Cao Cao was arranging his troops, and other places were also not idle.

Huang Zhong of Yanzhou tentatively attacked Liang State, encountered little resistance, and easily occupied seven counties, but had to stop the attack.

Feng County.

Huang Zhong stood on the city tower, looking in the direction of Peiguo, and then looked down at the map in his hand, with a trace of doubt on his solemn and indifferent face.

Next to him stood a military advisor sent by the imperial court, Kuai Liang.

Kuai Liang saw that Huang Zhong was full of caution, and said: "What General Zhonglang did is right, Dong Zhuo has always been treacherous, and General Cao's experience has to be guarded against." ”

Huang Zhong put away the map, said in a deep voice: "I'm actually worried about Runan, Cao Cao's army is too aggressive, and the south is mixed, and it is easy to have an accident." ”

Kuai Liang entered Luoyang from Jingzhou, and he knew the complexity of Jiangdong better, and his expression was thoughtful, and he said: "General Cao has been in battle many times, and he is not a reckless person, and he will not suffer the same loss a second time. The lower officials were worried about Xuzhou, Liu Yuanjun pushed again and again, Xuzhou has fallen into the hands of Lu Bu, the relationship between Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo is unpredictable, once these two tigers and wolves are together, their strength will increase greatly, not to mention, the territory instantly spans the two states, and there is enough land to move deep, and the imperial court wants to exterminate them, but it will not be able to do it for a while. ”

Huang Zhong turned to Kuai Liang and said, "What does the military advisor think?" ”

Kuai Liang remembered the explanation that Huangfu Jianshou had told him before leaving Beijing, and said: "Zhonglang's current task is to contain Dong Zhuo, not to take the initiative to participate in the war. The current state of affairs is unclear, and someone needs to break it. Yuan Shao destroyed Gongsun Zhan, presumably the next step is to go north, Zhonglang will as well be patient, sit and wait for changes, and wait for work. ”

Huang Zhong received not only wills, but also public and private letters from officials of all sizes, such as Shangshutai, Da Sima Mansion, Bing Cao, and Yanzhou Mu, saying everything and giving him great pressure.

After being silent for a while, Huang Zhong said: "The people over there in the Imperial City Mansion, take care of the military advisors. ”

"Zhonglang will rest assured." Kuailiang Road. Through that military marquis, he had already learned a lot about the military situation, and he also understood that the Imperial City Mansion had sent all kinds of people to the shogunate of the generals who were fighting against Dong Zhuo this time.

At the same time, the counties on the border between Qingzhou and Xuzhou.

Liu Bei's career is quite unsmooth, after each meritorious service, although he is promoted, he either can't accept the filthy officialdom environment and abandons the seal and leaves, or he suffers setbacks and runs around.

At this moment, sitting in the back hall, I couldn't help but sigh softly.

At this time, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei walked in, Zhang Fei saw this, and said loudly: "Big brother, why does the eldest husband have no wife?" Why feel sorry for yourself? ”

In the past few years, Liu Bei has had two wives, but he died for various reasons. He was also not interested in Xinna's Mi family.

Mi Zhu then came in, and when he heard the words, he said: "Envoy, then Lu Bu's retreat is a good opportunity to enter the army, how can you miss it?" ”

Liu Bei reluctantly lifted his spirits, and said with a smile: "Two virtuous brothers, Brother Mi forgive me, I am just worried about the ups and downs of the Han family, and my ability is limited, so I can'......t help it."

Guan Yu Danfeng's eyes opened and said, "Brother, then Lu Bu is nothing to be afraid of, if he is not attacked and fights head-on, I should be able to fight!" ”

Guan Yu and Lu Bu fought a few times, on the surface, there was no difference between victory and defeat, but people in the distance on the high platform could see that if they fought hard, Guan Yu would definitely lose!

Hearing their comfort, Lu Bu stood up, raised his hand and said, "Not bad!" The more dangerous it is, the more the husband must not lose his ambition! ”

Seeing him like this, Mi Zhu nodded secretly, he didn't see the wrong person!

After a pause, Mi Zhu said: "Envoy, then Yuan Shao killed Gongsun Zan and sent him to ask Dong Weiwen, how should I respond?" ”

Liu Bei was very angry that Yuan Shao had killed Gongsun Chan without authorization, not to mention that Gongsun Chan also had a lot to do with him.

His expression was not leaking, and he said: "It is a major matter of Dong Naiguo, and it cannot be changed." I have replied to him, raise troops to respond, just wait for the general strategy, jointly send troops, and destroy Dong in one fell swoop! ”

Zhang Fei was very excited and had already clenched his spear.

Guan Yu's face was as usual, and he didn't say a word.

Mi Zhu muttered: "Envoy, we are trapped in the counties, how should we respond? ”

Liu Bei looked up at Xuzhou, his voice was firm, his eyes were like a sword, and he said: "This official is the pastor of Xuzhou, how can he sit back and watch the rebellion occupy it, I don't want to send troops to fight a decisive battle with Lu Bu!" Even if he can't break through, he can contain Lu Bu, making him unable to get along with Dong Zhuo! ”

Guan Yu and Zhang Fei didn't answer, their eldest brother decided what to do, and they followed.

Mi Zhu hesitated and said, "Envoy, if you are defeated again, I am afraid that it will greatly lose morale, and it will be very detrimental to the future of the envoy." ”

Mi Zhu is a businessman, and he gave his sister to Liu Bei, and also sent money and food, which is to value Liu Bei's 'career'!

If Liu Bei can't make it, won't he lose a lot of money?

Liu Bei suddenly hesitated.

The loss of the morale of the army, as well as the disappointment of the court and the palace, are extremely serious consequences for Liu Bei!

"Envoy!"

At this time, a small official ran in and said, "General Cao Cao sent someone to deliver a letter." ”

Liu Bei hurriedly stepped forward to take it, opened it and looked at it, but for a moment, he thought more and more hesitantly.

Zhang Fei had a hot temper, stepped forward and said loudly: "Big brother, what did Cao Cao say?" Let the eldest brother worry so much? ”

Liu Bei didn't have much contact with him, but when he was fighting against the Yellow Turban Army, they were under the tent of Huangfu Song together, and they had a few encounters, and in general, they didn't get along well.

Liu Bei raised his head, handed the letter to Mi Zhu, and said, "General Cao invited me to go to Yingchuan, meet him, and discuss Dong together." ”

Guan Yu touched his beard and said thoughtfully: "It's not impossible." ”

They were killed out of Xuzhou by Lu Bu, although with the assistance of Qingzhou Mu Sima Fang, they couldn't sit in the city and do nothing all the time.

Mi Zhu read the letter carefully and said, "Envoy, the lower official thinks it's okay." ”

In Mi Zhu's view, Xuzhou is no longer possible, so he can only find another way. Waiting for Liu Bei and Cao Cao to join forces, the total strength is close to 50,000, and there is enough strength to confront Dong Zhuo head-on.

After waiting for the destruction of Dong, Lu Bu can solve it easily, at that time, Xuzhou is still Liu Bei's, and with the relationship with Liu Wei, the Mi family will transform from a merchant to a 'family'!

And it is not an ordinary family, you must know that Liu Bei is a member of the Han family, and in the troubled times, the future is limitless!

Liu Bei thought about it again and again, sighed silently in his heart, and said, "Okay." After I visited Sima Envoy, I left for Yingchuan. ”

None of them spoke, for there was nothing to discuss.

Seeing that none of them spoke, Liu Bei sighed again in his heart.

If only there were great talents by my side. ’

Liu Bei looked out the door, his eyes were stunned.

He also tried to recruit talents, but it always didn't last long, and they all abandoned him one by one.

In Xuzhou, south of the counties, Lu Bu did not fully control all the places, and some prefectures, counties, and famous people responded to Yuan Shao's edict, and rushed to Jiujiang County with more or less soldiers and horses, and crossed the mountains and mountains to join forces with Yuan Shao to jointly crusade against Dong Zhuo.

And in the south, there are even more people who want to take advantage of the opportunity to gain fame, pulling dozens or hundreds, and the number of people under various banners is constantly increasing, and they are in groups, shouting everywhere, for fear that others will not know.

In just over ten days, it has a certain reputation, and there are more than ten roads with more than 1,000 troops, rushing to Jiujiang County from everywhere.

There were still a few days left before the end of August when Yuan Shaowen wen, and Yuan Shaoqin led a large army and wanted to enter Runan, but was blocked by Xiahoudun and Le Jin sent by Cao Cao from Zhongli County.

At first, the pioneer Zhang He didn't know why, and sent someone to pass the word and ask for passage.

As a result, three waves of people were sent, and none of them were able to return.

Zhang He didn't understand where he was, so he personally led the troops and came to Zhongli County to negotiate.

Le Jin had a violent temper, didn't say anything at all, opened the city gate, took the soldiers and horses, brandished a big knife, and shouted and killed all the way.

Zhang He has always been a good-tempered person, but he was as sharp as a sword by Le Jin, holding a spear, and he fought with Le Jin.

The two sides have come and gone, and after hundreds of rounds of fighting, they can only stop fighting.

Zhang He's eyebrows were like swords, his eyes were sharp, his spear was pointed at Le Jin, and he shouted coldly: "I am the vanguard of the rear general, and I was ordered to enter Runan to ask for Dong, what do you mean by stopping me here?" ”

Le Jin pulled the horse, opposite Zhang He, and said loudly without giving in: "I didn't receive an order, if you want to pass, you must have a warrant from General Yangwei!" ”

"Presumptuous!"

Zhang He said angrily: "After Cao Cao returns, the general is restrained, and the general does not need Cao Cao's consent to march the army!" Immediately let it go, otherwise it will be punished as a rebellion! ”

Where would Le Jin be frightened, the big knife played around, and sneered: "If you want to talk about rebellion, the Yuan family is, our General Cao's Cao family has been loyal for generations, and the world can learn from heaven and earth!" ”

Zhang He was instantly furious, beat the horse and rushed over again, and said: "Le Jin Xiao'er, suffer death!" ”

Hundreds of rounds were won or lost, and Le Jin was not afraid of this famous player who was in the limelight, and roared to fight together again.

The soldiers brought by both sides, brandishing their weapons, shouted incessantly, cheering for their commander.

Another hundred rounds, the two sides were too tired to kill, and when they saw that they couldn't take each other, they could only retreat.

Le Jin entered the city, laughed, jumped off the horse, and said, "Happy! Joyfully! ”

Xiahoudun stood at the head of the city, looking at Zhang He in the distance, with a hesitant face.

Le Jin came up laughing and said, "Yuan Rang, have you seen it?" This Zhang He is nothing more than that! ”

Zhang He played a very key role in defeating Sun Jian and Gongsun Zhan, as well as in a series of battles in which Yuan Shao exterminated Yuan Shu, and his reputation resounded all over the world, as if it was a sign of a generation of famous generals.

Xiahoudun raised his head slightly and said, "Yuan Shao's army has arrived. ”

Le Jin was stunned and said, "Is it so fast?" ”

Xiahou said: "Runan is the ancestral land of the Yuan family, Yuan Shao is so impatient, I think he has some kind of thought." ”

Le Jin lost his smile and said, "Then what should we do?" Is it even Yuan Shao blocking it? What if Yuan Shao attacks? ”

The reason why Cao Cao sent Xiahoudun and Le in to block Yuan Shao's entry into Runan was that he was provoked by Yuan Shao and was a kind of revenge.

But fundamentally, Cao Cao will not go to war with Yuan Shao, but will join forces with Yuan Shao to conquer Dong Zhuo together.

Infighting, this kind of stupid thing, Cao Cao will not do it!

Xiahoudun shook his head and said, "I don't know either." However, the general and the military division have no other orders, so we can only defend to the death. ”

Le Jin hesitated and said, "We only have 10,000 people, do we really want to fight?" ”

I'm really not afraid to fight with Yuan Shao, but this will ruin Cao Cao's plan!

"If Yuan Shao wants to fight, then fight! Fight until the general has an order! Xiahoudun said in a deep voice.

Le Jin didn't say a word, and said, "Okay, then fight!" ”

Xiahoudun and Le Jin prepared for the worst and began to deploy troops and horses to prepare to defend the city.

Early the next morning, it was not Zhang He, nor a large group of soldiers and horses, but Xu Yu alone, riding a horse, swaying to the city.

He craned his neck and said loudly to Xiahoudun on the city gate: "Yuan Rang, I am Xu Ziyuan, and I am an old friend of your general Cao Apu, and I am here to deliver a letter today." ”

Xiahoudun has worn a pair of pants with Cao Cao since he was a child, and Cao Cao is a good ranger when he is an adult, and he is also with the Xiahou brothers, and he is familiar with Yuan Shao, Yuan Shu and Xu You and other rangers.

Xiahou on the city gate looked at Yuan Shao's camp without moving, so he ordered: "Please Brother Xu come up." ”

Xu You has been moving and turning backwards in the past few years, but he has some reputation, although it is not so clean.

Xu You was pulled up the city wall, first sorted out his clothes, then touched his mustache, looked at Xiahoudun, and said with a smile: "Yuan Rang, I haven't seen you for many years, and now I don't drive, right?" Congratulations? ”

Xiahoudun didn't care, and cautiously raised his hand with Xu Yu and said, "Brother Xu is now in Yuan Shao's curtain, I don't know what you are doing?" ”

Xu You was calm, with a gentle smile, and said: "A small matter, our general was ordered to recruit Dong Zhuo, and the mighty general Cao Cao was listed under his command, and in the future, the general specially ordered me to invite General Cao to the camp to discuss the matter of the thief." ”

Le Jin's expression on the side changed sharply, and he stopped talking.

Yuan Shao is not a good stubble, he killed Gongsun Zan not long ago, and gave his head to Cao Cao, and now he wants Cao Cao to see him, isn't it a Hongmen banquet?

Cao Cao went, can he come out alive?

Xu You thought he was calm and equal, but in fact, in Xiahoudun's view, his nostrils were facing the sky, and there was no one in his eyes.

Xiahou didn't change his face and said, "Okay, I'll tell General Cao." ”

Xu You didn't want to leave, hugged his hands, and said with a smile: "Yuan Rang, shouldn't you be in Xu County?" Why did he suddenly arrive at Zhongli and block the way of the general's army, what was his intention? ”

Le Jin looked at Xu You's style, and immediately understood that this was to 'ask for a bribe'!

Xiahoudun didn't seem to see it at all, and said: "I was ordered to pursue Dong Zhuo, and now I have basically recovered Runan, and I am waiting for the next order." ”

Seeing that Xiahoudun didn't mean to give money, Xu You's smile slowly converged, his tone became cold, and he said, "Yuan Rang, do you know how serious the consequences will be if General Hou gets angry?" Cao Apu is jealous of the government and the opposition, and he really fights, hmph, Cao Apu's ten heads are not enough to cut off! ”

Le Jin couldn't help it for a long time, and suddenly stepped forward and said angrily: "Our general is full of grace and loyalty, who dares to harm him?" ”

Xu You glanced at him, flicked his sleeves, turned around and walked towards the basket not far away, and said, "Within three days, Cao Apu must go to the camp of the rear general, otherwise he will bear the consequences." ”

Xiahou frowned, and then ordered as usual, ordering Xu Yu to fall.

At this time, Xiahoudun still refused to give money, Xu You's eyes were gloomy, his heart was angry, and he had already figured out how to arrange Cao Cao in front of Yuan Shao in his heart.

(End of chapter)