Xuzhou at the end of the Han Dynasty can be described as the lord of the iron camp and flowing water, in just a few years in a row to change a few masters, Tao Qian - Liu Bei - Lu Bu - Cao Cao - Liu Bei - Cao Cao, in this marquee-like rotation, Cao Bao, who holds the power of Xuzhou's soldiers and horses, died, known as the first rich merchant in Xuzhou, the Mi family fell, the only one who can sit firmly in Diaoyutai is only the father and son of the Chen family, no matter how the political situation in Xuzhou changes, the Chen family is immovable. Except for the first regime change, which was a peaceful handover, the remaining few times were in the bloody storm, countless wealthy families were wiped out in the bloody turmoil, and only the Chen family was reused again and again, and the learning in the middle is really very intriguing.

Liu Ze deduced that Chen Deng was not reused by Tao Qian at this time, and the captain of the agricultural school, an official in charge of farmland and water conservancy, was not a military and political leader in Xuzhou in any case, he was completely excluded from the core of power by Tao Qian, so Chen Deng would have the idea of serving the master.

Good birds choose trees to perch, good ministers choose the lord and do things, the end of the Han Dynasty is in turmoil, the princes merge with each other, the overall situation is not decided, many celebrities are still in the period of choosing the master, for the interests of the family and their own future, Chen Deng's choice may not be wrong.

Liu Ze held the scroll in his hand, and didn't mean to open it, isn't it the zoning map of Xuzhou, Liu Ze's warehouse, there is a map ten times more detailed than it. But what this scroll represents is not simply a map, but a political ambition, and opening it means that Liu Ze accepted Chen Deng's Jianyì, which has the meaning of swallowing Xuzhou.

Taking Xuzhou was indeed Liu Ze's strategic concept, after abandoning the plains. Liu Ze's next target is Xuzhou, and Xuzhou finally falls into the hands of Cao Cao, why not take it himself? This has nothing to do with people's hypocrisy or not, an outstanding political family must be able to judge the situation and never be soft when it is critical, the political government will always be bloody, and Song Xianggong's benevolence and righteousness can only be laughing and generous in the end.

But the superficial article still has to be done, smart politicians are extremely good at disguising themselves, and Liu Ze is not in a hurry to nod.

Liu Ze did not express his position. On the contrary, Chen Deng was a little anxious. "Runde Gong. If it weren't for a certain seller seeking glory, Xuzhou was in danger, Tao made Jun old and decrepit, and Cao Bing was menacing. If you can't turn the tide. The anointed land of Xuzhou will be reduced to a no-man's land. If it is a personal death. No matter who you vote for, it is not difficult to find an official position, but you can't bear to see the people of Xuzhou suffering. Ask Runde Gong to see the life and death of the people in Xuzhou, and never shirk. ”

Liu Ze glanced at Jia Xu and Xu Shu, both of them expressed their eyes with their eyes, Liu Ze smiled and said: "Mr. Yuanlong is tired of traveling and driving, and he has the right to go to the pavilion to rest for a night, how about we discuss this matter tomorrow?" ”

Chen Deng thought about it, such a big thing must be allowed to be considered, so he got up and retired.

As soon as he left, Jia Xu stroked his palms and laughed: "Lord, this is a God-given opportunity, with Chen Yuanlong's secret help, Xuzhou is at your fingertips." Gaotang is not a place to live for a long time, and Xuzhou has a large number of people, which is really the foundation of the main open territory. ”

Xu Shu said with some concern: "It's just that if we swallow Tao Qian's foundation as soon as we enter Xuzhou under the banner of rescue, I am afraid that it will hinder our reputation and be laughed at by the people of the world." ”

Jia Xu smiled: "This naturally can't act recklessly, the lord goes south, he must be under the banner of rescuing Xuzhou, if Tao Qian is smart enough, he should give Xuzhou away." ”

Liu Ze was very curious, Jia Xu could calculate so accurately, he was really a genius, and the development of the facts was undoubtedly not what he expected.

"Why is Wen He so assertive?"

Jia Xu squinted his eyes and said leisurely: "Now Xuzhou's strength and Cao Cao's confrontation is undoubtedly an egg to hit a stone, this Tao Qian should be very clear, although the reinforcements can solve the urgent need for a while, but Xuzhou and Cao Cao have formed a deep enmity to kill their father, as long as Tao Qian does not leave the position of Xuzhou Mu for a day, Cao Cao will never give up." There is no benefit to the reinforcements from all walks of life, it is impossible to live in Xuzhou for a long time, and with the power of Xuzhou alone, Tao Qian cannot fight against Cao Cao at all, if Tao Qian still wants to save his own life and the incense of the Tao family, retreat is undoubtedly his wisest choice. As for who to choose to give way to, Tao Qian will definitely think twice, this person must have the ability to resist Cao Cao and his benevolent character, Tao Qian does not want the crossing of the river and the demolition of the bridge to happen to him. To sum up, I think that Tao Qian's first choice must be the lord without a doubt. ”

Liu Ze said indifferently: "Xuzhou is not just Tao Qian's, even if he wants to, no one may not object, but this trip to the troubled waters is still worth our trip, as Wen He said, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, no matter what, we can't let it go." ”

Xu Shu nodded and said: "The narrow land of Gaotang is completely unable to display the ambitions of the lord, Xuzhou is undoubtedly the best springboard for the lord to dominate the world, and we should do our best to take it." However, Yuan Tan's army is in the west, across the river, and when our army goes south, if he takes the opportunity to attack, Gaotang is in danger. ”

After Yuan Shao took the plain, he moved to Youzhou, and fought with Gongsun Zan like a fire, leaving only Yuan Tan with an army of 50,000 to defend the plain, and Yuan Shao also crowned his son Qingzhou Assassin The title. Gongsun Zhan, who was watching the fire from the other side before, was burning his butt at this time, so he regretted it and sent a messenger to Liu Ze's side to show goodwill, Liu Ze secretly sneered and greeted him with false words.

Although Yuan Tan had an army of 50,000 troops, it is estimated that Yuan Shao's order to him is to defend the plain, and it is impossible to cross the Yellow River to expand the battlefield. As long as we gain a firm foothold in Xuzhou, Gaotang can abandon it. Passing on my military order, Chen Zhiyu led 5,000 men and horses to garrison Gaotang, and the rest of the army went south with me to rescue Xuzhou. ”

Liu Zejun's order was given, and Jia Xu and Xu Shu immediately went down to make arrangements. Liu Ze turned around and returned to the inner hall, where Cai Yan was hugging Wei'er and coaxing him to sleep.

"Yan'er, Xuzhou was besieged by Cao Cao, Xuzhou Mu Taoqian sent someone to ask for help, I have decided to go south to rescue Xuzhou."

Cai Yan's face changed slightly, and he said, "In this way, wouldn't my husband meet with Senior Brother Meng De?" The two of you have always had a good relationship, if you get a brotherly wall because of outsiders, how can you have to pay for the loss? ”

Liu Ze smiled bitterly, to be honest, whether it was pacifying the Yellow Turban or the princes begging for Dong, he had always maintained an iron buddy relationship with Cao Cao, but history had unstoppably pushed them to the opposite side. Xuzhou will become the battlefield of their first confrontation, since they want to compete for the world, it will be inevitable to turn friends into enemies, whether Liu Ze is willing to accept it or not, this will be an irreversible fact.

"Brother Meng De made a big deal in Xuzhou, slaughtering hundreds of thousands of unarmed Xuzhou people, if I don't stop it, he will kill more people. The world is people-oriented, and Brother Meng De is really wrong to vent his personal anger and ruin the lives of people. ”

Cai Yan's face turned pale when he heard this, and he said hurriedly: "Brother Meng De is strong at this time, can the husband beat him?" ”

Liu Ze held her cool hand and said: "Don't worry, after arriving in Xuzhou, I will salute first and then the soldiers, and persuade Brother Meng De to retreat, Xuzhou is strong and well-garrisoned, even if Brother Meng De wants to break through, it will not be easy." You and the child should live at home, and we will meet again after the Xuzhou side is calmed down. ”

Cai Yan nodded silently, marching and fighting was not something that women could participate in.

Chen Deng had no sleep all night, and as soon as he got up in the morning, the Chinese army summoned him to see Liu Ze, Chen Deng hurriedly finished washing, and did not even eat a bite of the breakfast prepared for him in the pavilion, and immediately went to Liu Ze's place.

As soon as he entered the door, Liu Ze handed over the scroll that had not yet been opened to Chen Deng's hands. Chen Deng was struggling in his heart, Liu Ze returned the map, did he refuse to send troops?

"Runde Gong, this ......"

Liu Ze smiled slightly: "Mr. Yuanlong, please don't misunderstand, I have already discussed this matter with my subordinates, and we are unanimously determined to send troops south to rescue Xuzhou, please rest assured that Mr. Yuanlong, no matter what, I can't sit back and watch the people of Xuzhou suffer this unwarranted disaster." ”

Chen Deng was overjoyed, but he still had some doubts, held the scroll tightly, and said, "In the words of yesterday, didn't Runde Gong think about it?" ”

Liu Ze laughed and said: "It is the duty of a gentleman to help the poor and help the poor, to save the trouble, it is the duty of a gentleman, to take advantage of the danger of others and fall into the well, Liu Mou refused to do it, this time he went to the army to save Xuzhou, only for the righteousness, Liu Mou has no selfishness." Please ask Mr. Yuanlong to tell Tao Envoy Jun that Liu will never ask for a single return, and after Cao Cao retreats, he will not leave a single soldier in Xuzhou. ”

Chen Deng was embarrassed, bowed down and said: "Runde Gong is well aware of the righteousness, and Deng represents Tao Zhijun and the people of Xuzhou to thank Ming Gong first." ”

Liu Ze put his hands together and said, "Mr. Yuanlong, don't be polite. The army is on the march, and the chores are complicated, so let me put the army in order, and I will be able to go out in three days. ”

Chen Denglian said thank you, since Liu Ze had promised to send troops, his hanging heart could be put back in his stomach.

Liu Ze ordered the battalions to order the ordnance, grain and grass on the hour, and prepare to go on the expedition. He summoned Pan Fenglai again and ordered him to mobilize the forces of the Jinying Guards from all over the country to arrest a person named Zhang Min. It is rumored that Zhang Min had fled to Huainan after killing Cao Song and robbing the property, and capturing Zhang Min would have the possibility of resolving with Cao Cao, so Liu Ze specially ordered Jin Yingwei to arrest Zhang Min. Pan Feng happily accepted the order, and finding someone in the vast sea of people was undoubtedly looking for a needle in a haystack, but for Jin Yingwei, it was not a difficult task.

In the early morning of the third day, the soldiers and horses of the battalions had completed their assembly, and they were all waiting in the school field, and Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun, Xu Rong, Zhang He, Gao Lan, Guan Hai and other generals were neatly dressed and waiting for Liu Ze's order.

Liu Ze had just sat on the podium and was about to give orders, when the Chinese officer hurried in and reported: "Lord Qi, there is a person outside the camp who asks to see you!" (To be continued......)