Chapter 229: Going west to seek Dong! I am Yuan Shao, who can stop me?
Yuan Shao's camp.
Central army, big tent.
The defeat at the Heyangjin battlefield did not affect Yuan Shao's reputation at all. Instead, he won the support of a large group of princes, especially those in the Yanjin direction.
Ultimately, it’s because they have one thing in common:
They are all losers!
Although Sishui Pass was captured, it had nothing to do with Yuan Yi, Zhang Miao and others. They urgently needed a leader who could lead them to turn around.
Especially compared with the Allied forces on the southern front, as well as Cao Cao, Bao Xin, and Liu Dai who came from the direction of Yanjin, this resentment must be vented, otherwise it will be difficult to gain a foothold.
In a sense, they formed a brand new group, called the Losers Alliance for short.
Yuan Shao was well-known and well-deserved to become the leader of the alliance.
"Don't worry."
Yuan Shao covered his heart with his hand and scanned the crowd with bright eyes: "I, Yuan Shao, will never betray your trust. We will soon have our first victory."
Yuan Yi, the governor of Shanyang County, said with certainty: "Benchu, we all believe in you. The defeat of Heyangjin in the first battle has nothing to do with you. You must not take it to heart. Look forward and seize the next step."
Every fighter jet."
"That's right."
Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu County, said: "Although King Hongnong has won consecutive battles, Dong Zhuo has not been killed yet. As long as we can kill Dong Zhuo, the greatest military merit will still be ours."
"The most important thing is that Dong Zhuo has been defeated and the situation is over. We only need to go all out to defeat him and kill him. As long as we seize this military exploit, it doesn't matter what happens next."
By now, Yuan Shao has figured it out.
Since the situation in the war against Dong has been decided, he can only take advantage of the trend and firmly grasp the merits of killing Dong Zhuo.
No matter whether King Hongnong becomes emperor in the future or King Chenliu becomes emperor, when the war against Dong is over, rewards will always be based on merit. Killing Dong Zhuo is the greatest military achievement.
Although King Hongnong is not as easy to control as King Chenliu, he still has the Grand Duke Yuan Kui, the Imperial Servant Yuan Ji, and a large group of his disciples and former officials in the court. In the battle against Dong, he also had Yuan Shu and himself.
The family will still be the head of the officials, with power over the government and the opposition.
and!
There was no more Dong Zhuo, no more relatives, no more eunuchs.
The power of the Yuan family will surely become stronger. With Grand Tutor Yuan Wei here, King Hongnong has nothing to fear!
Yuan Shaoxiong said in a high-spirited voice: "I heard that only Lu Bu and Li Jue's troops were left in Luoyang City, and that they were defeated yesterday with heavy losses. We came at the right time. Tomorrow I will ask King Hongnong for orders to attack Luoyang.
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"This battle!"
Yuan Shao's eyes were bright and he swept across the princes. His fierce fighting spirit instantly ignited the princes: "This is our battle to turn around. You and I must go all out. Don't let anyone underestimate us."
All the princes raised their hands and said, "No."
"Report—!"
At this moment, a long announcement sounded outside the tent.
Yuan Shao frowned and looked.
But when the curtain was raised, a soldier broke in from the outside. He leaned forward and raised his hands and said: "Alliance leaders, Yuan Zhong, Prime Minister of Pei State, Chen Yi, Prime Minister of Lu State, and Yuan Shu, the general and governor of Yuzhou, have something to see me."
Later general and governor of Yuzhou?
Well......
Without the help of your family, how could you become the governor of Yuzhou?
Damn it!
No matter how you behave in front of labor and management, no one knows what kind of virtue you are!
Yuan Shao was angry, and thousands of horses were galloping in his heart.
Of course, Yuan Shao was angry in his heart, but more importantly, he was thinking about the fact that he and his direct brother had always been incompatible. What was his intention in coming to visit him this time?
Is it possible...
Are you here to show off your military exploits?
After all, King Hongnong was unstoppable all the way, and Yuan Shu must have made great contributions under his command.
Yuan Shao really didn't want to see this annoying Yuan Shu.
However, in order to maintain his reputation, Yuan Shao finally waved his hand and said: "Let them come in."
The soldier cupped his hands and said, "No."
Immediately.
Bow and leave.
Not long after.
Yuan Shu came to the tent with a smile on his face and said, "I haven't seen you for several months. Brother, you are fine!"
Um?
Brother?
When Yuan Shao heard this, the hairs all over his body suddenly stood up, and his subconscious nerves tensed up, as if there was a sinister wind blowing directly at the door, and a cold breath suddenly spread into Tianling Gai.
Although they had not seen each other for several months, Yuan Shao searched his memory and found that Yuan Shu had not called him brother for seven or eight years.
The sound of "brother" was like a sharp sword hanging high above his head. He didn't know when it would fall. Yuan Shao instantly became alert, fearing that with one careless move, he would fall into the trap set by him.
Yuan Shao forced a smile on his face and waved his hand to signal him to take a seat: "Gaolu, you are here, sit down quickly."
Yuan Shu nodded: "When Shu heard that my brother had brought troops here, he immediately put down what he was doing and came to meet him. Now that we brothers are gathered together, it will be no problem to kill the Dong thief."
hehe!
Cooperate with you?
Yuan Shao looked Yuan Shu up and down, always feeling that he came here with bad intentions.
He took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and raised his hands to the sky: "Although Shao is the leader of the alliance, the war in Luoyang is now decided by King Hongnong. We should obey King Hongnong's orders."
The implication is, you kid, don't try to take advantage of me, I won't fall for your trick.
Yuan Shu naturally knew what Yuan Shao meant, but he was not angry.
After all, everyone knows the significance of this battle, and they also understand that the current situation is completely beyond their control.
Moreover, as the leader of the alliance, Yuan Shao had no military exploits at all.
In a sense, Yuan Shao needed military success more urgently than himself.
"Brother, do you really want to obey King Hongnong's orders?"
Now that Yuan Shao has brought it up here, Yuan Shu is too lazy to talk nonsense and goes straight to the topic.
"What do you mean?"
Yuan Shao naturally sensed Yuan Shu's intention, frowned, and said softly: "We naturally need to obey King Hongnong's orders. Is there anything wrong with this?"
"right!"
Yuan Shu nodded affirmatively: "No problem."
Yuan Shao became even more confused and smiled: "I wonder... what does the highway mean?"
Yuan Shu glanced back at Yuan Zhong and winked.
Yuan Zhong immediately took a step forward and bowed his head: "Generals, you are new here and may not understand the situation in Luoyang. Now the east, west and south gates of Luoyang are all garrisoned by King Hongnong. We and others All the princes are at the north gate to help defend."
"It should be clear from the beginning."
Yuan Zhong's eyes fell on Yuan Shao and he said seductively: "To the north of Luoyang is Mang Mountain, but Lu Bu and Li Jue's troops are all cavalry. The mountain is a death place for cavalry."
"Li Jue, as long as Lu Bu is not stupid, it is absolutely impossible to break out from the mountain road. I will wait in Luoyang to assist in the defense for a few days. Li Jue, Lu Bu really didn't send anyone to the north gate, so how can he gain any military exploits?"
"Origin."
Yuan Zhong said with great interest: "Although you are the leader of the alliance, you still have to obey King Hongnong's order. I'm afraid he won't let you attack Li Jue and Lu Bu. He will only let you help defend with us in Mang Mountain."
"ah?"
Yuan Shao was stunned, with a look of disbelief on his face: "How is this possible? You have been waiting in Luoyang for several days, but you have not achieved any great feats?"
Yuan Shu nodded affirmatively: "The east and west gates have their own wars, but they have nothing to do with us."
"this......"
Yuan Shao never expected such a result.
Even all the princes in the tent are like this.
Unwilling to be reconciled, Yuan Yi asked tentatively: "Gao Dao, what about Cao Cao and Liu Dai who arrived yesterday? What arrangements did they make?"
Yuan Shu resolutely said: "Of course you have to help defend with us, what else can you do?"
"strangeness!"
Qiao Mao frowned, puzzled: "King Hongnong did not pursue Dong Zhuo, but surrounded Luoyang with heavy troops, and also surrounded and killed Li Jue and Lu Bu himself, without letting the princes interfere?"
hiss-!
Qiao Mao couldn't believe that King Hongnong would have such a strategy: "General Yuan, is King Hongnong really like this?"
Yuan Shu waved his hand: "Qiao County Governor can send someone to inquire whether all the princes and us are at the north gate to help defend, and whether there is only King Hongnong at the east, west and south gates."
"Why is he like this?"
The bridge emits soul-level feedback.
After all, such a layout is really contrary to common sense.
"this......"
Yuan Shu shrugged and sighed: "The euphemistic name is that there are many forks in Mang Mountain, and we need to do our best to help defend it, but in fact, it is just that we don't want to make meritorious deeds."
"snort!"
Yuan Shao snorted lightly and didn't take it seriously: "From Guangcheng Pass to this point, there have been at least two wars. How could King Hongnong stop you from doing meritorious service? Since he couldn't stop it before, why bother to stop it now?"
"highway!"
Yuan Shao felt that Yuan Shu was lying: "Don't you think this statement is ridiculous?"
All the princes nodded in agreement.
They never believed that Yuan Shuhui had not made any achievements along the way.
But if he had already made military exploits, what was the point of King Hongnong stopping him in Luoyang?
But......
Yuan Shu, however, had a solemn expression and stared at Yuan Shao with a leisurely look: "Brother, to be honest, in the battle between Guangcheng Pass and Dagong Pass, we and other princes lost troops and generals, but we did not make any achievements."
"Can you trust me?"
"this......"
Yuan Shu was serious and had no intention of joking. Yuan Shao was frightened and dumbfounded when he said this: "Really?"
Yuan Shu nodded affirmatively: "Brother Chen is here. If you don't believe me, you can ask him. Xu Qiu, the governor of Runan County, is still in the camp. You can send someone to inquire now."
Yuan Shao raised his eyes to look at Chen Yi, only to see that Chen Yi's eyes were filled with sadness, and he nodded slowly: "That's true."
"This...how is this possible?"
Yuan Shao was shocked. He could not imagine what Yuan Shu and others had experienced along the way.
Yuan Zhong sighed and said bitterly: "That's what happened."
At that moment, he briefly talked about the battles at Guangcheng Pass and Dagu Pass.
All the princes in the tent were astonished and dumbfounded.
If it can be said that the first two times were still accidental, but with the layout here in Luoyang, King Hongnong has completely ignored Yuan Shu and others, and wants to monopolize the military exploits himself.
But......
As a deposed emperor, what's the point of doing this?
Although the princes could not understand it, they understood a truth deeply.
There is no doubt that they will win the battle against Dong, but if there is no military exploits, when King Hongnong returns to the palace in the future to discuss their merits and reward them, they will definitely not get any substantial improvement.
In this way, wouldn't these months of fierce fighting have been a waste of time?
All the bustle in the world is for benefit, and all the hustle and bustle in the world is for benefit.
There is no direct profit stimulus, just relying on loyalty to the Han Dynasty?
hehe!
If they had this kind of mentality, they would definitely be like Cao Cao, and how could they be reduced to what they are today.
Since we are here for profit, but there is no profit to be gained, then what is the point of fighting this battle?
For a moment, all the princes were silent.
Come here with good fortune and return with bad news?
Yuan Shu felt that the atmosphere was getting better, so he took advantage of the situation and said: "Brother, there is an opportunity in front of us now. If this plan can be successful, all the past will be insignificant."
Although Yuan Shao was keenly aware of Yuan Shu's trap, he still couldn't stop being curious and asked: "What is the opportunity?"
Yuan Shu took a deep breath and said solemnly: "Actually, we are also trying our best to fight for it. Now, King Hongnong has agreed that if we want to hunt down Dong Zhuo, we can leave on our own."
"Chasing Dong Zhuo?"
Yuan Shao frowned and smiled sternly: "With you, can you catch me?"
Yuan Shu already had a strategy: "To chase Dong Zhuo, we will naturally need cavalry. Although we don't have any, Cao Cao defeated Hu Zhen at Sishui Pass and captured thousands of horses. There should be some cavalry in my brother's account, right?"
"We can completely form a temporary cavalry to hunt down Dong Zhuo. If we leave today and tomorrow, we will be able to intercept and kill Dong Zhuo before he enters Shaanxi County."
"Brother!"
Yuan Shu's eyes flashed with greed, and the corners of his lips raised slightly as he said: "As long as we can kill Dong Zhuo, whoever becomes emperor in the future will not be less rewarded by us?"
"this......"
Yuan Shao naturally knew that Yuan Shu's words had two meanings.
One: It is to challenge Dong to obtain military exploits, and to tell all the princes to listen;
Second: If the Yuan family wants to strengthen their power, they must have military exploits. Only in this way can they have an explanation to their uncle. The deeper meaning is that what they say is what they listen to.
Yuan Shao took a deep breath and pinched a strand of beard under his chin: "Meng De has agreed?"
Yuan Shu shook his head: "No."
"No?"
"Um."
Yuan Shu nodded.
If Cao Cao agreed, he would still have something to do with you: "He refused, saying that he wanted to follow the orders of King Hongnong and did not dare to act privately. His relationship with him was still superficial. If my brother could invite me personally, this would definitely happen.
"
"this......"
Yuan Shao was hesitant.
He finally saw through Yuan Shu's conspiracy.
He came up with strategies and others sent troops to defeat Dong Zhuo. He was the first to achieve victory. Even if he lost, he had nothing to lose.
No wonder he is so ardent, he is indeed very treacherous.
Yuan Shao knew his direct brother very well.
He doesn't have the brain, someone must have given him the idea.
"Brother."
Yuan Shu bowed his head and said sincerely: "What are you still hesitating about? Make a decision quickly. If this matter is delayed for one day, Dong Zhuo will be one point closer to Shaanxi County. If it is delayed for two days, the opportunity to fight will be missed, and Dong Zhuo will never be beheaded."
possible."
Yuan Zhong took a step aside, cupped his hands and clasped his fists: "Leader, make a decision quickly."
Chen Yi, the prime minister of Lu State, handed over his hand and said: "Alliance leader, if you don't decide, Dong Zhuo will definitely enter Shaanxi County."
Then, Yuan Yi, the governor of Shanyang County, nodded: "I second the proposal."
Zhang Miao raised his hand and said, "I also agree with you."
...
"Report—!"
At this moment, a long announcement sounded outside the tent.
Yuan Shao raised his eyes and looked.
However, I saw a soldier hurriedly move into the tent, leaned over and held his hands in his hands, saying: "Alliance leader, King Hongnong ordered you to rush to the Central Army to pay an audience."
Yuan Shaoteng stood up and said loudly: "Okay, I understand, please step back."
The soldier raised his hand and said, "No."
Immediately.
He bowed and left the tent.
Yuan Shao's eyes turned to Yuan Shu: "Gao, let me discuss this matter after I return from the Central Army. I want to personally ask King Hongnong if he really wants to arrange for me to help defend Mangshan."
This is really...
Don’t cry until you see the coffin, don’t look back until you hit the wall!
Yuan Shu nodded, but did not refuse: "Okay, that Shu is in the camp, waiting for brother's good news."
Yuan Shao hummed, bypassed the handsome man, and went straight out of the tent: "Come here, prepare your horses!"
drive-!
Riding Juechen, he headed straight towards the central army.
Liu Bian had already known about the meeting between Yuan and Yuan, and only sent someone to summon him after giving him enough time to communicate.
As expected.
When Yuan Shao entered the account, his face looked angry: "Yuan Shao pays homage to His Royal Highness King Hongnong."
Liu Bian waved his hand: "Get up."
"Your Highness."
Yuan Shao took a deep breath and said loudly: "Now that Shao has come to Luoyang, he should do his best to help His Highness annihilate the evil bandits. I will ask for your orders to launch a general attack on Luoyang City early tomorrow morning. I also ask for Your Highness's permission."
Yuan Shao was so good, he didn't ask how to arrange it, but directly asked for a fight.
Judging from the way he deals with problems, he is indeed smarter than Yuan Shu.
but......
Liu Bian's strategy has been decided, so how can he allow Yuan Shao to change it.
He refused without hesitation: "No!"
Yuan Shao frowned: "The princes came with enthusiasm, why did Your Highness refuse?"
Liu Bian had already predicted this and responded fluently: "By guarding the bridge, we can trap Lu Bu and Li Jue, but once we enter it, how will your infantry fight against Lu Bu's fine cavalry? This is the way to death."
Yuan Shao said sonorously: "If you die, you will die. Why should you be afraid? Shao is only willing to conquer the rebels and has no fear of life or death. I hope your highness will fulfill his wish."
Liu Bian said coldly: "The thieves will run out of food and grass in a few days. At that time, they will be in civil strife. You can defeat the enemy without fighting. Although you don't care about life and death, the lonely king must not ignore it."
"That being the case..."
Yuan Shao did not give up and added: "The general and others are willing to station at the east and west gates of Luoyang to help His Highness share part of the pressure."
Liu Bian did not give Yuan Shaoding any chance: "With the soldiers and horses of the lonely king, it is enough to handle it, and there is no need to share the burden with you."
Phew~~~
Yuan Shao was angry and angry in his heart.
King Hongnong answered fluently, and it was obvious that he had been on guard for a long time. If this continues, there will be no results.
Yuan Shao simply stopped nagging and asked directly: "How will your Highness arrange for me to wait?"
Liu Bidan smiled: "Mangshan is Lu Bu, and Li Jue's only way to escape. The general can lead people to seal it to death and not allow the thieves to escape."
"Assist in defense at Mang Mountain?"
Although he had expected it, Yuan Shao was still surprised.
King Hongnong is indeed ruthless and will not give them any chance to make meritorious deeds!
"That's right."
Liu Bian nodded: "This matter is also very important in terms of the overall situation."
Yuan Shao was heartbroken and sighed: "The general already understands your Highness's intention. However, I think that Your Highness will surround Luoyang with all his troops and horses, so he will sacrifice the big ones instead of the small ones. The allied forces should gather their elite troops to hunt down Dong Zhuo."
"snort!"
Liu Bian snorted coldly and shook his head: "Although Dong Zhuo was defeated, the Xiliang Knights still have a solid foundation. How can they be killed so easily? Don't be impulsive."
Yuan Shao suppressed his anger and said sonorously: "Since there is no place for Shao and others in Luoyang, we should go west with all our strength to kill Dong Zhuo and prove our determination to your highness."
"Alas~~"
Liu Bian sighed: "If the general is willing to go, just go."
Yuan Shao cupped his hands and said, "In that case, I will take my leave."
Immediately.
Yuan Shao bowed and left the tent, the anger in his heart could no longer be concealed.
He immediately ordered: "Go back to the camp and tell Yuan Shu to make preparations in advance and be ready to hunt down Dong Zhuo at any time. I will go to Cao Cao's camp to persuade Cao Cao."
The guard handed over his hand: "No."
drive-!
Horse galloping.
Not long after, Yuan Shao rushed to Cao Ying in Mang Mountain.
Cao Cao personally came out of the tent to greet him: "Benchu, you have come to this."
Yuan Shao followed up: "Meng De, I heard that your boy has made meritorious service at Sishui Pass. I, Yuan Shao, am here to congratulate you."
"where!"
Cao Cao smiled and said modestly: "If King Hongnong hadn't sent people to support him in time, it's not certain whether Cao could have captured Sishui Pass. There would be no credit for it."
"Walk."
Cao Cao waved his hand to make a petition: "Let's enter the account and describe it in detail."
Yuan Shao nodded: "That's right, I have something important to discuss with you."
The two of them hurried into the tent.
Cao Cao gave up the throne and sat down.
Yuan Shao didn't waste his words and went straight to the point: "Meng De, we have been friends for many years. There are some words that I, Yuan Shao, will not hide."
"oh?"
Cao Cao Yangzuo didn't know, he frowned and asked: "I don't know the origin, what can I do?"
Yuan Shao's face was full of anger: "King Hongnong went too far. He actually asked me to wait at Mang Mountain to help defend. It is simply unreasonable. I want to lead my troops westward to pursue Dong Zhuo. I wonder if Mengde is willing to help me?"
Indeed it is!
but......
Although Cao Cao had expected it, he still pretended to be shocked: "Benchu, I understand your desire to make a contribution, but how can Dong Zhuo's Xiliang Knights be defeated so easily?"
"What's more, all the allies are infantry. How can we fight Xiliang Xiaoqi in the wilderness?"
"Origin."
Cao Cao spoke earnestly and frowned: "You must not be impulsive. This matter is not as simple as you think."
Yuan Shao ignored him and looked at Cao Cao: "Meng De, what do you mean? When you were in Bianshui, you defeated the Xiliang Xiaoqi's vanguard army. How could you predict that we would be defeated?"
"Origin."
Cao Cao simply admired Yuan Shao's recklessness and hurriedly explained: "You know, I didn't mean that. Now that King Hongnong is in charge of affairs in Luoyang, wouldn't it be better for us to follow him?"
"snort!"
Yuan Shao snorted angrily and said aggressively: "You have contributed to the Bianshui and Sishui Pass, but we and other princes have not done so much. Now we come here full of blood, but we are arranged to assist in the defense at Mang Mountain."
"Mengde!"
Yuan Shao took a deep breath: "If you were me, would you be willing to do so? I, Yuan Shao, am the leader of the alliance. If I don't have any military exploits, how can I convince the people?"
"Original..."
Cao Cao sighed, and just as he was about to speak to remonstrate, he was interrupted by Yuan Shao: "Mengde, you don't have to say anything anymore. I just want to ask you one thing, are you willing to follow me to the west to challenge Dong?"
"this......"
It's obvious.
Cao Cao was unwilling.
Yuan Shao was a little angry, but he didn't dare to explode. He could only do the next best thing and said: "Meng De, you don't want to take risks. I, Yuan Shao, can understand, but I also ask you to help me out of past friendship. I don't know if it's okay or not."
?”
Cao Cao couldn't refuse: "I don't know the origin, how can I help you?"
Yuan Shao said sonorously: "Give me all the horses you captured this time. I need them urgently!"