(1) Yuan Shao My leader Yuan, we have had at least three opportunities to eliminate Dong Zhuo since we formed the alliance, but you have missed them all. The first time was when I was waiting at the beginning of the alliance. I suggested taking advantage of Dong Zhuo's defenselessness and dividing our troops into five groups to attack Luoyang, but you didn't listen. The second time, I suggested taking advantage of Dong Zhuo's departure from seclusion to send out surprise troops to attack his rear camp. However, all the princes had their own secrets, fought for power and intrigue, and were unwilling to send troops. The third time was when Dong Zhuo moved westward. When I led my army to pursue him, you should have sent all your elite cavalry generals to support me, but you all stood still and I was defeated.
(2) The rise and fall of a country’s destiny is actually the will of God. If there were no troubled times, what would be a hero? Please imagine that in a peaceful and prosperous time, you could only be a mat weaver and a shoe seller, and I could only be a junior captain. It was precisely these three troubled times that allowed you and me to create this unparalleled history. Fame.
(3) I think: Nowadays it is impossible to secure the world, but it is possible to conquer the world. The way to conquer the world lies in power and strategy, and where power and strategy are achieved, talents will gather together. There are wise kings and capable ministers at the top, and elite soldiers and generals at the bottom.
(4) I am a little rash, but if I have tens of thousands of fine cavalry to support me, I will definitely be able to kill Dong Zhuo and return to the Holy Emperor. I should have regrouped, but unfortunately I couldn't continue the pursuit. When I came back, I saw that all the princes were cooking cattle and slaughtering sheep here, drinking and having fun. After this great defeat, I, Cao, have seen through your intentions. It can be seen that the princes are nominally trying to support the Han and suppress the thieves, but in fact they are all Seeking their own personal gain. Cao felt deeply ashamed and left now! ...
(5) Although this edict is a false edict, there is not a single sentence in the edict in Cao Cao's hand that the Holy One wanted to say but did not dare to say. Although this edict is false, it is more true than the real one. I predict that as soon as this edict comes out, the thieves will be frightened and the heroes will rise up.
(6) Did the emperor really grant you the edict against thieves? Of course not, but I can draft an edict for the emperor. Although it is fake, sometimes it works better than the real thing. Isn't Cao's edict more emperor-like than the real edict? ! Cao Cao said proudly: I not only issued the edict on behalf of the emperor, but also formulated a strategy to eliminate the thieves.
(7) Because I have prepared a great gift for the eighteen princes, and this is what is most important to them. It is worth more than a hundred thousand soldiers, the emperor's edict. Think about it, everyone, the eighteen princes have everything, including soldiers and horses, food, grass, and ordnance, but they lack the imperial edict necessary to fight against thieves. Without this, how can they act righteously to fight against thieves? Why are they commanding the world? Aren't their reputations unfair and their words inconsistent? And I just came out of the capital, and I am the only one who can bring out the emperor's secret edict. In other words, only I, Cao Cao, and the eighteen princes can be considered justified, and the allies can be considered righteous.
(8) Think about it, everyone, these eighteen princes are all powerful men, and they have tens of thousands of soldiers and horses. How can we have such a small number of family members to dominate among the many princes? A place? But if we don't have a place, even if we defeat Dong Zhuo, what will we get? These princes originally wanted to compete for officials and cities. Who would take us seriously? A wise man thinks far ahead and knows the smallest things.
(9) Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world, so why bother?
(10) It is unfortunate to be born in troubled times, but if we can turn chaos into order, wouldn’t it be a great blessing among misfortunes?
(11) Lu Bu called a formation in front of the pass and asked Cao Cao to come and die. It seems that I, Cao Cao, am going to become famous all over the world again.
(12) Cao Cao: I didn’t foresee things well. The assassination failed. I, the Cang Emperor, escaped from the capital and fled to the wilderness. Who am I, Cao Cao? I should raise my arms and shout loudly, summon the heroes of the world, form a rebel army to suppress thieves, save the country from falling, and save the people from the fire. Doing something big and vigorous is what I should do, and it is also the most difficult thing to do. But as for me, I picked the easiest one. Even if Dong Zhuo was stabbed to death by me, wouldn't there be other traitors in the world? Therefore, Cao Cao's assassination of Dong Zhuo looked like he was wise and brave, but in fact he was brave and extremely stupid.
(13) Cao Cao; The next step is to return to his hometown, issue an edict from the emperor, summon the princes of the world, and raise troops to attack Dong Zhuo. By then, with our own team, we won't be afraid of any thieves causing trouble. Only then can we reorganize the mountains and rivers and rebuild the world.
(14) Nowadays, the world is in chaos, Dong Zhuo has brought chaos to the country, and the heroes in the world are angry, hateful, and jealous. Troubled times are when heroes emerge in large numbers. It is said that times create heroes, so I want to rise up and fight for justice. A big deal.
(15) Those who achieve great things must not be without money, but it does not entirely depend on money. It first depends on people. One talent is better than one hundred thousand gold.