When the other princes saw Cao Cao and Wang Can and others talking, they all stood up and asked Yuan Shao to give them an official rank. This was also a helpless move. All the princes were cunning people with many thoughts, how could they not see through it?
Yuan Shao's thoughts. Yuan Shao has been reluctant to agree, just to get everyone to stand up and let him be promoted to a noble title.
Use retreat to advance!
Yuan Shao knows this very well.
Wang Can stood aside, looking at the proud look in Yuan Shao's eyes, and secretly making plans in his heart.
It was a pity to burn the food and grass of the Xiliang army. If Wang Can had more troops, he would definitely be able to transfer all the food and grass. Moreover, Wang Can also made a mistake.
The soldiers of other princes could not accept them, but Dong Zhuo's Xiliang soldiers could be accepted for his own use.
If after killing Li Mo, he used Li Mo's authority to recruit the five hundred grain and grass soldiers as his own soldiers, he could successfully transfer all the grain and grass instead of burning it helplessly. After this incident, Wang Can left a thought in his heart,
Eight hundred soldiers are indeed too few. We must expand the number of soldiers and increase our strength. The soldiers can defeat the Xiliang soldiers and then use them for our own use.
Yuan Shao's eyes were deep, and he took a deep breath and said: "How can Shao be so virtuous, that you have entrusted you with the position of leader of the alliance? Now that you have asked Yuan Shao to add a title, Yuan Shao was secretly happy in his heart, but also felt that a heavy burden had been lifted on his shoulders.
Dong Zhuo occupies the imperial court, cholera plagues the people, and there is no emperor. Yuan Shao will definitely deal with these disloyal and unjust people to the end. From today on, the leader of this alliance is the chariot general, commanding the army to attack Dong Zhuo!"
Yuan Shao finally breathed a sigh of relief as he assumed the role of general of chariots and cavalry in a dignified manner.
He changed the topic and waved his hand: "Everyone, please take a seat!"
"Thank you, leader!"
After receiving Yuan Shao's order, all the princes retreated to their seats.
Yuan Shao coughed twice and said: "The first thing to be discussed today is to reward those who have meritorious service. The second thing is about the crusade against Dong Zhuo. If you have any ideas in your mind, just say it. Let's brainstorm what to do.
To attack Dong Zhuo, whether to march into Luoyang or stay at Hulao Pass."
After Yuan Shao finished speaking, Yuan Shu immediately stood up and said: "Alliance leader, Luoyang is very close. What else is there to consider? Immediately enter Luoyang, kill Dong Zhuo, and organize the court!"
At this point, Yuan Shu couldn't wait any longer.
No matter what, he is also one of the princes. After defeating Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shu can also get a reward.
Liu Dai, the governor of Yanzhou, looked serious and also stood up and said: "Alliance leader, what Yuan Jiujiao said is very reasonable. The right way is to march the armies of the princes into Luoyang to attack Dong Zhuo. Staying at Hulao Pass is a waste of time and a waste of food and grass. In fact,
Inappropriate!"
Both of them suggested that the army should go straight to Luoyang, but after hearing what Yuan Shu and Liu Dai said, Yuan Shao did not show the slightest joy on his face. He was neither sad nor happy, and his expression was calm and without any fluctuations. This situation made other princes
I kept muttering in my heart, wondering what Yuan Shao meant?
Wang Can sat under Cao Cao and looked at Yuan Shao, but he couldn't understand what Yuan Shao was thinking.
In the novel, Dong Zhuo took the emperor, food and grass, searched Luoyang's wealthy merchants, and after the wealthy people's money fled to Chang'an, Yuan Shao did not continue the pursuit.
And now the army has just arrived at Hulao Pass and has not yet attacked Luoyang. Logically speaking, Yuan Shao cannot stay at Hulao Pass at this time. However, Yuan Shu and Liu Dai put forward suggestions, but Yuan Shao was not moved at all. This situation made Wang
Can was a little confused and didn't know what kind of medicine Yuan Shao was selling in his gourd.
While Wang Can was deep in thought, Kong Rong stood up.
Seeing this, Yuan Shao asked with a look of expectation in his eyes, "What do you think, Prefect Kong?"
Kong Rong said loudly: "Leader, in Kong Rong's opinion, please stay at Hulao Pass for the time being, and wait until there is news from Luoyang about what Dong Zhuo is going to do, and then decide whether to attack Luoyang."
Yuan Shao's eyes were filled with joy and he asked: "Prefect Kong, why is this?"
Kong Rong said: "Alliance leader, Dong Zhuo is stationed in Luoyang. He has three thousand flying bear troops and Xiliang troops under his command. Moreover, the emperor and all the civil and military officials are in Dong Zhuo's hands. If Dong Zhuo is forced to attack Hulao Pass by force, Dong Zhuo will jump over the wall in a hurry.
It is not good for the civil and military officials and the emperor. Therefore, Kong Rong suggested that the leader of the alliance should focus on the overall situation and temporarily stay at Hulao Pass to wait for the news of Dong Zhuo to be sent back before deciding what to do?"
Yuan Shao nodded and said: "Prefect Kong's words are very reasonable!"
Kong Rong received Yuan Shao's praise and returned to his seat with a smile, waiting for Yuan Shao's decision.
However, Yuan Shao did not give a direct order, but his eyes stayed on Cao Cao and asked: "Meng De, what do you think?"
Cao Cao felt bitter in his heart. Should he stay or leave? Wasn't it Yuan Shao's decision?
However, Yuan Shao asked Cao Cao whether the army should stay at Hulao Pass, which was obviously a hint to Cao Cao, asking Cao Cao to step forward and cooperate with Yuan Shao. Cao Cao also felt very embarrassed. According to Cao Cao's idea, the army must rest for half a day, and then immediately set off for Luoyang
, forcing Dong Zhuo to fight decisively and get rid of the national traitors.
But according to Yuan Shao's wishes, he didn't want to leave Hulao Pass.
After thinking for a moment, Cao Cao felt fierce and said: "Alliance leader, in Cao Cao's opinion, it is better to attack Luoyang."
A coldness flashed across Yuan Shao's face, but he asked with interest: "Meng De, tell me what you think?"
Cao Cao was unhappy, but he still said: "Alliance leader, the army has conquered Hulao Pass, the morale is strong, and the public is excited. This is a great opportunity to attack Luoyang and kill Dong Zhuo. According to Cao Cao's opinion, the army rested for a long time and immediately went straight to Luoyang.
It will definitely catch Dong Zhuo off guard. Moreover, there are many loyal and benevolent officials in the imperial court. If the alliance leader leads the army, the officials of the imperial court will also lend a helping hand to the alliance leader."
Yuan Shao said: "What Meng De said makes sense!"
After a pause, Yuan Shao seemed to have thought of another question and asked: "Mengde, although it is a good thing to leave Hulao Pass and go straight to Luoyang, if Dong Zhuo is pushed into a hurry and Dong Zhuo jumps over the wall, the emperor and all the officials in the court will be in trouble."
As a hostage, what do you think Meng De should do?"
"This, this..."
For a moment, Cao Cao hesitated and couldn't explain clearly. After all, Yuan Shao's words were too serious. If Yuan Shao's words were followed, Dong Zhuo would be left without a master if he killed the emperor.
Dong Zhuo was so courageous that he killed the young emperor and poisoned the Queen Mother He. Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty was the only one left in the palace. If Dong Zhuo was angered, Dong Zhuo would definitely capture the emperor and take him as a hostage. Moreover, Yuan Shao already knew one thing. He
His uncle Yuan Huai was executed by Dong Zhuo to scare the monkeys.
Therefore, Cao Cao didn't know how to answer.
Yuan Shao turned his eyes to Wang Can and asked: "For the first time, as to whether the army should stay at Hulao Pass? Or should it go straight to Luoyang? Everyone is arguing endlessly. What do you think for the first time?"
After listening to Yuan Shao's words, Wang Can was already sure that Yuan Shao wanted to stay in Hulao Pass.
Thinking of this, Wang Can said: "Wang Can thinks that the leader of the alliance, Kong Beihai, is right. Dong Zhuo is cruel, cruel and overbearing. If the army is pushed too hard, Dong Zhuo is likely to make crazy moves. At that time, the emperor and the court will
All officials will be in great danger. Therefore, Wang Can also suggested that the army stay at Hulao Pass and wait for Dong Zhuo's movement. After Dong Zhuo takes action, he can make corresponding countermeasures."
Yuan Shao nodded with satisfaction, this is what he needs.
In fact, Yuan Shao's thoughts were much more than that.
Dong Zhuo's Xiliang army was beaten to pieces and was in a state of disarray. If when the Xiliang army fled back to Luoyang, Dong Zhuo knew the whole story, saw Li Jue and Guo Si again, and beheaded the emperor in a rage
, Yuan Shao was even more happy. There was no leader, and Yuan Shao was better able to profit from the chaos.
If the emperor was killed by Dong Zhuo, Yuan Shao would also have the right to support him.
In this case, Yuan Shao defeated Dong Zhuo and things became even more perfect.
Even if the emperor could not be killed, it would be good for Dong Zhuo to kill a few more important court officials. This would make it easier for Yuan Shao to defeat Dong Zhuo and take control of the government and reduce his political enemies.