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Huai County, the twenty-sixth year of the First Emperor (221 B.C.), the first Huai County, the second year of Han Gaozu (205 B.C.) for the Hanoi County Administration.

Hanoi County is located on the north bank of the Yellow River, outstanding people, there are many famous families in the territory, the population is dense, there are tens of thousands of households in the county Zhihuai County alone, there are many shops, and the market is quite prosperous.

Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion, Hanoi County has been in constant turmoil, with frequent melee battles between the White Wave Thieves, Black Mountain Bandits and the Southern Xiongnu barbarians wandering around Shangdang, resulting in the gradual depression and prosperity of Hanoi County, and the population has dropped sharply.

In recent years, many people have been forced to flee to Xiliang with their families due to the scourge of war. Many of them did not move to Chang'an, but moved to Hedong County, a hundred miles away, to resettle again.

In the past two years, this phenomenon of merely 100 miles of migration has not been uncommon. The reason is very simple, Hedong County is under the protection of the Anyi camp, and there are 50,000 Xiliang troops stationed in the territory. Whether it was the White Wave Thieves or the Black Mountain Thieves, or even the Hun barbarians under the command of Fu Luo, they did not dare to step into Hedong County for half a step.

Therefore, although Ha Dong County borders Hanoi County, the two places are two different worlds.

Located in the hinterland of Hanoi, Zhihuai District, Hanoi County, has relatively flat terrain, fertile land and abundant products, but it is becoming increasingly barren due to the sharp decline in population.

However, in the past half a month, Huaixian County has been very lively, with crowds surging, attracting the attention of the whole world to gather here.

Outside the west gate of Huai County, camp tents rise from the ground, and more than ten camps of all sizes are set up on the wasteland that was once barren and grassy, and there is no end in sight.

At this moment, the entire Huai County is full of flags inside and outside. Soldiers are like prisons.

In the middle of more than ten camps, there is a nine-tough high platform, and the camp tents around the high platform are the camp tents of the Chinese army of the Central Plains Princes' Alliance, that is, the camp where the soldiers and horses under Yuan Shao of Jizhou are stationed.

In the big tent of the Chinese army, on an extraordinary, wide and heavy tiger head python throne, Yuan Shao lay calmly. On both sides of the stairs in front of the handsome case stood two burly generals with majestic figures, these two were the henchmen and favorite generals who often supported Yuan Shao, the famous generals of Hebei Yan Liang and Wen Chou.

At the foot of the stairs, there were more than a dozen people sitting on both sides of the big tent at the moment, most of whom were strategists and generals under Yuan Shao. But the first person sitting on the left and right was not Yuan Shao's subordinates, but Yanzhou Cao Cao and Chen Liuzhang Miao.

When Zhang Miao and Cao Cao were drinking with their bottles, Yuan Shao, who was in a high position, smiled and asked Zhang Miao under the account, "Brother Meng Zhuo, don't come to harm?" ”

Zhang Miao was shocked when he heard this, his body trembled slightly, and his expression was quite nervous. He opened his mouth and was about to answer, but when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them back raw. Appears fidgeting. After a moment's hesitation. He said stiffly: "In the next few years, I have been fine, thank you Yuan Gong for your concern." ”

After a perfunctory sentence, Zhang Miao tilted his head and stopped looking at Yuan Shao's smiling face, and raised the wine bottle to pretend to be a good wine, but in fact, he was thinking to himself worriedly.

In fact, Zhang Miao originally did not plan to come to the alliance this time. I don't want to meet Yuan Shao and Cao Cao again. However, when Lu Bu rushed to Xiuwu to discuss the secret discussion, his upper and lower lips touched and openly stated that he would send 70,000 troops to Hanoi to form an alliance. However, 30,000 of the 70,000 cavalry were soldiers and horses under Zhang Miao and his younger brother Zhang Chao, who had worked hard to recruit soldiers over the years. It took a lot of money to build weapons and armor, and it took two years of effort to train into an army. It is no exaggeration to say that these 30,000 soldiers and horses are the foundation of the lives of the two Zhang Miao brothers, just like the root of life, and there is no room for loss. How could Lu Bu threaten to send 70,000 troops in a big way, so that Zhang Miao could not save Lu Bu's face, and he could not rest assured that he could not save his 30,000 soldiers and horses, and he had no choice but to rush to Hanoi in person to meet the alliance, for fear that his soldiers and horses would be defeated by Lu Bu.

After leading the army and Lu Bu to arrive at the Allied camp today, Zhang Miao did not come to the Chinese army's big tent to meet Yuan Shao as soon as possible, let alone meet Cao Cao. It's a pity that some things and some people can't hide after all, and they will meet each other sooner or later in the Allied camp. didn't admit it, he didn't sit hot when he just arrived at the camp, and he was summoned by Yuan Shao to the handsome tent to the banquet, and it was unfortunate that the person who went to the banquet with him was Cao Cao, who he didn't want to see the most.

Speaking of details, the contradiction between Zhang Miao and Yuan Shao has been a long time, and as early as five years ago, when the princes met to defeat Dong Zhuo, the two sides had formed a grudge.

At that time, Yuan Shao was the leader of the princes' alliance, but he conspired with Yuan Shu to repeatedly deduct the food and salary of the princes from all walks of life, causing the princes who were short of grain and grass to rob the grain, making the chickens and dogs in Chenliu counties restless and in a mess. For this reason, Zhang Miao held back at first, hoping that Yuan Shao would be able to restrain the allies more and no longer plague his territory of Chenliu County. It is a pity that the Allied army's arson and grain grabbing became out of control, and it became more and more intense, burning, killing, raping, and committing all kinds of evil, resulting in a rapid depression in Chenliu County, a large number of people fleeing, and the population was everywhere, and the population dropped sharply. Such a bad shape prompted Zhang Miao to be furious, and he went to reason with Yuan Shao before, but the two sides disagreed with each other, and openly turned their faces during the dispute, which made Yuan Shao lose face in front of all the princes. As a result, Zhang Miao and Yuan Shao formed a grudge, and after the dissolution of the alliance of princes, they parted ways with each other and hated each other.

Compared with the grudge with Yuan Shao, Zhang Miao had a close relationship with Cao Cao before, and had a good personal relationship. Yuan Shao had repeatedly instigated Cao Cao to murder Zhang Miao, but Cao Cao shirked and refused to carry it out. This matter was then learned by Zhang Miao, which moved him very much, and then Liu Dai, the assassin of Yanzhou, was killed by the Yellow Turban thief, and he pushed Cao Cao to succeed him as the assassin of Yanzhou, which was regarded as repaying Cao Cao's kindness.

However, as Cao Cao grew bigger and stronger day by day, Zhang Miao felt uneasy, suspecting that Cao Cao would sooner or later murder him, and then seize Chen Liu and dominate Yanzhou. So under the deliberate mediation of Chen Gong, Zhang Miao secretly formed an alliance with Lu Bu, and took advantage of Cao Cao's army to attack Xuzhou, and secretly attacked Dongjun to capture Cao Cao's lair. Then Zhang Miao and Lu Bu joined forces to attack, and they captured most of Yanzhou and besieged Cao Cao in the three small cities of Dong'e.

Since then, Zhang Miao has completely broken with Cao Cao, not only betraying Cao Cao, but also wanting to put him to death as soon as possible. Today, the Liangzi between Zhang Miao and Cao Cao is considered to be a big knot, and it seems that the hatred is as deep as the sea. Never die.

However, at this moment, Zhang Miao confronted Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, who had deep grievances, and sat in the big tent drinking and talking. This kind of situation of enemies sitting together eating wine really made Zhang Miao sit on pins and needles, his heart was extremely nervous, his body trembled, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead, for fear that Yuan Shao and Cao Cao would take the opportunity to murder him.

Just when Zhang Miao was secretly anxious, Yuan Shao gently put down the wine bottle and sat up straight. smiled and said: "Meng Zhuo don't think too much, even if you sit and drink, you don't have to worry about me and Meng De waiting for an opportunity to harm you." It is true that there were some disagreements and misunderstandings between us before. But that's all old things. Now that time has passed, the three of us are not the ones who will repay each other. Let the past pass. After that, I will not mention it again! ”

"What Brother Ben said is very true, and Cao also has this meaning." Cao Cao bowed his head happily and said to Zhang Miao with a smile: "I have known Brother Meng Zhuo for many years, and I have a very close personal relationship, and I have always treated him as a brother. Previously, Brother Meng Zhuo and Feng Xian joined forces to capture Yanzhou, and Cao was really angry at first. There are many complaints about Brother Tai, and he once regarded Brother Tai as an enemy. However, afterwards, I gradually relieved, I need to know that in troubled times, the weak eat the strong. Who doesn't want to look for an opportunity to grow stronger?

Therefore, Brother Meng Zhuo and Feng Xian joined forces to attack Jidong County in my rear, although it made me very indignant, but it was also reasonable. If Cao was in the position of Brother Meng Zhuo, he might not be able to help but take the opportunity to expand his territory and strengthen his strength. And the root cause of our fighting with each other is that we are all under the iron hooves of Li Li in Xiliang, and only by constantly strengthening our own strength can we increase our chances of survival when facing Li Thief's army to the Central Plains. This is Cao's heartfelt words, I don't know if Brother Meng Zhuo thinks so? ”

"This 、、、 Meng Degaoyi, I am deeply ashamed!" Zhang Miao hesitated with a stunned expression.

Indeed, Cao Cao's words were full of emotion, which made Zhang Miao's cheeks flush, and he lowered his head and did not dare to look at Cao Cao, ashamed of himself. Although he didn't believe what Cao Cao said in his heart, he didn't believe that Cao Cao could really let go of their hatred for each other, so he stopped and dealt with it calmly. However, Cao Cao has fallen to the point where he is today, but he can still talk with a calm expression, without a trace of anger in his words, this open-mindedness alone is enough to make Zhang Miao secretly admire and sigh to himself. This inevitably reminded Zhang Miao of the scenes when they drank and talked to each other in the past, and he couldn't help but feel a little guilty while being sad, feeling that he was ashamed of Cao Cao. After all, Cao Cao was very kind to him in the past, but he was treacherous, taking advantage of Cao Cao's army to lead an expedition outside, and jointly attacked Yanzhou with Lu Bu.

At this point, even though Zhang Miao felt guilty, he would not reconcile with Cao Cao. Because he is not a three-year-old child, he will never be deceived by Cao Cao and Yuan Shao's words, let alone think that the old grudges and hatred between each other can be eliminated so lightly.

After sorting out his thoughts, the expression on Zhang Miao's face gradually calmed down, and he asked Yuan Shao respectfully, "I don't know what happened to Yuan Gongzhao when he came down?" If it is a war and military affairs, it is not good at conquest, and the 70,000 troops are all under the command of Feng Xian, and Yuan Gong only needs to consult with Feng Xian in person. If it is government affairs, please also ask Yuan Gong to make it clear, but whatever you can do, you will never shirk! ”

"Brother Meng Zhuo is quick to talk, which is very much in line with me. Hehehe! Yuan Shao shook his head when he heard this, and said with a smile: "Since Brother Meng Zhuo inquired, Yuan Mou said it directly." As of this time, the princes of the Seven Roads of the Alliance have successively led their troops into the camp, and are now camping, and then they will gather together to discuss important matters. Prior to this, I discussed with Meng De, Feng Xian, and Zhang Yang to add one more road prince on the basis of the seven road princes, and the new road princes were the 30,000 foot cavalry of Meng Zhuo's brother. In this way, the allies have eight princes, the name is loud, the momentum is huge, and it is also conducive to unified deployment when the troops and horses are dispatched later, and the deployment of two by two can save friction between the princes and affect the overall situation of the allied war. I don't know what Brother Meng Zhuo thinks? ”

"Huh? Yuan Gong wants me Zhang Miao to become a prince all the way, doesn't he intend to break up the 70,000 army between me and General Fengxian? Zhang Miao asked in a deep voice with a displeased expression.

Yuan Shao waved his hand when he heard this and said, "Brother Meng Zhuo, don't be angry, and listen to me tell the truth." Meng Zhuo didn't know that this time there were many members of the Alliance, including the White Wave Thieves and the Black Mountain Army, although they were numerous, their weapons and armor were backward, and the soldiers were uneven. In view of this, I would like to combine them into the left wing of the Allied forces, and ask Meng Zhuo to mediate in the middle, so as not to cause trouble. And Feng Xian's war cavalry is the main force of our ally, and will serve as the vanguard of the previous army, so for the sake of Meng Zhuo's own safety and post-war interests, it is better to become a prince all the way, and after the war, Brother Meng Zhuo and Feng Xian will be able to share double the results. This move, we are indeed thinking about Brother Meng Zhuo, and we have no other thoughts! As for how to deploy the 70,000 troops led by General Feng Xian, Yuan will not participate, you can decide for yourself. ”

"Huh?" Zhang Miao was stunned when he heard this, and his eyes quickly flashed from the faces of Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, and he was quite moved. Then he nodded lightly and said, "Thank you so much for Gong Yuan's kindness, just follow the order." ”

"Well, that's good!" Yuan Shao bowed his head happily and laughed loudly: "Meng Zhuo really understands the general situation and takes the overall situation into account, so it is not in vain for me to wait for some kindness." But then again, this time it was a helpless move to unite the Black Mountain Army and the White Wave Thieves to send troops, and I had to do it as a last resort, so I would rather add a number of princes than let the Black Mountain Army and the White Wave Thieves grow bigger day by day. Therefore, helping Brother Meng Zhuo is equivalent to helping myself, so why not do such the best of both worlds! Hahaha! ”

Zhang Miao suddenly heard this, and his uncertain expression finally relaxed, showed a smile, and nodded happily to express his gratitude.

After laughing, Yuan Shao said with a smile: "There is one more thing I want to ask Brother Meng Zhuo for help, after all the princes from all walks of life arrive, I will nominate a prince to be the leader of the alliance, and then I will ask Brother Xian to complete a lot!" ”

"Yuan Gongyan is serious." Zhang Miao's expression changed slightly, and then he smiled, and the few doubts left in his heart disappeared, completely relieved. It turned out that the reason why Yuan Shao deliberately added a number of princes for him was to win him over, and the purpose was to hope that he would support Yuan Shao to sit on the throne of the alliance leader.

Thinking of this, Zhang Miao smiled happily: "In fact, there is no need to elect the leader of the alliance this time, Yuan Gong is the only candidate for the leader of the alliance, and he should be benevolent." What's more, in order to contact the princes of all walks of life, Yuan Gong worked hard to provide a large amount of food and ordnance, and he made great contributions, because the position of the leader of the alliance is none other than Yuan Gong! ”

"Brother Meng Zhuo has a good reputation, come, please drink this bottle!" After finishing the business, Yuan Shaozhi laughed proudly, and persuaded him to drink again and again, and for a while, the guests and hosts in the big tent were happy, and they were really happy.

Half an hour later, the feast dispersed, Zhang Miao was very drunk, and was carried back to the camp of Lü Bu by his own soldiers.

Although Yuan Shao was also drunk and flushed, he was not drunk and was still very sober. After everyone left, he got up and walked to the tent, sat down with Cao Cao, who had stayed in the big tent, and said with a wine hiccup: "Hiccup! Mengde, everything you can do for your brother has been done, the chess pieces have been buried, and it will be up to you in the future. However, there is one thing I want to state in advance, that is, this joint crusade against the Li thief is a matter of great importance, and there is no room for mistakes, and we must sincerely unite to fight against the Li thief. After the Li thief is completely defeated, it is the time for you to plan to regain the territory, and before that, you must not lose a big thing because of a small loss, and it will damage the big thing of my ally! ”

"Although the first brother can rest assured, my Cao Cao is definitely not a person who ignores the overall situation, and I will do my best to assist the first brother this time!" Cao Cao solemnly expressed his expression with a solemn expression, and then glanced at Yuan Shao and laughed loudly.

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