"Could it be that Chen Deng predicted for him that Yuan Shu would become the emperor?”
Cao Ren guessed in surprise.
Guo Jia came back to his senses and shook his head."As I said, Chen Deng is indeed resourceful, but this kind of divination is definitely not Chen Deng's ability.”
"If it's not Chen Deng, then could it really be that Liu Bei deduced it himself?”
"I really can't believe that Liu Bei is so resourceful!”
Cao Ren's face was full of surprise, and he refused to believe it.
"The Liu Bei of today is no longer the Liu Bei of the past…"
Cao Cao let out a deep sigh. He couldn't help but sigh, but he also felt a deep sense of fear.
Everyone's expression turned cold as they discussed animatedly.
"Bang!"
Cao Cao slapped the table and said angrily," However, Yuan Shu, this traitor, actually dared to defy the world and openly arrogate to himself the title of Emperor. He really doesn't put me in his eyes!"”
Everyone's thoughts turned from the epicenter of Liu Wu to the anger of Yuan Shu.
"Sikong has been the emperor for less than a year and Yuan Shu dares to declare himself emperor. He clearly doesn't put Sikong's authority in his eyes.”
Cao Ren asked to fight angrily.
"If we don't exterminate the traitor Yuan Shu, where will Sikong's prestige be?" Xu Huang also said sternly."If all the vassals in the world follow suit, where will the prestige of the Imperial Court be?”
With the two generals leading the way, the other generals called out for battle.
Cao Cao was furious, but he suppressed his anger and looked at Guo Jia.
Guo Jia shook his head slightly, obviously not in favor of sending troops to attack Yuan Shu.
Cao Cao had his own difficulties.
Gongsun Zan retreated to Yijing and was beaten passively. Yuan Shao's unification of Hebei was imminent, and it was close to him to lead his army south.
Just as Liu Wu had said, he had to prepare for the decisive battle before Yuan Shao went south.
However, Yuan Shu dominated Yangzhou, and on paper, his strength even surpassed Yuan Shao's. If he led his army to the south at this time, it would be fine if he ended the battle quickly. Once he fell into a stalemate, he would not be able to withdraw and delay the final battle with Yuan Shao, the real enemy.
Not to mention, Zhang Xiu of Wancheng was still alive and kicking. Under Liu Biao's cowardice, he threatened Xudu at all times and had to be eliminated before the decisive battle.
On the eve of such a decisive battle, it was obviously not wise to send troops to attack Yuan Shu.
However, he respected the emperor and attacked those who did not obey him. If he ignored Yuan Shu and challenged the emperor's prestige, how could he defend his authority if he did not send troops to attack?
If all the vassals in the world followed Yuan Shu's example and proclaimed themselves emperors, wouldn't the Son of Heaven card in his hands be useless?
"It's a dilemma."
Cao Cao sighed, his brows furrowed.
"Sikong, it seems that Liu Bei was right. We can only retreat.”
Guo Jia suddenly sighed.
Cao Cao was shocked.
"Not only do we have to retreat, but we also have to form an alliance with Liu Bei and turn enemies into friends!" Guo Jia continued.”
Everyone was shocked.
Cao Cao seemed to understand and waved his hand to signal Guo Jia to continue.
"The current Liu Bei is very different from the past. It is not an exaggeration to describe him as a man of great talent.”
"He can defend against Yuan Shu's 30,000 strong army with just Zhang Liao.”
"Then with Liu Bei's ability, if Sikong wants to take down Xuzhou, even if he succeeds in the end, he will have to pay a heavy price.”
"At that time, Yuan Shao's army crossed the river and headed south. With Sikong's miserable victory, how could he fight against them?”
Guo Jia asked in a solemn tone.
"Fengxiao's words make sense. Liu Bei is no longer a tiger, but a dragon flying in the sky.”
Cao Cao nodded in agreement.
"Since destroying Liu Bei is not worth it, the wisest choice is to turn an enemy into a friend and prevent him from siding with Yuan Shao.”
"And Yuan Shu, that thief, hated Liu Bei deeply and vowed to take Xuzhou. He and Liu Bei were mortal enemies.”
"For Liu Bei, only by destroying Yuan Shu and taking down Huainan can he stabilize Xuzhou and then plan for other things.”
"Since that's the case, why don't you withdraw your troops and turn hostility into friendship with Liu Bei? Let Liu Bei fight Yuan Shu, and Sikong will be free to prepare for the decisive battle with Yuan Shao.”
"This is the wisest choice we have now.”
Guo Jia analyzed the situation and stated the stakes.
"Fengxiao is right."
"It seems that Liu Xuande was right in the end. I still have to shake hands with him.”
Cao Cao sighed with emotion." But now it seems that Liu Bei is far more talented than Yuan Benchu. I'm afraid that he will be a great enemy of our House in the future!"”
"We can only talk about the future. Right now, Sikong's greatest enemy is still Yuan Shao!”
Guo Jia said with a resolute expression.
Cao Cao was slightly shocked, but his eyes were no longer filled with worry.
After pondering for a long time, Cao Cao waved his hand,""Let's follow Fengxiao's plan and send someone to Xiao Pei to talk to Liu Xuande about the alliance.”
……
Little Pei City.
The fragrance of wine filled the air in the manor.
Liu Wuzheng held a banquet and drank with his generals.
"Zhang Wenyuan defended Xutai for a month, Yuan Shu attacked ten times, and more than three thousand people were killed or injured, but he still couldn't break through the city!”
Sun Qian smiled as he read the battle report from the south.
"Zhang Wenyuan didn't disappoint me.”
Liu Wu nodded in appreciation.
Zhang Fei widened his eyes and praised,"That Zhang Liao isn't that impressive. I think the impressive one is the 'City Defense Record' you gave him!”
"General Yi De is right."
" It has been proven that the 'Records of Defending the City' written by my lord is indeed a treasure book for defending the city. It will definitely become a masterpiece of military strategists like Sun Tzu's Art of War!" Chen Deng sighed.”
Liu Wu only smiled in response to everyone's praise.
"My lord, Wei Tai is indeed defended, but Cao Cao is still not retreating. This confrontation is not a solution.”
Zhao Yun remained calm as she cupped her hands and reminded him.
Everyone's originally excited expressions were immediately covered with a layer of shadow.
As soon as he finished speaking.
Chen Dao hurried in and cupped his hands." Reporting to my lord, the Huainan spies have sent urgent news. Yuan Shu has already arrogated to himself the title of emperor a few days ago!"”
There was an uproar in the hall.
Everyone's expression changed as they looked at Liu Wu in surprise.
"Big brother, so you weren't joking. That dog thief Yuan Shu is indeed the emperor. Did you really guess correctly?”
Zhang Fei jumped up excitedly and shouted with a face full of surprise.
"I am an old friend of Yuan Shu, so I know him quite well. However, I didn't expect him to have no bottom line and declare himself emperor!”
"On the other hand, my lord knows Yuan Shu like the back of his hand. His ability to see through people's hearts really makes Deng convinced!”
Chen Deng's eyes were filled with amazement as he cupped his hands and sighed.
Facing the crowd's amazement, Liu Wu only smiled faintly.""Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor and slapped our Cao Gong in the face. I believe his messenger should be on his way.”
Before he finished speaking.
The white-robed man entered and reported that Cao Cao's messenger Mao Jie had entered the city and wanted to see him.
Everyone was shocked again.
"Big brother, you're right again. You're really godly!”
Zhang Fei looked at Liu Wu in surprise.
Liu Wu didn't think much of it and sneered,""As expected, speak of the devil, and the devil will arrive. Call that Mao Jie in.”
Before long, Mao Jie entered and respectfully greeted him.
After a round of polite formalities, Mao Jie made his intentions clear.
Cao Cao was willing to accept Liu Wu's proposal that day. The two families shook hands and became allies to deal with the Yuan brothers together.
To show his sincerity, not only would Cao Cao immediately withdraw his troops, he would also appoint him as the governor of Xu Prefecture, Marquis Pei, and Governor of Xu Prefecture and Yang Prefecture in the name of the Imperial Court.
Cao Cao indeed had the vision of a great lord. As long as there was a need, he could turn enemies into friends at any time.
Liu Wu secretly praised.
"Yuanlong, what do you think of Cao Gong's good intentions?”
Since Liu Wu had Chen Deng as his mastermind, he naturally had to pay attention to his opinion.
Chen Deng pondered for a moment and said," Supervisor Mao, if your Lord Cao wants to form an alliance with my Lord, I'm afraid that just relying on those false titles and titles is not enough.”
"Then what does Chen Zhizhong think my Lord needs to show his sincerity?”
Mao Jie could only ask.
Chen Deng smiled and said," I heard that the Duke of Cao has a daughter named Cao Jie. She is still unmarried. If the Duke of Cao can marry his daughter to my lord, the two families will form a good relationship. That would be enough sincerity."”
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