Yuan Tan was overjoyed when he heard that Yan Liang led an army of 20,000 people all the way to Linzi, and suddenly felt that there was hope for regaining the lost land in Qingzhou.
He hurriedly led 10,000 troops, hoping to keep up with Zhao Chen's army, and prepared to enter Qi State along Shouguang and Yiguo, and attack Yan Liang's army from east to west, leaving Zhao Chen alone.
But just a few days after setting up the army, he received news from the front line. Yan Liang made a long-distance attack and was killed by Zhao Chen. There were only a few thousand people left in the 10,000-strong army.
Yuan Tan was shocked and returned to Duchang City in despair with everyone's resentment.
It is said that Liu Bei received a letter from Zhao Chen from the messenger "please guard Xuzhou with peace of mind, my lord", and his frown slowly relaxed.
Jian Yong, Mi Zhu, and Sun Qian, who were sitting aside to discuss matters, saw this, and the pressure in their hearts gradually eased.
After all, the defeat of Liu Zhengli's Qu'a by Sun Ce was related to the safety of the entire Xuzhou. Cao Cao was still urging troops to attack Yuan Shu and exterminate the thieves together.
Yuan Shu was very angry because Liu Bei followed Zhao Chen's plan and ignored Yuan Shu, and even wanted to send troops to attack Liu Bei.
Fortunately, Yan Xiang, the chief clerk, persuaded him to stop, and Yang Hong also advised Yuan Shu not to be impulsive, lest he angered Liu Bei and raised troops to attack.
After all, it would be best if Liu Bei did not send troops or help Cao Cao at this time.
On the other hand, Liu Bei's Xuzhou may be a retreat in the future. Now only Liu Bei can fight against Cao Cao. Returning to Jizhou also requires passing through Xuzhou.
Yuan Shu had no choice but to give up.
Now Zhao Chen has sent a letter, letting Liu Bei sit in Xuzhou with peace of mind, which is a reassurance for everyone.
The current plan is to vigorously develop Xuzhou in accordance with Zhao Chen's previous words, so that Xuzhou's grain production can be effectively restored.
After Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor, Xuzhou would become a prosperous place.
Marching and fighting are not only about the strength of soldiers and soldiers, but also about the competition of national strength. An army without food can hardly move, and without horses it is difficult to gallop on the battlefield.
After listening to Liu Bei's words, the three of them looked at each other and each understood their mission.
These three people were not good at marching and fighting, so Liu Bei did not think of asking their opinions.
But business, domestic affairs, and diplomacy are what the three of them are good at.
On the other side, after Guan Yu arrived at Guangling, he rested for a day and then set off to Qu'a again.
On the way, I received a letter from Zhao Chen.
Guan Yu opened the letter and studied it carefully.
The letter said: Yun Chang quickly went to Qu'a to welcome Liu Zhengli to Dantu. He must not let Liu Zhengli go to Yuzhang County and then quickly return to Guangling.
There is another letter to Taishi Ci underneath.
Liu Yao went to Yuzhang County and eventually died of illness, but now the person who is related to Zhao Chen is the candidate for Yuzhang Prefecture.
In the first year of Jian'an, Zhou Shu, the governor of Yuzhang, died of illness, leaving the position of governor vacant.
According to the principle of Liu Biao's backup, Zhuge Xuan should be appointed, but the imperial court had just appointed Zhu Hao as the prefect, and there was a conflict between the two.
Liu Yao hurried to Yuzhang County to help Zhu Hao take the position of prefect, and drove Zhuge Xuan back to Liu Biao in Xiangyang.
This is what Zhao Chen doesn't want to see.
Now that Zhuge Jin has been included in Liu Bei's forces, as long as Zhuge Xuan does not return to Xiangyang, Zhuge Liang will most likely help him defend Yuzhang County, making Sun Ce Wangjun sigh.
At that time, let Liu Bei come forward to take over Zhuge Liang. He can not only directly find Zhuge Liang, but also capture Yuzhang County, which is a multi-purpose achievement.
In addition, there is a crucial point.
After welcoming Liu Yao back to Guangling, Taishi Ci was really included in Liu Bei's account.
Liu Yao did not die in battle, but died of illness. Zhao Chen probably had no way to control this matter.
According to Zhao Chen's estimation, it will only take a few months.
After reading, Guan Yu put the letter into his arms, patted the chest where the letter was placed, and confidently went to Dantu to greet Liu Yao.
Just as Zhao Chen expected, Liu Yao was running around after defeating Qu'a, not knowing where to go.
If Xu Shao had been there, he would have boarded the boat from Dantu and sailed upstream to Yuzhang.
But history was changed by Zhao Chen, and Xu Shao is now under Liu Bei's account.
No one gave Liu Yao any advice, and he didn't know where to go.
There is nowhere to go south, they are all the land of Sun Ce, but I can only go north to the riverside ferry to look for opportunities.
Following Zhao Chen's instructions, Guan Yu and Tai Shi Ci led a large army to meet Dan Tu.
When Liu Yao saw this, he was very happy and hurriedly followed Guan Yu across the river to Guangling to settle down.
Taishi Ci was grateful for Guan Yu and Zhao Chen's acceptance. Although he was not reused by Liu Zhengli, Liu Zhengli was very honest and prestigious, and he was considered a good lord.
Unfortunately, not long after arriving in Guangling, Liu Zhengli fell ill and died.
Liu Bei ordered Liu Zhengli to be buried lavishly, and went to Liu Zhengli's hometown to pick up his family and treat him well.
Then, Guan Yu took out the letter that Zhao Chen had written to Taishi Ci and gave it to Taishi Ci.
Everything was as expected in Zhao Chen's letter, and there was no difference between the lines.
Guan Yu had to sigh, the military advisor is really a god!
Taishi Ci received the letter, which said: "General Ziyi, Chen has responded to Mr. Genju's request and will send troops to regain Donglai soon. If the general is interested, Chen invites the general to go with him. I also ask the general to assist Liu Zhengli in returning to his hometown." "
Taishi Ci understood what Zhao Chen meant, and he said to Guan Yu: "General Guan, Ci would like to thank Liu Shijun for your kindness to our lord. Starting today, Ci will go north to recover Donglai County with Mr. Houde."
The next day, Taishi Ci took Liu Zhengli's coffin, left Guangling City, and went all the way north to Donglai County under the watchful eyes of Liu Bei and others.
Guan Yu looked at Tai Shici who left in a hurry, but his heart changed towards this loyal man.
After more than half a month, the group arrived at Mouping, Donglai. Taishi Ci personally buried Liu Zhengli on the land of his hometown, and then went to find Guan Tong, the prefect of Donglai.
Taishi Ci originally wanted to persuade Guan Tong to surrender to Zhao Chen and stop serving Yuan Tan, so that Donglai County could be as prosperous as Xuzhou.
Guan Tong said disdainfully: "Donglai is a prosperous place in Qingzhou, and Xuzhou may not be the same."
Taishi Ci said, "Is there ten thousand acres of fertile land in Donglai under cultivation, and the people welcome the officials with joy?"
Guan Tong frowned and replied: "No."
Taishi Ci added: "Can Donglai have hundreds of thousands of household registrations, so that the people can get rid of the dross?"
Guan Tong shook his head again and replied: "No."
Taishi Ci asked again: "Is there a scene in Donglai where the houses are not closed at night and the soldiers patrol the streets to protect the people?"
Guan Tong still shook his head: "Not even."
Faced with Guan Yi's negative answer three times in a row, Tai Shici said: "The above three sceneries can be seen everywhere in Xuzhou counties, and the big cities of Guangling and Huaiyin are even more desirable. Xuzhou under the governance of Liu Shijun and Zhao Houde, I am afraid that Gaozu would have lived there Nothing more than that.”
You must know that Taishi Ci had been facing the situation of Qu'a being out of sight for a long time, with insufficient food and grass, and the people were starving. Then he came to Guangling and Huaiyin for help. The scene after entering the city was something Taishi Ci would never forget.
The wide streets are full of people and the bustling city is noisy. It seems that the troubled times outside Xuzhou have nothing to do with this place.
When I left Xuzhou a few months ago, it was just an ordinary, stable and safe city.
It had become such a prosperous city in just a few months, and Taishi Ci couldn't believe his eyes.
This also strengthened Tai Shici's thoughts.
Guan Tong was slightly shocked. He had never thought that such a rumored prosperous age could appear in Xuzhou.
Looking at Tai Shici's firm eyes, Guan Tong understood that what this man said was definitely not nonsense.
Envy is envy, it is just a matter of surrender, it is absolutely impossible.
Taishi Ci underestimated Guan Tong's determination and loyalty, and could only leave sadly.
