Three Kingdoms: Cao Ying's mastermind, from nine to five

Chapter 34 This Xuzhou, how can I help?
"Cao Mengde, Cao Mengde...so treacherous."

Tao Qian was on the bed, he couldn't close his eyes at the moment, his breath was even more difficult, and he just felt dizzy.

He never dreamed that this so-called fighter plane was Cao Mengde's trick.

What treachery.

"Even if we don't send troops, it's hard for us to make a choice. Now it's a critical time. If we don't send troops, the morale of the army will be slackened and rumors will spread, then it will be—"

Of course Cao Bao panicked, he mentioned this decision, and it was actually for the purpose of making achievements. If Cao Jun could be defeated in this battle, he would be famous all over the world.

The position in Xuzhou in the future, of course, is unmatched by anyone. The so-called checks and balances of the three factions will be completely broken.

Who would have thought... such a result.

But before he finished speaking, Tao Qian raised his hand to stop him, "Don't worry, General Cao is my confidant, this battle is my decision, it has nothing to do with you."

"Oh... Yuanlong..."

Chen Deng, who was at the side, was shocked, and bowed his hands with a cold face, but his emotions were not high.

With trembling hands and cloudy eyes, Tao Qian found where Chen Deng was, and said in a trembling voice, "Yuanlong, what can I do?"

"If at this time, if I stick to it, may I hold it? Who is the best to send as the guard? Or, can I negotiate peace with Cao Mengde?"

Tao Qian's mouth was dry, and it was very difficult to speak a sentence. During the period, he licked his lips and swallowed his saliva many times before he could speak.

In fact, Tao Qian also understood that it was not just because of these things that he couldn't say it, but because he was... afraid of Chen Deng's worries.

After all, he refuted his opinion when he sent troops, but now after the defeat, he came to ask him for a plan.

It's kind of hard to say.

At this time, Chen Deng also closed his eyes first, but he was still very calm. He cupped his hands indifferently and said: "From my point of view, the situation is already very critical. We definitely have no chance of victory. After all, the morale of the army has been completely lost. When the horse collapses, it is extremely difficult to defend the city."

"General Cao Bao must know more about this matter than I do."

"you……"

As soon as Cao Bao's face changed, he immediately wanted to refute, but he was really wrong, and he couldn't get the words out of his mouth.

It is true that he is defeated now, and there is no reason to start a verbal dispute with Chen Deng again.

Moreover, Chen Deng's worries at the time were indeed right. Cao Cao might really use this to ambush his troops. They chose to go out of the city to chase and kill them, but they only accelerated the speed of defeat.

"Nowadays, it is impossible to defend. Please don't drive and invite Liu Bei to come to Xiapi. Once the reinforcements arrive, no matter how many, they will strengthen the morale of our army, so that we will not be completely defeated, and there will be no room for maneuver."

"Not bad!"

Cao Bao hurriedly cupped his hands, "My lord, please invite Liu Bei to come down to the Pi, it can stabilize the morale of the army!"

"He went south to Xuzhou to help me, and now he is the only reinforcement!"

"Don't worry, it is not easy to invite Liu Bei! Perhaps this is the best opportunity!"

At this time, Tao Qian looked at Wen Wu's hopeful eyes, and his heart had calmed down a little. Although the army was defeated, at least there were reinforcements.

This Liu Xuande, who was able to meet him back then, is also a loyal man who loves the people. He has gained a lot of reputation when he was away these years, and he also made great achievements in eliminating thieves in Qingzhou.

Such a person is not only a reinforcement.

It can even lead me to Xuzhou!
Tao Qian was shocked in his heart.

He understood at this moment that after the defeat, Cao Cao would definitely not let him go, after all, he used all the strength of the whole territory to attack me in Xuzhou.

He used the hatred of killing his family members, and then gradually won the hearts of my Xuzhou people, and let the public opinion go to him.

Once Xuzhou is captured, there is no need to say much about the fate of Tao Qian's family, but the rest of the courtiers, civil and military, may be spared and even continue to be employed.

That being the case, what Tao Qian is thinking about now is not how to defeat Cao Cao, but turn defeat into victory.

Now what he thinks about is how to get out and protect his family.

"I'm running out of time. Now that my physical condition is becoming more and more difficult, I should consider my family..."

Tao Qian thought secretly, and heaved a sigh of relief.

So he forced himself to sit up, coughed a few times, his pale face became more sickly, and said to Cao Bao: "Go and invite Liu Bei to Xiapi immediately."

"Send another envoy to seek peace with Cao Cao, and there will be no more trouble."

"At least, it will be delayed for a few days..."

"If you can't resist, retreat to Tan County and make another plan."

"Here!"

Cao Bao left quickly.

At this time, all the civil and military people in the house were already restless, and many people even secretly looked at each other and shook their heads secretly.

Anyone can see that the general situation is gone.

Tao Qian, the lord of Xuzhou, was appointed by the imperial edict for only two years. He has just achieved political achievements in the territory and stabilized the hearts of the people, but he did not expect a single thought...

Offended Cao Cao...

Now it seems that each other has to find another way, and they must not be affected after Cao Jun's city is broken...

……

After half a day.

The four riders arrived at Xiapi City first.

I was about to enter the city from the east gate. At that time, there were no carriages and horses on the avenue at the east gate. Hundreds of soldiers and horses were stationed above and below the city, and traffic was prohibited.

Of the four riders, three of them were closer, and the one who stood farther away was Sun Qian in gray robe.

Naturally, these three people are the three brothers Liu Guanzhang brought by him.

In the middle is Liu Bei, with a serious face and a dignified demeanor, with a little kindness in his brows, deep eyes, a broad face, and big ears.

He has long arms, a moderate build, and a pair of long swords flanking his horse.

On the left side of Liu Bei is Guan Yu in a dark green robe, with a beautiful beard and empty eyes, with a proud expression and awe-inspiring momentum.

On the right is Zhang Fei with a rough face, a mottled beard, a face like black charcoal, and eyes like copper bells.

Just before reaching Xiapi City, Liu Bei reined in the reins.

He took a deep look at the city.

Sun Qian didn't know why, and asked suspiciously: "Mr. Xuande, my lord is already waiting anxiously. Xuzhou is in a hurry, so I invite Mr. Xuande to uphold justice!"

"Hehehe...Gongyou, it's ridiculous," Liu Bei laughed helplessly, "How can I, Liu Bei, be able to solve Xuzhou's crisis?"

"I'm willing to come to help, to repay the kindness of the alliance for my elder brother Bogui. That's why I brought thousands of family fortunes here."

"My subordinates speak lightly, and may not be able to enter Cao Cao's eyes."

"Then, why stop?" Sun Qian became puzzled. Even so, why bother, he went to see the lord first. As for the outcome, we can discuss it.

Liu Bei regained his composure, looked at Sun Qian, and showed his face again, "Because I got a little confused before Xiapi City."

"confused?"

Sun Gan didn't understand.

"During this journey, I have been hearing the words of the common people, saying that Tao Xuzhou was greedy for Cao's family property, so he sent troops pretending to be bandits to intercept and kill him."

"If it wasn't for the generals under Cao Cao's command who came to rescue them desperately, I am afraid that none of them would have escaped. Such hatred is really similar to what is written in the call to action."

Liu Bei took a deep breath, "This Xuzhou, how do you ask me to help?"

It's not right, it's so wrong...

In Liu Bei's heart, he suddenly had an extremely bad feeling. It seemed that he shouldn't enter this city, but since he was here, how could he not enter?
Therefore, he stopped and hesitated.

Actually thinking about it.

　It's a new day, please recommend some tickets, old man

　　


(End of this chapter)