The first general of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 168 'Buy' Come to Pan Zhang
"Mr. Zhen, I've already said everything I need to say. My lord came here with sincerity, and I ask the old man to think about it. If not...hehe..."

Xun You slowly took a sip of the tea in the cup, then said leisurely.

"How can a mere second son of the Yuan family compare with my lord? Even Yuan Shao, who wants to destroy Yuan Shu and deal with Black Mountain, can still be an enemy of my lord? What's more, my lord was sealed by the emperor himself. Jizhou Mu, and Yuan Shao stealing Jizhou, and now the Yuan family has a rebellious person like Yuan Shu, and the reputation of the four generations and three princes of the Yuan family has been completely ruined, the old man should understand."

It has to be said that Xun You has quite a villainous temperament at this time.

"This……"

But for Xun You's words, the whole Zhen family didn't feel much anger, instead they felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

The members of the Zhen family are not stupid, they understand the meaning of Xun You's arrival this time, but they also know that once they agree, it means betraying Yuan Shao, and it is hard to say what the consequences will be.

For the Zhen family in Zhongshan, even if Wei Tao and Yuan Shao go to war, it is impossible to reach Zhongshan County so quickly. What will the Zhen family do then?
As for still responding to the Yuan family, Yuan Shao is now surrounded by enemies as Xun You said, and the reputation of the Yuan family is also greatly damaged. Once Jizhou is captured by Wei Tao, the Zhen family will also have no good results.

The Zhen family was in a dilemma. In fact, it was not only the Zhen family that was in trouble, the whole Jizhou was like this.

Wei Tao has already shown that he wants to enter Jizhou, and he will definitely use it in the military in the end, and Wei Tao has a great reputation now, and he has never lost a battle so far, even the Huns were defeated by Wei Tao, and now it has been rumored , Naturally, it is shocking in people's hearts.

At this time, in Ye City, after receiving the news, all civil servants and generals gathered, but the ones sitting at the top were two young men.

"To the third son, although Wei Tao is brave, he only knows how to be fierce. Just now he lost his battle with the Xiongnu. He didn't know that he was resting and trying to invade Jizhou. This is asking for death!"

A scribe said as soon as he cupped his hands, this person is none other than Yuan Shao's confidant counselor.

"This time when Wei Tao came, he must have led the entire army of Bingzhou, but it was only [-] to [-] people. If the young master can lead the army to fight at this time and defeat them in one fell swoop, it will not only show that the credit is due to the lord, but also to eliminate future troubles for the lord. It is even possible to counterattack and enter Bingzhou in one fell swoop, and directly capture Bingzhou."

"Shen Zhengnan's words are different!"

Although Yuan Shao's counselors were all wise, they did not agree with each other. Seeing that the judge asked Yuan Shang to lead the army to fight, one counselor immediately stood up to oppose.

This person is also Yuan Shao's confidant advisor, Guo Tu.

"Not to mention that Wei Tao is a good fighter, he can almost win every battle, just now, the lord is the one who transferred the elite soldiers from Jizhou to the front line of Yangzhou. If he turns back at this time, wouldn't it be a waste of money and food? Once we start a war with Wei Tao, who could possibly The enemy? Now it is time to stick to it. The lord is very popular in Jizhou. It is not because Wei Tao can shake it. With the high wall and thick walls, Wei Tao must be inferior. It will definitely be defeated, and then directly drive into Bingzhou, and you can get the land of Bingzhou!"

"Hmph! Then Wei Tao is very good at using troops, so there is no reason why he didn't prepare enough. How long will he hold on like this? After a long time, won't it make people feel that the lord is not as good as Wei Tao?"

The judge immediately angrily reprimanded Guo Tu. Hearing this, the two brothers Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang who sat at the head were a little bit ashamed and angry.

Yuan Shao had the best face, since Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang were his sons, so was he. Hearing rumors that Yuan Shao was not as good as Wei Tao, Qi Qi immediately became annoyed.

"Huh! Shenzhengnan, you don't need to be alarmist. The land of Bingzhou is vast and sparsely populated, even if there is food, how much is there? If you persist for a few months at most, Wei Tao will retreat! At that time, you don't need to spend much money on food and soldiers. Got Bingzhou, how can the world not praise the lord for having a son like this?"

The audit was strong, and Guo Tu was also not weak, and immediately retorted.

"On the contrary, it is you. Now that the lord is using his troops, if you rush to attack, even if you can win, under the impact of the Bingzhou cavalry, how many soldiers will I in Jizhou hurt? If you ruin the lord's affairs for a mere Wei Tao, Can you bear it?"

As the judge and Guo Tu fought repeatedly, other people also opened their mouths, either supporting the judge or supporting Guo Tu.

In fact, it will be so, and it is also related to Yuan Shao.

Everyone knows that Yuan Shao is now in his prime, and has three sons, and all three sons are adults, but Yuan Shao has not established his heir.

According to common sense, the heir is naturally the eldest son Yuan Tan, but Yuan Shao prefers the third son Yuan Shang, but the reputation of abandoning the elder and establishing the younger is really bad, so Yuan Shao did not immediately do so.

Therefore, Yuan Shao's subordinates were also divided into several factions, and each supported one person. Among them, the judge was to support Yuan Shang, so he wanted Yuan Shang to lead the army so that he could make great contributions.

It is natural to abolish the elders and establish the young, but abolishing the elders and establishing the virtuous makes people unable to say anything.

It's just that Guo Tu also knew the idea of ​​trial and match, but Guo Tu supported Yuan Tan, so it's naturally obstructing him now.

Of course, if it's just that, it's nothing, but Yuan Xi and Yuan Shang are just as scheming and unresolved as Yuan Shao, and they don't know what to do when the two factions are fighting for a while.

It can be said that the people here have no way to rely on Wei Tao's response for a while.

Contrary to the Yuan family in Jizhou, after Wei Tao's order, Bingzhou had already moved with all its strength, and began to prepare for the invasion of Jizhou.

At this time, Zhou Yu also returned in a hurry.

"Elder brother wants to seize Bingzhou, it seems that the younger brother is coming back at the right time."

Zhou Yu smiled as soon as he entered the hall, and then introduced the person next to him to Wei Tao.

"This time when I went south to Jingxiang, I saw many heroes, but unfortunately, they all thought that I was useless in the north, so they hesitated to come. This Pan Zhang and Pan Wengui had a good relationship with my disciples, and they were willing under my persuasion. Take refuge in your brother."

"Pan Zhang has met the lord."

The burly man immediately stepped forward, bowed to Wei Tao and said.

"My lord, although Pan Zhang grew up in the south, his ability to fight cavalry is definitely not weak. Even cavalry and infantry are not inferior to others. Please let me know."

Wei Tao didn't mind Pan Zhang being so straightforward.

After all, Wei Tao can understand that the temperament of warriors has always been like this, and Wei Tao can also think of it. I am afraid that this is because Pan Zhang is afraid that he will think that he can only fight in water.

"Hehe... I was also born in the army. As soon as I saw General Pan, I knew that the general was a brave man, so I could trust him. But the general is new here, and I can't accept a high position. How about I ask you to be a school lieutenant first?"

Wei Tao immediately said with a smile, saying that he didn't deserve a high position, but for a white Pan Zhang, he was directly appointed as a school lieutenant, which can be said to be unprecedented.

"Thank you, my lord, for your consideration! Thank you, Gongjin, for your recommendation!"

Naturally, Pan Zhang also knew it, and immediately he was overjoyed, bowing to Wei Tao again and again, and then thanking Zhou Yu.

Obviously, from Pan Zhang's point of view, Wei Tao paid so much attention to Zhou Yu.

"Hehe... the general also knows that now I am the shepherd of Jizhou, but Yuan Shao has stolen Jizhou, so I am afraid that it is necessary to use weapons. The general just came when he needed to make meritorious deeds. Time is tight, and I am afraid that the general needs to act immediately."

Wei Tao smiled and didn't explain, the reason why he was directly appointed as the school lieutenant was naturally because Pan Zhang himself was also a person with a long history.

Pan Zhang is also a famous general of Soochow in history.

"Promise! Pan Zhang will definitely live up to my lord's expectations!"

Hearing that there was a war happening, Pan Zhang was even more excited. He knew that if he wanted to gain a foothold quickly, there was nothing better than winning a few battles, and he immediately clasped his fists and saluted.

"In this case, there is not much time, so please prepare quickly."

"promise!"

Pan Zhang also knew that fighting is not a child's play, not to mention that Pan Zhang has just arrived and has no prestige in the army at all. Wei Tao's order is just right for Pan Zhang. Tao was very grateful.

"How did Gongjin persuade Pan Wengui to come to agree with him?"

After Pan Zhang went down, Wei Tao asked Zhou Yu with a smile.

"I think that although he is brave and talented, he dared to come from a distance of thousands of miles, but he did not care about the solicitation of Sun Ce, Cao Cao and others. Gong Jin also put a lot of effort into it?"

Even if they want to seek refuge, it is rare for someone to come to Bingzhou from the land of Jingxiang.

Originally, even Wei Tao didn't have too many expectations for Zhou Yu's trip, but Zhou Yu really gave him a surprise.

"Hehe...it's a coincidence."

Hearing Wei Tao's question, Zhou Yu immediately laughed lightly.

"My original purpose of this trip was to observe the strength of the Jingxiang Navy, and also to get to know the well-known Jiangdong little overlord Sun Ce. I didn't want to meet Pan Wengui in Jiujiang. At that time, Pan Wengui was penniless, but he was eating and drinking in a hotel Drinking is hated by the shopkeeper of the hotel. Seeing that he has a bit of courage, I got a drink account for him, and I got acquainted with him."

"If that's the case, I'm afraid he won't come with Gongjin, right?"

Wei Tao smiled slightly, knowing that Zhou Yu still had something to say.

"Brother really sees it clearly. At that time, Pan Wengui was preparing to join Sun Ce. With his bravery, he could be appointed as a boss once he joined the army. This is why the shopkeeper tolerated him. But during the conversation, I found that He is quite greedy for property, so he used it as a lure, and his lord attached great importance to it, but in the end Pan Wengui obediently followed me."

Only then did Wei Tao understand, no wonder Zhou Yu's expression was a bit weird just now, it turned out that Pan Zhang was almost 'bought' by Zhou Yu with money!
"Gong Jin is in business, and I'm afraid he will be a wealthy businessman in the world. It's very lucky to be able to get Gong Jin's help! Very lucky!"

Thinking of this, even with Wei Tao's current disposition, he couldn't help shaking his head and said softly.

If such generals can be bought with money, I am afraid that the princes of the world will not be stingy, but how many cases like this are there?
Anyway, with Wei Tao's current position of power, he has only seen an example like Pan Zhang.

"Gongjin, now you also know that I want to take Jizhou and connect Jizhou and Bingzhou into one, thinking that I will meet the Huns in the future. I don't know if you think it's time?"

"It's the right time."

Hearing Wei Tao talk about business with a serious face, the smile on Zhou Yu's face disappeared immediately, and he also answered in a serious voice.

"Nowadays the world is full of chaos, and the princes are fighting. If Bingzhou doesn't make a plan early, it will be planned by others. This time, even if the public doesn't mention it, after I return, I will definitely suggest it to the Lord."

"I don't know what Gongjin has planned?"

Wei Tao nodded slightly, and then asked directly.

"United Montenegrin Army."

Zhou Yu already knew about Xun You's proposal before, so he didn't say much, but directly said what Xun You didn't say.

"No matter how the Black Mountain army is in Youzhou, under the attack of Yuan Shao, Jizhou has been defeated one after another. Most of Jizhou has fallen into Yuan Shao's hands. It is also very possible that the army will withdraw from Jizhou."

"Will the Black Mountain Army join us?"

Wei Tao didn't say a word, his goal is also Jizhou, and sooner or later he will be an enemy of the Black Mountain Army, but Zhang Ning can't see this?
"Brother, this matter is not difficult. Although Yuan Shao has transferred all the elite soldiers and generals to the front line of Yangzhou, the battle between Jizhou and the Black Mountain Army has never stopped. If he is really unwilling, then I will The army is to attack the Heishan army first, and after the Heishan army has been expelled from Jizhou, what about a showdown with Yuan Jun?"

Zhou Yu smiled and said calmly.

"The reason why Gongda doesn't talk about the Black Mountain Army is probably because he is waiting for me to return. After all, I have an old relationship with the Black Mountain Army, and I am the only one who is most suitable to talk to him."

Hearing Zhou Yu's words, Wei Tao finally understood why Xun You didn't say much about the Black Mountain Army, because he was waiting for Zhou Yu's arrival.

"Is Gongjin sure?"

For Zhou Yu, Wei Tao naturally believed, but at this time he still had to ask.

"It is indeed certain, but the current Black Mountain Army is constantly absorbing the original Yellow Turban disciples. I am afraid that they do not remember the master's ability, so they need to borrow someone from the master for help."

Zhou Yu responded with a slight smile, with a sense of confidence in his tone.

"Okay, who is it?"

Wei Tao directly responded first and then asked.

"Dian Wei."

"Dian Wei, you are traveling with Gong Jin, remember, what Gong Jin says is my word. And if there is anything wrong, you should protect Gong Jin when he comes back first, and you can put other things aside."

Hearing that Dian Wei was wanted, Wei Tao couldn't help feeling a little relieved, with Dian Wei's help, he thought there would be no problem, so he immediately gave the order to Dian Wei beside him.

"No! Dianwei complies!"

Dian Wei responded immediately!

(End of this chapter)