In the summer of the first year of Xingping, Yanzhou Mu Cao Cao launched a second attack on Xuzhou in order to avenge his father. Due to the problem of military rations in the last attack, Cao Cao had to withdraw his troops, and this attack was said to be revenge for his father, but in the eyes of discerning people, it was Cao Cao who found an excuse to annex Xuzhou. It's just that Nanyang Yuan Shu, who can interfere with Cao Cao at the moment, is playing the idea of Huang Que behind, so he turned a blind eye to Xuzhou Mu Tao Qian's request for help, and only waited for Cao Cao and Tao Qian to fight almost before he came out to pick up the cheap.

It's just that what Yuan Shu didn't expect was that there were still people in this world who dared to intercept his Yuan Highway's Hu. That Liu Bei was really bold, he dared to accept Tao Qian's invitation and led his troops into Xuzhou. Not only Yuan Shu didn't expect it, but Cao Cao didn't expect it either. However, for Liu Bei, Cao Cao didn't take it to heart, and what really made Cao Cao pay attention to it was Liu Bei's two generals, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

Especially Guan Yu, Cao Cao loves it very much. The warm wine in front of the Bishui Pass and the slashing of Huaxiong left a very deep impression on Cao Cao. It's just that Guan Yu followed Liu Bei, which made Cao Cao very sorry. Seeing you again today has become an enemy and me, which makes Cao Cao feel uncomfortable.

When Liu Bei led his troops to appear on the battlefield in Xuzhou, Cao's army had already attacked Pengcheng. Although the Sanguang policy cannot be said in the places he passed, in order to boost morale and make Xuzhou cold, Cao Cao did not stop his subordinates from slaughtering the city, which also gave others an excuse to attack Cao Cao's brutality.

Cao Cao didn't notice these at first, but when he found that the people in the city were desperately resisting during the siege, he realized that the slaughter of the city was inappropriate, but the notoriety had been left, and it was not something that could be done for a while. simply didn't go to correct it, swallowed Xuzhou first, and then slowly considered the whitewashing.

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Outside Pengcheng, Cao's army camp

Cao Cao was discussing with the generals whether to break the city first tomorrow or deal with Liu Bei's troops who were at odds with Pengcheng. One person, one mouth, and both programs have supporters. Among them, most of the generals support Liu Bei first, not how strong Liu Beijun is, but Cao Cao always says that Guan Yu is powerful on weekdays, this article has no first, Wu has no second, like Xu Chu, Xiahoudun and others are a little unconvinced by Cao Cao's praise for Guan Yu so much, and they always want to find an opportunity to compete with Guan Yu. As for the strategists, they preferred to break the city first to obtain supplies, so that they could have the confidence to compete with Liu Bei, the reinforcement invited by Xuzhou.

"Report ~ Qi Lord, Liu Bei sent someone to send a letter." Just when everyone was talking about their own reasoning, a letter came from the school.

Cao Cao was puzzled, took the letter and looked at it, couldn't help but laugh angrily, and threw the letter on the table casually, "Don't fight, tomorrow order troops to deal with Liu Bei first." Boning, tomorrow you take Miaocai to monitor Pengcheng's movements, if Pengcheng dares to open the city to fight, you will let Miaocai take advantage of the situation to take the city, and the rest of the generals will go with me tomorrow to meet that arrogant Liu Bei. ”

"Lord, what did Liu Bei say in the letter?" Xi Zhicai asked curiously.

"Just see for yourself."

When Xi Zhicai heard this, he picked up the letter on the table and read it, and couldn't help laughing: "I didn't expect this Liu Xuande to take himself very seriously." Lord, why be angry, then Liu Bei's move is nothing more than an invitation to buy people's hearts, and when he is broken tomorrow Liu Bei, his letter will be a joke that is beyond his strength. ”

What Zhicai said also makes sense. Tomorrow, the generals need to be careful of Guan Yu, this person is not invincible. Cao Cao nodded, and reminded Xiahoudun and the others.

"My lord, why bother to raise the morale of others and destroy our own prestige. I have long heard that Guan Yu is powerful, and I will ask the lord for permission tomorrow and let me Xu Chu go to meet him. One of the generals shouted.

"Since Zhong Kang has this intention, I will naturally agree, but remember to be careful when going into battle."

The more Cao Cao said this, the more dissatisfied Xu Chu became, not only Xu Chu was not convinced, but the rest of the generals were also very unhappy, and they were all holding back their strength and waiting for Liu Bei's men and horses to be beaten tomorrow.

When everyone went back to prepare, Cao Cao stopped Xi Zhicai, Man Zhong and Mao Jue, who were with the army as military advisors this time. Now Cao Cao has no chance to coerce the Son of Heaven to order the princes, but this does not prevent everyone from rejecting Cao Cao's solicitation, and Man Zhong and Mao Jue are Cao Cao's new advisers recently. Cao Cao left the three of them to think about what was missing before starting a war with Liu Bei.

The next day, Cao's army went into battle, and Liu Bei immediately led all his men out of the camp. Originally, when Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou last time, Tao Qian sent someone to invite Liu Bei, but Liu Bei had the idea of using Cao's army to consume the Xuzhou army, so he didn't leave for a long time. By the time Liu Bei felt that it was almost over, Cao Jun had already withdrawn by himself.

Without the threat of Cao Jun, Tao Qian naturally didn't want Liu Bei to come to Xuzhou. Not only did Tao Qian not want to, but the local families in Xuzhou were also reluctant to accept Liu Bei, and Cao Bao's reaction was the most intense. Of course, the reason for Cao Bao's opposition was not that he had a holiday with Liu Bei, but because he did not deal with the Mi family who was close to Liu Bei. What the Mi family supports is what he Cao Bao opposes.

Fortunately, Cao Cao started a second attack on Xuzhou, and Cao Bao, who was killed by Cao Jun last time, was immediately honest, and Liu Bei, who didn't want to miss the opportunity again, did not delay this time, and immediately set off after receiving the news, but Cao Jun marched quickly, and Liu Bei led his troops to hurry up and finally blocked Cao's army in Pengcheng.

The two armies faced each other, and Liu Bei wanted to step forward and perform benevolence in public again, but unfortunately Cao Cao did not cooperate. Without waiting for Liu Bei to step forward, a general rushed out of Cao Jun's camp, pointed at Liu Beijun and shouted, "Where is Guan Yu?" Come out and die! ”

Guan Yu, who had originally closed his eyes, opened his eyes when he heard this, and got Liu Bei's nod, so he urged him to step forward, "Who are you?" Guan Mou does not kill unknown people under the knife. ”

Although Xu Chu bravely won the three armies, but now he is not famous, hearing Guan Yu's words, he couldn't help but say angrily: "When I cut off your dog's head, the name of Xu Chu of Qian County will be known to everyone." ”

"Humph! Look for death! Guan Yu snorted coldly, and with a swing of the Qinglong Yanyue Knife in his hand, he urged the horse to meet him.

Xu Chu is brave and fierce, and he can have a thousand catties of power with a big knife in his hand, and more importantly, he is still very shrewd. Although he was not happy with the lord's admiration for Guan Yu, Xu Chu was not carried away by anger. On the contrary, don't look at Xu Chu's yelling, in fact, he has always been very cautious.

When Guan Yu slashed at him, Xu Chu was secretly shocked in his heart, and hurriedly raised his knife to block it, even more glad that he was not carried away by anger and fell in love with Guan Yu's way.

And Guan Yu was also shocked when he saw that the first knife was blocked by Xu Chu, and then the second knife that was fatal was deployed, but Xu Chu, who was already on guard, naturally would not be fooled and blocked Guan Yu's second knife again.

In later generations, some people once said that Guan Yu's most powerful thing was the first three knives, and if he couldn't block it, he would finish playing, but if he blocked it, he would be able to have dozens of rounds of good work. Xu Chu blocked Guan Yu's first three knives, and his heart was so high that he fought with Guan Yu in front of the two armies. Although he couldn't win, it was not easy for Guan Yu to defeat Xu Chu.

"Big brother, let me help the second brother!" Zhang Fei looked itchy and came to Liu Bei to ask for battle.

"Go ahead." Liu Bei nodded in agreement.

Zhang Fei was overjoyed, and immediately urged the horse to step forward, and pointed at Cao Jun with the eight snake spears in his hand, "Which one will die before coming out of the horse?" ”

"Mengde, let me meet him." Seeing this, Xiahoudun asked for battle.

"Yuanrang remember to be careful. Zilian, you go and sweep the array for Yuan. Cao Cao didn't worry about letting Xiahoudun go out alone, and whispered.

Although Xiahoudun was dissatisfied with Cao Cao's underestimation of himself, he also understood that this was Cao Cao's concern for him, and although Cao Hong was a little greedy for money, he still had the ability.

"The black-faced thief Hugh wants to be arrogant, watch Peiguo Xiahou Dun come to fight you."

"Xiahoudun? Let me try your pounds. ”

Zhang Fei is really fierce Zhang Fei, Xiahoudun alone is not capable of the enemy, after dozens of battles, Cao Hong, who plundered the formation for Xiahoudun, saw that it was not good, and immediately urged him to step forward and fight Zhang Fei with Xiahoudun.

"Cao Jun deceived me and no one called me?" Almost at the same time as Cao Hong came out of the battle, Liu Bei's army rushed out of two more generals. Seeing this, Cao Cao hurriedly ordered: "Zihe, Wen Lie, intercept these two." Cao Cao hurriedly ordered, and Cao Chun and Cao Xiu immediately went into battle.

Except for Xiahoudun and Cao Hong, who fought against Zhang Fei, the rest of the generals were all fighting against each other, and the soldiers of the two armies who watched the battle were terrified.

"I didn't expect that Liu Xuande's subordinates would have available generals besides Guan Yu and Zhang Fei." Cao Cao looked at the generals who were fighting in front of the battle, and whispered to Xi Zhicai.

"My lord, give the order for a general attack." Xi Zhicai reminded in a low voice.

"Hmm." Cao Cao nodded, took out his portable sword and pointed at Liu Beijun, and shouted in his mouth: "All the soldiers, those who capture and kill Liu Bei will be promoted to one level and rewarded with 100 gold." ”

There will be brave men under the reward! As Cao Cao ordered a general attack, the Cao army began to charge, and Liu Bei was not to be outdone when he saw this, and immediately went into battle in person and led the whole army to attack the Cao army.

Cao Cao wanted to solve the problem of Liu Bei in a battle, and Liu Bei wanted to rub Cao Jun's spirit through this battle. In the face of Cao Jun's rush, Liu Bei couldn't hold it anymore. In terms of generals, he doesn't have to worry, from the current point of view, the two sides have fought a draw, but in terms of soldiers, Liu Bei is not as good as Cao Cao.

The quantity was not comparable, and the quality was also incomparable, and after a short stalemate, Cao Jun gradually gained the upper hand. Although Liu Bei fought hard in the army, his strength was weak after all, and he was powerless to save the situation. Seeing that Liu Bei's army was about to be defeated, Cao Cao was ready to personally go into battle to defeat Liu Bei's last will to resist, and saw Mao Jue, who was staying in the camp, hurried over.

"Xiaoxian, what's wrong?" Cao Cao asked puzzled. Pengcheng has Berning and Miaocai staring, there shouldn't be any accidents.

"My lord, Yanzhou is in an emergency." Mao Jue stepped forward and whispered.

"Huh? What did you say? Cao Cao was shocked when he heard this, Yanzhou is his hometown, for the safety of Yanzhou, Cao Cao did not bring Guo Jia, Cheng Yu and Cao Ren with him on this expedition, in order to ensure that his hometown is fine. At this time, if the three of them can send someone to report the emergency, it means that Yanzhou is definitely in trouble at this time.

"My lord, I just received an urgent report from Yanzhou, saying that Chen Gong and Zhang Miao led Lu Bu into Yanzhou, and there were many people in various places who were bewitched by these two people. At present, in Yanzhou, only Juancheng, Fanxian, and Dong'e are still under the rule of the lord. ”

"Ahh Cao Cao was shocked. Seeing this, Xi Zhicai on the side persuaded in a low voice: "Lord, don't make a noise, collect the troops and return to the camp first and then make plans." ”

“…… Mingjin. Cao Cao nodded and commanded in a deep voice.

Liu Bei didn't expect that Cao Jun would collect his troops when he had the upper hand, because he was worried that Cao Jun would be cheating, Liu Bei did not dare to order a pursuit, Cao Jun collected his troops, and he also took advantage of the situation to collect his troops.

The generals of the Cao army were very puzzled why the lord suddenly ordered Mingjin, but when they returned to the camp and learned about Yanzhou, all the generals were speechless, and they all looked at Cao Cao, who was sitting on the main seat.

"Mengde, Yanzhou is the foundation of you and me, and there is no room for loss." Xiahoudun couldn't help but say to Cao Cao.

"Yuanrang don't worry, I know how important Yanzhou is to you and me, and what I'm worried about now is how to withdraw from the army." Cao Cao explained in a deep voice.

"Lord, Yanzhou is in an emergency, only the lord can save him in person to save the danger, as for this, it is better to leave it to me." Xi Zhicai took the initiative to ask for help.

"Zhicai, how are you going to deal with it?"

"The lord is only worried about Liu Bei, and today our army is victorious, and Liu Bei will not dare to take the initiative to provoke in a short time. The lord only needs to leave the rules, and Mancheng can help me. By the way, there is also this epistle that can also be used for some articles. Xi Zhicai said and took out the letter that Liu Bei wrote to Cao Cao last night to persuade Cao Cao to withdraw from the army.

“…… I didn't expect Liu Bei's luck to be so good. Cao Cao said a little unwillingly.

"Lord, this time let Liu Bei be proud for a while, it is still important for Yanzhou." Seeing this, Xi Zhicai persuaded.

Cao Cao nodded, "Okay, let him be proud for a while, and then come to settle accounts with him after I recover Yanzhou." ”

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The Cao army retreated overnight, and only Xi Zhicai was left in the Cao army camp with Yu Ban and Li Dian's subordinates. After Cao Cao led his troops back to Yanzhou, Xi Zhicai first wrote a reply letter to Liu Bei in the name of Cao Cao, and then ordered Yu Ban and Li Dian to set up camp, but under the auspices of Xi Zhicai, Cao's army only retreated thirty miles a day. And Liu Bei did not dare to take the initiative to provoke Cao Jun after counting the losses in the battle with Cao Jun, and as for the Xuzhou Army, he did not dare to provoke Cao Jun at this time, and only begged Cao Jun to retreat to Yanzhou, so they burned incense and worshiped Buddha.

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Xuzhou Xiapi

"Father, it seems that Cao Mengde's withdrawal from the army this time must have been an accident in Yanzhou." Chen Deng said to his father Chen Qi with an affirmative face. Hearing this, Chen Qi asked, "Oh? How do you think it's Yanzhou? Could it be that Liu Xuande was righteous and awe-inspiring, making Cao Cao ashamed? ”

"Father, do you believe this kind of nonsense?" Chen Deng shook his head and asked with a smile.

"Huh...... For the father, the elk seems to believe it. Chen Jue also said with a smile.

"Elk Zhong......" Chen Deng couldn't help but shake his head when he heard Chen Qi mention Mi Zhu.

"What? Yuanlong, do you think Elk Zizhong chose the wrong one this time? Chen Jue looked at his son and asked.

"Father, if you want your son to see it, Liu Xuande should not be underestimated, but it is not worth entrusting his net worth with his life. Elk Zizhong was in a bit of a hurry. ”

“…… Yuanlong, why aren't you optimistic about Liu Xuande? ”

"Although Liu Xuande's subordinates are related to Yu and Zhang Fei, they lack strategists. Although Elk Zhong has Xiao Zhi, he is still a little inferior to those first-class strategists. Although Xuzhou will be obtained by Liu Xuande for a while, it is not yet known who will fall into the hands of the end. ”

"Then how are you going to deal with Liu Xuande?" Chen Qi asked again.

"Think of it as a snake, but not close."

"Okay, my son can think like this, the Chen family is worry-free." Chen Qi couldn't help but laugh.

"Father, you agree with the child's idea."

"What my son thinks is what the Father thinks, and why should the Father object. Then Lu Zizhong bet too early, and in the end, I am afraid that sooner or later the foundation of the Mi family will be lost. Yuanlong remembered that Xuzhou is the foundation of the Chen family, and people who leave their hometowns are cheap, and they must not abandon their homes and businesses until they have no choice. ”

“…… Father is so unoptimistic about Elk Zhong's choice? ”

"Huh...... As you said, although Elk Zizhong is wise, he is good at internal affairs, but he is not good at planning. And if Liu Xuande wants to gain a firm foothold in Xuzhou, how can he just buy the Mi family. Let's wait, then Liu Xuande will definitely come to visit, Yuanlong don't forget what he said to his father today, and was coaxed by Liu Xuande's few words like a moose. Chen Qi told Chen Dengdao.

"Father, rest assured, children remember today's father's teachings."

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In order to repay Liu Bei's rescue, and in order to prevent Cao Jun's invasion of Xuzhou, Tao Qian gave Pei County to Liu Bei as a place to garrison troops. In fact, Tao Qian didn't want Liu Bei to stay in Xuzhou, but it was morally unjustifiable to drive away the people who came to help as soon as the crisis passed.

And not long after Cao Jun retreated, Yuan Shu of Nanyang also began to make a move on Xuzhou. However, unlike Cao Cao, Yuan Shu didn't like Guan Yu at all. When he wanted to fight against Dong at the beginning, Hua Xiong was reckless in front of the battle, and he beheaded several generals of the coalition army, including Yu She, who was under Yuan Shu. At that time, Guan Yu was only an archer under Gongsun Zhan, and he took the initiative to ask for battle when no one in the coalition army went into battle, but he was reprimanded by Yuan Shu. believes that letting Guan Yu fight will damage the face of the coalition army. If Cao Cao hadn't supported Guan Yu at that time, Liu Bei and the three would have been beaten with sticks by Yuan Shu.

Later, Guan Yu warmed wine and beheaded Huaxiong, although he did not make any ridicule of Yuan Shu, but the actual action was to slap Yuan Shu's face in public. And this time Cao Cao sent troops to Xuzhou, Yuan Shu planned to be behind Huang Que, Xuzhou was already regarded by Yuan Shu as a bag, but he didn't want Cao Cao to withdraw halfway, but cheapened Liu Bei. New hatred and old hatred, Yuan Shu couldn't bear it anymore.

Yuan Shu knew that Cao Cao was powerful, so he would have the idea of letting Xuzhou Jun consume Cao Jun for himself for a while. But for Liu Bei, he never looked down on Yuan Shu from the beginning, and now that the opponent has been replaced by Liu Bei, Yuan Shu is naturally not afraid, especially after knowing the truth about Cao Cao's retreat because Yanzhou was attacked by Lu Bu, Yuan Shu is even more determined to win Xuzhou.