Xuzhou's administrative office is Xiapi.
News of the defeat came like snowflakes:
Xiahou Dun led his troops and marched straight in. Langya County was in danger.
Five cities including Tancheng and Xiangben in the north of the county fell into the hands of Xiahou Dun.
Tao Qian had one head and two heads, and his beard was straightened out with worry.
Cao Cao hasn't taken action yet.
He sent general Xiahou Dun and defeated Langya County until he was unable to fight back.
Can Tao Qian not worry?
If we really have to wait for Cao Cao to take action himself, Xuzhou can't finish it immediately?
During his seven years as Xuzhou's pastor, Tao Qian made certain contributions to the recovery of Xuzhou's economy.
But his good-natured character dislikes war and chaos the most.
Over the years, no famous generals have been trained, and the Xuzhou Army under his command is just getting by.
The combat effectiveness is not as good as that of Cao Cao's tiger and wolf divisions.
It’s not surprising that they lost 5 cities in a row.
"Alas... things have come to this, do you have any other good ideas?"
Tao Qian helplessly asked his men, hoping that they could come up with a way to resist Xiahou Dun.
Tao Qian didn't care if he lost a few cities.
Who let Cao Song die on Xuzhou territory?
These cities can be regarded as an apology to Cao Cao, and it would be best if they can put things to rest.
However, Tao Qian's character could not bear to see Xiahou Dun's massacre after breaking the city.
He always thought that he had killed those Xuzhou soldiers.
He obviously didn't have the ability to resist Xiahou Dun, but he still had to show mercy.
Force yourself to stand on the moral high ground.
I want to do something for the soldiers and people of Xuzhou.
There are no diamonds, just take the porcelain job.
He is talking about people like Tao Qian.
All the Xuzhou officials looked at me and I looked at you.
Then the collective remained silent and focused their attention on Chen Deng.
Live a peaceful and war-free life all year round.
Officials at all levels in Xuzhou have long been left lying in ruins. What can they do?
If I had to say who could come up with a solution, it would probably be Chen Deng.
Chen Deng's courtesy name is Yuanlong.
Born in a family of officials for generations, his grandfather Chen Qiu once held the position of Taiwei.
The deceased Cao Song succeeded Chen Qiu as Taiwei.
Chen Deng's father, Chen Gui, was the Prime Minister of Pei.
Therefore, the Chen family is a first-class wealthy family in Xuzhou.
Even Tao Qian has to give the Chen family some respect.
What's more, Chen Deng is cheerful and resourceful.
When he was young, he was well-read and knowledgeable.
In the three-thirds of an acre of land in Xuzhou, there is nothing he can't solve.
Therefore, whenever a major problem arises, Xuzhou officials, who have long been at peace, can only rely on Chen Deng.
Seeing that everyone was habitually looking at him, Chen Deng took a step forward without hesitation:
"Cao's army is well-prepared, brave and good at fighting. Our army is elite, with only 3,000 Danyang elite soldiers brought by my lord from his hometown. There is a huge disparity in strength between the enemy and us."
"For the current plan, we can only ask for help from all the princes. Those who sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight will definitely have no hope."
"My lord, you might as well select a few people who have quarrels with Cao Cao or have potential competition, and send people to send letters to them. Things may turn around."
Tao Qian's eyes lit up and he asked eagerly:
"In Yuan Long's opinion, who should we turn to for help?"
Chen Deng lowered his head and thought for a moment, then raised his head and clasped his fingers and said:
"Yuan Shao has occupied Jizhou, and his territory borders Yanzhou. He will not want to see his neighbors become bigger and stronger. He is the first target that can be called for help."
"Yuan Shu in Huainan controls Yuzhou and more than 10 counties, and has many soldiers and horses. The two states of Yan and Yu have been dependent on each other since ancient times, and he certainly does not want to see Cao Cao occupy Xuzhou."
"In addition, Beihai County is adjacent to Xuzhou. The prefect Kong Rong once joined the lord in the crusade against Dong Zhuo. He is also a descendant of Kong Sheng, so the lord can also ask for help from him."
"If one of these three princes comes to help, the crisis in Xuzhou can be lifted. However... for the sake of insurance, I have to recommend one more person to the lord."
Tao Qian was listening with enthusiasm when he saw Chen Deng and suddenly became suspicious.
He urged hurriedly:
"Tell me! The person recommended by Yuan Long must not be incompetent. Who is this person?"
Chen Deng stretched out his finger to the southeast of Xuzhou and said slowly:
"Son of Jiangdong Tiger, Sun Ce, the little overlord of Jiangdong!"
The person who heard Chen Deng's grand introduction turned out to be a young boy under 20 years old.
Many Xuzhou officials had disapproving looks on their faces.
If Sun Jian is still alive, it is indeed feasible to ask Jiangdong Army for help.
But Sun Jian has been dead for almost two years. Are you counting on a young boy to save Xuzhou?
Even if Sun Ce started practicing martial arts from his mother's womb.
How capable can he be if he is less than 20 years old?
Can you do better than Cao Cao?
Let alone Cao Cao, I think Xiahou Dun could easily handle him!
Tao Qian had the same idea as the others and said hesitantly:
"Sun Bofu? He is not as young as Weak Guan. Can he do it?"
Chen Deng responded with a smile:
"If Sun Ce is not good enough, how can he succeed the Lu family, one of the four major families in Jiangdong, as the governor of Shanglujiang?"
"If Sun Ce had no ability, Jiangdong Army should have disappeared after Sun Jian's death. Why is it still standing?"
"Furthermore, my lord's hometown, Danyang County, belongs to Jiangdong, and he and Sun Ce are fellow Jiangdong residents. In my opinion, asking for help from him is better than asking for help from others."
Anyway, there is no other good solution. Let's treat a dead horse as a living horse.
Tao Qian no longer hesitated and wrote four letters on the spot according to Chen Deng's suggestion.
They sent people to Jizhou, Beihai and other places.
What he didn't know was that Sun Ce was quietly stationed at the border of Xuzhou.
Just waiting for this letter from him!
The letters for help sent to various places are still on the way at a fast pace.
Sun Ce saw the contents of the letter in advance.
Using this letter to open the way, Sun Ce led 8,000 soldiers into Xuzhou.
Head straight to Langya County!
Xiahou Dun has already captured five cities, which means he controls most of Langya County.
It can almost calm Cao Cao's anger.
What more bikes do you want?
It's time for Jiang Dongjun to show his true skills.
same moment.
Pingyuan County.
"Lord! Tao Qian has sent a request for help to all the princes. Our army can send troops!"
Chen Gong hurriedly conveyed the news to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei's hanging ears flickered back and forth due to excessive excitement.
A blush appeared on her fair face.
There was unconcealable excitement in his voice:
"Let's go!"
Soldiers and horses in Pingyuan County quickly gathered.
Tens of thousands of people lined up in a long queue and followed Liu Bei out of Pingyuan County.
Guan Yu held the Qinglong Yanyue Sword upside down, and Zhang Fei carried the Zhangba Snake Spear.
Two "ten thousand enemies", one on the left and one on the right, guard Liu Bei in the middle.
After Chen arrived, he escorted money, food, military pay, and dozens of carts of supplies, emptying the county's treasury.
You can see it.
Liu Bei had no intention of leaving any backup for himself.
After leaving the small Pingyuan County this time, he didn't think about coming back again.
put all one's eggs in one basket!
Stud!
The vast Xuzhou is Liu Bei’s ideal stage.
