Cao Pi was rescued by Xu Ku, escaped a catastrophe, and under the escort of the tiger and leopard riders, he retreated to Xu Du and held on. The prestige of the Shu army was shocked, many people in the south of Xu Du were suffering from conscription, they killed officials and rebelled, and returned to the Shu army, the Shu army had more than 10,000 militiamen, and the young master Zhuge reorganized them into foot soldiers, and distributed the armor and weapons obtained from the attack on the far and near states and counties to them, and used them to attack Xu Du. Cao Pi was shocked when he heard the news, and hurriedly sent messengers all the way south, going straight to the Xiangfan camp to ask Cao Cao for help.

The envoy traveled for five days, to the Xiangfan camp, at this time Fancheng has been broken by Zhang Jaw, Zhou Cang, Liao Hua led more than 10,000 troops to build a military camp in the west of Xiangyang City, echoing each other with Xiangyang City, each other into a horn trend, but strengthened the defense of Xiangyang, Cao Jun continued to attack the city for more than a month, people were sleepy and horses were lacking, Cao Cao saw that Xiangyang was difficult to capture, wanted to retreat, and was afraid that the hundred officials in the court would laugh at him, and he was in a dilemma.

The envoy went to Yuanmen, and the captain reported that Cao Cao was discussing the withdrawal of troops with everyone in the big tent at this time, and when he heard that Xu Du was coming, he was shocked, and said that it would not be Xu Du's accident! Who would have thought that Cao Cao guessed, the envoy entered the big tent, bowed to the ground, and went north with more than 10,000 cavalry of the Shu army, Cao Pi fought with him in Xu Du, and the ambush was defeated in detail with Cao Cao, Cao Cao sighed and said: "My son has no experience in raising troops to parade, so it is understandable to act like this, Xiahou Shang, Xu Chu are all veterans of a hundred battles, how can they not be discouraged?" ”

When Cheng Yu heard this, he arched his hand and said: "Xiahou Shang is good friends with the prince, and it is inconvenient to disobey the will of the prince." General Xu Chu is brave and brave, but his strategy is insufficient, which is no wonder! ”

When Cao Cao heard this, he nodded, looked embarrassed, and said: "Xiangyang is about to be captured, but he doesn't want to make this happen, which really makes Lone Heart unwilling!" ”

When Jia Xu heard this, he stroked his beard lightly and persuaded: "Prime Minister, the ministers have heard that those who can become thousands of years of hegemony do not fight for the length of a while, and those who can unify Kyushu do not care about the gains and losses of one city and one place. The reason why mediocre people fail is because they focus on the small profits in front of them and are fascinated by the success or failure of the moment. Liu Bei, the hero of the world, now he sits on Jingzhou and Yizhou, and newly captured Hanzhong and Shangyong, and his momentum is flourishing. Under the command of Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and other fierce generals for their minions, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong, Fa Zheng, Zhang Song and other advisers for their advice, this sincerity can not compete with it, at this time, it is better to retreat from the Central Plains, relying on the wealth of the Central Plains, recuperate, recuperate, wait for Wu Shu to be chaotic, and then wait for the opportunity to try it, it will be as easy as a sharp knife to break a drum, as easy as a knife to split bamboo. "Jia Xu is one of the most talented strategists under Cao Cao, and he is good at tricks, and he is Zhang Zifang next to Cao Cao.

When everyone under the tent heard this, they all nodded unconsciously, and agreed with Jia Xu's proposition very much, Cao Cao saw that everyone agreed, and he was very happy, so he nodded and said: "Wenhe's words are the best reason for the country, and I have benefited a lot, so let Liu Bei live for a while, and wait for the lonely to return to the Central Plains, raise enough strength, and then clean up this house." ”

In the twenty-fourth year of Jian'an, in the winter, Cao's army, which had besieged Xiangyang for several months, finally began to retreat north.

When the news reached Xiangyang City, Guan Ping was overjoyed and hurriedly beat drums to gather generals to discuss the matter of breaking Cao. In the palace, Guan Ping was in the right position, and Xu Shu, Ma Liang, Zhao Tong, Zhang Yi, and Heizi sat on both sides.

Seeing that everyone arrived, Guan Ping said with a happy face: "Siyuan ran thousands of miles to attack Xudu, defeated Cao Pi in the suburbs of Xudu, Cao Pi was defeated, forced to retreat to Xudu, and asked Cao Cao for help, Cao Cao was beaten, and now he has begun to prepare to give up Xiangyang and return to the division to rescue Xudu, which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us, I am determined to take advantage of the Cao army being retreated to the north of more than a dozen, send troops to attack it, in order to win a big victory." ”

When all the generals heard this, they all looked happy, but only Xu Shu, Ma Liang, and Heizi were displeased and silent.

After the account was dispersed, Xu Shu got in the car and prepared to go home, only to find that Heizi and Ma Liang were in the car, and he was not surprised, and said, "Why are you in my car?" Is it possible that you want to kidnap the old man? ”

When Ma Liang and Heizi heard this, they both had a black line.

Seeing the two of them like this, Xu Shu said with a smile: "The old man joked, why don't you laugh?" ”

When Heizi heard this, he shook his head and said, "The doctor's joke is too cold, I really can't laugh!" ”

Xu Shu sat down before asking, "What are you looking for me?" ”

Heizi glanced at Ma Liang and motioned to Ma Liang to say first, Ma Liang saw this, so he didn't give in: "Military division, Cao Cao uses soldiers like a god, how can the army not be defended?" General Guan is eager for meritorious service, I am afraid that there will be no return! ”

When Xu Shu heard this, he smiled and said, "Who is Cao Cao, who can you not know?" ”

Heizi was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly asked, "Since the military advisors all understand, why don't they persuade General Guan?" ”

When Xu Shu heard this, he shook his head with a smile, and said: "Guan Ping's handling of things is similar to his father's, it is difficult to listen to people's persuasion, even if I persuade him, it is useless, but it makes him unhappy, why should I do it?" ”

When Ma Liang heard this, he was in a hurry and said, "Do you just sit and watch General Guan and my Jingzhou soldiers fall to death and don't care?" ”

When Xu Shu heard this, he smiled and waved his hand, and said, "Don't worry!" I've arranged everything, Guan Ping won't have an accident! Maybe it will really be able to achieve great things, but I don't know! ”

When Heizi and Ma Liang heard this, they all looked at each other, disapproving, thinking that what Xu Shu said was just a pretext, and they both showed displeasure. Seeing this, Xu Shu didn't explain, only smiled and didn't say anything.

The carriage stopped in front of Xu Shu's mansion, Xu Shu got out of the car, and ordered the coachman to send Heizi and Ma Liang back to the mansion.

The next day, Cao's army retreated to the north, and Cao Cao ordered Zhang Jaw to be the governor of the rear army and lead the army to guard against a sneak attack by the Jingzhou army. Guan Ping was overjoyed to see Cao's retreat on the top of the city tower, and that night, he and Zhao Tong led 20,000 cavalry from Xiangyang out of the city, pursued and killed Cao's army, and let Xu Shu and Zhang Yi lead 20,000 foot soldiers to defend the city.

After Guan Ping went out of the city, Xu Shu hurriedly ordered Heizi to go to Liaohua and Zhoucang camps outside Xiangyang City, and ordered the two to lead the army to enter Xiangyang.

In the palace, Xu Shu took out the talisman seal letter that Young Master Zhuge handed over to him before leaving, and ordered the whole army, and all the generals obeyed.

Xu Shu stood on top of the handsome position, and said loudly: "Cao's army retreats north, there must be a general, General Guan will definitely not be able to win here, for fear of accidents, please General Zhang Yi lead more than 10,000 people to follow General Guan Ping, if you see the general in distress, send troops to help, otherwise, there is no need to attack!" ”

When Zhang Yi heard this, he went out to lead the order.

After Zhang Yi left, Xu Shu went to the soldier and said: "General Guan is defeated, and Cao's army will inevitably relax its vigilance, which is a good time for us to break Cao." Zhou Cang, Liao Hua two generals can lead the headquarters of the soldiers and horses to follow Zhang Yi, after Zhang Yi rescued General Guan, you can retreat thirty miles, wait for the next day of dawn, wave the division to cover the Cao army, the Cao army will be defeated, after defeating the Cao army, can not continue to chase, immediately return to Xiangyang, violators, beheaded! ”

When Zhou Cang and Liao Hua heard this, they got up to receive their orders.