Chapter 472: The People Can Only Suffer (Four Thousand)

Huang Zhong looked at Xu Chu who was pinned to the ground by himself and Guan Yu and asked angrily: "You are Huang Hansheng's good friend, why don't I know?"

"General Huang and I are close friends! Who are you to know the friendship between us?" Even at this time, Xu Chu was still stubborn. Although he refused to give in, he was not as arrogant as he said. His heart was pounding with anxiety, not because he fell into the hands of Huang Zhong and Guan Yu, but because Mr. Mi, why don't you leave! If you also fall into the hands of Guan Yu, how can I explain to Chen Taishou!

He tried to wink at Mi Zhu, but Mi Zhu seemed not to understand his signal. Instead of turning around and running away, he walked straight towards him!

Confused! Mr. Mi is confused!
Just when Xu Chu was about to warn him again, Guan Yu behind him suddenly said in a friendly voice, "Mr. Mi."

Ok? ? ?
Xu Chu's words were stuck in his throat. Did he hear it right? Guan Yu actually respected Mr. Mi so much? !

Without waiting for Xu Chu to think about it, Huang Zhong let go of his hand, approached Xu Chu and asked, "Do you know who I am?"

"Who are you?" Xu Chu was unable to react for a while and asked stupidly.

"Huang Zhong Huang Hansheng."

"So it's Huang Zhong, Huang Hansheng. Wait a minute!" Xu Chu turned around and looked at Huang Zhong in disbelief, his mouth opened so wide that an egg could fit in it, his voice became intermittent, "You...you are General Huang?!"

"good."

After receiving a positive answer, Xu Chu felt his head buzzing. He felt that the heavens were really playing a big joke on him.

The General Huang he mentioned is actually right in front of him?!
No wonder Guan Yu saw through his plan.
wrong!

Xu Chu suddenly realized that something was wrong. Why was Guan Yu so familiar with Mi Zhu?
Suddenly he felt the hand that was holding his arm loosen. Looking back, he saw that it was Guan Yu who let go and clasped his fist towards Mi Zhu.

Mi Zhu saw Xu Chu's doubt and said with a smile: "Zhongkang and General Guan have been friends for a long time, and we have been in touch often before."

"Haha, not bad, not bad." Guan Yu smiled and nodded, agreeing with Mi Zhu's words.

"Oh, this. It turns out that Mr. Mi and General Guan had been in contact before."

Xu Chu lowered his head with an embarrassed look on his face. He wished he could find a hole to crawl into. It turned out that he didn't understand the whole story and thus made such a joke.

Mi Zhu saw that something was wrong with Xu Chu, and quickly signaled Guan Yu with his eyes to say something quickly.

Guan Yu understood immediately. He patted Xu Chu on the shoulder and said modestly: "Zhong Kang is very skilled. General Huang and I were able to hold him down. I think Zhong Kang is a real warrior. I wonder how he learned this martial art."

Huang Zhong echoed, "Me too."

"Are you serious?" Xu Chu looked up at Guan Yu, a look of surprise on his face. Guan Yu was a fierce man who could defeat an army of ten thousand with only a hundred cavalrymen. Who could remain calm when being praised by such a fierce man?

Guan Yu nodded very seriously, "That's absolutely not a lie!"

Xu Chu was so excited that he threw away all the embarrassment he had just felt. He pulled Guan Yu aside and started talking.

"It is better to leave Zhongkang to Yunchang, and Mr. Mi will follow me."

Faced with Huang Zhong's enthusiasm, Mi Zhu did not refuse, as he also wanted to see what Xu Shu looked like.

With Huang Zhong's introduction, Mi Zhu finally saw Xu Shu working at his desk, but when he saw Xu Shu's clothes clearly, he was stunned.

Feather fan and silk scarf?

Well, isn’t this what Prime Minister Zhuge is wearing?
Why is Xu Yuanzhi dressed like this?
"Military Advisor Xu, this is Mr. Mi Zhu Mi Zi Zhong Mi."

"Mr. Mi, this is Xu Shu, Xu Yuanzhi, the military advisor."

Huang Zhong on the side introduced the two to each other with a smile. Mi Zhu came to his senses and hurriedly bowed. Xu Shu put down the paper and pen in his hand and clasped his fists in return. The two greeted each other and became acquainted.

Mi Zhu was somewhat curious about what Xu Shu was busy with, "Military Advisor Xu, what were you busy with just now?"

Huang Zhong did not think there was anything wrong with Mi Zhu's question, but the guards beside him looked at each other in bewilderment. Mr. Mi asked such an important question right away? How could Military Advisor Xu tell you such an important matter?
To the guards' surprise, Xu Shu did not hide anything. He explained, "Of course it is about settling the great families here. I told the great families that the emperor is now fighting against the traitors. You should show your sincerity by abandoning the dark and joining the light. The price of grain in the city and the rent of the tenants should all be reduced."

"Huh? Did they agree?" Huang Zhong couldn't help but ask.

Xu Shu nodded, "Of course."

Huang Zhong thought: You are indeed worthy of being called Military Advisor Xu! If I were to do this, I would have no idea where to start!

Mi Zhu thought to himself: Xu Yuanzhi is indeed worthy of his reputation. It seems that he is using coercion and inducement to make the aristocratic families settle down temporarily, and when everything is over, it will be time to take drastic measures against them.

"In that case, may I ask Military Advisor Xu, how is Jizhou?"

"Jizhou," Xu Shu thought for a moment and spoke slowly.

Yecheng
“Damn it!”

When Yuan Shao learned the battle report that Wen Chou was defeated and Yuan Shu escaped, his face turned red, the veins on his forehead throbbed like snakes, and his teeth were almost broken.

"Tens of thousands of people, tens of thousands of people! Tens of thousands of people were defeated by a hundred cavalrymen!"

The more Yuan Shao thought about it, the angrier he became, and his fists clenched until they made a cracking sound.

His two main generals are now all prisoners, and Zhang He, a common man, has been tricked and become Liu Bei's spy without knowing it.

Gao Lan was killed by Guan Yu amidst thousands of troops, and Qu Yi became ill after the battle with Gongsun Zan.

Even Han Meng died in Bingzhou.
After careful consideration, the only general who can be used is Chunyu Qiong.
But Chunyu Qiong's level is slightly inferior to that of Han Meng, let alone Yan Liang and Wen Chou!

"Do you have any candidates?"

Yuan Shao had no choice but to place his hopes on the counselors present, and these counselors also responded to Yuan Shao. One after another, familiar or unfamiliar names came out of their mouths, and it sounded like these people were all brave generals who could be used.

When Yuan Shao asked, "Who among these people can resist Huang Zhong and Guan Yu?"

Quiet.

Deathly silence.

The discussions among the counselors before suddenly turned into silence.

To resist Huang Zhong and Guan Yu? Even if Yan Liang and Wen Chou were both there, no one would dare to pat their chests and guarantee that Yan Liang and Wen Chou could defeat Guan Yu and Huang Zhong.

Yuan Shao knew that this question was a bit harsh, so he changed the topic and asked, "Can you resist Chen Dao and Zhao Yun?"

There was still complete silence. Chen Dao's strength was obvious to all. As for Zhao Yun...
No one knows what level Zhao Yun is at, but he is able to serve as a county governor and is ranked among the top in the popular romance of Liangzhou.
I think he is not a good person either, and should be on par with Chen Dao.

Compare to Chen Dao's warriors.
The counselors racked their brains but could not find anyone.

It was not difficult for Yuan Shao to guess what his advisers were thinking. He felt somewhat unwilling in his heart. He really did not understand why Liu Xuande, a fallen relative of the Han royal family, could gather so many wise ministers and capable generals around him?
"call."

Yuan Shao exhaled a breath of turbid air. Although he was unwilling, he did not dwell on it. Chen Dao Zhao Yun had no choice but to take another step back.
"What about Zhang Xiu, Duan Wei and others?"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the counselors suddenly became active.

Yuan Shao was delighted, thinking it was good to have people like Zhang Xiu and Duan Wei.

As for Zhang Fei
Yuan Shao didn't think there was a brave general like Zhang Fei in the army who was both good at literature and martial arts. Although he hated Cao Cao very much now, he had to admit that Cao Cao was indeed very accomplished in poetry. Zhang Fei, who even Cao Cao felt inferior to, was hard to find in the army even with a lantern!
However, at this moment, the messenger who arrived hurriedly disrupted Yuan Shao's plan.

Even though he was dissatisfied, Yuan Shao still asked patiently, "Why are you so panicked?"

"Reporting to the envoy, good news! Great news! Captain Lu defeated Gongsun Bogui and chased the enemy for more than ten miles!"

"!"

Everyone present was shocked. Just as the messenger said, this news was indeed great news.

Who is Gongsun Zan?
That is a sharp sword hanging over the necks of everyone in Jizhou!

As long as Gongsun Zan cannot be defeated, the Jizhou nobles will not be able to rest in peace!

This victory solved their urgent problem!
Yuan Shao immediately made the decision and said, "I will appoint General Lu as the commander-in-chief!"

Xun Chen and Ju Shou's faces turned pale. They urged him, "Sir, this cannot be done!"

"Why is this?" Yuan Shao frowned.

Xun Chen and Ju Su looked at each other and did not speak for a long time.

This made Yuan Shao more and more annoyed. Although he was much more patient than Yuan Shu, his patience was limited.

Xun Chen and Ju Su were well aware of this. Xun Chen gritted his teeth as if he had made up his mind.

He bowed to Yuan Shao, then walked to his side and whispered in his ear: "Sir, Fengxian is a traitor who appears loyal. He can be used, but he cannot be reused!"

"You Ruo." Yuan Shao was not an unreasonable person. He knew that Xun Chen's worries were not groundless. He could see that he was really thinking about him.

but.
Yuan Shao sighed, "Youruo, we have no better choice. If I treat Fengxian sincerely, maybe I can make him work for me. But don't worry, I have my own plan. Although I plan to appoint Lü Fengxian as the commander-in-chief, he will be more of a vanguard. Naturally, our troops must be firmly in our hands."

There seemed to be nothing wrong with what Yuan Shao said, but Xun Chen always felt vaguely uneasy, and he even had the idea of ​​asking Yuan Shao to surrender.

But the words just couldn't come out of his mouth. Xun Chen knew very well that it would be useless even if he said it. He was clear that firstly, he was unwilling to do so, and secondly, he was in a difficult situation.

Saying in front of the whole world that Jia Xu is a powerful minister like Dong Zhuo, and that he should bow to him when he sees that he cannot compete with him?

This is not what Envoy Yuan wants.

Xun Chen sighed and stopped trying to persuade him. He turned around and gave Ju Shou a complicated look. Ju Shou's heart sank. He knew that Xun Chen was powerless to persuade Yuan Shao, so it was a foregone conclusion that Lu Fengxian would be the commander-in-chief.

"Alas." Ju Su felt mixed emotions, as if he had aged ten years in an instant.

Seeing that no one objected, Yuan Shao waved his hand and ordered, "Go and invite Fengxian in!"

The guards retreated quickly, and soon after, the tall and strong Lu Bu strode into the meeting room.

Those who originally did not believe that Lu Bu could defeat Gongsun Zan immediately dispelled their doubts when they saw the tall and strong Lu Bu.

No matter how you look at it, Lu Bu's appearance is that of a real fierce general!
"Someone, come and give Fengxian a seat!"

As Yuan Shao finished his voice, a guard moved a chair next to Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao waved to Lu Bu and said, "Fengxian, come and sit down."

Such an action shocked everyone. How could they treat Lu Fengxian so well? !

Lu Bu didn't think there was anything strange. He raised his neck, walked to the chair as fast as a meteor, and then sat down.

After sitting down, Lu Bu realized something belatedly, and then he clasped his fists towards Yuan Shao and said, "Thank you, sir."

Yuan Shao was not angry about this, but laughed, "No need to thank me, no need to thank me! General Lu is a true man!"

After saying this, Yuan Shao raised his eyes to look at the crowd and said loudly: "General Lu has made great contributions in repelling the enemy! I will certainly not be stingy with rewards for anyone who has made contributions! After careful consideration, I have decided to appoint Fengxian as the commander of our army!"

Commander!

Lu Bu's eyes suddenly lit up. He stood up and looked at Yuan Shao with gratitude. He immediately knelt on one knee and clasped his fists to express his attitude. "I have been wandering for half my life, and I only regret that I have never met a wise master. Now I have met you, my lord. I am really lucky! From now on, I will obey your orders and have no second thoughts!"

"Hahaha, good, good!" Yuan Shao helped Lü Bu up and said with a smile: "Fengxian, please stand up quickly, please stand up quickly!"

Different from Yuan Shao's joy, Xun Chen and Ju Shou both looked bitter, as if they had eaten a dead fly. Why did Lu Bu's words sound so harsh?

"Sir, I have a favor to ask of you." Lu Bu suddenly said.

"What's the matter? Just tell me!" Yuan Shao was now filled with joy, and his voice became much stronger, as if everything was not worth mentioning and could be easily accomplished.

Lu Bu looked ashamed. "The soldiers in my army are all my fellow countrymen who have followed me for many years. Now, thanks to your kindness, I have been promoted to general. These brothers of mine..."

Want an official position?

Yuan Shao suddenly became alert.

However, Lu Bu's next words were beyond his expectations, "Can you give me more food so that my brothers can have enough to eat?"

"Huh!" Yuan Shao breathed a sigh of relief. He thought that Lu Bu wanted to seek official positions for his subordinates. Since he didn't want an official position but food and grass, the food and grass were not worth mentioning!
"No problem, I promise you."

"Thank you, sir!" Lu Bu's smile grew even brighter. He thought to himself: It is exactly as Military Advisor Mi said. If we defeat Gongsun Bogui, Yuan Benchu ​​will use us. However, a general with nothing can have real food and grass. Military Advisor Mi is right.

Ju Su's eyes went dark, and he quickly stepped forward to persuade him, "Envoy! Please think twice!"

"Hmm? It's just some food. Why not?" Yuan Shao's face turned ugly. Seeing that Lu Bu only wanted food, he was considering him! If he couldn't even promise food, what was the point of rewarding meritorious service? !

Ju Su was sweating profusely. He felt that Yuan Shao had forgotten their situation. He wanted to tell Yuan Shao that their food and grass had been looted by the Black Mountain Army and there was not much left. It was already a careful plan to be able to maintain the three armies!

But this cannot be said in public. There are so many people talking here and if the news spreads quickly and affects morale, it will be too late!
Xun Chen knew the seriousness of the matter. He wanted to try to step forward and persuade Yuan Shao, but Yuan Shao waved his hand, said, "The matter is settled! There must be no mistakes!", and turned and left.

"." Xun Chen stopped, sighed, and looked at Ju Shou with complicated eyes, "What should I do now?"

"What should I do?" Ju Su smiled bitterly, closed his eyes, and sighed in his heart.

The people can only suffer.

(End of this chapter)