Although Yuan Tan and Yuan Shang are not as good as their father Yuan Shao, fortunately they still have some advantages that Yuan Shao does not have, that is, they can accept advice more humbly.
Of course, this is not necessarily what they want. After all, they are also planning less and making more decisions. Yuan Shao is headstrong, so he often makes wrong judgments because of what he thinks he is. But there are also times when he is right, and he does not rely on guesswork, but his own analysis and insights.
However, Yuan and Tan are real "shao mou". Many times they have to listen to other people's opinions, otherwise they can't even make decisions.
It was the same this time. Lu Bu brought 120,000 troops, known as the 200,000-strong army, and came across the border with such great momentum that it was difficult not to know, and the target was well known to everyone. A moment after knowing the news, they separated
The two brothers on the east and west sides of the same place actually made the exact same decision and summoned all their men, civil and military, to discuss the matter.
Of course, their respective subordinates must be different. In addition to Qu Yi, Feng Ji, Qianzhao, who had escaped from Yuan Shao before, and Xu You, Chen Lin and others who escaped with Yuan Shao in Yecheng but were eventually captured, the rest
Basically, they are all based on those who had already chosen sides between the two young masters when they were still under Yuan Shao's command, and now they naturally follow the young masters they have chosen long ago.
For example, Chun Yuqiong belonged to the side of the eldest son Yuan Tan, while Guo Tu followed Yuan Shang. At this time, there was no surprise and they all followed out separately.
However, after the same deliberations and the same chaotic discussions on both sides, the results were surprisingly similar. Facing the menacing Lu Bu, they could not think of any possibility of resisting the obstruction. There were only two ways to go. Either
Surrender, or abandon the land and flee north.
At this time, the territory of Youzhou was in chaos. Lu Bu seemed to have no intention of controlling it. He allowed the people to be displaced and the bandits to cause chaos. The officers and soldiers from all over the country were about the same or even worse than those bandits. In the eyes of many local people, the people of the government here were just wearing clothes.
They are just bandits under the uniform official coat.
Going north from Changshan Kingdom happens to be within the territory of Youzhou, so if the two of them don't want to surrender, escaping here is of course the best or even the only option. And it does seem to be a good choice. At least they can use the local
When the identity of the savior of the people comes, he will be able to directly win the hearts and minds of the people in one step and settle down directly here.
But couldn't Lu Bu see this, couldn't Jia Xu and the others see this? Why didn't they stop it if they saw it? Of course there is a reason for this. Er Yuan may not have the vision to see it. But under their hands
But it's not like there aren't people who are knowledgeable and resourceful, such as Xun Chen who followed Yuan Tan.
Xun Chen's nickname is Youruo, which can be seen from his surname and first name. This person has a close relationship with Xun Yu and Xun Wenruo. In fact, the two are brothers, and compared to Xun Yu, he has not "come down" for a long time.
Xun Chen had already chosen Yuan Shao, and because of the background of the Xun family in Yingchuan, Yuan Shao was quite optimistic about it.
Unfortunately, due to the changes in the current situation, the history that Lu Bu knew was greatly changed. The initial relationship between Yuan Shao and Han Fu made it impossible for anyone in the past to persuade Han Fu to give up his throne to Yuan Shao for Jizhou.
Mu, naturally Xun Chen lost his best performance opportunity, and then for some unknown reason, he never had a stage where he could show off his talents. He actually lived in obscurity under Yuan Shao for several years.
Many people say that true gold is not afraid of fire. As long as you are talented, you will be able to stand out sooner or later. But in fact, there are countless people with abilities and ideas in this world, but in the end, only a handful of people can really stand out.
More than
What is important is an opportunity, and Xun Chen obviously lacks such an opportunity. You must know that Yuan Shao has no shortage of counselors. Tian Feng is not much worse than Chen Gong and others under Lu Bu. This Xun Chen does not.
can obtain belonging to
My own opportunities are not like Xu You, Chen Lin and Tian Feng who have been valued by Yuan Shao for a long time. In addition, Yuan Shao is not a patient lord. Naturally, after never having good opportunities and not much outstanding performance,
Yuan Shao was interested in him from the beginning, but later became indifferent and finally forgot that such a person existed under him. It was not until Yuan Shao died recently that Yuan Tan desperately asked for a mastermind, and Xun Chen gradually appeared on the stage.
Emerge.
Of course, there are some connections between this, because Yuan Tan followed Yuan Shao on his expedition a long time ago, and has a better relationship with the military generals. There are also old people like Xu You and Chen Lin who followed Yuan Shao early in the morning, but then
Many literati advisers, such as Guo Tu, tend to favor Yuan Shang. Therefore, most of the people Yuan Tan can rely on are military generals. In fact, the only people who can ask him for advice are
There is Xu You. After all, Chen Lin's literary talent, romantic skills and strategy are her shortcomings. Now that these two are gone, Chun Yuqiong and other generals can lead troops and execute military orders. It is obviously impossible for them to plan a response strategy. At this time, they just follow Yuan
Xun Chen, who left with Tan, was waiting for his opportunity, and it was an excellent opportunity. If he couldn't grasp it at this time, then he really didn't have the ability.
Now Xun Chen's words are gaining more and more weight on Yuan Tan's side. This is all due to the fact that Xun Chen had several wars of words with Yuan Shang after entering the Zhao Kingdom and dividing the two counties into east and west.
They all played a major role, and Xun Chen also helped Yuan Tan see through several of Yuan Shang's little schemes, and was gradually attracted by Yuan Tan.
As a confidant, he was naturally summoned this time. After the chaotic discussion of the two so-called results, Yuan Tan was the first to ask Xun Chen, who had always remained silent: "What about Lu Fengxian's army this time?"
It’s coming so hard, I think it’s hard to stop it. Both of these retreats have their merits, so I wonder what you have to say, sir?”
From his words and demeanor, Yuan Tan really respected Xun Chen, which was much better than his father. However, this may also be one of the reasons why Yuan Shao always thought that he was not like him and favored Yuan Shang more.
But obviously Yuan Tan's move may not be right. Xun Chen frowned slightly at this time and seemed a little dissatisfied. It can be seen that the civil servants and generals who were also summoned did not look so happy. Who called this
Xun Chen's rise was so fast that they
Feeling deeply threatened, you should deal with it in a low-key manner at this time. This is also the reason why Xun Chen is always reluctant to take the initiative to speak in meetings. He just hopes that everyone will try to ignore him, so as to reduce the degree of jealousy by everyone as much as possible, but it happens every time
Destroyed by Yuan Tan.
However, he was just a little helpless. At this time, Yuan Tan was indeed ill and rushed to seek medical treatment, so his expression and tone were a bit impatient. This made Xun Chen understand a little bit. He paused and seemed to be planning something.
Yuan Tan also thought of this and waited silently beside him. Naturally, everyone else at the meeting also had to wait.
In fact, Xun Chen deliberately used this method to cool down everyone's hatred of him. If Yuan Tan asked him and he immediately had an answer and answered it, and he still had a different idea from everyone just now, wouldn't it be an open blow to everyone?
face, even with others
Are you an enemy? Xun Chen was born in a noble family and was well versed in the survival of a noble family. The same was true for himself. If it weren't for the thought in his heart that this was the best opportunity, he wouldn't be willing to stand up this time.
Help Yuan Tan.
After a while, when several generals were about to lose their patience, Xun Chen said again: "Actually, it's not wrong according to what everyone just said, but maybe you have overlooked something?"
Someone subconsciously asked: "What?"
Xun Chen smiled and said: "Let's talk about the way to retreat to Youzhou first. Everyone knows about the chaos in Youzhou. Going here can indeed directly win over the people's hearts, but have you ever thought about how the military's morale is?"
After asking this question, several generals with quick minds have already turned around. It is very simple: whether the soldiers can accept leaving their hometown, not to mention that they are still being forced to retreat again and again. Youzhou is not
It is absolutely safe. If the morale of the military falls into a low ebb by then, so what if we gain the hearts of the local people? Can we still expect them to help us resist the attack of Lu Bu's army?
Thinking of this, the expressions of several people who had been clamoring for this retreat also changed a bit, but Xun Chen seemed not to notice the change in their expressions and continued: "As for surrender, let alone the eldest son, it's me.
Xun Chen won't be willing either." This is true. If possible, he really doesn't want to surrender and would rather fight to the end. Of course, the premise is that he can realize the last idea in his heart, then he will die without regrets.
.
Yuan Tan's eyebrows twitched. Of course he couldn't surrender. He was still reluctant to part with this hard-won position as lord. Although in name, he still let everyone call him "eldest son". He only said that it was because his father's bones were still cold.
, this is considered as fulfilling one's filial piety.
As for the few people who mentioned surrender, they were naturally silent at this time. It can be seen from Yuan Tan's expression that they would not be bored.
Xun Chen was still the only one speaking: "The next thing that everyone has ignored is what Chen said. Lu Feng wants to attack us first, so why do we either surrender or flee and cannot resist? Of course, the generals will say that we don't have enough troops.
, morale
Low, and that is the God of War in Hulao, and the best general in the world is still the Taiwei of the dynasty. It is impossible to resist it. Chen agrees with this, but if we can't resist it, we can still take the initiative to attack. Of course, we are not going to confront them head-on.
But attack them and save them."
Now Yuan Tan and others were completely confused and confused. Although it was not the first time they heard Xun Chen's plan, this time it was really an antelope hanging its horns. They had no trace to follow, and in the end they could only
Wait for him to reveal the answer himself: "For example...Luoyang!" (To be continued...)