Volume 5 The Flame of the Burning Man Chapter 86 The Brothers' Wall
In the slightly gloomy tent, the two sat opposite each other, and under the occasional touch of their sharp eyes, it seemed to rub out a little spark.
"Didn't you say you wanted to be open and honest?" Yuan Shu's voice finally sounded a little impatiently: "The military aircraft has been busy recently, you might as well have something to say!" β
"Do you remember the promise of the day?" Yuan Shao said lightly.
Yuan Shu hesitated slightly, nodded and said: "Of course....... in the future, you and I will divide the north and the south, you will be the eldest brother, the emperor of the Dengbo clan, and I will be the emperor of the Zhong clan!" β
"Very good, since you still remember, then ......" Yuan Shao's face gradually softened: "At present, our opportunity has come, I will, immediately go all out to defeat Luoyang!" β
"Is it that easy?" Yuan Shuqi said: "We have been frustrated in our attacks for several days, and because we take into account the integrity of the imperial capital and the face of the Son of Heaven, we don't even dare to use the catapult much, how can we attack it?" β
"Attack!" Yuan Shao said categorically: "I don't want to hide it from you, I still have an internal response in the Dong army, and it is not difficult to open the city gate at night...... As for catapults, don't worry about it anymore! Let's launch a night attack tonight! β
There was a cold smile on his lips: "As long as we use catapults to attack one place with all our might, it will inevitably attract the main forces of the Dong army." At that time, I will personally lead the elite to the city gate that should be defended and enter Luoyang in one fell swoop! β
"It's not appropriate to do that, right?" Yuan Shu was a little surprised and said: "The Son of Heaven is still in the city, and there are countless ministers of the court, so he will be blamed for attacking indiscriminately.......
"You say Liu Xie? After tonight, he will no longer be the Son of Heaven! Yuan Shaomu said expressionlessly: "I still plan to support Liu Yu as the emperor!" β
"What did you say?" Yuan Shu stood up in shock: "On that day, you and my brother have already recognized Liu Xie's status as the Son of Heaven in public, wouldn't it make the world laugh at such a reversal?" β
"Shame?" Yuan Shao stood up with a "whoop" and sneered: "Liu Xie connived at Dong Zhuo to slaughter our Yuan family, and even the Taifu died!" If I continue to support such a faint king, I will make the world laugh! β
"I'll tell you one more thing!" He said with gloomy eyes: "He Hao said that Dong Zhuo plans to move the capital to Chang'an!" β
"Move the capital to Chang'an?" Yuan Shu's face also changed: "No wonder you are in a hurry to capture Luoyang!" Once the Son of Heaven arrives in Chang'an, we will no longer be able to control him! β
"Uncontrollable. You don't have to control it! Yuan Shao said sharply: "Don't you think this is a godsend? We can spread the news that Dong Zhuo intends to force the Son of Heaven to abdicate, but he wants to change the dynasty in Chang'an...... In this way, it will cause a sensation in the world, and we can take the opportunity to conquer Luoyang, kill Dong Zhuo first, and then abolish Liu Xie, the deep hatred of Yixue Taifu and He Hao! β
"The original ......" Yuan Shu stared at Yuan Shao's somewhat terrifying face, and suddenly understood: "You, you don't want to avenge Taifu and He Hao so simply...... You're trying to take advantage of this opportunity. Subvert the Han family in one fell swoop, right? β
"What? You're scared! Yuan Shao sneered: "Since you still want to be the emperor of the Zhong family, do you dare to make a bet with me?" β
"I ...... I can't agree! Yuan Shu took a deep breath: "You and my brother's oath to support Liu Xie is especially in my ears, how can you turn your face and do such an unfaithful and unrighteous thing?" How will the world perceive us? β
Seeing Yuan Shao listening with a blank face, he didn't seem to have the intention of immediately objecting, and persuaded again: "Originally, although the Han family was gone, judging from the inscriptions of the princes from all over the world in recent days to support the Son of Heaven, the prestige of the Han Dynasty is still there, and we will take advantage of the momentum of the last Son of Heaven." You will surely become a nameless king of the ripper in troubled times! By then...... It's the waterway! β
He suddenly laughed: "When the time comes, forbearance, you will be a masterpiece of a generation!" Thinking back then, didn't Wang Mang still be the 'Duke of An Han' for eight years! β
"So, you oppose my deposition today!" Yuan Shao still had an expressionless expression.
"Not bad!" Yuan Shu nodded resolutely and said, "I am not only against the deposition of today. I also advise you not to think of promoting Liu Yu as the emperor again! β
"Why is that?" Yuan Shao said with a surprised face: "That day, in front of the two armies, you obviously took the initiative to support Liu Yu!" β
"This time, that time!" Yuan Shu smiled and said: "I was afraid that the Son of Heaven would completely become Dong Zhuo's puppet that day, so I made this decision!" Now. Since the Son of Heaven and Dong Zhuo are not of the same heart and one mind, why should we be willing to risk the condemnation of the world......"
"Taifu was killed, and the Son of Heaven is to blame!" Yuan Shao said senranly: "At this time, it is a good time for us to wait for the Yuan clan to publicly raise the banner of revenge. We can take advantage of the sympathy of the people of the world for our Yuan family to plant the infamy of killing loyal ministers on Liu Xie...... Think about Wu Zixu's story, what does it mean to be willing to risk the world's disapproval? β
"Taifu knew that Dong Zhuo was the bane, but he couldn't bear to leave because of the Son of Heaven, and finally died tragically in the hands of Dong Zhuo!" Yuan Shu didn't give an inch: "The people of the world will only see the loyalty and courage of my Yuan family and the cruelty of Dong Zhuo because of this, if you raise the banner of revenge and depose Liu Xieli and Liu Yu, then our Yuan family will become the public enemy of the world!" β
"I don't understand!" Yuan Shao narrowed his eyes and looked at Yuan Shu, and said lightly: "Since you want to be the emperor so much, why would you oppose Liu Yu as the emperor?" It must be known that as long as he takes the lead in setting an example, the princes of the world will definitely follow suit, and I don't know how many people are called emperors and how many people are called kings...... As long as the world is in chaos, then everything must rely on strength to speak, this is the dawn of you and me to achieve the division of the north and the south! β
"Liu Yu? What virtue is he? Yuan Shu looked up to the sky and smiled: "Aren't you afraid that you will make him the emperor today, and you will be destroyed by others tomorrow?" β
"That's what you really want to say!" Yuan Shao's eyes were as sharp as knives suddenly, and he said in a cold voice: "You are so optimistic about Liu Yu because you have reached some tacit understanding with Gongsun Zhan, right?" β
Yuan Shu's laughter suddenly stopped, his eyes suddenly gloomy, and when he stared at Yuan Shao, he had become full of vigilance, like a hunter facing a fierce beast.
"Looks like I guessed right!" Yuan Shao gritted his teeth and said: "He Hao told me before he died that the Son of Heaven had secretly issued an edict to entitle Liu Yu to supervise the affairs of the six states, and to oversee the affairs of You, He, Qing, Ji, Yan, and Xu, but he worshiped Gongsun Zan as a former general, and sealed Yihou, and pretended to supervise the affairs of You, He, Qing, and Hebei...... Dong Zhuo resorted to such a naΓ―ve plan to drive away the tiger and devour the wolf, it is really ridiculous to the world! β
"And you!" He glared at Yuan Shu fiercely and said, "You've already understood the mystery early in the morning, right?" No wonder he still supported Liu Yu the day before yesterday, but now he abandons him like a! What benefits did Gongsun Chan promise you? β
"Humph! Is it necessary to say it so badly?" Seeing that he had torn his face, Yuan Shu calmed down instead, and he slowly sat back and said, "Originally, you didn't want to pretend in front of me, who can you hide from your little caution?" You and Liu Yu have always had a close relationship, and your foundation is in Jizhou, of course I hope he can take power...... And the trick of you and Liu Yu secretly joining forces to suppress Gongsun Zan in the north is also well known! β
He suddenly slapped the case and shouted, "Don't you know my relationship with Gongsun Zhan? Are you doing this on purpose against me? β
"It's said that it's you and my brother who divide the north and the south, but now you put your hand on my land......" Yuan Shao's eyes were about to erupt into flames: "You still have the face to blame me?" Do you not intend to fulfill your previous covenant? β
"It's you who are unkind first, and you are the one who doesn't follow the agreement!" Yuan Shu simply turned his face and said: "I have made many concessions before, and I even openly regarded you as the leader of the alliance, which can be said to have given you enough face in front of the world...... And you have no way to command, and you are passive everywhere, almost making the southern eagle squeezed with nowhere to stay! β
He held the desk with both hands, and stared at Yuan Shao with a pair of fierce eyes: "Take a look!" The Taifu who has always supported you is finished, and the sexagenary branch that you have worked hard for many years is also over...... That's right! Isn't that Dong Zhuo exactly what you and Taifu supported together? It's ridiculous, he's now a big problem for you! Like you, a mediocre talent with great ambitions and talents, who has lost ground in advance and retreat, what face continues to compare with me? β
"Yuan Shu!" Yuan Shao kicked open the few in front of him, and said angrily: "For so many years, you have been degrading and secretly deceiving me, and you have repeatedly destroyed my reputation in front of outsiders!" He also painstakingly married the Yang family and conspired together to deal with me and the Heavenly Stems Branch...... Do you think I don't dare touch you? β
"You just have to move! Let the world see the true face of your Yuan Benchu! Yuan Shu also kicked over the case, and pointed at Yuan Shao without giving in and scolded: "Despicable villain, I used the excuse of mourning my uncle and aunt, but in fact, I was afraid of the disaster of the party, and I just became a shrinking turtle for six years!" How could my Yuan family have such a spineless waste like you! β
Yuan Shaomeng's figure flickered, and he hissed as if he was a little out of control: "What did you say? What did you say? If I hadn't sacrificed myself back then, and even lost my wife's life, would our Yuan family still be where it is today? Can you still have today? How dare you say such a thing! β
Yuan Shu also seemed to be speechless, so he had to sneer: "Yes! That's why Taifu will be sorry for you and spare no effort to support you! β
He laughed to himself: "So what am I? Over the years, I have come to this day on my own, but have I ever relied on your half-fingers? β
Yuan Shao gasped heavily, stared at a pair of blood-red eyes and said, "I only want to ask you, have you made up your mind to be my enemy?" β
"Don't worry! Taifu has gone, and our Yuan family can't withstand the consequences of internal coaxing at present! Yuan Shu was silent for a long time, and suddenly turned around and went out: "Didn't you tell me not to meddle in the affairs of the north?" Good! Tomorrow I will lead the troops to retreat back to Nanyang, it is better to be suspicious here! β
In Yuan Shao's murderous gaze, he walked to the tent and suddenly turned around and sneered: "But I also want to tell you, I will never let you support Liu Yu!" (To be continued......)