The crowd spoke up once again.
Liu Dai’s eyes grew increasingly brighter, but his face showed a helpless expression. He nodded slowly and said, "Since everyone holds in such high regard, I, Liu Dai, will no longer be modest."
"Rest assured, everyone."
"Once we break into Luoyang, I will report to the world and recount your contributions in supporting the Emperor."
This was a promise of future benefits to everyone present.
Liu Dai, this imperial commissioner.
In the current situation, he still had to consider the sentints of the local noble families.
Indeed, upon hearing these words.
The smiles on the faces of people in the tent grew even more pronounced.
Though Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu said little, the Yuan Clan of Runan would not be forgotten.
Under such circumstances, Yuan Shao was nominated as the deputy leader of the alliance.
Afterward, the group finally began to discuss military operations.
Yuan Shu was genuinely displeased.
It was one thing to give the leadership position to Liu Dai, the imperial relative, as it benefited everyone.
But why should the deputy leadership position go to Yuan Shao?
He was the legitimate son of the Yuan Clan.
And Yuan Shao was rely the illegitimate son of the Yuan Clan!
This was partly due to their personalities.
Yuan Shao was fond of making connections with heroes and had deep ties with various noble families during the rebellion.
In contrast, Yuan Shu was fond of the chivalrous lifestyle.
He enjoyed luxury and was younger than Yuan Shao.
Naturally, this created a gap between them.
But how could he tolerate being so overlooked?
Seeing the others discuss military matters, he sneered and said, "I have a fierce general under my command who can serve as the vanguard."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, everyone imdiately looked at Yuan Shu.
"Who is this person you speak of, Gonglu?" Liu Dai asked while looking at Yuan Shu.
However, Yuan Shu didn’t even glance at him. Only when the others joined in asking did he finally speak.
"This person is nad Sun Jian."
"He is a fierce general I recruited during the rebellion in Nanyang."
Yuan Shu proudly declared, "He can serve as the vanguard."
Speaking rights must be earned.
He wanted to make a na for himself.
Hearing this na, many people showed expressions of surprise.
Clearly, they had heard of Sun Jian’s bravery and were astonished that Yuan Shu managed to recruit such a valiant general.
Sun Jian already had so renown.
He was born into a humble family in Wu.
Through the policies proposed by Gu Xi during the rebellion, he repeatedly achieved remarkable exploits.
This incited Yuan Shu’s interest in recruiting him.
Using the na of the Yuan Clan, renowned for generations, he promised Sun Jian future support in climbing the official ladder.
In fact, they were not in a master-general relationship.
It was a partnership.
Sun Jian fought bandits while boosting both his and Yuan Shu’s reputations.
anwhile, Yuan Shu used his influence to provide him with supplies.
Sun Jian naturally followed Yuan Shu in this campaign to support the Emperor.
"It is that man," Liu Dai remarked without anger at Yuan Shu’s disregard, exclaiming, "The Yuan Clan truly lives up to its legacy of producing Three Ministers over four generations."
"Such reputation is truly enviable."
His words were sincere.
Though he currently held the title of Inspector of Yan Province, there were still dissenters within Yan Province.
This ti, he acted proactively, hoping to seize the opportunity to eliminate these opposing noble families.
Everyone agreed with this sentint wholeheartedly.
The vanguard’s choice was decided under these circumstances.
Subsequently, they also began to arrange the overall tactics.
In truth, to them, no elaborate tactics were needed.
Current events were not like the original history.
Gu Chen couldn’t magically conjure up troops; his strength was far from matching the original historical influence of Dong Zhuo.
Facing such a situation.
How could the coalition discuss tactics?
Undoubtedly, they planned to lead their large army directly forward.
...
—— In the third year of Zhao Ning, May.
The entire coalition began their assault on the city of Luoyang.
The present was entirely different from the original history.
The presence of the Gu Clan was enough to suppress all internal dissent, uniting them against external enemies.
This greatly enhanced the combat effectiveness of the entire coalition.
Hulao Pass.
Staring at the seemingly endless coalition outside the pass, Gu Chen’s expression also grew increasingly solemn.
The enemy’s numbers were indeed overwhelming!
If not for the natural fortress of Hulao Pass, with its interlocking mountains.
He might have retreated with his army directly.
Yet, even so, his current situation remained dire.
Maintaining morale was a pressing concern.
He was not Gu Xi.
He lacked the reputation of winning every battle.
Facing such a large enemy force would naturally affect morale, let alone the forthcoming battle that would surely shed countless blood.
He needed to find a way to stabilize his own army’s morale!
Outside the pass.
All the commanders fixed their eyes on the pass ahead, their gazes filled with eagerness.
Breaking through this pass would grant them direct access to Luoyang.
Anyone who could charge into Luoyang would gain unimaginable benefits!
"Wen Platform," Yuan Shu called with a faint smile.
"Can you break through this pass ahead?"
"Why not?"
Sun Jian behind him promptly replied in a loud voice, "Though the terrain is perilous, our forces are overwhelming, and their morale is inherently weaker."
"With unsteady morale, how can they achieve victory?"
"Good!" Yuan Shu was very satisfied and was about to instruct Sun Jian to lead the forces in an attack.
But Sun Jian shook his head directly, saying, "General, do not rush."
"Allow to send soone first to challenge them."
"Whether they choose to fight or not will cause their morale to drop further by three points!"
Having said that, he gestured with his hand. "Great Rong, do you dare to go challenge them?"
"Why wouldn’t I dare?" A loud voice instantly rang out.
In the next mont, Zu Mao, brandishing twin blades, charged straight towards the front of the pass, shouting, "Commander within the pass, do you dare to battle?"
He did not know who currently guarded the pass.
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