In Xiaopei, after getting along for a period of time, Yu Yi gradually became familiar with Liu Bei's thoughts. In fact, he is a very moral person and has a special status, so some things are indeed unavoidable. Later, Liu Bei specifically talked to Yu Yi. , reached a consensus.
Regarding the battle between Cao Cao and Lu Bu, Yu Yi also specially sent people to collect intelligence and then analyze the situation.
These people actually quarreled because they had different judgments on the battle situation.
"I see how Lu Bu, a slave with a third surname, could be Cao Cao's opponent, but the strange thing is that Cao Cao failed in the first three games."
Zhang Fei said disdainfully.
Guan Yu argued: "Lü Bu is certainly brave but without strategy, but with Chen Gong as his adviser, we still don't know who will win."
Liu Bei smiled and said: "No matter what, the two of them have a truce now, but the food harvest will be abundant in the spring, so they may continue to fight."
Zhang Fei saw Yu Yi and remained silent, saying, "Fourth brother, what do you think?"
Yu Yi came back to his senses and said: "I think what you all said makes sense. I was thinking about a person I met when I went to deliver the letter."
This sentence aroused everyone's interest, and they all said: "Who is it?"
Yu Yi smiled and said: "A young counselor named Guo Jia."
Liu Bei looked solemn and said: "I seem to have heard of this man. It is said that he is a very powerful counselor in the Central Plains."
"Yes, my master also warned me and told me to be careful about this person."
Yuyi replied.
"What does he have to do with the war situation?"
Zhang Fei was a little confused.
Yu Yi smiled and said: "As Cao Cao's ace counselor, how could he let Cao Cao fail again and again?"
Liu Bei said: "Counsels are not omnipotent, and they always make mistakes."
Suddenly someone came from Xuzhou and told Tao Qian that he hoped Liu Bei and others would go to Xuzhou to discuss important matters.
So everyone entered Xuzhou with more than ten cavalrymen. Tao Qian was already ill in bed and had no way to come forward, so they could only meet in the bedroom.
Liu Bei did not expect that his condition would be so serious, so he quickly expressed his condolences.
Tao Qian reluctantly sat up and said: "This time I invited Mr. Xuande to come over, not for anything else, but because you have seen that I am very ill now and will drive to the west of Hexi soon. I hope you can The people of Xuzhou who can take pity on me, put the Han family's city as their priority, and receive the seal and ribbon of Xuzhou."
When Liu Bei heard that he still wanted to be humble, he said, "Don't you have two sons? Why don't you give them the seal and ribbon?"
Tao Qian replied: "My eldest son is a businessman, and my younger son is an ordinary person. They have no talent and cannot take on this important task. After my death, I hope you can teach them. They must not be allowed to take charge of Xuzhou." ah."
Liu Bei said: "How can I take on such a big responsibility by myself?"
Tao Qian said: "You have Yu Yi as your counselor. I will recommend another person. He is from Beihai. His surname is Sun, his given name is Qian, and his courtesy name is Gongyou. This person can be used for your work."
Then he turned to Mi Zhu and said, "Xuan Degong is a hero in this world, you should treat him well."
But at this time, Liu Bei still refused, and Tao Qian pointed at his heart and died.
The entire army in Xuzhou mourned, and then someone handed the seal and ribbon to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei still maintained his previous attitude. After the previous trials, Yu Yi didn't want to persuade him anymore and just waited and waited.
On the second day, the people of Xuzhou came. Many people knelt in front of Liu Bei and cried loudly: "If you cannot take charge of this state and county, we will not be able to feel at ease."
Guan Yu and Zhang Fei also tried to dissuade them again and again, but Yu Yi said: "In this case, Tao Qian has left, and you are expected to accept Xuzhou. If you refuse now, it will appear that you are ruthless. I think you You can take care of Xuzhou for the time being, and when his son comes, you can hand it back."
Liu Bei could only do this. He temporarily received the seal and ribbon of Xuzhou and managed Xuzhou, with Sun Qian and Mi Zhu as assistants and Chen Deng as the shogunate. Then he brought all Xiaopei's troops and horses into the city, and then announced that he had become the county magistrate of Xuzhou. information. On the other hand, Liu Bei arranged the funeral. Liu Bei personally took the sergeants, big and small, all dressed in mourning clothes, set up a sacrificial platform, and then buried Tao Qian on the bank of the Yellow River. Report the form left by Tao Qian to the court.
Cao Cao was in Juancheng at this time and also learned the news of Tao Qian's death. He felt much better immediately. However, he was very angry about Liu Bei taking over as Xuzhou Mu and said: "My hatred has not been fully avenged, but you haven't." Xuzhou can be captured with only a little effort! I must kill Liu Bei first, and then massacre Tao Qian's body to avenge my father's hatred."
So he sent an order to choose a good time to attack Xuzhou.
After hearing this, Xun Yu felt that it was not possible, so he advised him: "In the past, Emperor Gaozu of the Han Dynasty occupied Guanzhong, and Guangwu occupied Hanoi. They were able to conquer the world because of a solid foundation. If you advance, you can defeat the enemy, and if you retreat, you can hold on to the city. Although it is difficult at will, But it will eventually accomplish a great cause. The Ming Dynasty first took Yanzhou as its base, and He and Ji were battlegrounds for military strategists, so in the past, Hanoi was the most important place in Guanzhong. Now that you are planning to attack Xuzhou, even if you get it, it will be very difficult. It's difficult to garrison Xuzhou with too many troops. If you don't have too many, you're afraid of Lu Bu coming to attack. This is because there is no Yanzhou. If Xuzhou cannot be defeated and the rear cannot be stabilized, then where should the stronghold be? Although Tao Qian died But Liu Bei is still guarding Xuzhou, and I heard that the people in Xuzhou love him very much, and will definitely help Liu Bei defend Xuzhou. At this time, Duke Ming abandoned Yanzhou out of hatred and attacked Xuzhou. This was abandoning the big in favor of the small, putting the cart before the horse. , trading a safe situation for a dangerous situation, I hope you can think carefully about it."
Cao Cao said: "In these days, the army is very short of food. It is not a good idea for us to stay here for a long time."
Xun Yu said, "It's better to develop to the east and let the army eat the food of Runan and Yingchuan. Aren't there still some remnants of the Yellow Turban Army, He Yi and Huang Shao? They have been looting everywhere for a long time. There must be a lot of gold, silk and food." , and these bandits have very little knowledge, and the strength of the troops is seriously insufficient. They are just a pile of loose sand. It is easy to defeat them. We will take their food to nourish our troops. Moreover, in this way, the court will be very happy, and it is also in compliance with God's will. , lay the foundation for Ming Gong."
Xun Yu's suggestion hit the mark, and Cao Cao was very happy, so he agreed. He left Xiahou Dun and Cao Ren to guard some key points in Juan City, personally led his soldiers to attack Chen Di in the east, and then followed Xun Yu's plan to attack the Yellow Turban Army. The remaining party attacked.
After they knew that Cao Cao had arrived, they all led their soldiers to fight and met at Yangshan. There were many bandits at that time, but they were all lone gangsters who had no training at all, did not understand formations, and did not form ranks. Cao Cao ordered the crossbowmen to shoot, and then asked Dian Wei to take action himself.
