As the leader of the coalition forces, Yuan Shao thought that Luoyang should be in charge from the beginning, but due to various reasons, Luoyang was occupied by the powerful Northern Army. In this regard, although Yuan Shao didn't say anything, he harbored resentment in his heart. It was for this reason that Yuan Shao would accept Cao Cao's proposal before. However, just as Yuan Shao was about to work with Cao Cao to put the established plan into practice, Chen Chu's envoy suddenly came to visit Yuan Shao.

At first glance, hearing that Chen Chu's envoy was coming, Yuan Shao felt both surprised and a little worried. At this moment, Yuan Shao's cowardly and unassertive character traits were revealed. He was so flustered that he didn't know what to do.

However, Yuan Shao finally met with Chen Chu's envoy. When the envoy explained his intentions, Yuan Shao couldn't believe his ears, Chen Chu actually wanted to give Luoyang to him.

After some polite words, the envoy handed over the letter written by Chen Chu to Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao immediately took it apart and took a closer look, in the letter, Chen Chu praised Yuan Shao very much, and put his posture low between the lines, which made Yuan Shao feel very good, and Yuan Shao immediately left all the things agreed with Cao Cao behind.

Originally, Yuan Shao placed two columns of burly warriors in the big tent, ready to give the other party a dismount depending on the situation. However, after reading Chen Chu's letter, Yuan Shao immediately drove out all the superfluous people in the big tent.

Afterwards, Yuan Shao took the messenger's hand very affectionately and asked about Chen Chu's situation in the tone of an elder.

Next, the two discussed some detailed issues in a very harmonious atmosphere. Soon the two sides reached a consensus.

Afterwards, due to the repeated advice of Chen Chu's envoys, and also due to Yuan Shao's own considerations, Yuan Shao did not disclose the slightest rumor of this matter to any other princes. So a few days later, when Chen Chu's expeditionary army was about to leave, and Yuan Shao was preparing to take Luoyang, Cao Cao was still in the dark, and he was still worried about Chen Chu's movements.

As soon as Chen Chu made a move, Cao Cao's first thought was Yuan Shao, so he immediately sent someone to inform Yuan Shao and asked for coordinated action to deal with possible situations.

But the person sent back said that Yuan Shao didn't take it seriously at all, but Yuan Shao's military camp was busy and seemed to be preparing something.

Cao Cao frowned, very annoyed by Yuan Shao's reaction, and at the same time puzzled by the situation in Yuan Shao's barracks.

"Fengxiao, what the hell is this Yuan Benchu doing?"

Guo Jia didn't answer immediately, but frowned and thought about it. Cao Cao and the others all looked at Guo Jia, waiting for his judgment.

After a moment, Guo Jia's face suddenly showed a shocked expression. I saw Guo Jia clasping his fists towards Cao Cao, and said urgently: "Lord, Chen Chu and Yuan Shao suddenly made moves at the same time, I'm afraid it's not a coincidence!" Cao

Cao was shocked when he heard this, and he immediately understood what Guo Jia meant. Feng Xiao, are you saying that Yuan Shao and Chen Chu may have joined forces?! This, how is this possible!? Cao Cao exclaimed in disbelief.

Others also found it hard to believe this statement, so Xun You said to Guo Jia: "Fengxiao, this is unlikely!" Judging from the current situation, how can Chen Chu and Yuan Shao unite! Yuan Shao's actions in the camp may be Yuan Shao's reaction to Chen Chu! Like we're not preparing for the unexpected right now!

Cao Cao nodded approvingly, then looked at Guo Jia to see how he explained.

I saw Guo Jia shake his head and said with a worried face: "If Yuan Shao is targeting Chen Chu, then why did he take a perfunctory attitude towards us when we expressed the same will to him?" Why does he want to hide his current moves? Although Yuan Shao is a scheming person, he is self-aware, and he can't arrogantly think that just with the strength in his hands at this time, he can fight against the brave and warlike Northern Army! If he wanted to deal with Chen Chu, he was afraid that he would take the initiative to come to us as soon as he found out that Chen Chu was moving, because he understood that only the two of us could fight against Chen Chu by uniting the two of us. And Yuan Shao didn't do this, there was only one reasonable explanation for his behavior, that is, he already had some secret agreement with Chen Chu. "

Guo Jia's analysis is very detailed and reasonable. After hearing this, the faces of everyone present changed greatly. However, Xun You still had doubts, "Feng Xiao's analysis is very reasonable, but there is a question in this, how did Chen Chu persuade Yuan Shao to join forces with him to deal with our princes?"

Of course, Guo Jia also considered this, "There are many methods, and the simplest and most effective is inducement." It's just that what I haven't figured out now is, what kind of conditions did Chen Chu give to make Yuan Shao willing to unite with him? "。 Guo Jia frowned, obviously still thinking about this question.

What Yuan Shao hopes most at present is to control Luoyang, could it be that the condition given by Chen Chu is to give up control of Luoyang! Guo Jia subconsciously shook his head, he didn't believe that Chen Chu could have such courage. So what exactly is it? Guo Jia's head wanted to explode, but he couldn't think of a reason. Guo Jia didn't know that he had actually thought of it, but he didn't want to believe that analysis.

"No matter why Yuan Shao will unite with Chen Chu, at least this possibility exists, and we can't afford to guard against it. The order was given, and the whole army immediately marched and retreated to Bishui Pass to deal with the worst-case scenario. Cao Cao immediately decided.

Guo Jia nodded, for now, it can only be like this.

As soon as Cao Cao gave the order for the whole army to be marched out, the spies who were in charge of monitoring the movements of the Northern Army hurried back to report: "My lord, the 100,000 people in the camp outside the city of the Northern Army have been opened!" Gongsun Chan and Ma Teng's troops also set out together!

Cao Cao was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, "Are they coming to our side?" But

he didn't want the spies to shake his head and said: "No, the 100,000 people of the Northern Army and Gongsun Zan Ma Teng all went north, but they stopped outside the north gate of Luoyang. Cao

Cao was stunned for a moment, the other party's actions were completely different from what he imagined! What's going on? Chen Chu, what exactly does he want to do? As he spoke, Cao Cao naturally set his eyes on Guo Jia.

Guo Jia frowned, he couldn't understand what was going on with the other party's action?

"My lord, the current situation is unknown, it is better for our army to stay still." Guo Jia said to Cao Cao.

Cao Cao nodded, and then ordered: "Order all battalions to guard the gate of the wall, and at the same time closely monitor every move of the Northern Army." "

In the city, the 100,000 troops of the Northern Expedition have been assembled, and then under the leadership of Chen Chu and his generals, they lined up in a neat formation and walked towards the north gate.

At this time, the people of Luoyang City knew that Chen Chu and his Northern Expeditionary Army were leaving Luoyang. Under the deliberate guidance of well-intentioned people, the common people believed that Chen Chu did not want to see the common people of Luoyang suffer from the scourge of war before he would compromise with the aggressive Kwantung princes. The people were moved by this, and at the same time, they hated the Kwantung princes even more.

In the past, due to the bad performance of the soldiers of the Kwantung princes in Luoyang City, the people already had a grudge against the Kwantung princes, but Chen Chu's army left an excellent impression in the hearts of the people because of its strict military discipline and the punishment of the soldiers of the Kwantung princes who harmed the people.

Now Chen Chu would rather endure humiliation himself in order to protect the people from the scourge of war, and the Kwantung princes had to come to take Luoyang after not making an inch of success in the crusade against Dong Zhuo. Many people are indignant about Chen Chu, and they all hope that Chen Chu can continue to stay, it's a big deal!

The people are actually very easy to be satisfied, and as long as you meet their basic requirements, they will be willing to do anything for you.

However, not all people think this way. There were still many people in Luoyang City who were ecstatic after learning the news that Chen Chu was leaving. The vast majority of them are from the noble class.

After receiving the exact news that the Northern Army was leaving Luoyang, many scholars were preparing to celebrate. In fact, the reason why the scholars didn't like Chen Chu was not because Chen Chu had done anything unacceptable to them, but mainly because Chen Chu was not from a wealthy family.

When Chen Chu first entered Luoyang, in order to firmly control Luoyang, although he was strict in law enforcement, he also implemented some measures that were very beneficial to the scholar class. But because of Chen Chu's birth, the scholar class basically disdained Chen Chu. This became the internal reason why Chen Chu decided to give up Luoyang.

The people gathered around the streets, silent. Watching the well-groomed Northern Expeditionary Army slowly leave, many people showed a reluctant look.

Chen Chu rode on a war horse and led the army to the north gate, at this time the north gate was crowded with people, Chen Chu and his soldiers could not continue to advance at all, so they had to stop temporarily.

At this moment, an old man suddenly knelt down in front of him and shouted to see the general of the expedition. After Chen Chu learned of the situation, he hurriedly asked someone to bring him up.

The old man was dry and thin, with a bit of an ostrich on his back, and his beard and hair were all white.

"Old man, you want to see me, but is there something wrong?" Chen Chu asked with a pleasant face.

The old man didn't answer immediately, and suddenly knelt down, "General, we know that you are willing to submit to those Kwantung princes for the sake of our people!" You don't have to be like this, if the Kwantung princes dare to use force, although they are old, they are willing to fight this old bone to help the general defend the city! The old man was very excited, and his eyes were a little red.

Before Chen Chu could react, the surrounding people also knelt down together, "General, please stay!" Then

there was a quiet silence where the needles fell. Everyone looked at Chen Chu with longing in their eyes, hoping that he would nod.

All the soldiers and strategists under Chen Chu were all so moved that they couldn't help themselves, and everyone was proud, and they were extremely proud to be a member of the Northern Expeditionary Army and to follow under the command of Chen Chu, the general of the Northern Expedition.

Chen Chu was also moved, but at the same time a little guilty and a little helpless.

Chen Chu turned over and dismounted and came to the old man and helped the old man up. Looking at the old and eager face in front of him, Chen Chuzhen didn't know what to say.

Chen Chu sighed, "Old man, why are you doing this?" Then he looked around and said, "Everyone, get up and listen to me." The

people looked at each other and then stood up.

"If our army does not leave today, it is bound to fight with the Kwantung princes in Luoyang, which will definitely make the lives of the people of Luoyang miserable. That's something I don't want to see. What's more, the alliance of princes outside Luoyang City is also a Han army, how can I meet them because of a little disagreement! "

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