Domination of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 29 Befriend Dong Zhuo
After Lu Zhi captured Jizhou City, he sent troops to strengthen the city defenses, followed Gongsun Xu's suggestion to open warehouses to release grain, and recruited refugees to serve as civilian husbands. In this way, Lu Zhi quickly appeased the people of Jizhou. Many aristocratic families in Jizhou He also donated food and money, and Lu Zhi accepted it generously, and then rewarded the meritorious soldiers.On the same day, Xiliang Dong Zhuo also led [-] cavalrymen to Jizhou City. Originally, Dong Zhuo was going to replace Lu Zhi, but Dong Zhuo didn't want to stay in the north.

So his son-in-law suggested that after taking over the northern war, he could only lose but not win.Dong Zhuo also made plans to lose to the Yellow Turban Army here and then find an excuse to return to Xiliang.But when he was about to arrive in Jizhou, he received a battle report from Lu Zhi breaking Jizhou City, and now Dong Zhuo felt more at ease.

His prestige in the court can't be compared with Lu Zhi's connections. Dong Zhuo himself knows that he is just a bargaining chip in He Jin's hands, so now Dong Zhuo only wants to be his own emperor at ease, and now he doesn't have to manage Lu Zhi's mess. not worried.

Li Ru also suggested that Lu Zhi should not perform well here, and it is best to let Lu Zhi send the Xiliang Army away.Although Dong Zhuo is also a general of Zhonglang now, he is still a subordinate in front of Lu Zhi, so when he arrived in Jizhou City, Dong Zhuo respectfully sent someone to report to Lu Zhi that the Xiliang Army had come to support him.

Two days later, Lu Zhi left an army of [-] million and [-] civilians to garrison Jizhou City. He led an army of [-], Gongsun continued to take [-] Youzhou Army and Dong Zhuo's Xiliang cavalry [-]. The reason why he was able to attack so quickly last time The reason for going down to Jizhou City was that Zhang Jiao’s rescue was not in time. Now that Zhang Jiao knows how powerful the army is attacking the city, he will definitely guard the camp. Lu Zhi can’t leave Zhang Jiao too much time to prepare. He must quickly lead the army to conquer Zhang Jiao.

Dong Zhuo behaved very obediently, but only Gongsun Xu understood that this bearded fat man didn't accept anyone at all. Gongsun Xu felt that he needed to build a good relationship with the Xiliang Army now, and maybe he could gain some benefits.

After the army advanced fifty li and set up camp, Gongsun Xu and Dian Wei took the initiative to visit Dong Zhuo.Dong Zhuoke didn't dare to neglect this currently hot general, especially now that he was working with him, and his boss was his master.Dong Zhuo hurriedly summoned his staff and set up a banquet in the big tent to entertain Gongsun Xu. Gongsun Xu didn't explain why he came, so he sat down to eat meat and drink, and invited Dian Wei to eat and drink with him. Dong Zhuo kept drinking with him, talking good words.

After eating and drinking, Gongsun Xu suddenly said: "I don't know what General Dong Zhonglang thinks of me, a sergeant in Youzhou?"

Dong Zhuo couldn't figure out what Gongsun Xu was going to say, so he could only apologize and said with a smile: "Even my Xiliang iron cavalry may not be able to win the elite and brave man." Dong Zhuo didn't forget to show off himself when he praised others. After drinking too much, Dong Zhuo also wanted to compare the Youzhou Army with the Xiliang Army.

Gongsun Xu smiled after hearing this, shook his head and sighed: "My Youzhou Army was brought out by the generals under my account. I have experienced many bloody battles, and it is also the only army in my hands. Now I am under the guidance of my mentor. The effectiveness of the account is not bad, if I am under another Zhonglang general, I am afraid I will not be able to keep my military power."

As soon as Gongsun Xu said Dong Zhuo understood, the words actually reached Dong Zhuo's heart. The official may not be big, but the military power must not be relaxed. Fearing that someone would take the opportunity to snatch the military power, it seems that Gongsun Xu also has troubles in other aspects.Here, Li Ru also seemed to understand the purpose of Gongsun Xu's visit, which was nothing more than to seek allies.

The expressions of everyone in the big tent fell into Gongsun Xu's eyes. Gongsun Xu pretended to sigh and said, "The barbarians in the grassland keep harassing us on the frontier of the Han Dynasty. My father, Gongsun Zan, is still confronting the Xiongnu Xianbei on the grassland. I'm going to end things here. Afterwards, I hurried back to Youzhou, I don’t know if there is peace in Xiliang, and will there be rebellion after General Dong Zhonglang leaves?”

Li Ru raised his eyebrows when he heard it. He knew that there was something in Gongsun's continuation. In fact, he had thought about this trick, but he didn't dare to say it.If Gongsun Xu said it would be perfect, then the Xiliang Army would have a reason to leave, after Li Ru gave Dong Zhuo a wink, Dong Zhuo hurriedly asked: "I don't know when General An Dong will leave, and how he wants to leave. "

"Hehehe, I have to help my master defeat Zhang Jiao. Afterwards, I will report to the imperial court that the situation in the grassland is critical, so I have to lead the army back. Alas, I have lost a lot of horses after being out for so long. The horses on the grassland are no match for the west." Liang's tall horses, if the cavalry under my tent were all good horses from Xiliang, I wouldn't let Zhang Niujiao and the others run away last time."

As soon as Dong Zhuo heard this, he understood. He wanted to get some money from himself. Dong Zhuo could still get the horse, but his cavalry needed horses now, so they couldn't give them to Gongsunxu.

Li Ru thought for a while and comforted him, "If General Anton doesn't dislike it, how about exchanging [-] war horses between our two armies. Youzhou war horses are so durable and easy to raise. They are much better than Xiliang war horses."

Dong Zhuo was also comforting at the side, and when Gongsun Xu felt that his role as a poor man was about the same, he said: "Thank you General Zhonglang for your kindness, then I will not be disrespectful, and we will exchange horses tomorrow. For a master book, why don’t you just lend me a few from General Dong Zhonglang.”

"As for this matter, it's just a few students who are studying, so it doesn't matter if you give it to the general, except for my son-in-law, otherwise my daughter will not let me go.",

"Hahahaha, Mr. Zhonglang really knows how to joke. I just want a few people to keep accounts for me. I don't dare to ask for Mr. Li Ru. I think it's just a few people."

After speaking, he randomly selected a few staff members. The third selected staff member seemed to have fallen asleep. When Gongsun Xu clicked on him, his eyes opened slightly, but Gongsun Xu still noticed the flash in his eyes. The bare bones.

Dong Zhuo was happy and said to these staff: "You wait and serve well under General Gongsun's account. I will send your family members to Youzhou to reunite you and work hard under General Gongsun's account."

When Gongsun Xu led these people out of the big tent, he just heard the neighing of a war horse, and a fiery red war horse outside the tent was taken away by the soldiers. Dong Zhuo was afraid that Gongsun Xu would ask him for the horse, so he said, "This is my horse." I don’t know what kind of disease I have recently, so I’m afraid I won’t live long.”

Gongsun Xu ignored it, at least he said goodbye with a smile on his face, but he sighed in his heart: "The red rabbit? It really is the king of horses."

After returning to his camp, Gongsun Xu left the mediocre and lazy literati behind, and then told Dian Wei to arrange for other literati to go down and rest.Gongsun Xu sat directly on the chair and didn't greet the literati. The literati didn't mind either. Gongsun Xu just went about his own business and seemed to have forgotten that there was a person in the big tent.After a stalemate like this for half an hour, Gongsun Xu couldn't help admiring this person's energy-raising skills, which made Gongsun Xu even more sure that he was the person he was looking for.Suddenly, Gongsun Xu jumped up and shouted: "Come here." Dian Wei immediately rushed in with his men, and the eight people behind were carrying four large boxes.

After Dian Wei came in, he directly put the eucalyptus on the literati's neck, and as long as Gongsun Xu gave an order, Dian Wei would unambiguously cut off the man's head.Now this literati is really flustered, where did this song come from? Well, I came here to serve you well. At most, my attitude is a bit bad, but it doesn't mean that I want to kill someone right away.

Gongsun Xu looked at the panic flashing in each other's eyes and immediately shouted: "Mr. Jia Xu Jia Wenhe, now I give you two choices, either serve me wholeheartedly and keep you rich and honored forever, or look down on me, I Cut off your head now, I'll count to three." It turns out that this person is Jia Xu and Jia Wenhe, logically speaking, even if Gongsun Xu wants to subdue him, he should be courteous and corporal and give the other party enough courtesy, just like when he was with Jia Wenhe Xi Zhicai is the same as them.

This is also what puzzles Jia Xu the most. Jia Xu is very conceited and has never met anyone who can appreciate him. Even his friend Li Ru doesn't know his true ability. In addition, Jia Xu is low-key and wise. So after working under Dong Zhuo's account for two years, he was not reused. Now Jia Xu knows that this Gongsun Xu knows his own ability and wants to work for him, but why does this person behave like a reckless man.

Although there are two big halberds on his neck, Jia Xu is not afraid at all, and even said in his mouth: "Students have their own integrity, how can you idiots treat me like this, asking me to work for you is simply a shame. The Arabian Nights, I, Jia Xu, would rather die than follow."

This awe-inspiring look has already conquered Dian Wei. If it weren't for Gongsun Xu's order, Dian Wei would really put down the eucalyptus and have a few drinks with him, just because of his integrity as a scholar.But Gongsun Xu didn't seem to hear it, he slowly drew out his saber, and shouted: "One."

At this time, Jia Xu was even more sure that Gongsun Xu was testing him. As long as he was tough enough, Gongsun Xu would definitely let him go. At that time, Jia Xu's awe-inspiring aura of righteousness became stronger, and Dian Wei seriously admired him. He decided to plead with the lord later to save this man's life.But Gongsun Xu just stared at Jia Xu, raised his waist knife with one hand, and shouted: "Two."

At this time, both Dian Wei and Jia Xu felt Gongsun Xu's murderous intent. Dian Wei's first feeling was that Gongsun Xu was really going to kill someone, so Dian Wei immediately knelt down and prepared to intercede. Jia Xu also panicked and was about to say Why is it that when delaying time, Gongsun Xu suddenly showed a fierce look in his eyes and shouted: "Three, die." When Dian Wei was about to lament what happened to the scholar, he saw Jia Xu immediately knelt down and shouted: "Jia Xu sees the lord, I wish To serve the Lord."

Dian Wei and the other soldiers were stunned, just now they were acting awe-inspiring, but even Jia Xu himself was going to be stupid. Gongsun Xu's waist knife rested on Jia Xu's head, staring at Jia Xu without saying anything Xu was already sweating profusely from fright, but still insisted on meeting Gongsun Xu's eyes, and it passed like this for about a quarter of an hour.

Gongsun Xu put away his waist knife and helped Jia Xu up, then smiled apologetically, "I have wronged you today, these four boxes of jewels are for your shock, now I will make you my military advisor, and you can handle everything in the army except for me." Forget it, as for the husband's family, I will send someone to borrow and arrange to live in Youzhou. Don't worry, sir, I can guarantee that you will never regret today's decision for the rest of your life."

Just now, Jia Xu has really experienced life and death. Now he understands that if he had been tougher just now, Gongsun Xuzhen would have cut him down with a knife. After arranging Jia Xu to rest, Dian Wei was full of doubts, because what happened today has already It's not something Dian Wei can understand.Gongsun Xu didn't explain anything to Dian Wei, because he knew that Jia Xu was the only one who really understood Jia Xu in the world.

If you don't do this, it is impossible for Jia Xu to serve herself wholeheartedly. Even if Jia Xu surrendered to Cao Cao in history, Jia Xu will only make suggestions when it is necessary, and usually keep a low profile.That's why Gongsun Xu directed the one just now.

For Jia Xu, who is not well-known but has Zhang Liang and Chen Ping's schemes, Gongsun Xu is determined to win. If he doesn't get Gongsun Xu, he will definitely kill him. If Jia Xu reacted slowly just now, he can only blame Jia Xu for being too stupid. Now Gongsun Xu doesn't have any benevolence, and he is absolutely unambiguous about who he wants to kill.

Early the next morning, Gongsun Xu called all the generals and arranged for Jia Xu to sit on his right. After that, Gongsun Xu introduced everyone to Jia Xu, and explained in detail the characteristics and shortcomings of each person. Make up your mind to serve Gongsun Xu wholeheartedly, at least when Gongsun Xu is alive, otherwise Gongsun Xu will definitely chop off his head.

Moreover, Jia Xu is very satisfied with his current position, and now he can be regarded as meeting someone who really appreciates him. A military adviser, one person in the Youzhou Army is under one man and more than ten thousand people. This is the treatment Jia Xu dreams of. stage.So when Gongsun Xu introduced the generals in the army for himself, Jia Xu patiently wrote them down one by one, and showed his favor to each general.

After finishing all this, Gongsun Xu took Zhao Yun and Zhang Fei to be responsible for exchanging horses with the Xiliang Army, and then left Jia Xu to discuss matters in the big tent.Gongsun Xu didn't hide anything from Jia Xu, and after telling Jia Xu all about his current strength, he also expressed his plan.

After hearing this, Jia Xu didn't show much surprise, and pointed out the shortcomings in Gongsun Xu's plan and said: "My lord's thinking is generally correct, but now we must quickly defeat Zhang Jiao and apply to the court for Liaodong to resist the Hu people." , Gongsun Xu agreed deeply, and after the two conspired in the big tent for half an hour, Gongsun Xu urged the army to continue marching.

What Gongsun Xu has to do now is to quickly defeat Zhang Jiao and suppress the aura of the Yellow Turban Army, so that after he has earned enough credit and reputation, he will immediately go to Liaodong to continue to make contributions. As for the mess of the Yellow Turban Army, he will leave it to the court.

And Gongsun Xu also had an idea that he would not participate in the bloody suppression of the Yellow Turban Army, because he knew that he would deal with the Yellow Turban Army in the future, and those remaining Yellow Turban Army could definitely become his own forces, so he let go of the Yellow Turban Army at the beginning. Zhang Niujiao also let Chu Feiyan go, because he didn't want to form a death feud with the Yellow Turban Army.Now, it's time for Gongsun Xu to withdraw from this troubled water.

(End of this chapter)