Zhang Liao's joining made Liu Bei overjoyed, and Chen Gong's stubbornness also cost him his life.

As for Cheng Yu, he still didn't let go, and Liu Bei was unwilling to force it, so he maintained the status quo of not caring about each other.

Sure enough, as Zhao Chen expected, Yuan Shao received the news of Cao Cao's defeat, raised 100,000 troops, and went straight to Yanzhou.

Cao Cao had no choice but to give up Fu Yang and return all the way.

The two armies looked at each other, and there was a long-lost stalemate.

According to Zhao Chen's arrangement, Liu Bei let Zhang Liao lead 5,000 troops to defend Pengcheng, and let Sun Shao and Huang Gai lead 5,000 troops to guard Fuyang.

After a month of tidying up, Xuzhou slowly returned to calm.

Originally, the power of Xuzhou Danyang, represented by Cao Bao, was very strong, and Liu Bei was helpless against Cao Bao's faction.

Now it's a good thing, Cao Bao has also died, and the remaining Danyang soldiers are all included in Liu Bei's army, with 5,000 men and horses.

After the battle for Xiapi City, Liu Bei's men and horses had more than 30,000 people.

The whole of Xuzhou was included under Liu Bei's account, except for the Taishan Group in the northeast corner.

At the beginning of November, the weather in Xuzhou already had the taste of deep winter, and the land of Surabaya and Yishui gradually formed thick ice.

On the edge of the Yangtze River, the small courtyard belonging to Zhao Chen outside the Ya of Guangling City County was very lively at this time.

The foot trainer nervously packed his luggage, and regardless of Wan's dissuasion, he insisted on going to Xiapi City to find Zhao Chen.

In her words, Xiapi City has been recovered, and at this time, Zhao Chen needs someone to take care of her, how can she not have her step trainer.

Wan's has always behaved in a proper manner, and without Zhao Chen's instructions, even if she misses it, she will not take the initiative to find Zhao Chen.

Maybe it has something to do with her age, in her early thirties, she is no longer a fifteen or sixteen-year-old girl.

But this time, Mi Luyun and the foot trainer are on the same front.

The two of them couldn't finish talking about topics, such as how to go to Picheng without being discovered, what good scenery there would be on the road, what exquisite hairpins could be bought, etc., and even how to face Zhao Chen's questioning, the two of them had already discussed.

Wan's envy of the two girls, dare to love and hate, and do what she says.

And she can't, her name is not right, not to mention the reality of the age difference, she can only hide this love deep in her heart.

……

On the tenth day of November, Liu Bei held a celebration banquet.

Soldiers and advisors gathered to celebrate this hard-won victory.

Xuzhou, going around and around, finally returned to Liu Bei's hands.

The merit book clearly records everyone's contributions, but one person does not.

That is Zhao Chen, in Liu Bei's eyes, Zhao Chen is not positioned with merit, because his status is always second in Liu Bei's army.

At the banquet, when the cups were pushed and changed, everyone gradually became drunk.

Tai Shi Ci slowly got up and walked to Liu Bei, and said softly: "Liu Yuanjun, now that Cao Cao has retreated, Xuzhou has been decided, Ci should also go back." ”

In a simple sentence, Liu Bei was scared to wake up instantly.

"Why did General Ziyi say this?"

Tai Shi Ci said helplessly: "Before sending troops, Ci and the envoy had an agreement, and when Cao Cao retreated, he would return to the lord Liu Zhengli, now that it has been realized, the celebration banquet has also been placed, and it is naturally time to return to Jiangdong." ”

Liu Bei didn't rush to agree, and hurriedly turned his gaze to Zhao Chen.

Fortunately, Zhao Chen was not drunk by Zhang Fei, and supported his body and slowly walked to Liu Bei's side.

Liu Bei cried and said with a sad face: "Military advisor, General Ziyi wants to return to Jiangdong, what should I do?" ”

As soon as these words came out, Zhao Chen also came to his senses instantly.

Back to Koto? The commander of the army, who was finally borrowed, was extremely brave and killed Cao Cao who abandoned his robe, cut his beard and lost his sword, how could he easily put it back?

However, if he insists on staying, it will not only easily cause dissatisfaction in Tai Shici's heart, but also ruin Liu Bei's reputation for being wise and benevolent, and no force will dare to cooperate with Liu Bei in the future.

Could it be that history has not changed, isn't it that Liu Bei's generals can't be retained?

Gao Shun is like this, and Tai Shici is like this!

Zhao Chen endured the discomfort and had to advise Liu Bei: "Lord, General Ziyi is loyal and brave, and he is really a righteous man." I don't know when General Ziyi will go back, the lord and the dust, and all the soldiers will see off the general. ”

Tai Shi Ci bowed deeply and replied: "Liu Envoy Jun is wise, and Ci will return tomorrow." ”

Zhao Chen should come down, toast with everyone, and thank Tai Shici for his contributions these days.

It's really the relationship with Tai Shi Ci from the beginning of the banquet to the end of the banquet.

Everything is back to square one, like the reincarnation of heaven.

In the early morning of the next day, Liu Bei, Zhao Chen, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and others were waiting for Tai Shici at the south gate of Xiapi City.

Tai Shici came alone on horseback, and when he saw Liu Bei and the others waiting far away, his heart was suddenly extremely moved.

"These days, Ci is advancing and retreating with you, so that Ci feels the generosity and benevolence of Liu Yuanjun, the resourcefulness and wisdom of Mr. Houde, the loyalty of General Guan, and the courage of General Zhang, and Ci has benefited a lot. I have no choice but to do my own thing with you, and I can't help for a long time, so I have to say goodbye today. ”

Zhang Feice immediately stepped forward, with a little regret, and asked, "Ziyi, did you stay with Liu Zhengli when you went back on this trip?" ”

Tai Shi Ci did not answer.

The two of them attacked at night for a hundred miles, and they were people who shared hardships, admiring each other's bravery, and some heroes cherished each other at this moment.

It's Guan Yu, who still just wants to see it calmly.

This is already a great progress, if it was before, I definitely squinted and wanted to see, and from time to time I said: "You don't deserve it!" "Sell Seoul!"

"Ziyi, my eldest brother has a Houde military division, and he is definitely stronger than Liu Zhengli!"

"Yide is kind and compassionate. It's just that people can't be unrighteous, no matter what, Ci is still under Liu Zhengli's account. ”

Zhang Fei was helpless, so he could only silently hand over the entanglement of the long journey.

Liu Bei came to Tai Shici and left a sentence: "General Ziyi, this trip to Xuzhou relies on the general, and I thank you here." If you encounter difficulties in the future, please come and do your best to help. ”

Tai Shi Ci clasped his fists and saluted: "Thank you Liu Yuanjun!" ”

"It's a blessing to get to know you. Say goodbye today, if you have a fate in the future, drink again! ”

Then he rode his horse and galloped all the way south.

Zhao Chen sighed silently, thinking that by borrowing, he might become a military general under Liu Bei's account, but in the end it was the same.

It is in response to that sentence: it is your others who can't take it away, and you can't take it if it's not your hard work.

But fortunately, at least Sun Shao was left, and such talents are needed to govern Xuzhou.

Everyone watched Tai Shici's figure gradually fade away until it was submerged in the sky.

The sun burrowed into the dark clouds, Xuzhou had no sunlight, and the temperature dropped all of a sudden.

Zhao Chen thought about the future road as he paced towards the mansion.

Without Tai Shi Ci, Liu Bei's account is missing a person who can lead the cavalry, and there is a lack of a general who can charge into battle and come and go without a shadow, which is a huge loss to the entire Liu Bei Group, and there are only a handful of people who can fill Tai Shi Ci's position.

Except for Zhao Yun of Gongsun Zhan, it is estimated that only Xiliang Ma Chao.

But now that both of them are still under the accounts of others, it will be troublesome if other princes attack at this time.

Zhao Chen rubbed his slightly aching forehead and muttered, "You have to think of a way quickly." ”

Shi Ah on the side quietly led the horse.

Zhao Chen's mansion is in the east of the city, which was originally the property of the Mi family, and now it is also an asset given to Zhao Chen by Liu Bei.

As soon as she entered the gate of the mansion, a woman ran out in a hurry, panting and crying to Zhao Chen.

Zhao Chen was taken aback, he didn't remember that there was a woman in his mansion.

As soon as the woman raised her head, Zhao Chen suddenly realized.

"Little Master, why are you here?"

"Houde, go and see, my mother is sick!"