Liu Bei's face was very calm, and he came forward to hug his fists and bow, and said: "Tao Gong said that there are only 3,000 soldiers and horses below, and it may be difficult to influence the battle situation. ”

"No, no!"

Tao Qian got up and grabbed Liu Bei's hand, and said, "Xuande, if you are willing to come to help, it will already boost the hearts of our army, but the three armies of Ke'an!" ”

"Perhaps, it can give me the opportunity to make peace with Cao Cao."

"Xuande, please don't shirk, the people of Xuzhou, it's all up to you."

Liu Bei took half a step back, his expression was stunned, his face was indifferent, and he said: "Tao Gong doesn't have to be like this, Xuande just listened to Brother Bo Jue's order and went to Xuzhou to help, this time there are not many soldiers and horses, and he can't control the battle situation." ”

"Bei Wan doesn't dare to take on heavy responsibilities, everything depends on Tao Gong's choice."

"Xuande ......"

Tao Qian was speechless, he didn't know what to say, Liu Bei's words seemed to be leaky.

He came to repay Gongsun Zhan's affection back then, and he lived here, and he didn't have any thoughts about Xuzhou.

In this way, he can't be allowed to talk to Cao Cao, so he can only think about it in the long run, but fortunately, now that Liu Bei has arrived, he can explain to the whole army that there are reinforcements here, and then guard Pi for a few more days.

The envoy sent to sue for peace with Cao Cao has not returned, so let's hear whether Cao Cao is determined to attack first.

Perhaps, it can last for a few days.

Tao Qian immediately nodded with admiration, "Xuande is really open, and he came to help me in Xuzhou, which has moved me very much, so I asked Xuande to settle down first." ”

Liu Bei glanced at the civil and military forces in the hall, everyone's expressions were not so relaxed, and a few of them were even mourning.

Probably already understood.

It is impossible to go against the trend, and it is impossible for him to come out of Xuzhou with the result.

"Okay, I will lead the troops to be stationed outside to deal with this battle, but as for the situation of the battle, I don't dare to say anything, so I can only ask for Tao Gong to see Cao Gong and then make plans."

"This ......" Tao Qian wanted to say something more, but the words fell to his lips again, and at this time, from these words, he also felt Liu Bei's mind slightly.

This time, I am afraid that I have heard the news of my defeat halfway, and I have also understood the rumors of the people, so I will not fight to help.

It's just to repay Gongsun Zhan's favor.

"Then, there is Lao Xuande."

At this time, Tao Qian also became upright, his attitude was lukewarm, but he didn't have the same gratitude for Liu Bei as before.

But at the same time, I began to grieve again in my heart, if so...... So how to solve the crisis in Xuzhou?

……

Cao Jun military camp outside Xuzhou City.

After the great victory, Cao Cao re-advanced his troops and horses in front of Picheng, constantly gathering troops, ready to go, and this was the time when morale was high.

It's like I'm going to have a final battle recently.

Cao Cao read the letter sent by Tao Qian's envoy, stood up and immediately sneered.

"Hmph," he looked up at Xi Zhicai and said, "At this time, I know that I have come to beg for mercy." ”

"It's late."

Cao Cao threw the letter into the fire and took a deep breath, and as he inhaled, his waist gradually straightened.

It's all about winning.

There is no need to negotiate peace with Tao Qian, unless he is willing to give up Xuzhou.

"Order the three armies, take advantage of the fact that the morale has not subsided at this time, and attack Xiapi."

"Since Tao Qian came to negotiate peace, then it is impossible for the soldiers and horses under his command to have morale, and the morale of the army is scattered, this is the biggest opportunity, he came to ask for peace at this time, how can he get his wish?"

"Xuzhou, before the end of this year, it will definitely be available! The coming year is the time for spring ploughing, and the land of two states will be cultivated! So it will go from strength to strength again! ”

"Congratulations to the lord," Xi Zhicai nodded, but his expression was calmer, and then he arched his hand: "In my opinion, Tao Qian's discussion of peace is not to beg me to withdraw from the army, but it should actually be delaying." ”

"He also plans that my Yanzhou will be attacked and harassed by a strong enemy, and we can no longer attack Xuzhou and can only retreat."

"Heh, wishful thinking," Cao Cao glanced at with a rather arrogant expression.

"Now, it is just right to release the news, and before the general attack, the morale of Tao Qian's army and people will be hit again, so better."

"Not bad!"

Cao Cao was suddenly stunned, the corners of his mouth rose, and his mood suddenly became happy.

Xi Zhicai's words reminded him that it was time to release the news.

After besieging the city again, they blocked all the roads into Xiapi, hoping to make a detour for at least five more days before they could send the news to Xiapi City.

In other words, Tao Qian only knew the news of the civil strife in Yanzhou at the moment, and thought that Cao Cao was attacking the city by stubbornly holding on, regardless of the fire in the rear.

Even so, Wen Ruo and Bo Wen's feat of pacifying the rear, and Yuan Rang's record of defeating Lu Bu and allowing him to flee was the last straw that crushed Tao Qian!

"Let it go out and send the news to the city of Xiapi."

Xi Zhi had an order to remove the guards from the outside checkpoints, and several trails that had been discovered were no longer stationed to block them.

Let them send the message to Xiapi.

In less than half a day, the constantly marching sentinels could not care so much, so they could only take a shortcut and approach Xiapi to send the news.

And the detectives under the command of Xi Zhicai also directly informed Tao Qian in the reply.

Be fully informed of the situation at this time.

……

At night.

Liu Bei's barracks was the first to receive the news.

Immediately looked annoyed.

"It's really ......"

"Big brother, what's wrong?"

"The news sent by Sun Qian?"

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were extremely concerned, this battle from the north to the south, in fact, was a last resort, if they could not occupy a place, it would only become more and more difficult in the future.

A moment ago, Sun Qian sent someone to deliver news from Xiapi City to the military camp outside Dongcheng, Liu Bei only glanced at it a few times, and the expression on his face was almost frozen.

"Cao Cao attacked Xiapi like this, almost without any worries, in fact, the Yanzhou Rebellion has been quelled, and the people in Yanzhou are dependent, and there are civilian, military and virtuous people to work together, so they can give it a go."

"Yun Chang, Yide...... We are in Xuzhou, I'm afraid we can't stay for a long time. ”

Liu Bei's expression sank terribly, "I thought that with Cao Cao's temperament, if Tao Qian attacked his family, he would definitely attack the city in anger to show his prestige." ”

"When I was in the Huimeng, I had a long conversation with him, and I already knew that this person was worthy of being a traitor in troubled times, and he was by no means a benevolent and virtuous person."

"But this time, his strategy and means to attack Xuzhou are not like his style."

There will be a superior man behind him.

The Yuan brothers, Cao Mengde, and the generals of Chang'an all have resourceful and far-sighted ministers behind them, and they are envious!!

If I, Liu Bei, can have this kind of friendship and strategize, I should be like the ascension of the dragon!

His cheeks puffed out for a moment, and his heart trembled with envy.

Cao Cao's plan to attack Xu, now looking back, how clever.

Open a warehouse and release grain, benevolent government attacked Xu, first collected the hearts of the people, and then resorted to Tao Qian's crime.

Coming and going like this, Tao Qian was naturally in a situation of scolding.

Coupled with the military momentum, many victories, already a bit invincible, Tao Qian will not be able to solve this situation, if Cao Cao really wants to retreat, it must be any of the Yuan brothers to attack Yanzhou.

It's a pity that Yuan Shao is at war with Gongsun Boju.

And Yuan Shu ......

Last year, he was chased by Cao Cao for more than 800 miles, fled from Nanyang to Yangzhou Shouchun, and almost wiped out the whole army in Fengqiu, I am afraid that he has not come back now.