As Xiang Yu guessed, Cao Cao, Guo Jia, and Xun Yu saw the reality of the two camps at a glance.

But... They didn't care too much.

Because their minds are all on Hua Xin, who is the envoy to Shouchun.

If Hua Xin can persuade Lu Bu to withdraw his troops, then Xiang Yu and Gao Shun's troops will no longer be a threat, and the 30,000 stone of grain that was promised before can also be saved. If Lu Bu is not convinced, then even if Xiang Yu and Gao Shun do not increase their troops, they must come up with food to avoid disasters.

this day.

Hua Xin returned to Xudu and explained the truth to Cao Cao.

Lu Bu ignored Xiang Yu and Gao Shun's behavior. He also said that he would be outside, and the king's order would not be affected. According to the subordinates, Xiang Yu and Gao Shun's actions were clearly instructed by Lu Bu. Hua Xin said.

"This..."

Xun Yu, Xun Yu and Cheng Yu all felt helpless.

Guo Jia's eyebrows tightened.

The anger in Cao Cao's heart, like a volcanic eruption, burst out at once: "Lu Bu deceived me too much, Gao Shun and Xiang Yu didn't take this king in their eyes. Then don't blame this king for being ruthless! ”

"Xu Chu."

"Yes."

Cao Cao said sharply: "Order Li Dian and Le Jin to lead 100,000 righteous horsemen from the iron to defend Xu Capital within five days." Then from the territory of Yuzhou, 20,000 elites were transferred to block the retreat of Xiang Yu and Gao Shun... ”

"King Wei."

Guo Jia wanted to persuade Cao Cao.

Cao Cao waved his hand and said: "Fengxiao doesn't need to persuade again, this king has decided to wipe out Xiang Yu and Gao Shun's soldiers and horses outside the city of Xudu..." ”

"King Wei, the time has not yet come, how can you move lightly?"

Guo Jia was afraid that Cao Cao would do something stupid, so he knelt down and admonished.

The other strategists also seconded the proposal.

Cao Cao was so angry that he ignored it at all, and continued to order: "The soldiers and horses in the city are under the command of Xu Huang. After Li Dian and Le Jin's righteous army arrived, they annihilated Xiang Yu and Gao Shun in one fell swoop! ”

"No."

Xu Chu and Xu Huang were both extremely excited.

Regardless of whether the war is won or lost, the courage to face a strong enemy makes people's hearts happy.

"King Wei..." Guo Jia shouted.

"Humph!"

Cao Cao glanced at the strategists and walked away.

That night, several heralds left Xudu City and marched towards Sili and Yuzhou. Xu Huang also summoned the elite in the city and prepared to defend the city and fight a big battle.

"Wen Ruo, Wen Ruo..."

At the time of the third watch, Guo Jia came to Xun Yu's mansion.

"It's so late, what's the matter with Feng Xiaolai?" Xun Yu welcomed Guo Jia in.

When he came to the living room, Guo Jia said: "It's all life and death, are you still sleeping?" When the King of Wei and Xiang Yu fought, it was bound to attract Lü Bu's army, and the two states of Yuyan would be occupied by Lü Bu at that time. Do you know what's going on? ”

Xun Yu is also a brilliant strategist, so he understands the truth and asks, "Do you want me to gather a hundred officials and advise King Wei?" ”

"No, no... King Wei has made up his mind, and I am afraid that it will not be good to persuade him again. ”

"And what do you mean...?"

Guo Jia said: "You are different from us, you have real power in your hands and can mobilize the army. In order to prevent King Wei and Xiang Yu from having a bad relationship, you need to go to the Dongcheng granary overnight, take out 30,000 stone grains, and send them to Xiang Yu. As long as Xiang Yu is sent away, everything will be clear after the rain. ”

Xun Yu rolled his eyes and said, "According to what you said, take out 30,000 stone of grain and give it to Xiang Yu?" Then I can't live anymore? King Wei blames me.... ”

"Wen Ruo, it is about the safety of the imperial court, how can you have the idea of greedy for life? If the King of Wei is to blame for this, I am willing to share the responsibility with you. Besides, we are saving the King of Wei, and we have no merit... ”

After some persuasion by Guo Jia, Xun Yu finally agreed.

Before dawn, Xiang Yu and Gao Shun were sent 30,000 stone of grain, plus 10 million yuan. I hope that Xiang Yu and Gao Shun can leave Yanzhou immediately.

"Good, good... Let's go. "Gao Shun is refreshing.

Xiang Yu said: "It's so late, let's leave tomorrow." ”

"It's okay, I hope General Xiang can keep his word."

Xun Yu thought about it, it doesn't hurt to leave tomorrow. Anyway, Si Li and the soldiers and horses of Yuzhou will take several days to arrive in Yanzhou, and they will never run into Xiang Yu.

Next.

Gao Shun and Xiang Yu's battalion retreated.

On the march.

Gao Shun said: "What happened last night was a little strange. It is said that the negotiations between the two sides should be conducted during the day, and there are no negotiations in the middle of the night, and they also gave us an extra 10 million yuan and urged us to evacuate Yanzhou immediately. ”

"Well, I think it's weird too. Before, he didn't want to take out 30,000 stone of grain when he said he was dead or alive, but now he is so happy. Especially if it is sent in the middle of the night, it is very unreasonable. ”

Xiang Yu guessed for a while and said, "There are only two reasons for this situation. First, the lord expressed his stance and supported us in asking for 30,000 stone of grain. Cao Cao had no choice, and he was afraid that we would make trouble, so he sent someone to deliver food overnight. The second is that something big happened in the city of Xudu, so that Cao Cao couldn't take care of us, so he simply took out 30,000 stone of grain and sent us away. ”

Gao Shun said: "I hope it is the first case. That way, we won't be scolded when we go back. ”

"Hey, hey... I'd rather have the second case. Xiang Yu laughed and said, "If something really happened in Xudu City, don't blame me for killing him." ”

"Let's go back to Nanchang City first." Gao Shun's heart was a little uneasy, and he didn't support Xiang Yu's idea.

"Okay."

The two led their troops to withdraw to Yuzhang County.

When passing through Huiji County, he received an urgent report from the Shadow, claiming that there were 20,000 light horsemen moving from Runan County to Huiji County. The generals who led the troops were Xiahou Ba, the son of Xiahou Yuan, and Cao Tai, the eldest son of Cao Ren.

In the government.

After listening to the Shadow Banner's report.

Gao Shun was taken aback, immediately reacted, and said, "No wonder Xun Yu wants to send food overnight." He was afraid that we would have a bad relationship with Cao Cao and affect the overall situation. ”

Xiang Yu snorted: "In this way, Cao Cao really wants to fight with us, but the strategists under his command don't agree?" ”

"It must be like this."

Xiang Yu's intestines were all repentant, and he complained: "I said that I would wait until I went back to Yangzhou, but you just didn't listen." If you wait for two more days, you will definitely be able to fight with Cao Cao. Maybe he's got all his lair. ”

"Don't complain. It's better to go back to Shouchun as soon as possible, don't let the lord wait. ”

"Ugh...."

Although Xiang Yu regretted it, he didn't plan to return to Xudu. Because Lü Bu did not order a formal war with Cao Cao. If he made his own decisions and attacked Xiahou Ba and Cao Tai's army, he was afraid that it would be difficult to explain to Cao Cao.

Rested for a day in Huiji County.

Xiang Yu and Gao Shun returned to Nanchang City.

He Shen was still waiting in Nanchang City, and when he saw Xiang Yu and Gao Shun coming back, he said happily: "The two generals are finally back." I heard that your soldiers surrounded Xudu and extorted 40,000 stone of grain, which is gratifying. ”

"What's so gratifying. I haven't caught Sima Yi yet. ”

"Sima Yi has been arrested!"

He Shen smiled and said, "Not long after the two generals left, Sima Yi appeared and was captured by our soldiers. Imprisoned in the prison of Nanchang City, waiting for the lord to dispose of it. "I want to talk about "Lu Bu, the Tyrant of the Three Kingdoms" with more like-minded people, and pay attention to "excellent reading literature" on WeChat, talk about life, and find confidants~