Chapter 443 As the attack on Dong proceeds, advance towards Hulao Pass!
In Guandu, there are ruins, corpses everywhere, and wars are raging!
The coalition forces fighting against Dong were stationed here. Among them, the plain white flag inlaid with the name Yuan fluttered in the wind. In the large military tent under the banner, various princes were discussing matters.
"Come from Haidong, Li Gexiao, have you done what you were told to do?"
In the large tent, on Yuan Shu's high seat, seated on the left side are Sun Jian, Tao Qian, Zhang Chao, Yang Jian, and Liu Biao, the princes of the Southern Alliance, while on the right side are Cao Cao, Bao Xin, Liu Bei, and Yuan Shao.
Gongsun Zan, Liu Yu, these princes from the Central Plains Alliance and the Northern Territory!
Due to geographical constraints, the two princes Zhao Kuangyin and Ma Teng were unable to cross Sili and come to Guandu to gather with various princes, so they did not appear in Yuan Shu's tent; similarly, Liu Bang in Yizhou also
Due to geographical reasons, it was impossible to cross Taigu Pass and the high mountains to meet the princes in Guandu.
"After receiving our letter of alliance, General Liu Bang of Yizhou responded immediately and expressed his willingness to create a stumbling block behind the Dong traitor forces, delaying some of the enemy's forces and reducing the pressure on our attack on Hulao Pass!"
Listening to the situation reported by Hai Donglai and Li Gexiao, Yuan Shu nodded in response with an expressionless expression, and then waved his hand to signal them to leave first.
After Hai Donglai and Li Gexiao exited the tent, Yuan Shu was silent for a long time before he spoke: "You must have seen the strength of Thief Dong! We have just arrived in Guandu, and we have lost a lot of elite soldiers.
If the strong generals continue to fight on their own as before, it would be better not to form a Lao Shizi alliance and just fight on their own."
Although Yuan Shu's words are unpleasant, they are not wrong. What he is talking about now is the most critical issue for the alliance. If they continue to fight independently, even if a million troops are pressing down on the border, the Dong thieves will be able to defeat them one by one.
, Defeat the so-called coalition forces!
"Mengde, Xuande, Benchu, what do you think?"
Hearing Yuan Shu call his name, Yuan Shao's expression changed slightly, and he waved his hand casually and replied: "Brother Highway, don't pretend to be confused because you understand. We (the northern princes) came all the way here.
, not for each other to fight."
At this time, Cao Cao squeezed out a smile on his dark face. He also waved his hand and said to Yuan Shu: "Dong Thief's fierce general Han Chi is very skilled in martial arts, and only the generals under Highway can deal with him. If we fight separately,
If so, wouldn’t it be a waste to meet Han Chu and that fellow who went to die in vain? Allied forces, allied forces, are more powerful in numbers!"
Liu Bei's expression changed. Although he didn't like Yuan Shu, disapproving of the director was too important to tolerate his personal affairs. What's more, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, the two giants, had spoken out. If he jumped out to sing the opposite, he would probably be isolated.
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"What Meng De and Ben Chu said is true, I have no other opinions!"
Yuan Shu's cold eyes flashed with surprise. He thought Liu Bei would jump out and sing the opposite, but he didn't expect that this guy was so honest. This made his idea of isolating him come to nothing!
"Xuande, Mengde, and Ben Chu have no objections. Do you have any other ideas?"
Yuan Shu's eyes swept across the various princes in the field. After the princes met his eyes, they all waved their hands to indicate that they had no objections.
"In that case, I will first make arrangements for the coalition forces to go to Hulao Pass."
Due to the influence of Wu Wenming and Han Shu, the coalition's advance was extremely slow. In addition, the Xiliang Army sent cavalry to interfere from time to time, and the coalition's march even stopped advancing and retreated.
"First of all, the top priority is how to deal with Han Shu and Wu Wenhua. According to the current situation, only General Jiangchen in the entire coalition can fight as well as Han Shui. Therefore, the next task of General Jiangchen is to contain them.
Cold water.
As for how to deal with Wu Wenhua, General Yang Jian's Yuwen Chengdu and Jiao Benzhong, General Cao Cao's Zhang Kui, General Tao Qian's Bian Zhuangzi, Tu Anyi, and Wu Qiujiu were all brave enough to send one at will.
When the two of them go to the battlefield, they can contain Wu Wenhua!"
Yuan Shu's words probably mean that when dealing with Han Shui, he can send generals to contain him, but when Dong Zhuo's forces send other fierce generals to attack, the princes themselves have to send their own men to the battlefield to meet the enemy. After all, the battlefield is not
This is a battlefield for Yuan Shu alone. Even if Yuan Shu has Jia Fu, the 'Golden Winged Dapeng' Tian Yunpeng, Guan Deli, Pei Yuanshao, Green Lion, White Elephant... they can't all be dispatched, and then let other princes sit back and enjoy the gains.
Put aside the soy sauce and mix up the results!
"Ah this"
Liu Xuande was about to speak, but when he remembered that he didn't seem to have any strong generals under his command who could restrain Wu Wenhua, he decisively chose to shut up. Even if the sky fell, there would still be people like Cao Cao, Tao Qian, and Yang Jian holding them back, and he would
Just bring Wang Yanzhang, Zhang Dingbian and other generals to make soy sauce among the coalition forces.
"Xuande has something to say. If you have an opinion, just say it face to face. There is no need to be pretentious or coy!"
Yuan Shu stared at Liu Bei for a long time. Seeing that he was hesitant to speak, Yuan Shu raised the corners of his mouth slightly, smiled contemptuously, and then pretended to ask in a questioning tone, turning the topic to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei thought to himself that he should die, then stood up and replied: "What Gao Dao said is very wonderful, Xuande admires it endlessly!"
It has to be said that Liu Bei was tactful in his dealings, and in the midst of chatting and laughing, he turned the topic back to Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu saw that Liu Bei could not be embarrassed, so he had an idea and said: "Xuande, I have heard for a long time that your two sworn brothers are cheating on each other."
Zhiyong, why not let them go together to contain Wu Wenhua? It can also share some pressure with generals such as Yuwen Chengdu, Zhang Kui, Wu Qiujiu and so on!"
Liu Bei's face suddenly changed. He forced out a smile, shook his head in a pretense of lamentation and replied: "A few days ago, Wang Shichong led his army to invade my rule. My two sworn brothers led the army to resist, but they suffered.
He is injured and his strength is greatly reduced. I am afraid that he will not be able to help General Yuwen Chengdu and other generals!"
A cruel light flashed in Yuan Shu's eyes. He paused for a moment and then said loudly: "Since Xuande can't contribute in the fight against Wu Wenhua, we need Brother Xuande on the way to Hulao Pass.
Thank you very much for your help.”
Seeing that Yuan Shu was aggressive and no one of the other princes present came out to rescue him, Liu Bei had no choice but to bow and salute, and replied calmly: "In the next first battle, a certain general under his command will fight! I hope that all the princes can help me."
Now that Liu Bei had chosen to surrender, Yuan Shu did not continue to be aggressive. He smiled softly, and then bowed his hands to Liu Bei in return. Then he ordered his confidants to put the banquet on the table, inviting the princes in the room and the generals outside the tent to enjoy it.
Once tonight is over, we will continue to push towards Hulao Pass!
The banquet started, all the guests were happy, and the princes were all alone and drunk. Only Yuan Shu was half drunk and half awake, looking at the night sky with a smile, thinking about who should be recommended as the leader of the alliance, who can maximize his own interests.