I Can Control My Ancestors-Chapter 184 - 5: Kyushu in Turmoil, Four Seas Boiling

Chapter 184: Chapter 5: Kyushu in Turmoil, Four Seas Boiling

The winds of change rise across the land.

Yuan Shao’s actions are certainly not on a whim.

For him, among the surrounding regions of Youzhou, Yan Province, Qing Province, and Bingzhou State, only Lu Zhi of Qing Province has shown the most disrespect towards him.

—The gratitude gifts from Cao Cao have never ceased;

Although Gongsun Zan appears to have an ambiguous attitude towards him, Gongsun Zan now has Liu Yuu as an opponent.

As for Ding Yuan of Bingzhou State, although his reputation has been growing recently, and it’s said he has fierce generals under his command,

Yuan Shao doesn’t seem to care much.

How fierce can a fierce general be?

He has no shortage of great generals under his own command; what is there to fear?

Moreover, there is constant rebellion within Bingzhou State.

Ding Yuan has not even been able to resolve these rebel troops and is therefore of no concern.

Lu Zhi, however, is different. Lu Zhi’s reputation is too high, especially since he once followed Gu Xi, which made his fame spread far and wide.

In any case, for Yuan Shao, he cannot let such a person continue to develop.

Won’t accept his recruitment?

Then he must die!

This is Yuan Shao’s current confidence!

—In the second year of Han Xing, April.

Yuan Shao officially used the name of the court to declare the crimes of Lu Zhi.

Summoning the lords from all directions to join him in attacking Qing Province.

The news spread, shocking the whole world!

Yuan Shao’s first military move seemed to press a certain switch, and the lords who were already restless on all sides burst into flames of war.

Gongsun Zan naturally would not heed Yuan Shao’s decree.

After all, Lu Zhi was his mentor; whether publicly or privately, he could not possibly aid Yuan Shao at this time.

But neither could he help Lu Zhi.

He had no choice, as the conflict between him and Liu Yuu had reached an irreconcilable point.

Their personalities and attitudes towards the common people were fundamentally incompatible.

Moreover, the great distance from Youzhou to Qing Province, obstructed by Jizhou State, made it impossible to act.

He intended to take this opportunity to destroy Liu Yuu and seize control of all power in Youzhou for himself.

Cao Cao certainly could not wholeheartedly help Yuan Shao either.

It could be said that among the lords from all sides, Cao Cao is the most clear-headed person now.

He is using the court and Yuan Shao’s power to fully develop his own forces.

But unlike Gongsun Zan,

his situation and geographical location determined he could not easily shirk involvement.

However, at this time,

Cao Cao’s heroism was revealed.

He sent someone to Langya County to find Liu Bei, wanting to stage a grand play with Liu Bei, allowing both sides to avoid the current confrontation.

After all, Liu Bei is Lu Zhi’s disciple.

No matter what, he cannot avoid participating in this battle.

This indeed is a good strategy.

It can avoid risk without completely falling out with the currently popular Yuan Shao.

If it were any other person, they would probably agree with Cao Cao.

But Liu Bei is different.

With a loud "bang,"

Liu Bei slammed the table in front of him, his face full of anger as he rebuked the envoy sent by Cao Cao: "The Yuan Clan has plunged the nation into chaos and used a false emperor to slander my teacher for rebellion."

"Your lord Cao Cao, as the Governor of Yan Province, has long benefited from imperial grace. It would be fine if he did not rid the nation of traitors."

"But to even wish for me, Liu Xuande, to collude with him?"

Liu Bei’s face was full of indignation, and without listening to what the envoy had to say, he immediately had him driven out.

The atmosphere within the hall was extremely heavy.

"Yun Chang, Yide, prepare the army. I will personally lead the troops to Qing Province to aid Master Lu."

Liu Bei didn’t hesitate at all and immediately gave the order.

His strength is not weak now.

In this era, having a good reputation can win the support of powerful families.

And with their support, Liu Bei has the funds to recruit and organize troops.

Liu Bei’s reputation has always been good.

This reputation was earned by him during previous rebellions.

Otherwise, why would Yuan Shao try to recruit him?

"Lord Ming."

At this time, Chen Bo looked worried, saluted, and said: "In the current situation, Yuan Shao is powerful, and he carries the righteous cause of the court."

"Judging by the actions of the Yan Province Governor Cao Cao, he is determined to move against Qing Province."

"If we go now, wouldn’t it be risky?"

He is the representative of the Chen Clan of Langya and is naturally unwilling to let Liu Bei take such risks.

"Hmph! Yuan Shao slanders my mentor; how can I stand by and watch?"

Liu Bei immediately frowned and, somewhat displeased, looked at Chen Bo, saying: "No need to persuade further; I have made my decision."

Upon hearing this, the crowd couldn’t help but sigh in resignation.

But Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, and other great generals were very supportive of Liu Bei’s attitude.

The entire Liu Bei camp immediately sprang into action.

Meanwhile, Yuan Shu allowed his so-called elder brother to continue expanding.

He has always been a highly ambitious person.

Facing the current situation in the world, he had long harbored inappropriate thoughts and was certainly not willing to fall behind others.

He initially planned to indirectly control the entire Jingzhou State through Sun Jian.

This was also why he appointed Sun Jian as Governor of Changsha.

But Liu Biao’s combat power surprised him.

For now, he has not yet reached the point of being unable to control the local clans of Jingzhou.

In such circumstances, Yuan Shu quickly made adjustments and reconciled with Liu Biao.

He ceded Changsha, allowing Sun Jian to advance into Yu Province and continue expanding his influence.

Meanwhile, Huangfu Song was fighting in Liangzhou State alongside Ma Teng, Han Sui, and former subordinates of Dong Zhuo like Li Jue and Guo Si.

Gu Wei had already helped him set clear strategic goals.

That was to gather the strength of one state and wait for a change in times.

For a time, clouds rose all around the land.

War spread once again throughout the Great Han, and it was far more severe than the previous Yellow Turban Rebellion!

A rebellion was just a rebellion;

Now, however, the lords and governors from all directions actively engaged in assaults!

Luoyang. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

When Liu Dai heard this series of news, he was utterly stunned.