Just when Yuan Shao was depressed and the war was not going well, the herald interrupted Yuan Shao's thoughts at an inopportune time, only to see the messenger say excitedly: "General, good news has come from the Western Front, the second prince captured Luoyang, captured Cao Jun 5,000, and the guards Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu surrendered to our army. Originally, Yuan Shao wanted to blame this bold soldier, but when he heard that Yuan Xi had captured Luoyang in a short time, he was in a better mood and asked the messenger to come in and tell the details. When Yuan Shao heard that Yuan Xi relied on the strategy of Xu Shu and Sima Yi, and captured Luoyang, which was guarded by Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu, in three days, he was not only shocked, but also happy.

Seeing that Yuan Shao's spirits were greatly lifted, he no longer had the bitterness of the defeat of the previous army, and he was also relieved, otherwise his morale would be low, and he would be afraid that it would be difficult to defeat Cao Cao. When Yuan Shao saw the two coming, he was also excited: "Zhengnan and Yuantu came just in time, Xianyi has captured Luoyang, and Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu have surrendered to our army." The two were also shocked, and they hurriedly asked about the specific experience, and the judge praised: "The second son is thoughtful and has insight into people's hearts, and it is better to judge and sigh." Feng Ji also nodded, but sighed: "I am so ashamed that I didn't see Liu Bei in time because I was entrusted by the second son!" ”

It turned out that Liu Bei deliberately stayed in the rear army that day and kept his distance from Wen Chou, just to take the opportunity to break away from Yuan Shao. Because he knew that the one who could kill Yan Liang must be Guan Yu, and Wen Chou knew that person was Guan Yu, I was afraid that it would be bad for him. Later, Guan Yu beheaded Wen Chou again and led the army to chase after him, and Liu Bei sorted out the defeated troops and retreated. When Guan Yu knew that it was Liu Bei who received the order, he only brought a few people to see Liu Bei. Liu Bei and Guan Yu reunited, and they told about their parting, but Liu Bei was surrounded by Yuan Shao's soldiers, and when he saw that Guan Yu was an enemy soldier, he asked Liu Bei: "Uncle Huang, this red-faced man killed General Yan and General Wen, even if it is your brother, you should take it first and hand it over to the general!" Liu Bei did not flinch in the face of doubts, and replied solemnly: "This time, I came with General Wen to find General Guan on the order of the general. And the general has an order, and now the war is unfavorable, so after I find General Guan, I will directly attack Xuchang and reverse the defeat! ”

Before the officer could explain, he was directly beheaded by Guan Yu's hand, the soldiers were in an uproar, Liu Bei pointed to the corpse on the ground, and threatened: "This person does not listen to the general's orders, I have beheaded him, I have been ordered by the general, to lead the army to attack Xuchang, to save the son of today, if someone disobeys this person, it will be the end!" "Although the generals have doubts, the general's secret order is to attack Xuchang and save the Son of Heaven, which is very likely to be true! Guan Yu's prestige is far and wide, and there is only one end for disobedience at this time, just like that, no one speaks anymore. I also have to admire Liu Bei's appeal, Liu Bei saw that Guan Yu had already shocked the three armies, and began to speak boldly to improve morale: "If we can capture Xuchang and save the Son of Heaven, not only to help the general defeat Cao Cao, but also to save the hero of the Son of Heaven, Guangzong and Ancestor are not a problem." "In this way, Liu Bei deceived Yuan Jun's trust and marched towards Xuchang with 30,000 troops!"

Thinking of this Liu Bei, Yuan Shao also didn't know where to fight, if it weren't for Liu Bei and Guan Yu, he would not have lost two generals and tens of thousands of soldiers, the more he thought about it, the more angry he became, listening to the words of the two, he seemed to know that Liu Bei was wrong, and asked: "You two knew that Liu Bei was inappropriate, why didn't you remind them earlier?" The judge hurriedly said: "I also ask the general to forgive me, at that time, the second prince suspected that Liu Bei was colluding with Cao Cao and had bad intentions, but there was no real evidence." We also know that he has bad motives, but we want to use his name to better deal with Cao Cao, but we didn't expect Liu Bei to pick up the cheap! Feng Ji also explained: "This Liu Bei is not simple, maybe the second son's guess is correct, he is a fraud in Xuzhou, let Guan Yu surrender to Cao Cao, and then use Guan Yu to behead the general of our army." Our army has many soldiers, Cao Cao is strong, and he is waiting for both sides to lose. ”

Yuan Shao saw Liu Bei's true face clearly at this time, although he regretted it, he held on to the last hope and said: "Listen to the soldiers who fled back, Liu Bei and Guan Yu are leading the army to attack Xuchang, if Xianyi captures the Tiger Prison Pass and then marches to Xuchang, Cao Cao will retreat and return to help, our army will fall to cover up and kill, and Cao Cao can be captured!" "The trial and Feng Ji also agree, although the tiger prison is easy to defend and difficult to attack, but the second son has created too many miracles, and this expectation may come true. Yuan Shao also raised his spirit and personally led his troops to Guandu to fight Cao Cao.

Xuchang, Prime Minister's Mansion. Xun Yu was discussing Yuan Xi's deal with Cao Pi, Cao Pi read Yuan Xi's letter, with murderous anger on his face, and said angrily: "No, Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu harmed my brother, I will never let them go, and now Zhang Xiu and Jia Xu have surrendered to the enemy, and the family should be killed according to law." Xun Yu also knew the hatred between the Cao family and them, but he still persuaded: "The son is angry, Zhang Xiujia Xu has long brought the closest people in the army, and now the people in the house are old and weak relatives, and killing them will damage the majesty of our army." And this time the main thing is to Diao Chan, if it is for this woman to cause the Yuan army to attack the city, and the people are in trouble, I am afraid that everyone in the world will laugh at us for only loving beauties, regardless of the country. ”

Although Cao Pi also likes Diao Chan very much, he also knows that it is unlikely in this life, and Cao Cao gave Diao Chan to Guan Yu not long ago. It's just that Yuan Xi is the same age as himself, and he is also his main opponent in the future, and he has already lost for a while before he has even fought, and he is really unhappy. Xun Yu also knew that Cao Pi was unhappy, and still persuaded Cao Pi to focus on the army, and even analyzed that Yuan Xi was so aggressive for a woman, he would not be Cao Pi's opponent in the future, and the husband should not only fight for a momentary victory, but forget the long-term plan. ”

Just as the two were about to arrange a transaction, there was an urgent military situation from the soldiers guarding the city outside, and Yuan Xi led the army to appear near Xuchang and asked Lord Xun to talk. Xun Yu came to the city wall, saw a young commander at the head, there were several generals behind him, the lineup was very extraordinary, and shouted to Yuan Xi: "General Yuan is a young hero, I love beautiful women, and I Xun Yu can judge people and good things, I have ordered someone to arrange it, and please wait a while." Xun Yu announced Yuan Xi's request for Diao Chan in public, which was to discredit Yuan Xi. Yuan Xi may be able to bear it, but Xun Zhan, as a subordinate, can't, and said: "If Wen Ruo's words are wrong, Diao Chan will eliminate thieves for the country, and complete the mission that Prime Minister Cao Cheng can't complete, and he should be the Protector of the Country, and you don't respect Mrs. Lu, and even imprison her at will. Xun Yu saw that it was his brother Xun Zhan, and his talent for debate was unrivaled in the world, but he didn't expect to say that Diao Chan was the wife of the protector of the country, and he didn't know how to refute it, but Cao Pi on the side was ashamed to say: "It's really ridiculous, a broken flower and a willow can also be called a lady of the protector, and Yuan Gongzi is also a unique vision." ”

Yuan Xi's ability Xun Zhan is very familiar, he can speak well, and he sighs to himself, isn't it boring for a mere Cao Pi? Sure enough, I saw Yuan Xi disdainfully said: "You are Cao Zihuan, I know you very well, I have no pity, no morality, I don't know if Prime Minister Cao Cheng can teach you, respecting others is respecting yourself, compared to your younger brother Cao Zijian, he cares about the suffering of the people in the world, and he is even more sympathetic to women. Xun Yu is thinking, respecting others is respecting yourself, this is really ingenious, this second son of the Yuan family is really different from him Yuan Shao, he is really eloquent, not only taught Cao Pi a lesson, but also sow discord. Yuan Xi's words also fell in the hearts of everyone, the sentence of respecting others is also respecting oneself is really smart, and suddenly the scene was quiet, and the scene was cold, although Cao Pi on the city wall was angry, he was also embarrassed.

Fortunately, Xun Yu relieved the siege and said: "Second Prince Yuan, your statement is very unique, but that is just your idea, and it is difficult for us to agree." However, we are making a deal, and we ask you to release the 2,000 soldiers of our army, and we will send Madame Lu out of the city immediately. "Yuan Xi agreed to Xun Yu's request, it's okay to retreat, but you must send Diao Chan out first." But Xun Yu couldn't believe Yuan Xi, and he didn't dare to send Diao Chan first. Xun Zhan whispered to Yuan Xi: "Xun Yu is also a trustworthy person, and he will not joke about the reputation of the Xun family." Yuan Xi nodded, and ordered the release of the captured sergeant, and the army also retreated for a few miles, and then set up camp, looking at the posture, if Xun Yu lost his words, he would attack Xuchang.