At the same time, Xiang Yu also began to act.

personally led 10,000 to break the military camp and rushed to Cao Cao's lair Xudu.

Gao Shun was afraid that Xiang Yu would lose, so he gathered 20,000 light horsemen and followed behind Xiang Yu, a distance of about 100 miles. Put on a posture of attacking Xu Du. At the same time, he sent an envoy to Xudu first to negotiate with Cao Cao.

Xu Du.

Wei Wangfu.

Civil and military at all levels are brought together.

After Cao Cao saw the envoy sent by Gao Shun, he said unhappily: "The envoy of Gao Shun said that the Ministry of Rites regretted it, did not want to sell Sima Yi, and asked me for someone. If you don't give it, you will have to step on my Xu Capital.... ”

"How can it be!"

"Lu Bu deceived people too much. Please ask the King of Wei to give the order and fight to the death with the Lu army! ”

.............

The generals were filled with righteous indignation and vowed to defend the dignity of the imperial court.

Xu Chu stood up and said: "Although the last general can't beat Li Yuanba, he can't tolerate Lu Bu to be bullied like this, please ask King Wei to give me a tiger and leopard ride and a dragon camp, and if Xiang Yu is not destroyed, I swear not to return it!" ”

The rest of the generals also asked for battle.

Cao Cao took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and said: "The mood of the generals, this king understands, but now... It's not the time to fight with Lu Bu. ”

"King Wei is wise."

Guo Jia breathed a sigh of relief, stood up and said: "Let's negotiate with the Ministry of Rites first, and Sima Yi, who has redeemed it, stands with a rational character. Xiang Yu and Gao Shun were reckless, and they wanted to approach us, but we ignored them, which showed our bearing even more. Sending someone to Shouchun City to negotiate again will make Lu Bu speechless. ”

"Hmm."

Xun Yu said: "What Feng Xiao said is reasonable. ”

"If we fall out with Lu Bu, our Yanzhou army will not be able to defeat Lu Bu's new army. However, the Jingzhou army of Luo Cheng, Lu Xun, and Liu Bowen could quickly capture Yuzhou. In that case, our soldiers and horses in Hanzhong County will be blocked in the south, and we will not be able to return to the Central Plains, which will make the Central Plains battlefield fall into a crisis. It is very likely to lose the two large states of Yu and Yan. ”

Cheng Yu also said: "Yes, even if you want to start a war with Lu Bu, you have to wait for Liu Bei's strength to increase, reach a united front with us, and transfer the elite of Si Li and Liangzhou to the Central Plains to deploy defense." Otherwise, as soon as the war starts, we will suffer. ”

"Fengxiao, Wenruo, and Zhongde are all very reasonable. No matter how provocative Xiang Yu and Gao Shun are, we can't respond. We must try our best to convince people with virtue and reason. Sometimes the kung fu on the lips is more important than the kung fu on the battlefield. Cao Cao said.

The strategists nodded.

Xu Chu pouted and muttered, "The enemy has hit our doorstep, and we won't let us fight back." That's too embarrassing, isn't it? ”

"Has General Xu heard a word? Calling a gentleman to take revenge, ten years is not too late? Xun Yu asked.

"Yes."

"We endure it now, in order to accumulate more strength, and when everything is ready, it is not too late to settle accounts with Lu Bu." Xun Yu patiently explained: "Just like two boxers competing, smart boxers often take a step back first, and when the opponent is not paying attention, they will hit with all their might." Only a stupid boxer will go head-to-head with the enemy. Therefore, it is often the boxer who retreats first to win, indicating that concession does not mean cowardice, and everything is unusable in order to prepare for victory. ”

"Yes. The end will be taught. ”

Xu Chu understood a rough idea.

"That person named Sima Yi, does he have real talent and learning? If it is in vain, it is not worth it for us to contradict Lu Bu for him. Cao Cao said.

Sima Yi was recommended by Cheng Yu.

Cheng Yu clenched his fists and said, "King Wei, please rest assured, Sima Yi does have real talent and learning." ”

"So where is he now? Is there a return to Xudu? ”

"This... Not yet. ”

Cao Cao said irritably: "Send more people to investigate, and after finding him, send him to Si Li." ”

"No."

Xiang Yu's broken military camp arrived in Xu Capital City two days later.

10,000 broke the barracks, lined up along the moat, and demonstrated to the city. indicated that he wanted to see Sima Yi, and released cruel words, if Sima Yi was not allowed to leave the city, he would start to attack the city.

In the face of Xiang Yu's provocation, the generals of the Cao army were willing to give up their lives and fight to the death with Xiang Yu, but Xun Yu personally went to the city to stop the generals defending the city.

"The people in the city listened, and immediately handed over Sima Yi... I, Xiang Yu, do what I say, if I don't see Sima Yi at noon tomorrow, I will attack the city, and then I will level your Xu Capital City! ”

After Xiang Yu threatened, he led the military camp to retreat five miles to the village.

Xun You returned to the Wei Palace, and reported to Cao Cao: "King Wei, Xiang Yu is easy to provoke, let's think of a foolproof strategy." ”

"Xiang Yu's broken military camp, although he is good at field battles, but he is not good at attacking fortifications, don't you really dare to attack the city?" Cao Cao sneered, a little disbelieving.

Xun You said: "King Wei." Behind Xiang Yu, there is Gao Shun. Gao Shun brought 20,000 light horsemen, and he would be able to reach Xudu City tomorrow. If they attack the city with all their might, it will be a bit of a problem. Don't forget that Xiang Yu was born with divine power and bravely crowned the three armies. ”

"Besides, Lu Bu has always been unreasonable, no matter who is right or wrong, his army has casualties, and he must compensate us, this..."

Cao Cao has a deep understanding of this. When Yuan Shao was beaten at the beginning, it was the compensation that was doubled. The benefits that Lu Bu received were far more than the benefits he received from Yuan Shao.

If there are casualties in the broken military camp because of the battle with Xiang Yu, there is no doubt that the responsibility is all on him.

The best way now is to negotiate and avoid the two sides from fighting each other.

Cao Cao wanted to send Xun You there, but he was afraid that Xiang Yu would hold Xun You and hesitate.

Xun You understood Cao Cao's thoughts and said, "The minister is willing to go to Xiang Yu's military camp and persuade him to withdraw from the army." ”

"What if he detains you?"

"King Wei, please rest assured, the minister has negotiated with Lu Jun several times, and he has not been detained, I think Lu Bu doesn't look down on me."

Cao Cao thought for a while and said, "Okay, the main purpose of your trip is to persuade Xiang Yu to withdraw from the army. If he refuses to withdraw his troops, you will find a way to delay the time, and I will send Cao Ren an order to transfer the soldiers and horses of Hanzhong County back to Yuzhou for defense. ”

"Yes."

After Xun You said goodbye to Cao Cao, he went to the camp outside the city.

Xiang Yu retreated five miles and had already stationed the camp.

"Newspaper... Cao Cao's envoy asked to see him. "The soldiers standing guard came to report.

"Bring it in."

"No."

The soldiers escorted Xun Yu into the camp tent and threw it in front of Xiang Yu.

Xiang Yu took a look at it and said with a smile: "It turned out to be Mr. Xun Youxun, don't come to harm?" ”

"General Xiang, is this your hospitality?" Xun You stood up and patted the dirt on his body very angrily.

Xiang Yu snorted coldly: "You don't talk nonsense!" I came to Xudu City to ask for Sima Yi, if you know each other, give Sima Yi to me, if you force me to be anxious, we will see you on the battlefield. ”

"As for hospitality, it's about treating guests. Are you a guest? You are my enemy, I didn't behead you, I already gave you face. ”