Wang Can smiled and asked, "How much food does Xuande need?"
Liu Bei was overjoyed and said quickly: "It's not much, I only need a thousand stones."
One thousand dan is extremely important to Liu Bei today. Especially Gongsun Zan also gave him some food. With an extra thousand dan, he can support him for a while longer.
Wang Can said: "Xuande, I gave you a thousand dan. When this food is sent to your camp, the news will definitely be known to Gongsun Zan. If he knows that you have food, do you think he will cut off your food supply?"
Liu Bei's expression changed slightly.
This was something he hadn't considered.
Although the thousand stones of food given by Wang Can could indeed solve his problem and ensure a stable supply of food for the soldiers in his army, in fact, the food given by Gongsun Zan was the bulk of it.
Without Gongsun Zan's supplies, his army will definitely be short of food.
This is the key.
At this moment, Liu Bei also became hesitant.
Wang Can noticed the change in the expression on Liu Bei's face and said with a smile: "Xuande, my consideration is just my analysis. The specifics are up to you to choose."
Liu Bei hesitated to speak. Now he had to rely on Gongsun Zan.
Without Gongsun Zan, he would be a straggler.
It cannot be seen by anyone at all.
Wang Can continued: "Actually, there is another way, that is, you submit to me and serve me. The more than a thousand soldiers under your command are really too few, and they cannot consume much food. If you submit to me, you will not
Worrying about food issues.”
Liu Bei shook his head and said: "No need!"
He is very clear about his own path.
If he surrenders to Wang Can, he will no longer be alone, his troops will be dispersed, and his brothers will be transferred away. This is a problem that he does not want.
Wang Can asked again: "Then, do you still want food?"
"No more!"
Liu Bei shook his head and answered.
Wang Can said: "Seriously?"
"really!"
Liu Bei answered firmly. When he discovered his problem, he made a decisive decision.
Wang Can said: "That would be a pity."
Liu Bei felt a little disappointed, so he cupped his hands and said, "I've been harassing you for a long time, so I won't stay any longer. I'm leaving!"
"Go slowly and don't send me away!"
Wang Can heard this and replied with a chuckle.
Liu Bei left the Chinese army tent with some disappointment, but Wang Can was in the tent and continued to deal with the matters at hand. After Wang Can finished handling the military affairs and arranged for letters to be sent from the rear, soldiers entered again and reported
: "Sir, at the gate of the camp, a man named Guo Jia came to see you."
"please!"
When Wang Can heard this, a smile appeared on his face,
Guo Jia is here.
Unexpectedly, instead of recruiting Guo Jia, this comrade who once fought alongside him came to him.
The soldiers went to inform him, and not long after, they saw Guo Jia entering.
Today's Guo Jia is in his early twenties, which is the time to become an official. In fact, at this time, Guo Jia has traveled to many places. He has met many princes, and even served under Yuan Shao, but it was not long before he came into contact with him.
, and left.
What Yuan Shao values is famous people, who are the children of aristocratic families.
Exactly, Guo Jia is not.
Although Guo Jia was a scholar, he was from a poor family. However, he came from Yingchuan Academy and had quite a few friends. Guo Jia was dressed in a white robe and had a majestic appearance. He smiled and said, "My friend, Guo Jia, I have met Wang Zhoumu!"
Wang Can said: "What can Guo Fengxiao do when he comes here?"
Guo Jia raised his eyebrows and said, "Does Wang Zhoumu also know about Guo Jia?"
"Know!"
Wang Can nodded and said: "Guo Fengxiao has outstanding talents. He has talents from all over the world. How could he not know that?"
Guo Jiadao: "Is Wang Zhoumu serious?"
Wang Can said: "Seriously!"
A flash of light flashed in Guo Jia's eyes, and he said: "Since Wang Zhoumu admires me so much, I have recommended myself to serve as Wangzhou Mu's military advisor. I will command Wangzhou Mu in response to military operations. Is Wang Zhoumu willing?"
"no problem!"
Wang Can stood up with a smile, suppressed his smile, cupped his hands and said: "Military advisor, please accept Wang Can's bow!"
brush!
Guo Jia's complexion changed slightly.
He quickly turned sideways to avoid it. In fact, what he just said was meant to make fun of Wang Can. What if Wang Can didn't mean it? But he didn't expect that as soon as he opened his mouth, Wang Can took him seriously and directly worshiped him as his military advisor.
This move surprised Guo Jia.
Wang Can stood up and said: "Fengxiao, I have worshiped you as my military advisor. From now on, you are my Wang Can."
Guo Jia solemnly said: "Wang Zhoumu, are you serious?"
"nature!"
Wang Can answered directly.
Guo Jia looked at Wang Can. After a closer look, he saw that Wang Can was serious and not joking, so he stopped laughing and said again: "Wangzhou Mu, you know, at my age, I have never been in charge of an army."
Wang Can said: "I believe you!"
When Guo Jia heard such words, he was inexplicably moved, but more importantly, he was shocked.
Wang Can believed in him so much.
Even Guo Jia quickly thought in his heart that maybe Wang Can knew the news about him, otherwise, he would not have revealed his cousin's name immediately when he came to visit.
Guo Jia took a deep breath and said: "I am humbled by my duties, and I would like to pay my respects to my lord."
"Fengxiao, sit down!"
Wang Can waved his hands with a thick smile on his face.
After Guo Jia sat down, he looked at Wang Can and asked, "What is your intention in forming an alliance to attack Dong Zhuo this time?"
Wang Can did not answer, but turned over and asked, "What can you teach me about being a filial piety?"
Guo Jia said: "I believe that if the princes from all walks of life gather at Hulao Pass to attack Dong Zhuo, it will not last long. People are selfish and have their own interests. They cannot obey anyone's orders. Even if someone controls the princes from all walks of life, it is only superficial.
After listening to the order, the others may not be willing to send troops. As long as one person disobeys it, the others will definitely do the same."
"When there's no war, it doesn't matter."
"Once a war breaks out, each side will take into account their own losses after suffering losses. At that time, conflicts will inevitably occur and problems will arise. Therefore, I believe that attacking Dong Zhuo does not make much sense."
Guo Jia said: "Instead of doing this, it is better to accumulate food and power where you are."
Wang Can applauded in his heart.
As expected of Guo Jia!
He really has a sophisticated eye, and he can tell at a glance that this crusade against Dong Zhuo will not last long.
In fact, this is how it is. The coalition of princes each has its own interests and considerations. At the beginning, it was for the sake of interests, but as time went on, the situation became different.
Wang Can nodded and said: "I agree with what Fengxiao said. But now, it is not the time to withdraw our troops."
Guo Jiadao: "How can my lord withdraw his troops?"
"Make a name for yourself!"
A flash of light flashed in Wang Can's eyes, and he said: "This time when the princes gather together, I want to compete for the position of leader of the coalition, and show off my majesty and momentum, Wang Can. Then, when the princes are not united, it will not be too late to withdraw the troops."
For Wang Can, the crusade against Dong Zhuo was an opportunity to become famous.
That's all.
Wang Can didn't have high hopes for the rest.
After all, Dong Zhuo was very powerful, and the Xiliang army under his command were all veterans who roamed the battlefield and were invincible. What's more, Dong Zhuo also had Lu Bu's powerful army.
Lu Bu was not a very good person, he was not very good at governing the place, and he did not have the magnanimity and strategy of a master, but it was undeniable that Lu Bu's ability to lead troops on the battlefield was top-notch.
Wang Can had no hope against Dong Zhuo.
Wang Can only had more than 10,000 elite soldiers under his command. He was unwilling to use his soldiers to fight against Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army.
Therefore, it is destined that Wang Can will not go all out.
When Guo Jia heard Wang Can's words, a flash of light flashed in his eyes, and he said: "My lord's plan is certainly good. It's just that my lord wants to seize the position of leader of the alliance, but in fact, the leader of the alliance is privately considered by Yuan Shao.
What he has in his bag. First, Yuan Shao comes from a famous family, has a good family background, has prestige, and has the qualifications to kill eunuchs; second, Yuan Shao is one of the initiators of the crusade against Dong Zhuo."
"With these two reasons, Yuan Shao must serve as the leader of the alliance."
"Many other officials, in fact, have more or less relationships with the Yuan family. They will only support Yuan Shao and cannot support the lord."
Guo Jia said: "Under such a premise, it will be too difficult for the lord to seize the position of alliance leader."
"No problem!"
Wang Can smiled and said: "This is difficult to say, but it is actually difficult. It is not difficult to say, but it is not difficult in fact. Because in today's situation, you have to rely on your strength to speak. Otherwise, if I don't accept it, how can Yuan Shao convince everyone?
"
After a pause, Wang Can continued: "In fact, I have already taught Yuan Shao's brother Yuan Shu a lesson before."
"ah!"
Guo Jiadao: "There is a conflict between my lord and Yuan Shu?"
Wang Can did not hide anything, and said directly: "I sent troops from Xuzhou before, and after joining Cao Cao in Dongjun, I met Yuan Shu leading the troops at the border. This man was frivolous and provocative. Then, we killed Yuan Shu.
The general defeated Yuan Shu's army and beat Yuan Shu into a pig's head."
Guo Jiadao: "My lord is really powerful, but doing this is like adding another enemy."
Wang Can smiled and said: "I originally intended to seize the alliance leader, can I have a good relationship with Yuan Shu? So, it is better to deal with Yuan Shu directly. With my strength at that time, it would be easy to kill Yuan Shu."
Guo Jia nodded and said: "My lord, I will wait and see what my lord has in mind."
Although Guo Jia now knows a lot about Wang Can's army through a lot of news. It is precisely because of this that Guo Jia will take the initiative to serve. But in fact, Guo Jia doesn't know much about Wang Can himself.
Guo Jia only knew that Wang Can took charge of Xuzhou in a short period of time and caused great changes in Xuzhou.
In the end, Xuzhou as a whole became a paradise in the world and a place that countless people yearned for. It was precisely because of this that Guo Jia was willing to join Wang Can.
Wang Can said: "Next, we just need to wait. When Yuan Shao's army arrives, the battle will begin."
Guo Jiadao: "What the Lord said is true!"
The two chatted about the current situation and were quite harmonious. When Guo Jia arrived at the military camp, he saw all kinds of things in Wang Can's army. After learning more about the army, he had more confidence in Wang Can. (To be continued)