Chapter 334

Now that Yuan Shu had declared himself emperor, Sun Ce returned to his old trade, which naturally came easily.

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Yanzhou

Chen Liu City

After Cao Cao and Seeing Xun Yu consulted, they finally agreed to Gu Yi's "invitation to campaign against the pseudo-emperor."

For Cao Cao.

He had been coveting Yizhou for a long time.

Since this fellow Yuan Shu was courting death, Cao Cao might as well take these lands into his pocket.

For the Yizhou Yingchuan aristocratic group headed by Seeing Xun Yu.

Yizhou was considered their old nest.

Naturally, it was better to be under their own control.

Therefore.

Attacking Yuan Shu was imperative for Cao Cao.

Of course.

Imagination is beautiful.

Reality is often cruel.

With Gu Yi's strategy, how could he let Yizhou fall into Cao Cao's hands?

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Xuzhou

Peng Cheng Council Hall

After consultation, Tao Shang finally decided to join Gu Yi and accept the "invitation to campaign against the pseudo-emperor."

Tao Shang was Tao Qian's useless eldest son.

Tao Qian died in the Battle of Hulao Pass, and Tao Shang inherited Tao Qian's position and became the new master of Xuzhou.

But with Tao Shang's ability, it was completely insufficient to control Xuzhou.

Weak-willed and without his own opinions, he dared not even raise the slogan of avenging his father.

Now.

All affairs in Xuzhou, rather than saying Tao Shang was in charge.

It was better to say that Xuzhou generals Cao Bao, Xuzhou Assistant Mi Zhu, and Guangling Governor Chen Deng were presiding over them.

The relationship between the Xuzhou aristocrats and Yuan Shu was precarious.

It was mentioned earlier that Yuan Shu, as a member of the Yuan family, the head of the world's aristocrats, had betrayed the aristocratic class.

He often sent generals under his command, who were converted from mountain bandits and outlaws, to allow troops to plunder.

And the wealthy families they robbed, besides the Jiangdong aristocrats of Yangzhou, the wealthy Xuzhou aristocrats were naturally in this row.

Therefore.

Whether it was Mi Zhu, Chen Deng, or Cao Bao.

They all held a hostile attitude toward Yuan Shu.

Now that this fellow was courting death by declaring himself emperor, the Xuzhou aristocrats naturally wouldn't let go of this good opportunity to beat a drowning dog.

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Jingzhou

Xiangyang Council Hall

Liu Biao, Cai Mao, Kuai Yue, and others consulted.

And agreed to the "invitation to campaign against the pseudo-emperor" issued by Gu Yi.

Liu Biao's greatest advantage was seeking stability.

The reason he was able to become Inspector of Jingzhou was because of Dong Zhuo's appointment.

Unlike other Guandong warlords.

Liu Biao had always acknowledged the Han court controlled by Dong Zhuo and insisted on paying tribute every year.

Now.

Dong Zhuo's force was already in its prime.

Liu Biao had even less reason to oppose Gu Yi.

Besides that.

Liu Biao, as a Han royal relative, should oppose Yuan Shu's act of declaring himself emperor in reason and emotion.

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In the end, the several warlords of Guandong all accepted the "invitation to campaign against the pseudo-emperor" issued by Gu Yi.

And those small separatist warlords of Jiangdong.

Such as Zuo Rong, Yan Baihu, and Wang Lang, did not receive Gu Yi's invitation at all.

Shi Xie of Jiaozhou was also not within the scope of consideration this time.

These people were either too weak or too far away.

Sending people to send them invitations had no meaning at all.

Anyway, Gu Yi's goal was always the Guandong aristocratic group.

As for the likes of Shi Xie, Wang Lang, Yan Baihu, and Zuo Rong, they simply didn't have the strength to affect the changes in the world's pattern.

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And the person most confused about this matter.

Was Honey Water Brother, who was deceived into declaring himself emperor by Fa Zheng with a high-quality imitation Imperial Seal.

The scene of "spitting out food to welcome guests and the world returning to his heart" that he imagined did not appear.

Instead, the Yizhou aristocratic group and Nanyang aristocratic group under his rule were the first to sing against him.

Immediately after.

The news of Gu Yi gathering various warlords to "campaign against the pseudo-emperor" was sent to Honey Water Brother's imperial palace.

Regarding this, Honey Water Brother was furious.

He overturned the bowl of honey water that had just been poured on the table on the spot!

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