Great Military Division

Chapter 228 Debating Dong's allies, joining forces in victory!Is your Excellency Cao Cao?

Sili, Luoyang.

Allied camp.

Central Army, big tent.

Liu Biangao sat at the head, and the next thousand princes lined up on both sides.

At this moment, there are three people standing in the tent.

In the middle is Liu Dai, Inspector of Yanzhou. He is about seven feet six inches long. Although he is wearing armor, his eyebrows are slightly delicate, his face is white, his beard is short, and he has a hint of elegance.

On the left is Bao Xin, chancellor of Jinbei. He is more than eight feet tall, with a resolute face and starry eyes. He stands proudly beside Liu Dai. His whole body is filled with awe-inspiring righteousness, which Liu Bian likes very much.

but
In Liu Bian's heart, these two are just supporting roles after all.

What Liu Bian really cared about was the controversial Cao Cao standing on the right.

This person was indeed as recorded in history, about seven feet tall, and he was the shortest of the three, with a dark complexion, small piercing eyes, and slender eyebrows slanted into the temples, not as rigid as sword eyebrows, but Gives a deep feeling.

Liu Bian glanced at Liu Dai, governor of Yanzhou, and landed on Cao Cao: "Your Excellency is Cao Cao, Captain Xiaoqi?"

Cao Cao was slightly taken aback, as if he hadn't thought that the first sentence that King Hongnong uttered was actually asking himself, not Liu Dai, a Han family clan member with a higher official position and closer relationship.

"Uh"

After a short pause, Cao Cao hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "That's right, I'm here."

Liu Bian nodded with great interest: "I heard that you ambushed Hu Zhen's troops in Bianshui, killed his vanguard general Hua Xiong, and led the allied forces in the direction of Yanjin to storm Sishui Pass, right? "

Cao Cao's eyes brightened suddenly, he was flattered, his eyes were flushed red, and there were faint tears rolling: "I didn't expect that Your Highness knew such details."

Compared with Cao Cao's magnificent second half of his life, the first half of his life seemed simple and pure. His official career was bumpy and he was hit hard, but he did not change his original intention. He was really a clear stream among the princes in the late Han Dynasty.

During Luoyang Northern Wei Dynasty, Cao Cao was determined to rectify the administration of officials, and set up five-color sticks to show strict law enforcement. At that time, the uncle of Lingdi's favorite minister Jian Shuo violated the curfew. Cao Cao was not afraid of power and ordered the death of the stick, which caused the capital to shake.

The eunuch hated him deeply, but he had no choice but to recommend Cao Cao, a stunned young man, as the order of Dunqiu.

When he was a counselor, Cao Cao was not idle. He frantically wrote letters, pointed out the evils of the times, and was outspoken.

After the Yellow Turbans were wiped out, Cao Cao moved to Jinan for meritorious service. Jinan officials corrupted the law and clung to the powerful, and the local sacrifices were extravagant, making the people even poorer.

But Cao Cao is not!
He was still resolute and ruthless in his actions, directly dismissing eight county magistrates on the spot, destroying the ancestral halls, and under high pressure, the atmosphere of Jinan country quickly took on a new look.

However, Cao Cao's methods of governing the world were not appreciated, but he frequently offended his relatives. Fearing that his family would be affected, Cao Cao was disheartened when he was transferred to be the prefect of Dongjun.

In Liu Bian's eyes, Cao Cao spent the first half of his life as a high-spirited young official who defied the powerful, upright and honest. Although the stage was small, it couldn't conceal his demeanor as a capable minister.

According to the analysis of experts from the Military Division Alliance, the battle against Dong was a turning point in Cao Cao's life and a watershed in his life. Since then, the idealistic young man has gradually disappeared, replaced by a realist who values ​​reality and pays attention to interests.

"Of course!"

Liu Bian nodded with great certainty: "Although Gu is in Luyang on the southern line, he is also very concerned about the battle in the direction of Yanjin. Gu is well aware of Captain Cao's performance."

"There were more than [-] soldiers in the place where you and Bao Guoxiang joined forces, but now you have lost more than half of them, and the total force is less than [-]. If you didn't have the desire to help the Han Dynasty, how could you work so hard?"

"Don't worry!"

Liu Bian took a deep breath, and put his hand on his heart: "I keep all of this in my heart. I feel honored to meet you two in Luoyang today. When the hunt for Dong is over, I will definitely reward you."

Cao Cao and Bao Xin were so moved: "This is the duty of a minister, how dare you be greedy for merit."

Liu Dai, who stood upright in the middle, looked slightly embarrassed.

Obviously standing on the main position, he is the highest official position among the three, and he is the only clan member of the Han family.

how
King Hongnong didn't try to win him over immediately, but instead gave such a high evaluation to Cao Cao and Bao Xin.

I, Liu Dai, governor of Yanzhou, can't get into your eyes like this?

Just when Liu Dai was feeling depressed, Liu Bian turned his gaze back to Liu Dai: "Of course, as a clan member of the Han family, Liu Shijun is also a pillar of the country if he is able to challenge Dong throughout the whole process."

As the governor of Yanzhou, Liu Dai will definitely be the target of Dong Zhuo's efforts to woo him. Although Liu Bian will not promise too much to Liu Dai, verbal awards must still be given.

When Liu Dai heard the words, he hurriedly bowed, and opened his mouth with grandiose words: "Dai, as a clan member of the Han family, should take it as his own responsibility to help the Han family. How can we let Dong Zhuopifu be the leader of the court."

Ha ha.

I'm not ashamed!

Although Liu Bian hated such words and deeds, he still maintained a respectful face: "If there are more Han clansmen like Qing and King Chen, how can we be so big in the Han world?"

Liu Dai clasped his hands together, and immediately said sonorously: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I will do my best to protect my Han family from being stolen by Dong Zhuo's thieves."

This is really
A giant in tongue, a dwarf in action.

The expression of determination is sonorous and powerful, but when it comes to the real thing, it is always false and false.

Liu Bian didn't bother to talk nonsense with Liu Dai anymore, he waved his hand to signal him to be quiet, then turned his head and glanced at Xun Yu: "Wen Ruo, ordered Wang Yi to prepare a banquet, and tonight I have to clean up the three generals."

Xun Yu bowed and said softly: "Don't worry, Your Highness, I have made arrangements."

Liu Bian nodded, and liked Xun Yu's thoughtfulness even more: "Very good! Take out our food, and let all the soldiers celebrate together. The victory of the allied forces is a joyous event."

Xun Yu responded, "No."

Immediately.

He bowed out of the big tent, ordered people to deliver food, and entertained the soldiers in the direction of Yanjin.

Cao Cao, Bao Xin and others were overjoyed, and bowed out of the tent.

huh~~~
Out of the big account.

Cao Cao looked up to the sky, staring at the setting sun melting gold, feeling at ease: "Yuncheng, did you see that? Let me say that King Hongnong must be wise!"

"Ah."

Bao Xin nodded, holding a short beard under his jaw, and said with great interest: "King Hongnong is indeed different, unexpected."

Cao Cao was full of joy and self-confidence: "King Hongnong can quickly pull up a team within half a year, and win consecutive battles. How can it be a false name? He must have real talents and real learning."

With a smile on his face, Bao Xin glanced at Cao Cao: "Meng De, did you expect this to happen?"

Cao Cao nodded without hesitation: "That's right! Although King Hongnong is in Luyang and has no communication with us, he can cooperate with each other to bring out the best in each other. Naturally, he is always paying attention to the battle in Yanjin."

"He used the battle of Luyang to drive the overall situation of Dong Dong, and made the allied princes willing to go all out. Such a character, how can he be the generation of Yi. Although King Hongnong is young, he has outstanding talents and is amazing."

"Try to ask:"

As far as this is concerned, Cao Cao said arrogantly: "How can Liu Dai's little trick deceive King Hongnong?"

Bao Xin smiled and said, "Meng De, you are really. It's hard to hide it from me!"

"Don't blame Yuncheng, Cao Moufei deliberately concealed you, but all of this is just inference, without any basis or evidence, how can he say it to you at will."

"You!"

Bao Xin let out a long breath, and said softly: "It's too heavy-hearted."

Cao Cao smiled lightly: "But it's all right now. King Hongnong has indeed not disappointed you and me. This time, we must win a big victory against Dong Zhuo. At that time, our army can enter Chang'an and kill Dong Zhuo. When His Highness returns to the palace, the big man will definitely win. Welcome to the new life."

The two chatted one after another, when they were about to return to the camp.

Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind:

"Munde!"

Cao Cao and Bao Xin both stopped and turned their heads to look back.

but see
A man in a Confucian robe was waving at the two of them.

Cao Cao frowned: "Zhengfu?"

Yuan Zhong stepped forward to meet him, smiling all over his face: "Haha! Meng De, I didn't expect to meet you here. Have all the princes from the direction of Yanjin come here?"

"This"

Cao Cao said with a little regret: "Currently only Cao, Bao Guoxiang, and Liu Shijun are here, but Zhengfu can rest assured that the rest of the princes will come to form an alliance after hearing the news."

"That's right."

Yuan Zhong took a deep breath, paused for a moment, and finally said: "Let's go, go sit with me, since we left Luoyang, we haven't seen each other for at least seven or eight years."

Cao Cao seemed to be nostalgic for the past: "Yes, it has been more than eight years."

Yuan Zhong stretched out his hand to hold Cao Cao and Bao Xin, and rushed to his camp: "Come on, go to my place first, let's have a chat."

Cao Cao frowned: "Zhengfu, His Highness will host a banquet later, and we will discuss it later after the banquet is over."

Yuan Zhong, however, insisted on inviting him and never let go: "I don't know when the banquet will end, let's go back to the camp first, and have a brief chat, so we can't delay the big event, let's go."

"This"

The kindness is hard to turn down, so Cao Cao could only accompany him: "Okay."

But Bao Xin felt that something was wrong, so he quickly gave Cao Cao a wink.

Cao Cao nodded, showing that he knew it well.

Soon.

The two followed Yuan Zhong to a military camp.

Go straight to the back of the big tent of the Chinese army.

really.

The person sitting upright hurriedly stood up to greet them, and cupped their hands in a bow: "Meng De, Yun Cheng, you are expected to come here. The journey is tiring, and it is very hard work. It is not a respect to prepare a little wine."

"So it's Brother Lu."

Cao Cao hastily bowed in return, but there was no surprise on his face.

After all, Yuan Zhong and Yuan Shu both belonged to the princes on the southern front, and both came from the Yuan family in Runan.

Yuan Zhongfei took Cao Cao to his camp to reminisce about the past, and he understood that he wanted to find a way to win him over before the banquet.

Who does he do things for?

It is clear!
It was Yuan Shu, the later general.

"sit."

Yuan Shu waved his hand to signal Cao Cao and Bao Xin to sit down.

After all, Cao Cao was familiar with Yuan Shu, so he really didn't know how to refuse, so he just sat down.

On the other hand, Bao Xin was a man who couldn't rub his eyes, and he especially hated the Yuan brothers' appearance.

Facing Yuan Shu's sincere invitation, he didn't show any face, clasped his fists, and directly refused: "General Yuan, Bao suddenly remembered that there were still some matters in the army that could not be resolved, so he bid farewell, and I hope you will forgive me."

"Ah, this"

Yuan Shu's face turned green and pale, and his expression was extremely embarrassing.

He wanted to try to persuade him to stay, but Bao Xin didn't seem to give him a chance at all, he immediately bowed and left the big tent backwards.

"Ha ha!"

Yuan Shuqiang smiled happily, turned his head and glanced at Cao Cao: "Uh that"

Cao Cao hurriedly helped Bao Xin with a smooth tone: "Don't blame the road, but Yuncheng's army has important matters. Let's talk about our affairs and let him go back to the camp to handle military affairs. If there is a chance in the future, it will not be too late to ask him to visit."

"Ah."

Yuan Shu's expression eased, and he nodded with satisfaction: "Since Meng De said it, I, Yuan Shu, can't force me to stay. Let's talk about our affairs and ignore Yuncheng for the time being. If there is a chance in the future, Shu can invite alone."

Cao Cao bowed, "That's very good."

Yuan Shu turned around and went back to the top, and personally offered a drink to invite: "Come on, let's drink this bottle of wine for Meng De's victory at Sishui Pass."

Cao Cao raised the wine bottle, responded with a faint smile, and tilted his neck, the wine was poured out.

Outside Yuan Shu's camp, Bao Xin waited for a long time, but when he saw that Cao Cao hadn't come out, he gave a soft reprimand and left straight away.

However, it was the later general Yuan Shu, not Cao Cao, who Bao Xin lightly scolded.

He himself still believes in Cao Cao very much, but he doesn't bother with it.

In Yuan Shu's camp.

Three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Yuan Shu felt that the atmosphere was appropriate, so he stopped covering up and went straight to the point: "Meng De, you have made great contributions to the imperial court in the battle of Sishuiguan. Compared with you, we are really pitiful for the allies on the southern front."

"Yes."

Afterwards, Yuan Zhong echoed, "Although the southern front has been victorious in succession, all of them are the achievements of King Hongnong. We and other princes were all tricked by him."

"what?"

Cao Cao was stunned when he heard the words, and couldn't help being curious: "What's going on here?"

At that moment, Yuan Zhong told Cao Cao about the battles of Guangcheng Pass and Dagu Pass on the southern front, "You help us judge the reason, we will lose our troops and lose our generals, but in the end, we have no military exploits. Is this reasonable?"

Cao Cao knew that Yuan Zhong and Yuan Shu were digging a hole for him, but judging from the other party's description, it was indeed somewhat unreasonable, but from the analysis of the battle history, it was indeed King Hongnong who contributed the most.

Cao Cao didn't dare express his opinion lightly, and then said, "What about the Luoyang battle? I heard that today, we won a big victory."

Yuan Shu snorted coldly: "Meng De, it's good if you don't mention Luoyang, but when you mention Luoyang, I will be annoyed. The east, west and south gates of Luoyang are all guarded by King Hongnong, and the north is adjacent to Mang Mountain. I will be in charge."

"But King Hongnong ordered us to wait and seal all the intersections. At the same time, he sent heavy troops to defend. Banners were widely spread in the forest, completely cutting off the possibility of Xiliang Xiaoqi going to battle."

"He fought fiercely in the east and west gates, and his military achievements were softened, but we could only guard Mangshan, fighting with the animals in the forest every day."

"Oh~~~"

Sighing, Yuan Shu held back his anger: "In the battle of Guangcheng Pass, we were the ones who failed to seize the opportunity. In the battle of Dagu Pass, it was because Xu Rong failed to fall for it. I can't blame others."

"But Luo Yang will fight!"

As far as this is concerned, Yuan Shu frowned slightly, with a sullen expression on his face: "King Hongnong made it clear that he wanted to get rid of us and monopolize the credit for destroying Li Jue and Lu Bu. We have tried repeatedly to remonstrate but failed, but King Hongnong never let go."

Cao Cao looked in disbelief.

Although he knew that Yuan Shu and Yuan Zhong would definitely exaggerate in their expressions, but they would not dare to lie about King Hongnong's layout in Luoyang.

this moment.

Cao Cao's impression of King Hongnong was slightly loosened.

If I were a member of the princes on the southern front, I'm afraid I would also be unwilling, right?

"You wait here."

Seeing Cao Cao's expression slightly startled, Yuan Zhong continued to shake his mind: "I'm afraid he will be sent to the north gate like us, to defend Li Jue and Lu Bu from breaking through."

"As for the battle achievements?"

Yuan Zhong snorted softly and shook his head: "It has nothing to do with us."

Cao Cao frowned, lost in thought.

its not right!
As the superior, King Hongnong will surely return to the palace once he succeeds in appealing to Dong, and he will be the emperor at that time.

Sitting as an emperor, why does he need so much credit?
This is totally unreasonable!

If it is said that in the battle of Guangcheng Pass and Dagu Pass, King Hongnong was worried that Yuan Shu would be unreliable and Xu Rong would regard him as a weak point and break it, which would lead to a turn for the worse in the fight against Dong.

Then
After the first battle at Daguguan, Dong Zhuo's defeat was a foregone conclusion.

Why did King Hongnong still do this to Yuan Shu?
According to common sense, at this moment, King Hongnong only needs to command step by step, so why bother to compete with the princes and turn the battle against Dong into a battle of his own, what does this mean to him?

It is impossible for such a wise man as King Hongnong not to understand this truth.

Cao Cao was very sure of this!
But the facts were before his eyes, and Cao Cao couldn't help but not believe it.

Is it difficult?
What is the strategic intention behind King Hongnong's move?
But what is it, can't you tell the princes to listen?
Everyone came here to challenge Dong, with the same goal. If the strategic intentions coincided with it, even if Yuan Shu was unreliable, he would not object to it, right?

not understand!
Cao Cao still can't figure it out!

Of course, even so, Cao Cao would not draw conclusions lightly.

He was very clear about the character of the two brothers Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao, and because he was born in the Yuan family of four generations and three fathers, he always felt superior to others, especially Yuan Shu.

The more pitiful Yuan Shu is now, the more difficult it is to prove that the next thing will be done.

Cao Cao followed Yuan Shu's train of thought, and said in a persuasive way: "It's indeed unfair, but I think King Hongnong's move must have a deep meaning. We should communicate more with King Hongnong."

"Humph!"

Yuan Shu snorted softly, and said disdainfully: "If communication works, why should I wait here? King Hongnong is sure. In the battle of Luoyang, even without us waiting, he can still defeat Li Jue and Lu Bu. That's why he dared to do so." flagrant."

Cao Cao took a deep breath: "Then I wonder how the road is prepared?"

Yuan Shu felt that Cao Cao had already taken the bait, leaned forward slightly, and said with great interest, "May I ask Meng De, since we came here to beg Dong, what is the greatest contribution?"

Without hesitation, Cao Cao said, "Naturally, Dong Zhuo was killed, so there is still a chance."

Before he finished speaking, Cao Cao immediately understood Yuan Shu's thoughts: "Gaolu, don't you want to chase and kill Dong Zhuo?"

"exactly!"

Yuan Shu was very excited, he slapped his thigh fiercely, grinned and said, "Meng De, Dong Zhuo is just a defeated general. Although there are soldiers and horses around him, he is nothing to be afraid of."

"As long as we can gather elites and hunt down Dong Zhuo quickly, I believe we will be able to catch up with him before he rushes back to Chang'an. As long as we kill Dong Zhuo, that will be a great achievement!"

"At that time, no matter whether it is King Hongnong or King Chenliu who will be the emperor, no one can wipe out our military exploits. My uncle is Shanggong Taifu. With his help in the court, Meng De will surely be among the top nine. Sir!"

"This is a god-sent opportunity!"

A faint excitement and greed flickered in Yuan Shu's eyes: "I don't know Mengde, would you like to fight?"

Although Cao Cao had long wanted to kill Dong Zhuo, he had no intention of cooperating with Yuan Shu.

Besides, Yuan Shu's method is too dangerous, and there is no guarantee, the success rate is extremely low.

really!

What Yuan Shu asked for was indeed difficult.

"This"

Cao Cao frowned, hesitating.

He didn't expressly refuse, but asked tentatively: "Dong Zhuo's tent is full of cavalry, even if the road organizes soldiers and horses to chase them down, it may be difficult to catch up with them."

"Meng De can rest assured."

Yuan Shu was clearly prepared: "The scouts from the Shu faction made inquiries. Dong Zhuo slowed down when he learned that King Hongnong had not chased him down, but instead surrounded Luoyang. He should be still in Mianchi now, so it was completely in time."

"Do you have enough cavalry?" Cao Cao wondered.

"no!"

Yuan Shu didn't hide it, and turned to say: "But Meng De, you won a complete victory at Sishui Pass. Presumably, you captured a lot of horses and organized a cavalry to chase and kill. It is not a problem."

Nima!

It turned out that he was staring at his war horse.

Cao Cao could only hehe, and stared at Yuan Shu for a long time, cursing secretly in his heart: "Yuan Shu, Yuan Shu, I didn't expect that you are ugly, but you are very beautiful!"

"Use Luoyang's Shanggong Taifu Yuan Kui as a guarantee, but let me take out all the cavalry to accompany you in chasing and killing Dong Zhuo. You are the sufferer, but you can get the greatest military exploits!"

"Ha ha!"

Cao Cao saw through Yuan Shu's thoughts at a glance: "It's a shame to say that King Hongnong is ruthless, and it would be strange if he wasn't ruthless when facing you. If you don't go into business, it's a big loss for the business world. You're so frankly condescending! "

At this moment, Yuan Shu still didn't know it, and was still silent in his fantasy: "Meng De, you can rest assured that all the officials in Chang'an City are headed by my Yuan family. , it must not be a dream."

"Anyway, the war horse was also captured. Use it to attack Dong Zhuo and get more credit. If we fail, we will not lose, but once we succeed, fame, status, wealth, whatever you want, you will have!"

"This battle!"

Yuan Shu took a deep breath and said very solemnly: "But it's really a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you must think about it clearly, and you must not miss it, otherwise you will regret it for life."

Cao Cao pretended to be hesitant, and clasped his fists at Yuan Shu: "Gaolu, let me think carefully about such a big matter, I have to go back and discuss it with Yuncheng before I can make a final decision."

"it is good!"

Yuan Shu nodded, and warned: "You have to tell Yun Cheng carefully when you go back, each and every one of you is just a small prime minister of Jinan, too inferior, if this battle is successful, with his ability, I, Yuan Shu, will guarantee that he will be in the center."

Cao Cao got up slowly: "Okay, Cao has remembered, and I will leave now."

Yuan Shu personally sent it out of the tent: "Meng De, go slowly."

　There are a lot of things to do today, so Chapter 1 comes later! 6k here.

　　
　
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