Tao Qian was overjoyed to receive that Liu Bei came to the rescue with 8,000 soldiers and horses.

Tao Qian was going to sit and watch Kong Rong be destroyed by the yellow scarf, and then go over to clean up the mess. However, Liu Bei's three brothers easily solved the problem of being trapped in Beihai, which shocked Tao Qian. Now that such a fierce man has come to help, Tao Qian is a lot more relieved about the safety of Xuzhou.

In order to raise his worth, Liu Bei deliberately slowed down the march despite Zhang Fei's nagging beside him.

Tao Qian was so anxious that he hurriedly sent people to meet Liu Bei.

Liu Bei was very happy to see Tao Qian send someone over, this is what he wants to see, otherwise he will be looked down upon by others in Xuzhou.

With the response of others, Liu Bei quickened the pace of the march, and it didn't take long to come to Xiapi City, Xuzhou. Tao Qian had already taken the minister of civil and military affairs of Xuzhou out of the city to greet him.

"General Liu, the old man is looking forward to your arrival day and night." Tao Qian walked over and held Liu Bei's hand tightly.

Liu Bei was held by such an old guy, goosebumps all over his body, and said with a smile: "Tao Envoy, it's too late." ”

"It's not too late! General Liu came at the right time. Tao Qian won't blame Liu Bei for coming late.

After the two were polite, they supported each other and entered Xiapi City.

Tao Qian held a reception banquet for Liu Bei, during which he praised Liu Bei very much, which made Liu Bei very useful.

"I wonder when General Liu will be able to repel Cao Cao? I can't hold it anymore in Xuzhou. Tao Qian asked tentatively.

"Tao Envoy Jun is too polite, don't call Liu Bei like this, if you don't dislike it, Tao Envoy Jun can call the following table word Xuande. Bei ran all the way, day and night, the soldiers were tired, and they needed to be repaired for a day or two now, so that you could rest assured that Liu Bei would soon be able to go and deal with Cao Cao. Liu Bei drank a glass of wine and said politely.

Tao Qian said helplessly: "Then it's hard Xuande." ”

Liu Bei smiled slightly, he wouldn't be so stupid, he would go to fight Cao Cao now, wouldn't that be looking for death. Before he was optimistic about the situation, Liu Bei would not send troops casually.

Tao Qian has a new understanding of Liu Bei in his heart, it seems that this Liu Bei does not want to be as loyal and filial piety as he seems, he came to Xuzhou, I don't know if it is a blessing or a curse.

Both of them were very scheming people, and they praised each other excellently, and they kept toasting each other until late at night.

Cao Cao received information from Liu Bei to rescue Tao Qian, and he remembered that it seemed that when he was crusading against the Yellow Turban, there was such a person, who looked very special, and his two hands were very long, and that should be Liu Bei. Cao Cao also remembered that Liu Bei still had two righteous brothers who were enemies of ten thousand people, and when he thought of this, Cao Cao's small eyes showed a worried light.

Cao Cao was a little annoyed, Xuzhou's resistance was too strong, so his advance speed was delayed a lot.

"My lord, before Xuzhou resisted like this, if we advance step by step, I'm afraid our army will suffer heavy losses." Cheng Yu expressed his worries to Cao Cao.

"That's what I think too, but there's no good solution." Cao Cao is also annoying.

Cheng Yu said with a smile on his face: "Lord, have you heard the story of the overlord of Western Chu?" ”

Cao Cao didn't know why Cheng Yu asked like this, but he still said honestly: "Xiang Ji, the overlord of Western Chu, shocked the world, and led 8,000 Jiangdong soldiers to sweep through the Central Plains, creating an immortal reputation. ”

"The overlord of Western Chu swept the world, which is terrifying. In fact, it is impossible to do this with 8,000 soldiers alone. Xiang Ji has a tactic that is worth imitating the lord. Cheng Yu said seductively.

"What tactics?" Cao Cao hurriedly asked.

"At that time, the Qin State was strong, and Xiang Ji used a method to make everyone dare not fight against him. And what he used was to slaughter the city! Cheng Yu said fiercely.

"Slaughter?! No way! That's cruel. I can't! Cao Cao stood up, this was too cruel for him.

"Lord, the so-called extraordinary time to do extraordinary things, Xiang Ji is to use the slaughter of the city to make all the princes in the world frightened, no one dares to resist Xiang Ji, because that means to be slaughtered by Xiang Ji. Xiang Ji also attacked the city and plundered the land, and he was invincible. Lord, what is needed to dominate the world is tough means and superb resourcefulness, and the kindness of a woman cannot achieve great things. Only by slaughtering the city can we deter the entire Xuzhou, make them dare not resist anymore, and reduce the losses of our army. If our army slaughters one city, it will be worth it to make ten or more cities surrender. Lord, sometimes slaughter is to not kill, please think twice. Cheng Yu said bitterly, hoping that Cao Cao would agree.

"You go out first." Cao Cao still couldn't make up his mind.

"Yes." Cheng Yu knew that Cao Cao would not be able to make up his mind for a while, so he still left first and let Cao Cao make his own decision.

But Guo Jia, who was outside the tent, listened to the conversation between the two clearly.

After Cheng Yu left, Guo Jia walked in and said, "Lord, are you still hesitating?" ”

As soon as Cao Cao heard this, he knew that Guo Jia was eavesdropping outside, and said helplessly: "The slaughter of the city hurts the heavens and the peace. I really can't do that. ”

Guo Jia shook his head and sighed: "I really missaw the lord here." I thought that the lord was a person who dared to do things, but I didn't expect that he was still a person who sold his reputation. ”

"Bonghyo, what do you mean by that!" Cao Cao was a little angry.

Guo Jia said without changing his face: "Lord, is it as simple as you sending troops to avenge your father?" Such a big piece of fat in Xuzhou, will you not be tempted? The present situation is very unfavorable to our army, and the surrounding princes are eyeing the lord, who is still here with the kindness of the woman and takes care of his reputation. It is estimated that it will not be long before the other princes will make a move against the lord. And the most well-prepared estimate is Liu Yu. Lord, compared with Liu Yu, you are still a little worse. In order to become famous, Liu Yu didn't even want a basic face. The lord now has such a fair excuse to avenge his father, and he is still hesitating here. Liu Yu has suffered such a big loss, will he easily let go of the lord? I'm really worried about the Lord. Guo Jia said a lot of words, all of which went straight to Cao Cao's heart.

Cao Cao understood that now is a troubled time, and only survival is the king's way. Guo Jia is right, if he delays here, then the other princes will do it to themselves. Liu Yu, Cao Cao is very clear, and the previous title of villain can describe his personality.

Cao Cao kept calculating the gains and losses in his mind, and finally Cao Cao smiled.

Guo Jia also smiled, he knew that Cao Cao had finally made a choice.

"To dominate the world, you must be called a lonely widow. Lone is no longer confused. Slaughter is to not kill, and Lone is also a last resort. The order went down, and starting tomorrow, the whole army attacked, and when it encountered resistance, it did not go down for a day, and beheaded the officers and soldiers who defended the city. In the second day, he killed all the men in the city. For three days, the chickens and dogs were not left. ”