"Exactly!"

Liu Bei raised his hand, gentle and polite, and said loudly: "I am an old acquaintance with General Hou and General Yangwei, please inform me." ”

The soldiers listened, although they hesitated, they still said: "Liu Yuanjun, please wait, the villain will go to report." ”

Liu Bei put down his hand and waited quietly.

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stepped forward, not surprised by their brother's humble and polite attitude.

It didn't take long for Yuan Shao and Cao Cao to come in a hurry, Yuan Shao went out of the gate, saw Liu Bei, kicked the herald next to him to the ground, and scolded loudly: "Liu Envoy Jun is in front, you are so lazy!" ”

"The villain is guilty! The villain is guilty! The soldier fell to his knees and pleaded guilty.

Yuan Shao ignored him, strode towards Liu Bei, Lang smiled and raised his hand and said: "Liu Yuanjun, don't come unharmed, if you are slack, don't be surprised......"

No matter what Liu Bei said, he also has the title of Xuzhou Mu, and his status is really not low.

Liu Bei took in Yuan Shao's pretense, raised his hand with a smile and said: "Liu Bei came to visit rashly, and I ask General Hou not to be surprised......

"Where's the word!"

Yuan Shao pulled Liu Bei over and said, "Let's go, talk to the big tent." Liu Yuanjun came in person, and the matter of discussing Dong was decided! ”

Liu Bei was not arrogant or impatient, he kept a calm smile, said a few polite words, caught a glimpse of Cao Cao, who was silent on the side, and hurriedly raised his hand and said: "General Yangwei, be polite." ”

Cao Cao raised his hand to return the salute and said with a smile: "Liu Yuanjun's demeanor is still the same, which is gratifying." ”

Xu You stood on the periphery, seeing the three of them so hypocritical and polite, he shook his head in his heart.

Yuan Shao didn't give Liu Bei a chance to talk to Cao Cao more, pulled Liu Bei inside, and said as he walked: "Liu Yuanjun, I don't know how many soldiers and horses, how much grain and grass you brought?" ”

Liu Bei looked ashamed and said: "I'm not afraid of General Hou's jokes, I only have less than 20,000 soldiers and horses, half a month's grain and grass, and I hope that General Hou will borrow some." ”

"No problem."

Yuan Shao did not hesitate, happily agreed, and said: "I have talked with Meng De before, the number of soldiers and horses from all walks of life is different, and the grain and grass are even more scarce. ”

Liu Bei listened, thought for a while, and saw that Cao Cao was silent by default, so he said: "Then I will be cheeky to agree, thank you General Hou!" ”

Yuan Shao didn't expect Liu Bei to agree so happily, he was hesitant in his heart, and laughed on his face: "Between you and me, there is no need to be polite, I call Xuande, how about Xuande calling me a word?" ”

Liu Bei hesitated for a moment and said, "That's what I can't ask for." ”

Yuan Shao laughed, gave Director Zhang a look, and then pulled Cao Cao with his left hand and Liu Bei with his right hand to return to the big tent.

As soon as he entered the big tent, a soldier hurriedly came to report and said, "General Qiyu, the son of Sun Jian, Marquis of Wucheng, Sun Ce asks to see him." ”

Yuan Shao's footsteps paused, turned his head to look, and Yu Guang glanced at Cao Cao and Liu Bei again, and said with a smile: "Please!" ”

As he spoke, he continued to pull Cao Cao and Liu Bei inside, and said, "Meng De, Xuande, presumably that Sun Bofu also received my letter and brought troops to help." ”

Liu Bei, Cao Cao didn't know much about Sun Ce at all, and he only nodded when he heard the words.

After taking a seat, Yuan Shao smiled and said to the two: "In the past few days, there must be more and more people coming, at that time, we will join forces, go out of Zhongli, take Ruyin, take Qiao County as the foundation, and send troops to Peiguo Xiang County!" ”

Liu Bei was stunned and said, "General Hou, why don't you go north directly from Zhongli County?" ”

Zhongli County went to Ruyin, and then to Qian County, so to speak, around a huge arc.

Cao Cao drank tea with an expressionless face and watched coldly.

At this time, Xu You stepped forward with a smile, raised his hand and said: "Liu Yuanjun, it's like this, from Zhongli County to the north, there are many mountains and rivers along the way, and the road is difficult, which is not conducive to the march of the army. Moreover, General Hou and General Yang Wei made a plan, depending on the battle, and it could not be delayed until winter, so they chose to march east from Qian County and fight a decisive battle with Dong Zhuo's main force! ”

Liu Bei always felt that something was wrong, and when he saw that Cao Cao was silent, he had to say: "Since the plan has been decided, Xuande has nothing to say, and he is willing to be a pioneer!" ”

Seeing Liu Bei on the pole like this, Xu You immediately gave the steps, raised his hand to Yuan Shao and said: "General, Liu Yuanjun is a relative of the Han family, and benevolence is written in the sea, if Liu Yuanjun is the vanguard, it will definitely strengthen the morale of the Dong coalition army!" ”

Yuan Shao smiled with satisfaction and said, "Since Xuande has this heart, I will not refuse." After waiting for people from all walks of life to gather and take the oath meeting, Xuande will lead the army to go first and break Dong Zhuo to show the majesty of our army! ”

Liu Bei never thought that he would get the vanguard position so easily, he was overjoyed in his heart, his face was not revealed, and he raised his hand and said, "Thank you, General Hou." ”

As soon as his voice fell, Sun Ce strode in.

With two people, dressed in heavy armor, with a resolute complexion and blazing eyes, he swept everyone at a glance, and saluted Yuan Shao: "The last general will see General Hou, thank you General Hou for borrowing troops!" Today, he led 8,000 troops to help the general to conquer Dong Zhuo! ”

Yuan Shao looked at this young man, and saw that he was quite heroic, so he said without hiding his appreciation: "No courtesy, sit." ”

"Thank you, General!" Sun Ce took the opportunity to change his title, and did not forget to greet Cao Cao and Liu Bei, and said: "The last general will see Liu Yuanjun and General Cao." ”

Cao Cao's response was flat, but Liu Bei smiled and nodded.

Yuan Shao waited for Sun Ce to sit down, and said with a little curiosity: "I heard that Bo Fu is in Guangling County, and you defeated Lu Bu?" ”

Sun Ce did not have the slightest arrogance, and said quite respectfully: "Don't dare, it's just an ambush and more than 2,000 captures." ”

Cao Cao's long narrow eyes narrowed slightly, looking at Sun Ce.

Lu Bu's prestige has been quite loud in recent years, fighting in the south and north, Liu Bei escaped from Xuzhou, Sun Jian retreated in Wu County, Gongsun Zhan, Yuan Shu and others did not dare to provoke.

Sun Ce, who is so young, can actually behead two thousand? and almost beheaded Lu Bu!

Liu Bei was the most touched, and he stopped talking.

"Young and promising!"

Yuan Shao said approvingly: "Bo Fu, stay in the camp for the time being, and wait for all the people to gather and fight Dong together!" ”

"The last general commands!" Sun Ce raised his hand and said.

He didn't talk much, he sat straight, and behind him stood two attendants, in the big tent, very conspicuous.

Yuan Shao saw that Sun Ce was obedient, and his heart was greatly encouraged, and he looked at Cao Cao and Liu Bei again, and his pride surged, and he laughed loudly, and said: "Then it will be set in three days, and the oath of sacrifice to the heavens, and the Northern Expedition to Dong Zhuo!" ”

Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Ce raised their hands in response, which can be regarded as deciding this matter.

Because of the arrival of Liu Bei and Sun Ce, Yuan Shao was very happy and held a banquet again.

After the three rounds of drinking, everyone was drunk, Yuan Shaoqiang held on, and Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Ce said: "Everyone, today, today, here ......, I, I really can't do it."

Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Ce were also drunk, staggering, and most of the wine in their hands was spilled, and their mouths were intermittent, and they couldn't hear what was said at all.

Xu You, Fu Zhu, Zhang Dao and others stepped forward to persuade Yuan Shao and took him away.

And Xiahou took Cao Cao away, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei supported Liu Bei, and Sun Ce was dragged away by two entourage.

The big tent was full of wine, and it was empty in a blink of an eye.

Yuan Shao was taken to the bedroom, woke up in an instant, pushed Xu You and the others away, sat down at the small table, poured a cup of tea, his face was red but contemplative, and said, "Have you noticed that things are going too well?" ”

Xu You glanced at the frustrated professor, Zhang Dao and the others, and hurriedly said: "General, it may be that Cao Cao discussed with Liu Bei in advance, and that Sun Ce most of them didn't dare to say more, and obeyed the general's wishes." ”

Frustrated, Director Zhang didn't speak, and he was also very puzzled at this time, but he couldn't figure it out.

Cao Cao is too good to speak, and he handed over the military power, grain and grass without saying a word, and there was no struggle at all!

And Liu Bei was the same 'happy', but he hesitated and agreed.

It's weird.

Under the weirdness, there must be a conspiracy!

Yuan Shao took a sip of tea, sobered up a little, looked at Xu You, and said, "What is Ziyuan's good plan?" ”

Xu You sneered and said, "General, no matter what plans Cao Apu and Liu Bei have, if they control the grain and grass, they will contain their lifeline, and they will not mess around easily!" After the alliance, they were the vanguard to attack Dong Zhuo, and the general then pressed the formation. With a two-pronged approach, no matter how big Cao A's ability is, he can't make waves! ”

Yuan Shao still agreed with Xu You's words, but he was still not at ease, and turned to Frustration, Director Zhang, and said, "What do you think?" ”

"Divide and conquer!"

Fu Zhi's face turned cold, and said: "General, divide Cao Cao, Liu Bei and others, and order people to keep an eye on them, but if there is a change, strike first!" ”

When Yuan Shao heard this, he was a little relieved and said, "Okay." This matter is left to you, and you must not be careless. ”

Frustrated, he stepped forward and whispered: "General, after the alliance, it will inevitably be mixed, and you must be careful." ”

Although he whispered, Xu You still heard it clearly, especially the 'unintentional' gaze that frustrated him, which made him angry in his heart!

Yuan Shao didn't notice it, and said casually: "Okay." You come to arrange, if there is any trouble, report it to the old man immediately! ”

"Yes." Frustrated.

Thinking of the grand event in a few days, Yuan Shao was full of pride in his heart, his eyes were burning, he yawned for a moment, and said with a sleepy face: "I have drunk too much in the past few days, the old man has to sleep well." ”

Frustrated, Director Zhang, Xu Yu understood, and raised his hand in unison and said, "The lower official retires." ”

As soon as they left, Yuan Shao's sleepiness swept away, and he said to his own soldiers: "Go, call Gao Gan and Zhang He to see the old man." ”

Obviously, Yuan Shao does not fully trust Fu Zhi, Zhang Dao, Xu You and others.

On the other side, Cao Cao returned to the big tent, also sobered up, lay on the bed, and talked to Xiahoudun in a low voice.

Cao Cao handed over a letter and said: "In the past few days, there must be a lot of people coming, and Yuan Shao can't control it if he wants to, so when the time comes, find a way to contact Fengxiao." ”

Xiahoudun put it into his arms and said, "There are many people coming, I'm afraid it will be unfavorable to the general, do you want Lejin to lead the troops over?" ”

Since Cao Cao joined the office, he has offended too many people, and among the people who came to the alliance, there may be many people who want Cao Cao's life.

"It's okay,"

Cao Cao's face was blue, his tone was calm, and he said: "Then Liu Bei is a relative of the Han family, and he should be able to form an alliance secretly." With him, it won't be a big problem, and it can't arouse Yuan Shao's suspicion for the time being. ”

Xiahou responded suddenly, and suddenly heard footsteps, and couldn't help but turn his head to look at the tent door.

"General Cao can sleep peacefully, Liu Xuande is visiting?" The footsteps outside the door stopped, and Liu Bei's voice sounded.

Xiahou was stunned and turned his head to look at Cao Cao.

Cao Cao groaned for a moment, sat up, and said loudly with a smile: "Liu Yuanjun, please come in, Yuan Rang, make tea!" ”

Liu Bei opened the tent and entered, and when he saw Cao Cao coming up, he hurriedly raised his hand and said, "General Cao." ”

"Liu Yuanjun, please."

Cao Cao raised his hand with a straight face, and then motioned for Liu Bei to sit down at the small table.

After a few steps, the two sat opposite each other.

Liu Bei watched Cao Cao make tea, a trace of hesitation appeared on his gentle face, and said, "General Cao, do you really want to hand over the grain, grass, soldiers and horses to General Hou?" ”

Cao Cao raised his head and said suspiciously: "Liu Yuanjun has doubts?" Why is it not said in the big tent? ”

Liu Bei shook his head, and said bitterly at the corner of his mouth: "Bei is a general of the defeated army, and he is humble and light-hearted, how dare he say more?" ”

Cao Cao looked at Liu Bei and puzzled: "Liu Yuanjun is a member of the Han family, and he is also a state pastor, why is he so humble?" ”

Liu Bei saw that Cao Cao refused to answer, so he simply said straight to the point: "General Cao, you and I are both under the emperor's order, different from others. Although the elimination of Dong Zhuo is the top priority at present, it also needs to be thought about again and again, and it is prudent. ”

Cao Cao poured Liu Bei a cup of tea and said, "Liu Yuanjun, but you have an idea?" ”

"General Cao,"

Liu Bei stopped pretending, raised his hand, and said solemnly: "The matter of discussing Dong is related to the safety of the country and society, and you should not be rash. ”

Cao Cao didn't expect Liu Bei to be so 'outspoken', put down the teacup he picked up, sat up straight, looked solemn, and said: "Since Liu Yuanjun is so frank, it seems that Cao Cao is stingy." ”

Cao Cao and Liu Bei sat opposite each other, looked at each other, and said in a deep voice: "I want to use Yuan Benchu's army to force Dong Zhuo to fight a decisive battle." Yuzhou is mountainous and watery, and it cannot be delayed for a long time, and this September, it must not be delayed until winter! As long as the general trend is successful, you and I will have 50,000 troops, plus 30,000 of Yanzhou Huang Zhong, a full army of 80,000, which is enough to sweep Yuzhou! At that time, Yuan Shao and his ilk were just insects and ants on the knife, so there was nothing to worry about! ”

Liu Bei waited for Cao Cao to finish speaking, analyzed it in his heart for a moment, and knew that Cao Cao was still talking nonsense, and he didn't tell him the truth at all!

Knowing that Cao Cao didn't trust him, Liu Bei groaned for a while, and said: "Be the vanguard, take the lead in breaking the enemy, if you get the trust of General Cao, you will not give up, join forces to break the thief, and use security to protect Sheji!" ”

Cao Cao's narrow eyes narrowed, and he looked at Liu Bei quietly.

This person seems to be sincere, and he is not disloyal to every word, but he has no truth, and he does not reveal any true thoughts.

Will he really hand over the grain, the soldiers, and the horses? ’

"It's a deal!"

Although Cao Cao didn't trust Liu Bei, he still picked up the teacup and said: "Replace wine with tea, never give up!" ”

"Never give up!" Liu Bei picked up the teacup and took a sip with Cao Cao.

The two were duplicitous and unpredictable people, and after a few conversations, Liu Bei left Cao Cao's camp.

Not long after he walked out, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei greeted him, and Zhang Fei couldn't wait to say: "Big brother, what did Cao Cao say?" ”

Liu Bei sighed, his expression was gloomy, and said: "I thought that Cao Mengde was deeply favored by the emperor, and he would definitely try his best to please Dong, and he should be of one heart with me." Just now I bluntly said that I was willing to join forces with him, but he, looking at him left and right, did not say a word of truth, and I couldn't guess his thoughts. ”

Guan Yu said lightly: "It's not strange. What about the Holy Grace no matter how strong? The fourth and third princes of the Yuan family, I don't know how much stronger than Cao Cao? ”

Liu Bei was startled, looked left and right, looked back and forth, and made sure that there was no one, so he said to Guan Yu with a sigh of relief: "Second brother, don't say much about such words here." ”

(End of chapter)