Liu Xuan knew Tian Kai, and this person was a general under Gongsun Zhan. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

In March last year, after the failure of the crusade against Dong Zhuo, the princes withdrew.

Yuan Shu killed Yangzhou Assassin Shi, captured Yangzhou, and greatly increased his power.

At that time, the little emperor Liu Xie was unwilling to be controlled by Dong Zhuo, and intended to break away from Dong Zhuo, so he let Liu Yu's son Liu He quietly escape from Chang'an and persuaded Liu Yu to raise troops to serve the king. Liu He passed through Yuan Shu's station, but was detained by Yuan Shu. Yuan Shu asked Liu He to write a letter to Liu Yu, saying that as long as Liu Yu sent troops to the king, he was willing to work with the king.

Gongsun Zhan thought that Yuan Shu had ill intentions, so he dissuaded Liu Yu.

Liu Yu didn't listen and insisted on sending troops.

Gongsun Chan couldn't stop him, he was worried that Yuan Shu would know the truth and hate him, so he sent his cousin Gongsun Yue to Yuan Shu to persuade Yuan Shu to give up King Qin and annex the cavalry sent by Liu Yu instead.

After Yuan Shu was moved, he really annexed the thousands of cavalry sent by Liu Yu, and Liu He took the opportunity to escape.

Since then, Gongsun Chan and Liu Yu have become more resentful.

Putting aside the grievances between Gongsun Zan and Liu Yu, at this time Yuan Shao appointed Zhou Ang, a general, as the assassin of Yuzhou. Yuan Shu sent Sun Jian to attack Zhou Ang, and asked Gongsun Yue to help.

Unfortunately, Gongsun Yue was killed by random arrows.

Gongsun Chan took this opportunity to take revenge on Yuan Shao and prepared to march into Jizhou. Yuan Shaogang was in charge of Jizhou, his position was unstable, and in order to stabilize Gongsun Zhan, he appointed Gongsun Zhan's cousin Gongsun Fan as the Bohai County Guard, and wanted to resolve the conflict with Gongsun Zhan.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Gongsun Fan entered Bohai County, he betrayed Yuan Shao and dispatched troops from Bohai County to assist Gongsun Zan in going south.

For a time, Gongsun Chan crossed Jizhou, entered Qingzhou, and broke the yellow turban thieves in Qingzhou.

After annexing the Yellow Turban Thieves, Gongsun Zhan's army became stronger and stronger, and he stationed at Jieqiao, intending to compete with Yuan Shao. On this basis, Gongsun Zan appointed Yan Gang as the Jizhou Mu, Tian Kai as the Qingzhou Thorn History, and Shan Jing as the Yanzhou Thorn History.

Tian Kai took charge of Qingzhou and controlled Pingyuan County, Jinan, Le'an, and Qi to the west of Beihai Kingdom.

However, the Kingdom of Butterworth and Dongnae County were never attached.

Tian Kai threatened Yuan Shao on the one hand, and on the other hand, he coveted Beihai State. It's just that because Yuan Shao is in Jizhou, and Kong Rong is quite prestigious in Beihai, he didn't find a chance to start.

After Kong Rong and Liu Xuan went to Chang'an, Liu He suddenly died of illness, and Tian Kai seized the opportunity.

Liu Xuan was silent for a moment, and then said, "There has been a drastic change in Beihai Kingdom, what are you going to do when Lord Cao finds me?" ”

Cao Cao said: "This official is willing to help Uncle Liu Huang and help Uncle Liu Huang return to Guanyang County." ”

"Oh, I want to hear about it."

Liu Xuan's eyes narrowed, ready to listen to Cao Cao's opinion.

Cao Cao said: "This official believes in Uncle Liu's ability, although there is civil turmoil in Beihai, Uncle Liu Huang will definitely be able to resolve the conflict." As the saying goes, the icing on the cake is not as good as sending charcoal in the snow, and the official is willing to send troops to help at this time. ”

Liu Xuan said: "Lord Cao sent charcoal in the snow, and Liu Xuan was grateful. After a pause, Liu Xuan asked, "Lord Cao helped me return to Guanyang County, what price do I have to pay?" ”

The union of interests, there is a pay, and naturally there is a return.

Cao Cao is not a good person, and it is impossible not to ask for anything in return.

Cao Cao's eyes were sharp, and he said: "First, after Uncle Liu Huang quelled the civil strife, he restrained Tian Kai's army for me. ”

Liu Xuan smiled and said, "Tian Kai attacked Beihai Country for no reason, and even supported people to usurp Beihai Kingdom, Liu Xuan will not forget it." Needless to say, Liu Xuan will also attack Tian Kai. ”

Cao Cao said again: "Second, Uncle Liu Huang sent troops to help me attack Yuan Shu. ”

Liu Xuan asked, "Why did you attack Yuan Shu?" ”

Cao Cao's eyes were cold, and he said in a deep voice: "At the beginning of this official in charge of Yanzhou, Gongsun Zhan arranged for Shan Jing to be the assassin of Yanzhou, and the imperial court arranged for Jin Shang to be the assassin of Yanzhou. It is not enough to be afraid. Jin Shang has Yuan Shu's support. If Yuan Shu wants to take Yanzhou, I must fight back. ”

Liu Xuan said: "Lord Cao helps me, and Liu Xuan should send troops to help." ”

Liu Xuan was quite surprised in his heart, he thought that Cao Cao was still the Taishou of Dongjun, but he didn't expect that Cao Cao was already the assassin of Yanzhou. According to history, after Liu Dai, the assassin of Yanzhou, was killed by the Yellow Turban thief, Cao Cao was welcomed as the assassin of Yanzhou by the officials of Yanzhou.

Obviously, Liu Dai is dead.

In the third year of the first peace in history (192), wars were frequent and beacons were continuous.

The princes of all walks of life attacked each other.

Gongsun Chan attacked Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu attacked Cao Cao, and Tao Qian also took advantage of the fire to rob and attack Cao Cao. The interests of Gongsun Zhan, Yuan Shu and Tao Qian were combined, and Yuan Shao and Cao Cao were also forced to unite.

At this time, Yuan Shao's foundation was unstable.

At this time, Cao Cao also had an unstable foundation.

Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are difficult brothers, Liu Xuan is similar, and Beihai is also facing difficulties. Based on this reason, Cao Cao found Liu Xuan. As long as Liu Xuan has a firm foothold in Beihai Kingdom, he will contain Gongsun Zhan's forces.

Liu Xuan knew the general situation and said: "Tian Zhao besieged Guanyang County, he must know that I will return, and will set up many checkpoints in Beihai Country to block it, how can Lord Cao escort me back to Guanyang County?" ”

Cao Cao said: "Xiahoudun is strong in martial arts, and this official dispatched five hundred cavalry to let him escort Uncle Liu Huang. ”

"Good!"

Liu Xuan nodded in response.

With Xiahoudun, a fierce general, plus 500 cavalry, it is enough to kill back to Guanyang County.

Cao Cao ordered people to prepare a banquet and entertain Liu Xuan, Kong Rong and others in the post house.

Early the next morning, Cao Cao personally sent Liu Xuan and his party away.

Looking at the back of Liu Xuan and his party leaving, Cao Cao had a trace of doubt in his eyes. He looked at the middle-aged scribe beside him and asked, "Zhicai, although Liu Xuan has outstanding ability, are you sure he can turn the situation around?" ”

The middle-aged scribe's name is Xi Zhong, and the word is Zhicai.

In fact, Cao Cao didn't know much about Liu Xuan.

The suggestion of escorting Liu Xuan back to Beihai was also put forward by Xi Zhong.

Xi Zhong smiled slightly, and said confidently: "Although Tian Zhao trapped Guanyang County, he was never able to go further. Guanyang County's troops are not weak and have the ability to counterattack. The reason why he didn't fight back was because Liu Xuan didn't go back. Once Liu Xuan returns to Guanyang County, he will definitely launch a counterattack. Moreover, the person who presided over the war in Guanyang County was Guo Jia, and with him, Liu Xuan would not be defeated. ”

"Oh, Zhicai knows Guo Jia?"

There was a hint of curiosity in Cao Cao's eyes.

There was a hint of remembrance in Xi Zhong's eyes, and he replied: "Zai Xia and Guo Jia are both from Yingchuan, they were old friends, and they know what he can do. With him, Liu Xuan could not fail. It is also easy to defeat Tian Zhao. ”

Cao Cao asked: "Guo Jia is higher than Zhicai, which is higher and which is lower?" ”

Xi Zhong said: "I'm not as good as Guo Jia!" ”

Cao Cao smiled, but he didn't believe it, he smiled and said, "Whether Liu Xuan can do it, we'll wait and see." If Liu Xuan can really defeat Tian Zhao, he will definitely be able to contain Tian Kai. At that time, even if Liu Xuan regrets not helping me crusade against Yuan Shu, he can contain Tian Kai, and I can go all out to deal with Yuan Shu. ”

Xi Zhong nodded and arched his hand: "The lord is wise!" ”