. Now that Huang Wan pointed it out, he naturally could not hold on. Besides, He Xian escaped, Xun Yan would soon receive the news that he would not attack like this again. The trap set on Yu's stage was meaningless. It would be better to go with the flow and go down the road. He immediately ordered someone to recall Li Yan and discuss countermeasures.

Huang Zhong didn't say much to Huang Wan. He had a self-knowledge. When it comes to combat, he could capture Huang Wan. In terms of eloquence, he was no match for Huang Wan at all. Only Sun Ce and Zhou Yu could deal with such a person. He put Huang Wan in custody, had good food, drink and treat him well, but he was not allowed to contact others, and even Huang Zu had to keep a distance.

Li Yan quickly arrived at the camp and learned about the relevant situation. Li Yan also scratched his head a little. They did not expect Huang Wan to do this and were completely unprepared. After repeated discussions, Li Yan suggested sending someone to notify Sun Ce that the situation had changed and Huang Wan cut off his arm. Their plan could no longer be implemented. What should we do next? Sun Ce asked Sun Ce to instruct and arrange the relevant matters of how to hand over Huang Wan. Before contacting Sun Ce, it is not advisable to move lightly. After leaving Yuchi Mountain and losing the favorable terrain, they will face enemies that are several times more than themselves. They cannot be negligent and must be fully prepared before taking action.

In order to ensure that the news can be delivered safely, Huang Zhong sent Li Yan to go there and arranged 100 personal guards to escort him. He had 200 personal guards, which was the most elite mobile power in his hands and one of the characteristics that distinguished him from other generals. Sun Ce lacked horses, and most generals had up to fifty cavalry and one hundred cavalry. Zhou Yu, who guarded Jingzhou, had only 300 personal guards, and Huang Zhong had 200.

Li Yan took the order and rode out of the mountain with his personal guards. He circled a circle from afar, headed east along the south side of the Rushui River, and rushed to Xibugen City to find a suitable Jinkou River. He was a military plan under Huang Zhong's command. He had long remembered the Yingchuan map in Huang Zhong's hand. He knew where Jinkou would be, where Sun Ce might choose, and where he would easily meet the other party's racquet scout.

Soon, Li Yan met a scout sent by Sun Ce. He learned that Sun Ce was in Fanqiu City, and he did not stop and met Sun Ce at midnight.

Sun Ce was very happy to see Li Yan. After a few years, Li Yan had grown from a minor official to a martial arts class graduate and successfully entered the army. I wonder if his life trajectory would be completely different. This person has obvious characteristics and his personality flaws. He is not a person who is content with himself. If he uses it well, he will do it, and if he doesn't use it well, it will be troublesome.

After reading Huang Zhong's report, Sun Ce found that there was a piece of paper inside, which was a letter of recommendation. Huang Zhong gave Li Yan a very good review, recommended Li Yan to work with Sun Ce and sent a hundred personal guards who came with Li Yan to Sun Ce. Sun Ce was surprised and asked Li Yan: "How long have you been with Huang Hansheng?"

Li Yan did not think. "Six months and seven days. If you include the previous internship period, there will be a total of nine months and seven days."

"Are you satisfied?"

"Satisfied." Li Yan smiled, his mentality was relatively relaxed, unlike the restraint he had when he first saw Sun Ce. "General Huang was brave and good at fighting and was good at following us. Sima was willing to follow him."

Sun Ce understood. He handed the recommendation to Li Yan. Li Yan was puzzled. He wrote the military newspaper, but he didn't know that there was such a recommendation in it. He read it quickly and his expression became solemn. He silently handed the recommendation back without saying a word.

"What are your thoughts?"

Li Yan sighed, "I dare not have any ideas, I will follow the general's orders."

"It's okay, let's talk." Sun Ce took a Hu seat, handed it to Li Yan, and signaled him to sit down and talk. Li Yan sat down, hugged his knees, thought for a while, raised his head, his face turned slightly red, but his eyes were very focused. "General, this is the court's plan to alienate him. General Huang is loyal to the general and has no different ambitions. People's words are fearful..."

Sun Ce smiled. "Yes, people's words are terrifying, and even the brave and fearless Huang Hansheng was afraid." He copied the military letter. "I cannot refuse the person recommended by Hansheng. From now on, you are a member of our military strategy."

Li Yan hesitated for a moment, but stood up and bowed to take the order.

"Sit." Sun Ce asked Li Yan to sit down and talk, don't be too nervous. But Li Yan could no longer be as calm as before. He was uneasy and obviously absent-minded. Sun Ce laughed secretly. This guy was still too interested in gains and losses and was not cunning enough. No wonder he played a good handful of cards so badly that he was sold by Zhuge Liang and even helped Zhuge Liang count the money.

"Tell me, Huang Wan was captured and Xiangcheng was occupied by Ju Hu again. How should I deploy it next?"

Li Yan reluctantly regained his mind and said his suggestions. On the way he came, he had already considered this issue. With Xun Yan on his side, it was impossible to attack Xiangcheng, and it was difficult to let Huang Zhong fight Xun Yan alone. Victory means winning, but the casualties are too great. In this case, it is better to use static to control it. Huang Wan was captured, the situation in Yingchuan was beneficial to Sun Ce, and Xun Yan and Que were facing difficulties. Wait for a while and see how they acted and planned. Maybe some flaws could be found.

After hearing this, Sun Ce said nothing. Li Yan's plan was fine. He was stable and seeking change and was in line with the rules, which meant that he had a certain view of the overall situation, but it was not outstanding. At least he could not compare with Zhuge Liang and Lu Zheng, even if he was slightly inferior to Zhang Cheng. Considering that Li Yan had a strong personality and would rather be a chicken head than a phoenix tail, he would not be able to get along with his colleagues, which would instead undermine his self-confidence. It would be better for him to follow Huang Zhong.

Sun Ce wrote a military order, asking Li Yan to send him to Yicheng overnight. Guo Jia and Lu Su were all stationed there. Li Yan was not in a high mood, but he still accepted the order. Sun Ce left behind Huang Zhong's 100 guards and asked Ma Chao to lead the white warrior to escort Li Yan to set off. After sending Li Yan away, Sun Ce couldn't sleep for a while, so he took out Huang Zhong's recommendation letter and studied it repeatedly.

He read Huang Zhong's fear, but he thought more about it was not Huang Zhong, but Zhou Yu. With Huang Zhong's military achievements and early success, he was indeed a bit arrogant to be appointed as the General of the Central Army and the title of Guanneihou, but compared with Zhou Yu's general Zhennan, Shu Hou was worthy of anything. Compared with his General Zhenbei and Qian Tanghou, Zhou Yu was appointed as General Zhennan and was named Shu Hou, and he had a vague idea of ​​overwhelming him. Those people in Chang'an had put their minds in mind. How could Zhou Yu such a smart person not have thought? He is probably more uneasy than Huang Zhong now, and is guessing what he would think in his heart.

Suspicion is always guessing first and then. Once there is a crack in mutual trust, other things will follow one after another and eventually ruin everything.

Those people in Chang'an court do serious business, but they play with these tricks are first-class.
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