Chapter 640: How deep is the water to challenge Dong?
Things finally got back on track. When Yuan Shao breathed a sigh of relief, he looked at Cao Cao gratefully. As expected, his childhood friends were reliable. Although Yuan Shao had been prepared for it, it was always good to have Cao Cao help him first.
On the other side, Yuan Shu was very dissatisfied. The fourth generation of the Yuan family was true, but it was also his Yuan Shu's. When would it be Yuan Shao's turn to represent the Yuan family, but before he could express his dissatisfaction, Wang Kuang on the other side directly
After expressing his agreement, it was as if the floodgates were opened. A group of princes were all praising Yuan Shao, as if Yuan Shao was destined to be the leader of the alliance, and if he did not take the position of leader of the alliance, it would be unreasonable.
Yuan Shao pursed his lips and refused again and again. In the end, he could only suppress his smile, shook his head helplessly, and had no choice but to follow everyone's suggestions. Yuan Shu was stunned by this scene, and then he realized that everyone was deliberately trying to trick the Yuan family.
In fact, both Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu could see it, and no one present wanted to hide it. The problem is that a conspiracy is a conspiracy, and you can't escape it just by seeing it. At least Yuan Shao himself is willing to jump down.
Yuan Shu could only stare blankly.
Now that things have come to this, I can only hold my nose and admit it.
The three brothers Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei, who were qualified to participate in the alliance, looked at Wang Xuan behind Zhang Miao at this moment. Things were exactly as he said. They couldn't help but secretly admire Wang Xuan's foresight and outstanding outlook on the overall situation.
The leader of the alliance decided that what was left was to carve up the other interests of the Dong Alliance. In the end, Yuan Shu got the qualification to be the governor of grain and grass. As compensation, Sun Jian, who was close to Yuan Shu, got the position of vanguard.
Yes, you read that right, Yuan Shu and Sun Jian had a close relationship. Sun Jian's Zhonglang General was run by Yuan Shu. At the same time, in order for Yuan Shu to take over the entire Nanyang County, Sun Jian found reasons to kill the prefect Zhang Zi.
After the distribution of rights, major events were decided. Soon, barbecues, meals, and good wine were served. Everyone sat on the floor. Under the leadership of Yuan Benchu, they began to eat and drink while watching the song and dance performances. Of course, they also occasionally had to
Let's discuss Dong Zhuo's issue, but in everyone's opinion, this crusade against Dong Zhuo will definitely be a complete victory. Without him, there is strength in numbers.
In addition, as long as Dong Zhuo is not wrong with his mind, he will not stick to Luoyang. After all, it is too far away from his hometown of Xiliang, and if he fails to fix it, he will lose his basic nest.
After the banquet, everyone returned to the camp. On the way, Zhang Fei couldn't help but mutter, "Zai Zhi, it's all your fault. I've eaten too much at your place during this period, and now I don't even feel good eating barbecue anymore! I feel dull even when drinking alcohol."
It’s tasteless! You are really harmful!”
"Okay, I'll satisfy you, don't come to my place to eat in the future!" Wang Xuan glanced sideways at Zhang Fei, his tone full of disdain.
"No, no, no, no, I, Lao Zhang, are wrong, I, Lao Zhang, are wrong, you don't remember the faults of villains." Upon hearing Wang Xuan's words, Zhang Fei immediately became honest and behaved next to Wang Xuan.
Wandering back and forth.
After returning to the camp, Liu Bei secretly took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to Wang Xuan's camp. As soon as he saw this posture, Wang Xuan knew that something was wrong again.
Wang Xuan didn't point it out, but said with a smile: "Why, you haven't eaten enough, and you come to my place to eat and drink again?"
Liu Bei's face was serious. When he saw Wang Xuan, he directly cupped his fists and saluted, "Bei has something unclear, and I came here to ask Zai Zhi for advice."
Seeing Liu Bei's serious attitude, Wang Xuan touched his nose and said, "Okay, I'll tell you inside."
When he came to sit down in the camp, Liu Bei said: "Zai Zhi, now the leader of the alliance is openly leading people to live and drink in the military camp. Is it too wanton? You must know that Dong Zhuo is still in Luoyang City. It is not clear that he underestimates the enemy.
The Lord did it, but the other princes..."
Liu Bei shook his head when he said this, very puzzled.
Wang Xuan's lips curled up and he couldn't help but smile. He looked at Liu Bei and asked, "Do you think Mr. Xuande has a chance of winning this time against Dong?"
Liu Bei lowered his head and thought for a moment, then raised his head and said, "I remember Zai Zhi said more than a month ago that Dong Zhuo would grant me the position of prefect. It can be seen that Zai Zhi believed that the crusade against Dong would definitely fail."
"Looking at the current situation, I also feel that there is no hope of asking Dong Dong." When Liu Bei said this, he said with a bit of resentment and melancholy, and he quite hated Yuan Shao and others for not living up to their expectations.
"Dong Zhuo's army is the elite of Xiliang's hundreds of battles. It is defended by two great passes, Sishui Pass and Hulao Pass, and its own military strength is not at a disadvantage. However, most of our soldiers lack training and are improvised.
, the people are not under each other, and are on guard against each other. No matter the location or the people, we are all at a disadvantage, how can we win!" The more Liu Bei said, the more pessimistic he became.
In any case, Liu Bei has been fighting for six years. Although he has many shortcomings in terms of general situation, strategy, vision, etc., and has been in a state of wandering, it does not mean that he does not understand how to fight, how to see victory and defeat, and advantages.
Liu Guan and Zhang both lacked these basic qualities.
"I didn't say that the crusade against Dong Zhuo would fail!" Seeing Liu Bei's state, Wang Xuan stretched out an index finger and shook it at Liu Bei. "Of course, I didn't say that the crusade against Dong Zhuo would win."
The three Straw Shoes brothers were all confused by Wang Xuan's inconsistent words, and could only look at Wang Xuan helplessly and wait for an explanation.
"The so-called victory or failure has different meanings in the eyes of different people. It all depends on the starting point. As long as the goal is achieved, it is victory. If the goal is not achieved, it is failure."
"War has always had a strong purpose. It is just a continuation of political goals. Therefore, Mr. Xuande, before preparing to fight a war, you must first think about what my purpose is and work towards this goal.
Go forward, then what is your purpose in joining the crusade against Dong Zhuo?"
Liu Bei thought deeply about Wang Xuan's words, and the more he thought about it, the more it made sense. This made many things that he had not been able to understand suddenly become clear.
After a while, Liu Bei raised his head and said: "Kill Dong Zhuo and rescue His Majesty the Emperor!"
"If you have this purpose, then your attempt to challenge Dong will definitely fail." Wang Xuan concluded directly, "It is impossible for the emperor to be released, and Dong Zhuo will never die!"
"Why?" Liu Bei couldn't help but asked: "Is it because we can't attack Luoyang?"
"If Dong Zhuo ran away with the emperor, how could he run back to Guanxi?"
"He dares!" Liu Bei stood up suddenly, eyes wide open.
"Ask him if he dares. The emperor has been deposed, so there is nothing else he dares not do." Wang Xuan didn't get used to it and retorted directly.
"He, he, he!" Sensation told Liu Bei that Dong Zhuo would definitely do this, but there was nothing he could do.
"This battle will not last long. Luoyang is the Luoyang of the nobles in the world, but it is not Dong Zhuo's Luoyang. Dong Zhuo cannot defend two passes for Luoyang and waste his own troops. If he is dragged here for a long time, it is difficult to protect his hometown in Xiliang
If someone copies it, you will die faster when the time comes."