Xuzhou, Xiapi.
After a great battle.
Tao Qian's army retreated when they heard the news of the battle. They did not dare to leave the city and only dared to defend the city.
Now that they heard the war drums outside the city, everyone was afraid.
In the city, Tao Qian was looking for someone to discuss matters, but he received a piece of news that made him tremble with fear.
His two sons and Liu Bei were blocked by the mysterious army at the Beitan Stream outside Xiapi.
When they passed through the valley, they were ambushed and lost more than half of their troops.
This way, their only hope was cut off.
The old Tao Qian held Chen Deng's hand once again. His face was completely pale.
He could barely understand what he was saying.
" Yuanlong, what should I do now…How should I resist Cao Cao's army…His army is far stronger than mine. The people of Xu Prefecture will be plunged into misery and suffering…"
" My lord, I, I don't know either…"
Chen Deng felt numb.
Don't ask me!
Although I am on the list, I am planning for internal affairs, not military affairs. Moreover, this is not what I am truly despairing about now.
What was truly despairing was that Cao Cao actually did not offend the people at all and even opened the granaries to release food!
This was too ridiculous.
His soldiers were clearly resentful, but they were able to hold back and not slaughter and plunder. With such a disciplined army, in less than half a month, the people would return to their normal lives.
No, he didn't even need seven days. He only needed a few days to see the sincerity of Cao Jun, and he would no longer have any doubts.
Then, the people would naturally submit.
Why?
The commoners were just fish. It did not matter which river they lived in, as long as the river did not force them.
The fish naturally wouldn't have any complaints.
They just wanted to survive. If the Cao army opened the granaries to release food, these people would become even richer.
" At this moment, there is nothing we can do. Xiapi will definitely fall if we keep defending for too long. We can't take it anymore. Right now, the only way we can think of is to wait for reinforcements. The only way is to agree to Yuan Shu's request and cede all the land southwest of Tan County to him so that he can send troops to welcome them.”
Tao Qian's expression immediately showed a trace of astonishment.
Want to cede it for the sake of preservation?
Is Yuan Shu a wise ruler?
Yuan Shu had never been benevolent. He only relied on his family's influence to dominate Jiangnan.
Even if Xu Prefecture was given to him, the people would still be in misery…
At this moment, an envoy entered the territory of Xu Prefecture. After making a detour, he entered Xiapi City.
"Report! My lord, Liu Bei's envoy has arrived."
"Quick, quick, quick! Please, please!"
When Tao Qian heard this, his mind was filled with the thought that no matter how small a grasshopper was, it was still meat. Liu Bei was still a human. It was a good thing that he could still have someone to help him when he came to Xuzhou.
Very soon, Jian Yong walked in quickly and went into the hall to Tao Qian. He bowed deeply and introduced himself,""Greetings, Prefecture Overseer. I am Jian Yong, also known as Zijing. I have come to see Ming Gong on behalf of my Lord Liu Bei.”
"Oh, so it's Mister Zi Jing."
Jian Yong was also on the list. Although he was in the middle, he was still on the list and was naturally a celebrity.
"Where is Xuande? I didn't expect Xuande to come to help my Xu Prefecture!”
"Why didn't Xuande come directly to Xuzhou?”
"My lord has been ambushed outside and is gathering his troops. Cao Mengde should have ambushes everywhere to prevent the vassals from coming to his aid. It seems that he is determined to obtain Xuzhou.”
Tao Qian was stunned.
His heart felt like it had fallen into an ice cellar.
Then why are you here?
Did you specially tell me that I'm about to die and that I shouldn't struggle? Can you go out?
Not a single word was pleasant to hear.
Jian Yong was dumbstruck when he saw Tao Qian's dying look. He bowed deeply and said with a smile,""However, you don't have to worry too much. Cao Cao's army is on an expedition to Xuzhou. In order to win quickly, he will be impatient.”
"Once they can't treat the people well, they will go against the heavens. This will make things even more urgent. Once they are anxious, the rear of Yanzhou will definitely be empty for a long time.”
"Oh?" Chen Deng raised his eyebrows. After hearing this, he thought for a moment and understood." You mean that once Cao Cao holds Xuzhou for a long time, there will be chaos in Yanzhou!？”
"Yanzhou, Yanzhou…"
Cao Bao, the commander of the Elixir Yang Army, was shocked and quickly said,""Aiya, my lord, Lu Bu is on the north side of Yanzhou…"
Tao Qian was stunned, and joy suddenly filled his heart. This…this, Lu Bu was actually on the northern side of Yanzhou?
" That's right, that's what my Lord means." Jian Yong bowed deeply, his expression still quite arrogant. He said calmly," Therefore, you don't have to worry too much. As long as you hold on and don't fight, Cao Cao will retreat.”
"Really?"
Tao Qianyi came down like a pillar of support. His words were reasonable, but the morale of the team was already at a loss.
The soldiers and commoners all felt that fighting to the death was foolish.
"But Sir, Cao Cao didn't do anything to the people…"
Tao Qian asked doubtfully.
"Ah?"
The back of Jian Yong's hand trembled." That's impossible…Cao Mengde, Cao Mengde…How could he not have offended the people?"”
"Are you sure?" Jian Yong had a look of disbelief.
Tao Qian nodded his head numbly." Yes, I thought your master Liu Bei…He knew about this. Not only did Cao Mengde not rob the people, he even opened the granaries to release food. Now, he's praising Cao Cao…"
I thought Liu Bei knew everything and acted as if everything was under his control.
Sigh, I was so excited that my blood was boiling.
I'd better find a bed to lie down on.
I'm terminally ill and my bones are dry.
"Sir, do you have any other ideas?" Tao Qian looked at Jian Yong in despair.
However, Jian Yong no longer had that indifferent and arrogant appearance from before. He was already stunned.
Open the granary to release grain? Was this Cao Cao?
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