"Big brother, we've already entered the Huaibei region. Not only did Yuan Shu not send any troops to stop us, but the local people also don't seem to fear us.”
Guan Yu asked in confusion.
Liu Bei's army had already entered Yangzhou for many days, but they had not encountered any resistance. The people acted as if nothing had happened.
"Yeah, I wonder what Yuan Shu is plotting.”
Liu Bei was also worried. Yuan Shu's reaction was too abnormal, as if Wan Qian did not take him seriously.
The reason for this was because Yuan Yao had given the order in advance.
Shouchun was close to Xuzhou. After Liu Bei entered Huaibei, he would definitely go straight to Shouchun. Yuan Yao planned to hold on. As long as Lu Bu attacked Xuzhou, Liu Bei would naturally retreat.
As for the people, Yuan Yao knew that Liu Bei was based on benevolence and righteousness. He would not massacre the people, so he did not allow them to move on a large scale.
Let the commoners do what they should and ignore them.
This showed the benefits of tax exemption. When the people realized that Yuan Shu had no intention of going back on his word, the credibility of the imperial court instantly rose to a terrifying level. Now, the people of Lianghuai would believe whatever they said.
"No matter what scheme Yuan Shu has, I will fight him to the death! Those who usurp the throne will never live under the same sky!"
Liu Bei said in a low voice when he saw that everyone's morale was low.
"Those who usurp the throne will never live under the same sky!"
The surrounding soldiers all shouted along, and their morale instantly soared.
This was Liu Bei's ability. A hero who could divide the world into three parts was definitely not someone who lived up to his reputation.
Other people used money, food, and battle achievements to boost their morale, but Liu Bei used his own beliefs to influence everyone, making his subordinates follow him even though they were willing to sacrifice their lives.
"Big brother, we don't know about Sun Ce, but Cao Cao has sent troops to Nanyang and has no intention of attacking Yuan Shu.”
Guan Yu couldn't help but say.
"So what? Even if Sun Ce doesn't send troops, even if I, Liu Bei, am alone, I will swear to kill the fake Emperor!”
Liu Bei was completely unmoved, looking as if he was about to die.
When everyone saw this, they did not continue to persuade him. Instead, they were firm in their beliefs.
Three days later.
Liu Bei led 30,000 troops to Shouchun City.
Yuan Yao was dressed in military attire as he stood on top of the city wall. He did not seem to have any waves in his heart as he looked at the vast army of enemies.
Shouchun City was the capital of Yuan Shu. The city walls were thick and there were 100,000 soldiers in the city.
As the defending side, it was not an exaggeration to say that they were as stable as Mount Tai.
After Nanyang and Runan were lost, 20,000 soldiers escaped one after another. Yuan Yao handed them all over to Ji Ling and headed to Guangling.
"Where is the False Emperor Yuan Shu? I'm Liu Bei, the governor of Xuzhou in the Han Dynasty. Come out and see me quickly!”
Liu Bei rode his horse to the front of the formation, followed by Guang Yu and Zhao Yun.
"Heh, it's only because Old Yuan isn't here. Otherwise, wouldn't he scold you to death?”
Yuan Yao couldn't help but smile when he thought of Yuan Shu's scolding manner.
"Weaving mats and selling shoes! How dare you bark in front of the battle?"
Yuan Yao scolded back without any politeness. No matter what, Old Yuan was still his father in name, but in reality, he was an old buddy.
If he was indifferent, Yuan Shu would be angry with him again if he heard about it.
Liu Bei's face darkened. Back when the 18th vassal wanted to punish Dong, Yuan Shu had humiliated him in this manner.
"Presumptuous! A child! You're talking nonsense!"
Guan Yu immediately stood up for his big brother.
"Yo! The guards were here too? Where's that pig butcher and wine seller in Zhuo County?"
Yuan Yao didn't give him any face.
Although he admired the Three Heroes of Taoyuan in his later life, it didn't matter since the two sides couldn't be allies.
He, Yuan Yao, wasn't Liu Guanzhang's diehard fan. He wouldn't kneel down and lick his boots.
Being born in such a low position was a pain in their lives. Now that it was mentioned in front of the two armies, the two of them felt extremely humiliated.
Many of the Shouchun soldiers began to laugh, which was especially ear-piercing to Liu Bei's ears.
"Big brother, just attack the city directly. There's no need to waste your breath.”
Guan Yu was a proud person, so he couldn't take it anymore.
"No, we don't have siege weapons. Let the army camp here first, then make the scaling ladders and slowly plan.”
Liu Bei still maintained his basic calmness and did not get carried away like Guan Yu.
"Here!"
Guan Yu also knew that he couldn't act on impulse at this time, so he suppressed his anger and agreed.
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Xiao Pei.
Chen Gong hurried over to Lu Bu's General Manor, where Lu Bu was having fun with Diao Chan.
"Haiya Fengxian! Why are you still in the mood to do these things?”
Chen Gong waved his hand to dismiss the surrounding singers and dancers.
"Hehe, work and rest, work and rest.”
"Sir, please sit down. Is there any news from Xuzhou?”
Lu Bu hurriedly invited Chen Gong to sit down to change the topic.
"That's right. The spies we sent out have already sent back news that the city's defenses are currently empty. Only Zhang Fei is left with a few thousand old soldiers.”
"Haha! Good! It was simply a godsend! Xuzhou is ours."
Lu Bu was extremely excited and immediately downed the wine in front of him.
"Then when do we attack the city?"
"No rush, let me think about it."
"What's there to think about? Just kill your way over."
Lu Bu asked in confusion.
"Pengcheng, the capital of Xuzhou, is a large city. Most of our troops are cavalrymen from Western Liang and Bingzhou. They are not good at sieging cities. If we attack forcefully, I'm afraid we will suffer too many losses.”
Chen Gong had considered the whole picture, but he had not thought of any good ideas.
Just as the two of them were silent, a guard came in from outside the door.
"General, there is a person outside who claims to be your relative. His name is Cao Bao.”
"Oh? Bring him in."
"Fengxian, who is this Cao Bao?"
"Oh, Cao Bao's daughter is my second wife. She is a general in Xuzhou.”
Lu Bu said casually, not too concerned.
Chen Gong's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He felt that his chance had come. After Cao Bao entered, Chen Gong was even more certain.
Lu Bu looked at Cao Bao, who was beaten black and blue, and was furious. Cao Bao told Lu Bu the cause and effect of the matter.
"Son-in-law! That Zhang Fei was not a good person! First, he forced me to drink. I couldn't stand the wine, so I refused. He whipped me.”
"Father-in-law, why didn't you mention my name? Zhang Fei would probably give him some face.”
"Haiya! Don't mention it. When I said that you were my son-in-law, that Zhang Tuzi beat you even more vigorously. As he beat you, he called you a servant of three surnames!”
Lu Bu's lungs were about to explode.
"This pig-slaughtering black bastard! This is too much!"
As Lu Bu spoke, he picked up his Heavenly Halberd and prepared to fight Zhang Fei to the death.
"Fengxian, I have a plan that can take down Xu Prefecture and help you vent your anger.”
Chen Gong said.
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