The Warriors of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 268 Yuan Gonglu

If someone named the road now, they would probably be speechless.

But aside from Yuan Shu's character called Gonglu, just talking about his behavior is enough to make people complain.

Dongfang Sheng was twirling a piece of mutton with his hands and chewing it sweetly. Zhao Yun and Zhang Yun had already eaten it regardless of their appearance.

After drinking and eating, Dongfang Sheng said: "You two will lead troops to block Liu Biao tomorrow, and I will go with you, but I will go to Jingzhou to find someone, as long as I talk to him, I guess this time The crisis will definitely be resolved perfectly."

Strategically, we must despise the enemy, and tactically, we must pay attention to the enemy.

Although Dongfang Sheng despised the coalition forces of Liu Biao and Zhang Lu on the surface, his every step of the way did not underestimate the strength of these two people at all.

Under the attack of Yuan Shu and Sun Ce, Liu Biao can gain a firm foothold in Jingzhou, which is not something a casual person can do.

Many people feel that Yuan Shu is incompetent, but you have to know that even the incompetent Yuan Shu almost killed Cao Cao.

Yuan Shu's decline is actually more due to his character and decision-making mistakes. If he hadn't repeatedly teased Sun Ce, it is estimated that Sun Ce would not leave him. Of course, this does not deny that Sun Ce has ambitions.

The person Dongfang Sheng wants to meet is Yuan Shu, as long as he can be persuaded to send troops to attack Liu Biao's lair, this crisis will be solved by itself, and Liu Biao will definitely come back. This is to besiege Wei and save Zhao.

Although Sun Ce has little strength, but now he has just recruited people from Yuan Shu to go it alone, and his influence is definitely not as good as the current Yuan Shu.

On the second day, when the sky was still dark, a group of people gathered outside Dianchi County.

The wind blew, bringing a sense of coolness, but the team didn't make too much noise, it was nothing more than the snorting of the horses.

Leading the team were a general in white and a white armor and a black-faced general in two crotch armor.

These two people are Zhao Yun and Zhang He.

At this time, behind them was a burly soldier who lowered his head after showing a bright smile.

The army set out, but there were still not many voices.

The combat effectiveness of such a well-disciplined army is definitely far superior to that of ordinary troops.

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Yangzhou, Jiujiang County.

Yuan Shu likes luxury the most, his brother Yuan Shao is the same as him in this regard, but Yuan Shao is at least a little more restrained than him, while Yuan Shu is unscrupulous, with servants gathering, luxury cars and famous horses, and he has no kindness towards the common people.

If other people still wear a hypocritical mask and say that they are benevolent, Yuan Shu will directly tear off the mask and show the most vicious face to the people under his command.

At this time, Yangzhou was in what is now Jiangxi, and the state below it was Jiaozhou, which is now Guangdong, but at this time Guangdong was not a very suitable place to live.

However, Yangzhou is still relatively wealthy at this time, and Yuan Shu has not done the death thing like proclaiming the emperor at this time, so his strength has been temporarily restored.

The weather was just right, and Yuan Shu went out with a group of servants.

Yuan Shu likes to be exposed, while Yuan Shao likes to be introverted, so Yuan Shu flaunts everywhere, but Yuan Shao knows how to forbear. Although the final result leads to the same goal, at least Yuan Shao's achievements are greater than Yuan Shu's.

However, after Yuan Shu went out, his carriage stopped before he had gone far.

Because a young man blocked the way, Yuan Shu asked with some dissatisfaction: "What's going on?"

"Sir, someone is blocking the way ahead." A flattering voice replied from outside.

"Get rid of him." Yuan Shu waved his hand and said, holding a bronze wine glass in his hand, which contained fine wine. After speaking, he took a sip of the wine in the glass, showing A look of intoxication.

The carriage is specially made by the best car dealers. If people sit in it, they will not feel too much bumps.

what!what!
There were several screams, and before Yuan Shu could react, the carriage shook violently.

Yuan Shu only felt the wine in the cup splash, and then a muscular figure rushed into the carriage.

"Now there is a great opportunity in front of General Zuo!" the visitor said without waiting for Yuan Shu's reaction.

Yuan Shu looked coldly at the man who broke into the carriage, his brows were very active, and his whole person carried an aura of calm and prestige.

"Who are you?" Yuan Shu was not fooled by a single sentence, but asked vigilantly. At the same time, his hand quietly stretched out to the hidden compartment in the carriage, where there was a dagger for him to defend himself.

"I am General Fenwu Dongfang Sheng."

Yuan Shu frowned when he heard Dongfang Sheng's name.

"It's not a friendly gesture for you to barge into my carriage like this." Yuan Shu's tone was somewhat unfriendly.

Dongfang Sheng sat down on his own and said, "I'm here this time to tell General Zuo some good news. Of course, I also want to join forces with General Zuo to do something great."

Outside the carriage, a group of archers and Yuan Shu's personal soldiers had already surrounded the carriage.

"Let's all retreat, go back to the mansion!" Yuan Shu's voice came from the carriage.

Dongfang Sheng also held a glass of wine in his hand, Yuan Shu's face was still not very good-looking, he was angry because of Dongfang Sheng's rudeness.

Yuan Shu's family background is unmatched by ordinary people, so he has never looked down on anyone. Looking at the world, I am afraid that only Yuan Shao, who has the same blood as him, can barely get into his eyes.

Of course, Dongfang Sheng didn't care what Yuan Shu thought, as long as he persuaded Yuan Shu to send troops.

Yuan Shu's mansion is as luxurious as ever. This kind of luxury is not the kind of superficial feeling that is golden at first glance, but the inner luxury hidden everywhere.

Just like those second-rate rich people who wash pots with sugar water and burn candles as firewood, the luxury of Yuan Shu's mansion reflects a kind of luxury that you can't see, but once you enter, you can find how extravagant this mansion is.

The ground is jade, and the pillars are high-quality mahogany.

After Dongfang Sheng walked around, he felt as if Grandma Liu had entered the Grand View Garden. His expression made Yuan Shu very happy.

Yuan Shu brought Dongfang Sheng into the living room, and the two sat down.

Dongfang Sheng immediately said straight to the point: "Liu Jingsheng is now leading troops to attack Yizhou. If General Zuo sends troops at this time, he will definitely win Jingzhou. At that time, I will hold Liu Jingsheng's troops back."

After thinking for a while, Yuan Shu pondered, "As far as I know, Liu Biao and Zhang Lu seem to have sent troops to attack you, and you didn't come to me just to retreat, did you? Why should I help you?"

"Zhang Lu is nothing to be afraid of. I dare to say that Zhang Lu will definitely withdraw his troops within a few days." Dongfang Sheng said confidently: "I am indeed for the purpose of retreating, but it is not Zhang Lu's but Liu Biao. General Zuo will help me. Waiting for you to help yourself, does General Zuo want to let go of this great opportunity?"

Yuan Shu's ambition is known to almost everyone, and the idea of ​​becoming emperor has been growing in his heart since he privately kept the jade seal.

Although he was defeated and went to Yangzhou to establish himself as a Yangzhou shepherd, he never gave up the idea of ​​becoming emperor.

At this time, Dongfang Sheng's suggestion seems to allow him to get Jingzhou, which is definitely a very attractive suggestion for Yuan Shu who wants to become emperor.

Yuan Shu was able to linger on before, but he was immediately besieged to death by various princes in less than two years after he became emperor. It can be said that those who wanted to replace the great Han as emperor at that time had absolutely no good fruit to eat.

"You rest here for a few days first, I have to think about it before making a decision." Yuan Shu pondered while holding his wine glass.

At this time, although he was very happy to have such an opportunity, he didn't immediately believe in Dongfang Sheng.

As long as Zhang Lu's retreat was confirmed, Yuan Shu decided to cooperate with Dongfang Sheng immediately.

Dongfang Sheng wasn't in a hurry either, he didn't expect to be able to convince Yuan Shu right away.

Seeing Dongfang Sheng's calm look, Yuan Shu also believed it a little bit, but he still lacks news from Zhang Lu to confirm Dongfang Sheng's words.

After Yuan Shu arranged Dongfang Sheng, he immediately called a personal soldier.

"You find a few people to go to Hanzhong to spy on Zhang Lu's news, and if Zhang Lu withdraws his troops, come back." Yuan Shu ordered, "Find some smarter people to keep an eye on Dongfang Sheng, and don't let him find out."

"Here!"

The soldier was ordered to leave.

Holding the wine glass, Yuan Shu hesitated for a while, then called another soldier and said, "Hurry up and call Yang Hong and Yuan Huan over."

Yang Hong is Yuan Shu's chief official, and both he and Yuan Huan are Yuan Shu's advisers.

In history, both of these two people later took refuge in others, but Yuan Huan was better than Yang Hong. He followed Cao Cao and finally became an official to Lang Zhongling, advising the doctor, but Yang Hong disappeared completely.

Of course, neither of these two people took refuge in others voluntarily, and they were not regarded as betrayers.

Not long after, Yang Hong and Yuan Huan came over together.

Yang Hong was wearing a brown robe and a sage crown on his head. His appearance was mediocre, and he looked very mediocre.

Yuan Huan was wearing a green robe, his hair was wrapped in a complete piece of cloth, his face was resolute, and he looked very upright.

"Meet the lord!"

The two stepped forward to salute together.

After Yuan Shu calmly accepted the gift from the two, Yang Hong and Yuan Huan each found a suitable position and knelt down.

"General Fenwu Dongfang Sheng came to me. He wants to join forces with me." Yuan Shu poured himself a glass of wine and said, "He restrained Liu Biao and asked me to send troops to attack Jingzhou. Do you think I should agree to him?"

Yang Hong pondered for a while after listening and said, "This is a good opportunity, but I don't know if Dongfang Sheng can hold Liu Biao back."

Because of Yuan Huan's low official position, although Yuan Shu respected him, he also understood that Yuan Shu didn't care about his thoughts, so he wisely kept silent.

"He said he can make Zhang Lu withdraw his troops. If Zhang Lu can really withdraw his troops, I will agree to his request and form an alliance with him." Yuan Shu took a deep breath, with an excited look on his face.

Although Yang Hong felt that something was wrong, he couldn't think of a reason, so he didn't persuade Yuan Shu not to form an alliance with Dongfang Sheng.

On the contrary, Yuan Huan, who had been silent all this time, had a gleam in his eyes, but seeing that Yuan Shu hadn't asked his intention, he could only lower his head and pretend to be thinking.

(End of this chapter)