Liu Bei had been staying in Beihai for nearly half a month. Kong Rong entertained him with good wine and food every day. Whenever he went to ask for his resignation, Kong Rong tried hard to persuade Liu Bei to stay. In fact, Kong Rong did not want to persuade Liu Bei to stay, but he understood his
He was too weak, so he wanted to find someone to help. Liu Bei only had a few thousand people under his command, and Kong Rong could still afford them, so he never let Liu Bei go.
I want to leave, but I can’t leave, and I’m too embarrassed to leave. Taking thousands of people to eat and drink at other people’s houses every day makes even a thick-skinned person like Liu Bei blush a little. However, during these days in Beihai, Liu Bei and Taishi Ci
The relationship is getting closer and closer.
"Xuan De Gong, the Grand Administrator has invited you!" Just when Liu Bei couldn't stay any longer, Kong Rong sent someone to invite him.
"I've seen Kong Beihai! This is..." After arriving at the prefect's mansion and saluting Kong Rong, Liu Bei found an unknown young man in the hall. He saw that this young man was more than seven feet tall, wearing a Confucian robe, and was elegant.
And sincerity makes people feel good at first sight.
"Don't drive Mi Zhu to Mi Zizhong in Xuzhou. I have met Duke Xuande!" Without waiting for Kong Rong's introduction, Mi Zhu bowed and saluted. Liu Bei's heart was filled with such a demeanor!
"I've met Mr. Mi!" Liu Bei returned the greeting and asked Kong Rong, "I wonder why the prefect called me for something important?"
"It's not that I want to see Xuande, but Mi Biejia's request!" Kong Rong sighed: "Tao Qian, the governor of Xuzhou, is a loyal minister of the imperial court. Now that he is attacked by Cao Cao, Mi Biejia comes to me to ask for help! Xuande also
I know that I will lead troops to fight, so I want to ask Xuande to come over. I wonder what Xuande wants?"
"Kong Beihai has your destiny, how dare Xuande disobey him?" Liu Bei had enjoyed so many benefits in Beihai that even if Kong Rong didn't want him to leave, he wanted to leave. But he was thinking about how to take Tai Shici away as well.
"Alas!" Kong Rong sighed: "I still want to keep Xuande for a while, but now...that's it! Xuande, if you have any request, just say it bluntly. I may not have many troops, but I guarantee that I will have enough food and supplies!"
"I have been harassing you for more than half a month, and I am very grateful for Master Kong's care. Now that I am leaving, what else can I ask for? It's just that I will go to Xuzhou to rescue Lord Tao, but Cao Cao is quite powerful. I think
I'm asking if you can borrow some soldiers, sir?" Liu Bei knew that Kong Rong didn't have many soldiers under his command, so he just wanted to bargain with Kong Rong and took the opportunity to borrow Tai Shici.
Originally, after Taishi Ci repaid Kong Rong, he should have gone to Yangzhou to join Liu Yao, but the siege of Beihai was lifted only after Liu Zhang sent Liao Hua and Zhou Cang to take Guan Hai away. Although Taishi Ci risked his own life and went out of the city to seek help, he could not
Dare to take credit, so he didn't leave. Of course, Taishi Ci didn't know that Liu Yao had been killed by Sun Ce. After all, the distance from Yangzhou to Qingzhou was too far, and the information was not well-informed as to whether Kong Rong had any spies in Yangzhou.
Seeing that Liu Bei wanted to borrow soldiers, Kong Rong said with a troubled face: "Xuande, it's not like you don't know that the number of soldiers under my command is limited, so even if I borrow them from you, what's the use?"
"Why don't you lend me your Ziyi?" Liu Bei also pretended to be embarrassed, but he was laughing secretly in his heart. It's great to bully honest people!
"This..." Kong Rong said with a smile: "If Ziyi has no objection, I will naturally agree!"
Liu Bei and Kong Rong looked at Taishi Ci, who looked embarrassed and said: "Master Kong, Mr. Xuande, I have an appointment with Mr. Liu Yao, the governor of Yangzhou, and I will go to him to repay Master Kong's kindness. Now,
How can you go with Duke Xuande?"
Kong Rong suppressed his smile and said with a serious face: "Ziyi, there is no need to say anything about repaying kindness! In the past, I saw your mother and son working hard, so I took care of them. I never thought about asking you to repay. If you really want to repay,
I will go to rescue Xuzhou. When the siege of Xuzhou is lifted, you can continue to follow Xuande or defect to Liu Yao!"
"This..." Tai Shici hesitated; "Can you let me go back and ask my mother?"
"Go!" Kong Rong nodded, he was very satisfied with Tai Shici's reaction.
Don't think that Taishi Ci even asked his mother to seek refuge with his lord, as if he was very opinionated. In fact, this is a manifestation of the filial piety of the ancients. A man respects his parents, knows how to repay his kindness, and values trust and justice. This is vividly demonstrated in Taishi Ci. Because
In this way, Kong Rong and Liu Bei valued him more.
After Taishi Ci left, Liu Bei went to the camp to prepare the army. Historically, before Liu Bei went to rescue Xuzhou, he borrowed troops from Gongsun Zan. Now, Liu Bei did not go to Gongsun Zan because Gongsun Zan was attacking Liu Yu, and there was no Liu Bei under Gongsun Zan to watch.
A worthy general!
After Liu Bei had reorganized his army, Taishi Ci arrived. It turned out that Taishi Ci's mother listened to her son's narration of Kong Rong's words and immediately asked Taishi Ci to accompany Liu Bei to rescue Xuzhou, as a way to repay Kong Rong's great kindness. Seeing that Taishi Ci had really arrived, she
Liu Bei was overjoyed. He believed that as long as he spent more time with Taishi Ci, he would be able to recruit Taishi Ci into his army.
With three thousand soldiers, Taishi Ci, Mi Zhu, and Liu Bei went straight to Xuzhou. Cao Cao's army had already arrived at Xuzhou City. Just when Tao Qian was at a loss, Liu Bei arrived at Xuzhou City. Facing Cao Cao's tens of thousands
With the large army, Liu Bei was also a little uneasy! However, Liu Bei is Liu Bei. Although he was uneasy, he still entered Xuzhou City!
"I've met Mr. Tao!" After entering Xuzhou, he saw Tao Qian coming to greet him in person. Liu Bei quickly stepped forward to salute.
"Mr. Xuande, no courtesy!" Tao Qian stepped forward and took Liu Bei's hand, saying very affectionately: "Xuande traveled thousands of miles to come to my aid. I am very grateful! Let's go! Let's talk in the hall!"
Under the leadership of Tao Qian, everyone came to the meeting hall of Xuzhou Governor's Mansion. The guests and hosts were seated, and Tao Qian ordered someone to bring Xuzhou's folk registration album, with the military talisman seal and ribbon saying: "Xuande, now Cao Cao's troops are approaching the city, I really don't know.
What should we do? I will entrust you with the position of governor of Xuzhou. I hope you can defeat Cao Cao and keep Xuzhou intact!"
"It's impossible!" Liu Bei said in shock: "I came to rescue the prince from the bottom of my heart. If the prince is suspicious, I will lead my troops and leave!"
"Xuande doesn't need to refuse. I'm old and my two sons can't support each other. I hope Xuande will remember me sincerely and take over Xuzhou. I'd be very grateful!" The more Liu Bei refused, the more Tao Qian wanted to give. The two of them pushed back and forth.
, the faces of Cao Bao, Tao Shang, and Tao Ying on the side were already green.
"Master Xuande!" Seeing Tao Qian and Liu Bei talking endlessly, Chen Gui coughed and said, "Now that Cao Cao's troops are approaching the city, how about we defeat Cao Cao first and then discuss the ownership of Xuzhou?"
"Master Chen, what you said makes sense!" Seeing the steps, Liu Bei hurriedly got down. Seeing this, Tao Qian could not force himself anymore, so he had to put away the album of national registrations and military symbols and seals first.
"I wonder if Mr. Xuande has any clever plan to defeat Cao Cao?" Cao Bao held it in for a long time, and finally got the chance to speak. However, his sinister tone made the two generals behind Liu Bei very unhappy, and a murderous aura enveloped him.
How could Cao Bao be able to compete with the murderous intent of the two fierce generals? At that moment, Cao Bao softened!
As if he didn't hear Cao Bao's provocation, Liu Bei smiled and said slowly: "It's easy! I'll write a handwritten letter to Cao Cao first to express my righteousness. If Cao Cao doesn't retreat, how about making plans later?"
"Who do you think you are?" Tao Ying was a military general with a violent personality. He stood up suddenly and said: "Cao Mengde came with a large army, and you want him to retreat with just a letter. Isn't it just a fool's errand?"
"Second Young Master, don't you understand that you should be polite before fighting?" Liu Bei said with a smile: "Cao Cao sent troops here because Zhang Kai robbed his father and almost killed his father. Although Lord Tao was dragged down by Zhang Kai,
After all, justice comes first. Today, Cao Cao's father has not suffered much damage, but most of the land in Xuzhou has been occupied by Cao Cao. If Cao Cao gains power and does not forgive others, it is his fault! Follow the will of God, respond to the people's sentiments, and act with righteousness.
That’s the right way!”
"Pedantic! Father, if you believe in Liu Bei, you might as well tie yourself up in front of the battle. Maybe Cao Cao will spare your life! Farewell!" Tao Ying shook his sleeves and left the meeting hall.
From Tao Ying's point of view, these are already troubled times, so why talk about righteousness? Not to mention Cao Cao's intention to annex Xuzhou, even if Cao Cao just wanted to vent his anger on Tao Qian, he had already attacked Xuzhou City, and how could he be persuaded by a letter from Liu Bei?
The reason for retreating? Tao Ying is really in no mood to deal with Liu Bei!
"Alas! My son has been pampered by me. I hope Xuande won't blame me! I'm here to apologize to Xuande for Quanzi!" Seeing Tao Ying being so rude, Tao Qian was also startled. In order not to give up
Liu Bei had a bad feeling towards Tao Ying, so Tao Qian had no choice but to put down his dignity.
"Master Tao, you don't need to be like this! I think the second young master is also frustrated because he has been besieging the city for many days." Liu Bei is not stupid. Seeing that Tao Qian intends to send Xuzhou away, he will not offend Tao Qian.
"Please also ask Xuande to write a letter to Cao Cao!" Tao Qian also didn't believe that Cao Cao would be persuaded to quit by Liu Bei's letter, but now he can only treat a dead horse as a live doctor!
Liu Bei nodded, wrote a letter on the spot, and ordered his soldiers to send it to Cao Cao's camp. When Cao Cao read the letter sent by Liu Bei's people, he couldn't help being angry.
"Who does Liu Bei think he is? He is just a mat weaver and shoe seller, and yet he persuaded me with a letter, and there was a hint of sarcasm in his words!" Cao Cao shook the letter in his hand and said with a smile: "Go! Kill the messenger!
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"Lord, Liu Bei must be polite before attacking!" Xun You's always-stern face also showed a smile.
"Be polite first and then attack?" Cao Cao sneered and said: "Yuan Rang, Man Cheng, Wen Ze, Zi Xiao, Zi Lian, I order the five of you to lead troops to attack Xuzhou immediately. Within five days, the city of Xuzhou must be breached!"
"General, I obey!" Xiahou Dun and the other five stood up to accept the order, and were about to organize their troops to attack the city.
"Report!" Before the five of them walked out of the Chinese army's tent, they saw a small colonel rushing in, holding a letter and saying: "Your Majesty, General Xiahou of Xuchang has a letter!"
Cao Cao received the letter with great confusion, and saw that it read: "Lü Bu led his troops to attack Yanzhou, and only Juancheng, Dong'a, and Fan County were connected. Lai Xunyu and Cheng Yu planned to connect them and defend the city walls."
"What!" Cao Cao said angrily when he saw the letter: "Liu Bei, who is just a mat weaver and shoe seller, dares to ridicule me with a letter. Lu Bu, a brave and foolhardy man, dares to attack Yanzhou. Send the order and send troops immediately.