Xuzhou—Xiapi
A group of people were waiting outside the city gate. The leader was nine feet long and his beard was two feet long! The face is as heavy as jujube, the lips are as if greased, the eyes are red and phoenix, and the eyebrows are lying on silkworms, the appearance is dignified and majestic! It is Liu Bei's sworn brothers, the second ranked Guan Yu and Guan Yunchang.
Behind him, Chen Deng, Mi Zhu, Mi Fang, Sun Qian, Jian Yong, Cao Bao, Sun Guan, Wu Dun, Yin Li and other civil and military officials lined up in a neat line!
At this time, there was a roaring sound in the distance. The sound was loud, like thunder, and it actually covered up the sound of the horse's hooves galloping.
Soon everyone saw a horse galloping not far away. This man was eight feet long, with a leopard head and eyes, a swallow's jaw and a tiger's beard! It was Liu Bei's other sworn brothers, Zhang Fei and Zhang Yide who were stationed in Peixian County!
Coming closer, Zhang Fei reined in his horse, turned sideways, dismounted, came to Guan Yu, and said excitedly: "Second brother! The eldest brother is finally back!"
Hearing this, smiles appeared on everyone's faces.
Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Zhang Fei's eyes suddenly lit up and he laughed loudly!
"Cao Cao, that thief is so shameless, he actually..."
"Shut up! Don't talk about the government! Why are you here at Xiapi, you black man, when you are not in Pei County?" Guan Yu stared, feeling helpless towards his third brother. There is no need to be brave. Mention, he is also quite forthright in his conduct, but his character is too upright!
"How long has it been since we three brothers were reunited? Don't I miss you and my eldest brother? Besides, Zhang Kai and Ze [zé] Rong are responsible for guarding Pei County, so why should we worry?" Zhang Fei said nonchalantly.
Hearing what Zhang Fei said about the two people, the others didn't take it seriously. Chen Deng in the team frowned slightly, but at this moment everyone's focus was on Zhang Fei and no one noticed.
As they spoke, everyone felt the ground tremble, smoke and dust billowing in the distance, and hundreds of riders rushing towards this direction. Everyone was stunned.
"Enemy attack?!"
This thought flashed through everyone's minds, and Zhang Fei and Guan Yu drew their weapons and stood ready.
"Don't panic! We are under Shijun Liu! I am Zhang Chao, the younger brother of Zhang Miao, the prefect of Chenliu! I will return with Shijun!"
I saw a rider rushing ahead, shouting loudly.
Seeing that the opponent did not have any weapons in his hands, Guan Yu already believed most of it, but out of caution, he ordered the civil servants to temporarily enter the city, while he and Zhang Fei led more than a hundred soldiers to prepare.
"Second brother! Third brother!"
After a while, a group of people came closer. The leader was seven feet five inches long, with a face like a crown of jade, and lips as if painted with grease. The most eye-catching thing is that this person has two ears hanging down from his shoulders, and his arms are extremely long!
Ruo He Sian will definitely sigh with emotion here. If this figure were taller, he would be exactly the same as the beautiful country star who likes to drink bath water.
"Brother!" Guan Yu and Guan Yu both shouted, throwing their weapons aside, running two steps, the three of them hugged each other, crying bitterly!
After a long time, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei took two steps back and clasped their fists together.
"Congratulations on returning home, big brother!"
"We sincerely welcome Lord Liu Bei to return to Xuzhou!"
As Guan Yu and Zhang Fei finished speaking, all the officials who had already boarded the city also shouted in unison!
When the people inside and outside the city heard the noise here, they stopped what they were doing and looked at where the sound came from, all with happy faces?
"Congratulations to Ambassador Liu on his return to Xuzhou!"
Cheers resounded throughout Xiapi City, and the voices gathered in one place and soared into the sky!
Everyone who came with Liu Bei was also stunned by the scene in front of them, and their faces showed a look of pride.
An hour later, the group arrived at the Overwatch Council and Liu Bei introduced them one by one.
"This is Zhang Miao, the governor of Chenliu!
This is Zhang Miao's younger brother Zhang Chao, and his lieutenant Xu Si. This is Zhang Miao's friend, the former Dongjun guard Chen Palace! "
Several people greeted each other, Liu Bei looked at Chen Deng, clasped his fists and bowed deeply: "Thank you Yuanlong for secretly sending someone to report the message, so that Bei was able to hide it from Cao Cao, gain his trust, and return to Xuzhou smoothly!"
After hearing this, Chen Deng's expression froze and he asked in astonishment: "Why did you say this?"
Seeing that Chen Deng didn't seem to be faking it, Liu Bei couldn't help but look at the rest of the people. Seeing that no one responded, he couldn't help but feel confused.
"In short, it is a gratifying thing for you to return smoothly. If it is convenient, can you tell me what you experienced in Xuchang and what happened on the way? Deng Yu Gongtai (Chen Deng's calligraphy), Meng Zhuo (Zhang Miao’s name) helped me learn more about it.”
Seeing Chen Deng's solemn expression, Liu Bei did not dare to neglect and told everything he had experienced in Xuchang one by one!
After one stick of incense…
"According to what the envoy said, a few days before leaving Xuchang, the dancing girl secretly informed the envoy..."
Even though Chen Deng boasted of his unparalleled intelligence and resourcefulness, he still had no clue for a moment.
Liu Bei saw that Chen Deng did not continue speaking, so he continued to talk.
"Since I came out of Sikong Mansion, my feeling of uneasiness has become stronger. I didn't dare to delay any more, so I drove out of Xuchang before the city gate was closed! However, on the way, I seemed to have met Cao Cao's Guo Jia, who was known as a ghost. The direction should be to return to Xuchang!
The backup continued on the road until it was dark, and then we found a farmer named Lu to stay overnight. We happened to meet Brother Gongtai at his home. We had met several times when we were in Chenliu, and we were both sad to see each other again today. !
During the conversation, I learned that Brother Gongtai was dissatisfied with Cao Cao's act of coercing the emperor to control the princes, so he resolutely resigned and returned to his hometown. He also told his story about his experiences. Who knew that Brother Gongtai was shocked after hearing this..."
Speaking of this, Liu Bei couldn't help but be filled with emotion. He looked at Chen Gong with a sigh on his face and continued: "Brother Gongtai said, Cao Cao is capricious and ruthless. When he comes to his senses, he will definitely send someone to secretly chase and kill him." I!
While we were discussing, we heard the sound of sharpening knives outside the window. Only then did Brother Gongtai realize that the chairman of this farmer's family was named Lu Boshe. He seemed to be familiar with Cao Cao. Judging from the situation, he might have overheard us secretly. Conversation, prepare to tie us up and hand them over to Cao Cao to receive the reward!
Gongtai and I didn't dare to delay, so we killed Lu Boshe first, fearing that Cao Cao's pursuers would come, so we fled to Chenliu overnight to find Brother Meng Zhuo, Gongtai's friend, to take shelter for a while!
On the second day, after arriving at Chenliu, I learned that Meng Zhuo had already rebelled, so he called like-minded people to return to Xiapi with Bei! That’s it! "
(ps: If our protagonist hears this conversation, he will be speechless. Does Lu Boshe have to sharpen his knife when guests come over? This may be the legendary and elusive passive skill - sharpening the knife must Killed?)
After listening to Liu Bei's story, Chen Deng pondered for a moment and said, "Now the envoy has two options..."
"I'd like to hear the details!" Liu Bei still trusted Chen Deng's strategy and asked solemnly, clasping his fists.
"First, form an alliance with Yuan Shu!"
"What? You must not!" Liu Bei exclaimed, and even Chen Gong and others on the side looked surprised!
"Listen to what I have to say. Forming an alliance with Yuan Shu does not mean supporting Yuan Shu, but forming a trend! Liu Yao and Liu Biao have no ambitions, and they have Changsha Sun Jian to restrain them.
King Hongnong is beyond the reach of his whip, not to mention the likes of Kong Rong, Yan Baihu, and Wang Lang. Once we form an alliance with Yuan Shu, it means that Cao Cao is surrounded by Yuan Yuan, Ma Chao, and the envoy, and will no longer be able to stand up! "
Everyone thought about it individually and felt that this was a way out.
At this time, Chen Gong shook his head and said: "Gong feels that this road is not advisable. After all, the way to make the king should be upright. If Yuan Long said it, the king is likely to lose his greatest advantage, the people's support!"
"Gongtai is indeed thoughtful, but I am reckless."
Chen Deng thought for a while and realized the shortcomings of what he said. However, he was not angry because Chen Gong denied his opinion. Instead, he accepted it humbly. This made everyone take another high look at Xuzhou's number one counselor!
"Brother Yuanlong, how dare you come up with countermeasures in such a short period of time? Gong believes that it is extremely difficult to do this in a different place. I would like to hear Brother Yuanlong's second approach!"
Seeing Chen Deng's attitude, Chen Gong was also quite impressed and said with cupped fists.
"Quickly seize Guangling and form a powerful force with Xiapi and Peixian. Cao Cao does not dare to use his troops easily!"
After a long time, Chen Gong nodded in agreement: "Yuan Long's plan is very clever. You can also tell the world, cooperate with the court, and join forces with Liu Biao, Liu Yao, and Sun Jian to destroy Yuan Shu! In this way, not only will the internal three parties mentioned by Yuan Long be The counties are like horns to each other, and even Shijun can form a force with the two Han clan clan members Liu Biao and Liu Yao. In this way, even compared to the forces such as King Hongnong and Yuan Shao, there will be no more concessions!"
As everyone watched the two people surnamed Chen talking to each other, they realized that the top counselors in the world were really unparalleled. It was clear that Xuzhou was like fish on the chopping board, and under the analysis of the two counselors, it seemed that Formed the fourth force after Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, and King Hongnong!
While everyone was rejoicing, suddenly a soldier rushed into the meeting hall in a panic, shouting as he ran: "Ten thousand urgent, urgent military situation!"
Seeing the anxious expression of the other party, who was sweating profusely, everyone's hearts tightened, and most of the momentum they had just lost was immediately relieved!
Liu Bei also knew that something big was going on, so he quickly ordered someone to bring him a glass of warm water.
The messenger thanked him and drank heavily before speaking out of breath: "Something bad happened. Cao Cao used the excuse that his father Cao Song was killed in Xuzhou, so he sent troops to attack Xuzhou. Zhang Kai and Zuo Rong, who were left behind in Pei County, Seeing that something was not going well, he simply looted the city and fled south. Judging from the direction, he should be heading to Yuan Shu!
Then there was no leader in the city, and Cao Cao captured Pei County without any bloodshed!
"What's Cao Cao's reason? Why do you dare to raise troops rashly? Aren't you afraid that Yuan Shao will take this opportunity to go south to attack Xuchang?"
At this time, Liu Bei was also a little panicked. He looked at Chen Deng and Chen Gong and asked three questions in a row!
The two were silent for a long time, but Chen Deng was the first to speak: "Cao Cao should not be underestimated. His reaction is so fast, I am afraid it is the strategy of that genius. He is as fast as the wind, making it difficult to resist!"
After sighing, Chen Deng glanced at Chen Gong. When he saw that the other party had no intention of speaking, he turned to look at Liu Bei, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty... It seems that our fate has ended. Fortunately, your Majesty is now in the spotlight." , it is really your luck!"
