Cao Cao and Liu Bei were chatting while walking. Cao Cao had a deeper understanding of Liu Bei. Looking at the words Liu Bei said, he did not mention any favors to Cao Cao, but he revealed Liu Bei's benevolence in every aspect.
In fact, Liu Bei came to Yanzhou because he had nowhere to go, but the Liu Bei in front of him stood on the basis of righteousness, as if he came to save the people of Yanzhou from dire straits. If these grains and grass could not reach the hands of the people, It was not Liu Bei's fault, but Cao Mengde's fault.
Cao Cao was also in trouble and couldn't tell. He couldn't refute Liu Bei's words because he didn't have the confidence now.
"I have heard about Xuande's reputation for benevolence and righteousness for a long time. When I saw him today, the rumors were indeed true. Cao is here to thank Xuande on behalf of the people of Yanzhou.
However, Xuande, now Yanzhou is severely affected by the disaster. We, the people of Yanzhou, are in a difficult situation. Xuande has nearly 50,000 hu of grain, but Xuande’s army is only 20,000. Cao Cao dares to ask Xuande if he can increase the amount by 10,000. Dendrobium grain, help me in Yanzhou to overcome this difficulty?
Fuck it, please. "
Liu Bei was in trouble now. Most of his 50,000 grains were funded by the Mi family. However, now that Cao Cao said these things, he could neither accept nor accept them. This made him very uncomfortable.
At this time, Zhang Fei was about to speak, but Liu Bei stared back.
Liu Bei then helped Cao Cao up and his voice was touching.
"Brother Meng De, why is this necessary? These grains and grasses are all borrowed from the Mi family. Since Brother Meng De needs them, I can just add another ten thousand grains. At worst, Bei owes the Mi family a huge favor."
At this time, Jian Yong followed Liu Bei and started crying together.
"My lord, in order to save these grains, my officers and soldiers often don't have enough to eat. Now, my lord, what should I do with these men?"
Jian Yong cried and winked at Guan Yu and Zhang Fei. Zhang Fei then howled, but it was extremely harsh and unpleasant. Guan Yu couldn't save face, so he had to pretend not to see it.
At this time Liu Bei turned back to look at Jian Yong.
"Xianhe, stop talking. It's me, Liu Bei, and I'm sorry for them. They risked their lives for me and thought so much of me. I'm ashamed of myself.
But now that Meng and De are begging each other, how can Bei refuse? There can be no further talk of constitutional harmony. "
Cao Cao looked at Liu Bei and the others and wanted to curse them. If he really dared to ask Liu Bei for food and spread the word, his reputation would be really bad.
Liu Bei came to him and offered him 10,000 grains of grain without saying a word, but Cao Cao was still not satisfied and kept asking for more. Moreover, Liu Bei had saved all these by frugality himself. If word of this spread, Cao Cao would still ask for it. What happened?
Cao Cao knew that it would only further expand Liu Bei's reputation, and even if he added 10,000 grains, he would not be able to completely survive this crisis.
"Xuande, listen to Cao Cao, it's me, Meng Lang. Xuande can give you ten thousand grains. If you use it sparingly, you can get through it for a while. There is no need to use it anymore.
Xuande doesn't need to say any more. Let's go back to the house first. Cao has prepared some drinks and is waiting for Xuande to come and have a drink. "
An overt and covert confrontation between the two ended with Liu Bei winning for the time being, and Liu Bei's victory only allowed him to spend 10,000 less grains, and did not receive any other benefits.
At the banquet, after the atmosphere rose, Cao Cao asked Liu Bei.
"Xuande, now Yuan Shu has sent Ji Ling to continue to attack Xuzhou, and Lu Bu has sent troops to Lingxian. In addition, Lu Bu's men have also sent troops to Mount Tai and Langya. Now Lu Bu's troops in Xiapi are not many. .
I don’t know Xuande, do you have any ideas? "
After Cao Cao finished speaking, everyone looked over. Even Guan Yu was a little moved, especially Zhang Fei, who was trembling a little. This was excitement and excitement, but it was temporarily suppressed by him.
Liu Bei took his time and spoke slowly.
"Brother Meng De, what happened in Xuzhou is that the preparation skills are inferior to others. Now that he has returned to Marquis Lu Wen, I only hope that Marquis Lu Wen can treat the people of Xuzhou well. After all, the people of Xuzhou are in a difficult situation. Now they are attacked by Yuan Gongliu. .
Regarding Xuzhou, Bei had no unreasonable thoughts. He only hoped that the world could restore peace and prosperity as soon as possible and that the great Han Dynasty could regain its former glory. "
After Liu Bei's words fell, Cao Cao smiled. Xun Yu, underneath, was both appreciative and wary of Liu Bei, while Cheng Yu and others were increasingly wary of Liu Bei.
Cao Cao took a sip of wine and then spoke again.
"Xuande's wish, Cao, I deeply admire. However, Xuande knows that in today's troubled times, if you want to restore peace and prosperity and restore the glory of the Han Dynasty, you need strong strength to complete it. Only with strong strength can you defeat the princes of the world one by one. Only after defeat and reunification can the peaceful and prosperous age be achieved.
Now that Xuande can't defeat Guan and Zhang, and has only 20,000 soldiers, how can he realize his ambition? Xuzhou is the only one that belongs to Xuande, and Lu Bu just took it when Xuande was unprepared. Just Xuzhou.
Now there is this God-given opportunity, which is the opportunity for Xuande to re-enter Xuzhou. By then, Xuande can not only increase his strength, but also govern a state, so that the people of Xuzhou will no longer face the current difficulties.
The people of Xuzhou are all looking forward to Xuande's departure. Could Xuande have the heart to abandon the people of Xuzhou? "
After Cao Cao finished speaking, Liu Bei was completely lost in thought. He was not thinking about how to capture Xuzhou, but how to refute what Cao Cao said. In Liu Bei's eyes, Cao Cao was using him as a spearman.
When Guan Yu and Zhang Fei below heard Cao Cao's words, Zhang Fei took the lead and couldn't help it anymore.
"Brother, what he said is true. This Xuzhou belongs to my eldest brother. Now that we have the opportunity, it would be a pity not to take Xuzhou back!"
After Zhang Fei finished speaking, Cao Cao's smile became even stronger, but Liu Bei suddenly turned his head, his expression extremely serious and heavy.
"Yide! Stop talking nonsense!"
After Liu Bei said this, Guan Yu immediately grabbed Zhang Fei.
"Yide, brother has his own opinions, we will follow him, don't talk nonsense!"
Zhang Fei had no choice but to sit down, but he looked extremely irritable.
Liu Bei was about to speak when Cao Cao's voice came first.
"Xuande, Yide's words are reasonable. Xuande must also know that Cao and Lu Bu have a great feud and are sworn in. If Xuande takes back Xuzhou this time, Cao will definitely help him with all his strength!
Given such an opportunity, if I don't do something, damn, I won't be able to sleep or eat well!
Xuande, at this time, only you and I can be honest with each other, and we can have a way out. That Ji Ling man, Xuande must also know, how can he be Lu Bu's opponent?
Although I hate Lu Bu very much in my heart, I have to say that this guy is remarkable in military skills. He also charged into my army formation of more than 10,000 people on a single horse and injured my right shoulder, which shows his bravery.
Once Lu Bu defeats Yuan Shu and sends troops to Yanzhou, where should you and I go?
Although the world is big, there is no room for you and me. The only way out is for us to seize the opportunity and capture Xuzhou.
When the time comes, you will occupy Xuzhou, Cao will occupy Yanzhou, and then you and I will send troops to the areas of Yu and Yang. After we become stronger, we will be able to realize what Xuande wants in his heart, just around the corner.
Now the people of Xuzhou, and even the people of Yangzhou in the future, are waiting for Xuande. Xuande has such ambitions and cannot abandon them. "
