Zhang Fei said: "This matter is actually very simple. I promise you that from now on, I will never drink or whip soldiers again. I will actively follow other people's advice on everything."
Mi Zhu smiled and said, "I'm afraid I'm not talking what I mean!"
Zhang Fei felt a little angry and said: "My eldest brother Liu Bei and I have been sworn friends for many years, and we have never failed to keep our word. How can you despise me!"
Liu Bei said: "Since you have made such a promise, I am still worried. I would also like to ask Chen Deng to help you. Drink less alcohol in the morning and evening. You must not get into trouble because of drinking."
Chen Deng nodded and agreed. After Liu Bei's instructions were completed, Jiu led an infantry of thirty thousand and left Xuzhou towards Nanyang.
At this time, Yu Yi returned to his residence, recalling many details of their interactions, which made him realize his sworn brother Liu Bei further and further, especially the action of drawing the sword, which completely chilled him, thinking that Lu Bu had not asked yet.
After finding out Diao Chan's whereabouts, he was not willing to leave just like that, so he planned to observe secretly to see what Lu Bu's actions were before deciding on his next move.
In Nanyang City, Yuan Shu heard that Liu Bei not only told the court that he wanted to occupy his territory, but also sent troops from Xuzhou. He was very angry and said: "Liu Bei is a small businessman who weaves straw mats and sells them. Now he is in Xuzhou, and
The other princes are equal, and I was preparing to attack such a person, but I didn’t expect that he would turn against me first, which is really abominable!”
So he directly selected General Ji Ling and led his army of 100,000 troops to kill in the direction of Xuzhou.
The two armies met in Xuyi. Liu Bei knew that he had relatively few troops, so he stayed close to the mountain and the underwater village, preparing to wait for work. Ji Ling was from Shandong, and the weapon he used was a three-pointed knife, which weighed fifty kilograms. He led his troops.
He came to the front of the formation and yelled, "Liu Bei, you, a mountain villager, how can you have the courage to invade our territory?"
Liu Bei replied: "I have received the emperor's edict to attack the disobedient princes. If you come to resist today, you are guilty of an unpardonable crime!"
After Ji Ling heard this, he was furious. He raised his weapon, clamped the horse's legs and attacked Liu Bei. Guan Yu on the side shouted loudly: "Don't hurt my elder brother!"
So he and Ji Ling fought for more than 30 rounds, with no winner or loser.
However, Guan Yu's martial arts skills were still superior to Ji Ling's. Ji Ling was obviously stressed after the fight. He quickly shouted to take a rest before fighting. After hearing this, Guan Yu did not want to take advantage of others, so he touched his beard and retreated.
However, Ji Ling was very cunning. He immediately sent his lieutenant out as soon as he returned. When Guan Yu heard the sound of horse hooves, he thought it was Ji Ling who was coming to challenge him, so he turned his horse's head and prepared to fight again. However, he found that the person coming was not Ji Ling.
, then said: "Please call Ji Ling out quickly. We didn't decide the winner just now. He must rest. I will fight with him now!"
Xun Zheng laughed: "I am Ji Ling's deputy general. How can a nameless general like you be worthy of our general taking action personally?"
After Guan Yu heard this, he was furious. He attacked the opponent with his sword and killed the opponent's head in just one turn. The morale of the army was greatly boosted. Liu Bei took the opportunity to lead his troops to kill the general. Ji Ling's troops were defeated and retreated to Yin.
Hekou allowed Guan Yu to challenge him, but he did not dare to come out. He secretly sent his soldiers to plunder the opponent's camp, but they were defeated one by one by Xuzhou's soldiers and horses. The two groups were locked in a confrontation.
After Zhang Fei waited until Liu Bei led the army to leave, he handed over many things to Chen Deng to handle. He had no involvement in internal affairs. He only came out to look at important military affairs. Most of the time he was drinking. But when he was drinking, he also went to see
Yu Yi, but Yu Yi seemed not interested in Xuzhou's political affairs and rarely accepted appointments. Zhang Fei knew that Yu Yi must be frustrated, and as a brother, he couldn't bear it, so he sent Chen Deng to persuade him.
Chen Deng still admired Yu Yi's strategy, but he really couldn't interfere too much in the affairs between the Liu Bei brothers. Zhang Fei happened to give this order, so he had no choice but to make this trip.
Yuyi's residence is in the center of Xuzhou. Compared with the residences in Luoyang City and Chang'an City, it is much shabby, and there are not many maids. Yuyi spends most of his life in Xuzhou reading books and practicing martial arts, and occasionally uses symbols
He keeps in touch with his underground troops, stays at his residence at other times, stays behind closed doors, and rarely attends some banquets.
When Chen Deng arrived at his residence, he knocked on the door. Yu Yi thought it was Zhang Fei coming to persuade him again and avoided seeing him. Suddenly, a voice came from outside the door and said, "I am Chen Deng. I still want to ask for advice on something."
Yu Yi thought for a while and realized that Chen Deng came to see him at this time. Maybe he really had something important to do, so he opened the door, bowed as a courtesy, and said: "I heard that Liu Bei went out to attack Yuan Shu, and asked my third brother Zhang Fei to guard it.
If the city asks you to assist again, I’m afraid I’ll have to worry a lot.”
Chen Deng smiled bitterly and said: "Nothing can escape your glasses."
Yu Yi poured two cups of tea on the table, made a gesture of asking him to sit down, and said with a leisurely smile: "Liu Bei is going to attack Yuan Shu. Among the brothers, only Guan Yu can discuss it, so he will naturally send his third brother to guard it.
But Third Brother doesn’t hesitate to drink, so there will always be someone to restrain him.”
Chen Deng just smiled and said nothing.
Yu Yi then said: "I don't know what you mean when you come to me?"
Chen Deng said: "Actually, as an outsider, I really can't bear to see your brothers at odds, so I wanted to come and try to persuade you."
Yu Yi picked up the cup, drank the tea in the cup, sighed, and said: "We don't have any discord, but Liu Bei refuses to follow my advice. I'm afraid there will be big disaster."
Chen Dengdao: "Actually, Liu Bei still wants to adopt your suggestion, otherwise he wouldn't let you express your opinion every time."
Yu Yi retorted: "If that's the case, why does he have to do the opposite every time I bring it up?"
Chen Deng explained: "You also know that Duke Xuande attaches great importance to reputation and the court. If you shame him in front of everyone again and again, he will naturally be very angry."
After hearing this, Yu Yi thought it made sense and said: "Actually, I have a reason for this. Thank you for your suggestion."
Chen Deng stood up, cupped his hands, and said: "I can't say anything about it. This matter is only a matter of confusion to the authorities, but it is clear to the onlookers."
"Okay, walk slowly!"
Yuyi sent Chen Deng to the door.
After returning home, he reflected on what had happened. Yuyi suddenly felt a lot relieved. The current critical moment in Xuzhou was no longer there. He felt that he should stand next to Zhang Fei to help at this time, so he prepared to go to the government office.
News came from the road that Zhang Fei had prepared a banquet and invited Cao Bao. Later, because Cao Bao refused to drink, Zhang Fei whipped him regardless of dissuasion. It seemed that the matter was very big.
By the time Yu Yi arrived at the scene, the banquet had already dispersed and most of the people attending the party were drunk. Yu Yi secretly sighed that it was terrible and asked someone to ask for the complete story.