Being robbed of the limelight, Liu Xiang and other celebrities didn't care at all. They were still smiling and smiling, at least on the surface.
Wang Yu felt that these people still had some grudges in their hearts. In the second half of the banquet, the celebrities no longer discussed national affairs, but instead talked about romantic topics. While enjoying themselves, they also left Wang Yu aside.
Wang Yu is so happy. Not all famous people have real skills and are worth wooing. Don't look at Liu Xiang's pointers to the country. His words are clear and logical, but they are just words on paper. If he is really asked to command the army, he may not even be able to distinguish between southeast, northwest and northwest.
clear.
Gongsun Yue was the focus of his attention.
Just like the relationship between Yuan Shu and Yuan Yin, Gongsun Yue was also a disciple of Gongsun Zan. The so-called disciples were brothers of the same race who had the same great-grandfather but different fathers. They were similar to what later generations would call cousins.
Although he was not a biological brother, Wang Yu vaguely saw the shadow of his brother Nai in Gongsun Yue, who was generally forthright and without any scheming. He was a typical Yanzhao man, but lacked the arrogance of Gongsun Zan.
"Before the battle of Hulao, my brother sent someone to deliver a message back. After I received the message, I came all the way. I have a total of 1,500 cavalry under my command, all of them are elite. This time I went north, all were dispatched by my wise brother Peng Ju.
Two words!"
As he said this, Gongsun Yue laughed loudly, raised his glass and said: "Last time, my brother and my sage brother Pengju fought side by side and defeated Hulao Pass. I, the White Horse Yicon of Youzhou, are famous all over the world. We will fight again this time and win again."
After seeing this Xu Rong, haha, Yue is a step ahead of my brother. I'm so happy. Come on, my dear brother Pengju, let's have a drink!"
"Drink together."
Gongsun Yue was good at everything, but his drinking capacity was a little scary. He drank one cup on the left and one on the right. He drank like water. The eyes of all the celebrities were straightened, and Wang Yu secretly complained in his heart.
In his previous life, he never drank alcohol for fear of affecting his condition. In this life, in the Han Dynasty, he no longer needed to operate precision weapons and no longer had those taboos. However, his body did not drink alcohol in the first place. Whether it was psychologically or physically, he
He didn't have a good capacity for drinking, so he couldn't resist being poured down from Gongsun Yue's wine barrel.
But in any case, the banquet was still a success. The fifteen hundred cavalry under Gongsun Yue's command were not white horses. But they were not far from the elite level. The only difference was that there were no white horses.
Including this cavalry, Wang Yu can muster nearly 3,000 cavalry, which is a force that cannot be ignored on the battlefield. If you can't defeat Xu Rong head-on, you can still try to engage in guerrilla warfare. You know
, long-distance attacks are the specialty of the light cavalry.
Xiliang Iron Cavalry also has many cavalry, but in today's world, whose light cavalry can beat the white horse Yi Cong?
The Northern Expedition gained a few more points. Wang Yu's mood also relaxed a lot. Although his drinking capacity was average, drinking was still very enjoyable, which made Gongsun more and more valued.
What hero can't drink?
Yuan Shu did not ignore Wang Yu either. He was different from those celebrities. He had witnessed Wang Yu's incredible abilities with his own eyes. Although he was also afraid of Xu Rong, he did not dare to make a conclusion about it.
Wang Yu did not ask him to send troops to help, but only asked him to provide food and fodder. This was what was agreed before. Yuan Shu could arrange food and fodder from various places in Nanyang. There was no shortage of food at the moment, and he did not want to offend Wang Yu, so there was nothing to shirk.
The two sides reached an agreement on the spot that Wang Yu would move his troops to Luyang to fight or defend at his own discretion. Yuan Shu would not interfere and would only be responsible for supplying food and grass. Other troops and horses in Nanyang were not allowed to approach the Luyang line without Wang Yu's permission.
Otherwise, it can be regarded as malicious and attacked.
To put it bluntly, Wang Yu just drew a war zone on Yuan Shu's territory, which was somewhat disrespectful to Yuan Shu, a landowner. But Yuan Shu himself didn't care. Now he only has Yuzhou and Jingzhou in his eyes.
Just ask Wang Yu to help him block the pressure from the north.
As for attacking Jingzhou, to be honest, Yuan Shu really can't find any excuse now. Liu Biao is very knowledgeable. He wants food for food and money for money. If he attacks such an honest man, his reputation will be completely ruined. Even if he attacks,
, we have to wait until Sun Jian has gone to Yuzhou and regrouped, and then let Sun Jian take action, and he will continue to follow behind to take advantage.
When the song ends and everyone disperses, the guests and hosts enjoy themselves.
Everyone dispersed. Wang Yu and Gongsun Yue agreed on a rendezvous time and returned to the camp with a few of their subordinates.
In fact, he was so dizzy from being drunk by Gongsun Yue that he felt better when he went out and was blown by the cool breeze. When he turned around and saw Jia Xu, his heart suddenly moved and he asked: "Mr. Wenhe, Brother Qiu earlier
Say, did you give him advice on the way?"
"That's true." Jia Xu nodded with a smile, as if he wasn't worried about Wang Yu's misunderstanding at all.
Wang Yu did not misunderstand. Paying attention to such trivial matters will only alienate his subordinates. What's more, Jia Xu, an old fox, has a good idea. He said that he would betray himself and take refuge in Yuan Shao. Why not take refuge in Yuan Shu? How is it possible!
"Well, so you know Xu Rong very well?"
"It's not really an understanding, it's just a guess based on some circumstantial evidence." Jia Xu twirled his beard and the smile on his face became wider.
What he is most satisfied with about Wang Yu is this. He is not suspicious but remains alert enough. This is the magnanimity needed to do great things. Being a king is not good for being too lenient, nor is it good for being too suspicious. Wang Yu has this kind of temper.
just.
This is also the reason why he is becoming more and more integrated into his current identity. If you think about it carefully, Wang Yu has a good vision and future, at least more promising than Dong Zhuo. People are already here, so why bother crying and shouting to leave?
What about the boss? That’s a lot of trouble.
"At that time, the army was heading to Luyang from Yingchuan. I received the news that you, the general, were causing trouble in the east of Hedong and that Cao Mengde was sending troops to march westward. Well, Yuan Bohai was also making frequent moves in Hanoi... So General Highway became anxious and made a fuss.
Commanding his troops to march north, you also know his temper. No one can stop him from getting angry. There is nothing he can do. Xu can only..."
Wang Yu suddenly realized, no wonder Yuan Shu was so calm at that time. It turned out that there was such a thing, and it was really dangerous.
"Xu was conquered by Dong Zhuo for a short time, only a few months in total. Xu Gongqing was originally under Huangfu Yizhen. Not to mention Xu, even the senior generals in the Xiliang army didn't know much about him. However, Dong Zhuo and Li
Confucianism paid great attention to him. After Huangfu Yizhen came to the capital according to the order, Dong Zhuo immediately promoted Xu Rong to Zhonglang General, and together with Dong Cheng, commanded all non-direct troops except the Bingzhou Army."
"Dong Zhuo valued celebrities very much, and his attitude towards warriors was only average. Li Wenyou's vision and strategy were very comparable to others. People they valued so highly and were afraid of were naturally extraordinary. Last time in Liang County, Xu Rong's record was quite impressive.
Because Dong Zhuo dared to let him go to fight Cao Mengde this time, he must have something to rely on..."
Jia Xu touched his chin and chuckled: "If the general was in the army at that time, it would be okay to advance. However, with General Highway's ability or General Sun's tyranny, going north would only do harm to our army, so Xu naturally wanted to
Try to dissuade them. These circumstantial evidences are only used to enhance the persuasiveness. No one wants to be right accidentally. Alas, it is really not what people want."
Wang Yu asked: "Since there is a rift, in my opinion, can Shi Fanjian succeed?"
It is exciting to be able to face off against someone like Xu Rong, but this opponent is too strong. If there is a simpler way, Wang Yu will not hesitate to use it. It is better than facing him head-on only to find out that he can't beat it.
In the end, it was a complete defeat.
"It could have been done."
Jia Xu nodded and said meaningfully: "If the general hadn't made a big fuss in Luoyang, Xu Rong would have been idle by now. Now, as long as the general is still hanging around, Dong Zhuo will not remove Xu Rong's military power. General
If I want to make the most of my achievements and fulfill my promise to Xu at the same time, I’m afraid I’ll have to fight head-on.”
Wang Yu was surprised: "Did you guess it again?"
"Lucky, lucky." The fat man's face turned into a flower with a smile.
Wang Yu was already used to Jia Xu's strategies. He was slightly surprised and turned his attention back. He frowned and whispered: "Who is this Xu Rong? Why is he willing to work for Dong Zhuo with all his heart? What if?
With this information, can we try to recruit him over? Unfortunately, General Huangfu refuses to come with me, otherwise..."
"This time the general didn't even use external influence. He fell out with General Sun as soon as he entered the city. Xu thought that the general had already made up his mind. Who would have thought that... ahem," Jia Xu reminded: "General, please don't
You must forget that although General Huangfu is not here, Hu Lingjun is, why not ask him?"
"That's right." Wang Yu patted his head to dispel the drunkenness.
There were many reasons why he did not join forces with Sun Jian. Huang Zhong was just an accident. Things like the coalition army were very unreliable. Even if we did not consider the hindrance of allies, we still had to consider the issue of unified command.
Cao Cao suffered a disastrous defeat in Chenggao. His military strategy was inferior to that of Xu Rong. This may be just one aspect. In times of crisis, his coalition forces may not be able to command well, and even if they have the ability, they may not be able to use it. This is the most fatal thing.
The more troops you have, the stronger you will not be. That's why Han Xin said that more troops are better. A general with limited commanding power who commands too many troops will become a factor in defeat.
So this time, he had no intention of taking advantage of the situation. In fact, he had no power to take advantage of. Apart from having a certain influence on the Baibo Army, Nanyang's soldiers and horses were already isolated and helpless.
In fact, the Baibo Army may not be able to count on it. Lu Bu went to Hedong. There is no guarantee that he will not compete with the Baibo Army for territory. When the two sides argue, they are restraining each other. How can there be any spare power to help him?
Now, all we can do is collect as much intelligence as possible on our opponents and find their weaknesses.
"Xu Gongqing? Yizhen did mention this person..." On the day of the chaos in Luoyang, Hu's mother class fought a fierce battle to compete for the main gate of the south city - Pingcheng Gate. Although they won in the end, they were injured.
On the way south with the army, he was recovering from his injuries.
"What did General Huangfu say?"
"Although Xu Gongqing is his subordinate, he has another inheritance. As for why he served the Dong thief wholeheartedly, Yizhen just sighed at the time and did not explain much, but it is obviously related to his beliefs."
Wang Yu asked curiously: "Faith?"
What kind of beliefs did the people who worked for Dong Zhuo hold? Is it the military discipline of the Xiliang Army?
Hu Muban explained: "This time when he went to the capital to fight, Li Ru mobilized most of the soldiers and horses in the city to go for reinforcements. At the same time, he also brought a message, saying that as long as Xu Rong defeated the Kwantung princes and relieved the threat to Luoyang, he would cancel the threat.
If Xu Rong backtracks on the people's proposal to move the capital, or suffers a defeat, then..."
"Kidnapping?" Wang Yu understood a little, but then became even more confused.
Could someone who would be threatened by such a thing have the same ideals of benevolence and righteousness as Huang Zhong? However, looking at Xu Rong's decisiveness in killing and his god-like attitude in using soldiers, it has nothing to do with Confucianism.
Strange. So strange.
"I don't know how specific it is. But..."
Hu Muban considered the words for a while and said slowly: "According to Yizhen, there will definitely be a battle between you and Xu Gongqing, Pengju! You don't know him, but he knows you, and it was as early as when you became famous.
By that time, he had already regarded you as a mortal enemy! His original intention of moving north was to find you!"
"Huh?" Wang Yu was really shocked now. He regarded himself as the enemy of life and death? Why?
Seeking fame? Impossible. With this person's ability, if he wanted to become famous, he would already be famous all over the world. Why should he have to struggle with himself?
Seeking benevolence? That’s not right. I haven’t done anything harmful to nature, so why are you pursuing me?
Hmm. He was a subordinate of Huangfu Song. Could it be that he hated the Yellow Turban so much that he became a little heavenly master... That’s not right. What my uncle meant was that he was targeted very early. What did he do at that time?
Assassinating Dong Zhuo? This is obviously a good thing...
Wang Yu couldn't figure it out. Hu's mother class only knew so much. After discussing it for a long time, she still couldn't figure it out. Wang Yu could only leave with a lot of questions.
I have inexplicably provoked an enemy, and he is such a super heavyweight. This feeling is really...an unreasonable disaster. Well, I am not the worst. According to my uncle, Brother Meng De has warded off the disaster for me this time.
, that is the real disaster.
Probably because he was overusing his brain, after saying goodbye to Mrs. Hu's class and coming out, Wang Yu felt that he was getting drunk again. He wandered for a while and then realized that he had reached the backyard, where Cai Yan and Diao Chan lived.
Wang Yu hesitated for a moment, thinking whether to say hello or leave silently.
It was too late. If Diao Chan was the only one, it would be better to say that he had broken into the other party's boudoir once or twice. He was already familiar with it, and the other party was used to it. He stopped intruding, and maybe he missed it very much.
But Cai Yan is more difficult. That girl is always calm and calm. It is difficult to guess what she is thinking. Wouldn't it be bad if someone misunderstands her?
At this moment, a ray of music suddenly came from deep in the garden!
It was the sound of the guzheng. There was no need to think about it. Wang Yu also knew who the musician was. Who else could play such a melodious and melodious tune except that plain woman? Give him such a familiar feeling?
The light of the stars and the moon draped over his body, and the wind blew through the trees, swaying gently in the darkness. Wang Yu stopped and listened.
Not long after the sound of the piano sounded, a burst of heavenly singing also sounded. The sound of the piano was like crying, and the singing was like a narrative. The charm of the song was vividly interpreted, and Wang Yu's drunkenness became more and more intense.
This wasn't the first time he heard Diao Chan sing, but he didn't know whether it was because he wasn't familiar with other songs, or the accompanist wasn't good enough, or for other reasons. Anyway, he had never felt this way before, as if... Diao Chan had never paid attention to her singing before.
, she was just singing mechanically as if she had completed a task, but now, she is speaking wholeheartedly.
The beautiful feeling makes people unable to feel the passage of time, and they don't know how long it has been. The singing stopped, the sound of the piano stopped, and was replaced by a long and faint sigh.
"Outside the pavilion, beside the ancient road, the green grass reaches the sky...Sister, these words and music have the charm of ancient style that is sad but not sad, but when the cicada sings, it is sad in the heart, but it ruins the music."
"Isn't that the case with my sister? Thinking of being reunited after a long separation, but only being together for a few days, I feel extremely sad and joyful. My sister feels the same way. It's not surprising that I feel sad at the same time. I was the one who was wrong.
"
"How can I blame my sister? Let me tell you, it is the cruel man who is at fault! It has only been four or five months since my sister reunited with him, but he actually made her suffer the pain of separation three times. In a few days, it will be the fourth time.
,Humph, I know I am trying to be a hero and galloping on the battlefield, but I don’t know if there is anyone in the closet who is obsessed with him, hee."
She was angry at first, but later, Diao Chan started teasing Cai Yan. Wang Yu was still worried at first, but now he breathed a sigh of relief. The two women have very different temperaments, but they communicate through music and get along well.
The Han Dynasty was indeed a paradise for men.
"Sister, you're here again, how can it be as exaggerated as you said?"
There was a hint of embarrassment in Cai Yan's voice, "Although I have known each other earlier, we have only talked and met each other very few times. In terms of affection, it is far worse than my sister. He is always in front of me.
He is very polite and more serious than discussing affairs. I ask him for poems, but he always refuses. My sister is lucky. In order to see you, he wrote poems and entered the Situ Mansion..."
Cai Yan's counterattack was so sharp that Diao Chan couldn't sit still: "Ah! Sister, you are making fun of me again. You have clearly agreed not to mention this. He entered the Situ Mansion because..."
"Save the country and save the people, right? You've said it many times. Do you really think that I, a talented woman, have gained a reputation in vain? Do you believe whatever you say?"
"The cicada refuses to obey. Sister, you are bullying me..."
The two girls started laughing and joking, which made Wang Yu feel itchy in his heart.
Diao Chan always pretended to be mature in front of him, but now she started to coo and looked even more charming. Cai Yan's resentment made him feel hot. He was not pretending to be serious. He was clearly attracted by Cai Yan's expression.
I was so frightened, how could I have known that the other party had such a lively side?
Should I show up now and break this thread? Or should I sneak away quietly, hide it from the two girls, and quietly change?
They all seem interesting.
"Sister, there is no need to complain. That's good. Wait until tomorrow. Our sisters will set up a banquet for him and get him drunk. Then you will know after asking. Xiao Shou has a bad drinking ability. He will get drunk if he drinks too much.
Isn't it just poetry and music when you utter the truth? When the time comes, you can have as many as you want, wouldn't it be nice?"
Little goblin! Wang Yu grinded his teeth, called me Xiaoshou again, and even betrayed him. Just wait, you will suffer it after some time.
"Isn't this not good? He doesn't know how to drink, what if he hurts his body?" Cai Yan seemed a little hesitant.
Wang Yu felt warm in his heart, Sister Cai was so considerate.
"Sister, don't worry, he's very strong! Sister, you didn't see the momentum when Lu Bu chased him that day. How terrifying it is! It's as if the Thunder Lord has descended from the earth. Even hundreds of majestic warriors can't stop it.
He was throwing such a big man around like a sandbag! At that time, I was thinking about what it would be like when he fought Lu Bu for 300 rounds in order to protect his sister, and then..."
"What happened next?" Cai Yan's tone was a little more nervous. Even though she knew Wang Yu was back safe and sound, Diao Chan couldn't help but feel worried after being described like this.
"Then he smiled at me and said something to Lu Bu about not seeing each other for a long time, and they started fighting... Sister, do you know that even someone as powerful as Lu Bu couldn't beat him, and he even kicked him in the end?
I was kicked in the chin and I didn’t get up for a long time!”
Speaking of this, Diao Chan's voice was filled with memories and seemed a little hazy: "At that time, I recalled what he said at that time... Oh, I shouldn't have said this."
"Is there anything we should or shouldn't do? Didn't we agree that we should be good sisters and not hide anything? Well, I understand. It's the story of the Overlord of Western Chu, right? Brother Wang seems to like Xiang Yu very much. He was in
When Meng Jin was in the army, he also hummed this song to me and asked me to play it on the battlefield, then cross the river alone and defeat the enemy in one fell swoop."
"Really? Does that song also have lyrics?"
"There are some, but they have to be sung in conjunction with the original music. The original music is a little out of tune, but it's quite nice. I'll play it for you and read the lyrics to you."
"Okay." Diao Chan clapped her hands and laughed.
The music sounded again, but the melody was very different from before. It no longer had a melodious and sad meaning, but was so passionate, as if there was a golden sword and iron horse contained in it!
The next moment, the song sounded, and Diao Chan's singing skills were extremely amazing. She actually sang the heroic meaning in the song as a woman!
"I stand in the fierce wind..."
Wang Yu turned around quietly, feeling a surge of pride in his chest. With such a beautiful woman caring about her, why should he be afraid of a powerful enemy?
"...With the sword in hand, I ask who is the hero in the world!"
Xu Gongqing is invincible and the heroes are retreating? Come and see who is the real hero!