Liu Cong and Cai Mao have more than 100,000 soldiers in Jingzhou, which is definitely not something that Jiangxia Huangzu's 20,000 naval army can compete with, unless Zhou Budo can really unite with Liu Zhang and persuade Sun Quan to help, otherwise Liu Qi can only become an exiled son.

This is also the time to test Zhou Budo's ability, Ye Hui is not ready to help, anyway, as long as he is not in danger, it is enough.

At the same time, Cao Cao's army finally approached Xuzhou City.

However, Kong Ming is not a vegetarian, he ambushed outside the city early, and the fire burned the pioneer Xiahoudun almost lost his life.

This also slowed Cao Cao's attack, and he began to wonder if Liu Bei was still as vulnerable as before.

"Xuzhou City was built by Liu Bei so strong that it is difficult to get hold of ordinary equipment, and it is necessary to lure open the city gate to succeed." Xun Yu, who is known as the mastermind, is Xun Yu's relative.

In terms of specific military tactics, he is even better, and he is actually strategizing and winning a decisive victory thousands of miles away.

Cao Cao frowned slightly and asked, "How can Liu Bei take the initiative to open the city gate, he is not a reckless man like Lu Bu." ”

"Lord, this Liu Xuande claims to be benevolent and righteous, although he can win the hearts of the people, he can also harm him."

"We only need to gather a group of refugees under the city of Xuzhou, and Liu Bei will naturally open the city gates, and then we can take the opportunity to attack the city." Xun You laughed.

Cao Cao thought for a moment and asked again: "What if Liu Bei disregards benevolence and righteousness this time?" It's a matter of life and death, can he still value these false names? ”

Xun You shook his head and said with certainty: "No, Liu Bei is righteous for half his life, only relying on these two words to be abducted and deceived, and his identity as a member of the Han clan has no clear evidence to check, if he loses the hearts of the people again, I am afraid that there will be no chance to turn over." So, even if he knows it's a trap, take the initiative to step into it! ”

"Gongda is really powerful, such a conspiracy, it seems that Xuzhou is destined to be in my pocket! Come here, quickly send an order, go and recruit all the people in distress around to the army, let them eat and drink well, and then select elite people to mix in it, and lure the city soon! ”

"The lord is wise!"

Although Liu Bei is benevolent and righteous, he focuses on the will of the people in everything, and tries every means to let the people have enough to eat, but there are too many refugees in these years, so it is inevitable that the surrounding villages will be left behind.

The men sent out by Cao Cao easily found seven or eight hundred hungry people in ragged clothes who were about to starve to death, and as soon as they heard that there was free food, they immediately followed them to the barracks.

After eating and drinking, the soldiers of Cao Jun changed into tattered clothes, smeared mud on their faces, and blended into the gang.

When he went to Xuzhou City, Cao Jun made up another excuse, saying that Liu Bei in Xuzhou was the most benevolent and righteous, and he would definitely be able to manage food and housing, as long as he helped defend the city.

No matter what the era, the common people are the best to deceive, how do they know that they have become Cao Cao's use tools.

So, a few days later, more than 1,000 people appeared under the city of Xuzhou, claiming to help defend the city and only need to take care of the food.

When Liu Bei heard about it, he was immediately overjoyed: "I usually put benevolence and righteousness first, and now I finally have a reward, and the people know that I was attacked by Cao's army, and they are willing to help!" ”

"My lord."

Kong Ming obviously didn't think so, he organized the language for a while, and then said: "The lord's benevolence and righteousness are right, and he has indeed won the hearts of the people, but now those under the city may not be real refugees, I think, these should be sent by Cao Cao to lure the city!" ”

Hearing this, Liu Bei was taken aback, and then he thought that Cao Cao was scheming, and when he saw Xuzhou Chenggu, he might not be able to play this kind of trick.

"I'm really confused, if it weren't for Kong Ming's reminder, Xuzhou would be in danger! So what to do now, regardless of these refugees? Liu Bei slapped his head, and he was a little at a loss for a moment.

"Of course we can't manage it, as long as our army sticks to the city, Cao's army will definitely not be able to hold on."

Kong Ming was in the battle formation at the beginning, but it doesn't mean that he is a rookie, just with the knowledge in the military book, it is enough to give Cao Cao a headache, this is the difference between a genius and an ordinary person.

Liu Bei pondered for a moment, and suddenly said, "Kong Ming, what if those are really refugees?" If I don't take them in, don't I leave someone to speak? ”

"Lord, do you think it's the reputation that is important, or the great cause of the Han family?" Kong Ming was suddenly a little puzzled.

Although he came to Liu Bei's army to follow the orders of his master, Kong Ming was still very satisfied, after all, Liu Bei treated his subordinates very well, and he had nothing to say to the people, which can be regarded as the real master.

It's just that Kong Ming always subconsciously thinks that all this is an illusion.

As a human master, how can he not have any selfishness at all?

Maybe Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness are all superficial efforts, but he doesn't care about how the people are doing at all.

"Both are equally important, but if for the sake of the great cause of the Han family, it is not my wish to make the people suffer." Liu Bei said with a serious face.

"Lord, everything must focus on the overall situation, don't lose the big because of the small!" Kong Ming persuaded.

Liu Bei thought about it, but still replied: "No matter what, let's go and see it first, if they are really refugees, let them in." ”

"Hey!" Kong Ming could only sigh helplessly.

The two came to the city wall and found that Zhao Yun was also there.

Zhao Yun immediately reported: "My lord, those people below claim to help resist Cao Jun, as long as they can eat a bite of food, I have observed for a long time and found that it does not seem to be a fraud." ”

Liu Bei was not a fool, he took a closer look at these people who claimed to be refugees, and found that they were indeed disgraced and ragged.

Was it Cao Cao's trick?

In fact, in Liu Bei's heart, he has long been careful, it is impossible for him to sit idly by and ignore these people, otherwise the image he has always established will be ruined!

Without the name of benevolence and righteousness, what can we use to gain a foothold in this troubled world?

"Open the gates! Soldiers were ordered to be on guard at all times. Liu Bei finally made a decision.

Soon, the refugees were introduced into the city of Xuzhou, and then they were given a meal.

However, Liu Bei didn't let them do anything, but was directly placed in the barracks, surrounded by sergeants.

It can be seen that Liu Bei is still very vigilant, at least he didn't take Kong Ming's words as wind in his ears.

Seeing this, Kong Ming couldn't say anything more.

That night, two very inconspicuous men among the refugees talked to each other, and there was a circle of companions around them.

They were sent by Cao Cao, and among them there was also a general, surnamed Zhang Mingliao, whose character was far away.

"General, when will you do it?" The sergeant asked.

Zhang Liao looked at the sky and said, "It's almost, when they change the guard, I will kill the generals first, you just light the camp, and then rush to the city gate to open the city gate, the lord has his own response." ”

"Yes!"

Two hours later, a fire broke out in Xuzhou City.

Immediately after that, the city gate was opened, and in the dark night, countless cavalry rushed to attack, and the battle began.