On this day, Cao Cao came to invite the big ear thief.
While the two were drinking, a soldier came to report that Man Chong had gone to inquire about Yuan Shao's return.
In order to gather information, Cao Cao established the "Reporting Cao". And the commander of this memorial officer was Man Chong.
Cao Cao asked about Yuan Shao.
"Gongsun Zan has been defeated by Yuan Shao," said Man Chong.”
The big-eared thief couldn't help but ask,""I'm willing to hear the details."
"Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shao were at a disadvantage in the war," said Man Chong."They built a city and surrounded it.
A building was built on the fence, ten feet high, named Yijing Building, which stored 300,000 grain and grass for self-defense.
The soldiers could not come in and out. Some of them were surrounded by Yuan Shao, and the generals asked for help.
Gongsun Zan said,"If we save this person today, the people behind him will all count on others to save him. They will definitely not fight to the death."'So he refused to help.
Therefore, when Yuan Shao's troops arrived, many of Gongsun Zan's troops surrendered.
Now that Gongsun Zan had reached a dead end, he sent someone to Xudu with his letter to ask for help.
Unexpectedly, he was intercepted by Yuan Shao's men halfway. Gongsun Zan also wrote a letter to Zhang Yan, secretly agreeing to raise a fire as a sign to coordinate with the outside.
The people he sent were captured by Yuan Shao, who set fire to the city to lure the enemy.
Gongsun Zan himself went out to fight, and for a time, there were ambushes everywhere, and more than half of the army was lost.
He had no choice but to retreat into the city and was driven straight to Gongsun Zan's downstairs by Yuan Shao.
Yuan Shao's army set fire to the city. Gongsun Zan had no choice but to kill his wife and children, then hang himself. His whole family was burned to death.
Now that Yuan Shao had Gongsun Zan's army, his momentum was even greater.
Yuan Shao's younger brother, Yuan Shu, was too arrogant and extravagant in Huainan. He did not sympathize with the army and the people, and the people were already in favor and against him.
Yuan Shu sent someone to give the title of emperor to Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao wanted the jade seal, so Yuan Shu personally gave it to Yuan Shao.
In my opinion. Yuan Shu wanted to abandon Huainan and return to Hebei.
If the two of them joined forces, it would be a huge problem. Prime Minister, please think of a way as soon as possible."
When the big-eared thief heard that Gongsun Zan was dead, he was sad again.
" Does he have a good friend?" The big-eared thief thought to himself. He just didn't know where Zhao Zilong was.
When the big-eared thief thought of this, he had an idea."If I don't find a way to escape now, how long do I have to wait?”
He rose to his feet and said to Cao Cao,"If Yuan Shu defected to Yuan Shao, he would certainly pass through Xuzhou. I request an army to intercept him halfway. Then Yuan Shu will be captured.”
Cao Cao smiled and said,"I will report to Emperor Ming in the future and immediately raise an army."”
The next day, the big ear thief Chen reported to Emperor Xian of Han.
Cao Cao ordered Da 'er to lead 50,000 troops and sent Zhu Ling and Lu Zhao to accompany him.
The big-eared thief got the result he wanted and was overjoyed, but he was afraid that things would change over time.
That night, he packed up the military equipment and saddled horses, hung the general's seal on them, and urged the army to hurry.
Guan Yu saw that the big-eared thief was rushing on his way and couldn't help but ask,""Elder brother, why are you so flustered when you go out to battle today?”
The big-eared thief looked into the distance." In Cao Cao's army, I am like a bird in a cage or a fish in a net. This time, I am like a fish in the sea or a bird in the sky. I will no longer be restrained by the cage and net!"”
So he ordered Guan Yu to urge Zhu Ling and Lu Zhao's troops to move quickly.
Coincidentally, Guo Jia and Cheng Yu had just returned from collecting money and grain. They heard that Cao Cao had sent the big-eared bandits to Xuzhou.
"Why did the Prime Minister order Liu Bei to supervise the army?" he asked.”
Cao Cao said,"I want him to intercept Yuan Shu."”
Cheng Yu said regretfully,"When Liu Bei was the herdsman of Yuzhou, we asked the Prime Minister to kill him, but the Prime Minister refused.
Today, he gave him soldiers and horses. This was like releasing a dragon into the sea and letting a tiger return to the mountain. It would probably be difficult to catch him in the future.”
"Even if the Prime Minister didn't kill Liu Bei, he shouldn't have let him leave." Guo Jia said anxiously.
The ancients said: once let the enemy go, will be a disaster for thousands of years. I hope the Prime Minister will consider it himself."
Cao Cao thought about it and felt that it made sense. He hurriedly ordered Xu Chu to lead 500 troops to pursue Liu Bei. Xu Chu agreed and left.
While the big-eared thief was hurrying on, he saw dust flying behind him.
Liu Bei gave Guan Yu a look."This must be Cao Cao's pursuit army."
So he ordered the soldiers to leave the camp and let Guan Yu hold the weapons and stand at the side.
When Xu Chu arrived, he saw Yan Bing put on his armor and dismounted to meet the big-eared thief.
"What is General Xu doing here?" asked the big-eared thief.”
"I'm here on the Prime Minister's orders to invite you back, General. There's something else to discuss," Xu Chu said loudly.”
The big-eared thief had just left the land of tigers and wolves, so how could he be willing to go back?
He said,"The general is outside, and the king's orders are not accepted." I've already met the king and received the prime minister's decree.
How can I go back? General Xu can go back on his own and report to the Prime Minister for me.”
Xu Chu thought to himself,"The Prime Minister has always been on good terms with him, and he has never taught me to fight. I can only reply to his words and ask the Lord to decide."”
Thus, he bid farewell to Liu Bei and led his troops back.
He went back to see Cao Cao and told him in detail what the big-eared thief had said.
Cao Cao hesitated.
Cheng Yu and Guo Jia hurriedly said,"Liu Bei is not willing to return his troops. Do you know that his mind has changed?"”
"I have Zhu Ling and Lu Zhao in the army, so I don't think the big-eared bandits will dare to do anything." Besides, I've already said it. How can I go back on my word?”
So he stopped chasing the big ear thief.
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