In Xudu's Sikong Mansion, in Cao Cao's study, the lights were bright.

"Ladies and gentlemen, what do you think of Chen Deng's secret report in Xuzhou?" Cao Cao picked up the hot wine on the table and took a sip.

Secret report: Jiangdong Sun Ce frequently deploys troops today, I am afraid that he has the intention of raiding Xuzhou!

Xun Yu stood up first, arched his hand and said: "Lord, Xuzhou is the granary of the southeast, the people are fierce, our army must not be lost, please send people to support Sun Ce!"

"If the text is reasonable, my lord, Gongsun Chan was forced by Yuan Shao step by step, I am afraid that the support will not be long, if Yuan Shao destroys Gongsun Zhan, he will definitely send troops south to compete with our army, if Xuzhou is not guaranteed, I am afraid that when our army and Yuan army fight, there will be no worries about food and grass!" Xun Yu arched his hand and echoed Xun Yu's suggestion.

"What does Zhongde think?"

"The subordinates also agree with Wen Ruo and Gongda's suggestion, Xuzhou is an important town in the southeast, and the lord must send someone to rescue, but the subordinates think that there is no need to send heavy troops, just send Zhi to garrison Xuzhou!"

Cao Cao touched his beard and said: "Zhongde is reasonable, our army is now insufficient, there is Zhang Xiu in the southwest, Yuan Shao in the north, Ma Teng and Han Sui in Xiliang, Zhang Yang's troops in Hanoi are in chaos, and the Yellow Turban in Yuzhou is also ready to reach, our army cannot mobilize heavy troops to garrison Xuzhou, I don't know who Zhongde thinks is suitable to go to Xuzhou?" ”

"Lord, my subordinates recommend that Man Pet lead the people of the headquarters to support Xuzhou!"

"Manberning?"

"Exactly, my lord, the full favor pacified the protégé of the Yuan family in Runan, and uprooted the Yuzhou family, it can be seen that this person's strategy, if there is a full favor to assist Chen Deng, Guangling can be guaranteed, Guangling is not lost, Sun Ce will not be able to enter Xuzhou!"

"Well, Zhongde is reasonable, okay, let Man Pet lead the people of the headquarters to Guangling to assist Chen Deng, by the way, Rui'er is also in Runan, just go to Xuzhou with Man Pet, and exercise again!"

"Yes, my lord!"

"You all stand down, Zhongde stays!" Cao Cao waved his hand and told the rest of the group to retreat.

"What's the matter with the lord leaving Cheng Yu?"

"Zhongde, you're not too young, sit down, don't be polite!"

"Thank you, my lord!"

Cao Cao took out a secret report from his arms, handed it to Cheng Yu, and said, "This is found by Rui'er and Man Chong in Runan, Zhongde take a look!" ”

"This?" Cheng Yu's brows furrowed slowly, his eyes stared at the secret report, and he shook his head.

"What does Zhongde think?"

"Lord, Liu Bei's hero, Ren Jieye! If you don't eradicate it as soon as possible, it may become a big disaster, but the lord can't kill famous people for no reason, which will make the world's heroes chill! ”

"Zhongde, Feng Xiao is not here now, Feng Xiao said that Liu Bei is a hero, no need not to kill Fang is the best policy, I don't know what Zhong De thinks?"

"Lord, my subordinates fully agree with the law of filial piety, what doubts does the lord have?"

"Today, Dong Cheng came to Sikong Mansion to visit, and said that His Majesty wants to summon the hero of the crusade against Xuzhou, Zhongde? Will Liu Bei use this as an excuse to be transferred to other places? This Sikong has not yet decided what to do with Liu Bei, so it is better for this person to stay in Xu Du! ”

"My lord is too worried, this is a good time!"

"What does Zhongde mean?" Cao Cao asked suspiciously

"Your Majesty wants to use Liu Bei to contain the lord. Lord, we can plan and let Liu Bei add an official to the knighthood and stay in Xudu, Your Majesty will definitely agree to help him, how can Liu Bei escape from Xudu at that time? If Your Majesty makes another move, it will be to send us a knife to eradicate Liu Bei! ”

"Good! This plan is very good, Zhongde, you go down and make arrangements, tomorrow morning the dynasty must keep Liu Bei in Xu Du! ”

"Yes, my lord!"

After Cheng Yu left, he walked out from behind the black shadow screen and said, "See the lord!" ”

"Zhicai, Lu Bu's affairs are still going well?"

"Please rest assured, everything is in progress, Lu Bu's "corpse" has returned to Xudu with his subordinates, and has arrived at the other courtyard arranged by the lord, it is going well, and after five years, Lu Bu can be used by the lord! ”

"Well, Zhicai, do you know what worries I am really worried about right now?"

"The lord is worried about Liu Bei's military horses in Xudu?"

"Those who know me are talented! Liu Bei's Yuzhou rebellion is not to be feared, Zhang Fei Guan Yu's courage is not uncommon, but Liu Bei's military horses in Xudu are indeed a big trouble in my heart! ”

Xi Zhicai nodded, it's true, Liu Bei is honest and docile like a rabbit in Xudu, Cao Cao has no chance to start at all, Liu Bei's troops are not many, about 3,000 people, there is not much threat to Cao Cao, but if Cao Cao raises troops to the north, Xu Du will inevitably be empty, then Liu Bei's 3,000 people may be a fatal blow!

"What is Zhicai's plan to let Liu Bei lead his troops out of Xudu?"

"Lord, Liu Bei is quite scheming, if he wants him to leave Xudu with his troops, the lord will make Liu Bei feel in danger, and feel that the lord will already kill him regardless of his reputation, and Liu Bei will definitely take the opportunity to leave with his troops at that time!"

"Feeling in danger? Feeling in danger? Cao Cao touched his beard, thought for a moment, and then smiled and said, "Zhicai, this company has an idea, you can retreat!" ”

"Yes, my lord!" Xi Zhicai arched his hand and withdrew.

"Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live!"

"Zhong Aiqing is flat!" Liu Xie sat on the throne and motioned for the ministers to get up.

"Chen Cao Cao has something to do!"

"Cao Aiqing, please speak!"

"Minister Cao Cao brought the heroes of the crusade against Xuzhou Lu Bu into the palace today to meet Your Majesty, please reward Your Majesty!"

"Well, all of you Aiqing have made meritorious contributions to the rebellion, and they deserve to be rewarded!" Then Liu Xie began to reward everyone.

"Minister Liu Bei greets Your Majesty!"

"But Yuzhou Mu Liu Bei?" Liu Xie looked at Liu Bei, and sure enough, he was a talent, much better looking than Cao Cao!

"Back to Your Majesty, it's Your Majesty!"

"Liu Aiqing, although you and I have never met, but I still know a little bit about Liu Aiqing's merits, killing Yang Feng and crusading against Lu Bu, Aiqing has contributed a lot!"

"Your Majesty is terrified, Your Majesty actually knows Your Majesty!"

"Liu Aiqing doesn't have to be polite, where is Liu Aiqing from? Who is the ancestor? ”

"Minister Liu Bei is a person from Zhuo County, Youzhou," and then Liu Bei said his background in a free manner.

"Liu Aiqing is the queen of King Jing of Zhongshan? Same clan as me? It's a member of the Han family."

"Back to Your Majesty, Your Majesty is indeed a member of the Han family, just because of the middle of the family, I can't bear to mention it!" Subsequently, Liu Bei recited his family tree one by one.

After hearing this, the ministers were amazed, this person has a great memory! Cao Cao's eyes showed a deep gaze, Liu Xuande? Good calculation!

"Where is Zongzheng?"

"The minister is here!"

"Quickly take the royal genealogy and find out Liu Aiqing's identity!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Then Zong Zheng and the eunuch brought a large stack of royal genealogy over, and began to read it at the court meeting, because Liu Sheng, the king of Zhongshan Jing, was the prince of the Western Han Dynasty, although Liu Xiu was after Liu Bang, but it was also separated by many generations, and the workload of searching was also large, and the ministers were waiting for the results in the palace, and many people's legs were numb.

"Back to Your Majesty, there have been results." The ministers all breathed a deep sigh when they heard this, and finally there was a result.

"Zong Zheng is coming quickly!"

"Back to Your Majesty, after verification, Liu Bei is indeed a relative of the Han family, and he is still His Majesty's uncle in terms of seniority!"

"Oh? I see? Liu Aiqing is still my imperial uncle? Hahahaha, since Dong Zhuo's chaotic government and the separation of the clansmen, today I finally see the Liu clansmen again, and they are still so capable! ”

"Minister Liu Bei is terrified, Your Majesty is false!"

"Well, Liu Aiqing has made a lot of military achievements for the Han Dynasty since the pacification of the Yellow Turban, and I decided to make Liu Aiqing the general of the left."

"Congratulations to Your Majesty on recognizing General Zuo's uncle and nephew!" The ministers congratulated Liu Xie and Liu Bei one after another.

"Today, I will hold a banquet in the palace, set up a banquet to entertain Liu Aiqing, and all Aiqing will come with you!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Chen Chengyu has something to do!" Cheng Yu stood up at Cao Cao's signal.

"Cheng Aiqing, please speak!"

"Your Majesty, Liu Bei is the pastor of Yuzhou, recently Yuzhou Runan Taishou Manchu has pacified the Runan Rebellion, Yuzhou Dading, Liu Bei should go to Yuzhou to govern the state and county."

"Oh?" When Liu Xie heard this, he thought in his heart, Dong Cheng and others are not strong enough in Xudu, but Liu Bei has 3,000 men, Cao Cao wants to hurt my wings? How can you succeed?

"What Cheng Aiqing said is reasonable, but since Dong Zhuo's rebellion, the clan relatives have scattered, and today Liu Aiqing is in Xudu, I decided to keep Liu Aiqing by my side, and wait to be retained, Yuzhou pastor? Let Liu Aiqing receive it remotely! ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Cheng Yu arched his hand and retreated, this is what he wanted!

When Liu Bei heard this, he scolded Liu Xie in his heart, and he lost an opportunity to escape from Xu Du! But on the surface, he still showed a smile, arched his hand and said, "Minister Liu Bei, thank you, Your Majesty!" ”

After retiring from the court, the ministers had a banquet in the palace, and Liu Bei was drunk and staggered towards his mansion with the support of the eunuchs. The ministers also returned home.

Outside the palace gate, Cheng Yu arched his hand and said, "My lord, I actually let Liu Bei get the name of an imperial uncle, what a miscalculation!" ”

Cao Cao smiled and said: "Zhongde, the name of a clan is a family, I don't care, but Liu Bei has to be very careful, you continue to send someone to monitor Liu Bei, if there is any abnormal movement, return quickly!" ”

"Yes, my lord!" Cheng Yu arched his hand and left.

"Liu Bei? Hum! In that case, I will make you feel in danger and leave Xudu automatically! Uncle Liuhuang? Well, that's good! Cao Cao smiled strangely, left the palace gate, and returned to Sikong Mansion.

Seven days later, Runan Taishou Mansion summoned everyone to read out Cao Cao's edict, and then asked everyone to retreat and prepare separately.

Cao Cao's edict was: Man Chong and Lu Rui led their headquarters to Guangling to support Chen Deng, Liu Ye returned to Xudu to obey orders, Zhu Ling led the army to garrison near Xudu, and Runan was garrisoned by Cai Yang.

There were only two people left in the hall, Man Chong and Lu Rui, and Man Chong looked at Lu Rui and said, "Master Hou, we can also prepare, prepare to go to Xuzhou." ”

"What about Runan?"

"Master Hou doesn't have to worry too much, Lord Sikong does this, naturally there are arrangements, our army is insufficient, and we need to defend in all directions, so we can only choose its key defense, Runan is no longer a big county, and it is meaningless to defend our army!"

When Lu Rui heard this, he nodded, Cao Jun's situation is indeed very embarrassing, just like playing the Three Kingdoms in his previous life, there are enemies next to him, there is no alliance, he comes to attack you every day, and the food and grass are exhausted, at least Lu Rui played games like this in his previous life!

"But Liu Bei's troops left behind in Yuzhou are always a threat!"

"Master Hou? Lord Sikong has already prepared, if my army is transferred, what will happen to Liu Bei's troops? ”

"Attack Runan!"

"Exactly, the grass cobs live in the mountains, it is not easy to encircle and suppress, if you gather children to annihilate them, it will be easy!"

"I see, Rui'er understands!" Wife Cao's please enter the urn? You've all come to Runan City, and I'll clean you up again! Sure enough, it's a brilliant plan!

The next day, Man Pet and Lu Rui took the people to Xuzhou, this time Lu Rui did not take a carriage, but rode a horse with Man Pet.

When they arrived at a stream, the brigade was stationed, and Man Zhong said to Lu Rui: "Master Hou, this year is really eventful!" ”

Lu Rui smiled, it's true, busy and busy, don't be idle!

"Hou Ye, Xuzhou is not as good as Runan, Hou Ye and Man Pet went together, such courage, full of admiration, no wonder Lord Sikong is so important to Hou Ye!"

"Berning is polite, this marquis is just doing his part!" Damn, what is there to be afraid of in Xuzhou? With Chen Deng here, Sun Da and Sun Er are not opponents, Sun Da is now in Lujiang, it must be Sun Er's main attack, but there is no Chen Deng, and you Man Boning, 500 people killed Sun 200,000 Man Boning, what am I afraid of? We have a thousand of them!