Liu Bei did not expect that he would join forces with Sun Ce to capture Xuzhou.
After Yuan Shu's death, Yuan Shu's subordinates were killed and scattered. Yang Hong and Zhang Xun wanted to defect to Jiangdong Sun Ce, but they were intercepted by Liu Xun, the prefect of Shouchun, and all of them were captured.
Yuan Shu's cousin Yuan Yin, son-in-law Huang Yi and others were also frightened by Cao Cao's power and did not dare to stay in Shouchun. They carried Yuan Shu's coffin and led Yuan Shu's family and men and women to Hefei.
At this time, after Yuan Shu's death, Liu Xun took over Yuan Shu's power, with about 50,000 soldiers and horses, becoming the largest power in Yangzhou.
The end of March 198 AD.
Zhou Yu came up with a plan and asked Sun Ce to write a letter to Liu Xun, and persuaded Liu Xun with humble words and generous gifts to capture Shangliao. After Liu Xun's trip, he led his army to attack Shouchun, conquered Shouchun in one fell swoop, and occupied the entire Lujiang River.
Then he defeated Huang She (son of Huang Zu) who rescued Liu Xun.
Liu Biao was afraid that Sun Ce would lead his army to take revenge, so he hurriedly sent his nephew Liu Hu and Han Xi from Nanyang to lead a spear team of 5,000 people to support Huang Zu.
Sun Ce led Zhou Yu, Lu Fan, Cheng Pu, Sun Quan, Han Dang, Huang Gai and others to attack Huang Zu's army at the same time. In the end, Huang Zu was defeated and fled alone. A total of seven of his wives, concubines and children were captured by Sun Ce. Liu Hu and Han Xi together had 20,000 soldiers. The rest of his tribe were killed, and more than 10,000 people jumped into the water and drowned. Sun Ce captured more than 6,000 ships, and their property piled up like mountains.
The end of April, 198 AD.
Sun Ce marched eastward into Yuzhang and sent Yu Fan to persuade Hua Xin, the prefect of Yuzhang. Yu Fan took the order and entered the city. When he met Hua Xin, the prefect of Yuzhang, he explained his interests and Hua Xin surrendered.
From then on, Sun Ce occupied the entire Jiangdong, and his power was unprecedentedly powerful, with more than hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses. He became a prince in the east of the Yangtze River, eyeing the Central Plains and Liu Biao's Jingzhou land.
After Sun Ce occupied Jiangdong, he implemented benevolent policies and made the people live and work in peace and contentment. Just as Jiangdong was booming, news came from Guanzhong: the Southern Xiongnu Chanyu Huchuquan led an army of 100,000 troops to go south to Guanzhong; Cao Cao led an army of 100,000 troops and sent a letter to Guguan.
This news shocked Sun Ce.
Immediately beat the drums and gather the generals.
Now Sun Ce is the leader of a country, with an extraordinary bearing. His face is more majestic, and his voice is more cheerful and mature.
Looking at his confidants, Sun Ce said: "Jiangdong has been peaceful for a long time and has not yet been fully digested. However, there are changes in the north. We must not move. Please take a look."
When speaking, hand over the secret message.
After Zhou Yu read the secret letter, he lowered his eyes and began to think deeply. After everyone had read the contents of the letter, he had already made a calculation in his heart, and his eyes as deep as the starry sky shone with the light of wisdom.
Lu Su also had his own opinions.
Sun Ce asked: "Hu Chuquan led his army south, while Cao Cao went north to jointly attack Zhang Xiu. I guess Han Sui from Xiliang will never stand idly by. What do you think we should do?"
Lu Su spoke first: "My lord, Huchuquan's move south can be said to have affected the whole body. His own actions almost mobilized the actions of all the princes in the world. If Cao Cao marches westward to Hanguguan, Yuan Shao will definitely not sit idly by. When the time comes, , the entire Central Plains must be empty, and our army can take advantage of this opportunity to go north to seize Xuzhou and other places."
Sun Ce nodded.
Zhou Yu laughed elegantly after hearing this: "Zijing's views are consistent with mine! Although Yanzhou and Yuzhou are empty, Cao Cao must have counselors and strong generals to stay behind when he sends out the army. It is not easy to do so. Instead, he can unite with Qingzhou Liu Huangshu to attack Xuzhou from the north and the south. But Get the land of Xuzhou."
Everyone is the same.
Sun Ce nodded: "If we gain the land of Xuzhou, it will be a springboard for me from Jiangdong to the north in the future. Guarding along the river will protect our Jiangdong from danger, but it will also restrict our army from going north. Well... Zijing, you can go north." Contact Uncle Liu and make an appointment with him to attack Lu Bu."
"Here!"
Lu Su promised.
…
Qingzhou, Beihai City.
Lu Su's arrival caught Liu Bei by surprise.
Chen Deng first arranged for Lu Su to rest in the post house, while he hurriedly came to report the news to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei asked in surprise: "Zijing is Sun Ce's adviser. Why did you come to Qingzhou today?"
"I'm afraid he came for Xuzhou." Chen Deng guessed, "Now Huchuquan is going south to Guanzhong to mobilize Cao Cao and Yuan Shao to take military action. With such a good opportunity, Sun Ce can just take the opportunity to go north and seize part of Xuzhou."
"Yeah!" Liu Bei nodded.
Cao Cao marched westward to Hangu Pass, but he had no chance to interfere with Xuzhou's affairs. If he and Sun Ce joined forces to attack Lu Bu from the north and south, Xuzhou could be moved.
But the question is, how should Sun Ce allocate the land of Xuzhou?
Xuzhou has three kingdoms and two counties. The three kingdoms are: Langya Kingdom, Pengcheng Kingdom, and Xiapi Kingdom. The two counties are Donghai County and Guangling County.
Among them, Guangling County and Xiapi Kingdom are close to Sun Ce's territory, while Langya Kingdom, Pengcheng Kingdom and Donghai County are close to Liu Bei's own territory, but the area of Xiapi Kingdom and Guangling County is almost half of Xuzhou.
"Yuanlong, now that Sun Ce is here, how will we allocate the land of Xuzhou to him?"
Chen Deng laughed: "Of course I will cede Xiapi Kingdom and Guangling County to Sun Ce to show my sincerity."
"But..." Liu Bei was embarrassed, "Xiapi State and Guangling County occupy almost half of Xuzhou, and I can't take all of Xuzhou!"
Chen Dengfu laughed.
Liu Bei frowned and sighed, looking at Chen Deng: "Why is Yuanlong laughing?"
Chen Deng said with a smile: "Lord! Xuzhou has our foundation. Sun Ce can defend the east of the Yangtze River according to the danger of the Yangtze River. If he wants to occupy half of Xuzhou -" he shook his head and laughed, " - but not."
"Oh? Why is that?"
"Jiangdong is a land of plenty and is dominated by naval forces. When the navy reaches land, it loses its own advantage. After Lu Bu is defeated, a general can sneak in and lead the cavalry to attack, and they will surely capture Xiapi Kingdom and Guangling County. .”
"Oh!" Liu Bei was overjoyed, "I am just a fan of the authorities!"
After deciding on the strategy, Liu Bei immediately ordered a banquet and invited Lu Su to come to the banquet.
same.
Liu Bei had Liu Bei's plan, and Lu Su had Lu Su's plan.
When the two parties met, they first invited them to drink and were polite, then fell into a laughing silence.
Chen Dengxian broke the topic: "Zijing is not in Jiangdong to assist Wuchenghou, but he has come all the way to Qingzhou. What's the important matter?"
Lu Su cupped his fists and motioned to Liu Bei: "Uncle Emperor, now Huchuquan is leading his army south to attack Xuanhou, and Cao Cao is taking the opportunity to march westward to Hangu Pass to threaten Guanzhong. It is known to all the world that Xuanhou used the city as a betrothal to marry my lord's sister. Now, When Marquis Xuan is in trouble, how can my lord sit back and ignore it?"
"Oh!" Liu Bei smiled, "So, Marquis Wucheng is preparing to send troops to attack Yanzhou and Yuzhou?"
"No!"
Lu Su said: "My lord knows that he is not Cao Cao's opponent. Furthermore, if Cao Cao goes on an expedition, how can there be no generals in Yanzhou and Yuzhou left behind? But Lu Bu in Xuzhou is Cao Cao's canine. Defeating Lu Bu will definitely threaten Cao Cao and make him have to Return and surrender, this is a plan to encircle Wei and save Zhao."
"I see!"
Liu Bei and Chen Deng looked at each other and smiled.
"Well... But Lu Bu is quite brave, and Chen Gong is there to plot against him. It's hard for my lord to do it alone. I wonder if the emperor would be willing to join forces to fight together?"
"Lü Bu's untrustworthy person has been causing harm to the people of Xuzhou for a long time. He should be eliminated, but -" Liu Bei's tone changed, "-I wonder how to distribute the troops after Xuzhou is conquered?"
"Xiapi State and Guangling County border our army, and Xuzhou has two counties in the Three Kingdoms. We only need the land of one country and one county."
"good!"
Liu Bei stood up and said, "In this case, I will join forces with Wucheng Hou to send troops in May to attack Lu Bu."
"Thank you, uncle!"
Lu Su stood up and paid his respects: "If we attack like this, Xuzhou will definitely fall!"
Both sides laughed.
