Youzhou, Yijing.
Tens of thousands of Yuan Dynasty troops were attacking Gongsun Zan's last stronghold day and night.
The battle of Hebei was about to end.
"Gongsun Zan is holed up in Yi Jing and is at the end of his rope. My lord, taking Youzhou and occupying Hebei is very close!”
Guo Tu said with a smile.
Yuan Shao stroked his half-white beard, his face full of a conceited sneer.
The second son, Yuan Xi, also took the opportunity to say," After Father unified Hebei, he led the troops of the four prefectures south and wiped out the world's villains. Unifying the world is just around the corner!”
"How is the situation in the states south of the Yellow River?" Yuan Shao asked with a smile.”
"According to the reports from the spies, Liu Bei has defeated Lu Bu twice and has already recovered Xuzhou.”
"After Cao Cao's army was defeated in Wan City, he wanted to launch a sneak attack on Xiao Pei, but Liu Bei saw through him and personally led his army to seize Xiao Pei.”
"Currently, Cao and Liu have already formed a confrontation in Xiao Pei.”
Guo Tu presented the information.
"That Liu Bei actually defeated Lu Bu?”
Yuan Shao's eyes narrowed slightly, and a trace of surprise flashed through his eyes.
Guo Tu then recounted the battle of Xuzhou, how Liu Wu had defeated Lu Bu and recaptured Xiapi.
"Back then, when the eighteen vassals attacked Dong, I met Liu Bei at Hulao Pass. This person has two sworn brothers who can fight against ten thousand people, but unfortunately, he is ordinary.”
"He actually has such wisdom and military strategy to defeat Lu Bu so easily and take back Xu Prefecture?”
Yuan Shao did not have a high opinion of Liu Bei, and he looked doubtful.
Guo Tu chimed in," That's right. I'm also surprised. However, it's rumored that Liu Bei actually survived two moves from Lu Bu!"”
"There's actually such a thing?"
Yuan Shao's expression changed." The martial arts skills of the servants of the three surnames are unparalleled in the world," he said in surprise." Liu Bei can actually take two moves from him?"”
For a time, the officials and ministers of Yuan Camp were all shocked by this news.
"My lord, Liu Bei's actions are truly impressive.”
"However, it is a fact that he has recovered Xu Prefecture.”
"Right now, he and Cao Cao are confronting each other in Xiaopei. Why don't you send someone to Xuzhou to rope in Liu Bei and encourage him to fight Cao Cao to the death?”
"In this way, we can reap the benefits. When the two of them are both injured, we will send our troops south and destroy him and Cao Cao!”
Xu You, the adviser, opened his mouth and offered a vicious plan.
Yuan Shao looked displeased." That Liu Bei is just a mat weaver and shoe peddler. My Yuan family has four generations and three dukes. You want me to take the initiative to rope him in?"”
"Although Liu Bei weaved mats and sold shoes, he still used the banner of a Han clan relative.”
"My lord, you can't say that you're trying to rope him in. You can only say that you're using him.”
Xu You observed Yuan Shao's expression and laid out a ladder for him.
Yuan Shao's expression turned for the better, and he said,""Since that's the case, then let's follow Ziyuan's plan and send someone to Xu Prefecture.”
As soon as he finished speaking.
A horse galloped up to Yuan Shao's horse.
"Reporting to my lord, there's an urgent report from the south!"
"Cao Cao has already announced that his daughter will be engaged to Liu Bei.”
"In the name of the Son of Heaven, Cao Cao recognized Liu Bei as the herdsman of Xuzhou. He was granted the title of Marquis Pei and the rank of General of East Town.”
Everyone was in an uproar.
Yuan Shao's expression changed." That big-eared thief! How dare he form an alliance with Cao Cao and challenge me! How dare he!"”
"Cao Cao holds the Son of Heaven in his hands and is a traitor!”
"That Liu Bei, who claims to be a member of the Han clan, actually dares to marry Cao Cao without caring about his reputation?”
"This kind of skill and boldness doesn't seem like Liu Bei!”
Xu You was also shocked, and her eyes were filled with disbelief.
The crowd discussed animatedly.
"Father!"
Yuan Xi said angrily," Liu Bei and Cao Cao have formed an alliance. This is openly going against father. Father, please give the order for your son to lead the army from Qingzhou to the south and attack Xuzhou. We will destroy that big-eared thief!"”
Yuan Shao's eyes burned with killing intent, and he had the intention to attack Xuzhou.
"Lord, you can't!"
"For Liu Bei to be able to defeat Lu Bu and take back Xiapi in just a month, his intelligence and military strategy are no longer what they were in the past.”
"If my lord uses troops against them, it will be useless if we send too few troops. If we send too many troops, it will affect our attack on Yi Jing and the overall situation of Hebei.”
"That's why I think that my lord should put the overall situation first and bear with it for the time being.”
Qiushou, who had been silent all this while, finally spoke up to persuade him.
Yuan Shao's anger subsided by 30%, and he frowned without saying a word.
Ju Shou continued," Cao Cao and Liu Bei formed an alliance because Yuan Shu proclaimed himself emperor. He wanted to use Liu Bei to deal with Yuan Shu. My lord, you can use Yuan Shu to deal with Liu Bei. There is no need to send troops personally."”
Yuan Shao suddenly came to a realization and said with a cold snort,""Forget it, I'll let my stupid and arrogant brother go and fight with that big-eared thief. After I kill Gongsun Zan, I'll turn around and go south to kill all of them!”
Qiushou heaved a sigh of relief.
Although Yuan Xi was dissatisfied, seeing that Yuan Shao had made up his mind, he did not dare to have any objections.
"Liu Bei, compared to back then, you have indeed improved a lot!”
"Unfortunately, you are still just an ant in my eyes. I will strangle you to death sooner or later!”
Yuan Shao looked back in the direction of Xu Prefecture, and a disdainful sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth.
…
Shouchun, the Imperial Palace.
"What?!"
"That big-eared thief actually allied with Cao Cao and even wanted to marry Cao Aman's daughter?”
Yuan Shu, who was sitting on the Dragon Emperor, jumped up and flew into a rage.
Prime Minister Yang Hong cupped his hands and said," I'm also curious. What method did that big-eared thief use to actually turn hostility into friendship with Cao Cao, his old enemy? It's really strange."”
"Bang!"
Yuan Shu slammed the table and gritted his teeth." Tell Ji Ling and Lu Bu that we must take down the Wei Terrace within ten days. I want to see the head of the big-eared thief within a month. I want him dead!"”
Looking at the furious Yuan Shu, all the officials lowered their heads and no one dared to speak bluntly.
"Your Majesty, please calm down."
"Our army has been attacking Xutai for a long time and is already exhausted.”
"That Liu Bei is no longer the same as he was in the past. He seems to have been reborn. His intelligence and military strategies are extraordinary. Our army has little chance of winning if we want to take down Xu Prefecture in a short period of time.”
"I think it would be better to let the army temporarily withdraw. After recuperating, it would not be too late to send troops to attack Liu Bei.”
Only Yan Xiang stood out to object.
"Nonsense!"
Yuan Shu's anger flared up again." The big-eared thief was only lucky enough to defeat Lu Bu," he said sternly." What kind of strategy could he have? I must destroy him in this battle. Whoever dares to shake the morale of the army again, I will kill him!"”
Yan Xiang shivered and did not dare to persuade him anymore.
Yuan Shu waved his hand and shouted," Pass on my decree. Send another 10,000 troops to Ji Ling and Lu Bu. If they can't kill Liu Bei within a month, have them bring their heads to me!"”
…
Jingzhou.
North of Xiangyang is Longzhong.
In a thatched cottage, two young masters in scholarly clothes were playing chess.
"Kong Ming, have you heard about the upheaval in your hometown, Xu Prefecture?”
"That Envoy Liu, whom you highly praised, miraculously defeated Lu Bu and took back Xu Prefecture. This is truly beyond our expectations.”
Xu Shu held the black piece in his hand and sighed.
"I've said it before, that Envoy Liu is a benevolent lord, a dragon among men.”
"It is the blessing of my people that he was able to survive and recover Xu Prefecture. He is also blessed by the ancestors of the Han Dynasty.”
Zhuge Liang's gaze never left the chessboard. His seemingly calm eyes were flickering with a hint of joy.
Xu Shu smiled." Kong Ming, you hold this Liu Envoy in high esteem. Is there really no other wise ruler in this world besides him?"”
"Wise Lord, the most important thing is benevolence and righteousness!"
"Yuan Shao, Cao Cao, Sun Ce, I don't see any trace of benevolence and righteousness in them.”
"Yuanzhi, tell me, besides Ambassador Liu, who else is worthy of saving the world?”
Zhuge Liang's voice was stern and his tone subconsciously became excited.
Xu Shu hurriedly said," We are just chatting. Kong Ming, don't be agitated. I agree with your statement. Liu Shijun is indeed a benevolent and righteous ruler. This should be enough."”
"It is a fact that Envoy Liu is a benevolent and wise ruler. There is no need for others to acknowledge him.”
Zhuge Liang said disapprovingly.
Xu Shu was startled, and could only shake his head and smile bitterly.
"Kong Ming, Yuan Zhi!"
A voice rang out as another young master hurried over.
"Brother Shiyuan is here."
Xu Shu's eyes lit up, and he smiled as he waved his hand.""Brother Shiyuan, what brings you here?”
Pang Tong entered the straw hut with a strange smile on his face."Kong Ming, Yuan Zhi, the latest news from Xu Prefecture has arrived.”
Xu Shu perked up his ears.
"Brother Shiyuan's expression, could it be that Envoy Liu defeated that Cao thief?”
Zhuge Liang said calmly.
"No!"
"Not only did Liu Xuande not start a war with Cao Cao, he even announced that he would marry Cao Cao's daughter. The two families will become allies through marriage!”
Pang Tong placed the silk book on the chessboard.
Xu Shu's expression changed drastically." How is this possible? How could Envoy Liu form an alliance with Cao Cao? This is nonsense!"”
Zhuge Liang's calm expression suddenly changed, and the chess piece in his hand fell.
He grabbed the silk book and looked at it anxiously.
His expression changed from doubt to shock, from shock to confusion, and from confusion to deep disappointment.
"Liu Xuande, as a relative of the Han clan, how can you form an alliance with that cruel traitor Cao Cao?”
"You really disappoint me!"
A wave of angry and disappointed curses rang out in the Cottage.
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