20demayo Chapter 232
Chapter 232
A few days later, the dawn began to break in the sky, and a touch of light gold quietly spread over the vast land outside Yanmen Pass. A convoy with simple decorations and steady momentum, like a long-dormant dragon, slowly emerged from the dust in the distance and quietly arrived outside this important military town.
Soon, the curtain of the carriage was lifted, and several figures came down one after another. Their steps were firm and calm, and they walked straight to the commander's mansion. Every step seemed to silently announce the glory of returning and the completion of the mission.
In front of the commander's mansion, Liu Yao, dressed in a battle robe, stood on the steps with a heroic look, waiting for the good news that was about to be revealed. Behind him were soldiers ready to go and staff with expectant faces. The air was filled with an indescribable expectation and tension.
Finally, the three most eye-catching people in the group - Wang Yue, Xun You, and Xun Yu, stepped into sight together.
Wang Yue, dressed in plain clothes, could not hide his extraordinary temperament. He strode forward and knelt on one knee. His voice was loud and respectful: "Wang Yue greets the lord! Although this trip has been difficult, it has been successful and fulfilled the mission!"
Liu Yao heard this and raised his hand with a satisfied smile.
"Wang Yue, please stand up quickly. Your trip is a blessing for Yanmen and the country. Reward, of course, will be a heavy reward to comfort the hearts of the soldiers."
"Thank you, lord!"
After speaking, Liu Yao walked steadily and slowly to Xun You and Xun Yu. With a gentle smile on his face, he bowed his hands and saluted:
"Liu Ziyi, meet Mr. Wen Ruo and Mr. Gong Da."
Xun Yu and Xun You smiled at each other, and a subtle surprise flashed in their eyes.
It is rumored that Liu Yao of Bingzhou is a hero who is unrestrained in the world. Today, I found him gentle and elegant, with the style of a Confucian general.
"Xun Yu, Xun You, we have also heard of General Liu's reputation for a long time. It is an honor to visit Yanmen today."
The two responded in unison and returned the greeting in the same way, showing the demeanor of celebrities in their behavior.
"Haha, please come in, gentlemen!"
Liu Yao smiled heartily and invited them sideways.
"Although Yanmen is located at the border, the wind is biting cold, but there is hot wine inside to warm the body and bonfire outside to illuminate the heart. I have ordered people to prepare a few glasses of light wine. I am willing to discuss the world's situation with the two of you and talk about the boundless romance. Please!"
"Thank you for your kindness, General!"
"Please!"
Xun You's eyes flashed with curiosity. He couldn't suppress the doubts in his heart and asked Liu Yao softly:
"General, I have a puzzled point in my heart, and I hope the general can teach me. Everyone knows that the capital of Bingzhou is Jinyang, but the general has a special liking for Yanmen. Can you explain the reason for this?"
Liu Yao heard the words, and the corners of his mouth curled up a faint smile, his eyes revealed a bit of depth and determination, and he slowly said: "
"Gongda, what you asked is actually another world. When I first arrived in Bingzhou, the situation on the border was changing. The Wuhuan, Xianbei, and Xiongnu tribes were like hungry wolves, harassing one after another. The border was in flames and the people were suffering. "
He paused, and his tone became more passionate.
"At that time, Yanmen was the first line of defense against foreign aggression, and its importance was self-evident."
"However, the garrison commander abandoned the city and fled at a critical moment, leaving behind devastation and endless despair. As a general of the Han Dynasty, I shouldered the heavy responsibility of defending my country. How could I sit back and watch? So, I resolutely set up the base camp here, vowing to rebuild the iron wall of the border here to calm the people and establish the foundation of the country. "
"Since ancient times, civil officials died for remonstration, and military officials died for battle! As a military general of the court, I have to die on the battlefield for the Han Dynasty. Hiding in the state capital to enjoy peace is not my style, Liu Ziyi. ”
Xun Yu nodded in approval.
“To be honest, the Han Dynasty is weak now, and the people of the world have suffered from wars and chaos caused by traitors like Dong Zhuo!”
“I, Liu Ziyi, will not hide the truth from you. When the late emperor was alive, I was willing to expand the territory for the Han Dynasty!”
“But now, the late emperor died at the hands of Dong Zhuo, and the warlords are fighting for power. The Han Dynasty is on the verge of collapse.”
“I sincerely invite you to help me, to sweep away all the enemies and rebuild the Han Dynasty!”
“I want to emulate the Emperor Guangwu of the past! Guangwu Zhongxing! Let the Han Dynasty be restored again! "
Having said this, Liu Yao bowed to the two of them.
Xun Yu looked at Liu Yao in surprise.
He didn't expect Liu Yao to be so quick. He originally planned to come here to take a look. If it was not suitable, he planned to go to Cao Cao.
Now Liu Yao bowed in public. Isn't this forcing him to express his position?
Now Liu Yao is appointed as the General of Cavalry. If he doesn't agree, it means he doesn't give him face.
Xun You tugged at Xun Yu's sleeve.
Xun Yu looked at his nephew with a complicated expression.
"General Liu! I have aAsk, please explain it to me. "
When Liu Yao heard it, he immediately had an idea in his mind.
"Wen Ruo, please ask!"
"How do you plan to restore the Han Dynasty in today's world?"
Liu Yao paused.
"Now the world is in dispute among the princes. Now I have already controlled Guanzhong and Bingzhou. Yuan Shao has been a minister for four generations, but he is actually a traitor. He recommended an old man who is about to die to ascend the throne, just to control the power."
"Everyone wants to unify the world! I must fight Yuan Shao to the death in the north!"
Xun Yu nodded.
"Then what do you think is your advantage in fighting Yuan Shao?"
Liu Yao chuckled:
"Our army fights Yuan Shao! There are four wins!"
"The first victory is in the hearts of the people. Yuan Shao is a person who looks kind on the outside, but is suspicious and jealous on the inside. When he employs people, he is always suspicious. Our army recruits talents based on their abilities, and we are united in our strengths. This is called the victory of magnanimity. With the support of the people, we are invincible. "
"The second victory is in strategy. Yuan Shao is slow and indecisive, often missing opportunities and falling into passivity. But we can see through everything, act decisively, adapt to changes, and use our arms and fingers. This is the victory of wisdom, making it difficult for the enemy to figure out and move forward step by step. "
"The third victory is about military discipline. Yuan Shao's army is loose and the laws are not enforced. Although he has many soldiers and generals, he is actually like a pile of loose sand and it is difficult to gather combat power. On the other hand, our army, especially the Bingzhou division, has military orders like a mountain, rewards and punishments are clear, and although there are few soldiers, they are all brave and ready to die. This is a victory of martial courage, defeating the majority with a small number of people, and the momentum is unstoppable. "
"The fourth victory! Yuan Shao is just a name of "four generations of three officials", which attracts many people who are not talented and eager for guidance to join him. As for me, I have always been kind and honest, and I treat people with sincerity. I can't be false. Every sincerity is like a mirror hanging high. "
Xun Yu on the side looked at Liu Yao in surprise.
He immediately knelt down to Liu Yao.
Seeing this, Xun You quickly knelt down.
"Xun Yu, Xun You, greet the lord!"
"Wen Ruo, Gong Da, get up quickly."
Liu Yao grabbed the shoulders of the two tightly.
"Hahaha! I got Wen Ruo and Gong Da, it's really a long drought and a good rain!"
"My lord, you are too kind. From now on, my uncle and nephew are willing to follow the lord and help you!"
"Fulfill your long-cherished wish!"
Liu Yao laughed and said, "Hahaha! Good! It’s a deal!”
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