Chapter Eighty-Five: The Alliance
After Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo, he fled alone, and finally returned to his hometown of Chenliu...... At this time, his father was no longer a lieutenant in the court, and when he heard that Cao Cao had failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo and escaped, he was immediately surprised and delighted. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ο½iqugeγ ο½ο½fo
"My son, you are so bold! This Dong Zhuo is a jackal, why did you provoke him! β
Cao Cao didn't care, and said: "He Dong Zhuo is a jackal, and I, Cao Cao, am a tiger, why be afraid?" β
"He plotted to usurp the throne, but he was a thief of the country, and everyone was punished for it...... Father, the son is ready to scatter all the family wealth and raise troops to fight against Dong, and he hopes that his father will support him. β
Cao Song saw his son's ambition, and immediately slapped his thigh and laughed.
"Good...... My son is worthy of being the person that Gong Qiao fancies, such a righteous act, why not support you for your father. β
After that, Cao Song not only sold all his family property, but also introduced Wei Zi, a local tyrant who was left by Chen at that time, to Cao Cao, and for a time Cao Cao's strength rose sharply, and his subordinates also received a lot of fierce generals.
As soon as the article came out, the world responded...... In mid-May, in the camp of the Sour Jujube Alliance, Cao Cao, Yuan Shao and other eighteen princes gathered, and Gongsun Zhan was standing behind the three Taoyuan brothers.
"Today, we are here to discuss the appropriateness of directors...... I would also like to ask you to express your opinions. β
Cao Cao made a gesture to the princes present, his face showed joy, there were a lot of people who came, if they worked together, were they afraid that this matter of asking for Dong would not work?
Yuan Shao was the first to stand up and said: "Today, Meng De summoned everyone, this alliance is like a heart, so I recommend Meng De as the leader of this alliance and lead the princes of the Eighteen Roads to fight against thieves together." β
As soon as this remark came out, most people responded, but some people expressed opposition, such as Wang Kuang in Hanoi and Han Fu in Jizhou.
Cao Cao saw it in his eyes, and naturally understood Yuan Shao's intentions, and hurriedly said with a smile: "Brother Benchu said that I Cao Cao, how can I Cao Cao, this position of the leader of the alliance is absolutely unacceptable, but...... Brother Ben's suggestion is not bad, if the princes of the Eighteen Roads are their own masters, it will speed up Dong Zhuo's heart. β
"the suggestion...... It is most appropriate for the first brother to take the position of the leader of this alliance. β
After Cao Cao finished speaking, Yuan Shao still wanted to shirk it, and Cao Cao continued: "You Yuan family is the fourth generation and the third duke, and the protΓ©gΓ©s and former officials are all over the world, with the first brother serving as the leader of this alliance, no one should have an opinion!" β
Cao Cao's later sentence was particularly loud, which made Wang Kuang, Han Fu and other people who disagreed blush, but then they returned to normal, they looked down on Cao Cao's birth, so they deliberately embarrassed, and this time they were slapped in the face.
Yuan Shao pretended to shirk, but in fact, he couldn't be beautiful in his heart, being the leader of the eighteenth road princes was a big boost to his prestige, as for whether he could succeed in courting Dong, it was really secondary.
"Since you are warmly invited, then Yuan is disrespectful." Yuan Shao smiled all over his face, but saw his younger brother Yuan Shu's face full of displeasure, and then said: "Since this is the case, then you will unify the grain and grass, and distribute it according to your needs when the time comes, and this task will be handed over to my brother Lu Lu to take over, do you have any opinions?" β
Yuan Shao has just taken office as the leader of the alliance, and it is recommended by everyone, this first appointment always has to give some face, although everyone is a little reluctant, but still nodded and agreed.
And Yuan Shu ...... Originally, he was unhappy that he was snatched away by his brother because of this position of alliance leader, but when he saw Yuan Shao giving himself a fat difference so good, his face suddenly improved a lot.
"In that case...... Then it is better to be respectful than to obey fate. Yuan Shu smiled and waved at everyone in the room, and the matter was settled.
"Brother Huang, it seems that the Allied camp is in front, and it looks quite powerful."
At three miles from the camp of the Alliance Army, a team of several hundred people appeared in front of him, and it was Zhang Dashan, who was belated, who came this time...... He actually only led a team of 500 people, which was his trump card army, the Divine Sword Soldier Phalanx.
It's not that he doesn't want to bring more, and it's not that he deliberately pretends to be forced, it's just that the land of Hanzhong has just been pacified, and although the local powerful forces are not worth mentioning, after Zhang Dashan's soldiers and horses are separated, there is indeed not much left.
Moreover, this time he just came to fish in troubled waters, with Dong Zhuo's character, I am afraid that the young emperor Liu Wei is already fierce and unlucky...... He also knew that although the princes of the Eighteen Roads were under the slogan of King Qin, they were actually coming to see if Liu Wei was dead.
If they die, then they can blatantly divide the forces, which is the ultimate goal.
Zhang Dashan's purpose is actually similar, but he is a little more noble, he is here to mix qualifications...... The entire alliance army, I'm afraid that Cao Cao is alone, really thinks about King Qin.
Zhang Dashan came to the front of the camp, and the soldiers guarding the camp shouted loudly.
"Who is coming, this is the camp of the Alliance Army, and the idle people should leave as soon as possible, otherwise we will not be blamed."
Zhang Dashan's eyes signaled, and Li Wei on the side hurriedly stood up.
"This is Hanzhong's Taishou Zhang Dashan, I heard that there is a Dong alliance here, and I specially brought troops to help in the war, and I hope to report and let us in."
The garrison soldier glanced at Zhang Dashan, and then at the five hundred soldiers behind him who were not even in armor, and immediately disdainful in his heart, but he did not show it on his face, and said, "Then you wait a minute, I will go and inform your lords." β
Yuan Shao was deploying strategic tasks at the moment, and Cao Cao listened without saying a word on the side, and he worked hard for a while...... They have already finalized Sun Jian as the vanguard to attack Bishui Pass, which is also known as Tiger Prison Pass...... At this time, the account is reported.
"General Cao, there is a person from outside the camp, claiming to be the Taishou of Hanzhong, bringing five hundred soldiers, saying that he is here to crusade against Dong Zhuo."
"Oh...... What is this person's last name? β
"General Hui...... This person called himself Zhang Dashan. β
"Haha...... A pariah with five hundred remnants of soldiers also wanted to come to ask Dong, and he really laughed off his big teeth. β
After Yuan Shu finished speaking loudly, a burst of laughter suddenly sounded in the tent.
"Tell them to...... We don't need them here. Yuan Shao waved his hand, ready to drive people, in their place, which way the princes' soldiers and horses are not tens of thousands, five hundred soldiers...... Is it for fun?
The princes were happy, but there were two people who did not laugh, one of them was naturally Cao Cao...... As the initiator of the alliance, he was already a little disappointed in these princes, but for the sake of big things, he still tolerated it.
In addition to Cao Cao, the other people who didn't laugh were Liu Bei and the others...... Not only did they not smile, but their faces were very ugly.
Because...... There are not many people they bring, only a thousand village warriors, if they are not attached to Gongsun Zhan's account, I am afraid they will also be treated like this.
"It's a guest from afar...... Since this is called Zhang Dashan's Hanzhong...... Taishou is here, so let's ask him to enter the account and talk! β