Five days later, Hulao Pass, which had been peaceful for a long time, became lively.
Dong Zhuo's army did not arrive in advance to support him. Instead, Yuan Shao of Juzao had already led the coalition troops to fight against Dong Zhuo to Hulao Pass!
The flags fluttering under Hulao Pass, with the two big Yuan characters in the middle, also represent the status of the Yuan brothers in the hearts of the heroes: Bohai Prefect Yuan Shao, Hou General Yuan Shu, Jizhou Mu Han Fu, Yuzhou Governor Kong Min, Yanzhou Governor Liu Dai, Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu, Zhang Chao, the governor of Guangling, Qiao Mao, the governor of Dongjun, Yuan Yi, the governor of Shanyang, and Bao Xin, the prime minister of Jibei, all have clear banners. There are also many without banners, such as Cao, Li, Liu, Sun, etc.
Yuan Shao's troops were really strong. Standing at Hulao Gate, Liu Zhang couldn't even see the end of the army!
Liu Zhang suddenly sighed in his heart. He thought that when he first saw Hulao Pass, he thought that he would be a member of the Dongdong Alliance in the future. He did not expect that he would confront the Dongdong Alliance today! What a twist of fate!
"Please answer General Wei Liu Zhang!"
The emotions that had just been brewing were interrupted by a deafening shout. Liu Zhang couldn't help complaining in his heart that there were so many loud people in the late Han Dynasty!
"This general is Liu Zhang!"
The voice is not as loud as the other party's, and the momentum cannot be weak! After all, Liu Zhang has been in a high position for many years, and his aura cannot be concealed by his loud voice!
"General Wei, do you still remember Yuan Shu?"
How could Liu Zhang forget Yuan Changshui, a tough guy on the road?
"Brother Lu, I haven't seen you for a long time. I didn't expect that we would meet under such circumstances today!"
Liu Zhang's attitude was very friendly, which made Yuan Shu feel more comfortable.
"Yes, when we left Luoyang in the past, General Wei was still the post general. Unexpectedly, today the post general has returned to Yuan Shu!"
Liu Zhang nodded. In terms of position alone, Yuan Shu and him were indeed somewhat destined!
"Haha, since Brother Lu has recognized his title of general, why did he start an army and rebel against the imperial court?"
Yuan Shu was slightly stunned. He came to persuade Liu Zhang, but he didn't expect that he would strike first!
"General Wei was joking. All the county guards and state pastors under the pass have raised their troops. Could it be that they are all causing chaos? It is really Dong Zhuo who is cruel and cholera. The heroes have joined forces to kill Dong's thieves and support the Han people together to repay the late emperor. Grace!"
"Hahaha! In broad daylight, Brother Lu is talking nonsense. It's really ridiculous!"
He had simply been idle for a long time, and Liu Zhang didn't care to quarrel with the princes of the late Han Dynasty first!
"The late emperor's last wish was for the second prince Liu Xie to succeed to the throne. On the contrary, you, the Yuan family, insist on supporting the eldest prince for your own selfish purposes. If you look at it this way, you, the Yuan family, are the traitors of the Han Dynasty!"
Yuan Shu was caught off guard by Liu Zhang's sudden change of tone. Unexpectedly, Liu Zhang directly began to attack him personally!
"General Wei, aren't you too rude to speak like this? I respect you very much!"
Yuan Shu suppressed the anger in his heart. If it weren't for the huge temptation to surrender Liu Zhang, how could he be so polite?
"Hahaha, I am very familiar with this sentence. Zhang Jiao also said this seven years ago. Do you know how I answered?"
"I, Liu Zhang, a dignified general and a member of the Han clan, do I need the respect of traitors like you?"
Yuan Shu was really embarrassed this time. Before, he was shouting how much Liu Zhang admired him in front of the princes, but now he was slapped in the face!
"Liu Zhang, you...!"
Just as Yuan Shu was about to insult him, Liu Zhang unexpectedly spoke again and did not give Yuan Shu a chance to speak at all.
"Yuan Shu, I heard that you are afraid that Sun Jian will attack Luoyang first and not provide him with food and grass, which will cause Sun Jian's entire army to be wiped out! You are acting like a villain and you still claim that you are helping the Han Dynasty? You are not afraid of making people laugh. !”
As soon as Liu Zhang finished speaking, a burst of laughter erupted after Hulao was closed. Yuan Shu was so ashamed that he quickly retreated into the army.
"Highway, I just told you not to waste words with Liu Zhang. These traitors only use words!"
Yuan Shu felt even more annoyed when he listened to Yuan Shao's consolation. He could even see Yuan Shao snickering in his heart!
"Leader, let me try. Liu Zhang and I have fought side by side many times."
"General Sun, okay! General, please excuse me."
Sun Jian recommended himself, and Yuan Shao readily agreed.
Sun Jian's reputation is really not bad these days. He defeated Dong Zhuo's army and almost broke through the Dugu Pass and invaded Luoyang!
Yuan Shao was even a little lucky in his heart. Fortunately, Yuan Shu cut off Sun Jian's food and grass. Otherwise, where would his face as the leader of the alliance be?
This time, Sun Jian took the initiative to persuade Liu Zhang to surrender, which was great. It also allowed this Jiangdong tiger to hit a wall and dealt a blow to his arrogance.
Is Liu Zhang so easy to persuade? Are there not many people who have been scolded by him to the point of vomiting blood over the years? Yuan Shao knew this, so he did not refuse anyone to recruit Liu Zhang. He knew that no one could succeed.
Liu Zhang did not look worried, and still stood leisurely on the city gate, waiting for the coalition's next move. He was very sure in his heart that no matter how stupid Yuan Shao was, he would not attack today.
As Liu Zhang expected, soon another person from the coalition army came out and rushed directly to Hulao Pass.
"General Wei, do you still remember Sun Wentai?"
Sun Jian boldly announced his family status, without worrying that Liu Zhang would unleash a cold arrow.
"Of course I remember! We haven't seen each other for so many years, but Brother Wentai's name is getting louder and louder!"
Liu Zhang gestured to Sun Jian. Liu Zhang still respected Sun Jian. He didn't know what Sun Jian would be like in the future, but now Sun Jian could definitely be called a loyal minister of the Han Dynasty.
"General Wei is overly praised. Sun Jian is a little unknown, but how can he compare to General Wei!"
"Brother Wentai doesn't have to be like this. Liu Zhang admires him very much as a person, but Yuan Shu is just not that interested..."
If Yuan Shu was around, Liu Zhang would be furious. Even after he left, Liu Zhang wouldn't give up and would cause trouble for him all the time!
"Haha, General Yuan Gongluo also fell into Dong's scheme. This matter is really a misunderstanding! Sun Jian came here this time to say something to General Wei."
Sun Jian knew that Liu Zhang was trying to alienate people, but he didn't take it seriously at all. Now that Yuan Shu had promised him a lot, Sun Jian would never rebel.
"Brother Wentai, please give me some advice."
Sun Jian took a deep breath, not expecting Liu Zhang to give him such face.
"General Wei is good at fighting and is invincible in the world. He is truly a leader of the Han Dynasty and a pillar of the country! General Wei is also a clan member of the Han Dynasty and the emperor's consort. With these identities, he should help the Han Dynasty and punish the traitors!"
"Brother Wentai is joking. Now that Your Majesty is sitting peacefully in Luoyang City, where are the national traitors? It is the governors and state pastors behind you who are raising armies one by one and plotting rebellion! In my opinion, they are the real traitors. National traitor!"
Sun Jian was embarrassed for a while. He had long heard that Liu Zhang was eloquent and could turn black into white. He didn't expect that he was even more powerful than the rumors!
"General Wei, ask yourself, is Dong Zhuo really not a national traitor?"
