In June of the first year of Han (Liu Wei) Tianyou (201), after Yuan Shu made peace with Sun Ce, he quickly gathered all the troops he could gather to meet Cao Cao

"This Cao Cao is really useless, the 30,000 army is here, but he can't break the discipline." Xia Cai, Liu Bei Daying, Zhang Fei and Xiahou Bo came in to regain their lives after investigating the enemy, Zhang Fei couldn't help but say disdainfully.

"If you can't, then Cao Cao is obviously waiting for me to come to Po Yuanshu." Chen Gong looked at Ji Ling's general layout map, and sighed, Liu Bei occupied the entire Xuzhou back then, and nearly 100,000 soldiers and horses failed to stop Cao Cao's onslaught, and now Yuan Shu only has one county in Jiujiang left, if Cao Cao really wants to destroy Yuan Shu, Yuan Shu is now left with this little bit of family background, I am afraid it will not be enough for Cao Cao to attack in a round.

"Where does this start?" Zhang Fei frowned.

"According to the information we know, since Cao Cao arrived in Ruyin, although Na Lejin has been fighting with Ji Ling, he has not sent more soldiers and horses, Yuan Shu had sent an envoy before, as for what he said, no one knows, but judging from Cao Cao's attitude, Cao Cao is obviously unwilling to personally capture and kill Yuan Shu." Chen Gong looked at Zhang Fei and explained with a smile.

"Just to wait for me to come and kill?" Zhang Fei frowned and said, just for the sake of this 30,000 army, how much does it cost to consume grain and grass every day?

"Maybe there are other reasons, Cao Cao is cunning in nature, we don't have much information, and it's hard to speculate." Chen Gong shook his head, he didn't know the specific purpose of Cao Cao, but the great credit for killing Yuan Shu now fell on Liu Bei's head, and he obviously didn't hold back any good fart.

"Then can I fight or not?" Zhang Fei said a little dazed.

"Naturally, it's going to be fought, no matter what, fighting Yuan Shu can bring me and others a great reputation, but the previous plan will change." Chen Gong looked at Liu Bei and said, "Lord, this land of Jiujiang, I can't wait, I can't ask for it, I can't ask for it." ”

"Why is that?" Liu Bei was surprised when he heard this, they borrowed troops from Yuan Tan to go south this time, in addition to responding to the call, it was to plan Yuan Shu's territory, although it was only the land of two counties, Yuan Shu relied on this Jianghuai land to fight Cao Cao and Sun Ce for so long.

"Lujiang has been lost, we have defeated Yuan Shu, then Sun Ce will inevitably take the opportunity to enter Jiujiang, and Cao Cao will not let us occupy Jiujiang, these two, it is difficult for us to fight." Chen Gong smiled bitterly.

If Lujiang is still there, with its topography, they can still fight, but now that Lujiang has voted for Sun Ce, let alone have to fight with Yuan Shu, even if they don't fight, Yuan Shu will give Jiujiang to them, and they won't be able to hold it.

Liu Bei was a little disappointed, but he didn't have too many emotional ups and downs, he ran around for half his life, he was the lord of a state, and Cao Cao, who had killed, almost lost his home, but more often, he was actually spent in disappointment, and for this blow, Liu Bei couldn't shake his heart.

"Since that's the case, then I'll wait ......" Liu Bei looked at Chen Gong and explored.

Jiujiang can't get it, so there's no need to fight Sun Ce, defeat Yuan Shu, what should you do after you get this credit and fame? Go back to find Yuan Tan, and then go to Yuan Tan's recommendation to meet Yuan Shao?

"The north is now a three-man situation, and there is nothing to plan." Chen Gong pondered, how should Liu Bei go in the future, he has been planning, the forces of Chen Mo, Yuan Shao, and Cao Cao in the north have been stabilized, even if one of them is defeated, it will not be Liu Bei's turn to intervene, Liu Bei does not have that strength at all.

"Originally, I wanted the lord to plan the two counties of Jiujiang and Lujiang, to observe the changes of the times, and wait for the opportunity to cross the river to seize the foundation of Jiangdong, but now it seems that this method is no longer feasible. Chen Gong said while thinking about it: "Jingxiang Liu Biao, and the lord is also the same clan, the lord can write a letter, asking for attachment, with Liu Biao's current situation, if the lord goes, he will definitely accept it." ”

"Will Liu Biao accept me and wait?" Zhang Fei was surprised, they didn't have much friendship with Liu Biao.

"Yes." Chen Gong nodded affirmatively: "Liu Biao rode into Jingzhou alone, although it was rumored to be a beautiful talk, but the military and political affairs of Jingzhou have always been controlled by the Jingzhou scholars, otherwise this time Liu Biao should be called the emperor instead of the king, the lord is the clan of the Han family, and now the Han family is withering, and Liu Biao also lacks henchmen around him. ”

Liu Bei nodded, what Chen Gong said also has some truth, now the three major princes in the north are all strong lords, and there is no place for him to intervene, but in the south, Jingzhou, Jiangdong and even Sichuan and Shu, there may still be something to do.

"But there's still one thing that needs to be done before entering Jingxiang." Chen Gong frowned.

"If there's anything that needs to be done, it's okay to say it." Liu Bei bowed.

"The lord's clan identity." Chen Gong saluted.

"The eldest brother was originally a member of the Han family." Zhang Fei frowned.

Liu Bei did not refute, but looked at Chen Gong, and Chen Gong must have a reason for saying this.

Chen Gong nodded and said: "But the lord has never been recognized by Zongzheng, although he is a member of the Han family, but he does not enter the clan, and after all, he will not be recognized by the world." ”

Four hundred years before and after the Han Dynasty, the descendants of the Han family are all over the world, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands are possible, only the name is entered into the clan genealogy, Liu Bei can be regarded as a clan rather than an ordinary Han family member, the gap is not small, Liu Bei now wants the territory, and he can't plan for a while, but he can thicken Liu Bei's political capital.

Liu Bei did Xuzhou pastor, for one of the princes, in the East peacetime to fight Cao Cao, among the princes of the world, has a great reputation, but this is not enough, the current situation in the world is relatively stable, Liu Bei can not plan the place, but can thicken the virtue, this origin, is also a kind of virtue, although the imperial power is now divided, but the Han family is still powerful, the people's heart is still from the heart of the Han, this is also Yuan Shao, Chen Mo, Cao Cao are strong do not dare to abolish or trespass the reason, if Liu Bei can be recognized by Zongzheng, he can enter the clan, The shortcomings in that background will also be filled, as long as Liu Bei is given the opportunity, he will be able to make a splash and become a prince.

"Now that the clan is controlled by the princes of all parties, how easy is it for my brother to get the position of the clan?" When Guan Yu heard this, he couldn't help but shake his head and sigh.

"Suiyang, Luoyang and even Yecheng all have people who want to the Han Dynasty, and they may not be able to get it, but if it is the most formal, I am afraid it will be Suiyang." Chen Gong said with a smile.

Now although the imperial power has collapsed, but after all, the Son of Suiyang is inherited from Liu Xie, not only has a sound clan, but also recognizes the Suiyang royal family more in the hearts of the people, followed by Luoyang, after all, Cao Cao has controlled the first emperor for several years, all because of the Luoyang court, the court has not been able to completely stand up in Suiyang, and there are also relatively perfect clan records, no matter which family Liu Bei is recognized, he can get a relatively perfect background.

"So ......" Liu Bei looked at Chen Gong and said with a smile: "Gongtai is to prepare for this battle and go to Suiyang?" ”

"Brother, don't!" Guan Yu's face changed, and he looked at Liu Bei and said: "My brother has fought against the Cao thief several times, and he has even made the Cao thief homeless. ”

"Maybe not, but as long as the lord can capture and kill Yuan Shu this time, it is a credit to the court, no matter which court it is, there is no reason to kill the lord, let alone kill it!" Chen Gong smiled and said: "Whether it is Luoyang or Suiyang, they are now trying their best to erase the name of killing the monarch, and they are also recruiting famous people from all over the world. ”

I have to say that Liu Bei has been a prince intermittently over the years, although he is not successful, but the reputation he has accumulated is quite good, reputation is sometimes an umbrella, and now the time point is just right, as long as Liu Bei can win this battle beautifully, Liu Bei's reputation will rise again, after all, Liu Bei took the risk of being killed by Cao Cao and led troops to quell the rebellion, as long as Yuan Shu is destroyed, Liu Bei's reputation of loyalty will also be recognized by more people, at that time, not to mention the current situation, Liu Bei's reputation alone, Cao Cao can not kill without permission.

Of course, there are risks, but with Liu Bei's current situation, how can he succeed if he doesn't take some risks?

Chen Gong looked at Liu Bei, the direction he had already given, as for whether Liu Bei was willing to take risks, that was Liu Bei's own choice.

Liu Bei nodded and said, "Don't worry, Yun Chang, how about I take a trip to Suiyang?" ”

Over there in Luoyang, Liu Bei also thought about it, but first, it was too far, and secondly, Liu Bei didn't have any acquaintances over there, don't look at him and Cao Cao's previous life and death, but for Cao Cao's characters, Liu Bei is still relatively familiar, and there are also some acquaintances, such as Kong Rong, Chen Qi, etc., with these people, Liu Bei also dared to go to Suiyang, but Luoyang, although he had a relationship with Chen Mo back then, the two sides chatted very well, but that's all, if Chen Mo detained Liu Bei, Liu Bei wanted to get out of trouble, and there was no one to help.

So when he went to Luoyang, Liu Bei didn't think about it at all, instead of going to Luoyang, it was better to go to Yecheng, where he could get what he wanted.

"Okay, since the elder brother has made up his mind, the younger brother will clean up the Ji Ling." Zhang Fei saw that Liu Bei had broken off, and he didn't say much at the moment, but just lifted his spear and said with a smile: "When he was in Xuzhou back then, this Ji Ling looked down on people, and today he will let him know how powerful the third master is." ”

Liu Bei nodded, looked at Guan Yu and said, "Second brother is attacking behind enemy lines, if there is a chance, capture Ji Ling alive." ”

No matter what, Ji Ling still has the ability, if he can get Ji Ling, after coming out of Suiyang, he can also recruit some old Yuan Shu departments, and go to Liu Biao by himself, and he will have more confidence.

"Whoa!" Guan Yu bowed when he heard this, turned around and left side by side with Zhang Fei.

Liu Bei met Mi Zhu in Xuzhou, and got 2,000 men and horses from Mi Zhu, which is Mi Zhu's funding for Liu Bei, plus Liu Bei's 3,000 soldiers and horses borrowed from Yuan Tan, 5,000 soldiers and horses If Yuan Shu was in the heyday of Yuan Shu in the past, he would naturally be invincible, but Yuan Shu is now only one county in Jiujiang, and with Zhang Xun's defection, the military spirit has long been scattered, even if Ji Ling has many soldiers, but the soldiers have no fighting heart, and Zhang Fei is opposed, three battles and three defeats, and finally Zhang Fei captured Xia Cai, fled to Shouchun with the remnants of the army, but was stopped by Guan Yu in the rear, captured in the chaos, the battle of Jiujiang, with the arrival of Liu Bei, quickly came to an end.