In 199 AD, the fourth year of Jian'an, this year was destined to be a bloody year for the land of China at the end of the Han Dynasty.

In March, Yuan Shao raised heavy troops to attack Gongsun Zhan, Gongsun Zhan Jieqiao camp collapsed without a fight, Yuan Shao then besieged Gongsun Zhan's heavy troops in Yijing, Gongsun Chan decided to hold out, and sent his eldest son Gongsun continued to ask for help in Montenegro Zhang Yan, Zhang Yan raised 30,000 troops, and the army of 100,000 was divided into three ways to rescue Yi Jing, but the rescue did not arrive, Yi Jing was broken, and Gongsun Chan also self-immolated and died, so he had to go back to defend Montenegro. Since then, the four northern states of Hebei have all been returned to Yuan Shao, and Yuan Shao has become the largest princely force in the Central Plains.

Yuan Shao once became bigger, Cao Cao immediately felt the pressure, so when Yuan Shao's new foothold in the four states was not stable, in April of the fourth year of Jian'an, the troops sent to the Yellow River, attacked the garrison of the shooting dogs, took Hanoi County, Yuan Shao plotted to attack Cao Cao, and Cao Cao prepared to meet Yuan Shao.

Speaking of Yuan Shu, since Yuan Shu's general Ji Ling was defeated by Liu Bei, he lived a life of panic, and soon became ill, so in the month of Liu Bei's army, he also began to prepare, but what he did was not a preparation for war, but a preparation for running away.

That's right, Yuan Shu wants to run, he plans to enter Qingzhou through the border of Xuzhou and go north to join his brother Yuan Shao, when the news finally reaches Liu Bei's camp, it is already after Yuan Shu leaves Shouchun.

"This birdman! Why did you run away! I'm going to fight him for 300 rounds! ”

In Liu Bei's Chinese military tent, an angry shout could be heard clearly outside the door, and it was none other than Liu Bei's sworn brothers Zhang Fei and Zhang Yide.

"Third brother, listen to what the eldest brother has to say!"

Another person said in a deep voice, but it was Liu Bei's other sworn brother Guan Yu, as soon as his voice fell, everyone in the Chinese military tent looked at the person sitting in the main seat with an expectant face, and even Zhang Fei, who was still angry just now, quieted down.

Seeing that everyone was quiet and quietly waiting for him to speak, Liu Bei did not panic at all, he looked around at everyone, but his eyes finally stayed on one person.

"Defoe, what do you think?"

Yes!

It was Liu Mingyi who was named, and everyone's eyes suddenly shifted from Liu Bei to him, and being watched by so many people made his heart suddenly nervous. This feeling is very similar to the feeling of an elementary school student in a previous life, the only difference is that the examiner is multiplied by three and the pressure is multiplied by ten.

"Lord, I think we can continue to go south and receive Yuan Shu's Shouchun."

Liu Mingyi cautiously said his thoughts, in fact, he had discussed this consideration with some well-connected generals in the barracks in private. For example, Jin Ming, Jin Ming thought deeply of his idea, and he also thought that the capture of Shouchun was the power that could receive Yuan Shu's development in Yangzhou, although the economic conditions here were not as good as those of the Central Plains, but it could still provide the heavy money and food for the formation of an army of 100,000. The second is that Cao Cao's focus at the moment is on the defense of the north, which can give Liu Bei's forces who rebelled against him a rare opportunity to develop, away from danger and away from Cao Cao. So Liu Mingyi still thinks that his proposal should be good.

"No, no, no!"

Who knew that as soon as Liu Mingyi's words were finished, he was immediately opposed. I saw Zhang Fei waving his hands and shaking his head, with an expression that he would rather die than go to Yangzhou.

At the same time as Zhang Fei put on an attitude, Liu Bei also said, "Defu, Yangzhou is broken, and there is no danger in all directions, it is not a place to stand." ”

"That's what the lord said!"

The suggestion was rejected by a mouthful, Liu Mingyi's heart was slightly unhappy, he arched his hand and sat on the seat without saying a word.

"Lord, if Yangzhou can't, or you can vote for Jingzhou, Jingzhou Liu Jingsheng is known for his generosity, and he is also the same sect as the lord, if you go, you must have a place."

Liu Mingyi's suggestion was not adopted, but his words were like an introduction, which gradually brought the silent crowd to life. After Liu Bei rejected Liu Mingyi's suggestion, Jian Yong stood up and said after a little contemplation.

"Yes!"

Different from Liu Mingyi's treatment, Jian Yong's words were approved by Sun Qian and Yi Yuan, and both nodded yes, but when they looked at Liu Bei on the main seat, they saw that he just smiled slightly and shook his head slowly.

"Jingsheng's Kuanren also often yearns for it, but how can those who want to achieve great things live under the fence of others, no!"

Liu Bei refused again.

"Big brother, you can't do this, that can't do it, then you have an idea!"

Mang Zhang Fei saw that everyone's opinions were rejected, and he immediately understood the thoughts of his eldest brother, so he deliberately asked loudly.

"I mean, why don't you go to Xuzhou, can everyone see it?"

Seeing that Zhang Fei drew everyone's attention back to him again, Liu Bei didn't take it anymore, he said with a solemn expression.

"Xuzhou?"

Everyone was stunned, and even Liu Mingyi made a surprised sound, and then Jian Yong stood up again.

"Lord, we finally escaped Cao Cao's palm, how can we throw ourselves into the net again."

"Yes!"

Sun Qian nodded in agreement with Jian Yong's words.

"What Gongyou said is bad, Xuzhou is looking forward to the lord, if there is a long drought and waiting for Ganlin!"

As soon as Sun Qian's words fell, a middle-aged man stood up and said, but it was Mi Zhu who would only come with him recently.

"Lord, the people of Xuzhou look forward to the lord as they look forward to the sun and the moon, if the lord comes to Xuzhou City again, then the hearts of the people can be expected, and the great cause can be expected!"

Another middle-aged man on the side of Mi Zhu who looked very similar to him went on to say that this was Mi Fang, the younger brother of the Mi Zhu clan.

Liu Mingyi didn't know much about these two people, but he had met a few times in General Zuo's mansion in Xu Ducheng, he stared at the two thoughtfully, but he was thinking about another question in his mind, Mi Zhen's matter, these two don't know if they know.

Not to mention Liu Mingyi's opinion, just talking about the two brothers Mi Zhu and Mi Fang, it is amazing, brother Mi Zhu, Zi Zhong, brother Mi Fang, Zi Fang, the two were originally from Qu County, Donghai, their ancestors have been engaged in reclamation for generations, with more than 10,000 customers and more than 100 million family assets, they are a veritable famous family, but if it is only here, it will not be surprising.

After the death of Xuzhou Mu Taoqian, the two were mainly Liu Bei, during which they had raised countless money and grain for Liu Bei's forces, and Liu Bei was defeated by Lu Bu and lost the foundation of Xuzhou City, and the Mi clan was invited by Lu Bu many times to be hired as a guest, but at that time, the patriarch Mi Zhu tried to arrange the family opinion, and with the support of his brother Mi Fang, he not only married the only sister Mi Zhen to Liu Bei, but also gave up the family to follow for generations.

Liu Bei later took refuge in Cao Cao, and Cao Cao appreciated the two even more, meaning that Mi Zhu was the Taishou of the winning county and Mi Fang was the minister of Pengcheng, but they were still politely rejected by the two. Because of this, the two won the trust of Liu Bei, and served as the left general together with Sun Qian and Jian Yong.

When Liu Bei escaped from Xudu this time, the Mi brothers also made great contributions, and were even willing to stay in Xudu after Liu Bei led the army to Yuan, and this is the case, Cao Cao finally made up his mind to let Liu Bei out of the city. But in the same way, it can also be seen here that the two are not only speculative businessmen, no, not long after Liu Bei set out on the expedition, the two secretly transported the clan out of the city, and sought an opportunity to escape, and even brought 3,000 Ding Zhuang to fill the army when they met this time. Nothing short of legendary.

Obviously, with the support of these two legends, Liu Bei's heart was more confident, he stood up violently, and waved his big hand, "I have made up my mind, immediately march to Xuzhou, all departments and go to prepare, we will leave early tomorrow morning!" ”