Pengcheng.

陶谦为换马不换人，昼夜不停加急赶来的刘备准备了一桌丰盛的宴席。

Wine and food, and even a little clothes and a little poor looking Lingyou danced.

"Envoy, this is not the time for feasting, we can deal with two mouthfuls a little." The scene in front of him made Liu Bei frown slightly, and he said a little anxiously, "Cao Cao betrayed the imperial court, not only did not make his situation worse, but also had some strange meaning. ”

Yuan Shao has sent a letter to express his friendship to Cao Cao. 这二人在被陛下重用之前便是故交，如今同为叛臣，更是有了共同的利益，成为攻守同盟实在是情理之中。 ”

"Cao Cao only has soldiers and horses at this time, but has no money, food, and territory, and he is now holding on to this point to see who is more willing to spend the capital between the envoy and Yuan Benchu. Envoy, in order to avoid Xuzhou being attacked by Yuan Shao and Cao Cao, you can't hesitate any longer! ”

Tao Qian sighed heavily and said, "Xuande, what is Xuzhou like, how can you not know it?" ”

"We have money and food, and even if we don't, the old man can go and raise money from those wealthy merchants. But soldiers and horses are really hard to find, recently there has been a rebel army in Xiapi, there is a man named Que Xuan who claims to be the Son of Heaven, I need to recruit troops and horses to suppress it. ”

Liu Bei felt a little angry for Tao Qian, and he really couldn't figure out what Tao Qian thought.

In the face of Yuan Shao's soldiers and horses, Xuzhou has been defeated and retreated, if there is another Cao Cao.

Where will there be a place for him and Tao Qian in Xuzhou?

Cao Cao's leader, it is said that the emperor painstakingly cultivated elite soldiers, and the skills of Cao Ren and other generals are now known to the world.

In this case, as long as Cao Cao put on an alliance posture, Liu Bei felt that there was no need to hesitate at all, and it was the right idea to quickly and neatly agree, and if he hesitated, I am afraid it would be too late.

Tao Qian took his eyes off Ling You's writhing cheek, and asked with melancholy: "Does Xuande think Cao Cao's words are credible?" ”

"I think it's believable!" Liu Bei said very simply: "In the land of Xu, Yan, Qing, Hebei, and Henan, the current situation is no less complicated than the ancient Spring and Autumn Period. There is no doubt that the imperial court is still the most powerful, and when His Majesty recovers from the troubles of Cao Cao's rebellion, neither Yuan Shao nor Cao Cao will think about it. ”

"And Cao Cao must find a place to settle down in a short period of time, otherwise in Langya, he can at most fight against the imperial court in a few counties. Even if he has elite soldiers and strong generals, it is difficult to perform! ”

"Cao Cao's occupation of Xuzhou North and then seeking Qingzhou is actually the best choice in my opinion. And Cao Cao is more inclined to ally with the envoy, and the root cause is probably here. In addition, Yuan Shao can give Cao Cao protection, but it is impossible to give him so much grain and grass, at most it is a little meaningful. ”

"Moreover, how can a heroic figure like Cao Cao be willing to send someone under the fence?"

Tao Qian rubbed his chin, which only had a sparse beard, and involuntarily looked at Lingyou's twisted and twisted cheeks, which were quite rounded, and sighed: "Xuande doesn't know, in fact, what has always worried me the most is that in this way, I ...... It will be farther and farther away from the imperial court! ”

Liu Bei followed Tao Qian's gaze, and his shoulders couldn't help but collapse.

is so old, how can there be so many fancy intestines!

"The envoy's move is also to defend the land, and it is a matter of last resort, I believe that Your Majesty will definitely forgive the envoy's painstaking efforts." Liu Bei said in a gloomy manner.

Just now, he suddenly discovered that Tao Qian should have something else planned.

His attitude was perfunctory.

After a while, Tao Qian finally seemed to have made up his mind, and said with a difficult face: "Okay, I don't believe in Cao Cao, but I believe in Xuande." Since Xuande is so sure, I can ask Zang Ba to lead the army to assist, and then transfer 10,000 brave men from Pengcheng to fund Cao Cao. ”

"It's long overdue." Liu Bei's heart was relieved and said in a deep voice.

……

After a simple meal, Liu Bei left Pengcheng one step ahead of the army, preparing to go back to reply to Cao Cao.

"In a few days, this road has been running back and forth three times, and I, Zhang Yide, have never done such a humiliating thing, which makes me feel more uncomfortable than selling meat. was supposed to be a general who went into battle to kill the enemy, but now he has become a scout! Zhang Fei deliberately shouted dissatisfied.

Guan Yu glanced at Liu Bei and shouted, "You just say a few words!" ”

He had long noticed that Liu Bei's face had not been smooth since he left the city.

"You want to shut me up again? Did I, Zhang Yide, be born to live like this? Zhang Fei scolded angrily.

Guan Yu's face sank, "Brother is thinking about something big, don't be long-winded." ”

"When did I stop rambling?" Zhang Fei shouted, but after glancing at Liu Bei, who was preoccupied, he hung his head helplessly and said, "Okay, I won't say anything, I'll hold back any bullshit!" ”

Liu Bei suddenly turned over and dismounted, and said to Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, "Go slowly, our brothers will say something confidant!" ”

"Please teach me, brother." Guan Yu arched his hand and said.

"Tao Qian's plan is not right, I want to take Xuzhou." Liu Bei said.

Zhang Fei's face instantly turned overjoyed, and he shouted loudly: "Brother should have been like this a long time ago, why are you waiting for?" Raise the soldiers and horses, we immediately counter-killed Pengcheng and took Tao Qian's old life, who in Xuzhou dares not to obey his brother? ”

"You...... Shut up. Guan Yu said helplessly.

Zhang Fei's pair of thick eyebrows furrowed fiercely, and muttered, "It seems that I really should shut up this time, did I just say this not long ago?" It seems like I'm being unscrupulous! ”

Liu Bei snorted and laughed, "It's rare for the third brother to introspect himself, this is a good thing." ”

Guan Yu flicked his head in relief, "The third brother is a little better!" ”

Zhang Fei laughed, "It's rare for you to praise me once, it seems that I should read more books in the future." ”

"Third brother, it's really good that you can think like this." Zhang Fei's words made Liu Bei a little excited.

关羽没有再继续追着去夸赞张飞的长进，而是问刘备道：“兄长准备如何做？ ”

"I thought Tao Qian was a minister, but the recent events made me suddenly realize that he didn't seem to be a good tree, not enough for us to live in. I don't think about it for the time being, and I'm going to have to deal with you two first. Liu Bei said.

Guan Yu understood what Liu Bei meant, and said, "I have long felt that Tao Qian has a vain heart and harbors evil intentions. If my brother has already decided, I am willing to be the vanguard and take the lead for my brother! ”

Zhang Fei waved his spear and shouted, "The two brothers have decided that I don't have any opinions, just kill people." ”

……

The Xuzhou army, which had been in a state of shrinkage, was almost out of breath by Yuan Shao's army, and suddenly began frequent transfers recently. A steady stream of grain, grass and people were transported to several important cities in the East China Sea, such as Houqiu and Lanling.

Because of the end of the imperial court's western expedition, the situation in Xuzhou, which had temporarily calmed down, became tense again.

The menacing smoke of gunpowder made ordinary people feel it very clearly.

On the official road, you can see people who help the old and the young to migrate to the south of Xuzhou.

A group of soldiers and horses appeared outside the city of Licheng, hunting with flags, and the momentum was huge.

"Why don't we go and see the walls first." When Liu Dai was about to enter the city, he suddenly stopped and said to Wang Kuang beside him.

This time in the southern expedition to Xuzhou, he and Wang Kuang are still the main force.

"I should go and see, I don't know why I'm always a little unsure." Wang Kuang said.

"It's right if it's not down-to-earth, since I learned that Yuan Benchu actually agreed to Cao Cao's request and allowed him to temporarily enter Licheng to avoid the edge of the imperial court. Since then, I have never been at ease in my heart. Liu Dai also said, "This matter is obviously not quite right, but Yuan Benchu didn't listen to me, and wrote a letter to mock Cao Cao, hey." ”

"When did he taunt Cao Cao?" Wang Kuang asked in a slight daze.

Liu Dai beat the horse slowly, and said: "He wrote to say that Cao Cao is in trouble, he must help, I just hate that I can't personally retrieve Cao Song's body and avenge Cao Cao, what else can this be a mockery?" Originally, this matter was quite secret, but with him like this, the whole world was afraid to know. ”

Wang Kuang was a little dumbfounded, and muttered: "Didn't Yuan Benchu's strategists persuade him? ”

"Naturally, I persuaded it, otherwise why do you think I even know what was written in Yuan Benchu's letter?" Liu Dai said, "Originally, if I just accepted Cao Cao and let him temporarily live in Licheng to calm the people, there might be some changes, but the trouble would not be too great, but Yuan Benchu's letter was really a failure." ”

Wang Kuang shook his head and smiled helplessly, "What can I do if I am stubborn and show off myself?" ”

"Cao Mengde's tiger and wolf generation, although they are temporarily trapped, but such characters will have a time to turn over. Yuan Shao is like this, I am afraid that he will not only not get any favors, but will also be held against him! ”

“我也是这个意思啊。” Liu Dai sighed, "Moreover, I have always disapproved of letting Cao Cao temporarily reside in Licheng. ”

"Actually, I don't approve of it, the imperial court has won a great victory in the west, and now it has the energy to turn its head against us." Wang Kuang said, "With only half of the Langya realm, how can it be possible to block the imperial court soldiers? At that time, I am afraid that it will be the two of us who will be beaten. ”

Liu Dai: ......

"Seeing that we are about to gain something in Xuzhou, I didn't expect that we didn't provoke it, but the trouble came to the door by ourselves." When Wang Kuang talked about this, he was full of melancholy, and he was only depressed in his heart.

From Yanzhou to Jizhou, both of them were beaten back and forth.

This time, it was not easy to show his majesty in Xuzhou, and he won more than ten cities in a row.

didn't expect that the Xiyuan Army of the Imperial Court, which made the two of them afraid, actually come again!

Thinking of some things that might happen next, Wang Kuang had a headache.

He wants to disarm and return to the field now, and no longer get involved in these things.

Liu Dai said: "If something is wrong this time, we will withdraw our troops immediately, don't delay, and preserve our strength." ”

"Good!" Wang Kuang nodded heavily, but after a moment he hesitated, "It's just that Ju Yi and Liang Wangmi are in Ganyu......"

"We who are in front of us have retreated, and they can't help but not retreat." Liu Dai said in a deep voice, "There is no need for you and me to always work hard in front, but Yuan Shao hid his subordinates behind to pick up the benefits, I can endure it once or twice, it has always been like this, and the Buddha can't bear it." ”

Wang Kuang bowed his head, "It should be so!" ”