The next day, Liu Bei sent away the emperor envoy sent by Cao Cao, sent a memorial to express his gratitude to Cao Cao, expressing his gratitude for his support, and he would repay him if he had the opportunity in the future. As for the killing of Lu Bu, he only said in the letter that he would plan and execute it later. The time is not yet ripe and there is no good chance to get a phone call. After the envoy returned to Xuchang, he reported to Cao that Liu Bei did not kill Lu Bu.

After listening to the envoy's report, Cao Cao said to Xun Yu: "Wenruo, Liu Bei was not deceived and was not trapped. He and Lu Bu are still in a solid manner. This is a troublesome thing for us. The alliance between the two of them is too threatening to us. What else can we do to make them turn against each other?"

After hearing this, Cheng Yu rushed to say, "Lord, such a good plan would not be successful. Liu Bei was not deceived, which means that there is a master in Xuzhou by Liu Bei; and Lu Bu has Chen Gong by his side to help him. Otherwise, how could he see through the abilities of Liu Bei and Lu Bu?"

Xun You said: "Lord, I heard that Chen Deng from Xuzhou, Chen Yuanlong is a famous scholar in Xuzhou. He has a very high IQ and is very scheming. He has read classics, history, and has learned everything from military strategy. It is probably because of this person who has seen through the strategy. However, although the strategy did not achieve the expected goal, it also played a role in alienating Liu Bei and Lu Bu. They are not working together now, and they have a gap in their hearts, which is also a good thing for us."

After listening to Cao Cao's words, Xun Yu thought for a while and said, "Lord, I have another plan, called the strategy of driving the wolf and swallowing the tiger, which will definitely succeed this time."

After hearing this, Cao Cao asked, "Wenruo, what is this plan? Tell me out and listen to how to implement it."

Xun Yu smiled and said, "Lord, you can secretly send someone to Shouchun to reveal the news to Yuan Shu, which is said that Liu Bei secretly submitted a secret report to the court, secretly reported that Yuan Shu was extremely licentious, levying taxes from the people, forcing the women everywhere to harm the local area, and letting the people in his jurisdiction live in dire straits. Now he secretly asked the emperor to issue an order to conquer Nanjun. Yuan Shu was originally a person with little talent, low wisdom, greedy for cheapness, and stubbornness. He relied on the power of the original family and the power of the three kings of the four generations. If Yuan was once

When Shu heard that Liu Bei wanted to steal his Nanjun, he would inevitably be angry and raise troops to attack Liu Bei. The lord asked the emperor to issue an imperial edict to Liu Bei, ordering Liu Bei to lead his troops to attack Yuan Shu. Liu Bei knew that it was the lord's plan, but he dared not to act in violation of the will. In this way, Yuan Shu and Liu Bei would definitely fight. Lu Bu, who had lived in Xiaopei for a long time, had a wolf's ambition, had no credibility, and had benevolence and righteousness. Then he would miss the empty opportunity of Xuzhou and would definitely send troops to attack Liu Bei's Xuzhou. This is the whole content of the plan to drive the wolf and swallow the tiger."

After hearing this, Liu Ye said, "Lord, Wen Ruo's plan is wonderful, which can help us weaken the strength of Yuan Shu, Liu Bei and Lu Bu without spending one soldier and one foot, and achieve the effect of killing three birds with one stone."

After hearing this, Xu You also said, "Lord, Wen Ruo's plan to drive away the wolf and swallow the tiger is feasible. I'm sure Yuan Shu will not be able to see through it. And once he heard that Liu Bei was going to steal his territory, it would be more painful than cutting his flesh. He would definitely be furious and even raise troops to attack Liu Bei first. Liu Bei was a hypocrite, claiming to be a descendant of the royal family. He received the emperor's edict. If he dared to disobey, it would be a detriment to his name as a loyal minister. Such an anti-order to the emperor would never do."

After hearing this, Cao Cao was very comfortable and was very satisfied with the abilities of Xun Yu and his advisers. Cao Cao immediately arranged someone to go to Yuan Shu in Shouchun. The next day, Cao Cao went to the palace and asked the emperor for an edict to Liu Bei. The young emperor did not dare to ask too much, so he had to do whatever he said, and the phoenix who dared to provoke Lao Cao had his life in his hands. Cao Cao received the emperor's edict and sent someone to Xuzhou.

However, Liu Bei's three brothers were in Xuzhou and their lives were very comfortable. Suddenly, they heard that the emperor's envoys were coming again, so they did not dare to neglect them. They personally led their civil and military officials out of the city to greet them. After entering the city, they arrived at the government office, and the envoys read out the emperor's edict, which of course was to ask Liu Bei to send troops to attack Yuan Shu.

After hearing this, Liu Bei did not dare to resist. After all, this was the emperor's imperial edict, so he had to accept the emperor's imperial edict, otherwise it would be a crime of resisting the emperor. Then he sent the emperor's envoy back first, and the specific thing to do must be discussed carefully.

Liu Bei summoned the civil and military officials from Xuzhou to study what should we do? In fact, those who have some ability under his command are Chen Gui and Chen Deng, the two fathers and sons of Chen Yu; while Zhao Yu, Sun Gan and Jian Yong have some strategy, but giving advice is not their strengths. Their strengths are internal affairs and diplomacy; what can Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, Cao Bao, Xu Dan, Zhang Lie and others have ideas? Zhang Fei and Guan Yu can fight fiercely and are not good at conspiracy; Cao Bao, Xu Dan, Zhang Lie are even a group of people who are brave and have no courage, and have no intelligence. Of course, Cao Bao is also a big family in Xuzhou, and his influence in Xuzhou is also very huge.

Chen Dengnian Liu Bei glanced at him. Seeing Liu Bei's stupidity, he had no idea. He didn't study and did not study. He ate, lived and prostituted together all day. The most unbearable thing was hypocrisy and good reputation, especially the three killing stunts: one blow, two cry, three kneeling, it was really unbearable. Sun Gan defeated Liu Bei's three killing skills and finally followed Liu Bei.

Chen Deng said: "Sir, this should be Cao Cao's conspiracy again. He wants to use the emperor's edict to weaken your strength and Yuan Shu. He is raising his energy and waiting for you to defeat and get the best of your own. This strategy is very insidious."

After hearing this, Sun Gan said, "Lord, Yun Long is right. This must be Cao Cao's conspiracy. We don't need to pay attention to it. This is not only to treat us as a gun, but also to weaken our army's strength before taking advantage."

Liu Bei sighed and said, "I also know that this is Cao Cao's plan, but there is any way. After all, the emperor's orders dare not violate it, otherwise he would be charged with disobeying the orders. Then Cao Cao would have an excuse to ask the emperor to issue an order to let other princes attack our Xuzhou. By then, we will be even more passive and even surrounded by enemies."

After seeing Liu Bei, Sun Gan said, "My lord, even if you want to send troops according to the order, you must first arrange the people guarding Xuzhou. This is a careless person. If Xuzhou is in a mistake, there is no place to settle down. It's better to seek self-protection first and then consider how many troops to send. This is safer."

Chen Gui said slowly: "Sir, Gongyou is right. Lu Bu from Xiaopei is a trustless person, and he is even more despicable and shameless. Be careful. Once Xuzhou is empty, then Lu Bu is really likely to bring troops to rob Xuzhou."

Liu Bei looked up at Zhang Fei, Guan Jiwei said, "Who among my two brothers can lead troops to defend the city?"

After hearing this, Zhang Fei immediately said, "Brother, I will lead the troops to fight with you."

After hearing this, Guan Yu immediately said, "Brother, I am willing to lead troops to defend this city. Even if Lu Bu comes, I can't get any advantage. If other princes come to invade, I will make Xuzhou as stable as Mount Tai. Let the third brother lead the troops to fight with him."

After hearing this, Liu Bei shook his head and said, "Second brother, how can this work? I will study the combat plan with you sooner or later, and arrange troops and other marchings and wars. I will leave you. The people guarding the city will discuss it again, and you will definitely not work."

Zhang Fei was stunned when he heard this, "Brother, don't you want me to defend the city?" He said clearly, why not make trouble. "Brother, since you said that, let me guard the city and let me accompany you to lead the troops to issue a certificate."

After hearing this, Liu Bei shook his head and said seriously: "Third brother, you have the ability to defend the city. You have no control over drinking all day long. You often stop drunk. After getting drunk, you often whip your soldiers. How can you defend the city when you are drunk all day? Even if the enemy invades, you are still in the drunken village. Besides, you are rough-minded, do things in a rash manner, and don't listen to other people's opinions. You are self-righteous. Don't worry, you will defend the city. If the city is lost, what should we do? Where can we settle down? Maybe you can only wander around the end of the world."

In fact, Liu Bei also hoped that Zhang Fei would guard the city, but he was afraid that he would miss things after drinking, so he gave him some excitement and beat the drums. Liu Bei knew Zhang Fei's character well and knew that Zhang Fei was very loyal and righteous. As long as he agreed, he would definitely abide by it without fail, but Zhang Fei had to make a promise by himself, otherwise it would be useless.

After hearing this, Zhang Fei knew that it was his elder brother Liu Bei who was plotting against him. He just thought that he should share some burden for his elder brother. He said loudly without even thinking about it: "Don't worry, brother, I will never drink again from today, and I will not beat the soldiers under my command. I will listen to everyone's opinions on everything, guard the city wholeheartedly and not let the city fail at all."

After hearing this, Sun Qian shook his head and said, "The Third General is afraid that he is wrong. Now he is right. When the lord leads his troops, no one can care about you. Especially if your temper comes up, you can't listen to anything, and you won't listen to others' advice. What should you do then?"

Jian Yong continued, "Yes, the third general is a person who loves alcohol as much as his life. If you can leave alcohol, how can you control it once you get addicted to alcohol? No one dares to take care of it. Even if you want to persuade him, you might be beaten by the third general."

After hearing this, Zhang Fei said angrily: "My elder brother and I have never broken our trust for many years. How can you sorrow scholars dare to look down on me? Could it be that I am not the impression of such sorrow scholars as you, I am so angry to death."

After hearing this, Liu Bei was overjoyed, but he still looked at Zhang Fei and said, "Third brother, although you said that, I am still worried about you. You are impulsive and are stronger. I thought about it and I still wanted to ask Chen Yunlong to help you, so that he would tell you to drink less sooner or later, not to mislead trouble, not to whip the soldiers, and to get along well with other officials. If you have any questions, you should ask Yunlong for advice."

After hearing this, Chen Deng thought, Khan, I dare to control this reckless man, but I can't control him. If he can listen to others' advice, it's not Zhang Fei. Except for you, Liu Bei, who can control him, no one else in the world can do anything. But Liu Bei said this, you must give face. After all, you are still working under him. Let's agree first.

Chen Deng said: "Please rest assured, I will definitely assist the third general to guard the city."

Three days later, Liu Bei preached Zhang Fei for a long time before going to the war, and said everything he should give in. Then he led 30,000 troops to the war with Guan Yu, and the army left Xuzhou and marched towards Nanyang.

Let’s talk about Yuan Shu in Shouchun. I heard that Liu Bei secretly reported to the court and fabricated a lot of lies. He also asked for the imperial edict to seize Nanyang. This made Yuan Shu angry and immediately summoned all his civil and military officials to study how to deal with Liu Bei’s invasion.

After all his subordinates arrived, Yuan Shu said first: "Liu Bei, a mat-weaving pedal seller, has no ability, he is completely a rogue. He has obtained a wealthy place like Xuzhou for no reason, and now he is listed with the princes. He is not satisfied yet, so he secretly reported me to the court and asked for the emperor's order. Now he is leading a 30,000 army to kill Nanyang. I originally wanted to send troops to conquer Xuzhou, but now it's better to attack Liu Bei, and he came to attack me first. It's really hateful. Tell me how we should fight, or how we attack Xuzhou. It's better to conquer Xuzhou and drive Liu Bei out of Xuzhou."

After hearing this, the strategist Yang Hong said, "Lord, how could Liu Bei secretly report your book for no reason? This is not a conspiracy made by Cao Cao, right? Now that Liu Bei has taken in Lu Bu, as long as the two of them join forces, it is a threat to Cao Cao. It is not that Cao Cao wants to borrow our hands to destroy Liu Bei."

Zhang Miao also said: "General, Cao Cao is a sinister and cunning man, and is best at engaging in conspiracies. We should not be fooled by him easily. Maybe Cao Cao designed to let the general and Liu Bei kill each other, so as to achieve the loss of troops and generals on both sides and weaken their strength. He is good at benefiting, so the general should think twice."

After hearing this, Yuan Shu said, "Meng Zhuo, Liu Bei's village man led a 30,000 army to kill the generals in Nanyang. Why are you thinking about it? If you think about it again and again, Nanyang will be thrown away. Now we are studying how to destroy Liu Bei's army, and we will also fight to defeat his Xuzhou, so that he can also know how powerful our army is."

Zhang Xun, the reckless man, did flatter him: "Lord, we are now strong and have sufficient food and supplies. In addition, our wise and great lord, isn't the little Liu Bei here to die? Besides, only 30,000 soldiers and horses have come, which is not enough for our army to fill the gaps."

Le immediately flattered and said, "Yes, lord, what kind of ability does Liu Bei's village man dare to challenge us? Isn't this here to seek death? As long as the lord gives orders, we will go to war immediately and eliminate Liu Bei."

After hearing this, the strategist Yan Xiang shook his head and said, "My lord, you can't be careless. Liu Bei has Zhang Fei and Guan Yu under his command. He heard that he is extremely brave and capable of fighting. Besides, the Danyang soldiers are elite soldiers in the world. They fight fiercely and bravely. When fighting, everyone is fighting first to kill the enemy, and their morale is high."

After hearing this, Ji Ling immediately said, "Lord, don't worry, the generals come to block the enemy, and the water comes to cover the earth. I wish Liu Bei would not dare to bring all his two brothers to fight, so he would not protect Xuzhou. Although the lord ordered that we have more soldiers and more generals, we have the ability to destroy Liu Bei's army."

Although Yuan Shu was incompetent, he was a disciple of his family after four generations and three dukes. He was a disciple of his family and had old officials all over the world. As long as he shouted, there would be a large number of talents coming to compete with each other. Now he has more than 200,000 troops, and the Nanyang area is rich and he has enough food and supplies. Although he has no great generals under his command, his strength should not be underestimated.

After unifying his thoughts, Yuan Shu immediately asked General Ji Ling to lead an army of 100,000 to kill him in Xuzhou. A few days later, Liu Bei's army and Ji Ling's army met in Xuyi. Liu Bei had few soldiers and could only go down to the camp by the mountains and rivers, and make various defensive measures to prevent Ji Ling from attacking.
Chapter completed!