When Han Sui and Ma Teng learned that Zhao Yun had sent troops to the Central Plains, they both relaxed and continued to fight each other, so that they didn't have to worry that Zhao Yun would free up his hands to deal with them.

The reason why Jia Xu did not stop Zhao Yun from crusading against Yuan Shu was also due to this consideration.

Zhao Yun is not in Sili, this news must be what Han Sui and Ma Teng want to see the most.

Whether it was the previous pretended rebellion against the Southern Xiongnu, or this high-profile invasion of the Central Plains, it was just a trick.

Cao Cao don't look at the edict to the princes around the country to crusade against Yuan Shu together, but there are few responders, Jiangdong Sun Jian is positive in words, but there is no actual action, Liu Bei and Lu Bu are both wary of each other, no one dares to take the soldiers and horses out of Xuzhou easily, even Cao Cao himself, does not want to be the head of the injustice to rush to the front.

Just like the crusade against Dong Zhuo a few years ago, the slogans were loud and loud, but the real swords and guns were not seen for a long time.

Yuan Shu was not an incompetent straw bag, and he also actively looked for people to discuss countermeasures, and in response to the two armies convened by Cao Cao, Yuan Shu took a three-step countermeasure.

First, send people to lobby the Runan Yellow Turban to resist Zhao Yun.

Second, he pretended to unite with Lu Bu and promised to give Lu Bu 200,000 grains and let Lu Bu deal with Liu Bei.

Third, he instructed Liu Xun, the Taishou of Lujiang, Yan Baihu of Jiangdong Zulang, and others to make trouble for Sun Jian and prevent Sun Jian from going north to Huainan.

Since Lu Bu came to Xuzhou, Liu Bei has accepted Lu Bu, but he has been uneasy in his heart, and he has always been careful with Lu Bu.

If it weren't for Cao Cao, he wouldn't have taken Lu Bu in.

In fact, neither of the two looks down on anyone, in Lu Bu's eyes, Liu Bei is just a straw shoe seller, and he took shit luck for a while, originally to help Tao Qian resist Cao Cao's Eastern Expedition, but he picked up a super big leak, and suddenly came a salted fish to turn over, in fact, he has no ability, and he has never fought the battle at all.

But no matter what, sometimes, luck is also a kind of strength, and Lu Bu had to lower his posture and cling to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei looked down on Lu Bu, thinking that he acted repeatedly, was greedy and forgetful, and was a white-eyed wolf who couldn't be fed, maybe he would bite him at any time, and even if he slept, Liu Bei couldn't sleep well.

Originally, he wanted to use Lu Bu as a shield against Cao Cao, but Liu Bei never dreamed that Yuan Shu would claim the emperor without authorization, but he suddenly fell into a dilemma, Cao Cao had already sent people to urge him several times, and he must send troops immediately, even if Liu Bei knew that the holy decree was false and everything was arranged by Cao Cao, but Liu Bei has always claimed to be a benevolent and righteous gentleman, and he did not dare to disobey this will at all.

Don't look at the occupation of Xuzhou, but the imperial court has not officially appointed Liu Bei as the pastor of Xuzhou, this time, Cao Cao only canonized Liu Bei as the general of Zhendong, and named the Marquis of Yicheng Pavilion.

In public and private, Liu Bei could not refuse Cao Cao's order, and after delaying for nearly half a month, Liu Bei left Xuzhou unwillingly, and he took Guan Yu to the south, leaving Zhang Fei to take care of his family.

Cao Cao sincerely hoped that Liu Bei would be good but he was desperate with Yuan Shu, the more fierce the battle, the better, Cao Cao secretly prayed: Let the battle be more violent.

Cao Cao and Yuan Shu thought very differently, and Yuan Shu hoped that Lü Bu would ignore the orders of the imperial court and decisively attack Liu Bei's territory, so as to unswervingly unite with the Dazhong Dynasty.

Zhang Fei drank and killed Cao Bao, which not only angered Lu Bu, but also made Chen Gong keenly seize a great opportunity to seize Xuzhou.

Lu Bu really made a move, ignoring the orders of the imperial court, openly turned against Liu Bei, drove away Zhang Fei, and occupied Xuzhou.

Zhang Fei fled in embarrassment with a strong sense of drunkenness, and finally found Liu Bei, and when he said this, Liu Bei's face turned blue at that time.

Although he gritted his teeth with hatred and really wanted to kill Zhang Fei with a sword, Liu Bei also knew that the more he had to stay calm at this time, killing Zhang Fei would not help, but would make him lose a general in vain.

Zhang Fei lowered his head and drooped his head, his former loud voice was gone, like a defeated plague chicken, "Big brother, I can't help you, please give me a sentry for my eldest brother, and I'll go to Lu Bu to fight hard." ”

Liu Bei shook his head helplessly, "Forget it." ”

Guan Yu suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly asked, "Third brother, where is my sister-in-law?" ”

"Huh?" Zhang Fei was suddenly startled, grabbed his scalp in annoyance and said, "The two sisters-in-law have fallen into the city. ”

Guan Yu pointed at Zhang Fei angrily, "You, you... You asked me to say that you are good, not only did you lose the city, but even your sister-in-law could not be saved, what use do you want. ”

Guan Yu was angry for a while, and said angry words, Zhang Fei was ashamed, and the more he thought about it, the more he blamed himself, and pulled the sword out violently, wanting to apologize for his guilt.

Liu Bei waved his hand and persuaded Zhang Fei, "Brothers are like siblings, women are like clothes, the matter has come to this, the third brother doesn't have to blame himself too much." ”

If he wanted to continue to attack Yuan Shu, it was no longer possible, Liu Bei had to turn eastward and want to capture Guangling, but he was defeated by Yuan Shu, and fled all the way to Haixi, Haixi, as the name suggests, is the westernmost point of the sea, and if he escaped, he could only go to the sea to feed the sharks.

However, such a situation has long been accustomed to Liu Bei, and he has been running for his life almost all his life, no matter how many times he runs from time to time, he will be chased like a lost dog in the end.

When the news reached Xu Du, Cao Cao was shocked, and it was only a long time before Liu Bei, a pawn, withdrew.

Cao Cao wanted to start an army immediately, but had to postpone it, and heard that Zhao Yun had encountered the obstruction of the Yellow Turban, Cao Cao sighed helplessly, the development of things was contrary to what he expected, which made Cao Cao very disappointed.

After seizing Xuzhou, Lu Bu was complacent and very satisfied, he ordered someone to go to Yuan Shu to ask for grain and grass, but Yuan Shu turned his face and refused to admit it, Lu Bu was very angry, and immediately decided to break with Yuan Shu.

People can't be so shameless, they don't believe in their words, they choke Liu Bei enough, and 200,000 grains and grass are gone, Lu Bu made up his mind to make Yuan Shu pay the price for his shamelessness, so he sent someone to find Liu Bei, intending to explain to him.

The envoy arrived in Haixi, Liu Bei was lying on the reef by the sea and sighed helplessly, only a few days have not been seen, Liu Bei is obviously haggard a lot, now looking at the sea during the day and sighing, listening to the tide at night and counting the stars, both boring and depressed.

Seeing the envoy sent by Lu Bu, Liu Bei's eyes lit up suddenly, and the envoy explained his intention, and Liu Bei's spirit was lifted.

Liu Bei immediately nodded and agreed to reconcile with Lu Bu, but Zhang Fei and Guan Yu didn't understand, Liu Bei didn't bother to pay attention to the grievances with Lu Bu, the eldest husband can bend and stretch, and it is at least much better to go to Lu Bu than to stay in Haixi.

Although Zhang Fei and Guan Yu did not approve of it, they also knew that if Liu Bei had a second way, he would never bow his head to Lu Bu and give in.

Fate is so wonderful, Lu Bu was Liu Bei's shield before, and now Liu Bei has become Lu Bu's shield again.