Chapter 257: Get out of the cage, Liu Bei breaks Yuan
Chapter 257: Escape from Prison, Liu Bei Defeats Yuan
Xuchang, Prime Minister's Mansion.
"My lord, the champion has sent troops to Liangzhou!" Cheng Yu hurriedly found Cao Cao holding a stack of information.
"Huh?" Cao Cao asked with a smile: "This matter has been expected for a long time. Why is Zhongde in such a hurry?"
Cheng Yu smiled and said: "Ten days ago, the champion defeated Han Sui in Jincheng, and now Liangzhou has become the territory of the champion! It takes less than ten days!"
"What? So fast!" Cao Cao said dumbfounded: "Then Jincheng is considered a fortified city, how fast did Liu Zhang break it?"
"It is said that Han Sui's troops were playing tricks, and Yan Xing rebelled, giving the champion an opportunity to take advantage of it!" Cheng Yu shook his head and smiled: "The champion's luck is really good!"
"That's Han Sui's incompetence!" Cao Cao asked with a smile: "Even so, Zhongde wouldn't be in such a hurry. What's going on?"
"My lord should know about me!" Cheng Yu took out another intelligence report: "Yuan Shao surrounded Gongsun Zan in Yijing, and now it has been conquered. Huainan has experienced a locust plague and a severe drought. Yuan Shu can't support it anymore and wants to defect to Yuan Shao! If
The merger of the two Yuan Dynasties will cause serious troubles. I hope my lord will think of a countermeasure soon!"
"Dong dong..." Cao Cao lowered his head in thought and tapped his fingers on the table. After a while, Cao Cao smiled bitterly and said: "It's really troublesome! How about we go to court tomorrow morning and invite everyone to discuss it?"
"That's all we can do..." Cheng Yu spread his hands and said, "This Yuan Shu is so good at finding opportunities! Now, we are purging the dissidents in the court, but he took the opportunity to join Yuan Shao..."
Early the next morning, Cao Cao told the court about Yuan Shao's defeat of Gongsun Zan and Yuan Shu's intention to defect to Yuan Shao. All the ministers were silent. It was not that they had no choice but that they did not dare to speak. To prevent the two Yuan from meeting, they naturally had to
Send troops. But among the generals in the court, who can lead troops alone without Cao Cao's suspicion? As for Cao Cao's generals, those who are capable are not qualified enough, and those who are qualified are not capable enough. Otherwise, Cao Cao need not worry!
Seeing that the ministers were silent, Cao Cao smiled bitterly. Even Cheng Yu couldn't solve this matter. Who else can handle it? Maybe Xun You can, but he will never say anything. This matter is too sensitive! Who knows, Xun Yu
, Xun You didn’t even come to the morning court! Of course, Cheng Yu didn’t come either, he had a lot to do!
"Prime Minister, I am willing to share your worries!" A man in black official uniform stood up and it turned out to be Liu Bei!
Cao Cao smiled and asked, "Why does Xuande share his worries with me?"
Liu Bei cupped his hands and said: "The meeting of the two Yuans will be a great disaster! But if Yuan Shu wants to join Yuan Shao, he must pass through Xuzhou. I am willing to lead an army to intercept Yuan Shu in Xuzhou!"
"This..." Cao Cao hesitated. With Liu Bei's ability, intercepting Yuan Shu would be unfavorable, but he didn't believe Liu Bei. If Liu Bei interfered and let Yuan Shu pass, wouldn't it be like shooting himself in the foot!
"Prime Minister!" Liu Bei prostrated on the ground and said: "Although His Majesty did not recognize Bei as a clan member due to the obstruction of the champion, Bei's bloodline of the Liu family will not change! That Yuan Shu has overstepped his authority and proclaimed himself emperor, I will never let him go!
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"Xuande is a truly loyal minister!" Cao Cao has been sending people to monitor Liu Bei. Seeing that Liu Bei is always farming at home, his wariness has long since disappeared. Now Liu Bei showed his loyalty again, Cao Cao laughed and said: "Since Xuande is willing to serve his country,
We share our worries and let you go! Order Zhu Ling and Lu Zhao to order 30,000 troops and follow Xuande to intercept Yuan Shu!"
The 30,000-strong army could be in place at any time, and Liu Bei left Xudu with Wei Yan, Xu Chu, and Taishi Ci. When Cheng Yu finished what he was doing, he learned that Cao Cao had actually asked Liu Bei to lead the army, so he quickly found Cao Cao.
It's a pity that although Cao Cao regretted it a little, he failed to capture Liu Bei!
After Liu Bei left Xudu, it can be said that the tiger entered the forest and the fish returned to the sea. In fact, if he could put down his foundation in Xuzhou, he could also escape the threat of Cao Cao. Everyone knows that one can become a Buddha by doing one good deed, but who can do it?
However, Liu Bei wanted Xuzhou, but Yuan Shu was unlucky!
"Lord, there is a large army blocking the road ahead!" Yuan Shu led his army through Xuzhou, and suddenly a small school came to report the military situation.
"Who?" Yuan Shu had already been mentally prepared for someone blocking his way. He was so ruthless in Huainan that he caused everyone to rebel and alienate their relatives. If not, how could Yuan Shu compromise with Yuan Shao with his character?
"The flag the opponent is flying is General Liu of the Left!" the colonel lowered his head and reported back.
"General Zuo Liu?" Yuan Shu scratched his head. He really didn't know that there was a General Zuo named Liu in the imperial court.
The two armies were facing each other. Yuan Shu rode forward. When he saw the leader, he couldn't help laughing and said: "Who do I think I am? I turned out to be a mat weaver and shoe seller. When did you become the general of the left? Didn't I hear that you
Was he brought back to Xudu by Cao Cao?"
"Yuan Gongdao, your Yuan family was born in the Han Dynasty, why did you pretend to be emperor? If you dismount and be bound now, I will spare your life and escort you to Xudu to wait for your majesty!" Liu Bei was upright, but Yuan Shu shook his head!
"Do princes, generals, and prime ministers have the right to be Ning? We, the Yuan family, are the successors of Emperor Shun, so what's wrong with following the virtue of earth with the virtue of fire? The great ancestor was just the head of a pavilion in Surabaya!" Yuan Shu said with a smile: "However, there is nothing to say now.
Yong, I remember that you seemed to be a clan member of the Han Dynasty, but why didn’t the emperor recognize it? Could it be that he looked down on you for once weaving mats and selling shoes!"
"Bah..." Wei Yan said angrily: "Why should I question the bloodline of my eldest brother's Han clan? If it weren't for that damn Liu Zhang, Your Majesty would have recognized my elder brother as the emperor's uncle!"
"That's good!" Yuan Shu said with a smile: "Xuande, you are under Cao Cao. If you want to take revenge on Liu Zhang, it is impossible! Why don't you follow me to your elder brother's place, ask him for a troop of troops, enter Bingzhou first, and then turn around?
Dao Changan, your revenge will be avenged!"
"Huh? How can you guarantee that Yuan Shao will allocate an army to us?" Wei Yan was quite wise. He was very moved after hearing Yuan Shu's words, but he could not completely believe Yuan Shu.
"As the legitimate son of the Yuan family, even if I surrender to Yuan Shao, my rights will not be too small!" Yuan Shu said with a smile: "Besides, if Yuan Shao can't give it to you, why can't I give it to you? Although I am defecting to Yuan Shao now, but
I still have many people under my command, and they are more than enough to help you get revenge."
"Haha!" Liu Bei laughed and said: "Yuan Gongli, do you think I am you? Yes, the champion does not recognize my identity. I hate him, but I will not join forces with a rebellious man like you! If Yuan Shao
If he takes you in, he will be the sinner of the Han Dynasty. I, Liu Xuande, are incompatible with you! Don't talk too much nonsense, and let me see the real deal!"
"Liu Xuande, do you think I'm afraid of you?" Seeing that Liu Bei didn't take the bait, Yuan Shu's originally smiling face turned gloomy, while Zhu Ling and Lu Zhao beside Liu Bei breathed a sigh of relief! If Liu Bei really surrendered to Yuan Shao, the two of them would probably
It’s going to be a meeting gift!
"Aren't you afraid? Why are you talking to me so much?" Liu Bei sneered: "Second brother, third brother, take down Yuan Shu!"
"Yes!" Wei Yan and Xu Chu both went to battle, with Taishi Ci protecting Liu Bei.
"Seeking death!" Yuan Shu said angrily: "Ji Ling, Lejiu, Zhang Xun, Qiao Mao, take down these two!"
"Uh..." Zhang Xun and Qiao Mao looked at each other but did not move. They could only feel happy and Ji Ling rushed forward!
"You..." Yuan Shu was furious when he saw this. He never thought that Qiao Mao and Zhang Xun would disobey his orders!
"Lord, you want to die, but we don't want to die yet!" Zhang Xun has a good relationship with Yuan Shu. He said helplessly: "We have long advised you not to proclaim emperor, but you just don't listen! Liu Bei's two brothers,
Each one is more fierce than the other, so Qiao Mao and I can only die if we go up there! My lord, farewell!"
"Withdraw..." Qiao Mao and Zhang Xun took their men and horses and left. Yuan Shu's already few men were missing again.
"Ah..." Just when Yuan Shu was gnashing his teeth with hatred, a scream rang out, and Le was chopped off his horse by Xu Chu with a knife, while Ji Ling struggled to hold on in Wei Yan's hands!
"The whole army charges..." After losing Lejiu, Yuan Shu cannot lose Ji Ling, otherwise he will have no generals available!
"Ziyi..." Liu Bei whipped out his double swords and shouted: "Capture Yuan Shu alive..."
The two soldiers and horses rushed forward, slashing with knives, stabbing with spears, blood and flesh flying everywhere, Liu Bei brandished his double swords and went straight towards Yuan Shu, but Yuan Shu, not to be outdone, actually pulled out the sword around his waist and rushed towards
Liu Bei.
"When..." The swords crossed each other, Liu Bei and Yuan Shu were stunned at the same time. The two were evenly matched! Liu Bei looked at Yuan Shu with a complicated look. He had always regarded Yuan Shu as a playboy. But there was someone in Yuan Shu's heart that he hated with all his heart.
The person who is itchy is Liu Zhang.
At that time, Yuan Shu and Yuan Shao were bullied by Liu Zhang in Luoyang. After several mistakes, Yuan Shu was driven back to his hometown in Runan. Yuan Shu, who was unhappy, wanted to avenge Liu Zhang every day, so he practiced martial arts diligently every day. Although his qualifications were not as good as those
A peerless warrior, but after long-term hard training and adequate nutrition from a noble family, his martial arts skills are much higher than in history! Now he can compete with Liu Bei. Of course, Yuan Shu will never be grateful to Liu Zhang!
The first time he fought was a deadlock, and after thirty or forty rounds of fighting, Yuan Shu's blood boiled. Unfortunately, although he fought happily, the soldiers under his command were really vulnerable. What's more, Cao Cao
After the conquest of Xuzhou, the infantry under his command improved to another level.
Since Cao Cao had Gao Shun, a general who trained troops, and Yu Jin, who was also a master of military training, they worked together to build up Cao Cao's infantry to the point where they could almost catch up with Liu Zhang's troops! Gao Shun's camp was not inferior to Liu Zhang's troops.
Of course, the cavalry is still incomparable, mainly because Cao Cao cannot trust Lu Bu! If Cao Cao dares to let Lu Bu train the cavalry, Liu Zhang will have a headache!
"Lord, leave quickly!" Ji Ling was attacked by Wei Yan and Xu Chu, and had no choice but to flee. When he escaped, Yuan Shu's troops had already begun to collapse.
Hearing Ji Ling's roar, Yuan Shu took a closer look at the battlefield and found that the situation was over, so he turned around and ran away. Liu Bei quickly called Tai Shi Ci, Xu Chu, and Wei Yan to catch up. Unfortunately, Liu Bei's war horse was only the horse ridden by Cao Cao's soldiers, and Yuan Shu's crotch
But it is a good horse for a thousand miles. Even if the horses of Taishi Ci and the others are better, they cannot catch up with Yuan Shu and can only watch him disappear from sight. However, Yuan Shu is also very tired and cannot run too far even if he wants to run. After all,
A thousand-mile horse is also made of flesh and blood!