In the battle between Ji Ling and Zhang Xun ambushing Cao Cao, Zhang Xun was beheaded by the Xiahou brothers, while Cao Cao lost many soldiers and horses, and neither side stood on the cheap. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 ｉｎｆｏ

After Cao Cao returned to Nanyang, he was listed as the son of heaven in Jinyang, and Liu Wei named Cao Cao as a hussar general according to Zhao Qian's suggestion.

And Ji Ling led the troops to reply to Yuan Shu, although Yuan Shu deeply regretted Zhang Xun's death, but he was still quite happy to be able to get rid of Cao Cao.

After a long journey, ten days later, Yuan Shu's army and subordinates came to Yangzhou Shouchun, and the guard general Chen Yu was afraid of Yuan Shu's army, abandoned the city and fled, and went to Yuan Shao.

In this way, Yuan Shu did not waste a single soldier, and took Shouchun City without blood, and then expanded the palace for his own residence.

As for Liu Xie and the others, Yuan Shu was very polite, and arranged them in the original Chen Yu's mansion, with food, clothing, housing and transportation, which was much inferior to before.

Liu Xie had no choice but to swallow his anger.

Since Yuan Shu got Shouchun, he gradually controlled the Huaiyang region, and the people here were really rich, Yuan Shu was very happy in his heart, and rewarded Yan Xiang.

On this day, Yuan Shu gathered to discuss the matter, and a messenger brought news, saying that the thief Kou Zulang in Jing County gathered more than 10,000 people to invade the state and county, and Yuan Shu sent Le to ask for reinforcements.

After hearing this, Yuan Shu was very angry and shouted: "The general under the account of this general can't even clean up a stream of thieves, how can this be reasonable!" ”

"The lord is angry, and if you recommend one person below, you will be able to succeed." Yan Xiang walked out and said.

Yuan Shu now trusted Yan Xiang very much, and hurriedly asked, "Who does Master Yan recommend?" Tell me about it. ”

Yan Xiang bowed and said, "The people recommended below are the Liu Bei mentioned earlier, and his brother-in-law Guan Yu. ”

Before, when Yuan Shu was in Nanyang and Cao Cao invaded, Yan Xiang recommended Liu Bei, but he was blocked by Jin Shang at that time, and this time Yan Xiang proposed Liu Bei to recommend.

Yuan Shu began to think in his heart, he didn't listen to Yan Xiang's words before, and as a result, not only was Jin Shang defeated by Cao Cao, but he was also driven to Shouchun.

If something goes wrong this time, I really don't have anywhere to go.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shu said to Yan Xiang: "According to the words of Lord Yan, someone will come and summon Liu Bei and his brother-in-law Guan Yu." ”

Since Liu Bei defected to Yuan Shu, he has kept a low profile everywhere, except for some wine banquets, Yuan Shu will invite him to show his virtue of recruiting talents, and he usually discusses state and county affairs, which is not his share.

Today, Liu Bei is studying at home, and Guan Yu is also on the side, holding a copy of "Spring and Autumn" in his hand, and studying it carefully.

At this time, a soldier broke into Liu Bei's house, and after seeing the two of them, he said: "The Lord is just in the council hall, and there must be no mistake in calling you and the two to discuss the matter!" ”

Guan Yu frowned, and seemed to be not very satisfied with the attitude of the sergeant and Yuan Shu, but these days, following Liu Bei, he also learned to forbear, and did not have an immediate attack.

Liu Bei was indeed full of doubts, stood up, and asked very politely: "I don't know what the general called my two brothers?" ”

"I don't know." The sergeant replied very simply, "You two should be faster, don't make the lord wait for a long time." ”

"Yes, yes." Liu Bei smiled and said, "Let's allow the two of us to change our clothes." ”

As he spoke, Liu Bei gave Guan Yu a look, Guan Yu understood, and came to the back hall with Liu Bei.

"Big brother, what does Yuan Shu mean by never inviting us to discuss the military, but now he has come to call us?" Guan Yu asked.

Liu Bei shook his head and said, "I don't know, let's take a step at a time." ”

The two changed into formal clothes, and together with the sergeant, went to see Yuan Shu, and along the way, the sergeant kept complaining, and the two were very abrasive.

The two came to the council hall, and after paying homage, Liu Bei asked, "I don't know what drives the general to come?" ”

Liu Bei said very politely, and Yuan Shu was also very useful when he heard it, so he smiled and said: "Xuande has lived a decent life since he defected to General Ben?" ”

Liu Bei hurriedly replied: "The general is very caring and deeply moved. ”

Yuan Shu laughed and said: "That's good, now, General Ben has a matter that wants to bother Xuande, I don't know if it's okay?" ”

"Prepare to fall into the rivers and lakes, thanks to the general's take-in, but there is a drive, and you will not give up!" Liu Bei immediately expressed his attitude.

"Good!" Yuan Shu was very satisfied with Liu Bei's attitude, "Now there is a thief Zulang in Jing County, gathering more than 10,000 people to invade the prefecture and county, this general wants to send Xuande and Ru's righteous brother to pay the thief, are you willing to go?" ”

When Liu Bei heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed in his heart, this Yuan Shu was finally willing to appoint him, so he hurriedly said: "Prepare your wishes and share your worries with the general." ”

Yuan Shu nodded and said, "Okay, I don't know if Xuande needs soldiers and horses?" ”

Liu Bei didn't answer immediately, but looked at Guan Yu beside him, after all, he still had to rely on his second brother to charge and fight.

Guan Yu immediately understood Liu Bei's thoughts, stepped forward, hugged his fists and said, "General Qiyu, Yu only needs 5,000 soldiers and horses to break the enemy!" ”

When Yuan Shu heard this, he was overjoyed, he had given Le 10,000 soldiers and horses before, but he was defeated by Zu Lang, and now Guan Yu only needs 5,000 people, so he is naturally very satisfied.

However, Yuan Shu was also worried that Guan Yu was talking big, so he said: "There is no military joke, it is better to bring more people." ”

Guan Yu narrowed Danfeng's eyes slightly, and said extremely coldly and arrogantly: "I am willing to set up a military order, if it is not successful, please behead a certain head!" ”

"Good!" Yuan Shuxi said, signaled to the people around him, wrote the military order, and asked Liu Bei and Guan Yu to sign it.

Liu Bei couldn't see the joy and sorrow on his face, but he secretly muttered in his heart, Yuan Shu said that he had brought more soldiers and horses, why did he still set up this military order?

What if I don't get the Zu Lang down by then? If that's the case, when the time comes, it is estimated that you will have to run away again.

Yuan Shu looked at the military order signed by the two, and was in a good mood, and immediately arranged a banquet for Liu Bei and Guan Yu to practice.

Subsequently, Yuan Shu named Liu Bei as the lieutenant of Huaiyi, and Guan Yu as the deputy general, prepared the soldier seal ribbon and prepared for the expedition.

Three days later, the army was assembled, the grain and grass were ready, Liu Bei and Guan Yu were in high spirits and set off in the direction of Jing County.

Liu Bei has been a little depressed since he broke his hand, and it was only at this time that he regained his vitality, was majestic and high-spirited, and had his own temperament.

After a few days, the army came to Jing County, and Zu Lang had already heard the news, led the army, lined up in formation, and came to see Liu Bei.

Zu Lang was carrying a long knife, and when he saw Liu Bei's appearance, he couldn't help laughing: "I thought that Yuan Shu would send a general here, but I didn't expect that he would slap a one-armed crippled man, it's really ridiculous, haha!" ”

Zu Lang's sergeants suddenly burst into laughter, Liu Bei's face was pale, he urged the horse to go out of the battle, held the sword with one hand, pointed at Zu Lang from afar, and shouted: "Bold Zu Lang, gather a crowd to rebel, invade the state and county, I Liu Bei is here to capture you!" ”