However, it was said that the three Taoyuan brothers and Lu Bu's four strong generals each held their weapons and fired arrows. Liu Bei, www.biquge.info of the pen "Fun", suddenly realized that Lu Bu, Zhang Liao, Gao Shun, Cao Xing, Cheng Lian and others all pointed sharp weapons at him, and he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat. Nai put away the double-strand sword and said with a smile: "Generals, this is a misunderstanding, all because my two younger brothers are ignorant. I came here to persuade and fight, not to fight. Hurriedly approached Zhang Fei's back, looked back and said, "It's all right, my three brothers have left." After that, lead Guan Yu and Zhang Fei back to the city. Lu Bu stopped Gao Shun and Zhang Liao, who wanted to pursue, and also returned to the camp.

However, it was said that Yuan Shu had a series of plans, and in the end, Lu Bu and Liu Bei were estranged, and they ordered Qiao Rui to capture Caicheng. The bridge was ordered, and the soldiers and horses in the camp were exhausted, and the Huai River was crossed. Chen Ji said: "Although there is an estrangement between Lu Bu and Liu Bei, they have to guard against it. "Qiao Rui ordered Chen Ji to divide half of the soldiers and horses, and handle both sides of the Huai River. Qiaorui's army went to the city of Xia Cai to fight. There were few soldiers in the city, and they did not dare to go out of the city to engage in battle. Qiao Rui ordered the siege of the city. Seeing that the city was in danger, Liu Bei thought of Lu Bu and asked the generals who dared to break through and ask for help. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei both said that they dared to go. Liu Bei said: "I'm afraid that the two of you won't be able to ask for reinforcements from Lu Bu." Suddenly, a man got up and said, "Although I am not talented, I am willing to go to Lu Bu's camp to ask for help." "Everyone regarded it as the general Ban Chao who Liu Bei was named when he was in the plains. Liu Bei said: "When General Ban goes out of the city, he will definitely be able to do this." Then Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were ordered to cover the squad out of the city. Ban Chao saw Lu Bu and explained his intentions. Lu Bu ordered Ban Chao to entertain in the partial camp first. Ban Chao, Chen Gong said: "If the bridge is attacking the city, it will set up an ambush on the south bank." The lord can use the plan of besieging Wei to save Zhao, and take advantage of the siege of the bridge to break its ambush and then seize its camp, then the spring of Shouchun is just around the corner. Lu Bu said: "Brother Liu Bei has repeatedly offended me, and now I am killing him with the help of Qiaorui, which is exactly what I want, why should I save it." Chen Gong said: "Saving Cai is small, attacking Yuan is big, and the lord must not miss the opportunity because of petty hatred." Lu Bu didn't like it, and said: "I have my own worries, you don't have to worry about it." Chen Gong sighed and left the camp. Ban Chao waited in the camp to no avail, but got up and took his leave.

Ban Chao went to Xia Cai City, and saw that the north gate was very loosely defended, so he broke through from the north gate into the city. Ban Chao and Liu Beiyan said that Lu Bu was not seen and refused to send troops. Liu Bei held a grudge in his heart. Qiaorui besieged Caicheng until dark, and saw that the city was very well defended, so the defenders returned to the camp. Liu Bei saw that Yuan Jun had retreated, so he concealed it from Guan, Zhang and others, wrote a letter, and sent it to Qiao Rui. The book said: "Liu Bei was originally a minister of His Royal Highness Zhong, and he received great favor from the saint. The former was forced by Huang Shan and Lu Bu, and in desperation, he had to rebel against the saint. Now he is full of regret and is willing to join forces with General Qiao to break Lu Bu. General Wang does not remember Liu Bei's mistakes the day before yesterday. Qiao Rui got Liu Bei's book, and Chen Ji said: "Liu Bei is indecisive, and at this time he offers a book, I don't know whether it's true or not." Chen Ji said: "Yesterday the siege of the city, Liu Bei broke through the siege. He will go to the camp of Lu Bu for help. However, Lu Bu did not send troops to save him, and Liu Bei must have held a grudge, so he surrendered. I expected it to be a real fall. Qiao Rui said: "The key to breaking Lu Bu lies in Xia Cai City, if you can get Xia Cai first, then Lu Bu's camp will be easy to break." It is better to lead the army into the camp and test Liu Bei's heart in the name of taking over the city defense. Chen Ji said: "Don't do this. If Liu Bei is cheating, it will be dangerous to enter the city. It is better for the general to raise an army to attack Lu Bu's camp first, and order Liu Bei to raise troops in the city and attack Lu Bu later. If Liu Bei sends troops, he will see Liu Bei's heart; If Liu Bei does not send troops, our army will not suffer major losses. Qiao Rui still replied with a letter, agreeing to attack Lu Bu's camp. The next day, Qiaorui raised troops and horses and crossed the Huai River, and went to the Lü Bu camp to challenge. Lu Bu led the crowd out of the camp. At the circle of the two armies, Lu Bu ordered Cheng Lian to fight. Cheng Lian came out in response. In the Qiaorui army, Chen Ji danced the knife and slapped the horse, and the battle was incorruptible. There were more than ten rounds of battle, and the outcome was undecided. The fire broke out in Lu Buhou's camp, which was obviously a sneak attack. It turned out that Liu Bei got the order of Qiao Rui, and he said with Guan and Zhang: "Lu Bu sent troops to besiege the city, and now he refuses to send troops to rescue Cai, and the alliance has been abandoned." I want to send troops to attack his rear camp to ask him for breaking the alliance. "Guan and Zhang were excited, and with Liu Bei exhausted the soldiers and horses in the city, they went to attack Lu Bu's rear camp." happened to "Lu Bu was fighting against Qiao Rui, so he set fire to Lu Bu's back camp. At that moment, Lu Buhou's camp was on fire, and the army had no fighting spirit. Qiao Rui waved his army to cover the kill. Lu Bu rushed into the camp to put out the fire, and bumped into the three Taoyuan brothers, who were arson. Lu Bu was furious, and took Liu Bei directly with his halberd. When Liu Bei saw it, he called out to the heavens, and hurriedly shouted: "The great success has been accomplished, retreat from the army quickly, and you must not fall in love with the war." Guan and Zhang Wenyan escorted Liu Bei back to the city.

The three brothers returned to the city and shouted happily. Suddenly, Qiao Rui led the army to the city, and Liu Bei ordered to open the city gate and invite Qiao Rui into the city. Liu Bei said: "Although Lu Bu is defeated today, the army is not damaged, and he will counterattack Xia Cai at any time, and I hope that General Qiao can stay in Xia Cai City." Qiao Rui saw that Liu Bei was so polite, but he did not doubt Liu Bei's heart, and said: "There is an imperial uncle here in Xia Cai City, and he is not afraid of Lu Bu." Liu Bei said: "To the east of Xiacaicheng is the old camp of the Qingzhou Army, and General Qiao is not as good as stationing an army here." If Xia Caicheng is in danger, you can come to the rescue at any time. Qiao Rui agreed, and ordered Chen Ji to lead an army to the east of Xia Cai City, thinking that it was echoing and surveillance. Suddenly, Liu Mi on the side thought of a plan, got up and said: "Listen to the generals' discussions, but I have one thing to think about." If General Chen Ji moves to Hebei, he must carry military supplies such as grain and grass. If Lu Bu learns about it, he will be greedy and return to the camp. If the grain and grass are mixed with flammable materials such as sulfur, Lu Bu should set himself on fire. How this should be good. Everyone praised Liu Mi for his good strategy.

However, it was said that Lu Bu was overshadowed by Liu Bei and burned a lot of grain and grass. Lu Bu scolded Yuan Shu for being despicable and Liu Bei for being unkind. In Lu Bu's army, there was already a shortage of food and grass, but now it has been burned for a while, which is even worse. A few days later, a sergeant reported to Lü Bu, and Yanqiaorui divided a battalion and stationed it south of Xia Cai City. Now he is carrying grain and grass across the river. When Lu Bu heard the report, he said: "This is a gift of grain and grass from heaven to our army." "Immediately gather soldiers and horses and go to Huaishui to rob grain. The soldiers who held the grain saw Lu Bu's army coming, and after a little resistance, they abandoned the grain and left. The man who transported grain was too late to escape and was detained by Lu Bu. Lu Bu used his halberd to open the grain bag, and when he saw the grain flowing out, he laughed. He ordered the grain transporter to push the two carts to the southwest camp. In the southwest battalion of the military rations, the grain transporters immediately set fire to the hidden fires and set fire to the Lu Bu camp. After a while, the camp was filled with fire. Lu Bu secretly screamed badly, and fell for the trick again. Urgently call people to the rear camp to put out the fire. Suddenly, shouting from all sides arose, Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Qiao Rui, Chen Ji and others killed from all sides. There was a great chaos in Lu Bu's army, and there were countless surrenderers. Lu Bu led more than 1,000 soldiers and walked fifty miles in defeat, feeling annoyed. Suddenly, Zhang Liao and Cao Xing led hundreds of riders to. Zhang Liao said to Lu Bu: "I am equal to the west head of the camp, I saw Liu Bei's army attacking, and I urgently led the soldiers and horses of my headquarters to block it, but I was unexpectedly filled with my own soldiers and horses. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei took the opportunity to rush and kill, but we couldn't resist it. The Cheng Lian brothers also died under Guan Yu's knife. Lu Bu said angrily: "Good Guan Yu, I left you alive the day before yesterday, but you killed my beloved general, I will take revenge." At this time, Lu Bunan marched against 20,000 soldiers and horses, and there were less than 2,000. Lü Buling encamped in the open area. He also ordered Zhang Liao to meet and collect the defeated soldiers. Not long after, Zhang Liao returned to the camp with the injured Gao Shun. Lu Bu checked the generals, but Chen Gong was the only one missing. Lu Bu sighed and said: "Chen Gong hates me for not using tricks, he must vote for Liu Bei." "The generals were displeased. It was getting late when I heard the sound of horses' hooves outside the camp. Lu Bu hurriedly went out of the camp to check, only to see a group of people and horses arrive, about 3,000 people, but the leader was Chen Gong. Chen Gong saw Lu Bu, rolled the saddle and dismounted, and said: "In the chaotic army, I have to gather the remnants of the army, only these horses and horses, please forgive me." Lu Bu urgently asked Chen Gong to enter the account, and said: "I only hate me for not using my husband's strategy to have today's defeat." How to do our army, please teach me sire. Chen Gong said: "The victory or defeat has been decided, the advantages and disadvantages are reversed, the lord cannot be forced, he should return to Yanzhou, and then seek development." Lu Buran Chen Gongzhi said that after the army rested for a day, the camp returned to Dongjun. Lu Bu retreated, marking the complete collapse of this alliance of thieves.

It is said that after Liu Bei defeated Lu Bu and returned to the city that day, he ordered Tanma to search everywhere for Lu Bu's whereabouts. On that day, the horse was reported to Liu Bei, saying that after Lu Bu was defeated, he retreated fifty miles to the village, but he only stayed for one day, and then withdrew the camp and returned to Yanzhou. Liu Bei said that General Guan and Zhang Zhu said: "Those who retreat from the army will be insufficient in troops and will return to Yanzhou to develop vitality." At this time, Liu Bei accepted more than 2,000 people from Lu Bu's army, and his strength increased a lot. Zhang Fei said: "Now that Lu Bu is gone, what should our army do?" Liu Bei said: "The third brother is not in a hurry, he can march to Lujiang County in a while." Zhang Fei and the others didn't know what they meant. Liu Bei secretly saw Qiao Rui and said: "Your Majesty once promised Liu Bei the land of the Lujiang River." Now Cai's affairs have been settled, and he can go to Lujiang to take office. I also hope that General Qiao will talk about this matter in front of His Majesty. ”

Qiao Rui saw Yuan Shu and asked Liu Bei for Lujiang. Yuan Shu said: "When I allowed Liu Bei to Lujiang, I made him settle the matter of Cai. The matter of Xia Cai refers to Lu Bu and Huang Shanye. Now the two thieves went to Qingzhou and Yanzhou, but they were not destroyed, how can they be considered peaceful. You reply to Liu Bei for me, and when the two thieves in Qingzhou and Yanzhou are destroyed, they will be allowed to take office in Lujiang. Qiao Rui saw Liu Bei and relayed Yuan Shu's words, Liu Bei was so angry that he foamed at the mouth and almost fainted. Liu Bei kept his mind for a long time, and said in a mournful voice: "Didn't Qiao Rui say that he was laughing? Qiao Rui said: "This is the will of God, how dare you make a joke." If you don't believe it, the emperor can go to the Shouchun Palace and meet the saint. Liu Bei lost his soul, was speechless for a long time, and was stunned; got up slowly, and did not say goodbye to Qiao Rui, stumbled out of the mansion, and went straight to his house. Seeing Liu Bei's expression, Zhang Fei hurriedly asked what was the matter. Liu Bei then promised Yuan Shu, and then repented about it, and told Zhang Fei one by one. Zhang Fei was furious when he heard this, and shouted: "Yuan Shu dog thief, dare to tease my eldest brother, I will take your dog's head." Liu Bei hurriedly stopped Zhang Fei from shouting, and said: "Third brother, be quiet, there are many bridges in the city, and you must not spread them to the bridges first." I can't let your second brother know. Your second brother has an upright temperament, and if he knows that I secretly know Yuan Shu, he will be displeased. Zhang Fei said: "At this time, the war with Yuan Shu is a foregone conclusion, it is better for me to enter the government late at night, kill Qiao Rui first, seize his soldiers and horses, and then attack Shouchun, or have a chance of winning." Liu Bei said: "That's okay." The third brother needs to be cautious. Zhang Fei took the order and left. Unexpectedly, there was really a bridge outside the window that a henchman heard about it and was busy reporting to the bridge. Qiao Rui knew that Zhang Fei was brave and fierce, and he did not dare to fight him, so he moved to the East Gate Tower first. At night, Zhang Feiguo led two deputies to assassinate Qiao Rui, but he didn't want to pounce. At this time, the east gate, west gate, and south gate of Caicheng are all guarded by the bridge army. Only the north gate is guarded by Liu Beijun and Guan Yu. The next day, Liu Bei learned that Zhang Feifei's assassination failed, and Zhiqiao Rui had already prepared. It is said that Zhang Fei said: "Today is defeated, if you lead the army to seize the city gate first, or you may be able to fight with the Qiaorui army." Zhang Fei said: "I see that there is no general guarding the West Gate, why don't I lead an army first, capture the West Gate first, and then divide my troops to attack the second gate in the southeast?" Liu Bei thought it could. Zhang Fei then took the soldiers and horses to the west gate. When they reached the west gate, they saw that the city gate was wide open, and the city tower was empty. Zhang Fei was surprised and anxious to close the city gate. Suddenly, countless enemy troops appeared up and down the city gate like a trick, surrounding Zhang Fei and the soldiers and horses he led. Zhang Fei knew the plan and fought to the death. None of the soldiers and horses led by him could break through. Zhang Fei entered to see Liu Bei, and said that he was defeated by Yuan Jun. Liu Bei suddenly woke up and shouted: "The north gate is in danger!" "Urgently ordered Zhang Fei to raise all his troops and horses and go to the north gate to aid Guan Yu. Fang wanted to set off, and saw Ban Chao, Liu Mi and others taking Liu Bei's family to Xiaozhi. Ban Chao said: "Chen Ji led troops to attack the emperor's uncle's mansion. A certain death battle to protect the family is so small. Liu Bei then brought his family into the army and defended the north gate together. When he arrived at the north gate, he was encountering Qiaorui and driving two battalions of troops to surround the feathers. Liu Bei saw that the bridge was strong, and knew that he couldn't hold it, so he said to Zhang Fei: "This city can't be defended, so break through the siege as soon as possible." Zhang Fei walked with a gun, entered the encirclement, and rescued Guan Yu. He said: "How about the two of us breaking through the encirclement together in the front army?" Guan Yu understood, killed a bloody road with Zhang Fei, and took the door away. Liu Bei and the others followed closely and walked out of the north gate. Liu Bei inspected the generals, and there were still more than 3,000 people, and he was a little relieved. Liu Bei sighed and said: "The world is so big, but there is no place where my Liu Bei is born!" Ban Chao said: "Recently, I have heard that Tao Qian of Xuzhou is benevolent, and the five counties of Xuzhou are rich, so it is better to invest in it." Liu Bei said: "It has to be like this." Then he ordered them to go east.

However, it was said that Tianhua returned to the army to save Qingzhou that day, and when the army arrived in Lu, Hu Shao was ordered to go out of the city to greet him. Tianhua's kind words comforted Hu Shao, and still made him the prime minister of Lu. He also privately called Le Jinzhi, and said: "I know that General Le is brave and strategic, and he can defend the country of Lu and Rencheng for me." I don't know if the general is willing to do it or not. Le Jin happily accepted the order and said: "The last general dares to be unwilling." Tianhua then ordered Le Jin to be the minister of Rencheng, and the commander-in-chief of Lu Guo and Rencheng County. All the orders were completed, and he urged the army to go to Mount Tai. Zang Ba and Jiang Qin then told them: "Yuan Shao's army is strong, so the veteran Han Meng is the vanguard to enter Jinan. Han Meng had driven his troops into the territory of Mount Tai, and both Feiguo and Muxian were lost. Tianhua asked urgently: "How is Han Meng's strength?" Zang Ba said: "The former Han Meng led more than 20,000 soldiers, and there were 20,000 soldiers and horses in Jinan City, and Yuan Shao added troops the day before yesterday. In this way, Han Meng's total army is no less than fifty or sixty thousand. Jiang Qin said: "Today, Wang Yu of Dongping will fortify the army in Shouzhang, and Taishan soldiers and horses will fortify the area of Yumu County. In Linzi City, General Li Si has already stationed his army in Laiwu. Beware of Yuan Shao stealing Jishui. When Han Meng heard that Tianhua led the army to come back to help, he made people report to Yuan Shao on the one hand, and ordered Hou Ping to hold Jinan and bring his own army to Mucheng. Tianhua said: "Han Meng's unscrupulous generation, the army is stationed in Moucheng, but he wants to break through Yingcheng and approach Fenggao, how can I not know." First, Yuan Shao is biased towards the teacher, so there is nothing to worry about. Zang Ba said: "The lord should not underestimate Han Meng. Although Han Meng is not skilled in martial arts, he is proficient in formations. The lord should remember not to fight with Han fiercely. Tianhua said: "Don't worry, send an order to march into Yingcheng tomorrow, first break Han Meng, and then recover Liangji." If Yuan Shao dares to go south, I will tell him that there will be no return. At night, Jiang Qin entered the account and said: "I look at the southeast area of the city, and I can pass the water." The last general asked for an order, led a Biao army horse, crossed the water from Licheng, first took Jibei to make it chaotic, and then the lord broke Han Meng from the front, then the two Ji can be determined. Tianhua said: "Although Gongyi's plan is wonderful, it is not timely, the former Li Si has been fortified in Licheng, Yuan Shao must be on guard, and An can steal it." The slightest negligence has dampened the spirit of our army. In addition, Yingcheng is also a critical place. If Yingcheng is lost, it will be difficult to protect it. If Fenggao is lost, both the east and the west will be cut off. The land of eastern Yanzhou. It's all in the hands of Yuan Shao. Jiang Qin received the order, and there was no longer the idea of smuggling into the water.

The next day, Tianhua generals and Taishan troops were together, with a total of more than 40,000 people, and took Zang Ba, Jiang Qin, Sun Xing, Ji Ling, etc. to Yingcheng. Fifty miles southwest of Yingcheng, he was meeting Han Meng's army. Tianhua hurriedly called for the army to set up a formation, ready to meet the enemy.