The next day, Tao Qian was in the chamber of the state pastor and officially gave up the post of Xuzhou pastor to Liu Bei. Yes, early the next morning, Tao Qian, who was still lying in bed and was weak, became like a dragon and a tiger, although he couldn't describe it as vibrant, but no matter how he looked at it, he couldn't see any signs of illness in Tao Qian. In this way, there is only one answer, Tao Qian pretended to be sick and pretended to be sick in order to give Xuzhou to Liu Bei.

"Yuanlong, Jun is really resourceful, and he can come up with such a method. However, Jun is not very kind, and he even concealed it, which has caused Zhu to be worried about ...... for the past few days" Mi Zhu looked at the two happy people above, and smiled at Chen Deng in a comfortable mood.

Tao Qian is kind to Mi Zhu, although strictly speaking, Tao Qian's picture is just the Mi family's money, but Mi Zhu has always kept it in mind. Just for the sake of the family, he understood that if he continued to follow Tao Qian, the Mi family would eventually fall into a state of defeat. And in Mi Zhu's heart, Tao Qian is not a master.

Therefore, he chose Liu Bei, a man who is most in line with Mi Zhu's heart. It's just that although he conspired with Chen Deng to try to welcome Liu Bei into Xuzhou, how to make this matter more peaceful, Mi Zhu didn't have any way. Even when Liu Bei arrived in Xiapi, Mi Zhu had prepared for the worst, that is, after Liu Bei became the pastor of Xuzhou, he used his own merits to protect Tao Qian. And he also believes that with Liu Bei's benevolence, he will not refuse.

But now, things have the best ending, Tao Qian took the initiative to give up the post of Xuzhou pastor to Liu Bei. Although this is an ending that Mi Zhu can't even imagine, there is no doubt that he is very satisfied with it. And all of this was naturally attributed to Chen Deng's head by Mi Zhu. Otherwise, Tao Qian would take the initiative to give up Xuzhou Mu? With Mi Zhu's understanding, that is simply impossible.

"This matter is not Deng's plan, Deng's only plan is to let Tao Gong pretend to be sick." Hearing this, Chen Deng shook his head and sighed.

"It's not Yuanlong's plan?" Mi Zhu looked at Chen Deng in surprise when he heard this, and then asked with an incredulous expression, "If it weren't for Yuanlong and many families to exert pressure on Tao Gong, how could Tao Gong take the initiative to give up Xuzhou?" ”

"Although it is true that things are a little unbelievable, it is true that no one is persecuting Tao Gong. However, it can also be said that the whole trend is forcing Tao Gong, right? Chen Deng looked at Tao Qian, who was in the first place, talking and laughing, and said quietly.

"If Tao Gong does not take the initiative to give way, then with the current situation, Xuzhou will definitely be even more chaotic. Internally, it seems now, I am afraid that since we proposed to ask Liu Zhijun to send troops to support Xuzhou, Tao Gong has already guessed our thoughts. In this way, as soon as Liu Zhijun leaves, Xuzhou will definitely set off a bloody storm. When two tigers fight, one will be injured, and then it will only cheapen others. And in this case, whether Liu Yuanjun will interfere in the affairs of Xuzhou, Tao Gong is afraid that he has no bottom in his heart. Chen Deng said in a deep voice.

"Externally, although Cao Mengde withdrew today because of some scruples, as long as he doesn't want to continue to survive in the midst of many forces, he will make a comeback sooner or later. And if Yuan Highway in Jiujiang has been unable to take Yangzhou or counterattack Yuzhou, he will definitely retreat to Xuzhou...... At that time, with Tao Gong's age, coupled with the internal struggle, it is only a matter of time before Xuzhou changes hands. At that time, even if the Tao family did not fall, it could only decline. Chen Deng said in the end, his tone was full of emotion.

And now, Tao Gong took the initiative to cede Xuzhou to Liu Yuanjun, how Xuzhou will be in the future for the time being, but at least, the Tao family is preserved. With the grace of Xuzhou, coupled with the fact that Tao Gong does not plan to let his two sons come out, Liu Yuanjun and even I will naturally treat them well. Chen Deng shook his head and sighed, as if he was lamenting that Tao Qian, who was ambitious in the past and wanted to take charge of Xuzhou, has now fallen into such a field.

However, after speaking, Chen Deng's words changed, and he looked at Tao Qian with a hint of admiration and sighed, "But no matter whether Tao Gong is forced to do so or what, not everyone can think of this method in the face of this situation." And even if they think about it, not everyone has the courage to let go completely. ”

Hearing this, Mi Zhu turned his head to look at Tao Qian, who was smiling and talking about something with Liu Bei, and couldn't help but sigh again and again, "The ancients, the pit viper stings his hands, and the strong man unwields his wrist." If it were you and me, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to do it, right? ”

Hearing Mi Zhu's words, Chen Deng was silent, and only after a long time did he say faintly, "There are some things, how can I put them down as ordinary people?" And sometimes, even if we want to put it down, how can we put it down? ”

"Alas......" Hearing this, Mi Zhu sighed, but he didn't know what to say.

Maybe this is the so-called people in the rivers and lakes can't help themselves, where is it so easy for people in them to get out? Like Tao Qian, he doesn't play directly, although it seems to be free and easy, but it is also very dangerous. Because of his approach, it can be said that he completely handed over the survival of his family to Liu Bei. As Chen Deng said, if it was possible, how could Tao Qian take the initiative to put the fate of himself and his family in the hands of others? Even if that person seems to be a good person......

And the next day, Tao Qian officially sent someone to Chang'an to clarify the matter to the court, just like Li Yi, Yuan Shao and others, although everyone knows that the court has been controlled by Ma Teng, but the situation still has to go. At the same time, he also sent people to spread the word to all counties in Xuzhou, and in this regard, the officials and powerful families in various places who had already been informed by Chen Deng and others sent people or personally rushed to Xiapi to congratulate Liu Bei on his appointment as the pastor of Xuzhou, and even Zang Ba, who had betrayed Tao Qian, also sent people to bring gifts.

This situation is a dream that Tao Qian dreamed of but could not get, and now, Liu Bei has done it. However, it is no wonder, after all, when Tao Qian first came to Xuzhou, in addition to the appointment letter of the imperial court, the only thing that was known to everyone was that he openly humiliated Zhang Wen at the banquet of hundreds of officials in the imperial court. When Tao Qian was running Xuzhou, his great achievements and his character of listening to sycophants made everyone even more disliked.

And what about Liu Bei? Before entering Xuzhou, his virtuous name had been widely spread in Xuzhou. Unlike Tao Qian, who is just from a small family in Danyang, Liu Bei is a genuine royal family! Although the ancestor has long been down, his reputation is still there! When he is down, naturally no one pays attention to it, but once he rises like Liu Bei now, there are not too many people to rely on. At a time when the imperial court is now controlled by traitors and it is not yet known what will become of the future, Liu Bei's identity as a relative of the Han family is very popular with some people. After all, Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu is in front of Zhuyu.

Of course, there is one of the most important reasons why these people are like this, which is different from the past when Tao Qian entered Xuzhou alone and only recruited his team in a few years. Liu Bei came with the Qingzhou army strongly. In addition, Tao Qian took the initiative to give way, and the Chen family and other families were already attached, if they still chose to disobey yin and yang at this time, wouldn't it be looking for something for themselves?

But then again, the most excited about this news should be the people of Xuzhou, right? There are not so many distracting thoughts in their hearts, all they see is Cao Cao attacking and slaughtering in Xuzhou for many years, and Xuzhou Mu Taoqian is helpless about it. And when Liu Bei appeared, Cao Jun directly retreated.

At the same time, the news also spread quickly to the surroundings of Xuzhou, and soon after, it reached the ears of Cao Cao, who was rushing to Yanzhou.

"Liu Bei! Liu Xuande!! Good! Good! Very good!! Cao Cao sat down and looked at the information in his hand, and said almost through gritted teeth, and the hand holding Jian Ce was even more pale because he was too hard.

"I have been fighting in Xuzhou for many years, spending countless manpower and material resources, and even slaughtering Tancheng with notoriety! Now, even Yanzhou has lost most of it! But the result? I didn't get anything, but let that Liu Bei easily get the whole territory of Xuzhou! Cao Cao looked around at everyone and said loudly, with a thick anger in his tone, "Can any of you tell me why this is?" ”

It's just that everyone was silent about Cao Cao's questioning. Because they didn't dare to answer, and they didn't know how to answer Cao Cao's words.

There was a dead silence in the tent, and I don't know how long it took before a voice sounded, "My lord, for the sake of today, it is better to return to Yanzhou as soon as possible to quell the rebels." As for Xuzhou, although he was unwilling, he could only give up first. ”

Hearing this, Cao Cao turned his head to look over, but it was Cao Xiu. This Cao Cao clansman, who has just performed the crown salute this year, has been deeply loved by Cao Cao since he was a child. It's just that even so, he opened his mouth to persuade Cao Cao when he was angry, and he said such straightforward words, so that everyone couldn't help but pinch a cold sweat for Cao Xiu.

However, after hearing Cao Xiu's words, Cao Cao was silent for a moment and nodded, then looked around at everyone and said, "What Wen Lie said is extremely true, but I lost my temper ......" As he spoke, Cao Cao turned his head to look at Xun Yue and asked, "Zhongyu, is there any information from Yanzhou?" ”

"It was just delivered earlier today, and I wanted to report it to the lord immediately," Xun Yue heard this, and hurriedly took out a copy ......of Jian Zhi from his arms, and explained while presenting it to Cao Cao.

In this regard, Cao Cao just nodded, and then took Jian Ce and looked at it. After only two glances, Cao Cao immediately sneered, "I just said that Chen Gongtai and the three of them dared to betray me, but they found a helper......"

"The lord refers to ......" Xun Yue and the others immediately asked curiously when they heard this.

"Hehe, Chen Guo's Chen Wang Pet! Although it was Luo Xiaoyuan, the prime minister of the country, who came forward, but Luo Xiaoyuan had already been won over by King Chen, when he was crusading against Dong Zhuo in the past, King Chen led more than 100,000 troops to enter Yangxia, if Luo Xiaoyuan did not help, it would be impossible for King Chen alone. Cao Cao said with a sneer, although his tone sounded relaxed, the strong worry in his eyes exposed his heart.

And in the camp tent, it was also a mess because of this news, who made this news too shocking. The strength of Chen Gong and the others is not weak, and now with the addition of King Chen, who has a lot of soldiers and enough food......

"Then how dare King Chen meddle in this matter?! Aren't you afraid of causing chaos in the world?! Xiahou Yuan was angry with a hint of incomprehension. The chaos in the world in his mouth naturally does not refer to the current situation, because unlike many county guards and state pastors attacking each other today, King Chen is the real King surnamed Liu! You must know that today's Liu Bei, Liu Biao and others are just a state pastor, not even Hou.

"King Chen naturally doesn't have to worry, because it was Chen Guoxiang who came forward!" Xun Yue shook his head and said with a solemn face, "And come to think of it, it was Chen Gongtai and others who came forward to invite King Chen to come forward by slandering the lord, although it was a little inappropriate, but it was also reasonable." And even if Yanzhou is captured, King Chen will not sit in the position of Yanzhou pastor. According to my estimate, the position of Yanzhou pastor is either Zhang Mengzhuo's or Chen Gongtai's. In this way, no one can find any reason. ”

"Yes, and Fang is in a big mess today, the court was hijacked by horse thieves, and he has long lost the ability to rule the world. In this case, it is very likely that King Chen intends to emulate Emperor Guangwu......" Cao Ren on the side echoed when he heard this.

"Humph! How can it be so easy?! Cao Cao snorted coldly, and then said loudly, "Immediately send someone to the Lang Evil Country to meet that Zang Ba and ask him to send troops to Mount Tai!" As long as he can capture Taishan County, then he will be the defender of Taishan County! ”

Although doing so is undoubtedly equivalent to giving Taishan County to Zang Ba, Cao Cao at this time is also helpless. Because if he didn't do this, he really didn't have the confidence to defeat Zhang Miao and the others who united with King Chen and Liu Pet. Moreover, Yuan Shu of Jiujiang has always been eyeing Yanzhou, and although Liu Bei, who has just obtained Xuzhou, may not be able to send troops, he also has to guard against it......

"In addition, let Yuan Rang and others defend the two counties of Jiyin and Shanyang, these two counties must not be lost!" Cao Cao said in a deep voice. At this moment, Cao Cao was very glad that when he came to attack Xuzhou this time, he did not bring Xiahoudun, Xun Yue and others, and at the same time, he was also glad that Cheng Yu did not rebel with Chen Gong and others. Otherwise, he would really be helpless.

"In addition, he ordered the rest of the county to hold on to the city and wait for reinforcements. At the same time, the order went down and told the soldiers to throw everything away, leaving only enough rations, and rush back to Yanzhou at full speed! Cao Cao ordered loudly.

"No!"

On the other hand, after receiving Cao Cao's letter, Zang Ba immediately led his army to Taishan County. Although Liu Bei sent a congratulatory gift when he succeeded to Xuzhou Mu, and even when Liu Bei led the army through the Lang Evil Country before, Zang Ba also cooperated, but this definitely does not mean that Zang Ba is willing to see Liu Bei become Xuzhou Mu. Because of this, except for Taishan County in the west and the sea in the east, it has been completely surrounded by Liu Bei.

In this case, if he didn't want to rely on Liu Bei, he could only develop to Taishan County.

"Although in the current situation, Cao Mengde may not be able to win, but this is already my last chance! If not, you can only choose one force to attach to. Zang Ba sighed helplessly.