The most powerful general in the Three Kingdoms

Gongsun Zan hated Zhou Cheng and felt that Zhou Cheng had tricked him.

However, Wen Sheng frequently visited Tian Kai, Yan Gang and others.

Tian Kai, Yan Gang and others were all important generals under Gongsun Zan. Although their attitudes were not enough to influence Gongsun Zan's decision, they had followed Gongsun Zan for many years, and Gongsun Zan would still listen to their ideas.

Later, Wen Sheng visited Gongsun Xu again.

Gongsun Xu also met with Wen Sheng.

After Gongsun Xu saw Wen Sheng, he said to his face:"Sir, do you know that my father hates treacherous people the most?"

Wen Sheng replied:"General Baima is a loyal and righteous man. I know this."

Gongsun Xu asked:"Since I know my father Loyalty, why betrayal?"

Wen Sheng replied calmly:"If my lord hadn't captured Shanggu, your father and son would have been killed by Liu Bo'an."

Wen Sheng knew that he was wrong, but he didn't intend to discuss a topic that was not good for him. , and argued with Gongsun Xu, so he cleverly changed the topic.

Gongsun Xu coldly snorted:"Liu Bo'an is a mediocre person, why should my father be afraid?"

Wen Sheng replied:"Although General Baima is a hero, Liu Bo'an is a shepherd in Youzhou, and all foreign tribes such as Xianbei and Wuhuan are attached to him. , the aristocratic families, wealthy families, and people in Youzhou all remember his kindness. If your father kills him, disaster will happen. The hearts of the people must be towards Liu Bo'an's son. If the people are not loyal, they will worry about the rear if they go to war." The biggest advantage of Gongsun Zan and Gongsun Xu is their army. Although Gongsun Zan's army is not large, each one is brave and good at fighting.

Since Gongsun Zan's army and horses fought against Xianbei and Wuhuan all year round and were extremely powerful, it was understandable that Gongsun Xu looked down on Liu Yu and others.

But Wen Sheng's words also pointed out Gongsun Zan's weakness.

That means the 'popular sentiment' is not attached to it.

Without the support of the people, Gongsun Zan's troops alone can temporarily defeat Xian Yufu, Xian Yuyin and others, but if he wants to conquer them, his city will inevitably be empty.

If aristocratic families or wealthy families in the city rebelled, then Gongsun Zan would be without food, grass, and supplies.

In some aspects, Gongsun Zan and Zhou Cheng are similar. The army can fight, but it cannot be welcomed by the people.

As for the aristocratic family, it is even less likely that they will support Gongsun Zan.

……

Gongsun Xu and Wen Sheng chatted all morning, and then Gongsun Xu went to Gongsun Zan and relayed the conversation between Wen Sheng and him.

At this time, Gongsun Zan was considering an audience with Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao now sent an envoy to Youzhou. According to what the envoy revealed, he had already reported to the court and recommended Gongsun Zan as the shepherd of Youzhou.

Gongsun Zan dared to kill Liu Yuyi, and the powerful people of the family scolded him, and the people of Youzhou also hated him.

Only Yuan Shao supported him, which made Gongsun Zan relatively at ease.

Gongsun Zan said:"We will talk about other things when we see Yuan Benchu's envoy tomorrow."

Although Wen Sheng came early, Wen Sheng was not in a hurry to meet Gongsun Zan.

Instead, he was lobbying the people around Gongsun Zan.

Of course, this is not a secret. Tian Kai, Yan Gang and others have also reported it.

……

Gongsun Zan agreed to meet Guo Tu.

As soon as Guo Tugu met, he praised Gongsun Zan for his bravery.

Wear it a thousand times, but flattery never wears it.

Gongsun Zan was not disgusted, so he said to Guo Tu:"Why did I send you here this time?" Guo Tu replied:"Reporting to Duke Ming, my lord wants to attack the Zhou thieves, but the Zhou thieves are too powerful. Relying on Duke Ming's courage, my lord is willing to send troops to Yanmen, and Duke Ming to send troops to Liaodong, to jointly attack Zhou's thieves."

To send troops to Yanmen and Liaodong is to attack Zhou Cheng's rear.

Yuan Shao also figured out that Zhou Cheng's weakness was in Zhou Cheng's rear.

As for the location of Zhou Cheng's base camp, Yuan Shao has also found out.

Just attacking Zhou Cheng's base camp requires powerful cavalry.

Therefore, Yuan Shao needed the help of Gongsun Zan's white horse Yi Cong.

Gongsun Zan said:"The civil strife in Youzhou has not been settled, and this matter needs to be discussed again."

Guo Tushi bowed and stepped aside for the time being.

As soon as Guo Tu left, Gongsun Yue said:"Brother, I joined forces with Yuan Benchu ​​to attack the Zhou bandit camp. I heard that there are money, food, and countless women in the Zhou bandit camp. If you can seize it,……"

Gongsun Fan shook his head and said:"Brother, the Zhou thieves are powerful. There are no less than 100,000 troops and horses left to guard the camp, and most of them are cavalry. And we have no deep hatred against the Zhou thieves. If the Zhou thieves lose the camp, The money, grain, and women will be retaliated with all one's strength. With the bravery of Zhou Cheng's thieves, we in Youzhou may not be able to withstand his wrath."

Gongsun Yue coveted Zhou Cheng's money, grain, and women.

Gongsun Fan, on the other hand, was afraid of Zhou Cheng's bravery and military prowess.

Although Gongsun Zan was reckless, Gongsun Zan still understood Zhou Cheng's strength.

In these years, Zhou Cheng conquered the south and the north, conquering all the attacks and winning every battle. Zhou Cheng's bravery and the strength of his troops were known all over the world.

Moreover, Gongsun Zan still has the mess in Youzhou to clean up.

Xian Yufu, Xian Yuyin, Yan Rou and others all supported Liu Yu's son.

The Xianbei and Wuhuan people also plundered everywhere under the banner of avenging Liu Yu.

Gongsun Zan still has many problems to solve. How can he think of dealing with Zhou Cheng together with Yuan Shao?

At this time, Tian Kai came in and said,"Envoy Zhou Cheng asks to see him."

If he didn't come earlier or later, he must wait until Yuan Shao's envoy had just left before he came to see Gongsun Zan?

Gongsun Zan squinted his eyes and said,"Bring him to see me."

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