The sky was a little gloomy, and even the rain seemed to turn gray.

There was a lot of mourning all around, and everything seemed a little too sudden.

Liu Bei was in a trance.

Tao Qian died, and died suddenly in the middle of summer.

Recalling the beginning of his entry into Xuzhou, Liu Bei's heart became more and more sad.

Tao Qian treated their brothers very well, and it can also be said that they were very good.

Their brothers' troops were insufficient, and Tao Qian sent thousands of Danyang soldiers to resist Cao Cao, driving Cao Bao to obey him.

Previously, it was entrusted to Xuzhou three times and twice.

All kinds of measures can show Tao Qian's trust in him.

Now, Tao Gong is dead, but he can't even send him to the last side.

Liu Bei's face was sad and silent for a long time.

On the side, the faces of Guan Zhang and the others were a little sad.

"General, before Tao Gong died, he had a will, looking forward to the general, to undertake the great cause of Xuzhou!"

Mi Zhu held Tao Qian's last life before his death with both hands, and his whole tone was low and his whole body trembled slightly.

As soon as these words came out, the eyes of the entire people present looked at Liu Bei.

Hearing this, Liu Bei looked at Tao Qian's last life in front of him fixedly.

If he takes over this will, he will be the lord of Xuzhou in the future.

It's just that Liu Bei seemed to be a little stunned at this moment, as if he hadn't heard Mi Zhu's voice.

Cao Bao on the side didn't say a word, just quietly watched the scene in front of him.

Before Tao Qian died, he had already entrusted him.

followed Liu Bei, followed Liu Bei.

"Big brother!"

Seeing that Liu Bei had no reaction, Zhang Fei on the side couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

Now in such a situation, what is there to hesitate about the eldest brother.

This is already Tao Qian's last life, why is the eldest brother still looking ahead?

Zhang Fei was a little puzzled, and hurriedly shouted at Liu Bei.

On the other side, Guan Yu also looked up at Liu Bei quietly.

Compared with Zhang Fei's anxiety, Guan Yu didn't say anything.

He can somewhat understand how his eldest brother feels at the moment.

The death is in sight, and there is no need to rush this matter.

probably thinking about Tao Qian's friendship, this time I should have made a statement.

"General?"

Mi Zhu shouted again, and there was already some tragedy in his voice.

Liu Bei came back to his senses, looked at Mi Zhu, who was holding his last life in front of him, and then swept towards the group of people in front of him again.

"Bei, how can He De, An can bear Tao Gong, so trusted?"

Liu Bei's voice was low, but there was no meaning of refusal in his words.

Hearing this, Mi Zhu hunched his body and did not move, and handed the will with both hands up.

On the side, Sun Qian glanced at Liu Bei and bowed directly.

"Before the king died, he pointed to his heart and said that the general is a masterpiece in the world, and only the general can undertake this great task!"

"If the general can't supervise Xuzhou, we and other people in Xuzhou won't be able to live in peace!"

Sun Qian drank highly, and his words were quite sincere.

Hearing this, Cao Bao's face on the side also sank: "Please also ask Liu Gong to take this life!" ”

As Cao Bao said loudly, the entire Danyang faction had already recognized Liu Bei's identity.

Coupled with the forces led by Mi Zhu and Sun Qian, except for some Xuzhou scholars, Liu Bei has won most of the people's hearts.

Liu Bei hadn't spoken yet.

After Guan Zhang and the others on the side saw this situation, they also followed up to persuade them.

With the sincere words of the crowd, Liu Bei sighed, and then picked up the last life in Mi Zhu's hand.

"Since you believe in Liu Bei so much, you should do your best, and you are worthy of Tao Gong's entrustment!"

"I've seen it, Liu Yuanjun!"

Seeing Liu Bei take over the order, Mi Zhu took the lead in speaking out, followed by Cao Bao and the others also began to change their names.

From this moment on, Liu Bei became the pastor of Xuzhou!

"Zizhong, Gongyou, I took over Xuzhou, everything is unknown, can you two temporarily take the position of assistant?"

After the matter fell, Liu Bei retracted his compassion, and after relieving himself, his eyes looked at Sun Qian and Mi Zhu.

Immediately, he asked the two of them.

The two happily accepted the order, followed by Liu Bei You's entrustment of Cao Bao to temporarily lead the military affairs of Xuzhou, and the latter also responded.

"Order, summon Chen Deng as the curtain official of Xuzhou!"

Liu Bei has not forgotten Chen Deng, now that he has inherited the Xuzhou pastoral, the scholars of Xuzhou will not be able to avoid it.

And the Chen family is the leader of the Xuzhou Shi clan.

Regarding Chen Deng's appointment, it can be regarded as a friendship between Liu Bei and the Xuzhou scholars.

In this regard, Mi Zhu and others did not have the slightest opinion.

"Ladies and gentlemen, Tao Gong is newly mourned, and I also invite General Cao Bao to lead the troops out of the list to calm the people!"

"Zizhong, you should be responsible for Tao Gong's funeral!"

"Order the Xuzhou sergeant to be filial piety ......"

Liu Bei opened his mouth with a series of commands.

The top priority is what happened behind Tao Qian, and everyone did not say anything about it.

……

At the same time.

Lu Bu, who was in Pengcheng, also received the news of Tao Qian's death at this moment.

Inside the Pengcheng Bureau.

After hearing the news that Mi Zhu and others were in charge of Xuzhou, they all went to Xiapi City to welcome Liu Bei to take over as Xuzhou Mu, Lu Bu's brows were obviously wrinkled.

He entered Xuzhou for less than a month, and within this month, he wanted to visit Tao Qian.

It's just that before he could see the other party, Tao Qian died.

The news came too quickly, and for Lu Bu, his mood didn't change much.

It's just that at the moment, Xuzhou is about to change its owner, and this kind of thing is one more variable for Lu Bu.

"Jun Hou, how can Liu Bei be this person, how can he go to the land of Xuzhou for nothing?"

When Lu Bu was calming down, Hou Cheng on the side couldn't help but say something sarcastic.

Hearing this, Lu Bu raised his head and glanced at the other party.

Yes, why is Liu Bei?

This person was just an insignificant person before the Tiger Prison back then!

He has no reputation, and he has no prestige.

Why did you become the owner of Xuzhou?

That Tao Qian was really dizzy.

Thinking of him Lu Bu, he has been famous all over the world for a long time, and he is a great man, so why didn't Tao Qian entrust Xuzhou to himself?

"Jun Hou, I don't think Liu Bei has too much prestige in Xuzhou, with the power of Jun Hou, he can live in Xuzhou temporarily!"

"In the coming day, I can also compete with that Cao Cao and avenge my revenge for the day!"

Hou Cheng was indignant, and the people over there were a little moved by this.

Hearing this, Lu Bu nodded subconsciously.

Yes, if he hadn't had any territory all along, how could he not be as good as Cao Cao.

If he can occupy Xuzhou, at that time, what is he afraid of Cao Cao!

"Jun Hou, in two days it will be the day of Tao Qian's funeral, and then Jun Hou should also come forward!"

"As for the matter of Xuzhou, Jun Hou can't be too anxious!"

Seeing that Lu Bu was full of confidence in front of him, Hao Meng couldn't help but admonish out loud.

"Now that Cao Jun is outside, you still need to be cautious!"

Now that Cao Cao is next to them, Hao Meng feels that if Lu Bu and Liu Bei have a disagreement now, it will not be a good thing.

Stabilize Liu Bei for the time being, and when Cao Cao's threat is lifted, a Liu Bei is nothing at all.

Hearing his subordinates say this, Lu Bu was also determined.

Yes, Cao Cao is still staring at the sidelines, with his current strength, it is difficult to resist Cao Jun.

I want to meet that Liu Bei, so I can see what the other party's attitude is.

"You're right, taking advantage of Tao Qian's funeral, I'm going to meet Liu Bei for a while!"

……

Xuzhou, Dongping City!

Inside the camp of the Cao army.

"Liu Bei took over as Xuzhou pastor?"

Knowing that Liu Bei undertook Xuzhou Mu under the recommendation of Xuzhou Mizhu and others, Cao Cao couldn't help but skim the corners of his mouth.

He also sent a letter of greeting to Liu Bei two days ago.

The other party spoke sincerely, saying that he had no intention of taking over Xuzhou, but turned his head and took Xuzhou into his hands.

What an accident!

"Brother, now Liu Bei takes over as Xuzhou Mu, but it's just Tao Qian's meaning, the court performance is not famous, and he Liu Bei is not Xuzhou Mu now!"

Cao Ren subconsciously said a word.

As soon as he said this, the corners of Cao Cao's mouth couldn't help twitching, and when he said this, he remembered that the imperial court didn't seem to admit that he was Yanzhou Mu.

However, as soon as this is said, the current Han court is only left with an empty name.

Yanzhou is now actually under his control, and there is no doubt that he is the pastor of Yanzhou.

As for Liu Bei, it is different from him.

No matter what Liu Bei says, he is also surnamed Liu, and Liu Bei can't ignore this Han court.

"Brother, should I take advantage of Tao Qian's new funeral to attack Xuzhou?"

Cao Ren asked casually.

Now that Tao Qian is dead, it is extremely advantageous for them to attack Xuzhou, but as soon as he finished saying this, Cao Cao on the side couldn't help but shake his head.

"No!"

"Tao Qian's new funeral, Xuzhou has a lot of feelings for him before his death, and attacking Xuzhou at this moment is not beneficial to us!"

Towards Cao Ren, Cao Cao sighed.

Seeing the people of Xuzhou hear that Tao Qian was dead, they sent their own way, in this case, attacking Xuzhou may backfire.

As the saying goes, the mourning soldiers will win, and there is no need for him to do such a dangerous thing.

At present, half of Xuzhou is already under his control, and as long as he advances slowly, he can steadily take the entire Xuzhou, and there is no need to take risks.

"At this moment, Liu Bei is handling Tao Qian's future affairs and attacking Xuzhou, so let's wait for this matter to be over!"

……

At the end of June, the summer heat is approaching.

Yanzhou, Juancheng.

Because of Tao Qian's new funeral, on this occasion, Cao Jun did not take advantage of this time to attack Xuzhou.

For Cao Cao's move, the people of Xuzhou have a lot of respect for him.

The whole of Xuzhou, because of Tao Qian, has temporarily restored its calm.

Xi Yu, who was in Juancheng, was taking Zhao Yun and others to promote livestock breeding and wild boars and other poultry.

Xun Yu, who has been in charge of everything in the rear, hurriedly found Xi Yu all the way.

Watching Xun Yu look for himself, Xi Yu was a little puzzled.

At this moment, Xun Yu's face was ugly, and he didn't seem to know it yet, so he hurriedly opened his mouth and said the news he had just received.

"Fengyi, the locusts are coming!"

Xun Yu's face was sad.

Not long ago, a large number of locusts suddenly appeared in the Kanto region, and those locusts seemed to cover the sky and the sun.

Starting from the north of Hebei, it swept all the way to the south.

Nowadays, locusts have appeared in the entire Guanzhong area.

And the locust plague is a natural disaster not much worse than a drought.

Where the locusts pass, not a single grass survives.

If a large number of locusts pass through, this year's autumn harvest will be hopeless.

"Locusts?"

Xi Yu froze slightly.

Locusts transit!

He only remembered that since this year, natural disasters and droughts have begun to occur in various parts of Dahan.

He seems to have ignored the account of the locust transit.

That's right, in the weather of great drought, locust plagues are also extremely normal.

And the locust plague is an extremely serious matter for this era, and even for future generations.

Locusts, in the entire history of China, have been the existence of anger and resentment.

The Tang Emperor of later generations had to give himself an edict because of the locust plague.

Xun Yu's face was sad.

There has already been a locust plague in Guanzhong, and it won't be long before Yanzhou can be avoided.

The entire Yanzhou field will face a huge crisis.

If these locusts are really allowed to cross the border, this year's Yanzhou will probably be sad!

In the face of such a thing, Xun Yu had no way at all.

After receiving such news, he was somewhat overwhelmed, and the reason why he found Xi Yu now was also because of his flexible brain and some unexpected ideas.

glanced at Xun Yu, and Xi Yu could somewhat understand the other party's mood at the moment.

Although the results of the locust plague are very serious, it is not very difficult to solve the problem of locusts, as far as Xi Yu, who has experience in later generations.

"Brother, don't panic, the locust thing!"

Xi Yu spoke out to convince him, and Xun Yu on the side couldn't help but have a touch of joy on his face when he heard this.

"Fengyi has a countermeasure?"

Xun Yu only held the attitude of treating dead horses as live horse doctors, and he really had no experience in dealing with locusts.

Now that Xi Yu said that he had a way, Xun Yu was naturally a little moved.

"Brother, this time I took Zilong and others to promote the breeding of wild boars in Yanzhou, which has been quite effective, and the people's homes also have chickens, ducks, geese, and other poultry!"

"Brother, you can know that poultry such as chickens and ducks are the nemesis of locusts!"

"This time, the elder brother should proclaim to the people, and order the people to drive the poultry to the fields, and when the locusts come, they will have nothing to worry about!"

Xi Yu talked eloquently, and Xun Yu stared slightly at what he said.

Can poultry deal with locusts?

Xun Yu didn't know anything about this, but when he heard Xi Yu's words, he also believed it.

"In this case, according to what Fengyi said!"

Xun Yu also has no choice, locusts are already everywhere in the Kanto region, or it won't be long before the entire Yanzhou will suffer.

At the moment, he didn't know how to play Yu, but at the moment he had no other choice.

"Brother, I have one more word!"

Thinking of the current drought situation, Xi Yu was worried that there were too few people in Yanzhou who raised poultry after all, so he thought about it and shouted at Xun Yu.

"Fengyi, please!"

"Brother, the things of flying locusts can actually be eaten, you might as well inform the people about this, and you can also take precautions!"

？？？

Eating locusts?

Xun Yu's whole head grew up.

Fengyi said that locusts can be eaten?

Did he eat it?

Xun Yu didn't think that Xi Yu would make such a joke with him at this time, but the matter of eating locusts was a bit appalling after all!

Nowadays, the people have regarded locusts as gods, and let the people eat locusts, how is this possible?

The proclamation about locusts began to spread throughout Yanzhou the next day.

And the locusts crossed the border, and they came very quickly.

With the territory does not know who first shouted when the locusts came.

The people of the entire Yanzhou began to move.

Dense black shadows gradually began to appear in the sky in the north, and Xi Yu, who was in the government office, took Xun Yu and the two of them, and immediately looked at the sky.

"Fengyi, is this method really feasible?"

Using locusts to fill the tax of the present year, although Xun Yu promised such a proposal as Xi Yu, he was still a little unsteady in his heart.

Can those locusts really eat them?

"Brother, if you don't mobilize the people of Yanzhou with taxes, once the locusts cross the border, the autumn harvest is hopeless, and the entire Yanzhou has no harvest, then it will be a bad thing!"

If there is no food, the so-called taxes will naturally not be collected.

Using locusts as tax revenues can mobilize the enthusiasm of the people of Yanzhou to protect the rice from being affected.

In addition, locusts are really edible.

Its nutritional value is clear, and it is extremely high.

As long as it is done properly, this thing doesn't taste bad.

As expected.

Because of the proclamation issued by the Yanzhou Governor, the people of Yanzhou have no so-called fear in the face of locusts.

In fact, for the Han people, whether it is the immortal gods they feared before, or something else.

When self-interest is at stake, people's courage is often magnified to the maximum at this moment.

As the first people to do something to the locusts began to appear, the slogan of catching the locusts as a tax collector rang out.

The locusts throughout Yanzhou did not last long.

In less than a few days, the locusts handed over by the government offices in various parts of Yanzhou were almost piled up.

……

It's the end of June, the end of July!

The summer has just passed, and autumn is approaching.

This locust plague spread almost all over the entire Han Dynasty, not only in the Yanzhou area, but also in the two prefectures of Sili Guanzhong, Qingxu, and even Jingzhou further south.

In the whole of Xuzhou, because of the sudden transit of the locusts, Cao Cao had no intention of dealing with Liu Bei and others.

Originally, most of Xuzhou under Cao Jun was also greatly affected by this locust disaster.

In Xuzhou, locusts eat rice, and there is no one in ten.

"Fengyi, this kid, since there is a way to deal with locusts, why didn't this kid inform me?"

Cao Cao, who learned that the locusts had crossed the border and that Yanzhou did not have much to lose, was half happy and half worried.

Happily, there was no damage to their base camp.

The worry is that the entire Xuzhou, even half of the territory under his command, has been affected by the locust plague.

If it weren't for the fact that Yanzhou was fine, he would probably have to return to Yanzhou with his troops now because of this locust plague!

Cao Cao was a little helpless, if Xi Yu sent him a letter, this half of the Xuzhou region should also be able to be preserved.

"My lord, Fengyi is also preparing in a hurry, and it is not easy to protect Yanzhou!"

Hearing Cao Cao's complaints, the drama on the side couldn't help but explain to his younger brother.

Hearing the drama before he spoke, Cao Cao quickly realized that he had lost his temper.

"What Zhicai said is extremely true, it's my greed!"

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(End of chapter)