Besides, Cao Cao did not only attack Qingzhou, but also attacked Xuzhou at the same time. Of course, he knew that he did not have the ability to mobilize large-scale troops now, but attacking the princes does not necessarily require using troops? Using the high IQ of his advisers to engage in conspiracy and tricks on the princes and use some tricks, this is also a type of attack, and not sending troops to hurt the enemy is the highest level in military tactics.

In Cao Cao's official residence, civil officials and military generals gathered together, especially counselors. Cao Cao first said: "Liu Bei's troops stationed in Xuzhou and led the governor of Xuzhou. He had the help of the brave general Zhang Fei and Guan Yu brothers. In addition, Xuzhou has always been rich and has sufficient food and money. It is not worth underestimating. Now Lu Bu's 25th century has also defected to Liu Bei and stationed troops in Xiaopei. Once Lu Bu and Liu Bei join forces and lead troops to attack us at the same time, it will be difficult to deal with. This is also our biggest concern. We must find a way to solve this problem first. Do you all think of any tricks to eliminate this addiction?"

Xu Zhu, the close general next to Lao Cao, immediately said, "Lord, as long as you give me 50,000 elite soldiers, I will definitely be able to kill the heads of Liu Bei and Lu Bu. What's the scary thing about the little Liu Bei? Then Lu Bu is our defeated general. I will definitely succeed."

Xun Yu laughed after hearing this and said, "General Xu, you are brave, there is nothing to say, but you don't know how to use strategies, and you won't plot against people's hearts. That's all. Now Xuchang has just been settled and the government has just been established. There are many ministers in the court who are not convinced. Some of them are sarcastic and sarcastic, making small moves. Our energy is to prevent changes in the court, and it is even more unsuitable to use troops at this time. Besides, we lack food and grass, and we do not have the ability to use large-scale military operations. As for dealing with Liu Bei and Lu Bu? I have a plan to eliminate Xuzhou's addiction."

When Cao Cao heard this, he immediately said, "Wen Ruo has any good plans? Tell me out quickly."

Xun Yu looked up at Cao Cao and said, "My lord, it is a strategy for two tigers to compete for food. Now, although Liu Bei controls Xuzhou and is honored as Xuzhou's governor, it has not been recognized by the court and the emperor. The lord can ask the emperor to issue an order to appoint Liu Bei as Xuzhou governor. In this way, Liu Bei will be justified, and will be grateful to the lord, and will listen to the emperor's words. At the same time, he secretly compiled a letter in the tone of the emperor, asking Liu Bei to find a way to kill Lu Bu. If this matter is successful, Liu

Bei would not have assisted Lu Bu, a fierce general and counselor Chen Gong. Liu Bei's subordinates only Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's two brothers, so that would not be a big deal. The three brothers were all unscheming. The lord could send troops to take Xuzhou at any time in the future. If this matter was not successful, then Lu Bu would definitely kill Liu Bei. Even if he could not kill him, he would still make Liu Bei and Lu Bu suspicious and achieve a disagreement. This is the strategy of two tigers competing for food. Success does not do us any harm."

After hearing this, Cheng Yu immediately said, "Lord, Wen Ruo's plan is very good. He can weaken Liu Bei's strength without bloodshed. As long as Liu Bei loses Lu Bu and Chen Gong, with the ability of his three brothers, even with the support of Xuzhou's money and grain, he can't jump up. The lord can take Xuzhou into his pocket at any time."

After hearing this, Xun You said, "Wenruo's plan is feasible. Although it cannot deceive Chen Gong's eyes, it can also achieve the role of divisiveness and differentiation between Liu Bei and Lu Bu. As long as they each have suspicion in their hearts, sooner or later they will turn against each other."

After hearing this, Cao Cao burst into laughter. His joy was so unspeakable. Cao Cao didn't miss it for a moment. He immediately stood up and walked towards the palace, and asked the young emperor for Liu Bei's appointment in time. The young emperor dared not to listen. Now that the whole court was actually controlled by Lao Cao. If he didn't obey, he would be subject to restrictions at any time, and he would even lose his life. He could only say whatever Cao Cao said, and he didn't dare to say a word of resistance.

Cao Cao received the letter of appointment to Liu Bei, and appointed Liu Bei as General of the East, Marquis of Yichengting, and the governor of Xuzhou, and accompanied a secret letter to kill Lu Bu. He immediately sent his confidant to Xuzhou to pass the imperial edict.

However, Liu Bei was in Xuzhou and had nothing to do all day long. Apart from fighting on the belly of a beautiful woman, there was nothing else to do. The internal affairs were handled by Chen Deng, Chen Gui, Zhao Yu and others, and the military affairs were controlled by Zhang Fei and Guan Yu. Usually, the three brothers only ate and drank together, and even developed to eating, living together, and having sex with each other, and being more close than their brothers. Life was also leisurely and contented, and it was like being a small county magistrate in the past, so he had such great power.

Originally, Liu Bei heard in Xuzhou that the emperor moved to Yuzhou and established the capital in Xuchang, and was about to submit a memorial to congratulate him. Suddenly, he heard that it was the emperor's messenger who came to Xuzhou. Liu Bei immediately led Xuzhou civil and military officials out of the city to welcome the emperor's messenger into Xuzhou City.

After entering the Xuzhou Prefecture, he immediately put in incense to thank the emperor for his grace. Liu Bei immediately knelt down and buckled the yellow cloth to thank the emperor for his grace. Of course, Liu Bei was extremely happy after hearing the imperial edict. After all, he had no title for so long. Although he actually controlled Xuzhou, he had never been recognized by the court and the emperor. Now he was finally appointed by the emperor. Now he was legitimate to control Xuzhou. People in the world would no longer dare to say that they had possessed Xuzhou privately. If the surrounding princes did not have a suitable reason, they would not easily attack Xuzhou.

Although Liu Bei was happy, he still did not forget to hold a banquet to entertain the emperor's envoy who came to announce the imperial edict. During the meal, the emperor's envoy said to Liu Bei: "Mr. Liu, you have to be given an important task by the emperor now, so you must do the emperor well and do things in the court. Do you know? For your appointment, many ministers in the court held objections. They said that your fame was not enough, and the long rainbow was too high and too fast. But General Cao strongly recommended you in front of the emperor. General Cao took your appointment alone. You must repay General Cao's kindness in the future. Otherwise, how will the people in the world judge you?"

After Liu Bei heard this, he dared not listen. He immediately expressed his loyalty to the envoy. He would never forget General Cao's kindness for his support. He would just tell him what he had to do in the future. He would definitely repay General Cao's kindness for his promotion. He would then send someone to thank General Cao and others for his flattery.

When the envoy who sent the order heard this, he immediately stood up and called Liu Bei to a secret room, took out the secret letter written by Cao Cao to him and handed it to Liu Bei. After reading it, Liu Bei thought about the film and said, "Sir, this matter is too sudden. After the banquet ends, let Guan Yu and I discuss it, and then reply. What does this look like?"

After hearing this, the envoy who sent the order said, "Okay, Lord Liu, you have to seize the opportunity to make an appointment. As long as this matter is done, your future will be unlimited."

After the banquet, the envoy moved to the inn. The three brothers Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei immediately discussed Cao Cao's secret letter. After seeing it, Zhang Fei said, "Brother, this Lu Bu is really not a good person. Now Cao Cao wants me to execute him, which is legitimate. Besides, this is also the meaning of the court. Let's do as it is said in the secret letter."

Guan Yu said: "Brother, I always feel that Cao Cao has not had any good intentions, but I can't figure out the mystery of what he means. We should be careful, it's better not to be Cao Cao's gun."

After hearing this, Liu Bei said, "The second brother is right. Lu Bu has come to like each other only when he is dead. If we kill him now, it will be a great injustice and will be scolded by the people of the world."

After hearing this, Zhang Fei said, "Brother, it's hard to be a good person, but I always think it's not good for Lu Bu to stay in Xuzhou. Sooner or later, something will happen. It's better to get rid of future troubles as soon as possible to avoid chaos in the future."

After discussing for a long time, Liu Bei and his three brothers did not think of any countermeasures. Each of them could not convince anyone and each made sense. Later, there was no way, so Liu Bei sent someone to call Chen Deng, Chen Gui and Zhao Yu to study together.

Chen Deng is a great man. In history, it has been recorded that he is very talented and good at making suggestions. He is also very knowledgeable about military strategy and strategy. He can be regarded as a first-class celebrity. Although he cannot reach a super strategist, his ability is undeniable. Even Cao Cao was tricked by him, but he can imagine how good Chen Deng's level is.

Chen Deng's father Chen Gui was also very scheming. With his plan, the Chen family was smooth sailing in Xuzhou and never suffered any harm. He was also very strategic and even more insidious and cunning. He never told others about his own thoughts, and it was all behind the scenes, which made people unable to guard against them.

Zhao Yu is also a famous scholar in Xuzhou and a big clan in Xuzhou. Although his strategy is not very good, his internal affairs ability is still good and his influence in Xuzhou is also very large. If you want to gain a foothold in Xuzhou, you must have a good relationship with Zhao Yu and Chen Gui, otherwise it will be difficult to move forward.

After Chen Deng, Chen Gui and Zhao Yu came, they read the secret letter written by Cao Cao to Liu Bei. Chen Deng first said: "Sir, although I think Lu Bu cannot be kept, otherwise there will be trouble in the future. However, Cao Cao asked the adults to kill Lu Bu in this secret letter, which was a plan for two tigers to compete for food. The purpose was to kill Lu Bu or Lu Bu to harm him. No matter which situation happened, it would be beneficial to Cao Cao. Even if this plan failed, it would also create a gap between the adults and Lu Bu and achieve a disagreement. As for what to do, you have to make your own decisions and no one dares to make up your mind."

After hearing this, Zhao Yu said, "Sir, Yun Long is right. You have to decide this matter yourself. We will support you in any decision you make and will stand on your side."

Chen Gui glanced at Liu Bei and said, "Sir, this is Cao Cao's concern that you and Lu Bu will join forces to deal with him. This is to dismantle your strength. Although Lu Bu is not under the management of the general, he is in the same place as you. If you are in harmony, Xuzhou will be stable, and if you are divided, Xuzhou will be dangerous. Master, think twice."
Chapter completed!