"If it wasn't for my lord's help, I would have been killed by Cao Cao.？”
Bai Ye quickly supported Liu Bei.
Good heavens.
After guarding it, he directly gave him a wave of gifts.
However, Bai Ye was actually quite grateful to Liu Bei.
If not for Liu Bei, he would have been killed by Cao Cao.
Moreover, he was now bound to Liu Bei as a member of the National Fate System.
Naturally, if Liu Bei developed well, he would receive many rewards.
A big man!
If he could recover from Liu Bei's hands, perhaps this Great Han would be able to survive for many more years.
Bai Ye was wondering when he would be able to recreate the glory of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty!
Those who invade the powerful Han Dynasty will be killed even if they are far away!
"En, it's indeed thanks to the military counselor and Mr. Chen Deng these days.”
"You must be joking. It's mainly still Military Advisor Bai Ye. I didn't really offer any suggestions. I have to say that this time, you really made me look at you in a new light!”
Chen Deng waved his hand. At this moment, he felt a little more relaxed.
Xu Prefecture was defended!
At least, they had become heroes this time!
The people in the city cheered.
The news of Cao Cao's retreat spread throughout Xuzhou.
Xiapi City.
Tao Qian felt gratified.
At least Xu Prefecture had not been massacred because of him.
"Cough cough!"
"Father!"
"I'm fine."
Tao Qian waved his hand and took out the blood-stained handkerchief. He looked at it and then put it away.
At the same time, he thought to himself.
It should be time to speed up.
Otherwise, his body would not be able to hold on any longer.
Unfortunately, his two good-for-nothing sons could not take on the great responsibility.
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Ten days later.
Liu Bei and the others returned to Xiapi.
At this moment, the entire city was welcoming Liu Bei's return.
Cao Cao's retreat meant that they didn't have to worry.
"Duke Xuande, my father is currently unwell. Father has already prepared a banquet for Duke Xuande.”
Tao Qian's health was already at its limit.
He was lying in bed every day now.
Ever since he was frightened by Cao Cao and said that he wanted to massacre the city.
His body became weak.
If Liu Bei had not returned today.
He probably still wouldn't get up.
"It's fine. Master Tao's health is more important!”
Liu Bei waved his hand.
His words also made Tao Qian's two sons sigh.
He hurriedly welcomed Liu Bei and the others into the city to attend the banquet.
At the banquet.
Everyone was talking and laughing.
After three rounds of wine.
Tao Qian quickly pulled Liu Bei back and said,""Xuande, if it weren't for you today, I'm afraid that the people of Xu Province would have been plunged into misery and blood would have flowed like a river. You've seen my body for yourself. I'm on the verge of dying.”
This?
Everyone was shocked.
The last time he had visited Xu Prefecture, only Chen Deng knew about it.
This time, Xu Zhou was going to give up in front of everyone at the banquet.
Liu Bei said,"I have come to rescue Xuzhou in accordance with Kong Rong's agreement. Now if I occupy Xuzhou for no reason, the world will think I am an unjust person.”
Mi Zhu, Kong Rong, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei all persuaded Liu Bei to take over Tao Qian's administration of Xuzhou.
Liu Bei bitterly refused, saying,"Do you want to trap me in injustice?”
Tao Qian repeatedly refused, but when he saw that Liu Bei refused to accept it, he said,"If you refuse to accept it, then please temporarily station troops in Xiaopei, a nearby city, to protect Xuzhou.”
Everyone urged Liu Bei to stay in Xiao Pei. Liu Bei turned to look at Bai Ye.
He couldn't make up his mind.
Bai Ye nodded slightly, and Liu Bei agreed.
The banquet ended.
Although Liu Bei was a little drunk, he still pulled Bai Ye and hurriedly asked,""Military Advisor, why do you think Lord Tao gave Xu Prefecture to me?”
"Big brother, who cares? Why didn't you take it just now? This is Xuzhou. Although the military counselor said that it's difficult to defend, we can increase our strength by taking it down!”
Zhang Fei quickly said.
He didn't even want it for free?
It was simply beyond imagination.
"Actually, it's not just a noble moral act. It's more of a political trap for the lord to ensure that he earns the greatest political benefits.
This was because Cao Cao had already spared no effort to destroy Tao Qian. If the city fell, his entire clan might be wiped out from history.
However, after giving it to the lord, with the lord's current prestige and strength in Xuzhou, he might be able to resist Cao Cao's threat.
Moreover, he could also obtain the support and recognition of the dukes at that time, ensuring the safety of his status.
That would be equivalent to forcefully pulling the lord into the war chariot to defend Xuzhou. He would become the strongest shield against Cao Cao.”
Tao Qian said that he would give in, but he actually had his own plans.
Moreover, if Liu Bei was defeated, he would have an excuse.
Even Cao Cao, a virtuous person like Uncle Liu, would not let him go.
Moreover, he was truly sincere in giving Xu Prefecture a chance.
As long as everyone was willing to help, Xuzhou would be everyone's public property.
Then the local dukes would definitely send troops to help Liu Bei because of his political gains.
This way, Xu Prefecture would be able to obtain a certain degree of security in the chaotic world.
So to put it bluntly, Liu Bei's acquisition of Xuzhou seemed to have been a huge bargain.
But in reality, the biggest beneficiary was still Tao Qian.
If he won, he could preserve his hometown.
He could even send Liu Bei out of Xu Prefecture before his foundation was stable.
If he could defeat it, Liu Bei could die in his place.
Moreover, he had relied on the political influence that Liu Bei had inherited to gain the support of the surrounding dukes.
Therefore, there were actually many benefits involved.
After listening to White Night's analysis.
"Damn it, this Tao Qian is full of bad ideas!" Zhang Fei's eyes widened.”
Who the f * ck could withstand this?
Everyone was scheming?
"Previously, the Xu Prefecture that Tao Qian governed was very chaotic. If we don't find someone capable to take over the Xu Prefecture, we won't be able to govern the chaotic situation.
Moreover, Tao Qian had a grudge against Cao Cao for killing his father, so he was afraid that Cao Cao would take revenge.
Therefore, these two points were enough.”
After Tao Qian defeated the Yellow Turban Army in Xuzhou, he sent an envoy to pay a visit to the Emperor. The Emperor granted Tao Qian the title of General Anton and Governor of Xuzhou.
Tao Qian took over the military and political power of Xuzhou, but the facts proved that Tao Qian had no political ability.
When Tao Qian had just taken over Xuzhou, the people there were rich and had sufficient food.
After Tao Qian took office, he appointed Cao Hong and other flattery villains.
Estranged from Zhao Yu and other celebrities who dared to speak out, capable people all left Tao Qian.
Xu Prefecture's judicial system and government affairs had been abandoned.
Gradually falling into chaos, Tao Qian felt that he no longer had the ability to stabilize the situation in Xu Prefecture.
Lu Bu led his army to attack Cao Cao's rear and occupied Yanzhou.
Cao Cao had no choice but to retreat.
Although Cao Cao had retreated, he had yet to take revenge.
Tao Qian knew that as long as Cao Cao was free, he would come to take revenge on him.
With his and his subordinates 'abilities, they were not Cao Cao's match at all, and Xu Prefecture could not be guaranteed to be safe.
Rather than this, it would be better to give Xuzhou to Liu Bei.
In his opinion, the only person who could contend with Cao Cao was Liu Bei.
"Then Military Advisor, why don't we take the benefits in front of us? F * ck, this is Xuzhou. F * ck, if we don't take it, the heavens will not tolerate it!!”
Zhang Fei shouted excitedly.
Fortunately, they were surrounded by their own people.
How could Old Zhang not take advantage of this?
Xuzhou!
Since when did they have such a large territory!
This person had already given it to him, and he didn't want it?
Zhang Fei looked at Bai Ye eagerly. He wouldn't really not want it, right?
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