The moon-viewing party officially started with Xu Shao's comments.
Everyone toasted and exchanged glasses, going back and forth several times.
In addition to the Mi family and Chen family, those who were invited to come were also wealthy people from all over the country, as well as Taishi Ci and Sun Shao, who Zhao Chen had specially arranged to be included in Liu Bei's account.
Unfortunately, Zhao Chen was still a step too late. Guangling Zhang Hong and Pengcheng Zhang Zhao had already joined Sun Ce's disciples.
Hua Tuo of Pei State was unwilling to come, so Zhao Chen could only wait and make a trip in person after taking Xuzhou.
What Zhao Chen regrets most is the future of the Lu family in Wu County. There are four major families in Wu County. Zhao Chen chose the Lu family because he liked Lu Yi.
After drinking for three rounds, Liu Bei took Zhao Chen's hand and introduced him to everyone present.
"To prepare to take charge of Guangling today, I completely rely on my military advisor Zhao Chen."
"From today on, Zhao Chen is the commander-in-chief of the military division!"
Zhang Fei was the first to cheer, and rushed up to toast Zhao Chen with a wine glass.
Zhao Chen had no choice but to drink it all in one gulp.
I was already dizzy, but now it's better, another round comes.
Later, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Chen Dao, Huang Gai, Jian Yong, Sun Qian, Mi Zhu, Mi Fang, Chen Gui, Chen Deng and his son each assigned their duties.
Everyone was very happy.
What's more important is that Xu Shao nodded and agreed to Zhao Chen's request, officially joining Liu Bei's account.
The words "The style of the great ancestor, the weapon of heroes" spread quickly throughout the Central Plains because of Xu Shao's reputation, and many nobles discovered that a hero appeared on the east side of the land of Kyushu, on the shore of the East China Sea, and it was Liu Bei.
In Xu Shao's words, Liu Bei is really a hero, and Zhao Chen is really a god.
The party went very smoothly. Zhao Chen signaled Guan Yu and Zhang Fei with his eyes. The two of them made it clear that they would attack Tai Shi Ci fiercely. After a few glasses of wine, the three of them had become close as brothers.
If not for Zhao Chen's instructions, Guan Yu would not have come to toast Taishi Ci. In Guan Yu's eyes, Taishi Ci was a rat from the east of the Yangtze River.
Sun Qian and Jian Yong also faced Sun Shao, and the communication between the literati became more elegant. They discussed political opinions, poetry, and ideas about this troubled world.
Liu Bei and Zhao Chen saw it in their eyes and felt the beauty in their hearts.
Suddenly, a guard hurried in and whispered a few words in Liu Bei's ear.
Zhao Chen noticed this detail and stared at Liu Bei.
Liu Bei's expression changed from relaxed and cheerful to serious and nervous.
"knew!"
Liu Bei only said three words.
After the guards left, Liu Bei turned to look at Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen understood that Liu Bei had something to discuss with him, so he quickly got up and walked to Liu Bei's side.
Liu Bei led Zhao Chen behind the screen in the county government hall and said, "Houde, I received a letter from Lu Bu. Cao Cao is here again!"
"Oh, where are you now?"
"Five days ago, Cao Cao personally led an army of 100,000 people and went straight to Xiapi. Now he has occupied Xiaopei. The last time he sent troops was just a strategy, but this time I am afraid he really intended to send troops to Xuzhou. Can Houde be as good as before? Plan to retreat Cao’s army?”
Zhao Chen shook his head helplessly: "Cao Cao came so quickly this time because he was determined to capture Xuzhou. Besides, the lord also said that Cao Cao really sent troops this time. Chen's plan earlier took advantage of Cao Cao's hesitation, so he could only If you use it once, Cao Cao has many capable people, but the second time it will be seen through."
"What should we do?"
Zhao Chen frowned and fell into deep thought.
The wheel of history has indeed changed its direction.
Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou three times in total.
In the spring of the first year of Xingping, he raised troops to attack Tao Qian on the pretext of avenging his father.
The second time was to take Lu Bu. According to official history, it should be September of the third year of Jian'an, that is, two years later.
After Cao Cao regained Yanzhou, he occupied the entire territory of Yuzhou in the first year of Jian'an. He used Emperor Xian of the Han Dynasty to establish the capital in Xuchang and named Lu Bu the general of the left. Lu Bu was overjoyed and reconciled with Cao Cao, but Cao Cao thought that Lu Bu was ambitious and had long wanted to get rid of Lu Bu.
The third time was on the eve of the Battle of Guandu, Cao Cao defeated Liu Bei in Xuzhou to avoid future troubles.
The second time was advanced by two years. If Cao Cao succeeded, the Battle of Guandu might also be advanced.
Cao Cao sent troops five days ago. It was obvious that he was taking advantage of Liu Bei's attack on Guangling. He was worried that Liu Bei would become bigger and took the opportunity to suppress him.
Before Zhao Chen could speak, Liu Bei was already worried.
"In my opinion, can Lu Bu resist Cao Cao?"
Zhao Chen shook his head and said: "No, Cao Cao will defeat Lu Bu within three months at most."
"Then the future of our army will be destroyed by Cao Cao?"
"Since Cao Cao has come to Xuzhou, our army cannot sit idly by and ignore it. Besides, the lord's family is still in Xiapi, how can we just let it go?"
Liu Bei nodded, his face even more worried.
"Our army has initially settled in Guangling. Our troops are exhausted and our food and supplies are insufficient. At this time, we send troops to rescue Xuzhou. Not only can we resist Cao Cao, but we don't even have the suitable generals to stay in Guangling. What should we do?"
"It doesn't matter. As the saying goes, when soldiers come, they will block the water and cover it with earth. Now that Cao Cao is here, our army will go north to greet him and drive Cao Cao back to Yanzhou."
Looking at the confident Zhao Chen, Liu Bei felt a little at ease.
"This Cao Cao, why didn't he come earlier and later? Why did he come at this time!"
Faced with Liu Bei's complaints, Zhao Chen just rolled his eyes.
Cao Cao took the opportunity to raise troops. Naturally, he waited for our army to gain a firm foothold and took the opportunity to attack. Could it be that he waited until our army was ready before attacking?
However, Zhao Chen would naturally not say that in front of Liu Bei.
The party was in full swing outside the screen, and everyone was laughing louder and louder.
Zhao Chen looked at Zhang Fei and Tai Shici drinking through the gap in the screen, and suddenly thought.
"My lord, it's great that Cao Cao is here!"
Liu Bei almost dropped his jaw in surprise and looked at Zhao Chen in disbelief.
"Military advisor, stop joking at this time."
Zhao Chen smiled and said: "My lord, Chen is not joking. Cao Cao has created a favorable opportunity for us. He solved a problem for us last time he came. This time he came at the right time and was able to win over a few generals."
Liu Bei still didn't understand. If Cao Cao came to attack, it would be good if he didn't lose his troops and lose his generals. How could he win over the generals?
Zhao Chen leaned into Liu Bei's ear and whispered a few words.
Liu Bei's frown slowly relaxed, and finally turned into a smile and nodded in approval!
After the two discussed, they turned and walked out of the screen.
Liu Bei returned to his seat and suddenly faced the direction of Taishi Ci and Sun Shao's seats, sighing and frowning.
Although Taishi Ci drank, Liu Bei's voice was loud enough that he could hear it outside the county government office, so he naturally heard it.
Taishi Ci stepped forward and asked: "Liu Shijun got a new military advisor, and later took Guangling County. He was supported by all the soldiers and loved by the people. Why did he look so sad after going to the screen?"
Liu Bei deliberately avoided saying: "Nothing, nothing, don't disturb everyone's enjoyment. General Ziyi can drink with my second and third brothers, don't worry."
Zhang Fei didn't know why. Seeing Liu Bei's distress, he hurriedly asked: "Brother, what is it that makes you so troubled?"
Guan Yu also said: "Yes, brother, tell your military advisor, he will definitely have a way."
Chen Dao, Huang Gai, Sun Qian, and Jian Yong also gathered around.
Mi Zhu was originally a businessman and was the most observant. Now that he had joined Liu Bei's account, he naturally cared about Liu Bei the most.
"My lord, if you have something to do, it's okay to say it. If it's a matter of money, I'll find someone to arrange it."
Liu Bei still shook his head.
Chen Deng and Chen Yu were newcomers, so they didn't want to go to the front, so they stood at the back and observed the crowd.
Everyone kept asking questions around Liu Bei.
Liu Bei remembered Zhao Chen's instructions, but did not speak, just shook his head and sighed.
