Yingchuan, Xu County.

Perhaps it would be more appropriate to call it Xudu now.

Xu County was originally located south of Guancheng, and it was not even a county. But because Cao Cao coerced the Han Emperor to move the capital, he became famous all over the world.

The dilapidated city walls need to be renovated.

The size of the county town will also increase, not to mention the housing facilities in the city, which will also have to be renovated.

The Han Emperor was accompanied by a large number of officials. Not everyone can retreat bravely like Zhong Xuan, and not everyone can see the situation clearly, so that a large number of officials are stranded in Xudu, which also adds a lot of burden to this ruined capital.

However, Cao Cao didn't care.

The important thing is that he has the advantage in politics.

Of course, although the relocation of the capital did not bring many benefits to Cao Cao, the princes were ordered by the Son of Heaven so that he could occupy the moral height. But in the same way, Cao Cao also encountered the red eyes of many people. Although he controlled the land of the two states, his strength was not strong among the princes.

In August, after the Han Emperor moved the capital, he worshipped Cao Cao as a general.

This is a coveted position, with a high position of authority and prestige.

But in this way, it angered Yuan Shao in Hebei. Although after Cao Cao was sealed, he immediately sent people to Yecheng to deliver a decree and worship Yuan Shao as the captain and the marquis of Ye. However, Yuan Shao was ashamed to be under Cao Cao, not only refused to accept the order, but even drove the envoy out of Yecheng.

For this reason, Cao Cao was very dissatisfied.

But in the face of Yuan Shao, who sits in Jizhou and dominates Hebei, even if he is dissatisfied, he can only endure it and send people to Yecheng again, expressing his willingness to give up the position of general to Yuan Shao. He was willing to show enough humility under the general, and finally let Yuan Shao calm down his anger. But this resentment, Cao Cao kept it in mind. When the time is right, there will be a huge burst of energy.

See, mid-autumn is coming.

In the city of Xudu, there is the fragrance of osmanthus flowers.

Cao Cao held a note in his hand, frowning.

"Xuande Gong, have you heard of Liu Chuang?"

Liu Bei was ordered to come to Xudu, partly to show his loyalty, and partly to hope to receive funding from Cao Cao.

Of course, he also has a small calculation in his heart: he hopes to meet the Han Emperor.

He said when he met people. After King Jing of Zhongshan, he was a relative of the Han family.

But after all, it is very old, and there are countless heirs of Prince Jing of Zhongshan, and there are even no relevant records at all. Without the approval of Emperor Han, he would not be able to produce sufficient evidence. This so-called Han clan has never been able to sit down. Liu Bei's situation is different from Liu Chuang's. Liu Chuang's ancestors are clear and can be followed, and his father Liu Tao is not only worthy of the title of Marquis of Zhongling, but also a famous man in the world.

And what about Liu Bei?

Father Liu Hong is a down-and-out official, and no one knows about it at all.

So. Liu Chuang can confirm his identity as long as he returns to Yingchuan, but Liu Bei must be recognized by the Han Emperor before he can become a member of the Han family.

Before that, his branch was not realistic in the Liu family tree at all. Even if it is not above board.

It is a pity that so far, Cao Cao has not had the idea of introducing him to the Han Emperor.

"Liu Chuang?"

When Liu Bei heard this name, his face twitched violently.

"How. Xuande knows this person? ”

Liu Beiyin said compassionately: "I know that this person has been around for a long time, and he is a slave who carries the master's house." ”

"Oh?"

"This person was originally a servant of the Elk Zhu family. But he secretly communicated with the three ladies of the elk family.

Later, Elk Zizhong found out that this fang was extremely vicious, and he actually colluded with the Yellow Turban thieves to kill and snatch the three ladies of the Elk family, which made Zizhong even more humiliated. ”

Speaking of this, Liu Bei raised his head suddenly, "Why did Gong Cao mention this person?" ”

Cao Cao's thick eyebrows jumped twice, and then he smiled: "Fang Deman Boning sent a message, this fang led his troops to capture Ruyin, and sent someone to write a letter, with the intention of attaching himself to me."

I was hesitating about how to deal with this matter, not wanting Xuande to recognize this person.

Well, how can you allow him to be arrogant? In that case, I will order Berning to raise troops to conquer Ruyin. When the time comes, he will be bound to Zizhong to eliminate the hatred in his heart. ”

Overall, Cao Cao was a very enlightened person.

Historically, he used scholars from poor families, and even issued a recruitment list, setting a precedent for using talents in an eclectic manner.

But even so, after all, he was born as an official eunuch.

This respectable elder and young distinguish very clearly, and he attaches great importance to Liu Bei, so he naturally believes in Liu Bei's words.

In addition, there was another reason why he didn't have the heart to pay attention to Liu Chuang at all.

Yuan Shao was in Hebei, and his power was growing day by day; Liu Biao was in Jingzhou, allied with Zhang Xiu, and handed over Wancheng to Zhang Xiu, which made Cao Cao feel very worried. Wancheng is too close to Xudu. Zhang Xiu is also a person who is very good at using soldiers, how could Cao Cao not be wary?

He is now planning to send troops to Wancheng, where would he care about a little Liu Chuang.

When Liu Bei heard this, he was also extremely excited.

He hurriedly got up and said, "I have the love of Duke Cao and entrust him with the post of pastor of Yuzhou."

The thieves near the troubles in Runan, prepared to fight for Cao Gong and kill this fang...... It's just that there is not a single soldier now, and I hope that Cao Gong will give assistance. ”

Cao Cao said with a smile: "Since Xuande Gong is familiar with this person, then hand this person over to Xuande Gong."

I will help Xuande Gong with 3,000 soldiers and horses, and then let Berning cooperate in Pingyu. When the time comes, why worry about this fang not dying? ”

Liu Bei was overjoyed and hurriedly thanked him.

After Cao Cao exchanged a few words with him, Liu Bei got up to say goodbye.

Seeing Liu Bei's back disappear, Cao Cao picked up the favored music and glanced at it twice, with a touch of disdain on his face.

"Liu Chuang!"

He sneered and threw him into the brazier beside him.

For Cao Cao, Liu Chuang is just a small person who can't be smaller, how can he really attract Cao Cao's attention?

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In September of the first year of Jian'an, Yuan Shao heard that Cao Cao was willing to give him the post of general, so he was satisfied and accepted the title of Marquis of Ye.

However, Liu Chuang, who was far away in Runan, felt more and more pressure.

"Uncle. Are you saying Zhong Xuan didn't see you? ”

Liu Yong had a touch of anger on his face, and said angrily: "Zhong Yuan Chang is really a villain, and he owes the old lord to take care of him a lot.

After I arrived in Yingyin, I found the Zhong family. But Zhong's family said that Zhong Miao was seriously ill and could not see guests, so I was asked to wait in my name. I waited in Yingyin for six days, but there was no one. I was going to visit again, but I didn't want to hear the news that Cao Cao was going to use troops against Ruyin. I didn't dare to stay any longer, so I handed Meng Yan's letter to the Zhong family, and then hurried back to help Meng Yan fight. ”

Zhong Xuan, don't want to meet?

This is indeed an unexpected result for Liu Chuang.

In his mind, even if Liu Tao rejected the Zhong family's kindness to let him continue the string. But Zhong Xuan will at least look at the past and give some help. But this guy actually did such a desperate job, Liu Chuang was also extremely angry in his heart, and even a little hateful. The eldest mother is not his mother after all, otherwise, how can he stand by and watch. Do you sit idly by and do nothing about your own suffering?

Liu Chuang was very angry in his heart, but he couldn't show it on his face.

On the contrary, he tried his best to comfort Liu Yong. "Uncle, don't worry, without him Zhong Yuanchang, wouldn't we still be alive until now?

This year. Better do it than wish it done.

Everything is fake, our fists are real...... Since Cao Cao is determined to fight with me. Then I can only fight him to the death. ”

Liu Yong nodded in agreement.

However, there was still a look of worry on his face, and he said softly: "But I heard that Runan is too full of favors and is not an idle person, and he has ordered Zhenwei Zhonglang to lead Li Tong with five thousand soldiers and horses, and from Xincai to approach Ruyin, I think it will arrive in only three or five days." ”

Full of favors, Li Tong!

None of them are easy to deal with......

This Li Tong was originally a ranger and was famous in the Jiangru area.

Later, he and Chen Gong, a native of Runan, raised troops in Langling, and many people came to join him. There was a person named Zhou Zhi under his command, who had 2,000 family members under him, and he was not convinced by Li Tong and Chen Gong. After Li informed, he designed to invite Zhou Zhi to come and drink. At the banquet, Li Tong killed Zhou Zhi, and then led his troops to annex Zhou Zhi's tribe. Later, he captured the Yellow Turban Marshal Wu Ba, but encountered a famine. So he scattered all his family wealth, in exchange for the chaff and the soldiers to share the joys and sorrows. Therefore, Li Tong's soldiers were extremely brave in battle, and most of them were willing to sacrifice their lives for Li Tong.

At the beginning of the first year of Jian'an, Cao Cao conquered Yuzhou, and Li Tong led his troops to vote, and was named the general of Zhenwei Zhonglang, guarding the western part of Runan.

It's a tough nut!

"It seems that Man Boning still thinks a lot of attention to me."

Liu Chuang made a look of indifference and smiled slightly.

In fact, he couldn't help but be Li Tong coming, and he also heard the news that Cao Cao gave Liu Bei 3,000 soldiers and horses, and Liu Bei had rushed to Xiayi, preparing to join the battle after meeting Jian Yong and others. Under Liu Bei's hands, there are at least a few thousand people. Coupled with the soldiers and horses given to him by Cao Cao, as well as the manpower recruited by Chen Zhi, it is estimated that there are nearly 10,000. Once Liu Bei and Li Tong formed a flanking attack, Liu Chuang would be in a lot of trouble.

He pondered for a moment and said softly, "When my uncle didn't come back, I was also thinking about countermeasures.

Cao Cao and Liu Bei are now joining forces to put me to death...... If it is only one Li Tong, I can still resist it. But if Liu Bei is added, I can't help but be overwhelmed. So I thought of a way, but I needed my uncle to come forward to contain Liu Bei's soldiers and horses. ”

"Oh?"

Liu Yong was stunned and looked at Liu Chuang in amazement.

Liu Chuang said: "Uncle still remembers that he told me one thing before...... It is the old lady Xu of Xujiazhuang in Gepi, Qiaoxian County. ”

"Of course I do!"

"What is the relationship between my uncle and the Xu family?"

Liu Yong said: "Meng Yan was young at the time, and he may have forgotten it.

At that time, I helped Mrs. Xu defeat a wave of rogues, so Mrs. Xu was quite kind to me...... If you say that, the relationship is not bad. ”

That's certainly good!

Otherwise, with Liu Yong's temperament, how could he teach Xu Chu martial arts?

Liu Chuang stood up, picked up a box from the table, and handed it to Liu Yong with both hands.

"Uncle, this is our family tree." He took a deep breath and said softly: "My uncle and I have three hundred people, and we waited overnight for the three ladies and their daughters to leave and go to Xujiazhuang for refuge...... Uncle, don't worry, I haven't finished my sentence yet. Refuge is one thing, but more importantly, I hope that my uncle can persuade Mrs. Xu to help me and others to contain Liu Bei's soldiers and horses, and my side may deal with Li Tong calmly. ”

In memory, Xujiazhuang is a big village.

When Xu Chu defected to Cao Cao, he brought 3,000 Zhuang guests with him.

Liu Chuang asked people to inquire. I don't know what the reason is, Cao Cao is around, and now there is no such person as Xu Chu.

In other words, Xu Chu is likely to be still in Xujiazhuang and did not defect to Cao Cao...... Therefore, Liu Chuang's brain moved to Xu Chu.

But he wasn't sure if Liu Yong could recruit Xu Chu over.

There was one thing he felt he should be able to ...... If Liu Yong and Mrs. Xu have a good relationship, let Mrs. Xu contain Liu Bei's forces. It's not impossible. No matter how bad it is, it can take in Elk and others...... Liu Chuang knew that there would be a big battle next. If the elk is left around, it will inevitably distract him. If he can be protected in Xujiazhuang, Liu Chuang can rest assured.

Over here. I have to mention Luo Guanzhong.

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms is so deeply rooted in the hearts of the people that Liu Chuang inadvertently confused one thing.

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Xu Chu clashed with Dian Wei when Cao Cao and Lü Bu were engaged in the battle of Yanzhou, and then surrendered to Cao Cao.

But in fact, Qian County is located in Peiguo. It's far from Yanzhou.

It is impossible for Dian Wei and Xu Chu to intersect, so it is impossible for Xu Chu to be captured and then surrender to Cao Cao.

It is clearly recorded in the Chronicles of the Three Kingdoms. Xu Chu led Xujiazhuang to Cao Cao in the second year of Jian'an, that is, in 197 AD. And in this year, Cao Cao Fang experienced the defeat of Wancheng and lost his eldest son Cao Ang. nephew Cao Anmin and confidant Dian Wei. Otherwise, with Cao Cao's cautious and suspicious temperament, how could he not take Xu Chu with Dian Wei? Ruo Xu Chu was also in Wancheng at that time. It can't be said that Dianwei will not die.

It was precisely because of Dian Wei's death that Xu Chu came to vote that Cao Cao paid special attention to it, and let Xu Chu stay by his side, and he formed the Tiger Guard Army......

Liu Chuang watched the Romance of the Three Kingdoms in his previous life, and also watched the Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

However, the influence of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms was too great, so he was also affected unconsciously, mistakenly thinking that Xu Chu had surrendered to Cao Cao.

Liu Yong stared at Liu Chuang, and Liu Chuang did not shy away from it.

After a while, Liu Yong suddenly smiled and said softly: "Meng Yan has grown up and can already make up his mind.

In this case, I will listen to your arrangement and protect the three ladies and their way to Xujiazhuang. But there is one thing you must keep in mind, come to Xujiazhuang alive to join me. If you have an accident, even if I give up my life, I will go to Xu Du to avenge you. ”

Liu Chuang's cheeks twitched, and then he smiled: "Uncle, don't worry, I haven't returned to my ancestors yet, I haven't married Sanniang, and I haven't left a bloodline for my Liu family." I will never die until I have done these things. Besides, I still have Ziyi and them on my side, which is enough to help me defeat Li Tong. ”

"Well, that's it!"

Liu Yong stood up and strode out of the study.

Seeing Liu Yong's back, Liu Chuang had a warm current flowing in his heart...... This is my dearest person in this world!

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It's just that the situation is not as optimistic as Liu Chuang thought.

He was so good at talking, and finally said that he agreed with his idea, and went to Xujiazhuang with Mrs. Gan Xiaodouzi, as well as Lu Dai's wife and children.

As soon as Liu Yong and the others left on the front foot, there was bad news on the back foot.

"Runan is too guarded by Xu Xuan, and he ordered Chang Nu to lead 8,000 troops to capture Shen County, and he is approaching Ruyin?"

When Liu Chuang heard the news, he was stunned.

Bu Qi hurriedly asked, "What are the actions of Chang Nu now?" ”

"According to the report of the scouts, the soldiers and horses of Changnu are stationed in Shen County to rest, and it is expected that tomorrow they will order their general Li Mao to be the vanguard officer and enter Ruyin."

"Then Li Tong's soldiers and horses, what are the moves?"

Before Liu Chuang could speak, Bu Qi had already asked first.

Xiao Ling said: "Li Tong's forward army is forcing into Rushui, and his army will cross Rushui in about the next day, and the troops will come under Ruyin City. ”

Now, Xiao Ling is the scout officer under Liu Chuang, and he controls the fifty scouts in Liu Chuang's army.

When Liu Chuang heard this, he pinched his teeth and couldn't help but shake his head again and again.

"I have no grudge against Xu Xuan, why did he come to beat me?"

Lu Dai said on the side: "Xu Xuan is from the Xu family in Haixi, and Liu Bei was also extremely friendly to the Xu family when he was stationed in Haixi.

I think the reason why Xu Xuan sent troops was because he was invited by Liu Bei...... Come on, don't forget, when we crossed the Huaishui, we attacked Maqiu County. Although Namaqiu is only a small county, it is only a few dozen miles away from Shouchun. We beat Ma Qiu, which is equivalent to sweeping Yuan Shu's face. Yuan Shu is a person who is so happy, how can he endure such a thing, and he will inevitably send troops to retaliate.

Therefore, Xu Xuan was just pushing the boat down the river and ordering Chang Nu to send troops. ”

Fuck, forget about it!

In fact, Liu Chuang should have thought a long time ago, how could Yuan Shu's careful eyes allow Liu Chuang to break his face?

As for Xu Xuan, Liu Chuang was not impressed.

This guy seems to have stolen the heirloom jade seal in Yuan Shu's hand after Yuan Shu's defeat, and later defected to Cao Cao and won a reward.

But the specific situation of this person, Liu Chuang's head is not a computer, and it is impossible to remember it clearly.

He wandered around the lobby with his hands in his hands, and he felt a terrible headache.

"Why don't we withdraw from Ruyin now?"

Huang Shao couldn't help but offer advice, but was stopped by Bu Qi shaking his head.

Liu Yong went to Xujiazhuang this time and took away Xue Wen, Pei Wei, and Changsheng, and most of the rest stayed in Ruyin, so Liu Chuang's strength was not weakened too much.

Bu Qi said: "According to the city, it is still possible to fight, and if you abandon the city, you will be pursued."

When the time comes, Li Tongchang and his troops will join forces, won't we be in danger? Gongmei's plan is inappropriate, and it needs to be discussed again. ”

Huang Shao thought about it, and also felt that what Bu Qi said made sense.

Liu Chuang suddenly asked: "Zishan just said that Li Tong and Chang Nu joined forces?" ”

"Yes, what they are doing is Childe, maybe they will join forces."

"But what if they can't join forces together, or even fight?"

"This ......"

Bu Qi and others all felt that Liu Chuang was whimsical.

Li Tong and Chang Nu, how could they fight?

"Zisheng!"

"The last general!"

"You immediately send scouts to closely monitor the soldiers and horses of Yuan Shu in Shenxian County...... As soon as the Yuan Shu vanguard army made a move, they immediately came to tell him. ”

"Whoa!"

"Also, keep a close eye on the other side of the river."

Xiao Ling took the order and left, but everyone in the hall showed doubts one by one, obviously not understanding what Liu Chuang's order meant.

After a while, Tai Shi Ci still had a comprehension.

He said softly, "Childe means ......"

Liu Chuang smiled, turned to Lu Dai and said, "Dinggong, how much armor is left in the Ruyin Treasury?" ”