Wait, please don't call me Emperor Zhaolie

Chapter 16: No One Can Beat the Four Generations of Three Lords
Of course Liu Bei had enough money in his treasury - bullshit.

Besides, the most expensive thing is not buying food, but the transportation cost, which is the real big expense.

Even if he went to buy it, he couldn't afford it right now. This year's expenses had been planned at the beginning of the year.

Liu Bei didn't have the nerve to ask merchants for credit, unless...

Only his teacher Lu Zhi could come forward to guarantee Liu Bei, could he afford this huge debt.

"It seems I have to continue writing letters to Master Lu!" Liu Bei thought to himself.

Although he had previously planned to invite Lu Zhi to Pingyuan, so as to use his fame to publicize himself as his disciple and recruit talents.

Unfortunately, Lu Zhi seemed to have met many disciples with such thoughts, and he did not reply to any of the letters.

"Master Lu, I am different from the beautiful and charming person outside. I am really doing practical things and want to spread justice to the world."

Liu Bei was heartbroken.

Feeling misunderstood, he would really like to go to Youzhou and explain it in person if he couldn't leave.

"We can't give up just like that. We should think of a way to impress the teacher who stays at home. The people of Qingzhou can't live without him." Liu Bei made up his mind again.

June is destined to be a busy month.

While Liu Bei was writing the letter, Yuan Shao in Hanoi would also be preparing for action.

However, he was not targeting his open enemy Dong Zhuo, but his ally, Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou.

Ever since Zhang Yang led thousands of people from Shangdang County and the Southern Xiongnu Khan Luandi Yufuluo to submit to the alliance leader Yuan Shao, he had the two camp on the banks of the Zhang River in the northern suburbs of Yecheng, and the food and fodder were still supplied by Han Fu of Jizhou.

Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou, was displeased, but before he could take any action, Yuan Shao turned the tables on him and accused him of reducing the supply of grain and fodder out of jealousy.

There was no time to send anyone to explain. He heard that the surrendered captain Gongsun Zan had occupied the counties of Jizhou in the name of passing through Jizhou to attack Dong Zhuo. He sent people to negotiate, but Gongsun Zan responded rudely and did not take him seriously.

Han Fu was so angry that he sent someone to lead the county soldiers to fight, but he didn't expect that the county soldiers were no match for the fierce Youzhou soldiers.

The two armies fought each other and were defeated again and again.

When everyone was in a state of panic, news came from the south.

Yuan Shao, the leader of the coalition of princes, withdrew his troops to Yanjin, but he was unaware that Yuan Benchu ​​was retreating to advance and sent his nephew Gao Gan and Yingchuan people Xin Ping, Xun Chen, and Guo Tu to lobby Han Fu.

At the beginning of the alliance, he planned to use Hebei as the foundation to achieve great things.

But at that time, there was a lack of talent and troops, and they still had to rely on Han Fu of Jizhou for supplies.

Now that we have grown strong, we should seize Jizhou, establish our capital in Hebei, and then conquer the world.

At the suggestion of his official Feng Ji, Yuan Shao secretly allied with Gongsun Zan and promised to give him Bohai County after the success. The sincerity of his words and the reputation of three generations of officials made Gongsun Zan believe him, and he quickly assembled his troops and marched towards Jizhou.

Han Fu, who was in Yecheng, was surrounded on both sides and felt uneasy. Just then, he heard a servant report that his trusted men Xun Chen, Xin Ping and Guo Tu wanted to see him, so he immediately invited them to a banquet.

There were not many people attending the banquet, only a few trusted aides whom Han Fu regarded as his right-hand men.

After three rounds of drinks, the atmosphere gradually became warmer, and Han Fu's face became much rosier, and he was no longer so nervous.

Xun Chen and Guo Tu looked at each other secretly, and Xin Ping shook his head slightly.

Xun Chen had no choice but to step forward and say, "I came from the south and heard that Gongsun Zan led the Youzhou troops to invade Jizhou. The counties along the way opened their cities and surrendered. Their army is unstoppable. My lord, do you have any way to repel the enemy?"

When Han Fu heard Xun Chen's question, a wry smile appeared on his face, and he picked up the wine jar and drank it all.

If he had any other ideas, why would he just sit there and pour himself another glass of wine?

Han Fu shook his head and did not answer.

Xun Chen understood and pretended to sigh, "Gongsun Zan has not been pacified yet, and we have offended Yuan Shao, the leader of the coalition forces in the south. What should we do?"

Han Fu angrily put down his wine jar and said, "This is nonsense. I have never been short of food for Yuan Shao's army. This man is taking advantage of the situation and robbing him. He is unworthy of being the descendant of three generations of officials."

Xun Chen, Xin Ping, Guo Tu and others all looked slightly upset. Han Fu was a little tipsy, so he didn't see it.

Xun Chen pretended to be ignorant, and sighed, "I am afraid that Yuan Shao will take advantage of this opportunity to attack Yecheng. Most of the county troops are stationed in the north, and distant water cannot quench a nearby fire."

With a "clang", the bronze wine jar fell to the ground and all the wine inside spilled out.

Han Fu was awakened from his drunkenness in an instant.

He hesitated and said, "As the leader of the alliance, Yuan Shao should not dare to risk the disapproval of the world and attack the allies of the Guandong coalition, right?"

Guo Tu, who had not said anything, said softly, "People in the world think that the Lord betrayed the leader Yuan first, and once the war starts, the other side is right."

"Bullshit!" Han Fu blushed and slammed his palm on the table, angrily saying: "He placed thousands of Zhang Yang's troops on the edge of Yecheng, and I didn't even have the chance to say anything about him, but he turned the tables and blamed me."

"How could Yuan An have such a descendant? I was so blind to support him without reservation and even went with him to support Liu Yu as the emperor."

Han Fu felt extremely regretful.

Xun Chen saw that the conversation was going too far, so he had to round it up without leaving any trace, saying, "Gongsun Zan is not easy to deal with. In addition, Yuan Shao, the leader of the alliance, has a reputation as a minister for four generations, so the state officials may surrender at the sight of him."

Han Fu's heart was finally in turmoil, and he said indifferently: "Surrender, surrender, all of you go and surrender."

Suddenly, a voice with anger sounded in my ears.

"My lord, please be careful with your words and actions." Xin Ping frowned slightly and said dissatisfiedly.

He could surrender to Yuan Shao secretly, but he didn't like being told it to his face.

Han Fu was sobered up by this sudden shout. He looked at the people in front of him, and asked himself with a dazed look in his eyes: "What should I do?"

Xun Chen simply said: "Since Jizhou is difficult to preserve, why don't you plan for yourself?"

"Alliance leader Yuan Shao was a good friend of the Lord. Moreover, the Lord's kindness to him is far greater than that of Gongsun Zan of Youzhou. It would be better to ask Alliance Leader Yuan to repel Gongsun Zan and then entrust Jizhou to him."

"Given Yuan Shao's reputation as a senior official for four generations, he will certainly treat the lord well, which should be a win-win situation."

Han Fu asked in confusion: "You want me to hand over Jizhou to Yuan Shao?"

Guo Tu stood up and said, "My lord is a former official of the Yuan family. Without the support of the Yuan family, he would not have his current position. If he follows Dong Zhuo's example and forgets his former master, he will be cursed by the world."

"Dong Zhuo has henchmen in Liang Province. How can our lord defeat them alone?"

Han Fu was stunned for a moment, then suddenly seemed to understand, and said with a sad smile: "So you are all ministers of the Yuan family!"

"Since you have already betrayed your master, why bother pretending to be a confidant and lobbyist? Just speak your mind."

"That's it, that's all!"

By the time the graceful maidservants' dance reached its climax, everyone's attention was no longer on the banquet.

Yuan Shao, who was waiting anxiously on the banks of the Yanjin River, finally received the seal of the Governor of Jizhou that he had been longing for.

Two years of planning had finally come to fruition, and I could hardly help but show my joy in front of so many guests.

Yuan Shao suppressed his joy and said to his staff and clerks with a sigh, "Han Wenjie is a good friend of mine, but now he has entrusted Jizhou to me. I cannot bear to take away someone else's land."

"Well! After I defeat Gongsun Zan of Youzhou and return the seal to Wenjie, I will go to Guanzhong to fight against Dong Hao and avenge my family and country."

Everyone praised my lord for his noble character and integrity, and said he was worthy of being the first of the three highest officials in the four generations.

Yuan Shao pretended to be displeased and raised his hand to stop the people below from flattering him.

"Order all the troops to march out immediately and head north along the river to Yecheng!"

After the officials and guests had dispersed, Yuan Shao climbed up the platform and looked out. His mind had already flown to Yecheng. He murmured, "Han Wenjie, Han Wenjie, how should I deal with you?"

(End of this chapter)