At this time, many princes had gathered in the big tent, and the lords of all forces gathered together, so naturally it would not be like a gathering between ordinary people, and as soon as everyone sat down, they found the princes related to them according to their own plans, or made friends or tempted, and there was indeed a commotion in the big tent because of this. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

However, since the conversation between people is not out of real friendship, it is inevitable that it will not be possible to talk for a long time, and soon the princes will say what they are going to say, and after they want to say it, the scene suddenly cooled down, and it should have started to discuss many matters of Dong at this time, but it could not begin.

"Haven't you come yet?" Gongsun Zhan couldn't hold his breath at first, he didn't have anything to say to the other princes, he only came to crusade against Dong Zhuo.

Cao Cao shook his head apologetically and said, "Bohai Yuan was originally far away from the land of this alliance, and it might be later. ”

Everyone also nodded understandingly, after all, it is not necessary to gather people today, marching and fighting is not better than a child's house, the gathering of soldiers, the settlement of the rear, the planning of the baggage and the various considerations on the march are not arranged in a moment and a half, Cao Cao sent a letter to the princes five days ago, and everyone has been preparing for a long time, and they have just arrived at this moment.

Most people can express their understanding, but Yuan Shu said in a non-yin and non-yang manner: "The Shu family just doesn't know how to be polite, so many people are waiting for him." ”

“……”

Cao Cao silently shifted his gaze to other places, ignoring Yuan Shu's words, and the others had already understood Yuan Shu's style, and none of them accosted him.

"Bohai is too guarded, and Yuan Shao, the Marquis of Qixiang, has arrived."

As soon as Cao Cao heard that Yuan Shao had arrived, he laughed and greeted him, just in time for the curtain to be lifted, and Yuan Shao walked in.

"Hahahaha, I'm waiting for you."

When Yuan Shao saw Cao Cao, he couldn't help but think of the separation of Luoyang that day, but this was not the time to sigh, Yuan Shao heard the reminder in Cao Cao's words, and immediately gave a round of salute to everyone present, and said apologetically: "The road is far away, there is some delay, and I am ashamed to ask you to wait here." ”

The people present are not fools, and they don't have a character like Yuan Shu who everyone wants to offend, of course, they all spoke out to Yuan Shao not to care.

"Everyone," Cao Cao said to everyone while standing in the center of the big tent, "since the people have arrived, then without further ado, this meeting alliance to defeat the thief Dong Zhuozi is a big matter, and there are many things that need to be discussed by everyone......

It was already getting into the night, and the cold wind in the night blew the torches on the city wall, and Hua Xiong stood on the water gate and quietly watched the fire light from the direction of the sour jujube in the distance.

"It looks like the Confederates have arrived."

"That's right," Li Su stood beside Hua Xiong and nodded, this time he was stationed at Bishui Pass, in order to prevent the enemy from plotting, Dong Zhuo specially sent Li Su to partner with Hua Xiong, "According to the report from the spies, the princes of the Eighteenth Route have been assembled, and Yuan Shao has been elected as the leader of the alliance, and I believe that the siege will begin soon." ”

Hua Xiong snorted coldly: "Eighteen road princes? Eighteen road dogs. ”

Li Su didn't respond, they were all old colleagues, Li Su knew that Hua Xiong's words were said to the soldiers to improve morale, these eighteen soldiers and horses gathered together for nearly a million, and Hua Xiong was not the first time to lead the troops, how could he not know the horror of his power.

Hua Xiong and Li Su finished inspecting the city tower together, returned to the Guannai barracks, and immediately called their cronies.

"Go and report the situation to the Taishi, saying that the enemy army of the Eighteenth Route has reached Bishui Pass."

The cronie took the command and departed.

Dong Zhuo listened to the military situation and replied to the person who came to report: "I already know that Lu Bu has led an army of 200,000 to garrison the Tiger Prison, you go and inform Huaxiong, if the enemy continues to attack the city, you can ask Lu Bu for help, if necessary, you can abandon the pass and defend the Tiger Prison with Lu Bu." ”

"No."

Hua Xiong received Dong Zhuo's reply, and he had a plan in his heart, and immediately put into pre-battle preparations with peace of mind to deal with the attack that the enemy army might come at any time.

The distance is far away, the news has come and gone and the night has been deep, Huaxiong and the sour jujube are far away in the Bishui Guanzhong in order to prepare for the battle all night, and at this time there are two people in the sour jujube camp who did not sleep......

Cao Cao ordered people to prepare utensils for eating and drinking, and looked at Yuan Shao, who suddenly came to his residence with great interest.

"Why did you choose me as the leader of the alliance?"

Yuan Shaoyi sat down, opened his mouth without reminiscing, and asked directly.

Cao Cao smiled helplessly, looking at Yuan Shao in front of him at this moment, as if he saw that when he had just come to Luoyang with filial piety, Yuan Shao at that time was already different from Yuan Shao who played when he was a child, but he got along for many years, and the friendship was still deep, until he said goodbye to Luoyang, Cao Cao knew that Yuan Shao had made another choice, and at this moment goodbye really changed more than before.

Cao Cao said: "I have already said that you are the third prince of the fourth generation of Yuan Benchu, and you are a descendant of the famous ministers of the Han Dynasty, and this alliance should be headed by you." ”

Cao Cao laughed at himself in his heart, how could he not have changed, he didn't expect people to be so fickle, or rather, those who choose this path will inevitably change......

Yuan Shao said: "I may believe him when others say this, but you Cao Mengde ......"

Cao Cao looked at Yuan Shao playfully: "How am I Cao Mengde?" ”

Yuan Shao said in a questioning tone: "You have taken the lead in gathering the heroes of the world to this point, and you are willing to give me the position of the leader of the alliance?" ”

Cao Cao smiled: "Why not? ”

Yuan Shao fell silent, but Cao Cao's heart recalled the discussion he had with Xiahou Dun and others a few days ago, when the princes had not yet arrived.

"Meng De, this alliance was initiated by you, so when everyone gathers, you will definitely be promoted as the leader of the alliance, and your reputation will be unmatched at that time!" Xiahou Dun said excitedly to Cao Cao.

"Prestige?" Cao Cao shook his head, "Prestige is not important to me at all, what we need most at the moment is strength. ”

"Hmm......" Cao Ren on the side nodded when he heard this, "The position of the leader of the alliance is indeed not very beneficial, Meng De initiated the text, the world responded, and the prestige has been improved, no matter how much it is useless, it will attract envy, and as the leader of the alliance, he will help all allies carefully, and it is inevitable to send money and food, and many places will also set an example, I am afraid that it will not only be not beneficial to us, but will be detrimental." ”

Cao Cao smiled and nodded: "With this sentence, Zixiao can be a general!" ”

Xiahou Dun muttered on the side: "There are so many things to worry about being a general, I just want to be a general, and kill the enemy on the battlefield with peace of mind." ”

Cao Cao laughed, I don't know when no one would talk to him like this anymore, this is how the three of Lu Bu used to make Cao Cao look at each other, but unfortunately now they are opponents of each other, and Yuan Shao in the past also talked to Cao Cao without any guilt, but now ......

Cao Cao looked at Yuan Shao, who was silent in front of him, pointed to the turbid wine that had been boiled in front of him, and asked, "Don't you drink a bowl of wine?" ”

Yuan Shao glanced up at Cao Cao.

From his eyes, Cao Cao knew that Yuan Shao still remembered the past, remembering the past, and would miss the past when he felt lonely during the march.

Cao Cao lowered his head, scooped up the wine from the pot where the wine was boiling, filled a bowl, and stretched out his hand to hand it to Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao's eyes moved to the wine bowl, and he was stunned for a moment, too many people in the past were always prone to be in a trance by ordinary objects.

Yuan Shao took a deep last look at the wine handed by Cao Cao, stood up and left.