Due to the appearance of Yang Xi, the world has changed, between Cao and Liu, there is no Lu Bu Baimenlou falls, and the content of the conversation is very different from that of cooking wine and heroes, but the edict remains the same.

Let's say that Liu Bei returned to his place in a worried mood, secretly thinking about what to do next.

I wanted to take advantage of Yuan Shao's attack, and Dong Cheng and others led troops to take the opportunity to attack Cao Cao, but I didn't want Yang Xi to directly bring 30,000 soldiers and horses, this matter became unreliable, and the edict couldn't be covered for long, and sooner or later it would be exposed.

Liu Bei couldn't make up his mind, so he gathered his subordinates Guan Zhang to discuss with Sun Qian and Lu Zhu, Zhang Fei said: "Big brother don't worry, only give me fifty soldiers, I rushed out of the Cao camp, went to get the head of the Cao thief, and dedicated it to the emperor." ”

Liu Bei drank: "The third brother Hugh wants to talk nonsense, Cao thief soldiers and horses are guarding, and Xu Chu, a tiger idiot, is always around, if you can't take it urgently, won't you give your life in vain." ”

Zhang Fei was just unconvinced, but he said: "The lord must not act rashly, there are very few generals and horses today, even if Dong Cheng and others are added, there are less than 3,000 people, but how can they kill Cao Thief?" Otherwise, the lord abandoned Xudu, divided his soldiers into pieces, and took the mountain road to Xuzhou. Chen Liucheng defender is Chen Deng, who admires the virtue of the lord, if the lord comes, he will hope that the wind will return to Shun, and then gather troops to capture Pi, then he can set Xuzhou. My elk's family is in Xuzhou, I have been in business for many years, I have a lot of family background, and then recruit troops and buy horses, and the lord will connect Yuan Shao in the north, and Cao will be broken! ”

Sun Qian also felt that this plan was feasible, so Liu Bei prepared overnight, and the soldiers dispersed, leaving only about ten people, and agreed that the soldiers would meet in Chen Liucheng.

But said that Cao Cao was deploying troops at this time, only two or three days later, only to hear that someone came to report, Liu Bei's camp was empty, although the flag was flying, but in fact there was no one, Cao Cao hurriedly urged people to explore, as he said.

Cao Cao was furious and ordered someone to chase after him, where was there any trace of Liu Bei.

Guo Jia and others had already persuaded Cao Cao to get rid of Liu Bei, and they didn't want to miss a thought, so they actually walked the tiger, until Liu Bei got Chen Liu, and the news was transmitted back to Cao Cao's ears, at this moment Chen Deng had already helped Liu Bei prepare thousands of soldiers and horses, and the rest of Liu Bei's troops were gathered one after another, and the soldiers reached five or six thousand.

Liu Bei and Guan Zhang went non-stop and went directly to take down Pi, and the counties and counties heard that Liu Bei had returned, and they rushed to join him.

Liu Bei operated effectively in Xuzhou, and early benevolence and righteousness spread in Xuzhou, which Cao Cao could control. When Cao Cao heard that Liu Bei had attacked Chenliu, he sent generals Liu Dai and Wang Zhong to lead troops to attack.

By the time of Xiapi, Liu Bei had already gathered 10,000 people, and Cao Cao appointed Xuzhou Assassin Shi Che to guard Xiapi, and the two armies confronted each other.

In order to gain the strategic initiative, Cao Cao made arrangements:

Zang Ba was sent to lead elite soldiers from Langyu into Qingzhou, echoing Yang Xi and containing Yuan Tan's soldiers and horses in Qingzhou.

Cao Cao personally led his troops into Liyang, Jizhou, and ordered Yu Ban to lead 2,000 cavalry to guard Yanjin, an important ferry port on the south bank of the Yellow River, and assisted Liu Yan, the Taishou of Dongjun, who was guarding Baima, to prevent Yuan's army from crossing the river and driving south.

At the same time, the main force was fortified in the area of Guandu to block Yuan Shao's attack from the front.

Send people to pacify Guanzhong and win over Liangzhou to stabilize the flank.

The strategic policy adopted by Cao Cao was not to divide troops to guard the south bank of the Yellow River, but to concentrate troops, hold key passes, and focus on fortification.

Yuan Shao had many troops and Cao Cao had few troops, and the Yellow River could be crossed in many places, so if the division of troops could not prevent the code of conduct, it would not only be difficult to prevent Yuan's army from moving south, but also make his already inferior forces more dispersed. Guandu is located in the upper reaches of the chasm, on the verge of Bianshui. The chasm canal connects Tiger Prison, Gong and Luo Yao Pass in the west, and goes down to Huaisi in the east, which is the barrier of the north and east of Xudu, and is the important and contentious place for Yuan Shao to seize Xudu.

Guandu is close to Xudu, and the logistics supply is also more convenient than Yuan's army.

Besides, Yang Xi got Cao Cao's letter and was finally ready to show his fangs.

At the end of September, that is, when Liu Bei had just taken Chen Liu, Yang Xi ordered someone to send a letter to Cai Boqi of Donglai County, saying that he was invited by the prime minister to defend Xu Du, and Donglai County belonged to Yuan Shao, and if he did not surrender, he would lead 30,000 soldiers to attack.

Cai Boqi took the letter and gathered the crowd to discuss, and there were already spies who had already found out that the troops and horses in Donglai Port had been mobilized, and many large ships had recently landed with troops.

Without waiting for Cai Boqi and the others to come up with a good idea, Yang Xi had already led his troops to the city of Huangxian.

Yang Xi only left the 5,000 ships he brought to guard the port and Penglai Island, and the 12,000 soldiers and horses of Weigua and the 6,000 cavalry of Jian Xian were all gathered, surrounded Huangxian and then made an appointment to meet Cai Boqi.

Yang Xi this time in the name of Cao Cao and the imperial court, to fill his own pockets, it is different from going to war to get the territory, but in fact, these territories, will they still be given to Cao Cao.

Cai Boqi led the county officials to stand in the city tower, looking at the Yang Xi army that stretched for several miles, and the cavalry galloped across the country, feeling very lost.

"I never thought that Yang Xi had already had the ambition to dominate, but we regarded him as a businessman, it was really short-sighted, and now my county soldiers are only 2,000, how do you think you can resist?"

The county officials are not so stupid, the other party claims to be 30,000 military horses, at least 20,000, what to resist, you can't take your life.

Someone stood up and said: "Lord Taishou, Yang Xi is menacing, in the south, it is said that he has more than 100,000 armor, and his strength is not under Yuan Shao. ”

Cai Bo turned his head and looked, and it was Li Xuan, the main bookkeeper, who spoke.

"Li Xuan, it seems that this step has long been in your expectations, this county remembers, your Li family has joined the Chenhe Chamber of Commerce as early as two years ago, what you see today, you should have been planning for a long time, right?"

Li Xuan said with a relaxed face: "My lord, you ask all the adults present, which family has no relatives and friends, or even like me, the entire family has joined the Chenhe Chamber of Commerce?" ”

Cai Boqi looked all the way over, and more than a dozen county officials bowed their heads one by one.

Cai Boqi said helplessly: "Yang Chenhe's ability, it is really rare in the world, I Cai Boqi has been used by him for many years, and I don't even realize it, and I am complacent from time to time, I think he doesn't need soldiers to come to the city today, as long as you say a word, you can also elevate me, Li Xuan, you should be the next Donglai Taishou, Lord Li!" ”

Li Xuan said: "Lord Taishou, I am still far away, Li has not yet passed the assessment set by the president, several people present, there are also some in the preparation for the assessment, if Lord Taishou is willing, you can also participate in the training, maybe in other days, your achievements can exceed today's position of Taishou." ”

Cai Boqi had no choice but to lead everyone to open the city and come out to meet Yang Xi, Yang Xi ordered soldiers and horses to be stationed outside the city, and only brought Tian Han's 500 people and a battalion of Weigua into the city to take over all matters.

"Dong Maru, I order you to be the governor of Donglai, and take over the affairs of the governor from now on, Li Xuan, you are the leader of the Huangxian Business League, organize the training of officials at all levels, and all kinds of government affairs will be temporarily taken over by Donglai Port."

"Subordinates take orders!"

There are no strong troops stationed in Donglai County, and he has been operating for many years, so Yang Xi is not surprised that even if there are 3,000 soldiers and horses, he can successfully take it. Taishou surrendered, and Yang Xi ordered Weigua to lead 9,000 troops, divide the troops into various roads, occupy various county seats, and everywhere he went, there was no resistance.