After Yuan Shao returned to Yecheng, Han Cheng did not take advantage of the victory to pursue, and also led the Fenwu army back to Taiyuan County.

Because the army of Ruofenwu Army has been stationed in Youzhou for a long time, and with the addition of many prisoners, the daily consumption of food is an astronomical amount.

And Han Cheng had to send people to transport grain from Bingzhou thousands of miles away, which was a bit unbearable.

Therefore, Han Cheng left Zhang Liao, Wei Yan and Sima Yi to defend Youzhou together.

At that time, there were three strategists by Han Cheng's side, and in the end, Sima Yi was chosen to stay, which also had Han Cheng's considerations.

Li Ru shouldered the responsibility of monitoring Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and could not leave Taiyuan County for too long.

And Xu Shu and Sima Yi's abilities are similar, but Xu Shu is an upright person, and if he fights against Tian Feng, who is impartial and upright, he will suffer in experience.

But Sima Yi is different, Sima Yi is tactful, decisive, and unscrupulous in order to achieve the goal.

It is just right to restrain Tian Feng, who is impartial and upright.

......

The news of Ju Yi's death is not a 'big deal' for the huge Jizhou, but it is just the death of a 'despicable person' in Xiliang.

Maybe this person has a bit of the ability to command the army, but Jizhou Mu Yuan Shao's subordinates are like clouds, and they are not inferior to this one.

But in Taiyuan County, which is not far from Jizhou, this matter has been taken very seriously.

Taiyuan County, Taiyuan County

After Han Cheng's vigorous development over the years, this county town has vaguely taken on the appearance of a capital city.

At this time, Taiyuan County had become the political and economic center of the Fenwu Army.

When the news of Ju Yi's death was sent to Taiyuan County by the intelligence battalion's men and horses as quickly as possible, Han Cheng was furious, and immediately summoned his advisers, Li Ru, and Xu Shu to discuss in the state pastor's mansion.

Han Cheng said to the three of them ecstatically: "Everyone, it seems that we can't afford to be idle in the past few years. As soon as Ju Yi dies, I am confident that I will take Youzhou and Hebei within three years. ”

After listening to Han Cheng's words, he felt that Han Cheng was a little floating, so he solemnly reminded Han Cheng:

"My lord, although Yuan Shao has lost his righteousness, it is like cutting off an arm; But he still has Tian Feng under him, if we can use tricks to kill Tian Feng again, then it will be the real peace of mind. ”

Han Cheng understood what he meant, and asked Li Ru and Xu Shu, "What do you two think you two should think about this matter?" ”

Li Ru and Xu Shu said at the same time: "Back to the lord, we feel that what Fu Changshi said is right. ”

After Han Cheng heard this, he laughed out loud and said to the three of them, "Tian Feng! This man is just a strategist, so it's okay. ”

Han Cheng knew that just by saying this, the three of them would not be able to understand. He continued to add: "Even if there is a good strategy, no one can show it to him, what is the use? ”

A word woke me up from my dream.

After listening to Han Cheng's words, Li Ru had this feeling for the first time, and felt Han Cheng's charm.

Han Cheng, the distance of becoming a 'Ming Master' is getting closer and closer.

Li Ru had to admit that when he first took refuge in Han Cheng, he took a fancy to Han Cheng's courage to dare to challenge the family.

In the days to come, Han Cheng's trust made Li Ru feel that he had chosen the right person.

But today, that is, now, Li Ru not only feels that he has chosen the right one, but also feels that he has earned it, the kind that makes a lot of money.

Han Cheng's growth has become more and more obvious.

On some issues, he has surpassed himself with his true insight.

For example, this time, he and the other three simply took into account Tian Feng's role in tactics, and did not delve into it.

But the lord Han Cheng was able to keenly discover the connection between Ju Yi and Tian Feng from a strategic point of view.

That's how the superior thinks.

The strategists seek the city, and the lord seeks the world.

Li Ru thought of this, and looked at Han Cheng with some awe in his eyes.

While respecting Han Cheng's ability, he was also deeply afraid.

Han Cheng didn't know that his words could produce such a big reaction in Li Ru's heart, so he calmly continued to the three of them: "The matter in Youzhou has come to an end for the time being, I don't know what you think of the war in Xuzhou?" ”

Li Ru replied respectfully: "According to the information from the intelligence battalion, this battle will last until the end of the year at most, and it will be over. My estimation is that Cao Cao wins, and Lu Bu loses! ”

After Han Cheng heard this, he didn't care who won and who lost, because Han Cheng had already known the result.

He said to the three of them seriously: "I want a general under Lu Bu, I don't know if the three of you have any good ideas?" ”

Fu Zhu thought for a moment and said, "The lord can recruit this person by the emperor's will. ”

After Li Ru saw that he was frustrated, he added: "If this person is unwilling, you can send the elite men and horses of my intelligence battalion to Xuzhou." Whether it is 'lobbying' or 'inducement', even if it is 'coercion', this person will definitely be brought back to the lord. ”

Xu Shu saw that the other two had made suggestions many times, so he said: "Yuan Zhi is not talented, and he is willing to go to Xuzhou in person to announce the decree and 'lobby' this person to return to obedience." ”

After thinking for a moment, Han Cheng said to Xu Shu, "That's fine!" Yuanzhi, you have to work hard.

This person's name is Gao Shun, he is loyal to Lu Bu, and his greatest ability is to train soldiers.

You pass on my order and let General Zhao Yun lead three hundred guards to walk with you. ”

Then he said to Li Ru: "You let the intelligence battalion fully assist Yuan Zhi, this matter is very important to me, and I can't fail." ”

Li Ru and Xu Shu looked at Han Cheng's serious expression and said, "The subordinates obey the order." ”

After a while, when Li Ru and the others were just about to leave, Han Cheng asked again, "How is Gao Ran now?" ”

Li Ru replied to Han Cheng: "Gao Yan! When I first came back, I was still a little reluctant. But now, this is no longer the case, and I am very familiar with Pan Feng and others. ”

Han Cheng smiled slightly and said, "He is a person who can 'afford to take it and put it down'." In the afternoon, I went with General Huang Zhong to see him, and I liked his bravery. ”

......

Under the city of Xiapi County, Xuzhou

At this time, Cao Cao's army had been fighting hard for a long time, digging a large number of trenches around Xiapi County, and surrounding Xiapi County.

With the advantage of these trenches, Cao Cao's army defeated Lü Bu's army several times.

Lu Bu was defeated again and again, and he was defeated again and again.

In the end, I really lost to the end, so I stopped playing.

At the beginning, Lü Bu secretly sent his subordinate officials Xu Yan and Wang Kai to ask Yuan Shu in Yangzhou for help.

When Yuan Shu saw Xu Yan and Wang Kai, he said to these two people with an angry face: "When Lu Bu didn't send his daughter to me, he didn't want to unite with me.

Now that I'm about to fail, I just remembered me.

How could I send troops to rescue such a capricious man? ”

Xu Yan and Wang Kai hurriedly persuaded Yuan Shu: "You are the overlord who dominates the world, why should you care about these small details?

If you don't send troops to rescue Lu Bu now, after the city of Pixian is broken, you will have to directly face Cao Cao's troops.

When the time comes, there will be no more allies in this world. ”

These words are evasive, and Yuan Shu's heart is moved.

immediately reorganized the army and sent troops to rescue Lu Bu.

Lu Bu in Xiapi County was worried that Yuan Shu would not send troops to rescue him because he did not send his daughter to rescue him, so he wrapped his daughter's body with silk cotton and tied her to the horse.

took advantage of the night to personally lead the elite troops to send his daughter out of the city.

Lu Bu's martial arts are the best in the world, but his luck is not ordinarily bad.

As soon as he walked not far away, he encountered a patrol of Cao Cao's army.

The soldiers of Cao Cao's army took a closer look, and it turned out to be Lu Bu himself, and none of them had the courage to step forward to fight against Lu Bu, so they could only shoot arrows at Lu Bu from a distance.

This kind of passive beating made Lu Bu helpless.

In addition to the large number of trenches around the county seat of Xiapi, Lu Bu could not get rid of this patrol in a short time.

Therefore, he had no choice but to give up and led the elite troops to retreat to the county town of Xiapi.

A few days later, the soldiers of Cao Cao's army also became very tired and their morale weakened because of the multi-day battle, so Cao Cao planned to withdraw his army.

After Cao Cao's advisors Xun You and Guo Jia heard the news, they persuaded Cao Cao: "Lord, Lu Bu has the courage and no strategy, and now he has lost consecutive battles, and his sharpness has been attenuated to the extreme.

Lu Bujun's army is different from us, their morale mainly depends on the situation of the main general, and as soon as the spirit of the main general declines, then the morale of the three armies will be gone.

Although Chen Gong is a bit resourceful, his ability to improvise is far behind.

Therefore, now is the best time for us to attack Lu Bu.

We should take advantage of the fact that Lu Bu's vigor has not recovered and Chen Gong's wisdom has not yet been determined, and launch a fierce attack, eliminate Lu Bu in one fell swoop, and take Xuzhou into the bag. ”

After Cao Cao heard the dissuasion of the two, he dispelled the idea of withdrawing the army.

The soldiers were ordered to dig ditches and divert Yishui and Surabaya to irrigate the low-lying county town of Xiapi.

At this time, Cao Cao got a bad news: the soldiers of the Fenwu Army were guarding the 'messenger' of Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty and were slowly coming towards Xuzhou.

The 'messenger' of Emperor Han Xian carried the will of Emperor Han Xian, and the words he said and the things he did must be the orthodox meaning of the imperial court.

If Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty ordered Cao Cao to no longer continue to attack Lü Bu in Xuzhou, Cao Cao really couldn't disobey the order, so he could only withdraw his troops back to Yanzhou.

After all, Yuan Shu's 'lessons from the past' are in front of him.

When Cao Cao saw the 'messenger' with trepidation, he hurriedly asked, "'Envoy', have you come here to announce my decree?" ”

Xu Shu smiled slightly and said, "General Cao, don't worry, I'm not here for General Cao this time, but for someone in Pixian County." ”

After Cao Cao listened to Xu Shu's words, although he was relieved in his heart, he was still very worried.

A person in Xiapi County, according to Han Cheng's eyes, who else could there be besides Lu Bu?

I heard that Han Cheng and Lu Bu have a good relationship, could it be that Han Cheng wants to save Lu Bu's life?

He immediately said: "Lord 'Messenger', the current Xuzhou is occupied by the anti-thief Lu Bu, and when I take Xuzhou, the Lord 'Messenger' will find whoever he wants." ”

Cao Cao is worthy of a generation of heroes, and what he said is beautiful.

When Cao Cao broke through the county seat of Xiapi, he would have killed Lu Bu a long time ago, where could he save Lu Bu?

After listening to Cao Cao's words, Xu Shu seemed to have penetrated Cao Cao's thoughts, so he continued to say to Cao Cao with a smile: "General Cao has a heart. But I didn't come here this time for Lu Bu, please rest assured General Cao. ”

"Not Lu Bu?"

"Could it be that the people in Pixian County are more important than Lu Bu in Han Cheng's eyes?"

After Cao Cao listened to Xu Shu's words, his heart was turbulent again.