Early the next morning.

After a short period of communication.

Several forces jointly agreed to place the meeting place in the north of Nangong County, ten miles away.

Gongsun Chan, on the other hand, must retreat his army to the north of Jiangshui, where such a river is blocked, so as to ensure that even if Gongsun Chan has any crooked intentions, the other parties will have enough time to respond.

After ordering the army under his command to be transferred to standby, Zhang Liao and others sent scouts to pay attention to the movement of the meeting place.

Cao Ang immediately took Dian Wei and the brand of his meddling in Jizhou affairs this time, that is, Cao Ren and Cao Zixiao, and the three of them went together.

He was followed by a group of guards.

With the gallop of the horse.

The journey of more than ten miles passed in a flash.

When Cao Ang arrived ten miles north of Nangong County, this improvised tent, Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao, who were relatively close, were already waiting quietly in the tent.

It's just that the two of them are in the same room.

But each other is looking at each other's nose and nose, and they only drink tea and wine by themselves, or pretend to look at a book in their hands.

Don't say a word to each other at all.

It is only regarded as a tent, and there is no one else but himself.

"Phew!"

With the sound of a reined horse.

Cao Ang turned over and fell in front of the tent, and after handing over the horses to the guards to take care of, he took Cao Ren and Dian Wei to the tent with him.

Just as he was about to step inside.

Suddenly, he heard someone calling him.

"General Cao, but General Zixuan in person?"

The sound is familiar.

Cao Ang suddenly turned his head.

He was surprised to find that not far behind him, there were three men with strange appearances, who were hurrying towards him.

It is the three brothers Liu Guan and Zhang.

……

See this dude.

Cao Ang is not in a hurry to go in, anyway, Han Fu has not arrived yet, so what's the matter of waiting.

"Brother Xuande, I haven't seen you for a long time, but you still have such an extraordinary demeanor, which makes the little brother happy!"

"Yun Chang, Yide, don't come unharmed!"

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei are both people who have a lot of affection, especially related to their eldest brother Liu Bei.

When the princes were in the alliance, Cao Ang gave the three brothers affection and favors, how could this be easily forgotten?

Therefore, in the face of Cao Ang's greeting.

Guan Zhang and the others did not dare to slack off, and hurriedly bowed slightly to Cao Ang, and bowed their hands.

"I've seen General Cao, thanks to the general's concern, my two brothers follow the eldest brother, and their lives are comfortable!"

Cao Ang laughed.

Just as he was about to say something, Liu Bei's words on the side drifted into his ears.

"I heard that General Cao will also lead the crowd to Nangong County to make an appointment, so Beite is waiting here, just to see the general first."

Suddenly, I heard this.

Looking at the slightly anxious look on Liu Bei's face, as well as the urgency covered in his words, Cao Ang's heart suddenly became clear.

Immediately looked left and right a few times.

Then, together with Liu Bei, he moved a little away from the camp tent, and after doing so.

Fang Cai solemnly asked Liu Bei: "Brother Xuande, but if you have anything to say to me, please speak up." ”

……

Liu Bei is also like a thief.

After looking left and right for a while, he came to Cao Ang, lowered his voice, and whispered to him.

"As far as I know, Bo Gui is resolute this time, and he has decided that he has to take Jizhou into his pocket, and he will not give up until this goal is achieved."

"For this reason, I have sent 100,000 people to rush back to Youzhou to pass the order, transfer the remaining nearly 10,000 cavalry and more than 10,000 foot soldiers, and prepare to use all their strength to fight to the death with the current forces of all parties in Jizhou."

"I and Bo Gui are former classmates, but General Cao, you have also been kind to me, I am not ungrateful, I can only warn against the feelings of my classmates."

"I hope General Cao can be more careful, don't let something happen here!"

Between three words.

It made Cao Ang's face show a look of surprise.

He wasn't surprised by Gongsun Zhan's actions, because he had already guessed that Gongsun Bogui was definitely not a peaceful person.

On the surface, he pretended to negotiate with everyone, but behind his back, he transferred soldiers and horses to fight with all his might, which is something that can be counted on his fingers.

And Cao Ang was surprised.

Purely because of Liu Bei's attitude.

Liu Xuande is still a loyal person!

This guy can really deal with it, although he is still messing with Gongsun Chan now, but on critical issues, he can ventilate himself.

This alone did not waste the embarrassment that he had solved for him when he was in Xingyang at the meeting.

And when I thought that a few days ago, I had just recruited Zhao Yun, who would have met Liu Bei, to his command and completely cut off this connection.

Cao Ang's heart slightly appeared, a trace of embarrassment.

But that's all there is to it.

Disappeared without a trace in an instant.

……

"Thank you Brother Xuande for your kindness, this matter is known, and there will be a way to deal with it next."

After a sentence of understanding.

Cao Ang then asked Liu Bei with great interest: "Speaking of the dissolution of the alliance that fought against Dong Zhuo at the beginning, I haven't heard about Brother Xuande's movements. ”

"I don't know what position Jun holds under General Gongsun right now?"

Speaking of which.

Liu Bei's face was visible to the naked eye, showing a little embarrassment, and he coughed helplessly.

Then he said softly: "Let Ziyu see and smile, I am still only under Bergui's hands, and there is no change in any other department." ”

I got the answer I wanted.

Cao Ang immediately showed a slight smile on his face.

patted Liu Bei's arm a little kindly, and then promised Liu Bei.

"If Xuande doesn't want to stay under Gongsun Bogui in the future, you can come to me, and I will arrange a good errand for you."

"Whether it is to be the respect of a county or to lead an army alone, how can it be more refreshing than this other Sima!"

Of course.

Cao Ang's meaning was to arrange an errand for Liu Bei, not to recruit Liu Bei to his subordinates.

After all, Liu Beike's leadership is one of the three iron laws of the late Han Dynasty, and like Lu Bubai's father-in-law, it is a causal law weapon with strong lethality.

Cao Ang currently has no intention of breaking his wrist with this iron law.

……

After hearing the promise that Cao Ang gave him.

If Liu Bei wants to say that he is not moved, it must be fake.

After all, although he and Gongsun Chan are classmates, now they are sitting on a cold bench in the Gongsun Army, with neither actual power nor prestige.

In the past, when marching and fighting, Gongsun Zhan relied on Yan Gang under him, Tian Kai and other generals, like Liu Bei's small Sima of other departments, could only take his two good brothers and follow the above generals.

And Cao Ang now spoke.

is to give him a county order, or to lead an army alone, which is really difficult not to be impressed.

Just after a short period of thought.

Liu Bei still suppressed the throbbing in his heart, resisted the temptation, and bowed slightly to Cao Ang.

He said: "If I have the opportunity in the future, I will definitely go to the next place, but now I am still comfortable under Bergui, and I don't want to go elsewhere for the time being." ”

Cao Ang didn't care about this.

It's just that not far away, after Han Fu has already led the men and horses to arrive.

Only then did he smile at Liu Bei and said: "When did Xuande change his mind, when did he come to me, the Korean Festival has arrived, please forgive me for missing my company first." ”

"Please."

……

After sending Cao Ang away.

Liu Bei quietly looked at Cao Ang's distant back, and couldn't help but sigh.

Just haven't waited for him to make any moves.

Behind him, Zhang Fei's voice like gongs and drums came, and he shouted loudly.

"Big brother, why did you refuse General Cao's kindness, what is the meaning of staying in this Gongsun army, all day long in the barracks to train troops, or to deal with those big official documents."

"Anyone who kills thieves or bandits, or goes to the battlefield to kill the enemy, has nothing to do with our brothers and sisters, and has completely become a spectator in the army."

"Every time I ask for war, the above says that I have too little experience and need to go through some training, isn't this nonsense, what experience can I have in the barracks all day!"

Zhang Fei can be described as full of grievances.

And although Guan Yu is not as straightforward and short-tempered as his third brother, he is also very dissatisfied and said.

"Big brother, I don't think much about General Gongsun, and I don't think much about your classmates, if you treat people with sincerity, how can you do this?"

Listening to the second brother, the third brother all expressed dissatisfaction.

Liu Bei's face couldn't help but flash a hint of depression.

Why doesn't he feel aggrieved?

It's just that his consistent way of doing things made him choose to stay in Gongsun Zhan's army.

"Second brother and third brother, there is no need to say any more, Bogui treats me well, how can I easily abandon him?"

"Besides, now that Jizhou is in chaos, it is about to be the time to employ people, are you and I still worried at that time, and there is no chance to contribute on the battlefield?"

That being said.

But all three brothers had one thought.

Once the situation on Gongsun Zhan's side is not right, then they will immediately withdraw, whether they choose to defect to Cao Ang or find another place.

It's always a way out.

…………

Cao Ang didn't know about the total of the three brothers, and at this moment he had already entered the camp with Han Fu one after the other.

At first, I saw Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zhan, one on the left and one on the right, sitting on both sides.

As for the top position, it is empty.

Yuan Shao on the right, Cao Ang had just seen it last night, so naturally there was no need to say more.

And Gongsun Chan on the left, this rumored heroic and dignified hero, really made Cao Ang a little interested.

But now is not the time to observe.

Therefore, Cao Ang moved quickly and found a place to sit down on Yuan Shao's side.

And Han Fu didn't dodge or dodge, and walked straight towards the top position.

After all, with his status as Jizhou Mu, nominally speaking, he is the only one who is the most suitable place to sit there.

I just haven't waited to sit down.

Cao Ang suddenly heard a strong voice in the tent, and shouted loudly there.

"Hangeun Festival, the seat above is vacant, not for you to sit on."

"Do you really regard yourself as the head of Jizhou, and you feel that you are a class higher than us people, and you can sit in the top position with peace of mind?"

"Being able to be invited to this Nangong County is enough to give you face, you don't have to make an inch, it's better to come down quickly!"

……

The people in the tent were stunned.

Not to mention Han Fu himself, even Yuan Shao and Cao Ang were a little confused.

Yuan Shao is slightly better, after all, he has dealt with Gongsun Zhan, knows what kind of person this guy is, and understands his arrogant temperament.

But Cao Ang really didn't expect it.

Boy!

Originally, I thought that I would have to wait until everyone sat down to be polite, and even said that after three rounds of drinking, I would start arguing again, and then gradually quarrel with each other.

But that hasn't even begun.

On the issue of seats, Gongsun Chan fired directly at Han Fu, and what he said was quite unpleasant.

The degree of straightforwardness of his words.

Han Fu, who was directly scared, couldn't get off the stage.

This buddy, it's really rushing!

Come to think of it.

Cao Ang couldn't help but feel a little happy in his heart.

In fact, according to his initial plan, after coming to Nangong County this time, he will also focus on the left and right, and both sides will enjoy the benefits.

That is, after Yuan Shao reached a plan, he went to Gongsun Chan to stir up peace and make a secret agreement with Gongsun Chan.

So that both sides get good.

It's just that last night, considering that Gongsun Zhan's personality is unknown, I don't know what kind of reaction he will make, and he has never dealt with him before, so it may backfire if he comes to the door rashly.

The matter was therefore chosen to be put on hold.

Unexpectedly, it was a mistake to avoid the birth of an oolong incident.

Looking at Gongsun Zhan's performance now, it can be expected that if Cao Ang went to find this guy last night.

There is a high probability that it will fail, and this is secondary.

The most important thing is that it is very likely that Gongsun Chan will tell this matter as a joke today, not only mocking Cao Ang, but also being able to lose Yuan Shao's face.

Wait until that time.

It's ugly.

Not only can't he save face, but even Yuan Shao may have to turn his face with Cao Ang.

While secretly rejoicing in my heart.

Cao Ang glanced at Gongsun Chan again, and then shook his head slightly, feeling emotion in his heart.

"Bogui, Bogui, it seems that you are destined to be a villain, and we kicked you away!"

……

After a brief period of embarrassment.

Han Fu on the stage also reacted.

immediately flicked the sleeves of his robe, and then snorted coldly.

glared at Gongsun Chan suddenly, gritted his teeth, and reprimanded angrily.

"I am the pastor of Jizhou appointed by the imperial court, with the seal of the Son of Heaven and the permission of the imperial court, to shepherd the land of Jizhou and a state, why can't I sit in this position?"

"On the contrary, it is your Gongsun Zhan, but a general from other states, neither Taishou nor state pastor, and he has not held an official and a half position in Jizhou."

"Why do you say I'm sitting here, then I'm going to ask you, why are you here, and in what capacity do you participate in the affairs of Jizhou?"

"There is no order from the court, there is no invitation from the common people, I can invite you to come with a letter, it is already enough to give you face, what else do you want to do?!"

The tip of the needle is on the wheat mang.

Han Fu is not giving an inch.

With the same sharp words, Gongsun Zhan was speechless for a long time.

There are mainly some things spread out, it is true that Gongsun Chan is not reasonable, he has to quarrel with Han Fu, and if he engages in a scolding war, he may not be able to scold and win.

And the Hangeul Festival is also a rare domineering time.

The reason why it's so hard.

That's thanks to Cao Ang.

If it weren't for Cao Ang sitting below to support him and invisibly giving Han Fu enough confidence, then he would never have faced Gongsun Zhan, who was strong and strong, like this.

……

Yuan Shao and Cao Ang didn't say anything for a while, just quietly watched the situation.

With Han Fu to act as the vanguard and charge forward for the two of them, Gongsun Zhan, who was scolded with words, couldn't come to the stage, so they were naturally happy to see it.

It's best to rely on Han Fu's mouth alone, so that Gongsun Chan can't catch the conversation.

This will give you an advantage.

It's a good idea.

It's just that Gongsun Zhan's performance was not as everyone expected, after he was squeezed out by Han Fu's words for a few words.

Although it can be seen from the face that it is very safe, in the final analysis, it is still quite calm, at least there is no anger beyond words.

"Smack!"

Gongsun Zhan slapped the wine lord in his hand on the table, making a piercing sound.

Then, after his gaze swept over Yuan Shao and Cao Ang, he sneered in a heavy tone.

"Where did the imperial court appoint, the Son of Heaven Yinxin, your so-called Jizhou Mu, is just a false edict issued by Dong Thief's usurper who pretended to be the hand of the Son of Heaven."

"Since it is a false edict of Dong Thief, it should be an invalid appointment, my Gongsun Zan is a loyal and good Han, how can he agree to such an unreasonable appointment?"

"Now that I am leading my troops into Jizhou, it is precisely to clear out the chaotic party and set things right, do you know it?!"

……

Han Fu is not in a hurry.

Yuan Shao was anxious first.

Gongsun Zhan believed that Han Fu's position as a pastor of Jizhou was appointed by Dong Zhuo in the name of the imperial court.

Since he is a loyal minister of the Han family, he should not be at odds with the thief, and the appointment given by the thief should be invalidated.

But don't forget one thing.

Yuan Shao's Bohai County Taishou was also appointed by Dong Zhuo, and even Cao Ang's father, Cao Cao's Yanzhou Mu, was also made by Dong Zhuo in the name of the Son of Heaven.

If so.

Isn't that the entire Kanto region, where more than half of the officials are going to be dismissed because of this?

So this theory must be refuted!

Yuan Shao immediately coughed dryly, also put down the things in his hand, and then bluntly vetoed.

"Bergui is wrong in what he said!"

"Whether he is a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty and whether he accepts the appointment given by Dong Zhuo cannot be confused."

"Dong Thief originally issued a large number of appointments in the name of the imperial court, and most of them were highly respected and talented and learned."

"If you say so, then won't these highly respected people become chaotic parties that need to be purged?"

Speaking of which.

Yuan Shao paused slightly.

Then he further elaborated: "When the heroes of the Kwantung region raised troops to fight against Dong Zhuo, Wenjie made great efforts. ”

"If there is no him, as the Jizhou pastor to mobilize grain and grass, then it is still unknown what the victory or defeat will be between our coalition forces and Dong thieves!"

"On the other hand, your grandson Bogui is talking about the loyalty of the Han family, but when the coalition army crusaded against Dong Zhuo, he didn't see half of your shadow!"

"In such a comparison, who is loyal to the Han family and who is taking the opportunity to make trouble, I'm afraid it's self-evident!"

Gongsun Chan was speechless for a moment.

……

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