The five hundred taels of gold he gave turned out to be a means for Wang Can to win over soldiers. He lost a lot of money, but in the end, it was Wang Can who profited, which was really helpless.
Cao Cao saw it in his eyes and sighed in his heart.
Wang Can's every move was planned, and it could even be said that one step counted for three, and Yuan Shu was completely defeated. After seeing Wang Can's ability and strength, he was worried and happy in his heart.
The reason why he is happy is because Wang Can's strength will help him attack Dong Zhuo.
The reason why he is worried is because Wang Can is very powerful. If there is internal strife among the people and he cannot get along with other princes, causing the situation to change drastically, it will not be conducive to the crusade against Dong Zhuo.
This is Cao Cao's complex psychology.
However, Wang Can didn't care about Cao Cao's thoughts. He said directly: "Yuan Shu, please deliver the goods. Five hundred taels of gold, not a penny less. If there is a little less, it won't work."
"Someone is coming!"
Yuan Shu gave an order.
The soldiers stepped forward and bowed in salute.
Yuan Shu said directly: "Take five hundred gold and give it to Wang Can."
"Here!"
The soldier turned around and retreated, went to get five hundred gold, and handed it directly to Wang Can.
Yuan Shu said: "Wang Can, can I leave?"
"Can!"
Wang Can smiled and said: "You are welcome to come to me for trouble next time. I like to meet the money-splitting boys of the Yuan family."
Yuan Shu snorted, turned around and left.
He gathered the soldiers under his command, turned around and left in a hurry.
Wang Can directly divided the five hundred gold among his soldiers. For the soldiers in the army, if they can earn rewards from a war, it is definitely worthwhile and cost-effective.
Cao Cao said: "Wang Zhoumu, let's hurry up."
"good!"
Wang Can nodded and agreed.
The two men led the army on the road. Along the way, the soldiers under Wang Can's command were all high-spirited. On the contrary, the soldiers under Cao Cao's command had a hint of awe in their eyes when they looked at Wang Can.
The battle between Yuan Shu and Wang Can opened the eyes of countless soldiers and saw the power of Wang Can's army.
The army marched all the way. When Wang Can and Cao Cao arrived at Hulao Pass, many princes had already arrived at Hulao Pass. Wang Can sent someone to inquire about it and learned about the current situation.
Most of the princes, such as Sun Jian, Gongsun Zan, Wang Kuang, Liu Dai and others, have already arrived.
Yuan Shu also arrived.
But Yuan Shao, the initiator who called for the crusade against Dong Zhuo, has not arrived yet.
There were also a few princes or two who did not arrive.
It was so true that the people who arrived temporarily were still scattered. They arrived and stationed themselves separately, and then kept in touch with each other and told each other about the crusade against Dong Zhuo.
When most people talk about Dong Zhuo, they think that Dong Zhuo deserved to be killed because he misled the country.
Everyone hated Dong Zhuo to the core.
In the past few days, Cao Cao has been making friends with princes from all over the world, showing his own ideas and ambitions. Among everyone, although Cao Cao's official position is not high, in fact, Cao Cao is also from a wealthy family.
Although he is not as good as Yuan Shao or Yuan Shu, he is at least from a wealthy family.
Therefore, Cao Cao was quite effective in making friends.
Wang Can didn't go out to make friends.
Of course, because he was young and because of Yuan Shu's influence, no one came to visit him from beginning to end.
Wang Can didn't pay much attention to this.
The people who came to attack Dong Zhuo this time, except for Yuan Shu, Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Sun Jian, Liu Bei and others, in fact many of them will gradually disappear and be killed in the ensuing war.
Not many people can survive.
Therefore, Wang Can actually has no intention of making friends with most of these people.
Even if we make friends, it is actually meaningless.
Wang Can stayed in his camp most of the time, but on this day, soldiers came to the camp and reported: "Sir, Liu Bei wants to see you."
"please!"
Wang Can gave an order.
A smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, but he didn't expect Liu Bei to come again.
Although Liu Bei had a very ordinary background and could even be said to be poor, he possessed a quality, which was resilience. No matter how badly he was defeated, he could always pick up the spirit to fight again.
The spirit of such a person is not simple, it is an extremely terrifying tenacity.
Of course, Liu Bei is not without his shortcomings.
Liu Bei always regarded women as clothes. In every war, his women must be lost.
During the Battle of Xuzhou, Liu Bei's woman was captured by Lu Bu.
Later, in the Battle of Xuzhou, Liu Bei's woman was captured by Cao Cao.
Later, in the Battle of Jingzhou, Liu Bei's women and sons were almost captured.
Liu Paopao, like his ancestor Liu Bang, ran away on his own whenever there was a war, but did not care about women or anything else. However, Liu Bei has not yet married, and is still living under the command of Gongsun Zan.
Not long after, Liu Bei came to the camp.
Liu Bei cupped his hands and said, "I, Liu Bei, have met Wang Zhoumu."
Wang Can said: "Liu Xuande, I know it. People say that Liu Xuande is unparalleled in benevolence and justice, and he loves the people like a son. Although he does not hold a high position, he has quite a lot of political achievements in the local area."
When Liu Bei heard this, he was immediately flattered and said: "Wangzhou Mu praised it."
Wang Can said: "I wonder if Xuande has something important to do when he comes to see me?"
Liu Bei said: "I came down to see Wangzhou Mu. I heard that Wangzhou Mu had many powerful soldiers under his command. Therefore, I came here to see the Taiwei. I wonder what the Taiwei's thoughts are on attacking Dong Zhuo now. Although Bei's status and the number of soldiers are few, he
I am also willing to do my best."
Wang Can said: "I don't have any ideas yet. It won't be too late to discuss it after Yuan Benchu arrives."
Liu Bei said: "What Wang Zhoumu said is true."
Wang Can asked: "Which party does Xuande hold high now?"
Today, Liu Bei is living under the command of Gongsun Zan, but in fact, Gongsun Zan cannot govern Liu Bei because Liu Bei is just living here and has not surrendered.
Liu Bei smiled and said helplessly: "Bei is still a commoner today. He has been wandering around and is temporarily living under the command of his senior brother Gongsun Zan."
Wang Can said: "Xuande has no branches to rely on, but you are willing to submit to me and serve me."
"ah!"
When Liu Bei heard this, he exclaimed.
He didn't expect that Wang Can would directly recruit people, which made Liu Bei a little stunned for a moment.
He was really unprepared.
Wang Can narrowed his eyes, looked at Liu Bei, and said: "Xuande, you currently hold the largest official position, which is the county magistrate of a county. You have not even served as the magistrate of a large county where the county seat is located. As long as you
Under my command, you can develop your talents. Are you willing to serve me?"
To be honest, Liu Bei is ultimately a tripartite person. In fact, if he lacks advisers, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, and opportunities, he is nothing.
Wang Can wanted to recruit, not because he wanted to recruit Liu Bei, but because he was coveting Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
Although these two people each have their own shortcomings, it is fair to say that both of them are powerful tiger generals.
It can play a big role when placed on the battlefield.
That's why Wang Can recruited him.
Liu Bei was also a man on the battlefield. He took a deep breath, adjusted his attitude, and said: "Liu Bei accepted Wang Zhoumu's kindness. Now he is temporarily under the command of his senior brother and is being taken care of by his senior brother. Wouldn't it be unjust to leave his senior brother suddenly?"
Wang Can smiled in his heart.
Liu Bei is indeed not a simple person.
If it were another person, he might not be able to hold on to such solicitation.
But Liu Bei remained unmoved.
This is something to hold on to.
Liu Bei must have known that Wang Can's so-called surrender was a true surrender, which meant serving Wang Can to the death. Liu Bei was extremely unwilling to do so in such a situation.
Liu Bei also had his own ideas. He wanted to make a fortune and was unwilling to rely on others.
You can stay as a sojourner, but you cannot surrender.
Wang Can sighed and said: "Since Xuande doesn't want to, then forget it. I am still thinking of letting you stay as a county magistrate for a while, and then I will promote you and make you the prefect of a county. Your ability
Very good, you can serve as the governor of a county. Now if you don't want to, then forget it."
Liu Bei's heart skipped a beat when he heard this.
The governor of a county!
This is an incredible official position.
You must know that his senior brother Gongsun Zan only controlled the land of one county, and was still controlled by Liu Yu, the shepherd of Youzhou. Most of the princes who attacked Dong Zhuo this time were only the governor of one county.
It would be different if he became the prefect of a county.
Of course, Liu Bei was just thinking about it.
He longed to become the prefect of a county, but Liu Bei was never willing to give up his inner thoughts. What's more, he still had two brothers. Once he completely surrendered to Wang Can, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei would not be able to follow him all the time.
He will definitely be transferred.
This is what Liu Bei doesn't want.
Liu Bei took a deep breath and said again: "Wang Zhoumu's good intentions, I accept them wholeheartedly. As a human being, you have to persevere. If you betray your trust at will, you will eventually be abandoned."
Wang Can said: "As expected of Liu Xuande, not simple, not simple."
Liu Bei said: "Wangzhou Mumu praised it."
After a pause, Liu Bei said: "Speaking of which, I have one more thing to do when I come here. I hope I can get help from Wang Zhoumu."
Wang Can said: "Tell me and listen!"
At this time, Wang Can's heart was filled with excitement.
This is Liu Bei's purpose.
The so-called visit came with a purpose. If Liu Bei didn't ask for something, he wouldn't be polite to others.
Liu Bei said sternly: "There are more than a thousand soldiers in the army. Although the food provided by our senior brothers is somewhat insufficient. After all, there are a thousand mouths, so Bei hopes to ask Wangzhou Mu to help one or two. Please rest assured Wangzhou Mu, as long as Bei has
Once we find a place to stay and have food, we will immediately return it to Wang Zhoumu."
When he said this, he was a little less confident. Although Liu Bei had done this before asking for help, he didn't know what Wang Can was thinking about doing this in front of the imperial officials.
Wang Can is funny.
Liu Bei said that Gongsun Zan provided food, but it was not enough. In fact, this should be Gongsun Zan's deliberate act. As a general, Gongsun Zan could not be ignorant of Liu Bei's character. It was precisely because Liu Bei was not well-raised and unwilling to submit that Gongsun Zan withheld the food supply.
This is the reason why Liu Bei is short of food. (To be continued)