After introducing Mi Zhu's identity, Kong Rong pulled Mi Zhu along and told Liu Bei about Zhang Kai's assassination of Cao Song."…So now, Cao Cao has already mobilized his troops to plunder and surround Xu Prefecture. Tao Qian sent Mi Bijia here to ask for help.”
Mi Zhu was also at the side, quickly recounting Cao Cao's wanton plundering of Xu Prefecture and how the people could not bear the flames of war.
He also expressed his concern that he did not know how the situation in Xu Prefecture was during the few days he had been besieged in Duchang.
His words were reasonable and sincere, showing his outstanding eloquence.
Even Liu Bei couldn't help but nod in agreement.""Tao Gongzu is a benevolent gentleman. Unexpectedly, because of his subordinate's selfish desires, he suffered such an innocent injustice.”
At this moment, Kong Rong, who had been preparing for a long time, looked at Liu Bei and said his intentions,"You are a relative of the Han clan. Now that Cao Cao is harming the people and relying on the strong to bully the weak, why don't you go with Kong Rong to save him?”
Previously, on the walls of Duchang City, he had personally witnessed Liu Bei's two sworn brothers, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, galloping across the battlefield, their bravery sweeping through everything.
If he could have Liu Bei's help, then his chances would be much higher.
" This…" Liu Bei glanced at Xia Cheng, who was shaking his head at him.
After pondering for a while, he sighed and said,"It's not that Liu Bei dares to refuse, but he has few soldiers and few generals. The newly surrendered Yellow Turban Army is not well-equipped, lacking in food and grass, and their morale is unstable. In addition, they have not been trained yet. I'm afraid it will be difficult to easily move Cao Cao's army and help Wen Ju.“
"Xuande, you really disappoint me.”
Kong Rong stared at Liu Bei and said,"Now, I, Kong Rong, want to lead troops to rescue Tao Gongzu. Although it is because of our old friendship, it is also for the sake of righteousness.”
A gentleman can be deceived by the right way.
Kong Rong was worried about Liu Bei and was unwilling to rescue Xu Prefecture with him, so he deliberately used words to provoke him.
After all, Cao Cao controlled Yanzhou and had 100,000 elite Qingzhou soldiers. No one was willing to offend such a powerful enemy.
As expected, Liu Bei's face was filled with anger. Just as he was about to agree, Xia Cheng, who had been paying attention to the progress of the conversation, hurriedly went forward and pulled him back.
"Lord Kong is the descendant of a famous family. His reputation is famous in the four seas and he has the North Sea. He has a large army and sufficient money and food.”Xia Cheng continued.
"However, my lord has few soldiers and is unable to defend himself. He is no match for Cao Cao's 100,000 strong army.”At this point, Xia Cheng deliberately shook his head and frowned.
"And…I'm afraid Lord Kong doesn't know that when my master heard that you were trapped in the North Sea, he had already gathered all his troops and traveled day and night before rushing over.”
"Along the way, we also helped the refugees. In addition, in order to solve the crisis of Duchang's siege, we distributed gruel and those Yellow Turbans.”
Xia Cheng pretended to pour out his grievances and quietly began to take advantage of her.
He had already made it clear that they had spent so much money and food to save the North Sea. Kong Rong would not be indifferent.
As expected, Kong Rong said," I have more than a thousand sets of armor and some weapons in the North Sea Treasury. If Liu Bei needs them, just take them. I will also have people do their best to provide some rations for you."”
Xia Cheng's eyes lit up and he was about to continue.
"Zi Mou!" Liu Bei couldn't bear to see this happen and hurriedly shouted.
"I hope Wenju doesn't worry. Guan Hai has already surrendered to me. The 50,000 Yellow Turban soldiers can be sent to rescue him after some reorganization.”
"My lord!" Xia Cheng exclaimed at the side.
"My lord, you have been busy worrying about the Lord of the Residence of Confucius, so you don't know that although Guan Hai claims to have an army of 50,000, most of them are young, old, women, and children.”
"In addition, there were many casualties in the attack on the North Sea a few days ago. Now, there are less than ten thousand people who can go into battle. Moreover, most of these soldiers are holding sickles and hoes. They are not wearing clothes. Even if they are included…how can they be a match for Cao Cao's ferocious army?”
"Since that's the case, I'll ask Wenju to go first. Allow me to go to my brother's place to borrow another three to five thousand men.”Liu Bei thought for a moment before turning to Kong Rong.
When Liu Bei was 15 years old, his mother wanted him to go out to study. At that time, he, Liu Deran, and Gongsun Zan from western Liaoning joined Lu Zhi to study.
During their studies, Gongsun Zan and Liu Bei became good friends. Because Gongsun Zan was older, Liu Bei treated him as his brother. Gongsun Zan also took care of Liu Bei.
Kong Rong nodded." Alright then. I'll reorganize the army first. I hope you won't break your promise."”
It wasn't that Kong Rong was a villain, but he knew that he couldn't save Tao Qian alone. He needed a good general to fight Cao Cao.
Wu Anguo, the strongest general under his command in the North Sea, had lost his hand and could no longer gallop.
If they wanted to fight Cao Cao, they would need Liu Bei's help.
Liu Bei said,"How could that be? The ancients said,"Since ancient times, who has not died? A man cannot stand without faith. Please rest assured, Wenju. Regardless of whether I can borrow soldiers in the end, I will come quickly."”
Seeing Liu Bei's reaction, Kong Rong nodded in agreement. Mi Zhu also thanked him.
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