Chapter 8: The Broken Alliance

Closer, closer, Mo Wen could already see Xu Rong's big axe covered with blood clots, and Xu Rong also saw Mo Wen and Cao Cao with horizontal swords.

"Haha, Cao Mengde, it's hard for you to fly today!" Xu Rong was overjoyed, "Don't be caught yet!" ”

"Don't hurt my lord!" The cavalry leader on the left shouted violently, and Mo Wen looked at it, and it was Xiahou Yuan, who was separated from Lu Bu during the battle.

"Huh......" [It seems that you don't have to die.] Mo Wen breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiahou Yuan was obviously much more powerful than Xu Rong, and after a few moves, Xu Rong covered up and fell into the disadvantage, this is the cavalry on the right also entered the battlefield, and the leader was carrying a long knife, blind at a glance, it was clearly Xiahou Yuan.

Seeing this, Xu Rong became more and more panicked, turned his horse and left, but was stabbed in the back by a shot by Xiahou Yuan, and fell to his death.

"Is the lord okay?" Seeing that Xu Rong was dead, Xiahoudun dismounted and hugged Cao Cao's fist.

"Fortunately, the soldiers used their lives, and their lives were saved." Cao Cao looked miserable, "I don't know how much my companion has survived?" ”

All the people on the field fell silent, and after a while, Xiahou Yuan, who had just returned, was the first to speak: "Lord, at this time, it has been about three watches, let's cross the river first and find a place to rest." ”

"So be it."

And in Luoyang at night.

Sun Jian had just finished paying homage to the martyrs of the Han Dynasty, when a soldier hurriedly ran over.

"What's the matter with you?"

"Report! In the south of the temple, there are five colors of light that arise from the well. "Jade seal! Report this news to Sun Jian, and I will be able to take the position! Hahaha...... It seems that this soldier is also a traveler.

"Oh? It's weird, take me to see it. ”

"Yes!"

When he arrived at the well, Sun Jian ordered the soldiers guarding the side to light torches, go down to the well to fish, and soon fished out a woman dressed in a palace.

"My lord, this dead man too." Seeing Sun Jian approaching, the soldier guarding the well said.

"It's okay, I'll see for myself."

The soldier saw that Sun Jian didn't care, and he hated it in his heart.

[Damn, why did you find the signs of the jade seal with this group of fools. The stupid young man who didn't know how to hide himself immediately went to tell Sun Jian excitedly. It's so damning! originally wanted to get the jade seal to join Cao Cao, but it seems that he can only go to Yuan Shao to find an opportunity! What a damn one! 】

As Sun Jian opened a small vermilion box, a crystal clear jasper seal appeared in front of everyone.

Hint: Now that you have touched the core secret of Sun Wu's power, you can choose to defect and share this secret with the other heads of forces to gain power. (Some information can make you happy for a lifetime, but job hopping is a technical job, you know.) )

The two travelers who noticed this hint were stunned, and the soldier guarding the well immediately turned his attention to the jade seal. The soldier who reported to Sun Jian immediately glanced at the surrounding soldiers with suspicious eyes.

Sensing the soldier's glance, the soldier guarding the well smiled in his heart. [Young man......]

Seeing that the soldiers around him were not unusual, the traveler withdrew his gaze and returned his attention to the jade seal. only to find that he could see the attributes of the jade seal,

He's Bi (heirloom jade seal): The treasure jade under Jing Mountain has the effect of calming the nerves and moistening the soul. (Six-star treasures, can be used for forging) (This is a five-star material, worshiped by various dynasties, and the will of thousands of people is gathered in it, which is a symbol of imperial power. Don't take it out of this world) (Don't be delusional, boys.) It's not something you can have right now.)

[Hey...... What a treasure that is out of reach. A look of greed had just appeared in the eyes of the two travelers, and the "do not take it out of this world" immediately dispelled the last shred of their illusions.

"General Cheng, what is this?" Sun Jian handed the jade seal in his hand to Cheng Pu on the side.

"Ordered by the sky, that is, longevity and eternal prosperity! This is the best of the He's family, the jade seal of the country! In the past, Bian Hede and Jingshan were dedicated to King Wen of Chu, and the first emperor ordered the good work to be made into a jade seal, and the queen rebellious, and the Empress Dowager Xiaoyuan beat it to the rebels, collapsed its corner, and inlaid it with gold. Recently, I heard that this treasure was lost in the rebellion of the Ten Standing Servants, but I didn't expect it to be silent here! This is a treasure of the world, and the lord will be able to ascend to the Ninety-Five after obtaining this treasure! You can't stay here for a long time, you can't avoid a lot of dreams at night, you should go back to Jiangdong as soon as possible, don't try to make a big deal. ”

"Demou's words are very much in line with my wishes, and tomorrow I will resign on the grounds that I am suffering from a hidden disease!"

"You can be paid for three months, and don't tell anyone about this time, just as if it never happened! If there is any omission, I will take the head of his family and punish his parents and brothers! Cheng Pu whispered to the sergeants around him.

"No"

[Don't say it to fools, what a great opportunity! ] If you have the ability to kill my parents, hehe......] The soldier who began to guard the well laughed secretly in his heart.

[Where is that fellow villager of Yuan Shao? ] Be sure to keep an eye on it! The soldier who led the way thought to himself.

That night, the traveler really caught a soldier who wanted to tell Yuan Shao the secret. Sun Jian was overjoyed, and at the same time, he also strengthened his determination to leave immediately. At dawn the next day, a black shadow sneaked out of Sun Jianjun's camp......

The next day, the coalition battalion.

Yuan Shao played with the jade pendant in his hand and waited for Sun Jian's arrival with a smile.

"Yuan Shao is in a good mood today." "Did he get something good?" "There must be something strange," whispered the next prince.

After a while, Sun Jian strode into the camp tent and walked in front of Yuan Shao to hold his fists: "Jian has been feeling unwell recently, it seems that he is suffering from a minor illness, and he wants to return to Changsha. ”

Yuan Shao put the jade pendant in his hand back on the table and said with a smile: "I know that public illness is harmful to the national seal. "I'll lie to you first.

Sun Jian was shocked and barely calmed down: "Where did this come from? ”

And so it was! Yuan Shao's eyes flashed, "Today, the soldiers are fighting for thieves and going to sea for the country." The jade seal is the treasure of the imperial court, and the public has obtained it, and when the public is left in the alliance leader, Hou punished Dong Zhuo and returned to the imperial court. What is the intention of hiding it now? ”

"Why is the jade seal in my place?" How did he know? Sun Jian gritted his teeth secretly.

"Where is the thing in the well of the Jianzhang Palace?" Hmph, still resisting?

"I have nothing, why force each other?" [Now I can only bite the bullet and deny it, if I admit it, my Sun Jian is untrustworthy to the world, how can I talk about the emperor's hegemony? ] 】

"Take it out quickly, so that you don't cause trouble." [Well, you don't hand it over? I'll see how you go back to Koto! 】

"If I get this treasure and hide it privately, I will not die well in another day, and I will die by the sword!" [Now it's the only way to go, force me to come here! Abominable Yuan Shao! 】

"Wentai swears like this, presumably there is no such thing." Seeing that the smell of gunpowder was getting stronger, the other princes hurriedly got up and persuaded to fight.

[I'm really not afraid of death, I can't die well? ] Hey! Yuan Shao waved his hand while thinking, beckoned a person, and sneered: "When salvage, is there such a person?" ”

[Traitor! Sun Jian's eyes widened, and he drew his long sword, wanting to stab the man to death with a sword. The traveler was so frightened that he took a step back, and Yuan Shao also drew his long sword when he saw this: "You want to kill my soldiers, and treat me as nothing?" Then Yan Liangwen and Chou behind him unsheathed the sword together, and behind Sun Jian, Cheng Pu, Huang Gai and others also held the knife in their hands. In an instant, the tension is fierce, and just a little spark can trigger two groups of people to merge.

The other princes were startled and hurriedly pulled the two groups of people back.

Sun Jian took the opportunity to go down the steps and took his subordinates out of the big tent. He then led the army out of Luoyang.

Looking at the billowing smoke and dust, Yuan Shao was secretly angry, and it was not easy to do it in front of the princes, and he might not have done it if he did. thought that Sun Jian would be obedient, but he was naturally unprepared. [Do you think I can't help you without Luoyang? ] Yuan Shao was ruthless, and returned to the camp to write a letter to Liu Biao.

The next day, Cao Cao finally returned to Luoyang. Along the way, Mo Wen and his entourage received many troops and generals who had been separated in the two battles, and when they returned to Luoyang, Cao Cao's army had more than 1,500 people.

As soon as Cao Cao arrived, Yuan Shao came to invite Cao Cao to the meeting. is worthy of being a good friend, but in the end it is not the end of falling in love and killing each other. Mo Wen looked at Cao Cao's departing figure and speculated maliciously.

At the beginning of the banquet, Cao Cao was in a bad mood, and after a few glasses of wine, he was a little drunk, and sighed: "I started to prosper the righteousness, in order to get rid of the national thieves, the princes came with righteousness, and the original intention of Cao Cao was to bother the elite of Hanoi, Linmengjin, and sour dates; The generals stuck to Chenggao, according to Aocang, Saiyuan, and Taigu, and controlled their dangers; Highway rate Nanyang of the male soldiers, garrison Dan, analysis, into the military pass, to shock three auxiliaries. All deep ditches and high bases, do not fight, benefit from doubtful soldiers, and show the situation in the world. To be obedient and disobedient, you can also be determined. If you hesitate to move forward today, you will be disappointed in the hope of the world. Shame on you. "Raise your glass and drink it all.

Yuan Shao and the others were speechless, and they all drank silently. In the end, this banquet specially prepared with Cao Cao ended in a heavy atmosphere.

Cao Cao returned to his camp and immediately gathered his men to come.

"The disagreement between the princes from all walks of life is getting heavier, and I want to leave here and return to Chenliu, what do you think?"

"Won't this let the Dong thief get away with it?" Xiahoudun frowned.

"General Xiahou, the princes of the coalition army are not in line with each other, and if they don't follow the order, our soldiers will suffer heavy injuries, why waste their years here, it is better to return to Chen and stay for the next day." Mo Wen explained. "Besides, in order to please Dong Thief, the lord did not hesitate to take risks in person, and the princes of the Eighteen Roads hesitated. Although it was defeated, the loyalty of the lord was also famous all over the world, and the famous and virtuous ministers would inevitably gather under the lord's command. At this time, we should return to Chen Liu, accumulate strength, and punish Dong thieves again in the future.

As soon as Mo Wen finished saying this, the task: Cao Cao's ideals changed, and the branch line to defeat Dong Zhuo was gone, but the task still existed, and the hint became a bunch of question marks.

"Yun Shan's words are very true." Glancing at Mo Wen with satisfaction, Cao Cao spoke. You and the others immediately set off, packed up their food, and prepared to return to Chenliu. Cloud Mountain, you will stay. ”

"No!" The congregation will disperse. Cao Cao looked at Mo Wen's left hand, which was still hanging, and said, "Yunshan, how is your left arm?" ”

"Don't move lightly during the year."

"What do you wish for?" Cao Cao asked.

"Lord, Yun Shan has been willing to establish a meritorious career for the general to fight on the battlefield since he was a child, but now his left arm is seriously injured, and he can't rush to kill in front of the battle for more than a year. Please fulfill it. Mo Wen took the opportunity to say what he had prepared earlier.

"Okay, from now on, you will be a counselor for me!"

After Cao Cao left, Gongsun Zhan saw that Yuan Shao, the leader of the alliance, was almost an ornament, and all kinds of princes were simply disobedient to the yang and yin, and felt that such an alliance could not eliminate Dong Zhuo at all, so he returned to Liaodong with his army, and by the way, he helped his old classmate Liu Bei find an official position.

Soon after, Liu Dai, the Taishou of Yanzhou, and Qiao Mao, the Taishou of Dongjun, clashed over the food issue, and Qiao Mao was killed. The army was taken over by Liu Dai.

Yuan Shao finally found that his alliance leader existed in name only, and in disappointment, he led the army to the eastern part of the country.

And Sun Jian, who was carrying the jade seal, was blocked by Liu Biao in Jingzhou. Liu Biao coveted Sun Jian's injured jade seal, Sun Jian naturally could not give it to him, and after a battle, Sun Jian fled back to Jiangdong, and the two sides formed a deep enmity.

This alliance, which was formed on the grounds of righteousness, finally collapsed completely at this time.

Hint: In March 190 A.D., there were 1,686 travelers left.