Although Qin Feng intended to draw Ding Yuan in, he didn't actually want Lu Bu to fight.
After all,
What if that fellow, to show himself off, defeats the Yellow Turbans in one battle?
How would he play then?
Winter was approaching, and Liaodong would be a world of ice and snow.
Farming?
Farming what nonsense!
Therefore,
Qin Feng's task was simple.
That is, to prolong this war that shouldn't have existed for as long as possible.
It would be even better if both sides were dragged down.
Thus,
As Ding Yuan was speechless, Qin Feng stood up and said:
"Everyone, since the Yellow Turban rebels are seeking death, I, Qin, will not shy away!"
"How about I take the vanguard this time?"
"This..."
Everyone, who had been somewhat disappointed by Ding Yuan's interference, was stunned by this.
This was possible?
What a good person!
Never in history had a commander-in-chief eagerly volunteered to be the vanguard.
That was a matter of life and death!
Did they really think the Yellow Turban rebels were easy to bully?
Even if you could kill one of them with a single strike, you couldn't withstand their sheer numbers.
And they were all fearless to the point of death!
If one died, another would step on his corpse and chop at you.
It was outrageous!
If not for this situation, why would Huangfu Song and the others have been defeated?
That was the Northern Army's Five Regiments!
The elite troops of the Great Han!
Even at the end of the Han Dynasty, they were elite troops capable of fighting foreign races ten to one.
And the result?
They were directly defeated by a group of Yellow Turban rebels who were fueled by adrenaline.
At this point, if you underestimate the Yellow Turban rebels, you might be the next to die.
Thinking of this,
Looking at Qin Feng, who walked out of the command tent with his chest held high, Huangfu Song and the others said with some concern:
"Teacher Lu, shouldn't we remind Governor Qin? What if he is defeated..."
"Wouldn't that be perfect?"
Before Lu Zhi could speak, Yuan Shao next to him smiled and explained in a low voice:
"Whether he wins or loses, we will be in an invincible position!"
"If he is defeated, we can take the opportunity to arrest him!"
"Then, in Youzhou, to fight for power and profit, they will definitely have no intention of rebelling."
"And with a little effort, we can win over some generals."
"And if he doesn't lose..."
"It doesn't matter either!"
"After all, whether it's the Yellow Turbans or the Qin rebels, they are all targets for us to eliminate!"
"It makes no difference which one we eliminate first!"
"What do you all say?"
"This..."
Listening to Yuan Shao's analysis, everyone looked at him differently.
He was also a cunning old fox!
When he first stepped forward to show his goodwill, they thought he was on Qin Feng's side.
But looking at him now?
As expected of the most outstanding disciple of the Yuan family!
So,
After a brief silence, a torrent of flattery poured out.
Meanwhile, Liu Bei, who had been ignored at first, suddenly interjected:
"Everyone, if you want to capture the Qin rebel, be sure to arrange for more people!"
"His martial prowess is terrifying!"
"Really!"
"Oh?"
Glancing at the earnest Liu Bei, Yuan Shao asked teasingly:
"According to Governor Liu, is that Qin Feng a seasoned general on the battlefield?"
"That's right!"
"This..."
Yuan Shao was surprised that Liu Bei dared to admit it, his tone faltered, and he turned to look at the crowd around him.
"Do you believe him?"
"Haha..."
"How is that possible?"
"With his tendency to be inseparable from women wherever he goes, even if his martial prowess were unparalleled, he would be drained by all that beauty!"
"..."
Listening to the constant mockery around him, Liu Bei felt like spitting blood.
Were these people all idiots?
Just arrange for more people!
Even if it wasn't needed, it would only be a waste of food.
Why act like they were being killed by their parents?
Was it that serious?
Fortunately,
Lu Zhi, who was Liu Bei's teacher, seeing him being mocked, quickly stepped forward to smooth things over:
"Xuan De is simply offering his good intentions. Even if he is wrong, it is only a waste of manpower."
"But if the Qin rebel really escapes, then our Great Han will truly be in trouble!"
"Hmph~!"
Hearing Lu Zhi speak up to mediate, Yuan Shao snorted and said no more.
But in his heart, he took note of Liu Bei's name.
Trying to undermine me, huh?
Just you wait!
When I control the Yuan family, I'll see who dares to go against me!
Alright!
It turned out that,
The reason Yuan Shao lost to Old Cao in history was largely due to his personality, accounting for eighty percent.
Too proud!
Perhaps because he was the eldest son of a concubine of the Yuan family, he cared too much about what others thought of him.
After all,
The better he performed, the more it proved he was stronger than Yuan Shu.
As for those who said he wasn't outstanding?
They were blind!
Just like Liu Bei, whom he had just noted down, was also blind.
Didn't you see that I was putting on a show?
What are you interrupting for?
It would have been better if you had waited until I had enjoyed the compliments before undermining me.
So impatient?
What do you want to express?
That you, a governor who only knows how to flee, are smarter than all of us?
Heh,
Too much!
...
Qin Feng, who was already assembling his troops, was unaware of what had happened in the command tent.
He was still hesitating.
Should he start acting immediately upon seeing the Yellow Turbans, or should he greet their leader first?
After a moment of thought,
When the army had formed ranks in the camp, Qin Feng finally made up his mind.
He would greet them first!
Why?
Because acting directly carried risks!
What if those Yellow Turbans, not knowing their limits, injured his soldiers?
In that case, even for revenge, he would have to annihilate the Yellow Turban rebels.
So,
Before Qin Feng's army set out, several fast horses had already galloped towards Hulao Pass, where the Yellow Turbans were spotted.
Of course!
Acting also required skill!
Just like now,
If someone else wanted to pretend to be in a hurry, they would probably dawdle in the camp for a long time before coming out.
But Qin Feng was different.
From the time the army assembled to the entire army setting off, it took him less than an hour.
This stimulated everyone in the command tent immensely.
What is an elite force?
This is it!
For their armies, let alone setting off in an hour, being able to assemble in half a day was considered fast.
"Damn it!"
"Where did he get so many elites from?"
As the scout finished reporting, Yuan Shao's eyes were reddening with envy.
He was a descendant of the Yuan family, who had held high office for four generations!
Who in the Great Han, except for the Crown Prince, could be as noble as him?
Why could that Qin rebel have such elites, while he could only be in the allied forces, taking orders?
This was unfair!
Unfortunately,
Yuan Shao's outcry went unanswered, and instead, it aroused Lu Zhi's vigilance.
"None of them are easy to deal with!"
"What a pity!"
Hearing the report from his subordinates, Lu Zhi made a decision in his heart.
"Whether the Yellow Turbans can be eliminated this time or not, we must not let this fellow Qin Feng return to Youzhou!"
"Even if the entire allied army is wiped out, so what?"
"After all..."
"None of these people who came under the banner of defending the emperor are good people!"