Chapter 816 Using Cao Cao as a free barrier

Author: Yan Yu Mang Cang Cang

Chapter 816 Using Cao Cao as a free barrier

"The main reason is that at that time, our foothold in Xuzhou was not stable and our strength was not enough.

What needed to be done most at that time was not to go and fight Cao Cao.

Instead, we must quickly develop our own strength here in Xuzhou.

Completely stand firm here in Xuzhou.

At this time, it would be very unwise to go and fight Cao Cao.

And besides that, there is another reason.

Even with Cao Cao here, Xuzhou as a whole would be under great external pressure.

The reason why we two brothers were invited to Xuzhou.

To a large extent, it was because of external pressure from Cao Cao.

That’s why we need to exist in Xuzhou.

Only then can I get the attention of many people here in Xuzhou.

If it had been at the beginning, it had not yet established itself.

So they directly joined forces with Lu Bu to defeat Cao Cao.

Then the value of you and me, brothers, will be greatly reduced.

It is basically impossible to develop rapidly in Xuzhou.

Even if it can really develop, it will be very difficult.

Not long ago, it was as smooth as it is now.

Later on, we here were even more busy welcoming the Emperor and other things.

So the fight against Cao Cao was delayed.

As for why Lu Bu was brought to Xuzhou.

Naturally, this is also to let Lu Bu guard against Cao Cao here.

Let Lu Bu and Cao Cao continue fighting.

Only in this way can we not pay too much attention to the threats from Cao Cao in the future.

You can rest assured and do our own thing."

Liu Bei had never said these words to Zhang Fei at the beginning.

This is the secret he keeps in his heart.

But now, he is no longer what he used to be.

Here in Xuzhou, although Tao Qian is still the pastor of Xuzhou.

But it was Liu Bei who really meant what he said.

Lu Bu had already arrived in Xuzhou at this time.

Many things can be said to have been settled.

In addition, Zhang Fei is his confidant.

At this time Liu Bei drank some more wine, so he spoke out these things.

After hearing Liu Bei's words, Zhang Fei seemed shocked.

I didn't expect that my eldest brother would actually consider so many things.

He didn't speak for a while, and stood here thinking quietly for a while.

After Liu Bei spoke for a while, he then looked at Liu Bei and said:

"It's just that, brother, you also said that Cao Cao is very difficult to deal with.

Relatively speaking, Lu Bu is easier to deal with.

Then why didn't we join Lu Bu in getting rid of Cao Cao later?

Then let Lu Bu occupy Yanzhou?

In this case, it will undoubtedly be more beneficial to our side."

Liu Bei shook his head when he heard this and said:

"Yide, that's not the case. In my opinion, Lu Bu staying in Yanzhou is more dangerous than Cao Cao staying there.

Because Cao Mengde is a person who pays attention to propriety in doing things, has concerns, and can think normally.

Lu Bu sometimes acts out of loyalty.

Under normal circumstances, you can guess what Cao Cao will do next.

Some normal means can be used.

As for Lu Bu, things are a little bit awkward.

Another thing is that Lu Bu's ability is far inferior to Cao Cao.

Don't forget that to the north of Yanzhou, there is Yuan Shao, who is even more powerful.

That is our real enemy.

If Lu Bu were in Yanzhou, according to Lu Bu's ability, he would not be able to resist Yuan Shao for a long time.

There is a big difference if Cao Cao stays in Yanzhou.

Cao Cao will be blocking us for a long time, coming from Yuan Shao due north.

On our side, we first use Lu Bu to defend against Cao Cao, and then use Cao Cao as a barrier to defend against Yuan Shao.

Only in this way can we develop with more peace of mind.

And the Lu Bu now is different from the Lu Bu back then.

If I had sent troops back then, I would have joined forces with him to deal with Cao Cao.

So if Lu Bu had not gone through this severe beating, he would definitely feel that he was very capable, unruly and uncontrollable.

But now, there is a big difference.

This confrontation with Cao Cao was very harmful to Lu Bu.

It knocked away a lot of arrogance in Lu Bu's heart.

This made Lu Bu gradually realize a fact.

Knowing himself, that's what he is.

After experiencing this severe beating, Lu Bu became much more realistic.

After today's testing and observation, I feel that although the current Lu Bu is still relatively stupid, he is generally useful.

My temperament was worn down a lot, and the battle between him and Cao Cao was the process of me surviving the eagle.

Lu Bu is the eagle, and Cao Cao is the one who cooked the eagle for me for free."

When he said this, Liu Bei couldn't help but reveal a smile on his face.

It can be seen that he is very satisfied with this plan.

It is his proud work.

After Zhang Fei heard Liu Bei's words, he felt a little dizzy.

My eldest brother is indeed my eldest brother. What he thinks about is long-term.

All kinds of twists and turns are beyond the imagination of a rough guy like him.

At that moment, he couldn't help but said to Liu Bei:

"Brother is worthy of being a brother!

I understand my brother’s difficulties.”

Following Liu Bei's words, some of Zhang Fei's doubts about Liu Bei's intention to welcome Lu Bu in were cleared up.

The knot in my heart is gone.

Liu Bei smiled and soon lay on the bed.

He did not fall asleep immediately, but continued to plan some things.

Then I thought of Chen Gong and Chen Gongtai.

Chen Gong is a very good counselor.

He had heard about Chen Gong's reputation before, and also secretly inquired about Chen Gong's affairs.

It can be said that I know a lot about Chen Gong.

He felt that it was too wasteful for a counselor like Chen Gong to follow Lu Bu.

And there is a smart person like Chen Gong here.

From now on, if he wants to control Lu Bu better, I'm afraid it won't be easy.

So I began to think in my heart about what I should do to bring Chen Gong to my side.

As long as he can bring Chen Gong to his side.

Then many of the next things will become easier to do.

And here, he can get such a talented counselor as Chen Gong, which is like adding more power to a tiger.

Liu Bei was here, thinking about it for a long time without falling asleep.

And there were many people who couldn't sleep that night in Xuzhou.

Liu Bei was not the only one, for example, Tao Qian's eldest son couldn't sleep at this time.

The eldest son of the Tao family was furious at this time and vented his anger and anger towards a beautiful concubine.

After a while, the anger in my heart subsided a little.

But I still feel very depressed.

Too much, really too much!

That traitor Liu Bei now completely ignores him, the real son of Xuzhou Mu.

This time Lu Bu came to Yanzhou to get along with each other, but Liu Bei didn't report it to his father.

I did a lot of things directly without asking for advice.

After the matter was settled, the results were sent to his father.

Doing this is really going too far.

He didn't take himself and others seriously at all.

Now that his grandfather is still here, Liu Bei dares to do this.

What if you wait until your grandfather really passes away?

Next, wouldn't Liu Bei's side be completely ignored?

The more I think about this matter, the more uncomfortable and unwilling I feel.

Obviously his father is also Xuzhou Mu, and he is Xuzhou Mu's eldest son.

Next, Xuzhou Mu will be passed on to him.

As a result, Liu Bei, an outsider who weaves mats and sells shoes, was suppressed!

Not willing to give in! Really unwilling to give in!!

But even if you are unwilling to do so, it is difficult to resist under such circumstances.

Because Liu Bei is used to winning people's hearts.

At this time, in Xuzhou, it can be said that he has won the hearts of the people and is difficult to compete with.

It was also very difficult for him to confront Liu Bei.

After thinking about it in such distress for a long time.

Suddenly, a light flashed in his mind, and a person appeared in his mind.

This person is none other than Lu Bu and Lu Fengxian, who recently came to Xuzhou.

Lu Bu was very skilled in martial arts, and he looked at everything Lu Bu did.

Lu Bu is a person who is very suitable for tempting with benefits.

Does this mean that in the future, we can join forces with Lu Bu?

Then use Lu Bu's power to deal with Liu Bei?

After this thought arose in his mind, Tao Qian's eldest son immediately felt excited.

He felt that he had thought of a good way.

Not only that, I might also be able to have some connections with the Emperor and others.

The more he thought about it, the more excited he felt.

I feel as if I have found a safe and feasible way in this desperate situation...

Tao Qian's body looked even thinner.

It is said that Tao Qian was seriously ill at first, and then with the arrival of Liu Bei and others, and things happened unexpectedly.

Cao Cao retreated, the siege of Xuzhou was lifted, and his mood improved a lot.

His condition also improved and his body became much stronger.

But he is still old after all.

So after a period of improvement, it gradually declined.

By now, Tao Qian felt that he could no longer hold on for much longer.

Naturally, he had heard about what Liu Bei had done recently.

Tao Qian was also a little dissatisfied with this.

But no matter how dissatisfied he was, at this time, he had no other choice.

Because Liu Bei had already matured, there was nothing he could do to check or balance Liu Bei.

If Liu Bei wanted to do it, he would not be able to do it now.

Of course, relatively speaking, Liu Bei still respects him very much.

It's just that in this case, something wasn't done very well.

This made Tao Qian feel a little uncomfortable, and he also quickly thought about whether he had done something wrong.

He soon thought of the reason. He felt that with Liu Bei's development, he was still Xuzhou Mu, and was somewhat blocking Liu Bei's way.

So after some thinking, Tao Qian quickly asked someone to pass some news to Liu Bei.

The news was revealed and he decided to give up the position of Xuzhou Mu to Liu Bei.
Chapter completed!