Chapter 212

"Yuan Benchu's appeal, do you think I need to respond?" "Calling on the world to attack Dong Zhongying, what a big tone." Xi Zhicai didn't speak first, but Cheng Yu couldn't help but say first.

Being middle-aged, Cheng Yu's temper was not small, and he couldn't stand those noble families; otherwise, with his ability, he would have been promoted long ago.

Yuan Shao came from the Yuan clan of Runan, the top noble family in the world. Ordinary scholars should be in awe of noble families like the Yuan clan.

But Cheng Yu would not.

"What right does Yuan Benchu have to call on the world to attack Dong Zhongying? I think he wants to rebel."

Cheng Yu sneered at Yuan Shao's actions. He was not a loyal minister of the Divine Han; otherwise, with his wisdom, he would naturally see Su Fan's ambition, so how could he assist Su Fan?

In this world, Dong Zhuo occupied Luoyang City and did quite a few evil things, but he did not poison the young emperor Liu Bian as in the romance.

You say he, Dong Zhuo, is a powerful minister, that's no problem, but now you say he is a traitor of the Divine Han, that's a problem.

At least Dong Zhuo did not violate the rules too much.

Of course, for those noble families, a martial man controlling the imperial court was naturally unpleasant.

Power was stripped away a lot, so they were naturally unhappy.

That was why there was Yuan Shao's "clearing the emperor's side."

These things, perhaps outsiders didn't know, but Cheng Yu and the others saw them very clearly.

"Zhongde, it's fine to say such things here with me, but say less outside." Su Fan was speechless; he knew Cheng Yu's temper was irritable.

But he didn't expect him to say that.

Of course, Yuan Shao's behavior, if placed in the period of Emperor Ling of Han, would be no different from rebellion.

But now?

Who dared to say Yuan Shao was rebelling? On the contrary, many people responded one after another.

It could only be said that the Divine Han court was controlled by the Liu clan and the noble families. Dong Zhuo, a martial man, wanting to take the top spot was equivalent to destroying the bottom line of these people.

So they would flip the table.

Su Fan naturally disdained it, but he knew that the power and influence of the Yuan clan were still very large.

He was temporarily unable to confront them.

"My Lord, I actually think this is an opportunity for you?"

Xi Zhicai said slowly.

"Tell me about it."

Su Fan asked, continuing to pursue the matter.

"My Lord, there will inevitably be many people responding to Yuan Shao's appeal this time. First is the influence of the Yuan clan, and second, naturally, many people are dissatisfied with Dong Zhuo occupying a high position."

Xi Zhicai did not explain the two points in detail, and everyone knew them.

"Strategist Zhicai, since you say many people will respond this time, then for my Lord, it shouldn't be a good thing, right? With so many people, the credit will be divided. How much credit can my Lord get by then?"

At this time, Zang Ba suddenly asked a question.

Su Fan and Xi Zhicai, hearing this, both showed appreciation.

And the latter responded unhurriedly: "Haha! Xuangao, it is precisely because there are many people that I think this is an opportunity."

"With so many people, their hearts are not unified. Moreover, this time, even if many people respond to Yuan Shao, it will be difficult to succeed. Does he, Yuan Benchu, really think Dong Zhuo is the Yellow Turban army?"

"The troops under Dong Zhuo are all elites. I don't look down on the world, but in today's world, besides the army in my Lord's hands, most of the others are probably newly recruited strong men."

"As long as Dong Zhuo sends people to defend Hulao Pass, what is the possibility of the coalition breaking through?"

Several generals were silent. Everyone knew Hulao Pass; it was absolutely the number one majestic pass in the world. If there was a batch of elites defending the pass, the difficulty of breaking through could be imagined.

"Strategist, if that's the case, wouldn't it be even more useless for my Lord?"

At this time, Chen Dao also raised doubts.

"Indeed, Strategist, you said the coalition cannot break through Hulao Pass. Does that mean you want my Lord to break through the pass alone?"

"Hehe! Of course not."

"First, whether it can be broken is a question. If my Lord attacks with full force, there is still a chance, but this will undoubtedly expose my Lord's strength, which is not a good thing for my Lord."

"This 'clearing the emperor's side' by Yuan Benchu is actually just a personal display show."

"Clearing the emperor's side and killing Dong Zhuo is just talk. Do they really dare to do it? Can they really do it?"

"Even if Hulao Pass is broken, so what? The Emperor is in Dong Zhuo's hands. If he gets anxious and uses the Emperor as a threat to kill him, then who can bear this responsibility?"

"This..."

Once Xi Zhicai's words came out, everyone reacted. It was true; the Emperor was in Dong Zhuo's hands. If they really attacked outside Luoyang City.

Would Dong Zhuo just surrender?

Putting themselves in his shoes, they would definitely not be willing either.

"But Dong Zhuo wouldn't dare to do that, right?"

"Why wouldn't he dare? Anyway, he is already being attacked by the world. Even if he kills the Emperor, it's just like that. He has hundreds of thousands of Xiliang border troops in his hands. At worst, he retreats to Xiliang. Could it be that someone will really fight him to the death?"

Perhaps the loyalists of the Divine Han would, but how many such people are there?

The restless ambition of the Yuan clan, even these martial generals could see it, and no one stood up to accuse Yuan Shao.

"So, this coalition clearing the emperor's side is an opportunity for my Lord to show part of his strength."

"As long as Dong Zhuo is not stupid, he won't fight the coalition to the death. He will definitely divide the coalition and will likely use official positions to lure the leaders of the coalition. At that time, my Lord can ask to be the Inspector of Xuzhou."

"Inspector of Xuzhou!"

Everyone, hearing this, was shocked. If my Lord really became the Inspector of Xuzhou, it would be different.

Prefect and Inspector, the latter is definitely bigger.

Controlling the power of a whole province, just imagining it is exciting.

Everyone following Su Fan naturally wanted to be enfeoffed as a marquis and general, bringing honor to their ancestors. Everyone also understood a bit about their Lord's ambition.

"My Lord, this subordinate is willing to be the vanguard."

Zang Ba was the smartest. After hearing Xi Zhicai's words, he was the first to ask for battle.

"My Lord, this subordinate is also willing."

Other generals also hurriedly asked for battle.

Looking at the fighting passion aroused by the generals, Su Fan smiled and nodded, then looked at Cheng Yu and said: "Master Zhongde, do you think what Zhicai just said is feasible?"

"Hmm! What Zhicai said makes some sense. I also estimate that the coalition will not succeed. Their hearts are not unified, and all parties will inevitably have their own ulterior motives. At that time, my Lord must be careful of other people's calculations."

"Dong Zhuo will inevitably divide the coalition. If my Lord wants to be the Inspector of Xuzhou, he must show his strength; otherwise, Dong Zhuo will not give it."

"This requires a degree. Showing too much strength will not only make those coalition forces wary, but also make Dong Zhuo wary, which is not good. Conversely, if Dong Zhuo looks down on you, he will naturally not let my Lord get his wish."

Cheng Yu was worthy of being a deep-thinking person and soon reminded him.

"Master Zhongde's words are very true."