Cao Cao thought for a moment and said, "These two questions can actually be combined into one answer."
"But..." Cao Cao looked at Yuan Shao and smiled. "Before I answer, I want to ask, Sister Benchu is so popular right now, why do you still look so sad and depressed, sighing that no one cares about you?"
"what?"
Yuan Shao turned around and looked at her, frowning: "What are you talking about?"
She had no idea what Cao Cao was saying.
In other words, how could Cao Cao tell that she was frowning?
"When I rebelled against Dong Zhuo, all the princes in the world responded, from Hebei to Jiangdong and then to Xiliang. If Dong Zhuo heard the news, he would probably be so scared that he would fall off his chair. Why should I be worried?" Yuan Shao asked calmly.
Cao Cao smiled: "Really?"
Then she reached her left hand into the bosom of her clothes and took out a piece of paper folded into the size of a palm.
Yuan Shao, who was facing Cao Cao sideways, also saw this thing out of the corner of his eye, but he didn't know what it was or why Cao Cao took it out at this time.
"Since Sister Benchu is already invincible in the world and can defeat Dong Zhuo with the help of these princes, then... I guess there is no need for some insignificant 'small forces' to come and take up a place, right?" Cao Cao held a paper between his right index and middle fingers, leaned against the table, and looked at Yuan Shao with a half-smile.
When Yuan Shao heard this, he seemed to have guessed what Cao Cao was in his hand.
"Is this a letter?"
"Yes, it's a letter to Miss Yuan Shao, the initiator of the anti-Dong movement, expressing her desire to join the anti-Dong movement." Cao Cao looked at the long desk next to Yuan Shao.
"Aren't there quite a few on it?"
"Let me see." Yuan Shao said immediately.
"See?" Cao Cao was puzzled. "Didn't Sister Benchu just say that the anti-Dong forces are now all over the country, and there are still a few unopened letters on the table? Why do you want to see the one in my hand now?"
"The letter in my hand was written by a person whose power is not as strong as any of the people in Sister Benchu's case. I think it would be difficult for him to gather a thousand people. Don't you think this is of no help to Sister Benchu? Isn't it?"
"I never said that you can't join if your forces are small." Yuan Shao said.
"Ah Man, it's him, right?"
When Cao Cao saw Yuan Shao's serious look, he knew that if he continued to tease her, she might really get angry.
"Yes, it's him, Liu Zhaoqing."
"The man who was once ignored by Sister Benchu in death row."
“……” Yuan Shao was speechless.
"At that time, I didn't know what his abilities were."
After saying that, she asked Cao Cao to hand the letter to her. After opening it, what caught her eyes was Liu Zhaoqing's greetings, and the explanation that the reason she asked Cao Cao to pass it on was because she was afraid that the letter would be intercepted.
The letter was not very long. In addition to the polite words, Liu Zhaoqing also expressed his willingness to join the anti-Dong movement, and that probably only he and Gongsun Zan from Youzhou would join the anti-Dong movement.
"Two people? Liu Yu doesn't move?" Yuan Shao asked puzzledly.
Cao Cao picked up the tea that Yuan Shao had poured for him, drank two sips, and smiled at her, "Liu Yu has been in the officialdom for many years, and he is an old hand. Of course, he knows the fate of a 'bird that sticks out'."
"Only Sister Benchu can be so arrogant and lead the army to rebel against Dong."
This is also the reason why Yuan Shao was regarded as the de facto leader of the alliance. If someone was willing to take the lead and opposing Dong could indeed bring him tangible benefits, then why wouldn't the princes do it?
Afterwards, Cao Cao also answered Yuan Shao's previous question. The reason why she came so late was because she was at home organizing troops and summoning wise generals and advisers.
And he was able to escape from Lu Bu because of Liu Zhaoqing's rescue.
"Him again?" Yuan Shao was surprised.
"Yes, and I guess Sister Benchu doesn't know one thing yet. Zhao Qing only told me this in the letter." Cao Cao said.
"what's up?"
"Dapeng rises with the same wind in one day and soars up to miles."
Yuan Shao was slightly surprised, and then asked curiously: "Why are you reciting poetry at this time?"
Although this poem is quite powerful, it is as if the author witnessed it with his own eyes while brewing wine.
"This is what Zhao Qing did." Cao Cao laughed, "It was a poem he composed on the vast sea."
"What? The vast ocean??"
Then, under Yuan Shao's surprised eyes, Cao Cao told him about Liu Zhaoqing's battle in Mobei.
Although the details of the Battle of Mobei that Liu Zhaoqing told Cao Cao were not very complete, Cao Cao could feel the magnificent epic just from this poem and a few passages in the letter.
Yuan Shao then realized that what he had been anxiously worried about was why Liu Zhaoqing had not yet joined the anti-Dong movement.
It was not because of how powerful he was, nor because Yuan Shao had any other feelings towards him.
It’s all because Liu Zhaoqing has an ability that can create miracles.
There was already an idea in his heart telling Yuan Shao that if he wanted to succeed in his campaign against Dong, he had to be there.
Now, I can finally put my worries aside.
When Yuan Shao slowly exhaled, he happened to see Cao Cao looking at him with a smile.
This made her feel a little embarrassed, and she quickly changed the subject.
Then, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao had another conversation, in which the former helped the latter analyze the situation and evaluated the various princes who were against Dong.
Cao Cao admired a few of them, such as Sun Jian and Zhang Miao, but he looked down upon most of the princes.
Three days later, Yuan Shao also sent a letter to various princes.
Within ten days, the anti-Dong coalition forces will go to Chenliu, Yanzhou to hold a meeting and discuss specific anti-Dong plans.
Chapter 247 Meeting Sun Ce on the Road
It was already the end of May when Liu Zhaoqing received Yuan Shao's reply.
Upon learning the news that the anti-Dong coalition had finally been finalized, Liu Zhaoqing, Guo Jia, Xun Yu, Zhang Liao, Zhao Yun and others were all very happy.
No matter what the result is, at least the success of this first step of cooperation is a happy event.
During the period of waiting for a reply, Liu Zhaoqing had been busy contacting Cao Cao, Liu Yu, Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei, the local princes with whom he had a very good relationship.
Although Liu Yu did not want to directly participate in the anti-Dong movement in public, secret support was of course indispensable.
These days, almost half of the best armor and weapons produced in Youzhou have flowed into Liu Zhaoqing's hands.
Although Liu Zhaoqing could buy it with money, at this time and at this critical moment, these strategic materials could not be bought with money.
The remaining small half was naturally given to Gongsun Zan who would travel with him.
As for Liu Bei, he did not need Liu Zhaoqing's support because he had the war horses and meteorite iron given by Liu Zhaoqing, and Cao Cao needed it even less.
In the letters exchanged in the past few days, Cao Cao did not seem to be going to war at all.
Instead, he kept asking about Liu Zhaoqing's affairs in the letters, and even asked him if he had slept well recently.
Liu Zhaoqing was speechless, and he wrote a sentence in the letter: "The world is about to undergo a major change, Meng De should seize the opportunity and not let the chance to rise slip away."
Others may not know, but Liu Zhaoqing understands that the next few years for Cao Cao will be the most critical years in her life.
The reason why she is called "Boss Cao" is because she will be able to gain power in the future, seize the Central Plains, and have the destiny in her hands, and she has countless talented generals under her command.
But the premise is still that Cao Cao must follow, or at least have the same ambitions and desires as, the person with the same name and surname in previous history.
Now, Liu Zhaoqing just received another reply from Cao Cao, which indeed agreed with Liu Zhaoqing's statement and also stated that she would make good preparations.
But then the topic changed and she started asking Liu Zhaoqing when he would go to Chenliu so that she could follow him or wait in advance.
It was euphemistically called a "meeting", but no one knew what the actual plan was.
Liu Zhaoqing replied by asking Cao Cao to keep his own pace and listen more to the advice of counselors such as Xi Zhicai and Xun You. Although the Xiahou brothers and sisters and family generals such as Cao Ren are strong, their training cannot be neglected.
After replying the letter, Liu Zhaoqing found himself like an elder who was advising the younger generation not to devote themselves to love and to focus on studying.
"strangeness……"
Touching the back of his head, Liu Zhaoqing felt for a moment that he was still in modern society.
"What are you wondering about?"
At this time, a calm and gentle voice came from behind.
Liu Zhaoqing turned around and saw Zhang Jiao.
"Well, it's nothing. I just feel it's strange that Yuan Shao agreed to let me take a position." Liu Zhaoqing changed the subject to avoid embarrassment.
"Didn't Qingjun ask Cao Cao to pass the letter to Yuan Shao? With Cao Cao telling Yuan Shao about your deeds, I don't think anyone would refuse this ally, right?" Zhang Jiao said with a smile.
"That's right... I actually forgot about Meng De." Liu Zhaoqing nodded.
Then he looked at Zhang Jiao and said, "Jiao'er, how are our preparations going?"
"These past few days, I have been in contact with Gongsun Zan and other princes, but I haven't paid much attention to myself."
Of course Zhang Jiao could understand Liu Zhaoqing's apology, and the current situation must be paid close attention to at all times.
No one knows what the anti-Dong princes are thinking, whether they are really trying to oppose Dong, and perhaps some of them may be Dong Zhuo's spies.
"Under the training of Generals Zhang Liao and Zhao Yun, and according to Qingjun's requirements, we can definitely mobilize 1,200 elite soldiers, including 600 cavalry," said Zhang Jiao.
Liu Zhaoqing nodded slightly, thought for a moment and said: "Although we can give more, but... these princes, especially Han Fu, are so active, I am not very reassured. It is better to leave more soldiers stationed in Changping."
For the anti-Dong coalition, it made no difference whether Liu Zhaoqing brought 2,000 men or 1,200 men.
And Liu Zhaoqing also knows what his advantages are.
"As long as Wenyuan Zilong is ready." Liu Zhaoqing said.
Zhang Jiao smiled: "They both can't wait."
"That's good." Liu Zhaoqing smiled, then looked at Zhang Jiao: "Jiao'er, do you want to go with me?"
Although it is somewhat strange that the Great Sage Master joined the anti-Dong coalition, the current Great Sage Master is not the same as the one in the previous life.
Zhang Jiao possesses such incredible strengthening abilities. If she could go, it would definitely increase the chances of victory for the anti-Dong coalition by at least 20%.
"Qingjun, do you want me to go?" Zhang Jiao did not rush to agree, but asked instead.
"Or... does Qing Jun really hope that the anti-Dong coalition will win?"
Liu Zhaoqing was silent, then looked at Zhang Jiao: "Did Guo Jia tell you?"
"Fengxiao just expressed his own opinion. Jiao'er just doesn't understand Qingjun well enough." Zhang Jiao said with a smile.
Although this kind of thinking is very similar to what Guo Jia thought, Zhang Jiao did guess it herself.
"Most of the princes in the world are rebelling against Dong Zhuo for their own interests." Liu Zhaoqing said, "If they can really succeed, even though Dong Zhuo is dead, the world will still be torn apart, and those princes will be able to plunder territory even more unscrupulously."
"But..." Zhang Jiao said, "If the anti-Dong coalition fails, the result will be similar."
This is a war that cannot end the chaos. On the contrary, it is the real culprit that started the chaos.
Liu Zhaoqing cannot devote all his energy to supporting the anti-Dong movement. He must have his own considerations so that he can truly end the chaos more quickly in the future.
But we can't just do nothing.
After thinking for a while, Liu Zhaoqing said, "I need Jiao'er to provide support in Changping to prepare for the later stages of the anti-Dong movement. Fengxiao will also stay in Changping due to health reasons."
"My daughter will go with me. Xun Yu will also come with me to give me advice. Zhou Cang and others will be incorporated into my army. They are the people I trust the most and will prevent other princes from rebelling against my army."
Zhang Jiao nodded: "Jiao'er understands, when Qingjun needs me, I will bring thousands of troops down from the sky."
Liu Zhaoqing couldn't help laughing when he heard this and pinched her face.
"Then they need to breed horses with wings, otherwise they will all fall half to death~"
Afterwards, Liu Zhaoqing made full preparations in Changping City.
After all the war horses, armor, weapons, baggage, etc. were counted, on May 30th, under the watchful eyes of Zhang Jiao, Guo Jia and others, he led a team of 1,200 people towards the south.
On the first day of June, they crossed the Yellow River and arrived in Yanzhou.
When Liu Zhaoqing first arrived in Yanzhou, he met a familiar person.
"Huh? Marquis of Changping?"
On the side of the road, a heroic female general in red armor looked at Liu Zhaoqing in surprise.
"Sun Ce?" Liu Zhaoqing was puzzled. "Why are you here alone?"
"Oh, I'm waiting for my good friend."
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