On the other side, Sun Ce, Cheng Pu, and Huang Gai also discussed secretly in the big tent.

Cheng Pu's face was solemn and said, "Eldest son, it's too unusual." That Cao Cao was rumored to be an unruly person, and he didn't even pay attention to the princes in the court, but today he was very sympathetic to Yuan Shao, and he didn't have a word of rebuttal. That Liu Bei appeared here as a pastor in Xuzhou, and he also didn't say a word, it was too weird! ”

Sun Ce spread his hair, wiped his sword, looked indifferent, and said, "No matter what conspiracy they have, it won't be us anyway." As long as I make enough contributions, my uncle will be able to plan for me to attack the lord in the imperial court, and as long as I attack the lord, we will be justified in Wu County......"

Now Sun Ce doesn't have any official position, even if the forbidden army camp is not investigated, but he is not justified in 'governing' Wu County, and the resistance is too great.

What's more, Sun Ce has even greater ambitions!

Cheng Pu said: "Eldest son, I still have to guard against it." Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu are both remnants of the Yuan family, and the court will not be compatible. Once Dong Zhuo perishes, the next one must be Yuan Shao! If the eldest prince wants to attack the lord and gain a firm foothold in the chaos of Dong Zhuo's demise, we must stand on the side of the imperial court, and not only attack the lord, but at least seek a position of Taishou! ”

While~

Sun Ce slammed the sword back, and said with blazing eyes: "Not bad! Okay, I'll go to visit Cao Cao tomorrow, doesn't he like BMW and famous swords? Let people go back and get it, and I'll give him as much as they want! ”

Cheng Pu nodded and said, "Cao Cao is the favorite of the current emperor, if he writes for the eldest prince, he should be nine out of ten." ”

Huang Gai on the side, holding the knife, seemed not interested in any of this, and said, "Yuan Shao's soldiers, do you want to return them to him?" ”

Sun Ce looked out the door and said, "I didn't bring it." ”

Huang Gai nodded and said, "That's the best." ”

In recent years, the south has encountered the Yellow Turban Rebellion, all kinds of banditry, it can be said that the people's livelihood has withered, the youth and strength have decreased sharply, and 5,000 soldiers and horses are not so easy to raise.

None of these four people are simple, unpredictable, and speechless all night.

The next day, third, there were more people coming one after another, such as Zang Hong, Zhang Chao and others who fought guerrillas everywhere in Xuzhou, Wen Yi, the former Guanglu doctor in Jingzhou, Liu Xuan, the servant who lived in Huaipu, Zhuge Xuan, the Yuzhang Taishou Zhuge Xuan recommended by Liu Biao, and Zhu Hao, the Changsha Taishou Zhu Hao proposed by the imperial court, etc., there were more than 30 people.

There were 3,000 soldiers with a large number of troops, and hundreds of them at least, all of whom responded to Yuan Shao's call, scattered all their money, recruited troops and horses, raised grain and grass, and traveled long distances regardless of the long distance.

For the arrival of these people, Yuan Shao welcomed them all, regardless of the size of the official position, they all greeted them in person, and then put on a banquet and welcomed them warmly.

Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Ce and others watched coldly, seeing Yuan Shao winning over people's hearts and gathering soldiers and horses, and the soldiers and horses were getting stronger and stronger, but they rarely participated, and only occasionally echoed twice.

On the third day, Yuan Shao couldn't wait, and decided to hold a swearing-in meeting on the seventh day of September, and send troops north on the eighth day of September.

At this time, Cao Cao and Liu Bei had already brought their respective soldiers and horses and lined up around Yuan Shao's army, but the right to transfer troops was taken in by Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao wore the official uniform of the rear general, held a sword in his hand, and patrolled everywhere, fierce and murderous.

The seventh day of the ninth month.

Outside Zhongli County, Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Sun Ce, Zang Hong, Zhuge Xuan, Zhang Chao, Liu Miao and dozens of other people gathered.

The sun is shining, the pennant is waving, and everything is ready on the altar not far away.

As the oath-taker, Zang Hong did not hesitate, strode out and ascended the altar.

Standing in front of a group of civil ministers and military generals and princes from all sides, Zang Hong took out the oath, his voice was loud, sentence by word, straight through the sky.

"The Han family is unfortunate, and the emperor is out of control. The thief Dong Zhuo took advantage of the provocation and indulgence, caused disaster to the court, and abused the people. Shao and others were afraid of the loss of the society, entangled the volunteers, and went to the country. I am an alliance, and I will work together to make the ministers' festivals, and there will be no two aspirations. There is this alliance of Chongqing, and it is impossible to lose its life, and there is no legacy. The emperor and queen of heaven, the ancestors and the spirits, are all learned......"

And all the people under the altar listened, and they were silent, each with a different color.

Regarding the oath-taker, the princes from all walks of life pushed back and forth, and they didn't settle down for a day, Yuan Shao, the rear general, the tacit 'alliance leader' refused to agree, and Cao Cao refused to give it to 'humble status', Liu Bei, a relative of the emperor, was the most suitable, but he resolutely refused to grant it on the grounds of 'repeated defeats and ominous'.

The other princes had their own reasons, but no one was willing to step forward, and in the end, Zang Hong couldn't stand it and took the initiative to take it.

The oath taker decided, and because of the oath, there was a dispute for two more days.

The princes from all walks of life weigh their words and sentences, everyone has opinions, they all have ideas, and they secretly poke and poke to entrap private goods, and they don't know how many people seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

Finally, last night, it was finalized.

In the first few sentences, except for Liu Bei's opinions, there are no objections.

And the second sentence of 'Shao and others are afraid of the loss of the society, entangle the volunteers, and go to the country', the word 'Shao' was added by Yuan Shao, and Cao Cao and others resolutely opposed it, but they still added it.

There is no third sentence, 'I am an alliance, work together, so that the ministers, there will be no two ambitions', it was Cao Cao, Liu Bei, Sun Ce who strongly advocated it, and Yuan Shao and others were forced to agree.

"There is an alliance between Chongqing, and it will fall to its life, and there will be no inheritance", this is Zhuge Xuan's change, he changed the original "died under the arrows" to "no gram inheritance".

To put it simply, breaking this oath will not only lead to death, but also to cut off children and grandchildren.

After Zang Hong finished reading, the crowd around him suddenly shouted loudly, no matter which princes or ordinary soldiers, they shouted one after another, and the flags fluttered, rustling, and magnificent.

Yuan Shao and others were also fluctuating and surging with inexplicable emotions.

After Zang Hong finished reading, he did another ritual, and then turned sideways and shouted: "Blood!" ”

Yuan Shao took the lead, Liu Wei, Cao Cao, Sun Ce, Zhuge Xuan, Liu Miao and others went up in turn.

The so-called 'blood alliance' is also a complicated process, not to mention the large number of people.

This seemingly simple ritual took place throughout the day.

When the wait was over, the group returned to the barracks, and then packed up their own and prepared to leave the camp tomorrow and go north to ask for Dong.

"It's finally time to send troops."

In Cao Cao's big tent, he breathed a long sigh of relief and said with a smile on his face.

In his big tent, there were three people sitting, Xiahoudun, Le Jin, and Guo Jia, who was pretending to be a personal guard.

Guo Jia took off his hat, took a sip of wine, shook his head, and said, "General, I'm afraid it may not be." ”

Cao Cao was stunned and said, "What does it mean to be filial?" Now that he has sworn an oath, Yuan Benchu swore in public, and he will be pulled out tomorrow, can there be any changes? ”

Guo Jiahu sneered and said: "In the past few days, I have been observing the general Houhou, and I found that he has almost nothing else, that is, he is annexing all kinds of soldiers and horses, and now, I am afraid that there are only a dozen roads left." ”

Cao Cao also knew this, but he didn't care, and said suspiciously: "It's not a strange thing, how can you see filial piety, and you won't pull out the teacher tomorrow?" ”

Guo Jia looked outside, sneered more and more, and said: "It's not that he won't pull out the division tomorrow, what I'm saying is that the general didn't have the intention of courting Dong, and he was too far behind the general." What's more, it will take at least half a month to go to Qian County through Ruyin, everyone is already scattered, and it will be a month to delay a little, and it will be mid-October to arrive in Qian County, and the autumn clothes can be prepared? Autumn will soon be winter, how about winter clothes? ”

Cao Cao hadn't thought so much before, and was bent on urging Yuan Shao to send troops as soon as possible, listening to Guo Jia's words, his face couldn't help but slowly become gloomy.

Le Jin and Xiahoudun glanced at each other, and neither of them dared to speak.

Cao Cao thought back and forth in his heart, his long narrow eyes flashing with cold murderous intent.

Guo Jia knew that Cao Cao was different from Yuan Shao and the others, and he still had a heart for the Han family, looked at his uncertain expression, and said: "General, if this is the case, it will ruin my plan, and I must deal with it as soon as possible." ”

Cao Cao was furious in his heart, slowly raised his eyelids, looked at Guo Jia, and said, "If I unite with Liu Bei, Sun Ce, Zhuge Xuan, Liu Xuan and others, join forces of 70,000, and lead the advanced troops, what do you think?" ”

Guo Jia thought for a moment, shook his head and said: "Now that Yuan Shao is the rear general and the leader of the alliance, all the soldiers and horses have to look at his face, and it is inevitable to worry about it. What's more, Sun Ce, Liu Bei and others didn't have much grain and grass, and the general also gave half of it to Yuan Shao, and the grain and grass we hid were not enough to support the 70,000 army for too long. ”

Cao Cao's expression became more and more ugly, and he couldn't wait to dismantle Yuan Shao in eight pieces.

After thinking about it, he still didn't have a good plan, so he had to say: "Fengxiao, is there a good plan?" ”

Guo Jia drank wine and said: "The general has to do a lot of things, one is to unite people from all walks of life and put pressure on Yuan Shao to force him to march as quickly as possible without delay." Second, try to win over as many people as possible, and when necessary, the general should act arbitrarily, leave Yuan Shao behind, and march freely. Three ...... The general must be prepared to turn his face with Yuan Shao. ”

Cao Cao looked shocked and said, "Turning your face with Yuan Shao?" ”

For so many days, Cao Cao has been forcibly withholding Yuan Shao, cooperating with everything, and rarely contradictory, in order for Yuan Shao to lead all armies, unite as one, and conquer Dong Zhuo.

If Cao Cao and Yuan Shao turn their faces, in the eyes of other people, it may mean that the imperial court and Yuan Shao will break up, which will make the coalition against Dong fall apart in an instant, and the fight against Dong will die without a fight!

Guo Jia knew Cao Cao's concerns, and said solemnly: "Not bad." If Yuan Shao deliberately delays, he must also move forward with all his might, and the responsibility of destroying Dong is none other than the general! ”

Cao Cao nodded lightly, the corners of his face were like iron, and said, "Then Yuan Shao didn't sit on the mountain to watch the tiger fight and reap the benefits of the fisherman?" ”

Guo Jia said: "There is no way. At the moment, the elimination of Dong is a top priority, Yuan Shao and his ilk do not dare to rebel, as long as Dong Zhuo is destroyed, the court can breathe a sigh of relief and slowly figure it out. If Dong can't be destroyed as soon as possible, the imperial court will be restrained by him. Qing, and even Si Li, will not be at peace! ”

Cao Cao took a deep breath, his eyes widened, looked out of the tent, and said, "If Yuan Shao really dares to betray the alliance, he will slash this fang one day!" ”

Guo Jia drank silently, thinking about a better way.

But now that Yuan Shao has become a general trend, he must be in front and drag him down!

Cao Cao was also thinking about it, and after a moment, he said, "How about we let some rumors go out and force Yuan Shao to send troops?" ”

Guo Jia thought for a while, shook his head and said: "It doesn't have much effect, it will only give Yuan Shao an excuse, and it is still important to unite at present." ”

Cao Cao's narrow eyes narrowed, the light of danger flashed, and he said to himself: "If he Yuan Ben really wants to do this, I will definitely make him regret it!" Yuan Rang, keep an eye on the grain and grass of the coalition army, and then you send a message to Zixiao, and wait for my order at any time. ”

Guo Jia was taken aback, and immediately drank calmly.

really angered Cao Cao, and the consequences would really be serious.

And Guo Jia faintly felt that Cao Cao would never do such an afterthought, he must be thinking about how to force Yuan Shao to start a war with Dong Zhuo as soon as possible, and even, there was already a way!

"Yes!" Xiahoudun understood and turned to go out.

Guo Jia drank wine and did not speak.

Cao Cao is an extremely thoughtful person, especially after the past few years, there has been a certain clear change, in the strategy and calculation of war, there has been great progress, not comparable to the past.

Cao Cao didn't have a big tent here, but he walked around very often.

Especially Liu Bei, he is like a courtesan, as if he is familiar with everyone, and he can talk for a long time when he meets.

And Sun Ce only visited those who had a stake in him, and the others didn't even look at each other when they saw him.

And Liu Xuan, Zhuge Xuan and others were relatively relaxed, gathered together, pushed the cup and changed the lamp, the wind and snow, the poems and songs, so uncomfortable.

Liu Bei was already late, and everyone was half-drunk, his tone was fluctuating, obviously drunk.

Zhuge Xuan was dancing during the banquet, swaying freely, so uncomfortable.

Seeing this, Liu Bei sat aside, and heard Liu Xuan on the side sneer at Zhuge Xuan, and said: "Xuande Gong, this Zhuge Xuan is a big talker, he has no virtue, and he has little dealings with him." ”

Liu Miao is also a member of the Hanchen clan, and he is closer to Liu Bei, who claims to be the king of Zhongshan, than others.

Liu Bei looked curious and said, "What kind of big words?" ”

Liu Xuan looked at Zhuge Xuan, who was still dancing, and others joined in, his expression became more and more indifferent, and said: "What do you say, his two words have the resources of heaven, and he is the talent of Wang Zuo, and he will become a great weapon in the future!" ”

Liu Bei's heart moved inexplicably, and said, "Two nephews? Is there a saying? ”

Liu Miao took a bite of food, shook his head and said, "I don't have much reputation." One is called Zhuge Jin, the other is Zhuge Liang, he is already twenty-five or sixteen, and he has no talent. ”

Liu Bei listened, and couldn't help but be disappointed.

Zhuge Xuan is a native of Xuzhou, but before Liu Bei arrived, he had already avoided trouble and left, and he would be recruited in the future, but now Zhuge Xuan and Yuan Shao are very close, and Liu Bei has no way to start.

I still thought about Zhuge Xuan's two nephews, but when I heard that Liu Xuan had no talent, he suddenly stopped thinking.

Liu Bei quietly observed the crowd of people singing, dancing and drinking, and sighed lightly: "The big war is coming, how can you still have such thoughts?" ”

Liu Miao shook his head, and seeing that there was no one around, he suddenly approached and whispered: "Xuande Gong, I got the news that Yuan Shao has another plan, and we need to be careful." ”

The chopsticks in Liu Bei's hand paused, and hurriedly said, "What is the plot?" ”

I can't help Liu Bei not be nervous, his net worth and life are pressed on Yuan Shao, if Yuan Shao is unpredictable, the consequences are unimaginable!

Liu Miao swept his eyes left and right again, and said in a lower voice: "Someone has found out the news, saying that Yuan Shao plans to let you and Meng De be the pioneers, let them merge with Dong Zhuohuo, and Yuan Shao will reap the benefits of the fisherman!" ”

Liu Bei's chopsticks in his hand were slowly put down, his face was full of anger, and he was about to get up and said, "I'll find the general Hou to make it clear." ”

Liu Miao hurriedly grabbed him and said in a low voice: "How can you talk about such a strange thing!" ”

Liu Bei looked nervous, apprehensive, and uneasy, so he had to sit down and said, "It's a matter of the safety of the community, how can you spare your life?" Liu Gong, why don't you join me and talk to the later general Chen about the benefits. Before the country's social security, personal honor, disgrace, safety and danger are not important, and we must not lose big because of small things, and bring disaster to the country and the people! ”

Seeing that Liu Bei said so sincerely, Liu Miao couldn't help but take his hand and said sincerely: "Xuande Gong, everything is unknown, and you must be patient for the time being." I watched Cao Cao and Yuan Shao sing and harmonize, there must be a reason, you might as well watch it, and be cautious! ”

(End of chapter)