The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 176
"Gao Lan? It is said that this person is also somewhat related to Yuan Shao. Originally, he was slightly inferior to Yan Liang, Wen Chou, and Zhang He in terms of strength alone, but now he is also as famous as the other three. This is why Yuan Shao even attaches great importance to it. And it is said that he is also extremely loyal to Yuan Shao, if not, Yuan Shao would not have put him in Changshan."

Having said that, Wei Tao also valued Gao Lan's ability. If the Yuan brothers hadn't forced Gao Lan to defend himself in the original way, I'm afraid he would really be helpless with Gao Lan.

"Yes, it's Gao Lan."

At this time, Zhou Yu didn't want to continue to play tricks, but said very seriously.

"Gao Lan's abilities are also clear to the lord, at least he is also a talent for guarding a county. It is impossible to persuade him in normal times. But now that Yuan Jun is newly defeated, and Gao Lan himself is still injured and trapped in this city. Isn't it a good opportunity?"

"Even if a loyal person encounters this, he will die. Even if we have intentions, Gao Lan may not have intentions."

Wei Tao naturally wanted to recruit Gao Lan, but he also understood that if the persecution was too much, people like Gao Lan would really fight him desperately.

"General, will someone come to help us in this matter?"

Xun You also smiled, but Wei Tao was taken aback for a moment. After all, Wei Tao couldn't compare with Zhou Yu and Xun You in such strategic matters.

"Who is Gongda talking about?"

"Yuan Xi, Yuan Shang."

Xun You smiled and explained directly to Wei Tao.

"Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang suffered a big defeat, and their faces were greatly damaged. With the habits of the Yuan family, it is naturally impossible to take the responsibility on themselves. If it is said that the judge was wrong, but the judge has always supported Yuan Shang. This move Wouldn't it be shooting yourself in the foot? As for other people, such as Lu Kuang and Lu Xiang, even if they say it's their reason, they have to be believed. In this way, Gao Lan is a very suitable target."

"My lord doesn't know. This Gao Lan and Yuan Shao are indeed related. In addition, Yuan Shao values ​​him. He has always been neutral in supporting Yuan Shao's two sons. He can't be regarded as Yuan Shang's own people."

Zhou Yu also took over the conversation and explained to Wei Tao.

"More importantly, their victory this time lies in their encirclement and joint attack from both sides. But in the end, except for a battle before Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang's arrival, Gao Lan has been unable to shrink back. Wouldn't this make them Got an excuse?"

The reason why Gao Lan didn't go to war anymore, everyone in the account understood.

First, Gao Lan was seriously injured, and second, Wei Tao and Yuan Jun fought only twice, and the fighting time was not very long. After Wei Tao reserved troops to keep an eye on Changshan County, Gao Lan It is impossible to think of any changes.

"It seems that Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang are really 'good people'!"

Thinking of the food and grass that was transported to the camp not long ago enough to support [-] troops for a month, and thinking about what Zhou Yu said just now, Wei Tao couldn't help but sigh a little.

The two brothers Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang, the 'good guys', managed to gather the defeated army one by one without the Bingzhou Army pursuing them, even less than 2 people.

After a battle, even half of the soldiers disappeared. Even if the two asked themselves about the prosperity of Jizhou, it was a bit embarrassing at this time.

But once this kind of thing gets out, not only the trial match, but even Guo Tu will probably be reprimanded by Yuan Shao, and someone must take responsibility.

Therefore, Gao Lan became the target.

Of course, according to Shen Pei and Guo Tu's thoughts, after all, Gao Lan is Yuan Shao's confidant and is related to Yuan Shao. If he excused himself, he would be able to get a title of atonement.

When the time comes, naturally there will be nothing left, that's what the judge and Guo Tu think.

When Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang were mentioned by the two, they also discovered that, except for Gao Lan, it was impossible for anyone else to take on this responsibility, and when they were interviewed and assigned by Guo Tu, they naturally felt a little sorry There is nothing but Gao Lan.

The big deal is to make a compensation with Gao Lan in the future.

This is what Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang think.

Of course, this was what Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang thought, but when the news reached Changshan County, Gao Lan didn't think so.

What does it mean?
This is to blame yourself!
Gao Lan, who had not recovered from his serious injury, only felt dizzy and weak when he received the news.

Originally, when Gao Lan learned that Yuan Jun's reinforcements had been retreated by Wei Tao, although he was disheartened, what he thought was that he would live and die with Changshan City, which could cost Wei Tao a day.

But now that he got such news, Gao Lan's heart was really chilled.

"Report! My lord, there is a person with the surname Wei outside asking to see him."

Just when Gao Lan was also wryly smiling, the guard outside the door came in to report.

"Originally we said that the general still needs to rest, but he said that he is from the Hedong Wei family and is related to the general, so we came in to report. Does the general want to see him?"

"Hedong Wei's family? How could they..."

Gao Lan was taken aback for a moment, and then he understood in his heart. After being silent for a while, he finally spoke.

"Let them in."

Two people came in soon, one young man Gao Lan knew him, but the other Gao Lan had never met.

"Zhuge Jin met General Gao under the pastoral tent in Lower Jizhou."

But what Gao Lan didn't expect was that before he could speak, the man he had never seen before took a step forward and spoke.

"Zhuge Jin?"

Gao Lan didn't expect Wei Tao to be so bold that he dared to send someone to see him directly?

"Aren't you afraid that I will order someone to drag you down and behead you?"

"When the two countries are at war, don't behead envoys. What's more, why didn't General Gao ask Jin why he came here?"

Zhuge Jin said with a smile as he cupped his hands in an unhurried manner.

At this moment, the members of the Wei family simply withdrew.

In fact, Wei Tao didn't expect that the Hedong Wei family was related to Gao Lan, and Wei Zhongdao, the eldest son of Wei, married Miss Gao.

It's just that now that Wei Zhongdao is dead, the relationship with Gao's family has been severed, but this time it is the people from Hedong Wei's family who take the initiative to say that they can lead people to see Gao Lan.

At that time, Zhuge Jin volunteered to come.

"Why did you come here? You came here to persuade a certain family to surrender. Zhuge Jin, you deceive me so much, why do you want to test whether a certain family's sword is sharp or not?"

In fact, when Gao Lan heard that it was the arrival of the Hedong Wei family, he already had a guess in his mind, but he didn't expect that it was Wei Tao's adviser who actually came to persuade him to surrender.

"Hehe...I came here to save the general's life."

Zhuge Jin was of course trying to persuade Gao Lan to surrender, but Zhuge Jin couldn't be scared by Gao Lan's bluff, and laughed after hearing Gao Lan's words.

"The general must be self-aware of his current situation. The responsibility for the defeat of Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang is all due to the general's failure to close the siege in time, or to be precise, because the general did not obey the military order and did not follow the plan to besiege on both sides. In the end, Yuan Jun was defeated. Our army was defeated. So, does the general deny it?"

"Bullshit!"

The anger that was barely suppressed was suddenly provoked by Zhuge Jin. Even Gao Lan was considered calm, but at this time he couldn't help but cursed.

"When did they write to me?"

"Hehe...the so-called inseparable relatives, who does the general think Yuan Benchu ​​will trust?"

Zhuge Jin said with a smile again, immediately leaving Gao Lan speechless. There is no need for anyone to answer this question, Gao Lan has the answer himself.

Even though he was related to Yuan Shao, Gao Lan didn't think that Yuan Shao would help him instead of helping his son, so he could only keep silent.

It was precisely because Gao Lan was able to see this that he was furious before.

"General Gao said before that I came to persuade the general to surrender. Actually, it is not wrong. My lord admires the general very much. He once said: If you follow Gao Yuanbo's law, the Bingzhou army can only stay away!"

At this moment, Zhuge Jin smiled again, and instead admitted his intention for coming, and immediately attracted Gao Lan, who was quite depressed and had no thoughts or words.

"I don't know what Yuan Benchu's aspirations are? However, my lord has lofty aspirations. It is for the sake of my great Han family's foundation, and I am willing to use one person's strength to quell the adversity. However, just like the Xiongnu, even with one person's strength, it is difficult to stop. It is necessary to gather the heroes from all over the world. Now that a big event is imminent, and we need the help of a general like this, even if the general does not think about himself, why is he not willing to think about the big man?"

Hearing Zhuge Jin's words, Gao Lan fell silent for a moment, these words almost reached his heart.

Like Gao Lan, why didn't he want to make some achievements and leave his name in history? In just a few words, Gao Lan found that he was already moved by Zhuge Jin.

If Gao Lan is a free man in the wild at this time, maybe he is really tempted to follow Wei Tao.

But now Gao Lan is Yuan Shao's subordinate.

"Ugh……"

After a long silence, Gao Lan finally let out a long sigh.

"Although Qing has betrayed me, I can't betray Qing. What's more, what Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang did at the time had little to do with the lord. No matter why sir came here recently, I will treat it as if I have never seen him. Sir, yes Go back and tell General Wei, but if Gao Lan is with me, he will guard the city for a day. If General Wei insists on breaking the city, I, Gao Lan, will not be merciful, and please General Wei not to be merciful."

Even though Zhuge Jin had an extraordinary heart, he couldn't help admiring Gao Lan's words: what a Gao Yuanbo, he really is extraordinary!
"General Gao's righteousness, Ziyu admires it. But since Ziyu has come, I hope the general can listen to my lord's invitation?"

But although he admired Gao Lan's loyalty in his heart, since Zhuge Jin had received the order to persuade Gao Lan to surrender, how could he leave so easily, and said with a smile at the moment.

Even though Gao Lan had already made up his mind, he couldn't help it at this moment. He wanted to hear how Wei Tao planned to treat him. If it was based on a high official and generous salary, then Gao Lan really didn't have much interest.

After a slight silence, Gao Lan nodded lightly, acquiescing.

Seeing this, Zhuge Jin immediately smiled confidently.

This Gao Lan finally started to take the bait!

(End of this chapter)