"Elder brother, it is said that Cao Cao seized Mushui Pass alone.”
"Pa!" Xun Yu slammed the brush in his hand on the table!
" Really?!"
Xun Yu looked up in surprise.
Xun Chen opened his mouth to speak.
Xun Yu suddenly raised his hand, signaling Xun Chen to be quiet. He then stood up and paced around the tent.
Xun Chen's words were on the tip of his tongue, but when he saw this, he immediately shut up.
"Cao Mengde…
"Cao Mengde…
"How could he have taken down Mushui Pass?
"He only has ten thousand men…
"No…I don't know.
"No, it's possible.
"It's possible."
Xun Yu analyzed and nodded.
A few days ago, when Cao Cao was in the alliance army's tent, Xun Yu had already noticed Cao Cao.
He was brave, resourceful, and loyal to the Han Dynasty.
Although his family background was not clean, Xun Yu's wife was the daughter of the eunuch Tang Heng, so she was not clean either.
His weakness was that he was too staunch, too reckless about life and death, and too loyal.
However, these shortcomings were the qualities that people who wanted to achieve great things needed.
Moreover, compared to Yuan Shao, Cao Cao had another great advantage:
There were no wise men around him, no people who could govern, and no factional struggles like Yuan Shao.
Xun Yu had been with Yuan Shao for less than two months. Yuan Shao had been a corporal and treated him very well.
But he had a very clear premonition: In the future, Yuan Shao would surely be defeated by factional struggles and by the so-called 'indecision'.
Yuan Shao was unwilling to give up on the Yingchuan, Nanyang, and Hebei factions in his camp. He wanted them to balance each other out.
If they wanted to be fair, it would definitely lead to the factions fighting for power.
" Lenient but not decisive, good at planning but not decisive." This was Xun Yu's evaluation of Yuan Shao.
But he knew that this was not Yuan Shao's natural personality.
This was the inevitable result of Yuan Shao wanting to be fair.
Yingchuan was the old land of Korea, and Han Feizi was born here. The domineering Legalism also took root and sprouted on this land.
Han Feizi was Xun Zi's disciple.
Li Si was also Xun Zi's disciple.
Xunzi said,"Human nature is evil, and only when human nature is evil can there be laws.”
Xun Yu's family learning is Xun Zi's learning.
What Xun Yu learned was the art of external Confucianism and internal law, the art of external kings and internal tyrants.
In troubled times, tyranny should be used.
In troubled times, heavy punishment should be used.
In troubled times, important ministers should be appointed.
All schools of thought wanted to contend, which brought about extreme disunity in thinking and principles.
If Yuan Shao wanted to be a hero in troubled times, then what he needed was not the contending of a hundred schools of thought.
What he needed was Shang Yang and Li Si.
This so-called " King's assistant talent " could not be Shang Yang or Li Si in Yuan Shao's eyes.
"Since Mushui Pass has been conquered by Cao Mengde, Dong Zhuo should move the capital to Chang 'an in advance.
"The day the alliance army breaks through Tiger Cage Pass is not far away.
"I wonder if Cao Mengde will be able to impress me again.
"Tonight, I'm going to pay a visit to Cao Cao.
"If possible, I might not come back.
"You're planning something for Yuan Shao.”
"Yes." Xun Chen replied respectfully.
After a while.
"Elder brother, you mean, never to return…"
"Yes."
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Dusk.
Wild jujube army tent.
The two riders dismounted from their horses outside the alliance camp and quickly rushed towards the main tent.
In the tent, the vassals toasted each other.
Although the scouts had yet to return, everyone had to admit that Mushui Pass had indeed been conquered by Cao Cao.
After all, Cao Cao's description was too detailed.
There was no need for Cao Cao to make up a lie to make himself a laughing stock.
Everyone toasted Cao Cao, whether sincerely or not.
"So, Meng De was able to seize Mushui Pass because of this young man behind him?”
After Cao Cao explained the process of seizing Mushui Pass, Yuan Shao would occasionally look behind Cao Cao.
He had somewhat guessed that the Military Advisor Chancellor that Cao Cao spoke of was the young man behind Cao Cao.
When the young man entered the account, he had already taken a few more glances.
Being handsome was also one of the requirements for being a celebrity.
The young man was very handsome, and his heroic spirit was restrained.
Although he did not want to admit it, he was probably not inferior to him back then. In fact, he was even better than him.
"That's right." Cao Cao nodded.
The eyes of many of the dukes present had long since been on Chen Xuan before Yuan Shao had asked the question, and they had secretly made some comments about him.
When he heard that the person who had offered advice to Cao Cao was actually this person, he couldn't help but feel shocked.
Apart from being shocked, he began to guess which family's son would be so blind to work with such a dirty person like Cao Cao.
"Chen Liu, Chen Xuan, Chen Tai'e."
Chen Xuan cupped his hands and bowed. His voice was neutral and peaceful, neither servile nor overbearing.
"Are you Chen Liu Jiwu, the grandson of Situ Chen Xian's son, the Kang clan?”
When Yuan Shao heard that Chen Xuan was Chen Liu's, he immediately wanted to build a relationship with him and see if it was possible to poach him from Cao Cao.
Chen Xuan shook his head with a faint smile.
"That's Chen Liu Junyi, the nephew of Grand Elder Chen Xiu?”
Chen Xuan shook his head again.
Yuan Shao was silent for a moment. He couldn't recall any other officials in Chen Liu with the surname Chen or any old friends of his Yuan family.
"Are you from Chen Boyi's family?" Zhang Miao was also curious.
Chen Xuan shook his head and smiled,"
"I am Shan Shi from the Humble Class, my ancestor is Yu Ren Chen Liu, and my official rank is Ningling Lieutenant.
"My late father died early without virtue. He was just a county official.”
Yuan Shao did not hide his frown when he heard this. He nodded and did not say anything else.
" Oh," Zhang Miao replied, feeling a little sorry for Chen Xuan.
Everyone continued to drink, but the number of people toasting Cao Cao clearly decreased.
Occasionally, those who continued to praise Cao Cao's plan to seize the Si River would lose some sincerity in their tone.
The wonderful plan that made everyone gasp in amazement seemed to have become not too good because of Chen Xuan's self-proclaimed background.
"I was thinking, so it's a poor family. No wonder they could think of such a sinister and despicable trick.”Yuan Shu hid in a corner and said sarcastically.
He had already moved to Gongsun Zan's side. It seemed that the two of them got along very well.
"Such a small trick is difficult to be used in a refined hall. If it gets out, I'm afraid it will cause the world to laugh at me.
"The scouts haven't come back yet, and I don't know if what you said is true. Even if you really take down Mushui Pass, it's still…"
Yuan Shu suddenly stopped talking and curled his lips.
Two scouts walked straight into the tent and knelt in the middle.
"Reporting to Alliance Master, Mushui Pass is indeed wide open. The city is covered with Sun and Cao flags.”
Everyone exchanged looks before nodding.
Cao Cao did not lie to them.
There was indeed no need.
"Hmph, it seems that the Western Liang army is only so-so.”Gongsun Zan's face had lost its color and was somewhat pale, but he still forced himself to remain calm and stubborn.
"Cao Mengde took advantage of me.
"Alliance Master Yuan, it seems that we have to quickly send our troops to Tiger Cage Pass. Otherwise, who knows who will snatch the credit for Tiger Cage Pass.”
Some of the dukes nodded in agreement.
Even if some of the dukes looked down on Gongsun Zan, they might not think much of Cao Cao.
After knowing that Cao Cao had used the evil methods of the Humble Class to take down the Mushui Pass,
Not only did they look down on Cao Cao, but they also looked down on the Western Liang Army.
Yuan Shao thought for a moment and said,"
"I didn't expect the Western Liang army to be so weak on the inside. We really should hurry to Tiger Cage Pass.
"Everyone, please organize your troops within three days and set off.”
"We will obey the alliance leader's orders!"
"We will obey the order!"
The vassals all agreed.
"Brother Bogui, the person I want?" Cao Cao laughed.
The corners of Gongsun Zan's mouth curled up as he sneered and said,""Tell me, who do you want?"
Cao Cao had already forgotten the name Chen Xuan had mentioned. He turned to Chen Xuan and gestured for him to speak.
"Zhao Yun, Zhao Zilong."”
Gongsun Zan heaved a sigh of relief, and some color returned to his face.
He really thought that Cao Cao wanted his wife!
After all, he had already said that Cao Cao was the best wife.
However, if Cao Cao really dared to mention this and humiliate him, he would dare to shed blood with Cao Cao here.
"Zhao Yun, Zhao Zilong?
"Never heard of it."
Gongsun Zan frowned and thought for a while before shaking his head. He ordered someone to call the army's registrar.
The registrar checked the name list and said that this person was a captain.
"No wonder I've never heard of it. It's just a small team, and the fifty people they lead are all from other places.
"Could this person be an old friend of yours?
"If you really want this person, then let him bring the fifty people from his hometown to you.”
Gongsun Zan pretended to be magnanimous.
"In that case, thank you, Bo Gui." Cao Cao cupped his hands and thanked him.
Not long after, a white-robed general walked into the tent.
"Greetings, Alliance Master."
"Greetings, my lord."
"Zhao Yun, Zhao…Zhao Yun, right?" Gongsun Zan pointed at Cao Cao." That man is Cao Cao, Cao Mengde.
"The great hero who seized Mushui Pass this time has named you.
"Looks like you're also a great hero. You can follow him and make a name for yourself.”
Gongsun Zan sneered, his words filled with sarcasm.
Zhao Yun was humiliated for no reason, and she could not control her blood and Qi.
However, he quickly calmed down.
"My lord, are you serious?"
"Naturally." Gongsun Zan did not hesitate.
Zhao Yun was silent for a moment.
A moment later, Zhao Yun cupped her hands at Gongsun Zan and raised her voice.
"I was originally a commoner. I was trusted by the Mu Bo of Youzhou and my lord, so I was able to lead a team under my lord. That's why I always want to repay the kindness of Mu Bo and my lord.
"But now that I haven't repaid your kindness, my lord will hand me over to General Cao.
"I'm ashamed and resentful!
"This subordinate dares to ask my lord again, is my lord really going to release the cloud to General Cao?”
Zhao Yun did not care about the thoughts of the other dukes present at all. She did not show any fear and spoke in a neither servile nor overbearing manner.
Gongsun Zan didn't want to hear so much from a small captain. He nodded and waved his hand, signaling Zhao Yun to get to Cao Cao's side.
However, Zhao Yun was still standing in the same place.
He raised his head. His face was red, and his eyes seemed to be glistening with tears.
"If I go to General Cao's tent and General Cao bestows me with a position, then I will already be General Cao's subject, the Lord's old subordinate.
"At that time, you will be the king.
"Yun, I will no longer risk my life for my lord. I hope my lord will think twice!”
Zhao Yun knelt down on one knee.
"Think twice?
"I've already thought about it!" Gongsun Zan said impatiently.
Zhao Yun was stunned.
He didn't expect Gongsun Zan to still be so determined after saying so much. He didn't have any intention of persuading him to stay.
That was true. He was only a leader of a team of 50 people.
"Since that's the case, Yun will bid farewell to General Gongsun.”
After saying that, Zhao Yun stood up and bowed deeply again.
At this moment, he no longer felt any burden in his heart. He walked straight to Cao Cao and bowed,"Greetings, General Cao."
Cao Cao couldn't help but praise,"What Zilong said just now is really admirable."
"You are indeed a loyal and righteous man.
"Just based on these words, I can already tell that Zilong will definitely live up to his name in the future, like a dragon in the clouds stirring up the wind and clouds.”
Cao Cao smiled and exchanged a few pleasantries with Zhao Yun before ordering someone to give him a seat.
"Chen Xuan, Chen Tai'e." Chen Xuan toasted Zhao Yun.
"Zhao Yun, Zhao Zilong."
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