There are gentlemen in the Three Kingdoms

Yuan Shao had been close friends with Cao Cao since he was young, and he knew that this boy always had the lofty ideal of helping the Han family and protecting the environment and the people. In all honesty, Cao Cao appreciated this very much.

It's a pity that although Cao Cao's ambition is good, there is one thing that limits him. Cao Cao is the adopted grandson of the eunuch Cao Teng, and he belongs to the eunuch's descendant.

Although Cao Teng's reputation is good, he is still an eunuch after all. Especially since the disaster of the party and the rebellion of the ten permanent servants, eunuchs, good or bad, are classified as the evil party and disorderly government in the hearts of the aristocratic family and the gentry. This kind of concept cannot be transferred by Cao Cao's actions alone.

"Meng De!" Yuan Shao shouted to Cao Cao with a smile: "Meng De has always cared about the Han Dynasty, and was determined to save the country from fire and water. How about trying to put it?"

Cao Cao was silent for a moment, stood up slowly, cupped his hands and said, "Since that's the case, Cao Cao has something to say, please listen carefully."

After a pause, Cao Cao continued: "Dong Zhuo lives in Luoyang. As far as the terrain is concerned, the one he relies on is the place where the tiger is locked up in Xingyang! The most urgent thing is that we can divide our troops into three groups, one from Hanoi, and go south to Huai County. The southeast of Huai County is Ao Cang, an important grain storage place in Luoyang, and it also blocks the diversion of the Yellow River and Jishui River. The grain in the Central Plains is transported from this place to Guanzhong and its northern important places, which is really the most important. , we want to capture this place before Dong Zhuo completely transports the Aocang Mansion and the Grain Depot, and use this as a basis to attack Xingyang!"

Everyone looked at me and I looked at you. Although they didn't express their opinions on the surface, they couldn't help but think highly of Cao Cao in their hearts.

The analysis is indeed pertinent, and it can be said to hit the point!

Cao Cao saw that everyone had no doubts, and continued: "The second route is to attack the hinterland of Xingyang from Suanzao County, where we are now, but there are many guards along the way in Suanzao County, Juan County, Guangwu City, etc. , Hulao Pass, etc. will become obstacles, but they can attract Dong Zhuo's main force the most. Although this road is the most difficult, it is also the key to victory or defeat."

After finishing speaking, Cao Cao said again: "Third route, I would like to ask Kong Gong, the governor of Yuzhou, and General Sun, the prefect of Changsha, to send troops from Yangdi to occupy Yangcheng in the south of Luoyang. You can do it all!"

Speaking of the excitement, Cao Cao took a big step forward, his voice raised slightly, and said: "In addition, if the princes from all walks of life divide into three routes to enter Luoyang, the dispatch of food and grass is the most important thing. The coalition forces must at least There are two princes, one from the south and the other from the north, to dredge the food roads for the various allied forces and provide support, so that the allied forces can be safe."

After finishing speaking, there was no sound in the tent.

Cao Cao also seemed to feel that he was acting too excited and exposed, so he smiled and sat down without saying a word.

The potter squinted at Cao Cao, full of emotions in his heart.

When I saw Cao Cao at the market before, I judged people by appearance to some extent. I was really too superficial. Now, after listening to Cao Cao’s words, I just realized that No. 1 in the Three Kingdoms is worthy of being the number one in the Three Kingdoms, and its potential is really unlimited.

But the present Cao Cao is not after all, the great Han Sikong, the prime minister of the Han Dynasty, the Duke of Wei and the king of Wei who later held the emperor to make the princes

The potter could see that Cao Cao didn't have any presumptuous thoughts. All he thought about was how to help the Han Dynasty, how to defeat Dong Zhuo, how to save the emperor, and how to restore peace to the world.

This is a person with real ideals and ambitions. When so many people shirk each other's responsibilities because of their own scheming, only Cao Cao dares to stand up and express his opinions.

This is not stupidity, but tolerance!It's the big picture!

Although there are more than a dozen princes in the tent, the ambition and ambition in the hearts of others, including loyalty and loyalty, are not as good as Cao Cao alone.

Yuan Shao stroked the three strokes of his beard, silently pondered for a while, and praised: "Meng De's words are very kind, what do you think?"

Yanzhou Inspector Liu Dai, Hanoi Prefect Wang Kuang, Chenliu Prefect Zhang Miao, Guangling Prefect Zhang Chao, Dongjun Prefect Qiao Mao and others expressed their approval.

Someone is taking the blame, they are naturally happy!

Yuan Shao stood up and said, "Okay, if that's the case, Yuan and Hanoi prefect Wang Kuang, Shangdang prefect Zhang Yang, Guangling prefect Zhang Chao, Beihai prefect Kong Rong, etc. will be in charge of Hanoi all the way; Suanzao middle road will be run by Chen Liu. Grand Administrator Zhang Miao, Governor of Yanzhou Liu Dai, Governor of Dongjun Qiao Mao, my younger brother Yuan Yi, Prime Minister of Jibei Bao Xin, Governor of Beiping Gongsun Zan, and Meng Deren were in charge; along the South Road, Governor Kongzhou of Yingchuan and Governor of Changsha Sun Jian , Mr. Tao Shang, governor of Xuzhou, is in charge; Mu Hanfu of Jizhou is in charge of dispatching grain and grass in the north, and my younger brother Yuan Shu is in charge of supplying grain and grass in the south, what do you think?"

The princes nodded their approval one after another.

Although Yuan Shu was dissatisfied, Yuan Shao made him the governor of the southern grain and grass. After all, he still regarded him as one of his own. Although there was a suspicion that he didn't want him to make meritorious service, being able to guard the rear was considered to preserve his own strength, and Yuan Shao had nothing to say. said.

However, what was unexpected was that Cao Cao stood up and said to Yuan Shao: "There are only three princes in the southern road, which is a bit weak. If the Dong bandits first concentrate their elite troops to attack Yangcheng, they may lose something. It is better to let Cao How about leading troops to the south to assist them all the way?"

Yuan Shao put Cao Cao in the middle road because there are more princes in the middle road and their strength is quite strong.

Yuan Shao intended to protect Cao Cao and wanted him to minimize his losses. After all, Cao Cao had just set up an army in Chenliu, and his men were few generals. They were said to be princes along the way, but they were still Zhang Miao's subordinates in name.

Cao Cao took the initiative to transfer all the way to the south, which made Yuan Shao a little embarrassed.

I intend to persuade this old friend, but all the princes are here, so it is really inconvenient to say some things in detail.

Seeing Cao Cao's eyes were firm, Yuan Shao was helpless, so he had no choice but to insinuate: "Meng De's heart is really admirable, but Yuan feels that although there are only three princes in the south, Sun Wentai is very brave, good at using troops, and powerful in the world! With him Sitting in town, it doesn’t matter if you go or not.”

These words have been made very clear, and they also gave Cao Cao a step.

I don't know whether Cao Cao didn't understand Yuan Shao's good intentions, or pretended to be stupid, and flatly refused: "We are all for the country, why should we stick to the strength of the troops? I am willing to do my best for the country, and I don’t want to be meritorious but to be worthy.”

These words completely repulsed Yuan Shao's kindness.

On the other side, a burly man in silver-white armor stood up and praised heroically: "Meng De is such a hero for the country and the people! A certain family admires him sincerely. Although I, Gongsun Zan, is not talented, I have also learned a lot this time." The elite [-] who came to the North has now obeyed the order of the lord to march with everyone in Suanzao! However, I would like to send capable generals to lead [-] elites to help Meng De!"

When Gongsun Zan opened his mouth, all the princes present were astonished!

What kind of person is Gongsun Zan?It was a mighty hero who galloped beyond the Great Wall and powerfully shook the captives, and his subordinate Baima Yicong was frightening.

Among the more than ten princes, if it is said that the person who is the most skilled in combat, the one in the south is Sun Jian, and who dares to say that it is not Gongsun Zan in the north?

The two powerful armies of the south and the north can be regarded as the trump card of the coalition of princes.

He promised to help Cao Cao with 5 soldiers and horses, which is much more expensive than other people helping Cao Cao with [-] soldiers.

Yuan Shao was extremely displeased when he saw that Gongsun Zan had casually assisted Cao Cao without his own promise.

But after all, Gongsun Zan was a rare strong man in the armies of the princes, and he fought against the northern nomads all year round. His soldiers were brave and sturdy, especially the number of cavalry, which was probably the most in the coalition army.

Yuan Shao is not willing to offend such a person for the time being.

"Okay." Yuan Shao said lightly: "Since Meng De has this heart, he will be transferred to the South Alliance to march into Yangcheng. Prefect Gongsun wants to help you with five thousand elite soldiers. His actions are commendable, and he will record his achievements in the future. Credit book!"

Everyone chattered and chattered non-stop, but the potter was very puzzled.

In history, when the princes crusade against Dong Zhuo, they really divided their troops into camps, but if I remember correctly, Cao Cao and Sun Jian must not be on the same line. Why has it become like this now?

Cao Cao took the initiative to ask Ying to be transferred to the south on the way to the march. What kind of small fight is it?

After the calculation was settled, Yuan Shao immediately ordered a banquet to be held and all the princes were invited to the banquet.

Dinner after the meeting is a unique tradition of the Chinese people in ancient and modern times.

The potter still kept a low profile, hiding in a small corner, silently eating the food from the tripod.

In fact, he can't keep a low profile. All the princes exchange cups and praise each other loudly, basically all around Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and others. Who has the spare time to take care of this little kid like him?If his father Tao Qian was here, perhaps a few princes would come to take care of him

But since Tao Qian is not here, please ask his son to stand aside on this occasion.

Of course, this didn't matter to the potter, he was happy to eat and drink quietly by hiding in the sidelines.

However, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind does not stop, and one person comes to disturb the tranquility of the potter.

A man the potters very much do not want to deal with.

"Master Tao! Long time no see?" A short black and thin man came to the seat of the pottery merchant with a wine jug and wine cup while the crowd shouted and drank.

Hearing this voice, the potter's waist straightened up, it was Cao Cao!

Almost in an instant, the pottery merchant jumped up from the stool, and without saying a word, he ran away from the handsome tent.

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