After conquering Hulao Pass, all the princes' camps were moved to Hulao Pass and stationed at Hulao Pass.
When all the princes from all walks of life arrived at Hulao Pass, Yuan Shao immediately summoned all the princes to discuss the matter.
Hulao Pass, meeting hall.
Yuan Shao sat on the main seat, and the princes on the left and right sides were arranged in front and back according to their seating order.
Seeing the princes full of admiration and astonished expressions, Yuan Shao felt very proud and even more proud. When Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Gongsun Zan, and Sun Jian sent troops, the other princes also knew that the four led their soldiers to attack Hulao Pass, but
But none of the princes followed. Everyone thought that it was too dark to go to war, and conserving strength was the right way.
However, overnight, Hulao Pass was captured.
This kind of thing surprised the princes from all walks of life, and they didn't understand how Hulao Pass, which was like a hedgehog, was so vulnerable.
Yuan Shao smiled, pursed his lips, and said with a sudden smile: "Everyone, we have called everyone here today. One of the reasons is to reward the princes who captured Hulao Pass, especially Wang Can, the prefect of Hanzhong, who went into danger alone to capture Hulao Pass.
Guan Li has made great contributions. Secondly, I want everyone to discuss what we should do after occupying Hulao Pass. Should we go straight to Luoyang, or stay in Hulao Pass and act as appropriate."
When Yuan Shu heard this, he frowned, glanced at Wang Can, and asked: "Alliance leader, what contribution does Wang Can have? Weren't the people who attacked Hulao Pass the leader, Cao Mengde, Sun Taishou, and General Gongsun? How come Wang Can is involved? This
I haven't seen Wang Can leave the camp for several days, how could he be related to the conquest of Hulao Pass?"
Yuan Shao laughed loudly and said: "Weixian took the risk alone and led his soldiers from the broken barracks to sneak into Hulao Pass and open the gate of Hulao Pass. Isn't this a great achievement? If Weixian hadn't opened the gate of Hulao Pass, I'm afraid you and I would still be there
I was frowning in the camp outside Hulao Pass, thinking about how to capture Hulao Pass."
When Yuan Shu heard this, he immediately stopped talking.
He always thought that Wang Can was in the Hanzhong military camp, but he didn't expect that Wang Can actually sneaked into Hulao Pass.
When looking at Wang Can, Yuan Shu's eyes had a hint of color and his eyes were a little complicated.
Wang Can sneaked into Hulao Pass alone and was in danger alone. It would be impossible without enough courage. Not to mention the past grudges between Yuan Shu and Wang Can, Wang Can's sneaking into Hulao Pass alone is still worthy of Yuan Shu's admiration.
When Yuan Shao saw that Yuan Shu had stopped talking, he continued: "Well, since no one has any objections, I will implement the rights of the alliance leader. Any merit must be rewarded, and any fault must be punished. Wang Can, the prefect of Hanzhong, has accomplished such a great merit and must be rewarded! I
It is proposed that Wang Can, the prefect of Hanzhong, be granted the title of General Pingxi and Marquis of Nanzheng. Do you have any opinions?"
After Yuan Shu heard this, his body trembled, but he did not stand up and speak.
The only ones who had grievances against Wang Can were Yuan Shu and Liu Bei. Yuan Shu had no objection and Liu Bei was not qualified.
Despite the situation, Liu Bei still stood up, bowed to Yuan Shao, and said: "Alliance leader, important positions of imperial officials must be conferred by the emperor. Although the alliance leader has commanded various princes to attack Dong Zhuo, it is against the rules to appoint officials to titles so easily.
There is something wrong with the law!”
As a subordinate of Gongsun Zan, Liu Bei did not participate in the attack on Hulao Pass, but he still had complaints in his heart.
If Gongsun Zan had notified Liu Bei, Liu Bei might not have achieved meritorious service.
However, Gongsun Zan only led his Baima Yicong into the battle, leaving Liu Bei aside.
In such a situation, Liu Bei would of course stand up to oppose him, especially since Wang Can wanted to be named General Pingxi, which made Liu Bei even more jealous.
Wang Can glanced at Liu Bei and secretly laughed at Liu Bei's unnecessary move. However, Wang Can borrowed the donkey from the slope and stood up and said: "Alliance leader, what Liu Xuande said is, how can Wang Can be so virtuous that he can be named General Pingxi and Marquis of Nanzheng?"
General, please take back your order!"
Yuan Shao waved his hand, signaling Wang Can not to speak.
Looking at Liu Bei, Yuan Shao asked: "Are you Liu Bei, Liu Xuande?"
Liu Bei said: "Leader of the alliance, the last general is Liu Xuande."
Yuan Shao snorted coldly and said: "Mengde issued a proclamation to recruit the princes of the world to attack Dong Zhuo, which is a righteous man. Now that Dong Zhuo's general Li Jue has been defeated, why can't he appoint officials to important positions? Although I issued the order with the order of the alliance leader, there are
It is against the law, but it is urgent to obey authority. After defeating Dong Zhuo, I will naturally ask the emperor to make a decision. However, now we need to inspire the military morale and strengthen the army to march forward bravely. How can you not make a marquis and worship a general? You are not good at military affairs, hurry up
Retreat, otherwise don't blame this alliance leader for kicking you out of the meeting hall."
"promise!"
Liu Bei asked for trouble and returned behind Gongsun Zan in embarrassment.
Gongsun Zan squinted his eyes slightly, as if he didn't see Liu Bei and regarded Liu Bei as nothing.
Yuan Shao dismissed Liu Bei and said in a gentle voice: "For the first time, you have worked hard and made great achievements. You are fully qualified to accept this official position. Are you willing to accept the order of our leader to be General Pingxi and Marquis of Nanzheng?"
At this time, Wang Can had no reason to refuse.
Wang Can stood up, bowed his hand to Yuan Shao, and thanked him: "Wang Can thanks the leader. I will definitely continue to work hard in the future and contribute my own strength to the attack on Dong Zhuo."
The Marquis of Nanzheng is just a county marquis, just an honorary title.
But General Pingxi is different. He is a general with real power and has the right to conquer and quell rebellions.
The permanent generals in the imperial court include the general, the hussar general, the chariot general, the Wei general, the Zheng (southeast, northwest) general, the Zhen (southeast, northwest) general, An (southeast, northwest) general, Ping (southeast, northwest) general, and the former general.
, rear general, left general, right general, etc.
At the same time, those with strong qualifications as generals in the fields of 骠, chariot, guard, and various towns and towns can be promoted to the rank of general.
Such as General Hussar, General Wei, General Zhengbei, and General Zhenxi.
Among the generals with the power to conquer and quell rebellion, General Pingxi has the least power, but he is a local official with real power. As the prefect of Hanzhong, Wang Can was granted the title of General Pingxi, which gave him the right to conquer all directions, or perhaps
In the name of opening up new territories.
Not to mention how happy Wang Can was, Yuan Shao looked at Cao Cao and said: "Cao Mengde has made outstanding contributions and was awarded the title of General Fenwu."
Cao Cao stood up and thanked him: "Thank you so much, leader!"
Yuan Shao nodded with satisfaction, looked at Sun Jian, and ordered: "Sun Wentai is brave and strong, and he will be named General Fenwei!"
Sun Jian looked delighted and thanked him: "Thank you so much, leader!"
Yuan Shao looked at Gongsun Zan again and ordered: "Gongsun Zan is loyal and decisive, make him a powerful general!"
"Thank you, leader!"
Gongsun Zan was also extremely happy and thanked him immediately.
Yuan Shao stopped after he finished awarding the people who participated in the crusade against Dong Zhuo. Wang Can, Cao Cao, Gongsun Zan, and Sun Jian all participated in the crusade against Dong Zhuo and had meritorious service, so they naturally deserved to be rewarded.
Wang Can sat at the table, squinting his eyes slightly, trying to figure out Yuan Shao's thoughts.
Although Yuan Shao is the leader of the alliance, he is now the governor of Bohai. Wang Can and others have been promoted. There is no reason for Yuan Shao not to be promoted! Thinking of this, Wang Can immediately stood up and said: "The leader of the alliance is commanding the army to attack Dong Zhuo and strategizing.
Commanding an army is an outstanding achievement, so Wang Can boldly asked the leader of the alliance to grant him a title."
Yuan Shao shook his head and said: "First of all, I am the leader of the alliance of princes. How can I make myself a prince? No, no!"
Although Yuan Shao refused, his eyes shone with joy.
Looking at Wang Can's sincere face, Yuan Shao secretly thought: Wang Can is still a good friend and knows how to reciprocate kindness. He made Wang Can the general of Pingxi and the Marquis of Nanzheng. Wang Can immediately rewarded him and let him give him his own title.
Such a person, what a good person!
Cao Cao was very thoughtful and knew Yuan Shao's thoughts.
Yuan Shao has granted official positions to four people, and he himself will definitely be promoted to a higher rank.
Therefore, Cao Cao also stood up and said: "Leader of the alliance, because what I said first is reasonable, please give me the title of alliance leader!"
"Ask the leader to add your own title!"
Gongsun Zan and Sun Jian were both conferred titles by Yuan Shao, and Wang Can and Cao Cao both stepped forward. They could not just stand aside and watch the show, but they decisively stepped forward to ask Yuan Shao to grant them titles.