hotmtlnovel Chapter 134
Chapter 134
At the banquet, Liu Yao kept looking around at the people around him.
Tao Qian, who looked like a good old man, looked at everyone with a very honest look.
Kong Rong, who was full of scholarly spirit, looked down at everyone with an arrogant look. It was said that this person was a descendant of Confucius, but he could only write a letter of surrender.
Yuan Shao was not ashamed of being a disciple of a noble family with three generations of officials. He was naturally able to handle such a scene with ease, at least better than his arrogant younger brother.
After Liu Yao toasted Cao Cao in the air, he started drinking with Gongsun Zan at the next table.
"Brother Bogui, time flies, how are you?" Liu Yao said with tenderness, his eyes flashing with the joy of reunion after a long absence.
Hearing this, Gongsun Zan laughed heartily, shaking the house, and his heroic spirit was as strong as before.
"Hahaha, my dear brother Ziyi, you have taken good care of Xu'er during this period. Today, I see that he has grown up and is in great shape. It is very gratifying!"
He looked behind Liu Yao gently, where Gongsun Xu stood tall and straight, with a bit more calmness and determination between his brows.
"Ziyun, why are you still standing there? Come forward and toast your father to show your filial piety." Liu Yao reminded softly, his tone full of praise and expectation for Gongsun Xu's growth. Gongsun Xu moved slightly when he heard the words, and a trace of excitement and respect flashed in his eyes. Then he strode towards Gongsun Zan.
Just when Gongsun Xu toasted his father.
Liu Yao's eyes noticed an old acquaintance behind Gongsun Zan, whose big ears far exceeded those of ordinary people, were very eye-catching.
Is this where the saying "big ears bring good luck" comes from?
"Brother Xuande, time flies. I never thought we could meet again here today. It's fate. How are you? How are you doing?" Liu Yao's words were full of sincerity and concern.
Liu Bei heard this and smiled bitterly and shook his head, with a bit of humility and self-mockery in his tone: "General Liu, you are too kind. Xuande is just a commoner. It is a great honor for the general to care about me."
"Hey, Brother Xuande, what are you talking about? When I was still the county magistrate, I fought with you. How could I not remember it?"
At this time, Zhang Fei on the side also showed a kind smile.
"Hahaha, brother, I said that Ziyi can't forget us. How could the gift of armor and horses be unfamiliar?"
Liu Bei quickly scolded Zhang Fei.
"Yide! Don't be rude! Now General Liu has been appointed as the Champion of the Han Dynasty and the General of the Cavalry. Don't make trouble!"
Liu Yao waved his hand.
"Hey, Xuande, not really, not really, I'm not that stingy, drink."
At this time, Liu Yao also collected a lot of information about Liu Bei.
After Liu Bei got some funding from Liu Yao, he first went to Youzhou to get a small official position, began to recruit soldiers, and finally relied on the relationship of his old classmate Gongsun Zan to successfully come to Chenliu to join the alliance.
For Liu Bei, as long as he can participate in this alliance, as long as he is in this big tent, he already has a ticket to compete for the world, and those who did not join the alliance also mean that they have lost the qualification to compete for the world.
"Everyone! We are gathered here today, all because the Han Dynasty is decadent and treacherous ministers are in power! It has brought shame to the emperor. Such an act that is infuriating to both humans and gods should be killed immediately!"
As the initiator, Cao Cao raised his glass first and spoke first.
"We are committed to supporting the Han Dynasty!"
Seeing this, the princes below also raised their glasses and unified their slogans. As for whether their thoughts could be unified, that was another matter.
"Okay! You are all the pillars of the Han Dynasty, but this alliance cannot be without a leader for a day. We still need to introduce a leader to lead the upper and lower levels."
Cao Cao looked at everyone directly at the topic.
In an instant, the entire military tent fell into a very strange silence, except for the crackling sound of the fierce bonfire burning in the central fire.
Once they really became the leader of the princes, and succeeded in the crusade against Dong Zhuo in the future, they could use their fame and prestige for their own benefit, and they would really become the best in the world.
You know, this is to command the princes! This is a privilege that only the emperor can have.
Who wouldn't want to sit on the throne of the leader?
But since ancient times, all alliances have relied on hard power and merit to ascend to the position of leader.
"I think it is most appropriate to reward meritorious service and honor those without merit. We will be invincible if we rely on the law of our ancestors."
Beihai Governor Kong Rong, as a descendant of Confucius, naturally supports the ancient system.
Kong Rong's proposal caused a great stir, and the brothers Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu almost cut their hands when they were cutting meat because they were distracted.Yuan Shao suddenly felt something was wrong.
There were also a few people who made eye contact with each other.
Liu Yao gnawed on the leg of lamb as if he was watching a pantomime.
In terms of military merit, all the people present had suppressed the sporadic Yellow Turban Army.
Then everyone's eyes turned to Liu Yao.
In terms of military merit, the Yellow Turban Army of hundreds of thousands of troops, plus the three auspicious treasures, were all defeated by this dragon.
In the battle of Yanmen Pass, the Wuhuan and Xiongnu armies were defeated in succession.
Tadun, Huochuquan, Yufuluo, Helian, Qiuliju, which one of these people is not famous on the grassland?
All of these people have become meritorious babies, allowing Liu Yao to brush them wildly.
In terms of achievements, Liu Yao has expanded his territory, and his cavalry directly controlled the grasslands in the north.
This achievement is enough to rival the champion marquis of that year, Huo Qubing.
And he also relied on this huge military exploit to command Bingzhou, be granted the title of Champion Marquis, and be appointed General of the Cavalry.
Such a brilliant military exploit is fine, but Liu Yao himself is a relative of the Han Dynasty! This was recognized by Liu Hong when he looked through the family tree, and the current emperor has to call him the emperor's uncle.
In terms of military exploits and official positions, Liu Yao can just stand at the door of the big tent and shout, "I want to beat ten people!!"
But Liu Yao, to be honest, has never considered the position of leader. Not to mention that these people have their own ulterior motives. They seem to be glorious, but they are in constant trouble. Once the crusade against Dong Zhuo fails, the leader of the alliance cannot escape the blame.
What is the point of being the leader if people are not in harmony.
Liu Yao ignored the gazes of the crowd and sat beside him, eating meat and drinking wine.
Gongsun Zan on the side stared at Liu Yao with shining eyes.
If Liu Yao can take the position of leader, with the relationship between him and Liu Yao, he will definitely get the biggest benefit!
Thinking of this, Gongsun Zan stood up first.
"I agree to let Liu Ziyi be the leader!"
"This man is a martial arts master! He has 60,000 elite soldiers under his command! With this man here! How can Dong Zhuo not be defeated!?"
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