Sun Gan explained to Cao Cao according to Zhuge Liang's instructions.

I am willing to send out an army of 200,000 to crusade against Lu Bu!

When Cao Cao heard this, he was ecstatic. But then he said angrily: "Your lord Liu Xuande, who has just occupied Jingzhou, has not attached the people's hearts, and the soldiers and horses are short of money and food, can you send 200,000 troops?" ”

Sun Gan said: "The prime minister can rest assured, as long as the imperial court orders to start a war with Lu Bu, there will be 200,000 troops into Yangzhou and will be dispatched by the prime minister." With Zhuge Junshi leading, it will be a hundred victories! ”

"Okay, you go to the side hall and wait first, and then I will make a decision after I discuss with the ministers."

"No."

Cao Cao called two guards to come in and take Sun Qian away.

"Do you think Sun Gan's words are credible?" Cao Cao asked.

"I think it can't be trusted!"

Xun Yu said: "Liu Bei wanted to provoke a war between the princes and had no time to take care of Jingzhou, so he took advantage of the situation to recover the entire territory of Jingzhou and recuperate." As for the 200,000 troops promised by Sun Qian, it is also not credible. Because he simply can't send so many troops. ”

Cheng Yu said: "I have heard that Liu Xuande is benevolent and righteous, and since he made a promise, he should not regret it, right?" ”

Guo Jiadao: "The minister seconded Wen Ruo's words, if the prime minister really goes to war with Lu Bu, it would be very good if he could send an army of 50,000." Alliance with Liu Bei, you need to be cautious. ”

"In the sense of filial piety, is it to reject Sun Qian?" Cao Cao has always valued Guo Jia and attaches great importance to Guo Jia's words.

"The prime minister might as well promise him first to rescue the captured soldiers. As for the affairs of the alliance, it can be considered in the long run. Guo Jiadao.

"Okay."

Cao Cao answered, walking in the hall, as if hesitating.

Guo Jiadong looked at the fire and chuckled: "The prime minister wants to start a war with Lu Bu? ”

"Half of the princes of the world have been wiped out. Only Lu Bu and Yuan Shao can compete with me. If you can provoke a war between the princes and destroy Lu Bu first, it is really a good policy. Cao Cao was obviously tempted.

Since the Yangzhou War, he has been very jealous of Lu Bu.

When you want to get rid of it, and take the land of the Central Plains. However, Lu Bu is too strong, and it is difficult to have a chance of winning. Now that Sun Qian arrived, he took the initiative to form an alliance, which is expected to provoke the princes of the world to jointly crusade against Lu Bu.

How could Cao Cao not be tempted. As long as Lu Bu is killed, the other princes are rubbish, and the world is at your fingertips!

"It's complicated, I have to think again..." Cao Cao sat back in place and was silent for a long time.

"If you don't agree to Sun Qian, our captured soldiers will be in danger." Xun Yu reminded.

Cao Cao thought about it for a long time, but he still adopted Guo Jia's advice, and rescued Cao Ren and Xun You first, as for the attack on Lu Bu, it needs to be considered in the long run. After all, Lu Bu is too strong, if Liu Bei does not contribute, it will be difficult to win.

Sun Qian was brought back to the palace and made an agreement with Cao Cao.

The agreement reads: a truce between the two sides and the return of all captured soldiers. In early October, Zhuge Liang led 200,000 Jingzhou troops to attack Jiangxia. and persuaded Sun Ce to enter the Neijiang River to fight. At the same time, the imperial court promulgated the edict of Lu Weiwen and the Holy Decree, and sent troops to Xu and Yang Prefectures.

Shou Chun.

Military Aircraft Division.

Lu Bu has the help of the shadows, is well-informed, and has learned about the Cao-Liu Alliance.

According to the news from the shadows, Cao Ren and Xun Yu were defeated and captured by Zhuge Liang. Sun Qian went to Xudu to meet Cao Cao, after which Cao's army on the Yuzhou side retreated. Tell me, is it like an alliance? Lu Bu asked.

"Liu Bei hates Cao Cao the most and will form an alliance with him?" Chen Gong didn't believe it.

Xu Shu and Zhang Liang didn't take it to heart. Because Cao Cao and Liu Bei are not aligned, it seems that they have nothing to do with Xu Yang and Yangzhou.

"Lord, Liu Bowen asks to see you." Zhang Feng said outside the door.

Since Zhang Liang taught the students, Lu Bu has removed the guards of the Liu Mansion.

Lu Bu was still angry, and waved his hand: "I don't see." ”

"No."

"Wait..."

Zhang Feng turned around and wanted to leave, Zhang Liang hurriedly said: "Lord, Berwyn has always ignored political affairs, and since he has come to the military aircraft, he must have something important." ”

"If there is something important, I won't see it!" Lu Bu shouted outside the door: "Go and tell him, stay in the mansion well, don't have anything to do, come to the military plane." ”

"No."

Zhang Feng left, and soon turned back, handed Lu Bu a fold, and said, "Lord, this is what Liu Bowen asked him to hand over." ”

"What?"

"I don't know."

Lu Bu didn't pick it up. Chen Gong took it in his hand, looked at it, and said: "Back to the lord, Liu Bowen said that Liu Bei got Jingzhou, and he was worried that he would be attacked by the princes, so he would inevitably provoke a war between the lord and Cao Cao, so as to take the opportunity to recuperate." As long as Liu Bei takes the lead in sending troops, Cao Cao will inevitably respond. He asked for orders to lead troops to garrison Pengcheng or Yuzhang County. ”

Lu Bu took the fold, and after reading it, he broke out in a cold sweat.

Liu Bowen's remarks, although unverifiable, are highly likely. Because Cao Cao and Liu Bei have formed an alliance, the Cao army on the Yuzhou side has also retreated. Whether or not to send troops to attack Xu Yang in the next step is only between Cao Liu and his thoughts.

"In the end, it's Liu Bowen, who has a unique vision and thinks far-reaching." Lu Bu took a deep breath and said.

"Yes, why didn't we think that Cao Liu would call." Chen Gong hugged his fists and said, "The lord should take precautions as soon as possible. ”

"Hmm."

Zhang Liang and Xu Shu were a little ashamed. As a first-class strategist under Lu Bu, he didn't realize the danger coming.

Zhang Feng asked: "Liu Bowen is still outside the military aircraft department, do you need to summon him in?" ”

"No need. Let him go back to the house and stay. Tell Shangshu and Shen of the Ministry of Rites that Liu Bowen will give him whatever he needs, food, clothing, and use, and there should be no shortage of food, and then go to Lichun Courtyard to find two beautiful ones to accompany him. ”

"No."

Zhang Feng rolled his eyes and left.

Zhang Liang said with a smile: "The lord gave him these, I'm afraid he won't be blessed." ”

"Berwyn still wants to lead the troops into battle, why doesn't the lord agree to him?" Chen Gong remembered that during the Battle of Huainan, Liu Bowen showed his might and killed hundreds of thousands of Cao troops, if he was willing to give advice, he would definitely be able to win.

"Without Liu Bowen's help, can't we beat Cao Cao?" Lu Bu asked.

"Of course I can. It's just that Liu Bowen, who has a clever plan, doesn't use it, isn't it a pity. Chen Gong said with a smile.

"Don't mention him again." Lu Bu looked displeased and said, "I want him to understand that without his help, I can also defeat Cao Cao." In the future, he will not put his stinky shelf in front of me. ”

"Yes."

Chen Gong knew Lu Bu's temper and didn't dare to persuade him again.

Zhang Liang wanted to say something good, but after seeing Chen Gong being reprimanded, he also gave up.

Xu Shu stared at the map and said: "Liu Xuande first led Jingzhou, but the people's hearts have not recovered, and there are not enough soldiers and horses, so it is difficult to pose a threat to Yangzhou. As long as Zhang Liao and Gan Ning can hold Jiangxia, they can have no worries. I'm worried... Yuzhang County and Pengcheng Kingdom are both connected to Cao Cao's territory, and once a war starts, the consequences are unpredictable. If there is Jiangdong Sun Ce and Hebei Yuan Shao, will they also go into battle? Don't forget, my lord, you forbade the Jiangdong Army warships to sail on the Neijiang River, and Sun Ce had already complained. And Yuan Shao of Hebei also had a holiday with the lord, can he stand by and watch? ”

(End of chapter)