On this day, after his uncle Yuan Wei learned that Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo and began to flee, he knew that the time had come to attack Dong Zhuo, so Yuan Shao convened all the civil and military officials and the governor's office to discuss the matter.
All the civil and military officials arrived one after another and sat in two rows: civil and military officials.
Seeing everyone gathered, Yuan Shao said, "Now that I have received news, after Cao Cao failed to assassinate Dong Zhuo, he returned to his hometown, recruited troops, and prepared to contact the princes to fight against the national calamity. The time is ripe to attack Dong Zhuo."
"I don't know. Is this news reliable?"
Before anyone could speak, they saw the scribe sitting next to Tian Feng and asked.
Yuan Shao took a look, and it turned out that he was a judge, and he had recently taken refuge with him. He was probably a counselor.
By the way, let me add a sentence here. After Yuan Shao raised his banner, some civil servants and generals came one after another, all of whom were Yuan Shao's old subordinates in history. One of them worth mentioning is Shen Pei.
Yuan Shao nodded, indicating that the news was absolutely reliable.
Shen Pei said happily, "In this case, my lord can send troops to take Luoyang directly. Such a great thing can be accomplished."
Yuan Shao didn't speak, he looked like he was thinking, and asked Tian Feng with his eyes.
Seeing this, Tian Feng stood up and reported, "Although the time is ripe, we may not be able to accomplish the task due to the small number of soldiers. It is better to issue a message to the world first, gather the princes, and raise the Qinwang to attack Dong Zhuo."
"What Yuan Hao said is absolutely true." Yuan Shao agreed with Tian Feng's idea. This is how Dong Zhuo was beaten in history.
"I wonder how the army is doing now?" Yuan Shao asked the generals.
The generals looked at each other and signaled Zhang He to get up and answer.
Zhang He was a little excited that he could finally fight. "Now the number of the army has reached 30,000, and the training has begun to bear fruit. It is ready to go out at any time to work together for the great cause."
Yes, 30,000 people are enough.
Yuan Shaoyong looked at Zhen Yan and asked, "How are the provisions prepared?"
"My lord, our army has sufficient food and grass, don't worry, lord. If it's not enough, I can call it from home at any time," Zhen Yan said confidently.
"Okay okay"
“Everyone has worked hard”
"Shao has thanked everyone on behalf of the Han Dynasty."
Yuan Shao stood up and thanked all the civil and military officials happily.
"Willing to serve the Lord"
"Willing to serve the Lord"
Everyone echoed in unison, gearing up and preparing for a big fight.
Seeing the high morale, Yuan Shao directly ordered the generals and issued orders.
"Order Zhang Liao to lead his cavalry as the vanguard, Yan Liang and Wen Chou as the middle army, Zhang He as the rear commander, and Tian Feng as the accompanying army counselor. A total of 25,000 troops will accompany me to Luoyang. Shen Pei, Gao Gan, and Gao Lan The temporary governor has the right to guard the Bohai Sea, and the rest of the people will abide by their duties. Anyone who disobeys the order will be killed."
"promise"
"promise"
"promise"
Everyone said in unison that they accepted the order. Although those who stayed behind were disappointed that they could not go out with the army, there were still many opportunities to make achievements, and none of them complained.
The war began, and all the generals went down to prepare. Tian Feng followed Yuan Shao's instructions and wrote a message to the princes.
The message said, "Shao and others would like to declare to the world with great righteousness that Dong Zhuo deceived the heaven and the earth, destroyed the country and killed the king. The palace was filthy and forbidden, and the living beings were harmed. The wolf was cruel and unkind, and the sins were full! Today, under the secret edict of the emperor, a large number of righteous soldiers have been gathered, vowing to Clean up the Central Plains and kill all the evil forces. We hope to raise the righteous army and vent public anger together. Support the royal family and save the people. When the day comes, please implement it quickly!"
Luoyang
On this day, after going to court, Dong Zhuogang planned to go to the harem to complain to the emperor and vent to the maids and concubines.
Just at the gate of the palace, I met Li Su, the commander-in-chief, who persuaded Lu Bu to surrender, and he hurried over.
Dong Zhuo was surprised when he saw this, "What's the matter? You're so flustered?"
"The prime minister's affairs are bad. Yuan Shao has called on the princes to attack us. Now the heroes are responding. Su has received the news and has come to inform the lord." After Dong Zhuo deposed the emperor, he took the post of prime minister on his own. He entered the court without hesitation and went to the palace with a sword.
Li Su was sweating profusely, and he didn't know whether he was tired or scared.
"What, Yuan Shao is so bold that he dares to raise an army to attack me. Go and summon the generals of Xiliang to the palace to discuss matters." Dong Zhuo was also taken aback and ordered Li Su to summon civil and military officials for discussion.
"It's Mr. Xiangguo"
Li Su took the order, and after a while, Xiliang generals arrived one after another. Li Ru, Lu Bu, Hua Xiong and others all arrived.
Before everyone could gather and sit down, Dong Zhuo roared.
"Yuan Shao is really looking for death. I was kind enough to save his life, but now he dares to fight against the imperial court. Who is willing to raise troops to destroy this guy?"
Before everyone could react, Lu Bu stood up and asked for orders, "If his adoptive father never abandons him, Bu is willing to bring 10,000 soldiers and horses to annihilate Yuan Shao and offer his head to the hall." After Lu Bu failed to pursue Zhang Liao, he later found out that Yuan Shao had planned for him to return without success. He hated Yuan Shao in his heart for a long time, so he missed this opportunity.
"Hahaha, my son is a hero, I am very pleased."
Dong Zhuo laughed and wanted to agree.
Li Ru quickly stood up and stopped him, "No, my lord. Yuan Shao is just suffering from scabies, and the princes of Guandong are the serious trouble. You can't abandon the good to chase the weak."
"In your opinion, what should be done about this matter?"
Although Dong Zhuo was dissatisfied, he still had to listen to the words of his first counselor and ask for advice humbly.
Li Ru offered advice, "My lord must first strengthen his control over the imperial court. If he encounters anyone suspected of surrendering to the enemy, he would rather kill the wrong one than let him go."
"Yes, especially the old guys Yuan Wei, we must kill them first." Dong Zhuo agreed, waiting for the next step with anticipation.
Li Ru was not as disappointed as him. "Secondly, we need to win over some princes, such as Liu Biao, Liu Yu and other Han clan clan members, so that they will not help the princes. That is half the battle."
"Yes, yes", Dong Zhuo fully agreed.
"Finally, my lord can strengthen the defense of Hulao Pass while gathering the army of Xiliang and wait for the princes to arrive. In one battle, the world will be settled and the princes will be wiped out. In this way, the world will be settled."
Speaking of this, Li Ru looked excited and looking forward to it.
"I am a talented man, so I can rest easy." After listening to Li Ru's plan, Dong Zhuo was convinced.
Li Ru smiled casually, expressing no pressure.
"Xiliang is the hometown of our army. It must be defended with heavy troops," a general interjected.
Dong Zhuo looked up and saw that it was Zhang Ji, the general from Xiliang. This was a very good suggestion.
"General Zhang, what you said is true. I will order you to lead 30,000 flying bear troops to garrison Chang'an and protect Xiliang."
"Yes, Prime Minister", Zhang Ji was overjoyed and accepted the order.
Li Ru just wanted to refuse out loud, but why did he think of a way out before the fight started? He didn't want Dong Zhuo to be too quick, so he already agreed. Still using Xiliang's most elite Flying Bear Army, it seems that the lord has lost some of his previous ambition. Although Li Ru was a little disappointed, he didn't stop him. He still had illusions about Dong Zhuo.
"The rest of the generals, with their troops and horses, gathered in Luoyang and were on standby to prepare for the war."
"Take orders"
"yes"
"promise"
Everyone took orders and filed out.
Zhang Jigang wanted to leave, but Li Ru shouted.
"General Zhang, stay here. I have something to ask you?"
Zhang Ji was surprised, but still respectfully said, "I wonder why the military advisor called me?"
"Who came up with the general's idea to stay in Xiliang?" Li Ru asked casually.
Zhang Ji was worried and pretended to be calm, "This, this is what I thought of myself."
Oh, Li Ru said he understood, and Zhang Ji left.
"Wen He, aren't you optimistic about my lord's great cause?" Li Ru underestimated it in his heart, but I just don't believe in fate. Man must conquer nature. Come on, princes, I'll wait.
