All things revive, warblers fly and grass grows.
As the spring plowing season begins in various parts of the Han Dynasty, the chill in the air is gradually cleared away.
In mid-March, after sending a letter to Xun Yu, Xi Yu led the supply camp to escort the first batch of grain and grass to Xuzhou smoothly.
Although Cao Cao had deployed his troops in Xuzhou at this time, he did not attack the remaining territory of Xuzhou rashly.
War does not happen overnight.
Although Cao Cao successively captured half of Xuzhou in the previous campaign, this time the battle against Xuzhou was not as simple as last time.
The wealthy Xuzhou family who had recovered their senses could not allow Cao Cao to occupy the entire Xuzhou like this.
Although most people in Xuzhou did not have much resistance to Cao Cao.
But in the final analysis, today's world is still dominated by aristocratic families. Even the Han Dynasty has been deeply influenced by aristocratic families.
Now that Cao Cao is eager to conquer Xuzhou, after all, he has no choice but to do so.
You picked something out and now you treat it like nothing happened?
Xi Yu walked slowly along the way, but he didn't expect that the two of them would become like this after not seeing each other for only half a month.
Xun Yu was not sure what Chen Gong would do. He thought that even if Cao Cao learned that Chen Gong had rebellious intentions, he would not be surprised at all.
"What are you doing?"
"Why am I here? Of course I want to ask you!"
If Yanzhou's hidden dangers can be successfully solved this time, it can be solved once and for all.
What's more, the analysis in Xiyu's letter is well-founded.
He actually wanted to keep Xi Yu, and even let him lead his own army to help capture the towns in Xuzhou.
With the support of the Xuzhou family behind him, Liu Bei lacked nothing.
Let the opponent concentrate on attacking Xuzhou.
Once Cao Cao's war in Xuzhou reached a stalemate and he was unable to advance or retreat, Chen Gong and others would naturally be unable to sit still.
Who would have thought that soon after arriving in Xuzhou, all kinds of trivial things would pile up.
Xun Yu also had it in his heart.
"Zhongde is still in Shouzhang now. In that case, you and I might as well discuss it with him directly!"
In Xuzhou today, Tao Qian is seriously ill, and Liu Bei seems to be taking charge of Xuzhou.
The two rode lightly, Xi Yu and Dian Wei arrived in Shouzhang in the afternoon of the same day.
Naturally, what he asked was what Xi Yu had said before.
"You two, it's rare to come here to look for someone this time!"
Maybe when will another vassal state appear in this world that is as tyrannical as the Qin state in the pre-Qin period.
Without any hesitation, after Xi Yu mentioned Cheng Yu, Xun Yu took the initiative and hurried to Shouzhang with Xi Yu.
"I believe you!"
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Xi Zhicai thought that he was just accompanying the military advisor, and that he would be of use when the war started.
"With the current situation, this battle in Xuzhou will probably drag on for at least half a year!"
The wealthy clans in the area are complex and cannot be easily controlled by Cao Ren and others.
The small households in Xuzhou towns under his command have a lot of things to deal with.
Just looking at the situation in front of them, people who didn't know better would have thought that these two people were doing something shameful in the camp.
Liu Bei and his three people, who were originally impoverished, now have the support of some wealthy families in Xuzhou. They will have no problem holding on to Xuzhou and dragging Cao Cao along.
Xi Yu shook his head, then his face darkened and he nodded: "But I guess it won't be long!"
Xi Yu glanced at Cao Cao. He hadn't seen him for half a month, and now Cao Cao's face was obviously a little haggard.
He was half-covered in a Confucian shirt, and his eyes seemed to have not been opened.
I thought that after Xi Yu returned from escorting the food and grass, he would come to him to discuss the matter as soon as possible.
Outside the camp, the herald sent the order, and Xi Yu took the baggage to the camp and successfully delivered the first batch of grain and grass.
Dare to start in late March, Xi Yu returned to Yanzhou smoothly.
Xi Yu straightened up from the recliner, sat up straight and looked at Xun Yu.
Even if he reminds her intentionally, Xi Yu will somehow lead the topic elsewhere.
Xun Yu's attire was the same as usual, wearing a light-colored Confucian shirt and his clothes were neatly dressed.
Inside the camp, while Cao Cao was planning his troops and generals, the thoughts in his mind began to take off.
At that time, Chen Gong and Zhang Miao led Lu Bu into Yanzhou, and the entire Yanzhou rebelled again.
At the same time, Xun Yu, who learned that Xi Yu had returned, immediately came to find Xi Yu.
It's good that there was no movement on Zhang Miao's side. Once there was movement, I think Xun Yu would be the quickest to react.
How amazing.
Hearing Xun Yu's reminder, Xi Yu couldn't help but smile.
At that time, most of the entire Yanzhou area will rise up and rebel.
The Xi Zhicai on the side doesn't look any better.
"Nothing has happened yet!"
"Brother, just take care of your health!"
No beginning or end, just making assumptions out of thin air?
Just because the other person seems ambitious?
Of course, Cao Cao was able to reach this point because of his family background.
Thinking of the current situation in Xuzhou, Xi Zhicai sighed.
The Han Dynasty has shown its decline, and the princes from all over the world do not want to imitate Liu Bang, the founder of the Han Dynasty, and build a more powerful country.
Xi Yu's previous letter also mentioned the dissatisfaction of the Yanzhou wealthy family with their current situation.
"Before I came here, I had already sent a letter to Brother Wenruo, mentioning Zhang Miao's problem. I think Brother Wenruo will be prepared."
Today's situation in the Han Dynasty is somewhat reminiscent of the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period in the pre-Qin period.
Who would have known that after the other party came back, he would just lie down at home leisurely and look like he didn't care.
However, Cao Cao is Cao Cao, and Xun Yu is Xun Yu.
Xi Yu sat in the camp and flipped through the news about Xuzhou.
If we really want to capture a town, we don't know how many soldiers will be killed in the end.
This time, the food and fodder that Xi Yu escorted was enough for Cao Ying's soldiers to consume for more than two or three months.
His ambition is to assist Cao Cao, help the Han Dynasty, and restore the great Han Dynasty to its former glory.
On the other hand, Lu Bu was stationed in Hanoi so close to him, and Yanzhou was such a large territory, Xun Yu didn't believe that Lu Bu would not be tempted.
Seeing that Xi Yu really seemed to have forgotten, Xun Yu couldn't help but remind him aloud.
At present, it is not that there are no towns in Xuzhou where Cao Cao's army can be stationed, but Cao Cao leads his troops and is stationed outside the city.
Cao Cao was very anxious. After pacifying Yanzhou, he was no longer the young official on the streets of Luoyang.
Just because of his family background, Han Fu, who originally occupied Jizhou, gave up the huge Jizhou to Yuan Shao.
"Be prepared!"
For Cao Cao, it was a head-on blow.
Yes, Cao Cao and Zhang Miao were close friends, and their friendship made Cao Cao have no doubt about Zhang Miao.
Seeing Xi Yu's expression as if nothing had happened, Xun Yu couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.
Upon hearing Cheng Yu's curious inquiry, Xun Yu glanced at Xi Yu, and then with a serious look on his face, he began to speak out the words he had prepared for the two of them on the way.
Now it is a good choice to draw these people out through Zhang Miao and Chen Gong's affairs.
After half a month, Cao Jun did not capture Xuzhou towns as easily as last time.
Xi Zhicai still took his brother's sworn words to a certain extent to heart.
"I think what you two said is true!"
Knowing that Cao Ren and others could not control these towns, Cao Cao was naturally a little anxious.
Not long after, after listening to Xun Yu's words, Cheng Yu frowned.
"Fengyi left?"
This sword finally had to cut through thorns and thorns, so Xun Yu naturally couldn't let someone drag him back behind him.
In sight, the hair crown on Cao Cao's head was thrown somewhere, and a few hair strands were obviously thrown out from the bun he tied casually, making it a little messy.
There are countless things that go against the law.
Once it is true as Xi Yu said, Chen Gong wants to welcome Lu Bu to station in Xuzhou.
As for how Cao Cao plans to attack Xuzhou, he doesn't need to worry about it.
Xi Yu chuckled. He knew what would happen, so he was prepared.
Hearing that Xi Yu had arrived with supplies and supplies, Cao Cao put aside the thoughts in his mind and got up and took Xi Zhicai with him out of the tent to welcome him.
After pondering for a long time, Xun Yu solemnly nodded towards Xi Yu.
Cao Cao couldn't help but murmur.
He spoke with such certainty that Xun Yu had to take it seriously.
Zhang Miao and others did not make the slightest move.
Xi Zhicai chuckled and shook his head. He had no control over his brother's thoughts.
Today's big man is watching the trend of gradually falling apart.
Xi Yu had no intention of getting involved in the war. Since the food and grass had been delivered, he naturally would not stop in Xuzhou.
"Fengyi is here?"
It seemed that Cao Cao was ready to launch his army to attack Xuzhou at any time.
But to be fair, no one in this world has any ambition at all.
During this trip, he was only responsible for escorting the grain and fodder. Now that the grain and fodder have arrived, what he should do is considered done.
After following Cao Cao into the camp, Xi Yu didn't say much.
As a result, he had been on guard against the situation in Yanzhou during this period, but nothing happened.
"Brother, may I ask where Brother Cheng Yu is now?"
That's the most important thing.
Xi Zhicai yawned: "There are too many things that Xuzhou has to deal with. If I had known earlier, I should have asked the lord to take Wen Ruo with me!"
After Xi Yu said something casually, Xi Zhi beside him nodded.
Qin lost its deer, and the whole world chased it away!
"Once the news about the stalemate in Xuzhou's war reaches Yanzhou, those people will not be able to sit still."
If Cao Cao's army had not entered Xuzhou this time, the towns captured during the previous expedition to Xuzhou would have been taken back by the Xuzhou family in a short time.
The princes from all over the world obviously valued the Han Dynasty, but in fact, these princes already knew what the situation was.
Just as Xi Yu thought, now that Cao Cao wants to completely capture the entire Xuzhou, it is not something that can be solved in one or a few battles.
"Is Yanzhou okay?"
Xi Yu, who was lying on the newly built lounge chair, slowly raised his eyes when he saw Xun Yu who had already come to visit him.
Since Xun Yu already knew about it, the other party would naturally know the severity of the current situation.
Back then, when he was in the general's palace advising on how to proceed, he was no more than a mediocre person.
In a real siege battle, they are all fighting against each other. At the beginning, they still have to constantly test each other.
Xun Yu was a little speechless. Although he could tell him things in front of him, Xi Yu forcefully sent him a letter.
As for what was said in the letter, Xun Yu was a little speechless.
"Are you serious about what you said in your previous letter?"
"Since brother trusts me, I can plan this matter!"
These wealthy families hidden within Yanzhou are Yanzhou's biggest hidden danger.
Xi Yu was a little surprised to see Cao Cao and his army stationed outside Dongping City.
Cheng Yu's face was solemn, and he immediately spoke: "A few days ago, I heard that Chen Gong was traveling around various places. I think he has been communicating with Yanzhou's wealthy families these days!"
"Let's go!"
In comparison, Zhang Miao and Chen Gong are just so-called triggers!
Nowadays, it is difficult for those wealthy families in Yanzhou to believe that Cheng Yu is a trustworthy person.
After all, Liu Bei, Cao Bao and others cannot be underestimated.
A simple battle between generals, and then whoever wins leads the army to rush across and kill them.
After hearing Xun Yu say that he believed in himself, Xi Yu gradually regained his composure.
The affairs of Zhang Miao, Chen Gong and others are not trivial matters.
You kid just said that Zhang Miao and others would rebel. What next?
If Xi Yu can stay, it will naturally be more beneficial to the battle of Xuzhou.
Xi Zhicai felt a little worried. Although he knew that his brother must be prepared, he still couldn't help but ask.
Staying in the rear areas like Xun Yu was the life he imagined.
When Cheng Yu was mentioned, Xun Yu nodded in approval.
It's just that for a wealthy family, things can't be solved so easily.
Without the protection of his grandfather and the support of the Cao family, Cao Cao would not have reached this stage.
It is precisely because he realized this that Xun Yu attached great importance to it.
The deer of the Han Dynasty is already about to be lost!
The real war is not as simple as the last verbal agreement between Cao and Liu.
Looking at Xun Yu's current reaction, Xi Yu knew that the other party had already taken what he said in his previous letter to heart.
"Brother, why are you here?"
Currently, Cao Cao is leading the army outside, and he has been paying attention to the war in Xuzhou.
However, some things cannot be forced.
The same goes for Boss Cao. With the support of the entire Yanzhou, he can naturally drag him.
There is nothing to worry about when Lu Bu plays Yu. The key point is that once Zhang Miao and Chen Gong take the lead.
Perhaps for Liu Bei, guarding Xuzhou now is almost a battle of wealth that he has never fought before.
As for what others think in their hearts, Xun Yu doesn't know.
Yuan Shao is the fourth generation of the family, so he can only follow him and be a green little brother.
Three days later, Xi Yu led the baggage camp back to Yanzhou via the original route.
After understanding this, Xun Yu naturally did not dare to underestimate him.
However, this attack did not achieve any results, and the Xuzhou defenders could not hold on.
With the current situation that Cao Ying had managed to manage with great difficulty, Xi Zhicai could not possibly watch the good situation go to waste like this.
Inside the Cao camp, Cao Cao couldn't help but be speechless as he looked at Xi Yu's leaving figure.
"This time the grain and grass have been delivered. I will return to Yanzhou in two days. The next delivery of grain and grass will be in a month at least!"
Xun Yu attached great importance to every slightest crisis.
Cheng Yu, who also served as Shou Zhangling, was somewhat surprised when he saw Xun Yu and Xi Yu coming hand in hand.
First of all, Chen Gong's relationship with Cao Cao is indeed no longer what it was before.
The Han Dynasty, just like the Zhou royal family, only had a vague name left.
After leading the two people into the house, Cheng Yu looked at the two people with extremely curious expressions.
However, Liu Bei was willing to delay, but Cao Cao was naturally unwilling.
"Brother!"
I think the Battle of Xuzhou will not end for a while, and the most important thing now is to stabilize Cao Cao's rear.
Only then will a new pattern emerge in this world.
"How could those people miss this God-given opportunity?"
If Zhang Miao, Chen Gong and others could be dealt with in advance, Xi Zhicai would have dealt with them long ago.
Xiahou Yuan and Cao Ren have already led troops to attack some towns in Xuzhou.
Even if he faces Yuan Shao by then, he will still have some confidence.
It's not that simple.
But who made Zhang Miao and Cao Cao close friends?
Before something happened, no one in Yanzhou could touch Zhang Miao.
The return speed of the baggage camp was naturally faster than when the food was transported before.
The two must be one who is willing to fight and the other is willing to suffer, and they hit it off immediately.
Now, he has pacified Yanzhou, if he can annex the entire Xuzhou in one go.
Cao Cao smiled and didn't explain much. When he saw Xi Yu coming, he reached out and patted Xi Yu on the shoulder.
After transporting the grain and grass, they had no intention of staying.
None of the princes along the way would take the current imperial court seriously.
The territory of Chenliu is calm and peaceful.
Two people can plan shortcomings, and three people can plan long-term goals. With one more trustworthy person, it will naturally be easier to do things.
"What do you think, brother?"
But after all, Xuzhou's aristocratic families have been developing in Xuzhou for who knows how many years.
However, Xi Yu had no such idea at all.
What does the friendship between Zhang Miao and Cao Cao have to do with Xun Yu?
Nowadays, the situation in Cao's camp is very good. Xun Yu is so focused on helping the Han Dynasty, and now Cao Cao is the sword in his hand.
Cao Cao was busy handling official matters, and Xi Zhicai sat next to Xi Yu and asked casually.
With a strong general like Xi Yu leading the charge, it should be easier to attack the city and take out the stronghold.
As he spoke, Xun Yu's face seemed to turn a little dark.
Although on the surface the captured towns were already under the control of Xia Houyuan, Cao Ren and others.
He also mentioned Lu Bu, who was eyeing Hanoi.
It is naturally easier to have Cheng Yu join than him and Xun Yu.
"I never took this matter to heart before, but now listening to what you said, it seems that Chen Gong does have different intentions!"
Cheng Yu sighed. He had previously thought that Chen Gong was just visiting friends, and he didn't take this kind of thing to heart at all.
Immediately, Cheng Yu thought again.
"By the way, Lu Bu appeared near Chen Liu a few days ago!"
Chapter completed!