News of the army's advance quickly reached Cao Cao, who hurriedly summoned his advisers and generals to defend against the enemy. When Guan Yu heard about this, he thought it was an opportunity to go into battle to kill the enemy and repay Cao Cao's kindness, so he went to find Cao Cao. He said: "I heard that the prime minister has raised an army and hopes to appoint me as the front department!" Cao Cao smiled and said: "I still don't dare to trouble the general. I will definitely need your help in something in the future. I will invite you again when the time comes."
Guan Yu nodded, said nothing more, and left.
The news of Xuchang's dispatch of troops spread in the city, and the servants discussed it. It soon reached the ears of the two sisters-in-law. After Guan Yu returned, the two sisters-in-law came to Guan Yu and asked, "Uncle will also come with you this time." Are you sending troops? I wonder if there is any news about Uncle Liu Huang?"
Guan Yu was outside the room and said, "I haven't heard from Big Brother yet."
After Guan Yu left, the two sisters-in-law were in pain in the room and said: "I haven't heard from my husband for such a long time. It must be bad luck. Besides, my second uncle may know something and is afraid that we will worry too much, so he keeps it hidden."
There was a lot of crying. After hearing the sound, an old soldier accompanying him outside knew that it was from the two sisters-in-law, so he called outside the door and said: "Madam, please stop crying. I have received news that the master is still alive and has defected." Yuan Shao."
The lady was surprised and asked, "How did you know such important news?"
The old soldier said: "I followed General Guan on the expedition. This matter was told to me by the soldiers on the battlefield. It is not a secret."
The two sisters-in-law were very angry and immediately asked their servants to find Guan Yu and scolded him: "The emperor treated you well and did not let you down. Now that you have received favors from Cao Cao, you are ungrateful. Why don't you tell me the real situation? Why?" ?”
Guan Yu then told the truth and said: "I actually know that my eldest brother is with Yuan Shao in Hebei. I don't dare to let my two sisters-in-law know first. This is because I am afraid that someone will leak the news. This matter needs to be discussed in the long run and cannot be achieved immediately."
Mrs. Gan said: "This matter needs to be handled urgently, and you still need to take it to heart."
After Guan Yu left, he felt bad in his heart. Although he talked about it every time and left as soon as there was news about Liu Bei, it was still difficult to really take this step. What was difficult was that there should be an explanation for Cao Cao.
The news about Liu Bei in Hebei was discovered by Yu Jin. He knew that the matter was of great importance, so he reported it to Cao Cao personally.
Cao Cao knew that some things were unavoidable, so he asked Zhang Liao to find out what Guan Yu meant. So Zhang Liao went and saw Guan Yu sitting there alone.
After Zhang Liao entered, he congratulated Guan Yu and said: "I heard about Xuande on the battlefield, and he is at Yuan Shao's place in Hebei, so I came to congratulate you."
Guan Yu said: "I have received news about my eldest brother, but I can't meet him. How can I be happy about it?"
Zhang Liao said: "How does your friendship with Liu Bei compare with the relationship between us?"
Guan Yu said: "You and I are friends, and Liu Bei and I are friends, brothers, and even ministers. How can we compare them?"
Zhang Liao said: "Then Liu Bei is in Hebei now. Do you want to leave right now?"
Guan Yu said: "The Prime Minister also promised me before. I hope you will not break your promise. I hope you will tell the Prime Minister what I mean."
Zhang Liao knew that Guan Yu couldn't keep him, so he didn't say anything more. After returning, he told Cao Cao. Cao Cao had expected all this. Cao Cao said: "It doesn't matter, I will naturally have a way to keep him."
Cao Cao personally led an army of 150,000 soldiers and divided it into three groups. On the way, he received urgent documents from Liu Yan many times. In response to this situation, Cao Cao personally led 50,000 soldiers to Baima and camped against the mountains. , he saw Yan Liang leading Yuan Shao's former army on the mining plain, numbering as many as 100,000, forming a formation with a formidable momentum.
Cao Cao was a little shocked. He turned back to look at Song Xian, Lu Bu's old general, and said, "I heard from Yuan Shao earlier that Yan Liang is a famous general in Hebei and has outstanding martial arts. I heard that you are also a fierce general under Lu Bu. Now go and join Yan Liang." war."
After being ordered to general, Song Xian himself wanted to show off, so he mounted his gun and rushed out of the formation. Yan Lianghengdao immediately stood in front of him to greet him. When he saw someone challenging him to a duel, he was extremely happy. When he met him, they fought together. , after less than three rounds, he raised his sword and killed Song Xian in front of the battle.
Cao Cao was surprised: "He is indeed a brave general!"
Wei Xu had a better relationship with Song Xian. When he saw his companion being killed, he was very angry and said, "Kill my friend, please let me take revenge!"
Cao Cao nodded in agreement, so Wei Xu took a spear and rode out to fight, yelling at Yan Liang in front of the battle. Yan Liang was too lazy to talk nonsense. After just one round, the two of them were killed by Yan Liang with a knife on the head.
Cao Cao saw that the situation was not right, but he was not resigned to it and said, "Who else is willing to give it a try?"
Xu Huang responded. This time he fought with Yan Liang for a longer time, but he only lasted twenty rounds, and then he couldn't fight and fled back. All the generals were afraid, so Cao Cao had to withdraw his troops and leave, taking Yan Liang with him. The troops left.
Cao Cao was depressed when he saw the two generals being killed by Yan Liang in front of the formation.
At this time Cheng Yu came in and said: "I recommend to the prime minister a person who can defeat Yan Liang."
Cao Cao became more energetic after hearing this and asked, "Who is the person you recommended?"
Cheng Yu said: "This person must be Guan Yu."
Cao Cao sighed: "Actually, I have thought about it, but I am afraid that he will leave after he has done something good."
Cheng Yu said: "As long as Liu Bei is here, Guan Yu will definitely leave. Just imagine if we let Guan Yu defeat Yuan Shao's army, Yuan Shao will definitely question Liu Bei and then kill him. When Liu Bei is dead, will Guan Yu leave?"
When Cao Cao heard this, he thought the plan was very good and was very happy, so he sent people to find Guan Yu.
Before Guan Yu left, he went to see his two sisters-in-law. The second sister-in-law said, "Uncle, when I go this time, I can also inquire about some news about the emperor's uncle and make some preparations for his departure later."
So Guan Yu left, carrying the Qinglong Yanyue Sword, mounted the red rabbit horse, followed the leader, and came to the white horse to meet Cao Cao.
Cao Cao described the current situation and said: "Yan Liang is superb in martial arts. He just killed two of my generals. He was really brave. I have no choice but to invite you to come and discuss."
Guan Yu didn't know the situation, so he said: "Please let me observe first."
So Cao Cao bought some drinks and treated them with each other. Suddenly, it was reported that Yan Liang came to challenge. Cao Cao took Guan Yu to Tushan to watch. Cao Cao and Guan Yu sat together, while the other generals stood aside.
Cao Cao pointed to Yan Liang's troops at the foot of the mountain. They had clear flags, guns and knives, and were orderly and majestic. He said to Guan Yu: "The people and horses of Hebei are extremely majestic."
Guan Yu smiled and touched his beard and said: "In my opinion, they are just a bunch of chickens and dogs."
