It is said that Liu Bei was very depressed in the early stage, not only because he did not have a competent military advisor and assistant to help, but also because his two brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were also an important reason.

Guan Yu is arrogant, contemptuous, underestimating the people of the world, empty-eyed, Zhang Fei is reckless, although Zhang Fei is sometimes careful, but most of the time he is reckless, he does not think, impulsive, reckless, Liu Beiren, although the benevolent person can attract the hearts of the people in troubled times, but it will also be restricted, so the combination of the three brothers can be said to be good or bad.

As for Zhuge Liang, in fact, Zhuge Liang is not a suitable helper for the three brothers, Zhuge Liang is strong and has a strong desire to control, while Guan Yu and Zhang Fei only obey Liu Bei, and they are very dissatisfied with Zhuge Liang's behavior.

Therefore, there must be Zhao Yun, Zhao Yun is kind, and Wu Yong does not lose Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, courage is even better, brave and strategic, because of Zhao Yun, so Zhuge Liang can survive under Liu Bei.

In other words, after Liu Bei convened the generals to discuss the matter, he immediately began to set up the arrangements.

In July, the hot sun was shining, and the hot weather in the north was very uncomfortable, but in this difficult time, Yuan Shu's army was dispatched, and they took Ji Ling as the vanguard, leading an army of 40,000 to Xuzhou.

The Great War is on the verge of breaking out.

Xuzhou is in the midst of a storm at this time.

"Yuan Shu's army has already marched towards my Xuzhou, with Ji Ling as the vanguard, leading an army of 40,000, menacing, do you have any suggestions." Liu Bei looked at the Xuzhou generals and said.

"The envoy's command is that my father had an order before he was seriously ill, and this battle was completely under the command of the envoy, and my Xuzhou soldiers, grain and grass, armor, and war horses were commanded by the envoy." Tao Qian's eldest son, Tao Shang, said.

"I'll wait, but I'll listen to the envoy's orders!" A group of Xuzhou generals responded in unison.

"That being the case, then Liu Bei will arrange the next arrangement." Liu Bei said.

"Although our current opponent is Yuan Shu, but other princes also have to be guarded, Cao Cao in Yanzhou, Yuan Shao in Qingzhou, Xu Huang, Sun Ce behind the Yangtze River, these have to be guarded against, so Bei decided to let the second son Tao Ying lead 5,000 troops to Langya County to cooperate with the local defenders to guard against the enemy in Qingzhou, and the eldest prince Tao Shang led 5,000 troops to Guangling County to cooperate with the local defenders to guard against the enemy in Yangzhou."

"No!"

"No!"

Potter, Tao Ying replied one after another.

"My second brother Guan Yu will lead an army of 20,000 to garrison Xiapi, and my third brother and I will lead the remaining army to garrison Pengcheng!" Liu Bei continued to command.

"No!"

Everything was arranged, and the generals left one after another, ready to go where they should go.

"Brother, do you really want to believe this Liu Bei?" After leaving the hall of the meeting, Tao Ying couldn't help but ask the pottery merchant.

"This is what my father ordered, we can refuse, and Liu Yuanjun's personality and conduct, after so long, haven't you seen it, he is worthy of our trust." The potter answered Tao Ying's question without thinking, which shows his trust in Liu Bei.

"But brother, you and I have been transferred to the border of Xuzhou, away from my father, if my father has three long and two short, then what, not to mention as Liu Bei said, if the other princes have some changes, just with the army of less than 10,000 people of you and my two brothers, there are no elite soldiers and strong generals, how can we hold it, if something happens to the two of us, what should happen to my father. Big brother, have you thought it through. Tao Ying said earnestly.

The potter was a little moved by Tao Ying's words, and after a long time, the potter sighed.

"Even if what you say is reasonable, but at this time, the two of us have already received the military order, how can we repent, and besides, I believe in Liu Yuanjun's character for my brother."

"Alas, since the eldest brother insists on this, the younger brother has nothing to say." Tao Ying sighed.

The two brothers chatted on the road next.

"Brother Xian, brother remembers that you didn't have this mind before, why are you so thoughtful now." The potter suddenly asked Tao Ying.

"I'm ashamed to say that my brother has changed today because of the teachings of a gentleman." Tao Ying said with some embarrassment, and an embarrassed smile appeared on his face.

"Oh, I wonder which gentleman has such a great ability?" The potter's face was full of surprise.

"Mr. is Mr. Frustration in Qingzhou, Mr. Frustration is knowledgeable, incomparably wise, is a great character, I have been around him and learned a lot of things." Tao Ying replied.

"Frustrated, from Qingzhou, so this gentleman is Liu Wei's subordinate in Youzhou!" The potter's face changed slightly.

"Exactly!" Tao Ying replied.

"Alas, second brother, you are confused!" The potter sighed.

"Brother, why do you say that?" Tao Ying asked puzzled.

"That Liu Wei is a descendant of the royal family, and then he set himself up as the emperor, and his strength is strong, and his father did not make a statement when he ascended the throne, so it doesn't offend him, you are actually burying my foundation in Xuzhou, my father's hard work, the second brother listened to me, broke off the relationship with that Youzhou as soon as possible, and took good precautions." The potter persuaded him.

"The elder brother's words, the younger brother also understands, but the younger brother and the elder brother believe in Liu Bei, believe in Mr. Fuzhu, and believe in His Majesty the Son of Heaven in Youzhou!" Tao Ying replied.

"That's it, that's it, since you've made up your mind, I won't say much for my brother." The potter sighed helplessly, and strode away after speaking, no longer caring about Tao Ying.

……

"General Yuan, why didn't you send troops earlier, you look at this weather, it's almost life-threatening, can the soldiers stand it when they fight in this weather?"

In Yuan Jun's big tent, Ji Ling looked at Yuan Chonghuan sitting on the main seat and couldn't help asking.

"It's really hot and dry, and although our soldiers can't stand it, so does the enemy, and they have other plans." Yuan Chonghuan explained to Ji Ling.

"Well, since the general has a plan, then the general won't say much." Ji Ling said helplessly.

"I just don't know what the general's good strategy is to break through Xuzhou?" Ji Ling asked.

"In case there is a change, the detailed plan will be discussed with the general after the general goes out." Yuan Chonghuan said solemnly.

"Hearing the general say this, the last general is a little impatient." Ji Ling said with a smile.

"Don't be in a hurry, don't be in a hurry, it's only two or three days, is it possible that the general has been waiting for several months, but now he can't wait for two or three days, or he will change a vanguard!" Yuan Chonghuan said with a smile.

"Where does the general say, Ji Ling can wait, wait!"

"Haha! Ha ha! ”

Yuan Chonghuan immediately laughed.

……

Three days later, Ji Ling led the army to break away from the brigade and quickly headed in the direction of Xiapi.

Under the city of Xiapi,

The 40,000-strong army of Yuan's army besieged the city of Xiapi.

"Ji Ling is here, who dares to fight with a certain one!" Ji Ling shouted at Picheng Tower.

Soon the defenders of Xiapi City responded, only to see the gates slowly open.

A red war horse carrying a red-faced man in a green robe and holding a glaive sword walked out of the city gate slowly.

Yuan Jun was stunned when he saw that there was only one person and one rider.

"Who's coming?" Ji Ling shouted at the comer.

"A certain Guan Yu, Guan Yunchang, is here to take your life!" Guan Yu stroked his long hair and said proudly.

"What a big breath!" Ji Ling's face was full of anger.

In fact, after Ji Ling went out of the city with Guan Yu, he recognized Guan Yu, Yuan Chonghuan was cautious in his use of soldiers, maybe for Ji Ling and Yuan Shu, the three brothers Liu Bei were just nobodies, not worth mentioning, but he said that it was not, he carefully studied the details of the three brothers of Liu Bei, and found out the characters and abilities of the three brothers. Ji Ling had already confessed, so Ji Ling was not surprised at all when he saw Guan Yu's appearance, but was just a little angry.

"This general is ordered by the general of the queen, Yuzhou Assassin Yuan Shu Yuan, to crusade against the rebels, and he will not quickly open the city and surrender." Ji Ling shouted at Guan Yu.

Yuan Shu originally after Liu Wei ascended the throne, thinking about also being the emperor, but was blocked by his generals and officials, and later because of Yuan Chonghuan and Ji Ling, he gradually occupied the entire Yuzhou, and his ambitions swelled again, and he wanted to be the emperor again, but he was blocked again, so he had to retreat and beg himself to seal a Yuzhou assassin history.

"It's really a joke that Yuan Shu is also worthy of being the assassin of Yuzhou, he sealed it himself, and the people of the local chickens and dogs also dared to let me Guan Yu open the city and surrender." Guan Yu said proudly, his face full of disdain.