Diao Chan's pretty face turned red again. How could she not understand what Liu Xin meant? As long as she left the Zhou Mu Mansion, she would always be followed by several flying tiger guards. In Xiangyang City, except for her adoptive father Wang
Who would blindly dare to cause trouble for her? In fact, this was exactly what she was worried about. Therefore, when Wang Yun asked her if she would live with him, she refused without hesitation.
Hearing Liu Xin's last words, Diao Chan felt a little embarrassed, but when she saw Liu Xin's concerned eyes, a warmth suddenly rose in her heart.
Diao Chan's words were interrupted by Liu Xin. She was stunned for a moment and continued: "Sir, the daughter of the people wants to ask for a gift from you so that she can visit her adoptive father."
Liu Xin couldn't help but secretly be wary. Has this little girl not forgotten the task Wang Yun gave her and wants to harm herself? Huh, don't say you are one of the four beauties, even if you are the most beautiful woman in the world throughout the ages.
, if you have this idea, then you will be left alone! Liu Xin gradually became more and more energetic and said in a deep voice: "Oh, tell me, what treasures does Liu have here that are worthy of you taking to see your adoptive father?
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Liu Xin almost didn't say, do you want Liu's head on his neck?
How could Diao Chan know what Liu Xin was thinking, but she could also clearly feel a chill coming towards her face. Diao Chan had never been on the battlefield, nor had she seen killing people, so naturally she didn't know that this was what Liu Xin was inadvertently emitting.
He felt so murderous that he thought he had just danced a song and his body was sweating, so now he felt a little cooler.
Diao Chan shuddered and murmured: "The daughter of the common people wants to ask for a job from the Lord on behalf of her adoptive father. It can be regarded as repaying the kindness of the foster father for raising her. I hope that you will grant me permission."
Only then did Liu Xin realize that she had thought too much. She calmed down, her murderous intent disappeared, and she muttered: "It's all right to arrange a job for him, but I'm afraid Wang Yun himself won't agree."
Diao Chan originally thought that it would be okay to arrange a place for Wang Yun, and buy fields and shops, so that he would grow old and have no worries. However, thinking about Wang Yun's love for her, she finally couldn't bear it. Diao Chan knew Wang Yun's character.
, if he is allowed to eat like this all day long, he will definitely become depressed and sick in a short time.
Hearing what Liu Xin meant, Diao Chan was a little relieved, and Diao Chan quickly continued: "In fact, there is no need to arrange any important tasks for my adoptive father. He likes reading, and it would be good if he could go to the academy to help sort out the books.
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Cai Yong was the president of the academy. Historically, he was executed on the order of Wang Yun. At that time, no matter how many people tried to persuade him, they could not move Wang Yun. Of course, history has been rewritten, and this kind of thing will never happen again.
What Liu Xin couldn't imagine was what would happen if Wang Yun was assigned to Cai Yong. However, Liu Xin knew that since he let his son take his mother's surname, Cai Yong's character has become worse and worse.
Tolerant, people get younger as they live, so they will not embarrass Wang Yun, his nemesis.
After lowering her head and thinking for a moment, Liu Xin finally nodded and said, "Well, if he wants to, let him go to the academy. It's better than letting him eat all day and wait to die."
Although this was an unpleasant thing to say, Diao Chan also knew that this was the truth. What's more, Wang Yun wanted to hurt Liu Xin, but Liu Xin did not retaliate against him and even arranged a position for him. He just let Liu Xin scold him a few words, and then...
What a big deal. Diao Chan was already overjoyed to get Liu Xin's permission. She hurriedly left and walked to the door, but then turned back and said, "Please don't worry, Sir, a civilian girl will not be alone with her adoptive father."
Liu Xin was just about to say, what does it have to do with me that you and Wang Yun are alone, but she saw that Diao Chan had already turned around and ran away. Liu Xin thought about it carefully and found out that this little girl was retaliating for what she had said just now, but...
There seemed to be another layer of meaning in it, and I couldn't help but laugh.
There was another fierce battle outside Xuzhou City. Cao's army surged forward and was unstoppable. They successively broke through Liu Bei's two camps outside the city. Fortunately, Guan Yu, the martial sage, held on and fought desperately to stop Cao's army in the moat.
side.
Seeing that it was already getting late, Cao Cao had no choice but to order his troops to retreat. As soon as he returned to his tent, he saw a soldier running over in a hurry, cupping his hands and saying: "To inform the Prime Minister, Liu Xin ordered someone to send a letter to ask the Prime Minister to make a decision."
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After opening the letter, Cao Cao's expression changed drastically and he said, "Liu Xin asked Cao to withdraw his troops. What do you think?"
Xun Yu was surprised and said: "How can Liu Xin be so unfaithful?"
Cao Cao sighed and said: "When Cao raised his army, Liu Xin had warned Cao not to kill innocent people indiscriminately. Now that he has this handle in his hands, what can he do?"
Chen Qun cupped his hands and said: "Back to my lord, our army is short of money and food. It is helpless to let the soldiers plunder the people. The city of Xuzhou is right in front of us, and I think we cannot retreat easily. Please give me an order to attack with all my strength tomorrow. If
If you can break the city, that's it. If you can't break the city, it's not too late to retreat."
Xun Yu shook his head and said: "What a mistake in this long article! Liu Xin must have eyes and ears nearby, how can he be deceived? My lord's current target is Yuan Shao, and now three of the five counties in Xuzhou have been captured. Tao Qian's vitality is seriously damaged.
, it’s nothing to worry about, what’s the harm in leaving a few isolated cities with him?”
Cao Cao stroked his palm and smiled and said: "Wen Ruo's words are exactly what I want. I sent an order to the three armies to rise up overnight and return to Puyang. Wait until next spring to fight Yuan Shao to the death."
In Xuzhou City, Liu Bei was worried and couldn't sleep all night. He had gathered all the troops and horses that could be mobilized from Xuzhou counties, more than 80,000 people. However, facing Cao Cao's 10,000 cavalry and 50,000 infantry, he was defeated one after another.
The reason why the defeat was able to last until now was actually due to the efforts of Guan Yu. Seeing that he had lost his troops and generals, he only had less than 50,000 men left, and the morale of the army was shaken. If this continues, the city of Xuzhou will eventually not be saved.
After finally getting out of the sky, Liu Bei hurriedly got up from the couch, rubbed his slightly red eyes, and without bothering to wash up, ordered to get his clothes. As soon as he stepped out of the room, he saw Guan Yu striding over.
, said with surprise on his face: "Brother, Cao's soldiers have retreated."
This was a rare night, and Guan Yu did not sleep at the same table as Liu Bei. After all, the army outside the city was pressing on the border. Guan Yu was worried about Liu Bei's safety and the city defense of Xuzhou. He did not take off his armor and saddles on his horses, and held him in his arms all night.
His green dragon sword was guarded at the second gate, ready to fight at any time. Before dawn today, he ran to the top of the city, but saw that there was no movement in Cao Jun's camp outside the city. Although Guan Yu had an arrogant temperament, he was not reckless.
He hurriedly sent a spy to sneak over to check, and sure enough there was only an empty camp left. Then he hurriedly came to report the good news to Liu Bei.
Liu Bei was also overjoyed when he heard this, but he had always been calm and quickly calmed down and said: "How could Cao Cao withdraw his troops for no reason? Be careful of fraud."
Guan Yu cupped his hands and said, "Don't worry, brother. I have sent out several teams of reconnaissance cavalry. News will come back soon. Please go to the top of the city and take a look."
Liu Bei climbed up to the top of the city and looked towards Cao Jun's camp below the city. Sure enough, he saw no movement.
Soon, the reconnaissance cavalry sent out reported that Cao Jun had already withdrawn fifty miles away, but the counties continuing to the north were still under the control of Cao Jun. The reconnaissance cavalry did not dare to explore any further and had to fight.
return.
Liu Bei was overjoyed and said: "Hurry, go and give a message to Tao Shijun."
Jian Yong was confused and asked quietly in Liu Bei's ear: "Why is my lord so anxious to tell him this good news?"
Liu Bei shook his head, smiled without saying a word, turned around and walked towards the city. He had hardly slept a wink all night. What he wanted most now was to go back and catch up on his sleep.
Just as they were walking halfway, they saw Chen Deng running over in a hurry and said loudly: "Master Liu, quickly follow Chen to the Prefectural Mufu Mansion, my lord is dying."
It turns out that there are frequent reports of defeat these days. Although Guan Yu is a hero, he can't stop Cao Cao's tens of thousands of tigers and wolves. Tao Qian's health is not good, and now he is worried and can't afford to fall ill. This is what Jian Yong advises.
The reason why Liu Bei should not prematurely tell Tao Qian the good news about Cao Cao's withdrawal is that he hopes to continue dragging it on until Tao Qian is dragged to death. The position of Xuzhou Mu will naturally be transferred to Liu Bei. After all, Liu Bei is now in charge.
Controls the military and political power of Xuzhou.
Liu Bei did not agree, because Liu Bei knew that Cao Cao's retreat could not be concealed for long. If it were spread, it would show that he was a villain, which would be self-defeating. Although Liu Bei was not proficient in medical skills, he was a doctor in Xiaopei.
I have had nothing to do in the past two years, and I have also read a lot of miscellaneous books. I know that a body like Tao Qian's is the most incapable of experiencing great joys and sorrows, so I hurriedly asked people to report the good news to Tao Qian, just to make Tao Qian overly excited.
Tao Qian really did not disappoint Liu Bei. When he heard the good news, he was so excited that he lost his temper.
By the time Liu Bei arrived at the Prefectural Shepherd's Mansion, Tao Qian was speechless. He pointed hard at the golden seal on the pillow, and then pointed at his two sons kneeling beside the couch. Finally, he didn't take a breath.
He came up, let go and went west, and Liu Bei officially took over and became the new shepherd of Xuzhou. But at this time, his Xuzhou was already in name only. Among the five counties of Xuzhou, Donghai, Langya, and Pengcheng had all been occupied by Cao Cao. That would definitely not be the case.
After he came out, he only had Xiapi County under his control. As for Guangling in the south, it was still unclear whether he would listen to his words.
Liu Bei still has more than 50,000 troops, which is enough to defend the city. Coupled with some private soldiers he quietly recruited, he can be regarded as a force in these troubled times. However, he and Cao Cao's
The situation is the same, they all lack money and food. Although Xuzhou is rich, Tao Qian has always emphasized not to compete with the people for profit. There is not much savings in the state capital. Most of the money and food are stored in the counties under its jurisdiction. Now the three counties of Donghai, Langya and Pengcheng have been lost.
, the money and grain accumulated there will naturally be cheaper for Cao Cao. To solve the problem of money and grain, he only needs to recruit from Guangling, so Liu Bei wrote a letter and sent someone to Guangling, asking Guangling Governor Zhao Yu to mobilize a batch of grain and grass to Xuzhou
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It was already late when the messenger sent by Liu Bei arrived at Guangling. The Guangling Prefect's Mansion was brightly lit and a banquet was being held.