Lu Bu also had mixed feelings in his heart, it is said that there are not a few soldiers and horses in his hands, but there are Xiongnu to defend in the north, and the Qiang people in the west to make a rebellion, so he used up most of his troops, and he also has to defend Luoyang and Nanyang, and the troops are already stretched at this time.

So he asked Ji Jiaxu: "Does the military advisor have a good strategy?" ”

Jia Xu said: "Cao Cao used troops to manage strange tricks, and the defense of Jiao County in the lower reaches of Yingshui is weak, so it will be taken advantage of by Cao Cao." ”

Lu Buyi Jiaxu's words, stationed troops in Jiao County, sure enough, within a few days, Cao Cao led his troops to attack, but did not send the main force, and the two attacks were in vain.

Lu Bu couldn't understand Cao Cao's intentions, so he didn't dare to attack rashly.

After three days of confrontation, we waited for bad news.

On this day, Lu Bu was discussing tactics with the generals, and suddenly a shout came from outside the door: "Prime Minister, something is wrong!" ”

Before the voice fell, Cheng Lian had already broken into the big tent, followed by two guards, and the guards supported one person, but it was the Chen Palace who stayed behind!

Chen Gong's face was pale and soaked in blood, and he struggled when he entered the door, and rushed forward and shouted: "Prime Minister, Cao Cao's army of 100,000 has besieged Chen Liu for three days and three nights, and Chen Liu has fallen!" ”

Lu Bu was shocked in his heart, and said: "Cao Cao's main force is clearly confronting himself here, how can he be separated from Chen Liu?" ”

Chen Gong gasped and said: "The leading general is Xiahou Xuan, and it must be Cao Cao's troops who are divided into two ways and attack at the same time, the purpose is to make it difficult for us to support each other." ”

Lu Bu's heart was like a thousand catties of boulders, once Chen Liu lost, not only exposed the flanks to the enemy, but also made the hard-won reputation of Yanzhou go to waste.

I think how can the prime minister who can't defend the city-state be convincing.

Lu Bu was shocked in his heart, and asked Chen Gong again: "How is Lord Zhang Miao now?" ”

Chen Gong lowered his head and sighed, and said sadly: "Lord Zhang Miao and his younger brother Master Zhang Chao, in order to cover my breakthrough and evacuation, died under the city gate and died in front of the two armies. ”

Jia Xu admonished: "Prime Minister, now that Chen Liu has lost, our army is worried about being attacked by the enemy, and we must withdraw to Xuchang as soon as possible to prevent unforeseen things from happening." ”

Lu Bu also knew that the situation was urgent now, and if he was still stationed here, he would have to surround him. Then he ordered: "The whole three armies will be withdrawn from Xuchang immediately." ”

Cao Cao's army tent.

The generals stood solemnly, not daring to look at the angry Cao Cao.

Cao Cao still had bandages on his head, but the bruised wounds on his head had healed, and he was standing barefoot on the couch at this time, walking back and forth, scolding the generals: "Lu Bu challenged in front of the battle for three days, and none of you dared to fight, really give me a long face!" ”

Seeing that everyone was bowing their heads and silent, they felt even more angry, only to feel a splitting headache, and they couldn't help but howl.

Seeing this, Cao Ren hurriedly said with concern: "The prime minister has a headache again, please ask a military doctor!" ”

After the military doctor came in, he trembled and put a towel on Cao Cao, and there was no other way.

Cao Cao was in a hurry, took out his sword and slashed the military doctor, and scolded: "Such a small illness can't be cured, what's the use of me raising you?" ”

The generals present were silent, looking at the tragic death of the military doctor, for fear of getting into trouble, and did not dare to speak. Only Cao Cao's voice screaming in pain remained in the tent.

This is the guard outside the gate to report: "Report to the prime minister, the scouts found that the whole army of Lu Bu retreated, and Jiaoxian was already an empty city." ”

Cao Cao raised his head suddenly, and after a moment of distraction, he laughed and said: "It seems that Xiahoudun has captured Chen Liu, Lu Bu is busy retreating, there must be an omission, quickly gather an army, follow me to chase and kill Lu Bu!" ”

Guo Jia dissuaded: "Ming Gong is cautious, Lu Bu takes the initiative to retreat, and he will definitely set up an ambush along the road to block the pursuing soldiers." ”

Cao Cao thought about it, if he retreated, he would definitely set up an ambush to block the enemy, although this Lu Bu was brave and unstrategic, his military advisor Jia Xu seemed to have a little knowledge, so he smiled and said: "Hearing this good news, even the headache is cured, Lu Bu is really my nobleman, the generals will follow me to Jiao County, take a little rest, and wait for Xiahoudun to come to meet the teacher, and then Xuchang in total." ”

Chen Liu was captured by Xiahoudun, Zhang Miao, Zhang Chao and others died in front of the battle desperately defending the city, Chen Gong broke through the siege and fled to Jiao County to report the news.

Only then did Lu Bu and the others suddenly realize that Cao Cao was using a suspicious strategy, pretending to be here to deal with Lu Bu, but he had already divided his troops to attack Xuchang, which was really a good plan.

Now that Zhang Miao is dead, Chen Liu has fallen, and his flank is exposed to enemy attacks.

Everyone discussed and decided to take the initiative to retreat, rather than waiting here to be flanked, it was better to retreat to Xuchang and stabilize the formation before making plans.

Luoyang Imperial Palace.

The emperor looked at the person in front of him and said with a surprised expression: "Wang Sikong can still appear in Luoyang, it seems that there must be many of your henchmen in this palace." ”

This person is Wang Yun, who has been missing for many days!

Wang Yun looked at the emperor mockingly and said: "Your Majesty, Lu Bu deceived the king and destroyed the country, everyone was punished, how many people in the Manchu Dynasty did not want to eat his flesh and drink his blood?" They are all loyal to His Majesty, what are they called henchmen? ”

The emperor didn't want to argue with him pointlessly, and said, "Compared to the fact that you have come here this time, you are already fully prepared, and I want to listen to you no matter what?" ”

Wang Yun smiled and said: "The emperor said that he was joking, His Majesty is supreme, how dare he ask His Majesty to obey orders?" I have only temporarily taken over the Luoyang Imperial City Guards and are responsible for protecting Your Majesty. ”

Seeing what he said lightly, the emperor said disapprovingly: "Zhang Liao is an important minister of the state, and he is also Lu Bu's confidant, how can he hand over the guards to you." ”

Wang Yun smiled proudly: "Is he willing to let him be, now he is just an empty shell general, his generals Song Xian, Hao Meng and others have long been used by me, only afraid of Lu Bu, now that Lu Bu is not there, what else am I afraid of?" ”

The emperor said: "Aren't you afraid that the prime minister will return victorious, and there will be no place to bury you when you die?" ”

Wang Yun laughed and said: "Lu Bu is now far away in Dongjun, resisting Cao Cao's 200,000 army, he will definitely be defeated, even if he wins, I have a large army to defend Luoyang, what are I afraid of?" ”

The emperor said, "What if I don't want to be with you?" ”

Wang Yun sneered: "Could it be that the emperor has forgotten that he conspired with me to assassinate Lu Bu in Yongning that day?" ”

The emperor's face changed, and he said, "At this time, I have already been honest with the prime minister, and he doesn't mind. ”

Wang Yun said: "Your Majesty is still young, Lu Bu is extremely treacherous, and he said that he doesn't mind, and he will definitely get worse in the future, and he will pay it back." ”

The emperor cried and laughed: "Although the prime minister is autocratic, I still have the final say in this palace, and I don't want Wang Situ to come, and even the eunuchs around me have been cleared, and I have really become a loner." ”

Wang Yun said: "This is a critical moment, please be patient a little bit, and when the disaster of Lu Bu is removed, Your Majesty will naturally be as before." ”

The emperor asked curiously, "Did you really deal with me against the prime minister?" ”

Wang Yun said confidently: "Ten percent sure, his wife, daughter-in-law, and Ding Yuan's widow are all in my hands, do he dare to disobey?" ”