Vernacular war jokes

As a result, Yuan Shao lost a battle and couldn't keep the gate. The two armies were at loggerheads for nearly a month, and someone came to Chang 'an to report to Dong Zhuo. Marotta said to Dong Zhuo, "Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan are heroes of the present era. Since we are fighting in Panhe, we will make a false imperial edict and send someone to help them reconcile this matter. The two of them will definitely appreciate you and will definitely obey you in the future. " Dong Zhuo said, "Very good." The next day, I sent Ma Ridi, a teacher, and Zhao Qi, a servant, to see them with fake letters. When he reached the north bank of Panhe River, Yuan Shaoyuan greeted him hundreds of miles, devoting himself to receiving books. The next day, the two men went to the military camp in Gongsun Zan to read the letter, so Gongsun Zan sent messengers to see Yuan Shao with the letter, and the two men began to talk. A teacher and a servant returned to Beijing to report on their lives. It wasn't long before Gongsun Zan retired, and then recommended Liu Xuande as the plain facies. Liu Xuande and Zhao Yun broke up, and they cried hand in hand, and no one could bear to leave. Zhao Yun lamented: "I used to think that Gongsun Zan was a great hero, but today it may not be so, just like Yuan Shao!" Liu Xuande said, "You will be wronged if you follow him for a while. We will meet one day." Then he left with tears in his eyes