It had to be said that this time, Liu Bei had unexpectedly chosen to break through the defensive line and reinforce Pengcheng. This had caught Cao Cao off guard.
Of course, Liu Bei and the others didn't gain much advantage.
After the initial surprise, the Cao soldiers regained their senses and under the command of their generals, they regrouped and finally stabilized themselves.
The Cao soldiers also began to display their strength as the elites of the world.
After fighting for more than an hour, Liu Bei's army successfully broke through Cao Cao's blockade. The entire army charged to the city of Xu Prefecture and met up with the Xu Prefecture army that had come out of the city to receive them.
Sima Yujin, who was in charge of the outer battlefield of Pengcheng, lost all his face. Not only did he fail to stop Liu Bei's army, but he was also held back by Zhang Fei. He lost more than 1,100 people and could only go to Cao Cao to apologize.
It had to be said that this time, Liu Bei's fame had spread in Xu Prefecture.
After all, the morale of Peng City's defenders was already at an all-time low in the face of Cao Cao's high-pressure attack.
Kong Rong and Tian Kai's troops had arrived earlier, but they did not even dare to enter Xuzhou. Only Liu Bei led his troops to break through Cao Cao's blockade and break out of the encirclement, greatly boosting the morale of Pengcheng and even the entire Xuzhou army.
To Pengcheng and Xuzhou, Liu Bei was a well-deserved hero.
Therefore, when Liu Bei and the others entered the city, the entire Peng City was in an uproar. The people ran around to tell each other.
Tao Qian personally led a group of civil and military officials to the city gates to welcome Liu Bei, showing great respect to him.
After the greetings, a banquet was set up to entertain them. At the same time, there were also arrangements to comfort the soldiers.
As the Prefecture Overseer, Tao Qian personally led the way. Mi Zhu, Mi Fang, Chen Gui, Chen Deng, and a large group of Xu Prefecture civil and military officials escorted them to Tao Qian's residence for the banquet.
It seemed like an ordinary meeting, but it was actually an accumulation of connections. Who knew when it would be useful? This was also a way to pave the way.
During the banquet, both the host and the guest chatted happily. Liu Bei's imposing manner and open-minded words left a deep impression on everyone present.
When the banquet was about to end, Tao Qian suddenly ordered Mei Zhu to take out the token and seal that represented Xu Prefecture's Overseer. He took it and held it in his hands.
Seeing Tao Qian's actions, the people present naturally looked at each other.
Apart from Mi Zhu and Tao Qian, no one knew why he had suddenly taken out the seal that represented the highest authority of the Xu Prefecture.
Xia Cheng raised his eyebrows and his heart skipped a beat.
Was it coming?
The legendary Rang Xu Prefecture?
As expected, Tao Qian took the card seal and solemnly walked in front of Liu Bei with both hands.
Liu Bei could not help but be shocked and asked,""Tao Gong…what is the meaning of this?"
Tao Qian said,"The world is in turmoil and Wang Gang is in a state of depression. Since Liu Bei is a relative of the Han clan, he should do his best to help the country.”
"Now that I am old and incompetent, I am willing to give up Xuzhou now. This is a sincere heart. Liu Bei, please do not refuse. I will write my own memorial and submit it to the Imperial Court.”
"Master Tao, please don't kill me like this.”
Liu Bei quickly cupped his fists and solemnly said to Tao Qian,""Although Liu Bei is a descendant of the Han Dynasty, he has little merit and virtue. Now for the sake of righteousness, so come to help, you say this, is it because you suspect Liu Bei has the intention of annexation? If you have such thoughts, the heavens will not bless you!"
Of course, although he said that, in reality, Liu Bei's heart was still beating fast for a moment.
It was not that he was greedy.
It was human nature.
After all, that was Xuzhou!
It has jurisdiction over 62 counties of Donghai, Langye, Pengcheng, Guangling and Xiapi.
It was located in Jiangsu Province, the southern border of Shandong Province, and the two counties of Suzhou and Si in Anhui Province.
Since ancient times, it had been the key to the north, the gateway to the south, a battleground for military strategists, and the center of merchants.
This was because this place was southeast of Nanping, north of Qilu, and west of the Central Plains. It was an important place that connected the north and south.
It was also the capital of Xiang Yu and the hometown of Liu Bang, the ancestor of Han Dynasty.
Now, it was said that it was going to be transferred to his hands.
This kind of excitement was no less than someone suddenly saying that they would give you hundreds of millions of wealth and a first-class house in the future.
Seeing the complicated expression on Liu Bei's face, Xia Cheng shook his head.
It seemed like there were many benefits to taking Xu Prefecture Overseer's words, but there were also many problems that needed to be considered.
Even if they could reach an agreement verbally, they would still have to wrestle with each other just to divide the benefits, let alone whether they could really get it.
Moreover, at this time, was Tao Qian really giving up his position?
Of course…He was just being polite.
Even if it was love at first sight, there was no need to give up all his assets to others, right?
This wasn't a fantasy novel.
Moreover, even if he really wanted to give up.
On the surface, Tao Qian's first choice should be Qing Zhou governor Tian Kai.
He had the highest status and was the subordinate of Gongsun Zan, the overlord of the Northern Lands. He had the most power to protect Xu Prefecture.
The second choice was Kong Rong. Kong Rong, who had given up at the age of seven, was not only his good friend, but also famous throughout the world.
At this time, he suddenly said that he wanted to give it to Liu Bei. He could only say that he was tricking him.
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