Chapter 257: Falling apart
Yuan Shaotie's face was blue, although he also had the heart to protect Kong Ling, but it was true that Kong Ling was too arrogant, pointing at Liu Ze's nose with his finger and scolding, only to be broken by someone, quite a bit of blame, the princes below were already talking about it, Yuan Shao really couldn't criticize Liu Ze about it.
He raised his voice and coughed twice, and the people below fell silent.
Yuan Shao did not mention Kong Ling's abuse of Liu Ze, nor did he mention Zhang Fei's broken Kong Ling's fingers, but directly said about Xu Rong. "Liu Duwei, no matter how you say it, Xu Rong is also killing people first, and the methods are extremely cruel, not killing is not enough to calm the anger of the public! In this way, it should be given to Yuan to save face, and Liu Duwei will hand over Xu Rong, for the sake of a prisoner of the enemy army, it is not appropriate to hurt the harmony of the princes of Zhulu. ”
Liu Ze arched his hand and said: "Yuan Che Riding House please dare not resign in Xiayuan, but yesterday he promised Xu Rong that if he can surrender, he will be able to save his life, no one can stand without trust, since he has promised Xu Rong, he must not be a dishonest person again!" Moreover, if the coalition army can accept Xu Rong, it will definitely be able to break the morale of the Xiliang army, and I believe that in the future, more generals of the Xiliang army will abandon the darkness and surrender to our coalition army. ”
The princes below have already discussed it, some agree to accept Xu Rong, and some agree to behead Xu Rong, and there are different opinions, and there is no consensus.
Yuan Shao's face became more and more ugly, and he said in a deep voice: "As the leader of the alliance, Yuan must uphold justice for the princes in the alliance, Xu Rong killed Li Min in vain, the crime is unforgivable, if you don't kill him now, how can you make the people of the world obey him!" Liu Duwei, today is the main killer of Xu Rong in this alliance, not because you are dishonest. You just hand over Xu Rong. ”
In the face of Yuan Shao's almost ultimatum-like tone, Liu Ze was unmoved, and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "The two countries are fighting each other, each is its master, although Xu Rong killed Li Min, it is also excusable, today Xu Rong has been submissive to me, and I also make a heavy oath, but as long as I Liu Ze is here, I will never let anyone touch Xu Rong's hair!" Yuan Cheqi wants to be forced to be a faithless and unrighteous person. Forgive me! ”
Yuan Shao's gloomy gaze faintly showed a hint of murderous intent. gave Yan Liang, who was standing beside him, a face. Yan Liang strode out and shouted: "My lord persuaded you with good words and gave you enough face, but you are so ignorant. It seems that you are really toasting and not eating and drinking! ”
didn't wait for Liu Ze to speak. Guan Yu behind him was already proudly blocking the front. He shouted, "Who are you?" How dare you yell at my father-in-law! ”
"Yan Liang, the general of Hebei Province, is also, you dare to stop this general even a small pawn, do you want to use your head to try the general's sword?" Yan Liang drew his sword in his hand. A look of arrogance.
Guan Yu also pulled out his sword and replied without fear: "Your sword is sharp, how can you know that a certain sword is unfavorable!" ”
As soon as the two confronted each other, Wen Chou, another general of Yuan Shao, also stepped forward with his sword, but unexpectedly, Zhang Fei was not willing to be left behind, so he pulled out his sword and blocked Wen Chou. The two sides drew their swords at each other, and the air inside the big tent suddenly became tense.
Qiao Mao hurriedly said to Liu Ze: "Runde, for the sake of an enemy general, it is unwise to argue with Yuan Cheqi like this. ”
Liu Ze smiled indifferently and said: "If a person has no faith, isn't it like a livestock, Qiao Taishou's good intentions are understood, but he can't be a trustless person." ”
Qiao Mao stomped her feet and sighed, no longer speaking.
When the princes saw the conflict, they stepped forward to dissuade them, and Yan Liangwen took back his sword stupidly.
Liu Zelang said: "The Tao is not the same, Liu has resigned!" After speaking, he didn't pay attention to Yuan Shao's expression, pulled Guan Yu and Zhang Fei and turned around. Guan Yu and Zhang Feijian did not return the box, guarded Liu Ze's side tightly, and left Yuan Shao's big tent.
As soon as the account came out, Liu Ze's personal soldiers had already led the horse to wait here, and Liu Ze and the other three turned over their horses and whipped away. Although there were a lot of soldiers outside Yuan Shao's tent, they did not receive Yuan Shao's orders, and they did not dare to intercept them, and watched Liu Ze and his party go away.
Kong Ling blew the wind in Yuan Shao's ear and said: "Yuan Cheqi, Liu Ze's vertical son is too unpopular, and he doesn't even pay attention to your dignified alliance leader." ”
Yan Liang also arched his hand in front of the case and said: "The last general is willing to bring a branch of soldiers and horses to capture that arrogant shaft back!" ”
Yuan Shao hesitated for a long time and did not make a decision.
Bao Xin stepped forward and said, "No! Our Kwantung Coalition Army originally came to beg for thieves, and if they engage in infighting, they will be ashamed of the people of the world, and this matter needs to be considered in the long run. ”
Yuan Shao thought about it, but still listened to Bao Xin's words.
Liu Ze and his entourage rode dozens of horses and returned to their military camp like a wind. Liu Ze jumped off the horse and ordered Guan Hai to immediately set up camp and prepare to set off.
Jia Xu walked over from afar, saw this situation, and knew it in his heart, and said, "The lord must have collapsed with Yuan Shao." ”
Liu Ze nodded helplessly, and said: "Yuan Shao listened to Kong Ling's words and insisted on taking Xu Rong's life. ”
"What are the plans of the lord?"
"Meng Dewentai has left one after another, and the coalition army against Dong has existed in name only, since Yuan Shao has repeatedly forced each other, I have decided to withdraw from the alliance and return to the plains."
Jia Xu nodded and said: "The Kwantung Coalition Army has long been falling apart, since Yuan Shao has already started to kill, I think it is better to leave this place of right and wrong as soon as possible, the lord's decision is very wise." ”
Guan Hai came over to report: "Lord, the whole army is ready to stop, do you want to set off immediately?" "Guan Hai is really resolute, and he has completed the preparations for departure in less than a pillar of incense.
Liu Ze took a deep breath and ordered: "Let's go!" ”
Liu Ze's 3,000 cavalry and baggage battalion set up camp in an orderly manner, left Yishui, and headed east. Zhao Yun was still the vanguard, commanding a thousand bow cavalry to walk in the front, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were guarding the Chinese army and the baggage battalion, and Guan Hai was commanding a thousand bow cavalry.
The news of Liu Ze's evacuation quickly spread to Yuan Shao's big tent, and Yuan Shao was furious: "The former Sun Jian hid his seal and betrayed the alliance and withdrew his troops privately. ”
Kong Ling fanned the wind at this time and said: "Yuan Che rides, Liu Ze has no one in his eyes, wanton and arrogant, if he is not punished, I am afraid that no one in this coalition army will be willing to obey the orders of the chariot rider." ”
Yan Liang said: "Presumably, Liu Ze has not gone far at the moment, my lord, the last general is willing to lead an army to bring Liu Ze's head back." ”
Strategist Guo Tuhaha laughed and said: "General He Xuyan personally went out, Liu Ze threw himself to the east, and he must go to Gong County, General Chun Yu is guarding Gong County at the moment, and it is easy to intercept Liu Ze." ”
Yuan Shao nodded yes, and sent someone to Chun Yuqiong to give an order to intercept Liu Ze's men and horses in Gong County.
Guo Tu lowered his voice at this moment and said, "Didn't the lord always like Liu Ze's two sweaty and bloody BMWs?" Tu Yuan went to Liu Ze's army and persuaded him to hand over the two horses. If he is willing to understand current affairs, he can let him go this time, and he can also cut off the tongue of the world. ”
Yuan Shao suddenly laughed and said: "Those who know me, the public rules are also." Okay, just do what you want. ”
Although Liu Ze's archers came and went like the wind, there were still a large number of convoys of baggage battalions in the Chinese army, so they could only move slowly. Just arrived at the boundary of Gongxian County, but the wind was dusty in front of him, and the flags were waving, and there was a faint large team of people and horses to kill.
The vanguard Zhao Yun immediately sent scouts to spy on the military situation, and Shaoqing reported that it was Yuan Shao's general Chun Yuqiong in front of him, who led 10,000 troops to block the way. Zhao Yun immediately reported to Liu Ze.
As soon as Zhang Fei heard this, he rubbed his hands and shouted in a rough voice: "That blindless bastard dares to stand in the way of Lao Tzu!" He was impatient to live. ”
Liu Ze knew in his heart that this must be Yuan Shao's order, otherwise how could Chun Yuqiong, who was stationed in Gong County, dare to raise troops to intercept him. It seems that this Yuan Shao is unwilling to give up. If he only led 3,000 archers, he could take a detour, and with the speed of the archers, he could easily get rid of Yuan's army. But now that there is a baggage battalion, the speed of the entire team cannot be raised at all, and it seems that this battle is inevitable.
However, Liu Ze still instructed Zhao Yun to try to be restrained and not to take the initiative to clash with Chun Yuqiong's troops, he did not want to be charged with undermining the unity of the coalition forces. At the same time, Liu Ze ordered that as long as Chun Yuqiong dared to provoke, he must fight back at the first time and solve him neatly.
As soon as the order was conveyed to Zhao Yun, Guan Hai of the rear team came to report that Yuan Shao's adviser Guo Tu had come to ask for a meeting.
Liu Ze was slightly stunned, which made him a little confused, since Yuan Shao sent Chun Yuqiong to intercept it, it means that the two sides have reached the point of tearing their faces, and the war is about to break out, what is the intention of sending Guo Tu over at this time?
"Please!" Liu Zelang said. Since he couldn't guess, Liu Ze simply didn't guess, no matter what kind of medicine he sold in the gourd, he would naturally say when Guo Tu was summoned.
Guo Tu and his entourage quickly came to Liu Ze, and Guo Tu smiled flatteringly. "Why didn't Liu Duwei say goodbye? Didn't you argue with my father-in-law for a few words and leave? My lord deeply regretted it, and sent a special envoy to come down to comfort Liu Duwei, and also asked Liu Duwei to read for the sake of Dong Daye, regardless of the past suspicions, and return to Luoyang. ”
Liu Ze said lightly: "The Tao is not the same, today Liu has made up his mind, please ask Mr. Guo to return to Yuan to ride, so that he does not have to worry." ”
Guo Tu sighed: "That's really a pity, since Liu Duwei has already made up his mind, it's not good to say anything more." It's just that Liu Duwei reneged on the alliance and reneged on the covenant, ignoring the righteousness, for fear that it would cause public anger. ”
"Oh, reneging on the covenant? Since Liu raised troops to fight against Dong, he has fought dozens of battles of all sizes, Yuting beheaded Huaxiong, Tiger Prison fought Lu Bu, and Hangu captured Xu Rong. However, Yuan Cheqi and the princes from all walks of life held a high-level meeting, sang songs night and night, and left the great cause of Dong behind, and asked Mr. Guo what was the purpose of the coalition uprising? Which one can be considered a renunciation? Liu Ze asked with a sneer. (To be continued......)