The fastest way to win people's hearts is to give away money and possessions. Talking about ideals to generals and soldiers is undoubtedly better than arranging for money and food. Most importantly, Lu Bu is different from the kind of person who can talk to people about an ideal future. He trusts these soldiers to do their life's work on the battlefield, and he will not let them wear worn armor and carry old weapons with them.
And the truth is precisely as Lu Bu expected. When he brought a load of new armor and weapons back to camp with his guards and replaced them with soldiers, although the soldiers of the Northern Army who had been out for more than a year did not express their words, The overall morale improved, which is precisely what Lu Bu wanted.
That night, Lu Bu asked the people to eat and drink enough. The next day, he left at five o'clock and raced towards Chenggao.
On the other hand, Xiangyang.
The sky was drizzling, and Yuan Shao stood atop the city looking down on Chenggao. Naturally, he could not see it. This coalition of princes fought for over a year, but most ended in defeat.
This result is easy to understand. There are many feudal alliances, but apart from Sun Jian's Changsha Army and Gongsun Zan's Yuzhou Army, almost all are recruits, and their forces are unequal. How can they fight against Dong Zhuo's men?
But the truth is that if ultimately the alliance does not achieve any achievement, he will be in trouble as the alliance's leader. Yesterday news came that Sun Jian's army had defeated Yangren. It is unrealistic for those who only know how to drink all day to fight.
If I had known this would be the result, I should not have accepted the position of leader of the coalition that day and let Yuan Shu take it.
There was a sound of footsteps behind him, but the soldiers did not stop him. Yuan Shao looked back, but it was Cao Cao. He smiled wryly, "How could Meng De be interested in such weather?"
"Everyone is drinking and criticizing Dong Zhuo. It's boring to listen. Come out and get some air." Cao Cao bowed before the parapet showing no courtesy, so Yuan Shao silently shook his head. Great Tool!
"What? Meng De thought condemning Dong Zhuo was wrong?" Yuan Shao laughed.
"But there must be something useful to say. If you scolded him while he was drinking, could it be possible to sentence that Dong Zhuo to death?" Cao Cao leaned against the ceiling and said, "A group of famous people, all their skills are in their mouths."
Yuan Shao wanted to scold him when he heard the words, but thinking about it, it didn't seem unreasonable. The current state of the coalition forces is embarrassing, and they should not back down. It would be a joke. After several attacks, the coalition forces failed to penetrate, and the division of troops at Hanoi and Yi Cu Pass ended in defeat.
Sun Jian's side only knew the defeat but did not know the specific situation of the battle.
"Does Meng De have a way to defeat the enemy?" Yuan Shao sighed and looked at Cao Cao. Although this guy is not formal, he has many ghostly ideas which are compelling.
"It can only be attacked. Cheng Gao must be taken down. Otherwise, I will become a joke waiting for this oath!" Cao Cao shook his head, a determined expression on his face. This time, Dong's discussion of the alliance has become a joke, the alliance has no legitimacy, and the call of the lords is also a sham order. You must make achievements to be included. For Dong Zhuo, it is to calm the chaos. If one counts as one, they may be labeled as a rebel.
"How come I don't know, it's just that everyone is holding back, blaming each other, and refusing to use their lives, does Meng De have a plan?" Yuan Shao looked around and leaned on the parapet like Cao Cao. But very comfortable.
All princes are reluctant to lose their soldiers and unwilling to use their lives when they are in battle. Fighting this battle takes work.
"Haven't you heard that there will be dead people under the heavy reward?" Cao Cao laughed.
"Meng De means…" Yuan Shao's heart melted, and just as he was about to ask, a sudden thumping sound of footsteps was heard in the distance.
Almost subconsciously, Yuan Shao quickly straightened his body, straightened his clothes, looked back, and saw a guard running towards him.
"What's the matter?" Yuan Shao asked, regaining his dignified manner.
"Leader, the remnants of the Jiangdong Army have returned to the city and want to see the leader." The soldier bowed down and said.
"Oh?" Yuan Shao and Cao Cao looked at each other and only knew that Sun Jian was defeated, but how the defeated soldiers who survived could not tell why. Some said that Sun Jian survived, others said that Sun Jian died, and there were different opinions.
At this time, as the most active and brave members of the alliance, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao naturally did not want Sun Jian to die in battle.
"Quick, please enter the council room!" Yuan Shao said quickly.
"Here!"
The soldiers retreated, and Yuan Shao and Cao Cao quickly descended from the city wall and headed towards the Xiangyang Office.
When the two returned to the government office, the remnants of the Sun family had already arrived, but it was Sun Jian's eldest sons, Sun Ce and Huang Gai. Sun Ce did not march with his father this time and did not want to. Were eloping with his father. I told the princes about the Battle of Xu; first, through Zhao Sen, Zhao Sen led Hu Zhen to attack the camp overnight, and Sun Jian led all the generals to ambush him.
This step has also been completed. The Xiliang army was defeated and could not be defeated. Who would have guessed that Lu Bu suddenly passed out? There weren't many soldiers, but he was brave enough. The Jiangdong army was unexpectedly chaotic, and Lü Bu was even more chaotic. In the chaotic army, Han Dang and Cheng Pu were killed in a row, and Sun Xian was finally beheaded.
Speaking of his father's death, Sun Ce still couldn't stop crying, so all the princes in the hall could not bear to hear it. In the past, when the blood oath was taken, Sun Jian was very enthusiastic.
"My nephew, don't cry. I am gathering here to defeat Chenggao this time. At that time, we will seek justice for Wentai." Yuan Shao seriously said he did not expect Sun Jian to die in battle. Yuan Shao was shocked, and the princes were also inexplicably shocked.
Since he was on the battlefield, his life and death were his destiny, but after all, Sun Jian was one of the princes of the alliance. He was theoretically on the same level as everyone present here. Now he is killed by Lu Bu. Became a thief.
"The alliance leader, the young general is ready to take the lead and take an oath to kill Lu Bu." Sun Ce bowed to Yuan Shao on one knee.
Lu Bu is secondary, and the most important is Dong Zhuo, but considering Sun Ce's appearance, he has just experienced the pain of losing his father. Naturally, no one Will not take it forward. It is evident in the young man's eyes that he killed Lu Bu, his father's enemy. The killing level is far higher than Dong Zhuo.
"Ok." Yuan Shao looked at Sun Ce's appearance, thought for a while, and said, "It just so happens that Wentai's demoralized soldiers have no one to command them, so the two of you will lead them!"
"Many thanks to the leader!" Sun Ce and Huang Gai immediately bowed to express their gratitude.