The three countries are very nuclear

Chapter 289
In the first year of Chuping, the third day of June.

Taishan County, in the camp outside Fenggao County.

There is a high platform in the camp, and Liu Bei stands on the high platform.

At this time, Liu Bei was wearing armor and holding a double-pronged... uh, a one-handed sword. Because Lin Chao was given one before, now Liu Bei only has one sword left.

From Liu Bei down, the whole army was plain and solemn.

Today, it happened to be the No. 20th day when Liu Bei ordered troops to challenge Dong.

After [-] days of intensive preparations for the battle, Xuzhou's soldiers and horses have all been prepared, the road for grain and fodder transshipment has also been planned, and the Kwantung princes have almost contacted each other.

Liu Bei looked around, but found no trace of Lin Chao, and couldn't help frowning slightly.

Zichu has always acted prudently, so why did today's important moment come so late?
"Feng Xiao, why hasn't Zichu arrived yet?"

The whole army was under the stage, and Liu Bei didn't want to make any noise, so he could only turn his head and ask Guo Jia behind him in a low voice.

Guo Jia came up and said in a low voice: "My lord, Zichu went outside the city early in the morning to bid farewell to Prime Minister Zhuge."

Hearing this, Liu Bei thought of Zhuge Gui who was seriously ill and dying, so he nodded and sighed: "Forget it, let's wait a little longer."

It is strange to say that since the beginning of the year when he invaded Taishan County, Zhuge Gui has been seriously ill and bedridden.At that time, some doctors asserted that Zhuge Gui could not survive for three months.

Now four or five months have passed, and Zhuge Gui's illness has naturally become more and more serious, and he can hardly even get out of bed and walk.

But... just immortality!
The tenacity of vitality amazed everyone.

Now that the war is about to start, Lin Chao thinks that Taizhou is not a safe place with Qingzhou Yellow Turban in the east and Zang Ba in the north.So he suggested that Zhuge's family be moved to Tan County, the governor of Xuzhou, to avoid the disaster of swordsmen.

Three days ago, Zhang Liao returned to Xuzhou with 3000 soldiers, and joined Gao Shun's [-] men to stay behind.

But today, Lu Qian and Xu Sheng commanded three thousand soldiers, escorted Zhuge Gui's family all the way, and began to march towards Xuzhou.

Because the eldest brother Xun Yu was also in the team, Lin Chao naturally had to go out of the city to see him off, and at the same time asked him to do something, so he was delayed for some time.

It wasn't until the sun was setting that Lin Chao came late.

Today's Lin Chao has changed into white clothes again, which can be regarded as a filial piety for Liu Bian.

"Zicu, Zhuge Juncheng's family sent you away?"

Seeing Lin Chao returning, Liu Bei asked.

Lin Chao nodded, cupped his hands and said, "Mr. Xuande, please forgive me for being late."

Liu Bei waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about it at the beginning, it's not too late anyway, so hurry up and join the queue."

"only!"

Lin Chao cupped his hands again, and stood back to his position.

At this time, on the high platform, Liu Bei stood in the center, and the counselors behind him stood in two rows.

On the left are Lin Chao, Guo Jia, and Jia Xu.

On the right are Tian Feng, Xun You, and Xun Chen.

Under the stage, all the generals led a part of their headquarters and stood side by side.

From top to bottom, they are Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Xu Huang, Sun Guan, Sun Kang, Zhu Ling and other generals.

Such a lineup is not without strength.

For this expedition, Liu Bei can be said to have given up all his wealth to compete with Dong Zhuo.

Liu Bei looked up at the sky, then strode to the front of the stage and looked at the generals in the audience.

Following his steady and powerful steps, the eyes of the army in the audience also looked over.

Seeing Liu Bei's movement, all the generals cheered up and waited for the order.

next moment,
Keng!
The sharp sword was unsheathed and was held high in the air by Liu Bei.

"Gentlemen, Dong thief has no way, defied the heavens, acted fiercely, poisoned and killed the emperor, and everyone in the world got to punish him! A certain general of the left, a clan relative of the Han family, is going to attack Luoyang today and kill Dong. Thieves, I wonder if you are willing to follow?"

After Liu Bei's words fell, Guan Yu immediately led the crowd to kneel on the ground, and said loudly: "Invade Luoyang and kill Dong thief!"

Hearing this, all the soldiers also knelt down on the ground, shouting loudly:
"Invade Luoyang and kill Dong thief!"

"Invade Luoyang and kill Dong thief!"

"Invade Luoyang and kill Dong thief!"

……

The voices rose and fell in the barracks, stirring between heaven and earth.

Well, the military spirit is available!

Liu Bei was overjoyed, pointed the dagger forward in his hand, and shouted:
"Pass a general order, march!"

……

Chen stay.

Cao Song looked down at his eldest son, Cao Cao, who was kneeling in front of him, with a complex expression, silent...

After a while, Cao Song couldn't help sighing when he saw that Cao Cao was still speechless.

"Meng De, get up and answer."

Cao Cao, who was kneeling on the ground, shook his head, unwilling to get up, and just said: "Father, since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety cannot be fulfilled. If I want to raise troops to fight against Dong, and help the world, please father to do it!"

"Complete?"

Cao Song said, but there was a wry smile on his face.

"Father, I know that you have great ambitions, but I don't know if you have ever thought about it. If it doesn't work out, my Cao family may be in danger of being destroyed."

Cao Cao nodded and said, "I know."

"Since you understand, why do you still want to get involved in this matter? As an official, the one in charge of the government, what's wrong with keeping my Cao family safe?"

Cao Cao shook his head, but his eyes were extremely determined.

"Nowadays the world is in chaos, and it will be a time of great contention. Those who only want to hide and protect themselves will not be safe for a long time. Please also ask my father to learn! Besides, Dong thief is now..."

"I don't study much for my father, so I can't tell you, so don't tell my father these great truths!"

Seeing that his son was about to make a long speech about analyzing the situation in the world, Cao Song couldn't help frowning, and interrupted with a wave of his hand.

I don't understand the general situation of the world, and I don't want to care about it!
Whether it is a world of great controversy has nothing to do with me.

I just want to keep my Cao family alive, is there something wrong with that?

Naturally, Cao Song was right, but he couldn't understand Cao Cao's thinking after all, just like Cao Cao couldn't agree with his peaceful idea.

After Xiahou Dun protected Cao Cao's family and came to Chenliu, Cao Cao told his father Cao Song about his ambitions.

Although Cao Song didn't agree with this, he also spent all his wealth to recruit soldiers for Cao Cao, and even recommended Wei Zi of Chen Liuwei's family to Cao Cao.

Wei Zi once advocated filial piety and integrity, but refused to be recruited by the three princes to be an official. In Chenliu, he is also regarded as a worthy man.

After a long talk with Cao Cao all night, this person was immediately overwhelmed by Cao Cao's lofty ambitions, recognized Cao Cao as the master, and was willing to spend all his family's wealth to help Cao Cao raise soldiers, horses, food and salaries.

With the help of Weiz, a local tycoon, Cao Cao raised a total of 5000 soldiers and horses.

It should be known that since He Jin's death, Cao Cao was unwilling to cooperate with Dong Zhuo, so he abandoned his official position and fled Luoyang.Now he has no official title at all, and it is not easy to recruit thousands of soldiers and horses.

With soldiers and horses, when it was about to raise troops to challenge Dong, Dong Zhuo suddenly issued an edict to Cao Song, recruiting him to Beijing to serve as Sikong, one of the three princes.

At the same time, he promised to add an official to his eldest son Cao Cao, as long as the Cao family does not get involved in the matter of asking for Dong.

At this time, Cao Song hesitated, so he sent someone to find Cao Cao, and the father and son had a discussion.

The ending is clear, Cao Cao knelt on the ground and begged his father not to enter Beijing as an official.

Just kidding, I am preparing to discuss Dong with the princes, but your old man came to Beijing to become Dong Zhuo's third prince...

Isn't this cheating son!
Since ancient times, it has always been the son cheating on the father.

The precedent of a father cheating on his son can't start with you, father!

But Cao Song didn't think so.

Cao Song didn't have any great ambitions, but relying on the political legacy left by his adoptive father Cao Teng, he was tired all the way to Jiuqing, and finally bought the position of Sangong with money.

Although only for less than two months.

As an official, Cao Song was not as honest and capable as Cao Teng. Instead, he did some things that were upside down due to power and filled his own pockets.

Therefore, he was not interested in the coalition's challenge against Dong, but was more interested in the conditions proposed by Dong Zhuo.

When I enter the court, I will become the third prince again, and the eldest son Cao Cao will be devolved to take charge of the ruling party. No matter how chaotic the world is, as long as I keep the Cao family's one-third of an acre of land, I can continue to develop and enjoy wealth.

It's a pity that Cao Cao has always scoffed at the idea that a little wealth can be peaceful.

Thus, there is the current scene of father and son facing each other.

Seeing that his father didn't understand his ambitions, Cao Cao looked distressed. He knelt on the ground and clasped his hands again, saying, "Father, Dong thief will not survive for a long time. If father enters Beijing at this time, he will be regarded as a follower of a thief. When the liquidation is settled in the future, I'm afraid... …I am afraid……"

"Afraid of what, afraid of dying for my father?"

Cao Song sneered and spoke.

"I dare not!"

Cao Cao quickly bowed his head and said.

Cao Song sighed again, and said, "Meng De, in your opinion, the Kwantung princes will be able to destroy Dong Zhuo this time?"

"It's inevitable!"

Cao Cao replied immediately, his face full of confidence.

"The Kwantung princes are numerous and powerful. If they join forces together, they will definitely be able to wipe out the bandits Dong. Moreover, among them are Yuan Benchu ​​and Yuan Gonglu, the four generations and three princes. They are all outstanding talents in the world, and they are enough to lead the pack."

When he heard his son mentioning the Yuan family, Cao Song's face, which was originally relieved, became ugly again.

I have five sons under my knees, but the eldest son, Meng De, is talented and intelligent, and can accomplish great things.

My eldest son is good in everything, but there is only one thing that makes me dissatisfied, that is, Cao Cao loves Confucianism, and he deliberately left the camp of eunuchs in his early years and moved closer to the aristocratic family.When it comes to talented people in the world, he must talk about his best friend Yuan Benchu.

Silly son, you treat others as friends, confidants, and like-minded people.

But people, I'm afraid they don't just regard you as a pawn!

The members of the aristocratic family, on the surface, are reciting scriptures and acting upright to the king, Yao and Shun.Quoting scriptures and classics at every turn, speaking to serve the court, but keeping silent to protect the environment and the people.

But in fact, these dogs are the most shameless people in the world!
After decades of ups and downs in the officialdom for his father, I have seen a lot of the faces of those aristocratic families!

But Cao Song understood that if he didn't let his son suffer, he would not turn back.

Forget it, since the son wants to ask Dong, let him go.

Anyway, no matter what decision is made, it is for the survival and prosperity of my Cao family.

If Meng De can succeed, he will be a prince in the future.

Thinking of this, Cao Song said, "Meng De, you should get up first."

Cao Cao bit the bullet and said, "If the father refuses to do it, the son will not be able to kneel forever."

"Then it's my father's promise to you, get up."

Hearing this, Cao Cao showed joy, and said, "Father, are you serious?"

"You and my father and son, as a father, would you still lie to you?" Cao Song said angrily.

Cao Cao immediately got up from the ground and said with an apologetic smile, "Yes, I shouldn't have doubts about my father, I know I was wrong!"

"Since you want to enter the army to seek Dong, then my father will not go to Luoyang to be the three princes. After two days, my father will take your younger brother to Langya County in Xuzhou to find old friends. It can be regarded as avoiding disaster."

Speaking of this, Cao Song sighed again: "Meng De, don't blame my father for being cruel. You are too dangerous to go here. If nothing happens, my Cao family can't die because of you. So I took you a few My younger brother is going to save the incense for my Cao family."

Cao Cao nodded, and said seriously: "Father has a good opinion, that's exactly what it should be. I'll bring you back after I've killed Dong Zhuo and made great achievements."

"Besides, there is one more thing to say as a father, Meng De, you must firmly remember it!"

Cao Cao cupped his hands and said, "Whatever teachings my father has taught me, my son will always remember them in his heart."

"My son, Mengde, remember that my Cao family was born in an eunuch family, and those aristocratic families will not treat us as their own after all...

Facing family members of aristocratic families, they can be handed over and used, but they can't be trusted! "

Hearing this, Cao Cao shuddered all over and couldn't help looking up at his father, but he happened to meet Cao Song's solemn gaze.

"Son...remember it."

(End of this chapter)