Most of the eighteen princes were gone in the blink of an eye.

Sun Jian, Cao Cao, Bao Xin and Gongsun Zan are all left.

Among these people, Sun Jian and Cao Cao are indeed brave enough to fight.

The Kwantung Allied Forces were afraid to move forward, but the two of them moved forward bravely, although they were defeated by Xu Rong one after another.

But this also proves that compared with Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and other princes, Sun Jian and Cao Cao's situation is much higher than them.

Among them, Bao Xin and Gongsun Zan are two outliers. Gongsun Zan did it for Liu Bei's sake, while Bao Xin was a close friend of Cao Cao.

It is still unclear whether Gongsun Zan and Bao Xin would have left without Liu Bei and Cao Cao.

Looking at the few people in the palace, Liu Bei was filled with emotion. At present, the Kwantung Allied Forces only have this little foundation left.

What touched Liu Bei the most was that Cao Cao and Sun Jian never left each other, which made him very happy.

Horsepower can only be known by the distance, and true love can only be seen in adversity.

Yuan Shao and others took away most of the troops. Cao Cao, Sun Jian, and Bao Xin were obviously not strong, but they still persisted, which finally made Liu Bei feel a little more comfortable.

He glanced around the hall, slowly got down from the chief chair, and said to the attendants beside him: "Take off my mat and spread it in this hall."

"Alliance leader?"

Cao Cao was puzzled and stood up and asked, "What does this mean?"

Liu Bei shook his head: "Only when the Han Dynasty is in the most critical situation can we see who is the loyal minister of the Han Dynasty. It was not easy for Emperor Gaozu to create a foundation, and it took many years of hard work to build the country of the Han Dynasty today. Later, Wang Mang usurped the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Shi Zuwu worked hard.

, and finally gained more than a hundred years of peace."

"Now that Dong Zhuo has usurped the throne, he will bring disaster to the world just like Wang Mang. I, Liu Bei, was favored by the late emperor and stole the position of a prince from a commoner. Without mentioning my clan identity, I am the late emperor's legacy minister.

It is also the responsibility of guarding the country."

"Yuan Benchu, Yuan Jiujiu, the fourth and third prince, received the emperor's favor in his life. Moreover, the Tai Fu Yuan Kui, the Imperial Servant Yuan Ji and hundreds of members of the Yuan family were all killed at the hands of Dong Zhuo. They should have revolted against the national traitors, but they all had ulterior motives.

It is chilling, but you are the only ones who are the pillars of the Han Dynasty and the pillars of the country. Please accept Liu Bei's respect!"

After saying that, he looked around and bowed his hands to Cao Cao, Sun Jian, Bao Xin, Gong Sun Zan and others.

Everyone hurriedly said: "I can't do it, I can't do it. The leader of the alliance is working hard for the world, and he is also the main force in attacking Dong. We are just attached as wings, waving the flag and shouting. Why does the leader of the alliance need to be so generous?"

Liu Bei smiled and said: "As the saying goes, a lonely tree cannot make a forest, and a drop of water cannot make a sea. Without the help of everyone, how could Dong Zhuo be forced to retreat to Hangu Pass? Since Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others are so unfaithful and unjust, they will

Ignore them, everyone, I want to form an alliance with you, please sit down and talk."

This is the intention to give up the covenant made in Suanzao in early February and make a new one.

A great man once evaluated Liu Bei, saying that Liu Bei's greatest advantage was that he was good at employing people and uniting all forces to fight against powerful enemies.

At this point, the great man's evaluation is absolutely correct.

After discovering that Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others had evil intentions and could not be reused, they immediately gave up on them and began to unite the forces of Cao Cao, Bao Xin, Sun Jian, Gongsun Zan.

Moreover, Liu Bei did not look down on them at all because he was a member of the clan, a rural marquis requested by the late emperor, and a Qingzhou pastor.

Simply invite a few of them to sit on the two mats put together in the middle to talk about national affairs.

You should know that there is not much age difference among the people here. The oldest is Bao Xin, who was born in the first year of Yuanjia (151) and is 40 years old this year. The youngest is Liu Bei, who was born in the fourth year of Yanxi (161) and is 30 years old.

Cao Cao and Sun Jian were both born in the first year of Yongshou (155), and were 36 years old. Gongsun Zan was born in the third year of Yanxi (160), and was 31 years old.

The ancients paid attention to the virtual age, so the actual age was always one year younger.

But no matter what, even among the eighteen princes combined, in terms of official position and status, Liu Bei is the highest.

One state is a state pastor, and the other is a rural lord. The late Emperor Xiaokang of the Han Dynasty personally entered the clan and granted him a title.

In the whole world, only the Sangong, Jiuqing, General and others have a higher status than Liu Bei.

Therefore, there is no dispute that Liu Bei sits in the chief position.

But now he invites everyone to sit down together, which means that Liu Bei is actually interacting with them as equals and equal status.

This makes everyone feel very comfortable.

At Liu Bei's invitation, everyone sat together on the mat in the middle. Because the mat was not big, the five of them were shoulder to shoulder, almost leaning against each other.

In later generations, this incident became an idiom.

It's called "hand in hand and sharing the table".

Just like "Wu and Yue are in the same boat", it means that everyone unites and helps each other, works together, and overcomes difficulties together.

After Sun Jian sat down, he was the first to pat his chest and said: "Leader, there is no need to say anything else. As long as we can really cross the river bank in winter, if Jian asks to be the vanguard, we will definitely break the Hangu Pass for the leader!"

Liu Bei was extremely happy. His eyes suddenly changed when he saw Sun Jian. He smiled and said, "Don't call me alliance leader. There is no alliance leader here anymore. If you don't mind, we can treat each other as brothers and just call me cousin."

I wanted to ask you how old you are."

Bao Xin looked around and said with a little embarrassment: "Meng...Xuande, I was born in the first year of Yuanjia, so he should be my eldest."

"Cao Cao was born in September of the first year of Yongshou."

"Me too, but I am February, older than Mengde."

"Xuande, you know me, I am one year older than you."

Several people said one after another.

Liu Bei laughed and said: "Well, from now on the five of us will be brothers. Brother Yuncheng is the eldest brother, and he is the eldest brother. Brother Wentai is the second brother, and the second brother is Mengde. Brother Bogui is the fourth, and brother Tian is the younger brother.

Take the last seat."

"Hey, Xuande is a member of the clan, and he is also a prince, and the shepherd of Qingzhou. Our highest position is only the governor of the region, so how can we be qualified to call Xuande our brothers?"

Several people declined one after another.

But Liu Bei said: "We are all serving the country and the people, how can there be distinction between high and low? Needless to say, everyone, I have a great time today, how can I have less wine? Come on, let me have some wine."

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Chen Mu, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others stood behind Liu Bei, looking at each other and shrugging. No one showed dissatisfaction in their eyes.

Because sworn brotherhood and brotherhood are two different concepts.

A sworn brotherhood is the same as an adopted son in later generations. Although there is no blood relationship, he still has the right to inherit. Just like a full brother, he is a half-brother.

According to historical records, Gongsun Zan also had three sworn brothers, so he and Liu Bei had a good relationship, but they had not yet become sworn brothers.

And swearing to be brothers belongs to the highest realm of friends, like a friend who cuts his throat to death, a friend who cannot be ignored, and this is what Guan Bao said.

Like Liu Bei, Gongsun Zan, and Qianzhao, they all belong to the highest realm of good friends.

Today Liu Bei plans to become best friends with Sun Jian, Cao Cao and Bao Xin.

Soon, the wine will be served.

"Xuande, I am a rough man who only knows how to fight. But I know that you are a benevolent and righteous person and will not lie to me. Since we have sworn to be brothers today, if you need me, Sun Wentai, if you need me, just tell me."

Sun Jian picked up the wine with great pride.

Liu Bei also picked up the wine, shed tears, and sighed: "The Han Dynasty has withered, the emperor is in danger, and there are a few loyal and courageous people in the country. I believe that the twenty-third generation of the late emperors of the Han Dynasty will definitely protect us and others."

, I wish you all the best to Dong Shunli."

Cao Cao was also moved to tears and said: "Brother Xuande is a loyal and righteous king. Although Cao Cao has little virtue and little power, he is still willing to do his best. If you don't dislike Cao's despicableness and want to challenge Dong this time, I am willing to fight with Brother Wentai."

Together we will be the vanguard to defeat Dong Zhuo and help the Han Dynasty."

Bao Xin picked up the wine, looked at everyone and said with tears of gratitude: "Xuande is a member of the Han family, and is a prince. He has a noble status, but he condescends to be lowered and calls himself brothers and sisters with vulgar people like us. This shows the behavior of a gentleman. I am also willing.

The liver and brain are torn apart, life and death follow each other!"

Gongsun Zan laughed loudly and said: "Then we will form an alliance today. After Dong Zhuo is defeated, and one day we welcome back the emperor and put down the rebellion in the world, then we will all serve as officials in the same court and jointly assist the emperor. When the emperor personally rules in the future, he will also be the Duke of Zhou.

, Mr. Huo and other wonderful stories."

Liu Bei wiped away his tears and was amused by Gongsun Zan. He shook his head and said: "These things are still too far away, so let's focus on the present. Wait until the Dong thief is cut into thousands of pieces, and then think about these things. Let's not talk about anything else. Come on."

,drink wine!"

"drink wine!"

Everyone raised their glasses together and drank it all in one gulp.

Chen Mu waited for them to finish drinking the glass, took the wine bottle from the waiter, and went up to prepare a refill for them.

Cao Cao quickly covered his wine glass and said, "How can Shangshu Ling pour the wine himself?"

Back then in Changshe, Chen Mu and Cao Cao were not happy.

But these are all things of the past.

At least in Liu Bei's eyes, Cao Cao's current image and conduct won his heart, making him full of affection.

Today's Boss Cao has not yet made a fortune, and his current official position is just that of a Xiyuan school captain.

In comparison, there is a world of difference from Liu Bei's current status.

So in contrast, Cao Cao was a little more polite and reserved when facing Chen Mu.

With a different identity, the situation has naturally undergone earth-shaking changes.
To be continued...