Riding and cutting the imperial pirates of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 625 Go to Wancheng to meet Wang Zheng

As soon as these words came out, all the officials in the palace understood that Yuan Shao had made up his mind and placed the "mastermind" of the assassination on Wang Zheng.

Of course, whether it was Pang Ji's analysis, Yuan Tan's intelligence, or Ju Shou's remonstrance that made the final decision that Wang Zheng was a greater threat than Cao Cao, no one except Yuan Shao himself knew.

But the reason is actually not important, anyway, this result is very happy for everyone.

Xu You and Pang Ji glanced at each other, and saw the joy in each other's eyes at the same time, the plan was completed, and the reward promised by someone was completely in the bag;

And Tian Feng and the judge also showed excitement on their faces, deeply feeling that their lord has made an extremely correct decision;
As for Yuan Tan, who has always been hostile to Wang Zheng, he almost cheered and sang his father's wisdom;

Only Yuan Fang had a complex expression and remained silent, not knowing what he was thinking.

After making this statement, Yuan Shao also showed his decisive side, and directly changed the court meeting into a military meeting.

He stood in front of the tiger seat with his hands behind his back, and said in a deep voice: "This tusk is named Hanchen, and he is actually a traitor. He would have wanted to kill him long ago, but the distance is so far away that he couldn't get away for a while. Now the king's thief is plotting something wrong. , wanting to be unfavorable to this general first, this is tolerable, what is unbearable!"

"I have made up my mind, and I will march south in a few days, rush to Xuzhou, and conquer Jiangdong. What do you think?"

Everyone nodded, and Tian Feng stepped out of the line immediately, cupped his hands and said: "The Southern Expedition can be said to be at the right time, but Wang Yukou dominates Jiangdong, covering nine counties, and there are hundreds of thousands of tigers under his command, and his strength is far away. Above Cao Cao, he is a formidable enemy, and must not be underestimated. In my opinion, it is not advisable to attack immediately. Instead, I should refine my soldiers and accumulate talents. !"

"What Mr. Tian said is true."

The judge beside him also came out, and echoed: "Youzhou has just been pacified, but it is still not stable, and the lord and Gongsun Zan have been fighting for many years, and the army has been fighting for years, and the generals and soldiers are all exhausted. Right now is indeed not a good opportunity for foreign expeditions, and the key yes."

Speaking of this, the examiner paused, pointed to Yuan Shao's back, and reminded: If you go to crusade against Wang Zheng right now, it can be said that you have learned from no one. "

What?
Yuan Shao was stunned when he heard the words, and looked along his fingertips, only to see the documents on the table, suddenly realized, "Oh, if Zhengnan hadn't reminded me, I would have almost forgotten about it!"

What is it?

But before the Yangzhou mission came to Yecheng with the Chuanguo Yuxi, Yuan Shao was planning to fight Cao Cao first, and after seeing the treasure, he was even more ecstatic, and even agreed to Wang Zheng's request for an alliance, and even sent the envoy back paperwork.

The alliance between the two countries is naturally not a trivial matter, and there should be no reason to forget it, but the assassination case happened immediately afterwards, which attracted everyone's attention. Changed the target of the crusade, and replaced Cao Cao with Wang Zheng, so most of the people didn't realize it for a while.

But it was still too late to wake up, Yuan Shao immediately looked at Ju Shou and shouted: "Ze Zhu!"

Ju Shou cupped his hands and said, "The minister is here."

"The time is short, and the Yangzhou mission should have not yet left the territory of Jizhou. Immediately dispatch a fine cavalry to gallop in the starry night, and go to the general to recover the documents and envoys!"

Unexpectedly, Ju Shou did not obey the order immediately, but shook his head slightly: "My lord, I think this is absolutely impossible."

"Why?" Yuan Shao was very puzzled, didn't you insist on fighting Wang Zheng first?If you want to fight the royal government first, you have to cancel this covenant first, right?
"It's fine if the lord didn't agree to form an alliance before, but now that he agrees, he will go back on his word. Once this matter is heard by Wang Zheng, it will surely arouse the other party's vigilance!"

Ju Shou said sternly: "Xuzhou's army has a lot of brave soldiers and countless capable people, not to mention Wang Zheng himself. Judging from his record, he is a first-class master of military art in the world. The strength of Heshuo means that even if it can win, it is difficult to win quickly. If it is stalemate for several years, it will be a miserable victory, and it will be easier for other princes to become fishermen."

These words are reasonable, Yuan Shao nodded slightly while listening, what other princes, in his eyes, isn't he talking about Cao Cao?

Yuan Shao absolutely could not accept letting this ungrateful dog take advantage of it, but he still couldn't help asking: "But if we don't cancel the covenant first, how can we raise troops?"

"If you break the alliance for no reason and start a frontier quarrel, be careful, I'm afraid I will attract criticism from the people of the world."

Ju Shou smiled slightly, and bowed respectfully to Yuan Shao: "What's the point of the world's criticism? My lord, don't forget how Wang Zheng seized the foundation of Marquis Yangdi in the first place!"

Hearing this, Yuan Shao frowned, displeased, and said proudly: "He is a commoner, a commoner in the head of Guizhou, naturally he has no scruples in doing such treacherous things, what status should he be, how can he follow suit?

Jushou smiled lightly, and said in an indescribably chic way: "In the past, Henkel turned his back on the alliance and attacked Chu, and people at the time criticized him, but after he achieved hegemony and ruled the world, everyone said that this is a great event without regard to trivial matters!"

"I also think so, my lord, to defeat such a powerful enemy as Wang Zheng, you must not only go all out, but also use everything!"

"This"

Yuan Shao's expression became complicated, and he remained silent for a while.

But Jushou saw that he had been persuaded by his own family, and the reason why he didn't directly agree was because of his family background, he was proud and conceited, and he cherished his reputation, so he immediately continued to persuade: "And even if we form an alliance temporarily, we may not be unable to send troops in the future."

"The so-called alliance, the so-called keeping promises, are small righteousness. If you want to extend the righteousness, you can put aside the small righteousness without any scruples."

Yuan Shao's heart moved, and he looked sideways: "How to say?"

"Why did Wang Zheng form an alliance with the lord? He even handed over such treasures as the Jade Seal of Chuanguo for this reason?"

Ju Shou explained with a smile: "It is because he knows that the lord is of noble birth, values ​​faith, and cherishes reputation. If he agrees to form an alliance, he will clearly tell the other party that I, Jizhou Huben, will not attack Xuzhou in the short term."

"The lord will not go south, Wangzheng has no worries in the north, so he can go south with peace of mind, and attack Jingzhou when the lord is at war with Cao Cao or other princes."

At this time, not only Yuan Shao, but also other people in the palace reacted. Yuan Tan's eyes lit up immediately, and he blurted out, "Liu Biao, the shepherd of Jingzhou, is a loyal elder with a long history of benevolence and righteousness. , it will definitely attract condemnation from all over the world, and this will give father a reason to send troops to "rescue"!"

"This is the second"

Ju Shou said in a deep voice: "Jingzhou is the belly of the world, and its status is so important. If Wang Zheng is allowed to get here again, no one will be able to control it in the future, so other princes will not sit idly by then!"

Speaking of this, Jushou flicked his robe sleeves, turned to look at Yuan Shao, his eyes flashed with wisdom, and said confidently: "At this time, my lord only needs to send a few envoys to the world to invite Cao Cao and Liu Bei. Waiting for the heroes of the world to hunt in Jiangdong, attack the king and the imperial bandits together, and promise to divide the land of the nine counties, there will be a gathering of shadows, and everyone will respond!"

"The princes attack together, and the king's thief will be destroyed. Once this fang is removed, the big thing will be settled!"

Although what he said was powerful and impassioned, what Yuan Shao heard was also full of enthusiasm and passion, but after thinking about it for a moment, he immediately clapped his hands and laughed, "Wonderful!"

"Then comment on what I said, every word is perfect, which is very suitable for me!"

He stood up against the case again, staring at the ministers, with an unrivaled fighting spirit in his heart: "According to the plan taught by Ju, I made false claims for the time being, pretended to form an alliance with Wang Zheng, and waited for his army to go on an expedition and enter the land of Jingchu. When our army launches!"

"During this period of time, all the lords are preparing their own troops. Before autumn, 15 soldiers and horses must be recruited! When we come to Japan to march south, I will bring these 15 elite tigers and horses to Yangzhou to fight Wang Zheng to the death!"

The emergence of Wang Zheng made Yuan Shao no longer the dominant family in the original history, but it also made him suddenly show the side of a heroic hero. The minister was amazed for a while, and even Jushou showed admiration.

All the courtiers bent over and said together: "We are willing to die for our lord!"

"I wish my lord Wu Yun prosperous, this battle will surely be won!"

"If you want to complete your meritorious service in one battle, you must catch people by surprise and attack them by surprise!"

Yuan Shao let out a long laugh, looked at the ministers, his eyes flashed an indescribably frightening cold light: "My lords, what you said at the court meeting today must not be leaked. If anyone dares to leak the secret"

Hearing the sound of "Zheng", Yuan Shao pierced through his knuckles, drew out the sword at his waist, waved his arms, the sharp edge flashed, and immediately chopped off a corner of the lacquer case:
"That's the case!"

Jingzhou, on a mountain road on the border outside Xiangyang City.

This mountain road is not far from Xiangyang, and you can vaguely see the majestic city in the distance. The towering city wall is the only way to go to Yangzhou. However, because most people go to and from the two places, they tend to choose waterways, so it looks quite deserted. .

But for some reason, two figures appeared here today. They came galloping on horses, trampled a burst of dust, and stopped at a gazebo at the mountain pass.

The atmosphere between the two seemed a bit dull, they didn't talk when they entered the gazebo, they just buried their heads in drinking, and occasionally drank with each other, from day to day, they were full of alcohol.

The mountain wind was so strong that it made their clothes fluctuate.

One of them was a young man with dark eyebrows and bright eyes, and he was quite handsome, while the other was older, about forty, with a thin beard.

The elder drank the last sip of wine from the glass in his hand, looked up at the young man opposite, and suddenly sighed, "My nephew Ziyi, do you really want to go?"

Hearing the words, the young man raised his head to look at the middle-aged man, and said in a deep voice, "Does Uncle Master think that Liu Jingsheng is the wise master?"

"If that's the case, why hasn't my uncle become an official?"

It turned out that these two people were Huang Chengyan and Tai Shici, and Tai Shici's rhetorical question also stopped Huang Chengyan from asking directly, and after a moment of silence, he said slowly: "Even if you don't want to serve Liu Biao as the master, you don't necessarily have to. Are you going to vote for the kingship?"

Tai Shi Ci raised his eyebrows, "Why did Shi Shu say that, Ci is going to Wancheng on a light ride this time, to attend Xiao Qiao's wedding, not to Shouchun to meet Wang Zheng."

"Stop it."

Huang Chengyan heard the words and said: "Don't you think I don't know? Please go to Wancheng in name to send a message to Qiao Wan, but to marry and follow your husband, whose idea it is, anyone with a discerning eye will know at a glance."

"Since you accepted the invitation, Wang Zheng probably went to Wancheng from Shouchun long ago, waiting for you, right?"

"Even Wang Zheng is in Wancheng now, but it doesn't mean anything." Tai Shici said sincerely, "Master Uncle is an elder, how dare Ci lie and lie, it is true that he has not made up his mind to serve Wang Zheng yet, but."

Speaking of this, Tai Shici paused, and said leisurely: "But I am very interested in meeting this son!"

"To see this son?" Huang Chengyan was startled when he heard the words, "You made a special trip to Wancheng just to see this son, why?"

Tai Shici smiled, and stood up, the mountain wind blew his clothes fluttering, "Uncle Shi, have you heard that Zheng once said a word, very heroic?"

Wang Zheng's famous quote?

Huang Chengyan was at a loss for a moment, does Wang Zheng have famous words?Of course there is!
It is strange to say that although he is not from a famous family and has no master to teach him, he is self-taught, not only outstanding in martial arts, but also outstanding in literature, so he has amazing words and wonderful poems from time to time, many of which are even passed down. The world is praised by the people of the time.

It was precisely because there were so many that Huang Chengyan really couldn't guess which sentence Tai Shici said.

He looked at Tai Shici, and said uncertainly: "Is it because autumn is sad and lonely since ancient times, and I say that autumn is better than spring? Or is it Ande Yitian drawing a sword?"

"neither."

Tai Shici raised his head and looked towards the front of the mountain road. The mountain wind was blowing in his face, and a sense of pride slowly emerged, "When Yuan Shu was still a Yangzhou shepherd, he hosted a banquet for the heroes of Xuzhou. Wang Zheng once said something at the banquet."

He paused every word and said: "Although the government has little virtue and little ability, he is also a dignified man of eight feet. When a man is born in troubled times, he should hold a three-foot sword and make an indelible contribution!"

The wind became more and more violent, blowing Tai Shici's hair flying wildly. Huang Chengyan looked at his nephew in a daze, only to feel that Zhang Heng exuded an invisible brilliance on his face, and he looked more and more heroic and aggressive. The intense feelings are so obvious.

Tai Shici took a deep breath, and said word by word: "In fact, these words are not widely spread, nor are they well-known, but for some reason, when Ci heard it for the first time, I felt it touched my heart. I feel that Wang Yukou's words seem to be the voice of my heart!"

"Every time I think back to this statement, I just feel that my blood is boiling, my heart is surging, and my ambition and pride are born spontaneously. Uncle, you said that today, the princes are conquering, and the wars continue. Isn't it the troubled times that Wang Zheng said? It is exactly what our generation said. Long, hold a three-foot sword and make great achievements in the world, how can you bow down to a mediocre master and end up with an end that cannot be rewarded for your ambition?"

"It is precisely because of this that I especially want to meet Wang Zheng, because I want to see what kind of person is able to say such words?"

Huang Chengyan looked at Tai Shici with an inexplicable and complicated expression on his face. He stood up and walked slowly to Tai Shici's side. He also looked towards the front of the mountain road, looked at him deeply, and then turned his head to look back. The city wall of Xiangyang seemed to be As far away as the horizon.

"In that case." He said lightly, "Then let's go."

"Go to Wancheng and meet Wang Zheng."

(End of this chapter)