Chapter 178 Yuan Shao is stimulated! The comprehensive discussion of Dong is officially launched!
Sour dates.
Allied camp.
Central army, big tent.
The leader of the alliance, Yuan Shaogao, sat at the top, and the princes below him sat on both sides.
In fact, Yuan Shao was not in Yanjin where the alliance was to be held. It was only after Dong Zhuo moved west to Chang'an and burned Luoyang that he led his troops to join the alliance.
At this moment, Yuan Shao was not so interested in challenging Dong. He had another thing on his mind:
Establish a new emperor and fight against each other!
This is another way for Yuan's power to reach its peak.
In a sense, it is a shortcut to achieve Yuan's ambition.
This shortcut is much simpler than asking for help.
But......
Looking at the clan members of the Han Dynasty, only King Hongnong of the southern line, Prince Ben, and the deposed emperor, are the most qualified.
And King Hongnong was sitting in Nanyang County, with more than 20,000 soldiers in his hands, and his strength was extremely powerful, no less than himself.
Now, he has the support of Chen Wang Liu Chong and Yingchuan Li Min. Although Yuzhou County sent people to participate, it does not mean that they will not support it. In such a situation, how can King Hongnong become someone else's puppet?
certainly!
The most important point is.
King Hongnong's narrow escape from Dong Zhuo's clutches proved that he was by no means a resigned person.
If you want to control this person and turn him into your own puppet, you can imagine how difficult it is.
It is precisely because of this that Yuan Shao stayed here in Yanjin.
He was troubled inside.
Because the battle against Dong was far different from what was originally expected.
If we follow this script, I'm afraid that the Yuan family's final outcome will be nothing more than trying to draw water from a bamboo basket.
He might even be reduced to making wedding clothes for King Hongnong.
This is difficult for Yuan Shao to accept.
Now, even his own follower Cao Cao is clamoring to attack Dong Zhuo.
Just him?
You only have a few thousand soldiers, but you still want to challenge Dong?
Nonsense!
Yuan Shao didn't take Cao Cao seriously at all.
If Dong Zhuo is so easy to deal with, can he steal Luoyang?
At this moment, Yuan Shao took a sip of wine, not hiding the sadness on his face.
Zhang Miao below thought that Yuan Shao was angry with Cao Cao, so he quickly comforted him and said: "Don't be upset, leader. Meng De is eager to challenge Dong, so just let him go. He will naturally come back after he hits a wall."
"That's right."
Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, nodded in agreement and said, "We should send Meng De to test Dong Zhuo's ability. I heard that the man stationed at Sishui Pass is Dong Zhuo's general Hu Zhen. This man is brave and good at fighting, and is extremely difficult to fight."
Deal with it."
Phew~~~
Next to him, Zhang Chao let out a long sigh, frowned and said: "If it was so easy to attack Dong, why would we be lingering here? Meng De insisted on going west to attack Dong, just let him go. When he returns from defeat, he will definitely know that the leader of the alliance is here for him.
good."
"Although Meng De is passionate."
"but......"
Qiao Mao, the prefect of Dongjun on the opposite side, took over the conversation: "He is well versed in the art of war and has good plans. This is definitely not comparable to Hu Zhen. Although his troops are smaller, he is not without the strength to fight."
"Brother Meng Zhuo~~"
Qiao Mao raised his eyes and looked at Zhang Miao: "You should agree with this, right? Otherwise, how could you send General Wei Zi and three thousand troops to support Meng De in his fight against Dong?"
Before Zhang Miao could open his mouth to defend himself, Yuan Yi, the governor of Shanyang County, said first: "Brother Meng Zhuo is a smart man. He is in Suanzao camp, but he sent troops to support Meng De in his journey to the west to attack Dong. If Meng De returns in triumph, there will be
Take some credit for yourself.”
"It's not like I'm waiting."
Yuan Yi looked around at the princes with a mocking look on his face: "He will only firmly support the leader of the alliance. How can Meng Zhuo be so shrewd and know how to make preparations? No matter what, he can remain invincible."
Cao Cao's journey to the west to attack Dong was definitely not based on his own 5,000 troops.
The quality of his team is relatively complicated.
In addition to himself, there are also 3,000 soldiers and horses led by Wei Zi. The power behind them is naturally the county governor Zhang Miao, as well as the 20,000 soldiers and horses led by Bao Xin, the Prime Minister of Jibei, and the 20,000 soldiers and horses led by his brother Bao Tao. The total force is close to 30,000.
If you don't have this capital.
How could Cao Cao dare to criticize Dong lightly?
Zhang Miao looked a little embarrassed after Yuan Yi exposed his thoughts.
But he had already prepared an excuse and responded casually: "We are here to attack Dong Dayi. Although we all have different opinions on strategies, since Meng De wants to attack Dong, there is nothing wrong with expressing his feelings below.
?”
"sure."
Yuan Yi took over the conversation without hesitation, shrugged and said, "Did I ever say that Brother Meng Zhuo's move was wrong? I just think that Brother Meng Zhuo is smart by nature."
"I......"
Snap!
Zhang Miao was about to speak when he heard a loud "pop" sound.
He raised his eyes and looked up.
The bartender slapped the table and drinks flew everywhere.
The superior, Yuan Shao, raised his eyebrows, widened his eyes, and shouted sternly: "Bo Ye, shut up! Brother Meng Zhuo is right, we are gathered here to fight against Dong Dayi, and it is reasonable for him to support Meng De in going west to fight against Dong."
middle."
Yuan Yi and Zhang Miao just shut up and said nothing.
but......
Zhang Miao is also a good person, so he will not easily believe that Yuan Shao is so righteous.
If he really wanted Yuan Yi to shut up, he could have responded so hard when Yuan Yi opened his mouth.
But what about actually?
However, Yuan Shao did this just after Yuan Yi finished scolding him and he was about to refute. It was obvious that he wanted to use Yuan Yi's hand to beat himself up. He should pay attention to his position and don't always think of stepping on both sides.
They are all thousand-year-old foxes, no one knows who is who!
Zhang Miao endured it.
Anyway, the thing has been done, you can think whatever you want to think.
At the beginning, he summoned the princes of the world to attack Dong Dayi, but so far nothing has been done. Cao Cao just wanted to stick to his original intention and attack Dong Zhuo, and it actually involved the issue of the team.
How funny!
You guys are shameless, I, Zhang Miao, want more.
"Report~~~"
At this moment, a long announcement sounded outside the tent.
Yuan Shao raised his eyes and looked.
However, a soldier hurriedly broke into the tent, with unmistakable joy on his face. He leaned forward and said, "Alliance leader, General Cao sent back information that they encountered the Xiliang Cavalry army in the direction of Bianshui and killed the vanguard general Hua Xiong.
"
"What?"
The superior, Yuan Shaoteng, stood up with a look of disbelief on his face: "Cao Cao encountered the Xiliang Xiaoqi army in Bianshui? And he also beheaded its vanguard general Hua Xiong?"
"That's right!"
The soldier nodded affirmatively and presented the battle report with both hands: "The news will be sent back first. Hua Xiong's body will arrive in the evening. This is the battle report submitted by Cao Cao. I also ask the leader to take a look."
Boom~~~
Like a thunderbolt in the clear sky.
The whole tent of princes was thundered to the point where they were scorched on the outside and tender on the inside.
They couldn't believe that Cao Cao actually defeated Xiliang Xiaoqi?
You know, a second ago they were mocking and scorning Cao Cao's journey to the west to attack Dong.
But at this moment, he was slapped in the face by reality.
As a powerful general under Dong Zhuo, Hu Zhen actually fought in the wilderness and was defeated by Cao Cao's rabble?
Is Cao Cao too powerful?
The answer is obviously no.
In this case, it can only prove that Hu Zhen is a mud tiger, good at looking but useless.
As one of the six great generals under Dong Zhuo, Hu Zhen, if he is a clay tiger, what about others?
In addition, Cao Cao defeated Hu Zhen at Bianshui, and his army was bound to advance forward to Sishui Pass.
Hu Zhen has been defeated once, can he withstand the second time?
If Hu Zhen is defeated again, Sishui Pass will be broken.
Isn’t the west gate of Luoyang an open door?
Such a great achievement will surely be a great achievement for both Liu Xie and Liu Bian in the future.
Cao Cao ranks first, but does not have the merits of Yuan Shao, Yuan Yi, Qiao Mao, and Liu Dai.
this......
How can one accept this.
Although Liu Bian's support was unacceptable to Yuan Shao, it did not prevent him from taking the credit.
After all, the Yuan family can only be Dong Zhuo's second for the time being, and it is not their turn to blatantly covet the throne.
And merit is the only way to guarantee power, how could Yuan Shao not be tempted!
"Haha~~"
Qiao Mao, the prefect of Dongjun, looked up to the sky and laughed loudly, saying sonorously: "I know that Meng De is well versed in the art of war and has a good plan. Although he is currently weak, it is still unclear who will win or lose in a real confrontation with Hu Zhen."
"What a pity!"
Qiao Mao, the governor of Dongjun, felt a little regretful: "When Mengde came to see me, I really couldn't spare the time, otherwise I would really be willing to accompany him."
"It is Jibei Prime Minister Bao Xin who is more courageous..."
Qiao Mao pinched a strand of goatee under his chin and praised sincerely: "You actually dared to risk all your wealth and life to accompany Meng De. If you can kill Dong Zhuo and welcome back His Majesty, with such great achievements, you will definitely be among the nine ministers."
"
They were originally two thousand stone officials. Although there was a real two thousand stone, which was different from the two thousand stone, if they wanted to go one step further, they must be Jiuqing, San Gong and get the two thousand stone and ten thousand stone official positions.
even......
If there are not enough official positions, the marquis comes to fill them.
If you cannot be promoted in the official position, you will definitely be able to be granted the title of marquis, enjoy the food, and honor your ancestors.
At that moment, Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, could not sit still.
If he can get some credit, it is possible for him to be transferred from governor to state pastor, or even transferred back to the central government.
Moreover, Cao Cao had already defeated Hu Zhen once, so attacking Sishui Pass would be a waste of military exploits.
"Leader~~"
Liu Daiteng got up, walked around the long desk, moved into the tent, cupped his hands and said urgently: "Cao Cao defeated Hu Zhen in Bianshui. This is the best opportunity for our army to challenge Dong."
"I would like to suggest that our allies along the Yanjin route should set off quickly and go straight to Sishui Pass, trying to break through the east gate of Luoyang as soon as possible and fight to the death with the Dong thief!"
Then, Qiao Mao, the prefect of Dongjun, took a step forward: "Alliance leader, if you take one slow step, you will be slow every step. We have already lost the opportunity to defeat Dong Zhi. How can we fall behind others again?"
Zhang Miao stood up immediately: "We originally gathered to challenge Dong Dayi. Previously we were afraid of Dong Zhuo's strength, so we did not dare to move forward. However, this time Meng De defeated Hu Zhen and has proven the strength of his opponent. We should lead him
Let the soldiers go and fight the thief!"
Zhang Chao raised his hand and said, "I second the proposal!"
Yuan Yi was moved: "I second the proposal!"
"this......"
Yuan Shao frowned and fell into deep thought.
He was quite embarrassed.
After all, Liu Xie was moved to Chang'an at this moment. If he really killed Dong Zhuo, it would most likely be to make a wedding dress for Liu Bian.
But the princes in front of me obviously couldn't control their restless hearts. I couldn't tell them my true thoughts, right?
If this is the case, the Yuan family's century-old reputation for loyalty will have to be destroyed in his hands.
Yuan Shao secretly cursed, "Damn it, Cao Cao defeated Hu Zhen, but he was really caught off guard!"
what to do?
"Report~~~"
At this moment, another announcement sounded outside the tent.
Yuan Shao raised his eyes and looked.
Suddenly, a soldier hurriedly broke into the tent, leaned forward and said, "Alliance leader, the scouts from the southern direction have just sent back information. King Hongnong sent General Sun Jian to raid Shenyuan Pass with two thousand troops and kill Zhang Yi.
A great victory.”
"also......"
The soldier took a deep breath and said excitedly: "King Hongnong fought fiercely at Guangcheng Pass for several days. He defeated Xu Rong and captured his general Feng Yan alive. His troops pointed directly at Dagu Pass."
Hiss~~~
Yuan Shao couldn't help but gasp, his scalp suddenly numbed, and his spine felt chilly.
He couldn't believe that King Hongnong made the last alliance and summoned the princes in Yuzhou to fight against Dong.
Never thought...
How long has it been?
Are you actually about to break through the southern defense line of Luoyang?
Although Sheyuan Pass is not conducive to large armies traveling together, and its strategic significance is not as important as that of Yique and Dagu, its existence can cooperate with Guangcheng Pass to launch a pincer attack on Dagu Pass.
Damn it!
Yuan Shao's heart suddenly galloped with thousands of horses galloping.
This time, he really couldn't sit still.
After all, even if Cao Cao can make troubles, at least he is the leader of the alliance, and most of the credit will still be his.
But to King Hongnong, no matter how bullshit he is, he is of no use to him.
I thought that with the presence of his brother Yuan Shu, who was a troublemaker, King Hongnong would not be able to have an easy time, and it would even be possible to regain the command.
But who would have thought...
The expected script did not appear, but instead, there was such a result, which was simply unbelievable.
At this moment, Yuan Shao clearly realized that if he didn't take action, he might not have any chance.
Therefore, he no longer hesitated and gave the order:
"All the princes listen to the order."
"exist."
"You all will return to camp to prepare. Early tomorrow morning, we will go straight to Sishui Pass to assist Cao Cao in breaking the city."
"promise."
Yuan Yi, the governor of Shanyang County, was keenly aware of the connotations in Yuan Shao's words.
He frowned and said tentatively: "Leader, you want us to help Cao Cao break the city, but you want us to obey his command?"
Although Cao Cao was extremely resourceful and talented in military affairs.
But alas...
At present, he is only a general of Xingfenwu, not even a county guard with two thousand dan.
As for the princes in the Yanjin direction, if you pick any one at random, they are all powerful officials with two thousand dan, and their strength can crush Cao Cao.
Let them obey Cao Cao's orders?
hehe!
Yuan Shao glanced at everyone: "What, you are not convinced?"
Yuan Yi bowed his head and said: "I believe that the Allied forces along the Yanjin route should be personally decided by the leader of the alliance."
Yuan Shao refused without hesitation: "I want to return to Hanoi, lead the Hebei front army to attack Heyangjin, and threaten Mengjinguan. As long as the three armies work together, why worry about not being able to defeat Dong Zhuo?"
"this......"
Yuan Yi frowned and pondered for a moment: "The alliance leader returned to Hanoi to challenge Dong Dayi, but the soldiers and horses along Yanjin were handed over to..."
"Boye~~"
Yuan Shao's voice suddenly changed and he said coldly: "I am the leader of the alliance!"
Yuan Yi had no choice but to hand over his hand: "No."
In fact, it's not that Yuan Shao doesn't understand the complicated relationship, but that he has a bigger obstacle in his heart.
If Cao Cao is not given the command, judging by his official position, he will definitely be given the command by Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou.
After all, he is the only one with an official position at the state level, while the others are at the county level.
And Liu Dai is a member of the Han clan with eight hundred respectable generations.
If he fell at the feet of King Hongnong, all the soldiers and horses from Yanjin would really make a wedding dress for King Hongnong.
Therefore, he could only follow the trend and simply let Cao Cao be the commander-in-chief.
In this way, at least the credit belongs to his Yuan family.
Yuan Shao turned to look at the princes: "Do you have any questions?"
Everyone was silent for a long time.
Yuan Shaosong said: "In that case, let's go back to camp and prepare."
All the princes raised their hands and said, "No."