Here, Cao Ying's heavy troops surrounded Pengcheng and divided his troops to loot everywhere in Xuzhou, but because Tao Qian implemented the tactics of clearing the wilderness, most of the people in the territory hid in the city with their belongings and could not hold out. The people were completely frightened by Cao Jun's "three-light policy", and after entering the city, they tried their best to assist the officials and soldiers to defend the city. Cao Ying could not withstand the casualties of the siege, so he could only order the looting of those poor people in the border fields, and the harvest was not as good as before.

However, it is said that Mi Zhu sent an envoy to Beihai County for the second time and brought Tao Qian's three handwritten letters, in addition to asking his allies Kong Rong and Tian Kai to send troops to rescue, there was also a purpose to ask Liu Bei to send troops to fight against Cao. Speaking of which, it is rare for a state to ask for a county order in the past, and the main reason is that Liu Bei bought people's hearts.

Since Liu Bei solved the danger of the Yellow Turban in Beihai last time, he not only collected more than 20,000 strong Yellow Turban people, but also sold a big favor to Kong Rong. Since then, he has relied on the merit of breaking the yellow turban to be stationed in Beihai City, eating Kong Rong's, living in Kong Rong's, and even the armor and armor of the sergeants under his command have to be purchased by Kong Rong.

Kong Rong also knows that he is suffering! As the saying goes, it is easy to invite God and it is difficult to send God, this is true at all, Liu Bei not only has no intention of leaving, but also transferred the third brother Zhang Fei, who is the housekeeper, to give some money and food, it doesn't matter, the key is that Liu Bei is not only seeking money and food, but also has the meaning of dominating the guests.

Seeing Mi Zhu coming to ask for help with Tao Qian's handwritten letter this time, Kong Rong was overjoyed, just in time to take the opportunity to drive Liu Bei away, and immediately expressed his willingness to send troops to Xuzhou to fight Cao. Liu Bei hesitated, frowned and said: "I can't prepare a county order, even if I want to send troops, I can't do it, I'm really ashamed of Tao Envoy!" ”

Mi Zhu saw that Liu Bei was a relative of the Han family, with benevolence and righteousness, and an image of a humble gentleman, he was already impressed in his heart, and Tao Qian had no enterprising heart, so he intended to welcome Liu Bei into Xuzhou. At the moment, he arched his hand and said: "Why should Liu Yuanjun be modest, this time he will cut down the sea and try his best to relieve the siege of Beihai, who in the world does not know, who does not know?" Today, the remnants of the yellow scarves are accommodated, and the strength of the troops is better than before, if you get help, it is really a blessing for the people of Xuzhou! ”

Liu Bei shook his head and said: "Although there are armor soldiers under the command of Beibei, but it is all funded by Kong Beihai's righteousness, otherwise the land of just one county can maintain tens of thousands of troops, if the logistics supply is not good, I am afraid that it will return in vain, and it will become a laughing stock in the world!" ”

Mi Zhu said: "But please rest assured, Tao Assassin Shi has words first, if Liu Envoy Jun can force Cao Thief to retreat, he is willing to give up the post of Xuzhou Assassin and welcome Liu Envoy Jun as Xuzhou Mu." The required grain and grass materials are also provided by me in Xuzhou! In addition, my Mi family has a small family wealth, and I can also do my best to help it! ”

Liu Bei was ecstatic in his heart, but his face was embarrassed, and he frowned: "This move must not be!" Tao Zhijun is famous, loves the people like a son, has heard of it early, and admires it. This time, the Cao thief deceived the heavens and the earth, and plundered Xuzhou in the name of revenge for his father, which is an unkind move. ”

Mi Zhu was overjoyed and arched his hand: "In this way, Liu Yuanjun is willing to send troops to Xuzhou!" ”

"Yes!" Liu Bei nodded and said: "However, the reserve is weak and the generals are outnumbered, and they have to borrow 5,000 troops from Kong Beihai, and at the same time borrow another general, I don't know what Kong Beihai wants?" ”

Kong Rong's heart was dripping blood, and he secretly scolded Liu Bei for being shameless, he originally planned to send 5,000 troops to save his ally Tao Qian, but this time he was borrowed by Liu Bei, and he had no spare strength to send troops, and all the favors fell on Liu Bei, he sent troops and food and paid money, and Liu Bei fished out all the benefits, so it would be strange if he was not angry. However, it is good to be able to send away this plague god, and in the future, he must completely draw a line with it, and said at the moment: "I have always been good friends with Tao Zhijun, and it is incumbent on me to borrow 5,000 soldiers, and the right should be to support Xuzhou." As for General Tai Shici is not a general under my command, it depends on his own intentions, and he really doesn't dare to make claims in the future! ”

"There is such a thing!" Liu Bei obviously didn't know the details of Tai Shi Ci, and when he was invited by Tai Shi Ci to come, he saw that his bravery could be compared with Guan Zhang, and he suddenly had a heart of love for talent. How do you know that after retiring from the Yellow Turban Thief, you will never be able to find any trace of Tai Shici, and you think that you have been sent out by Kong Rong to carry out a mission! I didn't want to miss the last opportunity in front of me, so I begged for it.

Kong Rong said: "Exactly, Tai Shici is a person from Donglai, known as a loyal martyr, and later took refuge in Liaodong because he offended local officials. I respect him as a person, so I often send people to help his mother, after the return of General Taishi, I was grateful to this Taishou, so I asked to go out of the city to ask Liu Zhijun to come to help, and then went home to serve my mother! ”

"I see!" Liu Bei suddenly realized, but he was happy in his heart, so that he could justifiably win over Tai Shi Ci, and said at the moment: "But it is prepared for a sudden situation, I don't know if Kong Beihai can tell General Tai Shi's residence, and he will visit in person!" ”

Kong Rong secretly sneered in his heart, Tai Shi Ci is a talent, how can he not know the reason? He even tried his best to recruit him, but Tai Shici would rather be a hundred captains under Liu Miao than stay in Beihai County as a county lieutenant, just so that Liu Bei could touch his nose. didn't hide it at the moment, and told Tai Shici's address.

Liu Bei secretly remembered in his heart, and arched his hand: "Thank you so much Kong Beihai, it is a long way to go to Xuzhou, as the saying goes: The army has not moved, the grain and grass go first, if you want to act conveniently, you need to borrow 200,000 yuan of grain, and you will pay it back!" ”

When Kong Rong heard this, he was so angry that he almost vomited blood, Beihai City has a lot of treasury after several years of accumulation. Even if the Yellow Turban thieves besieged the city, they were not afraid, but since Liu Bei settled in Beihai City, earth-shaking changes have taken place. First took away the fine iron and cloth from the treasury, updated all the uniforms and weapons of 50,000 new and old soldiers, and then the 50,000 army trained outside Beihai City, and the required grain and grass were provided by Kong Rong, and in a month, 150,000 Hu grains were eaten, which was more edible than pigs.

That's all it takes, it's still tolerable, the most hateful Liu Bei is not a safe lord, he buys people's hearts everywhere, digs people into corners, most of the officials in Beihai City are good friends with him, and they are mixed with the wind and water, left and right! If this goes on like this for a few more months, I'm afraid he won't even be able to sit down steadily.

Coughing lightly, Kong Rong held back his anger and clenched his fists and said: "Liu Yuanjun is a righteous teacher here, how dare Rong not do his meager strength?" 200,000 grains and grass will be ready to stop in three days! ”

Liu Bei bowed and gave a deep salute, hugged his fists and said: "Kong Beihai is noble, it is unforgettable, and there will be something to repay in the future!" ”

Kong Rong said: "Liu Yuanjun doesn't have to be so polite, if you can use it in the future, just open your mouth!" ”

"Thank you Kong Beihai!" Liu Bei gave a deep salute again, a little embarrassed: "Preparing to go to Xuzhou can be described as leaving home, the land of a county in the plain is a barren land, and it can't afford to raise an army of 50,000, and the army is in urgent need of 50 million military funds.

When Kong Rong heard this, he suddenly had the urge to slap his mouth, and said in his heart that Liu Bei's face was too thick! It's purely the kind of role on the snake with the stick, as the saying goes: the face eats all directions, and the ancients don't deceive me! But after ninety-nine steps, can we still be short of the last step? It's better to forget it for him, and he will stay away from this villain in the future! (To be continued.) )