People's heart is a very mysterious thing, and it may not be aware of its existence in ordinary times, but it can come in handy at a critical time.

For example, now, Liu Bei and Cao Cao's military strength was 100,000 apart, but the people of Xuzhou agreed with Liu Bei's management very much, so they took the initiative to help defend the city.

They may not know how to fight, but they can do other defensive tasks, such as pouring hot oil down the walls and stoning enemy soldiers.

With the help of these people in Xuzhou City, Liu Bei's battle strength in defending the city has at least doubled.

In addition, Cao Cao did not have an absolute superiority in troops, so the battle was really stalemate until the tenth day.

At this time, the battle loss ratio between the two sides reached 3 to 1, Liu Bei's side suffered more than 10,000 casualties, and Cao's army suffered nearly 30,000 casualties.

Outside the city of Xuzhou, it is like a hell on earth, a miserable scene.

"Brother Gongsun, you are finally here, you have waited so hard for your brother!" Liu Bei greeted him warmly.

Seeing the white-robed general next to him, Liu Bei's eyes shone even more: "Zilong is actually here, God really helps me, Cao Thief is afraid that he will suffer a big loss this time!" ”

The reinforcements are the 10,000 horses led by Gongsun Zhan, and his subordinates Zhao Yun and Zhao Zilong!

"Xuande is a member of the royal family, Cao Cao is now a nameless teacher, and he attacks for no reason, he is a wolf ambition!" Gongsun Chan said indignantly.

He and Liu Bei are not only very good friends, but they also studied together in their early years, and their teacher is Lu Zhi.

In addition, Gongsun Zan himself has no ambition and is dedicated to Han, so he wants to despise Cao Cao's behavior.

Liu Bei nodded and said: "That's right, Cao Cao coerced the Son of Heaven to order the princes, obviously he wanted to usurp the throne, although Yuan Shu and Lu Bu had bad deeds, but they were just pawns for him to expand his strength; Now, he is finally going to do something to us, surnamed Liu, Brother Gongsun, now that the army is besieging the city, I don't know what to do? ”

"Cao Cao's army is strong, and it is definitely not a way to defend to the death, I mean, send a strange army to cut off the other party's grain route, and at the same time inform Yuan Shao to attack the rear of Cao Thief, so that he can be difficult to take care of, and the siege of Xuzhou can be solved." Gongsun Chan actually came up with a solution.

He has been fighting against aliens at the border all the year round, and he doesn't know how much more combat experience he has than Liu Bei, and he is also first-class if he is not subject to his origin and region, even if he is compared to Yuan Shao of the fourth world and the third duke, he is not necessarily weak.

Liu Bei only thought about it for a few seconds, then felt that this plan was feasible, and immediately ordered Mi Zhu to continue to go out to lobby Yuan Shao, and then looked at Zhao Yun.

"Zilong, would you like to be a surprise soldier this time?" After all, he is not his own subordinate, Liu Bei still has to ask for advice.

Zhao Yun didn't say a word, so he agreed: "This time is to relieve the siege of Xuzhou, but wherever Zilong is useful, please do not hesitate to command!" ”

"Okay, Zilong is really loyal and brave, I will mobilize the elite cavalry in the city for you to drive!"

Gongsun Zhan hurriedly waved his hand and said: "No need, I have my own white horse righteousness, come and go like the wind, only a thousand people can burn the grain of the Cao thief." ”

Liu Bei couldn't help but feel a little envious when he heard this, this Gongsun Zhan was similar to himself, and he didn't have the support of the people in the court, but now he was the dominant party, not only did he have exclusive troops, but his generals were also much better than Guan Zhang.

Bai Ma Yi can never grab it, I have to find a way to snatch Zhao Yun over.

Of course, Cao Cao was very strict with his logistics troops, but there must be a mistake in the hundred secrets, and Zhao Yun still found a loophole.

His strength is comparable to Guan Zhang, and the generals of the Cao army are all in the vanguard army, and the enemy stationed here is not Zhao Yunyi's enemy at all.

After burning most of Cao Cao's grain and grass, Zhao Yun retreated, simply completing the task beyond expectations.

"Is Gongsun Zhan's reinforcements arriving?" After Cao Cao learned the news, he was not angry, but he was also very unhappy.

I didn't expect that Xuzhou City, which was determined to win, could last so long, and let Liu Bei wait for reinforcements, which was simply speechless.

Guo Jiajin said: "Lord, at the moment, Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei are in one place, and it is no longer feasible to attack by force, so it is better to think of another way." ”

"What's the trick of Bonghyo?"

"Our army is short of food and grass, and the other party will inevitably think that we have to retreat, so it is better to reduce the siege force, pretend to retreat, and then ambush on the back road to lure the other party out of the city!" Guo Jia immediately came up with a plan.

Cao Cao couldn't help nodding and said with a smile: "Fengxiao is worthy of being my ovary, such a clever plan will definitely make Liu Bei have no return." ”

As a result, Liu Bei soon discovered that Cao Cao was slowly reducing the forces of the siege, and there seemed to be signs of retreat.

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"Everyone, what is this Cao Cao trying to do? Is it trying to lure us out of town? Liu Bei is not a fool, so he naturally thought of something, but he was not sure.

Gongsun Zhan frowned slightly, and said: "In my opinion, this is unlikely, Zilong burned his grain and grass, withdrew his troops as soon as possible, and came back next time, it is not a strategy." ”

"Big brother, Yuan Shao has promised to attack Cao Cao's rear, maybe Cao Cao has been alerted to retreat, and now is the time for us to take advantage of the victory to pursue!" Guan Yu said with some excitement.

has been pressed and beaten these days, with Guan Yu's arrogant character, how can he endure it, so when he saw that he had the opportunity to fight back, he was the first to jump out.

Zhang Fei also agreed: "Cao's army has not succeeded in attacking Xuzhou for many days, and its morale has been low, but our army has successfully defended the city and has high morale, so it can indeed fight!" ”

Seeing that so many people thought that Cao Cao really wanted to retreat, Liu Bei finally made a decision!

In a few days, wave the army out of the city and beat the Cao thief!

And here, Cao Cao finally learned the information that Yuan Shao was preparing to attack him, and he had to retreat.

However, before retreating, it is also necessary to ambush a wave of Liu Bei, otherwise he will be flanked from front to back.

So a wonderful scene appeared, as soon as Liu Bei's army rushed out of Xuzhou, it was attacked by the ambushed Cao army, and then defeated.

Cao Cao was also severely defeated by Yuan Shao because of the lack of troops in the rear.

It can be said that this time in the battle of Xuzhou, Yuan Shao tasted the sweetness, and Gongsun Zhan won the reputation of the righteous army.

"Brother Bogui, this time I really bothered you, I came from afar, but I didn't defeat Cao Jun." Liu Bei's current mood can only be said to be neither good nor bad.

After being messed up like this, he only has 50,000 people, and only more than 30,000 remain, and it will take at least a few months to recover.

Gongsun Zan was in a good mood and said, "Xuande, you and I are senior brothers, as long as you are in trouble, I will help at any time." It's an eventful time now, and I can't stay here for long, so I'll take my leave for now! ”

"Brother Bogui, have a good trip!"

Looking at Zhao Zilong's distant Yingting figure, Liu Bei felt very uncomfortable, so he quickly turned around and went back to the study.