Like the autumn wind sweeping through the leaves, the omens spread throughout Ji Province (Jizhou) and the entire world in an instant.
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Yan Province (Yanzhou), Chenliu Commandery.
Cao Cao currently still hasn't got a share of his own territory, and still relies on someone else to follow, namely Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu.
Cao Cao was pensive when he saw the oath regarding Yuan issued by Han Yu in his hand.
He was loyal to the great Han, initiated a volunteer army, and formed an alliance against Dong Zhuo. Dong Zhuo's defeat and retreat to Chang'an was also his initiative to lead troops to pursue Dong Zhuo.
But what was the result?
He, Cao Cao still has no territory as his own.
On the other hand, the people who did not think of helping the Han family and were more concerned with their personal affairs, now they have crossed Provinces and connected with the Commanderies, and have become great Warlords.
Cao Cao felt extremely frustrated and disappointed.
Could it be that the Han family really couldn't rise?
Could this man really be unable to change the sky?
For the first time ever, Cao Cao had completely lost faith in the Great Han Dynasty.
Thinking of Han Yu who shone in the battle against Dong Zhuo, Cao Cao was a little jealous.
Why would a fierce general like Zhao Yun belong to him?
It was completely unexpected that the incompetent Han Fu could give birth to such a son.
After Cao Cao read it, he handed the letter to Xi Zhicai, the Chief Counselor who was beside him.
"Amazing!"
"These words of Han Yu are harsh, and the words in the letter are an oath to war to the death with Yuan Shao!"
"What a strong murderous intent in this letter!"
Xi Zhicai took over the letter, and after reading it, he was extremely surprised.
"Yes."
Cao Cao nodded lightly, the shock in his heart still lingering, and said:
"This young Han Yu is extraordinary!
During the battle against Dong Zhuo, I realized that this young man was nothing like his father, Han Fu. As Han Fu's son, at the age of eighteen, he was appointed prefect of a county.
Judging from what was said, Han Fu was a disciple of the Yuan family, but his status was higher than Yuan Shao, so Yuan Shao's plan for Jizhou should be correct.
And Han Yu actually surpassed his father and took such a firm oath to the whole world, with just a hundred words, which shocked people, and even made me admire him."
"Han Yu, this young man might become our great enemy in the future!"
Xi Zhicai's eyes were full of light, and he replied with a deep voice.
Cao Cao smiled bitterly and said, "Han Yu can use his own ability to surpass his father, the Governor of Jizhou, to issue an oath of war to Yuan Shao. With this momentum and courage, it is difficult to find another in the whole world!"
Xi Zhicai nodded and said, "Yuan Shao was born in the Yuan clan in Runan, of the fourth generation and third Warlord, who in today's world would dare to attack him so easily?
However, Han Yu immediately spread out his ten crimes and scolded Yuan Shao. This is indeed like a newborn calf who is not afraid of a tiger!
What's more, his father was still a disciple of the Yuan family. As soon as this oath came out, everyone in Jizhou would definitely wait and see who was better between Yuan Shao and Han Yu.
In this way, it will turn the situation in Jizhou with internal and external problems into a fight between Han Fu and his son with Yuan Shao, and I must say that this is an extraordinary plan!"
"Yeah, it's not a bad plan!"
Cao Cao nodded and asked with a smile: "Zhicai, who do you think will win at the end of this battle?"
"I can't see it, I think both sides have a chance to win, it's very difficult to decide who is better!"
Xi Zhicai shook his head and said:
"Han Fu is a coward, so he is naturally not Yuan Shao's opponent, but his son Han Yu is not comparable to ordinary people.
In addition, his subordinates Zhao Yun and Dian Wei were all fierce generals, and Ju Shou, Min Chun, and Geng Wu were loyal ministers. The strength of Han Fu and his son should not be underestimated.
As for Yuan Shao, he was a scholar's role model. He came from an aristocratic family, and most of the officials in the world had received Yuan Shao's favor. As long as Yuan Shao achieved a big victory, it was estimated that many people would betray Han Fu and support Yuan Shao.
In this way, Yuan Shao's strength will definitely increase greatly, but Yuan Shao is a person who has a lot of resourcefulness and decisiveness.
Because of that, it's impossible to determine who will win."
Cao Cao nodded, now the situation is still unclear, even he can't see clearly.
However, Cao Cao soon shook his head and smiled, and said,
"At the moment I still rely on other people, I don't have any part of the territory that belongs to me, and I don't know what to do to achieve great things, which makes it ridiculous for me to worry about other people at times like this!"
Xi Zhicai also laughed and said, "Don't worry about this general, there is a piece of land given to the general by the heavens, and the general can take it."
"Oh? Zhicai may be able to explain my doubts."
Cao Cao was surprised when he heard this and asked quickly.
Cao Cao desperately wanted to get a piece of land.
Xi Zhicai said solemnly: "Now that the Yellow Turban in Yanzhou and Qingzhou is rampaging again, the scale is not less than one million, the general should know about this.
I heard that a large number of yellow turbans have flowed into Dong Commandery across Mount Tai in Qingzhou.
The former prefect of Dong namely Qiao Mao had been killed by prefect Liu Dai, the current prefect Wang Gong had no military strategy, and prefect Liu Dai was even more mediocre and incompetent. I think this prefect of Dong might not be able to withstand the Yellow Turban's attack.
At that time, Wang Gong will definitely be defeated, and the general will be able to lead the prefect of Dong himself, drive out the remnants of the Yellow Turban, and then plan to expand, so as to be able to see a glimpse of the world."
Hearing this, Cao Cao said: "If it weren't for Zhicai's warning, I would not have thought about this. If we can get the Eastern Command, we can get rid of Zhang Miao's shackles."
Xi Zhicai said with a smile: "Right now, we only need to pay attention to the battle between Jizhou Han Fu and his son with Yuan Shao, as well as the situation in Yanzhou.
As for other things, when the time comes, the General can make it happen."
Cao Cao nodded, feeling slightly better.
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Jing Province (Jingzhou), Nanyang Commandery, Wancheng County.
Yuan Shu looked at the oath of war against Yuan Shao written by Han Yu and said smilingly:
"This Han Yu is so brave, how dare he openly oppose our Yuan family, he truly doesn't know life or death.
However, Yuan Benchu who was only born from a concubine was chosen as the alliance leader previously, which really filled me with hatred.
If Han Yu can dampen their spirits, that would be a good thing."
At this time, the two brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu were already in conflict. They looked down on each other and even developed a hostile attitude.
Therefore, Yuan Shu treated this as nothing more than watching a drama.
Yuan Shu's Chief Counselor, Yang Hong said:
"General, now Yuan Shao in Jizhou is fighting with Han Fu, and Qingzhou and Yanzhou are currently being attacked by the Yellow Turban again, and they may not be able to fend for themselves.
In a world like this, when heroes compete and Warlords rise up together, we can take this opportunity to develop and strengthen our own strength."
"What Changshi said is very true, what does Chang Shi think we should do now?"
Yuan Shu nodded and asked.
Yang Hong stroked her hair and said, "General, now all the troops are too busy to take care of themselves, and Yuzhou has no owner, so why not consider it the general's property?
Moreover, Runan in Yuzhou was the home of the general's family. With the prestige of the general, after winning Yuzhou, who dares to refuse and resist?
At that time, we will have Nanyang Commandery and Yuzhou Province, and we can go to Yangzhou in the south, Yanzhou in the north, Xuzhou in the east, and Jingzhou in the west, so why don't we have a big goal?"
"What Changshi said is absolutely correct."
Yuan Shu was overjoyed when he heard those words, and ordered: "Immediately dispatch troops and order Ji Ling and Zhang Xun to lead the troops, ready to attack Yuzhou at any moment."
"Yes!"
Ji Ling and Zhang Xun took the lead.
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Qing Province (Qingzhou), Pingyuan Commandery.
Liu Bei was currently represented by Gongsun Zan as the prime minister of Pingyuan, the same level as a county prefect.
Compared to when Liu Bei was still a petty magistrate when he attacked Dong Zhuo, now Liu Bei's status had greatly increased.
It was just that Liu Bei had been feeling very bitter lately.
Finally got the position as Prefect of a Commandery, but didn't want Qingzhou to be ravaged by the Yellow Turban again.
In the face of millions of Yellow Turban remnants, Liu Bei was helpless.
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were brave, but Liu Bei had only been stationed in the plains for a short time, and there were not many troops and cavalry in his hands, and it was difficult to stop them for a while.
"Big Brother, look at the oath of war against Yuan Shao written by Han Yu, what a strong murderous intent!"
At this time, Zhang Fei came to Liu Bei with a letter.
Liu Bei looked at the letter and was surprised, and muttered to himself:
"This young Han Yu is very brave. If he can defeat Yuan Shao, he might become our great enemy in the future."
"Brother, what did you say?"
Zhang Fei couldn't hear clearly, so he couldn't help asking.
"Nothing at all!"
Liu Bei shook his head and said to Zhang Fei, "It is a good thing for us that Han Yu has released this oath.
Previously, Gongsun Bogui asked us to send a joint army to attack Jizhou, my position as the prime minister of Pingyuan is because of Gongsun Bogui's favor, which makes it difficult for us to refuse.
Now that we know this oath, Brother Bogui should also stop advancing and watch the battle between Yuan Shao and Han Yu, and we don't need to send troops to Jizhou."
"Brother, it's really nice to hear you say that. But Han Yu dares to openly oppose Yuan Shao, I don't think he will be able to win!"
Zhang Fei recalled that when Han Yu defeated Lü Bu earlier at Hulao Pass, which made these three brothers lose their chance to become famous, they couldn't help but be angry.
"I don't think so. Although Yuan Shao is the model of the world's scholars, Han Yu declared war on Yuan Shao, which seems to be declaring war on the whole world's scholars, but once Han Yu wins this battle, the world will be defeated. I am afraid that the scholars will also go to Jizhou to follow Han Yu."
Liu Bei shook his head and continued: "Now we don't have to worry about this, the most pressing task is to find a way to expel the remnants of the Yellow Turban."
"You're right."
Zhang Fei nodded, and he still knew which was more important.
They finally got land in Pingyuan Commandery, and this place should not be occupied by the remnants of the Yellow Turban.
The oath was everywhere, and all the troops were shocked by Han Yu's boldness.
Suddenly, the eyes of almost the entire world began to focus on the land of Jizhou.
Many people were looking forward to who would win this battle between Han Yu and Yuan Shao.
It can be said that the influence of this letter far exceeded Han Yu's expectations.
The oath spread throughout the world, and Han Yu became famous again.
If the battle at Hulao Pass was to be said, Han Yu was well-known among the eighteen routes of the Warlord province.
The war against Yuan Shao expanded Han Yu's fame even further.
The whole world began to talk about this promising young man.
Han Yu became the most attractive young man at the end of the Han era for a while!
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