In February of the first year of Jian'an (196 AD), Liu Bei led an army of 25,000 people, with Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Mi Fang, Zhu Ling, Lu Zhao and others as generals, Chen Gong, Mi Zhu, Sun Qian, Jian Yong and others as the conspiracy, and went to intercept Yuan Shu.

It is said that Liu Beijun and Yuan Shujun met near Lingbi, and the two sides clashed. Under the premise that the strength of the two armies was similar, Liu Bei obeyed Chen Gong's strategy, first feinted several battles, and then took advantage of Yuan Shu's pride to counterattack and defeat his army in one fell swoop, and Yuan Shu himself was killed by Guan Yu in the chaos. Yuan Shujun's army was already in a rout, and after seeing the death of the lord, it completely turned into a plate of scattered sand, and those who fled and surrendered abounded.

Yuan Shubu surrendered Chen Lan and Lei Bo to Liu Bei, and most of the rest of the generals were killed in battle.

After breaking Yuan Shu's army, Liu Bei did not return to Xuchang, but according to Chen Gong's strategy, he set up a knife and axe hand in the military tent to ambush and kill Zhu Ling and Lu Zhao. After killing the two, Liu Bei announced that they had contacted Yuan Shu and had been punished for their crimes, and had incorporated the 10,000 soldiers and horses under his control.

Immediately afterwards, Liu Bei led the army to Xuzhou, and lied to Xuzhou Assassin Shi Che Xuan that he was ordered by Cao Sikong to enter Picheng to adjust the troops and horses.

Although Che Xuan is not as outstanding as Zhang Liao and others, he is also a good general, otherwise Cao Cao's knowledge of people. He will not be assigned as the assassin of Xuzhou and will defend one side. At the first sight of a large army coming, the chariot immediately ordered the four gates to be closed and ordered the defenders to assume a defensive posture.

However, although Che Xuan has a certain military talent, he lacks a sinister understanding of people's hearts. When he saw that the banner of the word "Cao" was held in the army, and after seeing that the main commander of the army was Liu Bei, Che Zhou quickly put his mind at ease. At this time, Che Xuan didn't know that Liu Bei had betrayed, nor did he know that Zhu Ling and Lu Zhao had been victimized by him. In Che Zhou's impression, Liu Bei is a well-known benevolent gentleman, such a person will never betray Cao Cao, let alone forge Cao Cao's orders to deceive himself.

Therefore, Che Xuan did not have the slightest suspicion of Liu Bei, and soon ordered the city gate to be opened to welcome the other party.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the city gate opened, Zhang Fei took the lead and rushed out, and a Zhangba snake spear mercilessly poked a hole in the chest of the chariot, leaving only a stunned and dead corpse.

Xia Picheng returned to the hands of Liu Bei.

With Chen Gong's means, coupled with Liu Bei's original accumulation of popularity in Xuzhou, soon the entire territory of Xuzhou was once again in Liu Bei's hands.

Cao Cao learned that Xuzhou had fallen and was furious!

Kill me, take my land, big-eared thief Andar!

It's tiring enough to confront Yuan Shao, and you Liu Bei even dare to make trouble for me. Xuzhou is the side of Yanzhou's couch, if it is obtained by others, when he fights Yuan Shao in the future, Cao Cao can rest assured!

Cao Cao urgently ordered Xiahoudun, Gao Shun, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liao, Huang Zhong and other generals to fight, with a total of 65,000 troops, and sent troops to Xuzhou again.

Cao Cao's army was coming, and Liu Bei was stunned.

Earlier, Chen Gong offered a plan to Liu Bei, ordering him to kill Zhu Ling, Lu Zhao, and seek to seize Xuzhou. Liu Bei was puzzled and asked, "My strength is low, and Cao Thief is powerful." Even if I capture Xuzhou, I am afraid that I will not be able to defend it, but it will anger Cao Cao, so why bother? ”

"Otherwise, Cao Cao's concern, Yuan Shao of the north. Previously, he attacked Xuzhou because his relationship with Yuan Shao was acceptable at that time, and even if Cao Cao led his army out, Yuan Shao might not attack his rear. However, the situation is very different now, Yuan Shao has declared his lordship, and Cao Cao has declared war on him, and the relationship between them is like water and fire. The war was about to break out, and once Cao's army left Xuchang, Yuan Shao would wave his army south to invade. Therefore, even if the lord seized Xuzhou, Cao Cao was worried about Yuan Shao, and he did not dare to send troops to Xuzhou at this time. Therefore, the lord can live in Xuzhou, increase his strength, and sit and watch the two tigers fight. If Yuan and Cao want to decide the winner, they can't compete for a few years, and a few years are enough time for the lord to steadily expand his strength and participate in the disputes of the world. ”

The above is Chen Gong's analysis, but unfortunately, if Yuan Shao did not claim the title of duke, then Chen Gong might also suggest that Liu Bei ask Yuan Shao for help. However, now Yuan Shao is rebellious, in that case, although Liu Bei can use the other party, he can't take the initiative to contact the other party, otherwise he will be truthful.

At that time, Chen Gong's answer made Liu Beihao excited. But the current situation, how can it be completely inconsistent with what Chen Gong said!

That's a full 65,000 troops, almost 60% of the total strength under Cao Cao's command! Moreover, except for a few famous generals in Cao's army, almost all of them gathered in this army. In this way, the defense of Xuchang City will inevitably be empty, and if Yuan Shao takes advantage of the situation to attack, it will be dangerous!

Does he Cao Cao really have any deep hatred with himself, and even at the risk of being wiped out by Yuan Shao, he has to crusade against himself first?

Not only Liu Bei didn't understand, but Chen Gong was even more puzzled. Although the side of the couch does not allow others to sleep soundly, but now that this couch is about to be lifted, no matter how you think about it, you should deal with the person who is going to lift the couch in advance.

But now no matter how depressed it is, it is useless, no matter what, Cao Cao's army has arrived in Xuzhou.

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"Lord, Cao Cao's army attacking Liu Bei is a godsend for us and others. Attack Xuchang and eliminate Cao thief, at this time! In the council hall of Yecheng, Jizhou Beijia Tian Fengzheng was in high spirits to persuade Yuan Shao to attack Cao.

Cao Cao's army went out, leaving only a few troops to stay in Zhucheng, and the defenders in Xuchang City were only 10,000, which was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to break Cao!

"What Yuan Hao said is very lonely." Yuan Shao twisted the goat's whiskers on his chin and said happily.

Cao Mengde, Cao Mengde, I didn't expect you to be confused, and you sent most of your troops out at this critical moment, are you looking at your past friendship and want to take the initiative to give Xuchang to me?

However, at this moment, a personal guard ran to Yuan Shao in a hurry and whispered a few words to Yuan Shao.

Yuan Shao's face suddenly changed.

"Lord, it's not like something has happened." Yuan Shao's face suddenly became extremely bad, and he could even be described as haggard. Tian Feng felt sorry for this, could it be that Cao Cao had done some tricks.

"The three sons born to Lone so far, the most love Xianfu, now he suffers from scabies, and his name is on the line, and Lone An has the heart to talk about military affairs?" Xianfu is Yuan Shao's youngest son, Yuan Shangzhi's name, and the sergeant came to report that he was seriously ill and his life was in danger. Yuan Shao loves this son the most on weekdays, but after learning the news, he was suddenly overwhelmed, and his appearance was extremely unbearable.

Tian Feng couldn't help but be disappointed when he saw Yuan Shao look so depressed, but he still had to do his duty as a strategist and tried his best to speak: "Today, Cao Cao's eastern expedition against Liu Xuande has caused Xuchang to be empty, if the army takes advantage of the weakness, then the affairs of the world can be determined, and the lord must not hesitate!" Know that there is no time to lose. ”

But no matter how Tian Feng persuaded him, Yuan Shao was worried about his young son's illness, and he didn't listen to what he said at all.

"Tian Yuanhao, it is normal for the lord to worry about his son. Why are you unreasonable and aggressive? Tian Feng was about to speak, but Guo Tu, who had always been at odds with him, said first, "Besides, there is a huge difference in the strength of Cao's army and our army, even if it is fully equipped, our army can still win in a dignified manner, so why rush for a while?" ”

"The words of the public rule are very good." Although Tian Feng still wanted to fight, Yuan Shao's words were completely qualitative. I saw that Yuan Shao, who was thinking that his young son was in danger, hurriedly ended the discussion, and then walked quickly in the direction of Ye Gongfu.

"If you don't take it, you will suffer it!" Looking at Yuan Shao's gradually distant back, Tian Feng could only hit the ground with his cane to express his dissatisfaction in his heart.