Chapter [163] Xu You Tipped The News
Chapter [163] Xu You Tipped The News
Hebei, Yecheng.
Guo Jia came to see Yuan Shao as Cao Cao's envoy. After arriving in Yecheng, Guo Tu from his family came to welcome Guo Jia.
Guo Jia was also under Yuan Shao's command before, and he was very familiar with Yecheng.
"Feng Xiao, what is the so-called coming here?" Guo Tu asked.
"Let's form an alliance and deal with Lu Bu together." Guo Jia didn't hide anything.
It was originally a family, but it was just betting on both sides, and the Xun family was the same.
While the two were talking, they had arrived at the place and entered the hall, Yuan Shao was already sitting on the main seat and waiting.
"Meet Yuan Gong." Guo Jia saluted Yuan Shao.
"En." Yuan Shao nodded, "Why did Cao Mengde send you here?"
"Back to Duke Yuan, my lord wants to form an alliance with you." Guo Jia said neither humble nor overbearing.
"Alliance?" Yuan Shao asked in surprise, "Who is the alliance against?"
From Yuan Shao's point of view, after a year or so of delay, there must be a battle between him and Cao Cao. What kind of alliance should be formed?
"Of course it's Lu Bu in the west." Guo Jia clasped his hands and said, "The snipe and the clam compete for the fisherman's benefit."
"Let's open up the skylight and speak frankly, there will be a battle between Yuan and Cao, and there is no need for anyone to shy away from this.
"But has Mr. Yuan thought about it, no matter who wins, Yuan or Cao, he will definitely pay a huge price."
"At that time, Lu Bu will lead his army east to take advantage of our two families. Who can resist?"
Guo Jia spoke very bluntly, and did not shy away from the conflict between Yuan and Cao.
But it was Guo Jia's frankness that made Yuan Shao have to face up to Lu Bu's threat.
Taking down Cao Cao and being taken advantage of by Lu Bu is obviously not a situation Yuan Shao is willing to accept.
"Continue." Yuan Shao remained expressionless.
"My lord Cao is willing to form an alliance with Yuan Gong. At the same time, he also invites Liu Bei and Sun Ce in the south to join hands and destroy Lu Bu in the west."
"Yuan Gong and Cao Gong are childhood playmates, and they have a deep relationship. Even if Yuan Cao decides the winner, they will not be too hard on each other's family members. This is a dispute between gentlemen."
"However, Yuan Cao has become a gentleman, so don't let this villain Lu Bu succeed."
"Therefore, before you fight with Duke Cao, you should first kill those who sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, and then you two will decide the ownership of the world, so as not to favor outsiders."
After Guo Jia finished speaking, he bowed again and retreated, leaving Yuan Shao time to think.
"What's your opinion?" Yuan Shao looked at the many counselors and asked.
In fact, Yuan Shao already preferred to form an alliance with Cao Cao in his heart, otherwise he would not have asked this question.
If there was no intention of forming an alliance, Yuan Shao should have issued an order to expel the guests at this moment, and would not ask the opinions of his advisers in front of Guo Jia.
"My lord, there is a big enmity between us and Lu Bu, and I agree to destroy Lu Bu first." Guo Tu spoke immediately to express his support.
"Seconded!"
"Seconded!"
Yuan Shao had many advisers, and each time they had different opinions, but this time they were surprisingly unanimous.
These counselors are all resourceful, and after listening to Guo Jia's statement, they immediately realized Lu Bu's threat.
If Lu Bu is really allowed to do nothing, then no matter whether it is Yuan Shao or Cao Cao, both of them may make wedding dresses for Lu Bu. Naturally, this is not the situation they want to see.
For the sake of safety, it is the best policy to unite and eliminate the variable Lu Bu first.
As for Liu Bei and Sun Ce, the two little Karamis, Yuan Cao didn't pay much attention to them. Their strength was too weak to pose a big threat.
"We can form an alliance, but after Lu Bu is eliminated, how should Lu Bu's territory be distributed?" Yuan Shao asked.
When Yuan Shao said this, he undoubtedly agreed to the alliance's request, but he still had doubts about the distribution of benefits.
"I can't make the decision on this matter. This needs to be discussed after Yuan Gong and Cao Gong meet." Guo Jia laughed.
"A meeting?" Yuan Shao couldn't help frowning, "Is he coming to Hebei, or should I go to Henan?"
"Don't worry, Mr. Yuan, Liu Bei and Sun Ce will also come together." Guo Jia continued: "As for the location of the alliance of princes, Mr. Cao means that it is better to stay in the old place."
"The old place?" Yuan Shao frowned, and then quickly unfurled it, blurting out: "Sour dates!"
"Exactly." Guo Jia nodded with a smile.
When the eighteen princes attacked Dong Zhuo, the meeting point was Suanzao.
Now the princes of the four routes are attacking Lu Bu, and the place of the alliance is again selected in Suanzao.
"Then why attack Lu Bu?" Yuan Shao asked again: "You know, the Son of Heaven is in Lu Bu's hands."
"Naturally, it is on the side of the Qing emperor! Eliminating thieves for the country is just like defeating Dong Zhuo back then."
"Okay!" Yuan Shao nodded and said, "It's time for the alliance."
"Seven days after the end of spring plowing."
No one will delay such a major event as spring plowing. Considering the problem of traveling, seven days is enough for everyone to rush to Suanzao.
"Go back and tell Cao Mengde, I agree to this matter."
"Yuan Gong is wise."
With Guo Jia's departure, the discussion dissipated.
There is nothing to discuss, everything will have to wait until the alliance.
Xu You left in a hurry and went straight to Zhen Yan's home, intending to pass the news through Zhen Yan.
It's not that Xu You didn't think about concealing it and not reporting it, but this kind of thing can't be concealed at all.
Once the four princes meet, Lu Bu will definitely receive the news, which Xu You knows very well.
Rather than waiting for Lu Bu to know about it passively, it is better to take the initiative to inform, so that not only does he not have to worry about Lu Bu making trouble, but he can also gain a fortune from Zhen Yan. Why not do it?
Now Xu You no longer has much resistance to being a second-five son to Lu Bu.
Xu You also refused at the beginning, but Zhen Yan gave too much every time, so much money that Xu You lost his mind and chose to continue on the road of betraying Yuan Shao, not wanting to turn back
When they came to Zhen Yan's mansion, since Xu You came here often, there was no need to notify him at all. The concierge directly greeted Xu You and entered the mansion.
Zhen Yan is busy in the house, the coming of spring means that the spring silk has come down again, and it is not an easy task to collect all the silk in Hebei.
*`~Patriarch, Mr. Xu You is here. "
Zhen Yan, who was sitting in front of the table, looked up, then continued with the work in hand, and said: "Please sit down, sir, and serve tea to sir.
The younger sister is married to Lu Bu, and she still has Xu You in her hands. Zhen Yan is no longer afraid of Xu You, and can completely get along with each other on an equal footing.
Xu You was also not surprised, and didn't care about anything. Anyway, as long as the money is in place, everything is easy to talk about (money is good).
"Mr. Ziyuan is here, but do you have any orders?" After all the servants left, Zhen Yan asked.
"I can't talk about orders, but I have something to inform you. Xu You put down the teacup.
"All ears."
"Cao Cao's envoy came here, intending to form an alliance with Yuan Shao, not only that, but also with Sun Ce and Tu Mao.
"The alliance of the four princes sent troops to attack the general. In the name of the Qing emperor, the place of the alliance was Suanzao, and the time was the seventh day after the spring plowing."
In just one sentence, Xu You explained the time, place, people, and events clearly.
"Farewell." Without giving Zhen Yan time to react, Xu You got up and left.
Zhen Yan looked at Xu You's leaving back with a heavy face, and said, "Come here, go and prepare a generous gift for Xu You.
After finishing speaking, Zhen Yan started to write the letter, wrote down all the news that Xu You had conveyed, and took sealing wax to seal the letter.
"Send someone to Chang'an immediately, and be sure to hand it over to the general."
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