Chapter 867: Reaction (Thanks to 'Jiangnan Myth' for the Million Reward)
Chapter 867: Reaction (Thanks to 'Jiangnan Myth' for the Million Reward)
September 25, 2017
Jizhou, Julu, County Governor's Mansion.
As the closest place to Bohai, Yuan Shao received the impeachment memorial from Yuan Hong, his face turning pale. This unexpected surprise was significant, leaving him overwhelmed.
No one was a fool, and Yuan Shao understood the purpose behind Yuan Hong's memorial. Initially, Yuan Shao hadn't paid much attention to Yuan Hong, considering him merely an outsider relying on the Yuan family's influence. In Yuan Shao's eyes, Yuan Hong was nothing more than a dog that couldn't stay put.
However, what Yuan Shao didn't anticipate was that this restless dog would turn the tables with such a decisive move.
Yuan Shao had planned to stay in Jizhou for a while, gradually using the Yuan family's power to take over Yuan Hong's foundation. Although Yuan Hong had some skills, the Yuan family's power was undeniable.
Compared to Yuan Hong, Yuan Shao was the true heir of the Yuan family. As soon as he arrived in Jizhou, the local aristocratic families immediately rallied behind him. With these forces at his disposal, Yuan Shao could not only take over Yuan Hong's foundation but also establish a solid foothold for himself.
Unfortunately, Yuan Hong reacted swiftly, sending out the impeachment memorial against Dong Zhuo.
At this moment, a dilemma emerged before Yuan Shao. Should he respond to this memorial or not?
If he responded, he would have to leave Jizhou, and his attempt to seize Yuan Hong's foundation would likely face obstacles and might even lead to his downfall. But if he didn't respond, the blow to his reputation would be immense.
The reason he could gather so many talented individuals in a short time was not only due to his prestigious background as a descendant of the Yuan family but also, more importantly, the reputation he had built up in Luoyang by standing up to Dong Zhuo and the 'Yue Dan Ping'. If he backed down at this moment, it would be game over for him.
Therefore, Yuan Shao's seemingly difficult choice was, in fact, no choice at all. He had no option but to respond to the memorial.
However, even though Yuan Shao decided to respond to this impeachment coalition, he had no intention of abandoning Jizhou. He realized that in these turbulent times, nothing was more important than a stable rear base. So, when he received the impeachment memorial, he immediately gathered all the strategists under his command.
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Yuzhou, Chenliu, County Governor's Mansion.
Cao Cao received the impeachment memorial sent by his subordinate from Bohai and carefully read it before passing it to the young man beside him.
"This is well-written. It makes me want to unsheathe my sword and slay Dong Zhuo. Indeed, a talented writer!"
"It's a pity that the purpose of this memorial isn't to impeach Dong Zhuo." The young man, having read the memorial, shook his head, seemingly aware of the situation in Jizhou. "It's even more unfortunate that we're a step too late."
In reality, if Yuan Hong had sent the memorial two days later, or even just one day later, Cao Cao would have already sent out his own memorial.
Their memorial had been written by the young man before him, and they had just finished it and handed it to Cao Cao for review before sending it out. But Yuan Hong's memorial had already arrived a step ahead.
Because of this, the young man felt some regret. If their memorial had been sent, Cao Cao's reputation would have skyrocketed, and his future development would have been much smoother. But unfortunately, someone had beaten them to it.
Unlike the young man, Cao Cao didn't show much disappointment regarding this matter, at least not outwardly.
"This doesn't matter. Regardless of their intentions, with this memorial, Dong Zhuo's impeachment is a done deal. Now, the most important thing is to capture that rebel Dong Zhuo. Young man, you'll be in charge of Chenliu for the next period."
Indeed, the young man before Cao Cao was none other than Xun Yu, who had abandoned Lu Hai Kong and come from Bingzhou.
One might wonder whether it was Cao Cao's charismatic appeal or the power of the system's plot restoration, but in the end, Xun Yu chose to leave Lu Hai Kong and join Cao Cao.
However, in the original history, Xun Yu's ending was rather tragic. But would this time be different?
Regarding this, Xun Yu had no idea, and at this moment, he didn't want to think about such messy things. In his view, in this chaotic era, he needed to find a wise lord to assist in sweeping across the land and restoring the Han dynasty.
Title: The Young Master's Decision
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In Cao Cao's eyes, Lu HaiKong was not as worthy of his support as compared to Xi Zhi Cai.
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As Cao Cao observed Xi Zhi Cai's preparation for the impeachment memorial against Dong Zhuo, he received the memorial from Bohai Governor Yuan Hong.
Upon seeing the memorial, Xi Zhi Cai stood up, holding a plaque in his hands. A short-legged creature with fluttering eyes looked at Xi Zhi Cai, assuming he wanted to play with it. However, Xi Zhi Cai snatched the plaque from the creature, immediately contacting Lu HaiKong through the plaque.
"Zhi Cai?" Lu HaiKong asked, his voice tired.
Xi Zhi Cai nodded, preparing to explain the situation.
"Someone sent the impeachment memorial, right?" Lu HaiKong spoke first.
"Yes," Xi Zhi Cai confirmed, recalling Lu HaiKong's identity. "What do you plan to do about it? Will you participate?"
The plaque remained silent for a moment before Lu HaiKong's voice echoed again.
"What's the situation with Dong Zhuo? Has he given his word about Yue Er's marriage?"
"No," Xi Zhi Cai shook his head. "It seems he has other plans."
"No? Then send someone to deal with it. Let Meng Qi take a thousand cavalry to show our stance. That should be enough."
Lu HaiKong's action was a way to express his attitude, a stance that was meant for both Dong Zhuo and the lords of the realm.
However, this stance, while it might be foolish for others to use, held no such concerns for Lu HaiKong.
One reason was Lu HaiKong's formidable power, and another was that Lu HaiKong had just returned from Qing Jun Ce's side, and his situation was different from others. If Dong Zhuo were to make a move now, Lu HaiKong would be the one to challenge him.
In this situation, sending Meng Qi with a thousand cavalry was just right.
Xi Zhi Cai nodded, and the plaque on the other end spoke again.
"Additionally, I might not be able to get away for a while. Leave the Bohai affairs to you. If anything comes up, just handle it!" Lu HaiKong said, and the communication ended.
Xi Zhi Cai's face revealed a hint of worry, but he didn't let this emotion show on his face for long. He was well aware that besides worry, there were other matters to attend to.
(End of Chapter)
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