June, Qingzhou.

"How is that possible?! Although Bo Jue's troops were 20,000 fewer than that of Yuan Shao, how could he have been defeated so quickly?! Liu Bei looked at Bing Yuan in shock, looking very excited. After learning that Yanzhou had sent troops, he transferred Bing Yuan from the plains, after all, there were already Jian Yong and Wang Xuan there, and it was a complete waste of talent for Bing Yuan to continue to stay there.

It's no wonder he was so excited, at this time on the Qingzhou side, Gao Gan gathered about 30,000 troops in Juancheng, blocking the 30,000 troops led by Zhang Fei outside the city, while Yuan Yi, Yuan Xu and others in Yanzhou gathered 30,000 or 40,000 people in Taishan County, so that Liu Bei had to lead the army to be stationed between Jinan and Qi to defend himself, and he didn't dare to support Zhang Fei easily.

And now, Gongsun Zhan, who attracted Yuan Shao's main force, has been defeated, and once Yuan Shao leads his army south, how can Liu Bei be able to stop it at that time?

Perhaps the only thing that allowed Liu Bei to breathe a little sigh of relief was because Tao Qian took the initiative to show favor to Liu Bei, so that Liu Bei would have the heart to surrender directly to Yuan Shao if he had to face Xuzhou in the south again.

"My lord, then Yuan Shao is very likely to lead the army south, and his subordinates feel that they should take precautions as soon as possible." Bingyuan said respectfully.

"What should I do now?" Hearing this, Liu Bei calmed down a little, looked at Bing Yuan and asked in a deep voice.

"The subordinates think that the most important thing now is to let Captain Taishi go to Leling to raise troops to prevent Yuan Shao, even if he does not attack Leling and attacks the plains, then he can let Captain Taishi lead the army to support." Bing Yuan said in a deep voice, "At the same time, send someone to Youzhou as soon as possible to persuade Liu Youzhou to send troops to assist Gongsun Zhan, with his help, he will definitely be able to contain Yuan Shao's large number of troops." ”

"Hmm...... Just do what you say. Liu Bei nodded and said. At this time, he had completely calmed down, and his fear of Yuan Shao had faded again. If he really wants to fight, he Liu Bei may not be able to stop Yuan Shao, and Liu Bei also remembered one thing, that is, he received information some time ago that Li Yi's troops had invaded Hanoi and Wei County.

"Although I don't know what the ability of Zikang is, but since I can be entrusted with a heavy task by Zikang, it shouldn't be a problem. Hanoi is not necessarily, but Wei Jun's Yuan Shao is definitely impossible to give up. Liu Bei thought secretly in his heart, and at the same time an idea popped up.

After Bing Yuan left, Liu Bei quietly summoned his own soldiers and ordered, "You go to Changshan Country quickly, tell that Zhang Yan, and say that now Gongsun in the north has been defeated, if he does not send troops to rescue, we will definitely be defeated by Yuan Shao......"

Well, although Zhang Yan joined the coalition army, whether it was Li Yi or Liu Bei, they were not very willing to deal with Zhang Yan if possible, even Gongsun Zhan, who took the initiative to contact Zhang Yan. Not because of anything else, just simply because he was born in a yellow scarf. It's not that Li Yi and Liu Bei feel like it, it's just that they simply don't want their subordinates to think that they have too close a relationship with the Yellow Turban Thief.

On the other side, although he was defeated by Yuan Shao, Gongsun Chan finally stabilized his position and repelled the pursuing troops of Ko Yi. But that's about it. After returning to Quanzhou, Gongsun Zhan immediately sent people to Jicheng to ask Liu Yu for help.

"Go tell that Zhang Yan and ask him to send troops to the Hejian Kingdom to support him immediately! If I lose, then he is ready to be completely annexed by Yuan Shao! Gongsun Chan said with a gloomy face. He had never had the idea of asking Zhang Yan for help before, he just planned to let him help contain Yuan Shao's forces.

It's just that now, Gongsun Zhan, who knows Liu Yu's character very well, has to be prepared for Liu Yu's refusal to help.

Liu Bei and Gongsun Chan started Liu Yu and Zhang Yan's idea at the same time, and Yuan Shao over there did the same, after defeating Gongsun Zhan, Yuan Shao sent Xun Chen to Jicheng to visit Liu Yu.

"Liu Yuanjun, everyone is a minister of the Han family, and now that Dong thief is still holding the saint hostage in Chang'an, it should be a priority to give priority to how to help the Han family. And between my lord and the prince and the prince of the grandson, in fact, it is just some small misunderstanding, if Liu Yuanjun can help persuade him, my lord will be grateful. Xun Chen said respectfully.

"Although there is some truth in what Xun Jun said, the matter of Yuan Cheqi forcibly seizing Jizhou is irrefutable!" Liu Yu looked at Xun Chen and said lightly.

Hearing this, Xun Chen just wanted to explain, but after seeing Liu Yu's majestic gaze, he felt ashamed and couldn't speak for a while. Because he knew that no matter what, Yuan Shao's plot to deceive Gongsun Zan in Jizhou could not be deceived by Liu Yu and others. Moreover, in order not to make Liu Yu angry and send reinforcements, Xun Chen did not dare to threaten Liu Yu, in this case, how to persuade Liu Yu?

"Humph! Then Liu Yu really thinks that I don't dare to touch him?! Hearing Xun Chen's return, Yuan Shao whispered angrily. Yuan Shao wanted to make him emperor before, but he refused, and later when Gongsun Zan raised troops, Yuan Shao hoped that he could help dissuade him, but Liu Yu refused, and now, ......

"The lord please calm his anger, that Liu Yu has won the hearts of the people of Youzhou, and has the support of Wuhuan and other Hu people. If the lord is an enemy of him, it will only make the lord's situation even more dangerous. Seeing this, Xun Chen hurriedly persuaded him.

"I know!" Yuan Shao nodded resentfully when he heard this, and after a long while, he looked at everyone and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, what do you think about the current situation?" ”

"Lord, now that Li Yi has captured Yecheng, and General Chun Yu is also trapped in Handan, his subordinates think that they should give priority to repelling Li Yi's troops! Wei Jun and Zhao Guo can't be lost! Feng Ji said in a respectful voice.

"Yuan Tu's words are wrong, then Li Yi's troops to attack Jizhou are only more than 30,000 people, although he attacked Yecheng, but he is also unable to attack other cities. And although Na Yan Liang besieged Handan, with the ability of Chun Yu's general, it was not difficult to hold it. Moreover, troops can also be mobilized from Julu, Anyang and other places to support Wei County and Handan. Xu Yu opened his mouth to object.

After speaking, Xu You turned his head to look at Yuan Shao and said in a respectful voice, "My subordinates think that Liu Bei of Qingzhou should be defeated first, and now Yuan Fujun leads the princes of Yanzhou to Mount Tai, and there is General Gao to garrison Juancheng, if the lord leads the army south to attack Qingzhou on three sides, then how can Liu Bei resist?" As long as Liu Bei is defeated, he will be able to free up his forces to drive Li Yi and the others out of Jizhou! ”

"Subordinates seconded!" Xun Chen opened his mouth and said, "The subordinates also thought that they should attack Liu Bei first, although Li Yi captured Yecheng, but he was unable to expand the results of the battle, and he was unable to send reinforcements to support Jizhou. Therefore, the lord only needs to let General Chun Yu defend Handan, defeat Liu Bei first, and then turn back to attack Li Yi. ”