Who is not Cao Cao?

Chapter 35 Dead End
Liu Bei and others finally escaped from Runan County because of Zhao Yun's decision, and headed towards Jingzhou in the west.

However, the originally nearly [-]-strong tribe was lost several times, and now it has less than a hundred.

Even someone who is as strong as Liu Bei, after seeing this kind of person in him, can't help feeling a little bit embarrassed, and even said with some self-mockery: "I, Liu Xuande, have become nothing again."

From the two defeats in Xuzhou to today, Liu Bei has almost no advantage in front of Cao Jun.

"My lord..."

Seeing this, Zhang Fei and Mi Zhu wanted to step forward to comfort them, but Liu Bei laughed loudly:

"But fortunately, my life is still alive! It seems that God can't bear to accept my life!"

Liu Bei is still the same Liu Bei, as if he will never be defeated.

"Zizhong (Mi Zhu), Xianhe (Jian Yong), Gongyou (Sun Qian)."

"The three of you first took my talisman and went to Xiangyang to Liu Jingzhou, and said that I, Liu Bei, wanted to defect to him, and jointly discussed the plan to resist Cao and help the Han Dynasty together!"

Liu Bei, because of Cao Ren and Man Chong's attack, also knew that his way back to Yuan Shaona was blocked.

So far, Liu Biao, who is also a descendant of the Han Dynasty, can save him once.

Mi Zhu, who has been supporting Liu Bei and accompanying him, grasped Liu Bei's talisman and couldn't help asking: "My lord, have you not given up yet?"

Liu Bei patted his chest: "The Han Dynasty has not yet flourished, how dare it be defeated?"

Seeing that Liu Bei was still holding on to hope, Mi Zhu got on his fast horse and said, "Don't worry, my lord, I will definitely convince Liu Jingzhou!"

Seeing Mi Zhu and others leaving on the few remaining horses, Liu Bei knew that he had to start thinking about his own safety.

"We can pretend to be Jingzhou merchants and move slowly towards Jingzhou to avoid Cao Cao's eyes and ears."

Liu Bei called out, "Zilong, go to the surrounding counties to buy some..."

When he shouted, Liu Bei's words got stuck in his throat again.

Even though Liu Bei experienced failure and escape, he didn't feel depressed and negative, but now he was sad.

"Zi Long……"

"There is also Yunchang."

"I'm sorry you guys..."

Now Liu Bei only hopes that Zhao Yun will not be so stunned, even if he surrenders to Cao Jun, he will not lose his life because of him.

Zhang Fei, Chen Dao and the others also sighed. Although they still had faith in their hearts, they still felt a little more confused.

Along the way, there are fewer and fewer people around...

When will the lord's ambition be realized?
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Cao Ren and Man Chong were also desperately chasing after him.

In order to speed up, Cao Ren directly abandoned the infantry, and instead pulled out more than [-] cavalry and marched lightly.

In just two days, Cao Jun crossed Runan County and approached the border with Jingzhou.

"Yulang, I can't chase anymore!"

Liu Bei and others had to seek Liu Biao's permission before entering Jingzhou, let alone Cao Ren and the others?
If Cao Ren and others entered Jingzhou at will, causing Liu Biao's misunderstanding and launching a war against Cao Cao, it would be no joke.

He Yan's face became paler and paler, and when he saw that Liu Bei had not caught up, he also punched the horse's back angrily.

"Do not."

Man Chong suddenly pointed to the land in front of him: "Although the front is the land of Jingzhou, it still belongs to Nanyang!"

"Before Nanyang County, because Zhang Xiu surrendered to Sikong, the northern part of Nanyang County was not Liu Biao's sphere of influence..."

When Cao Ren heard that Man Chong mentioned Zhang Xiu, his expression became a little ugly.

Obviously, the blood feud between Zhang Xiu and the Cao family is not so easily forgotten.

He Yan looked at Cao Ren beseechingly.

"Chase!"

Now Zhang Xiu is still fighting Yuan Shao by Cao Cao's side, and Cao Ren can't make a fuss for the sake of the overall situation.

The matter now is still Liu Bei!
At this time, Liu Bei was indeed approaching Jingzhou.

However, because there was no news of Mi Zhu and others going to Xiangyang, Liu Bei and others had no choice but to stay in Xinye County in the north of Liu Biao's forces and wait.

"My lord, since we have already entered Xinye, shouldn't Cao Ren come after us again?"

Zhang Fei's attire at this time was very funny, because he wanted to disguise himself as a caravan, so he had to take off his armor and put on a coarse cloth dress.

However, Zhang Fei's figure is really burly, and the coarse cloth made of not soft material is supported by him with edges and corners, which attracted many people to watch along the way.

"Yide, call me big brother right now."

Liu Bei vigilantly looked at passers-by from the corner of his eye.

"Although this Xinye is already considered Liu Biao's territory, it is safe for me to do nothing."

"As long as Mi Zhu and the others don't come back for a day, I won't be out of danger if I wait for a day!"

It's okay not to mention this, but it made Zhang Fei angry: "Zizhong and the others probably arrived in Xiangyang long ago, so if Liu Biao is willing to accept us, he should have sent soldiers over, but what about the people now?"

Liu Bei glared at Zhang Fei: "Yide can't be unreasonable!"

"When I wait for someone to live under the fence, I must have the attitude of being under the fence. Don't act recklessly!"

"But what you said is also reasonable. If Liu Biao is unwilling to accept us...then we can only find a way elsewhere."

Liu Bei had already thought of several retreats in his mind.

Naturally, the best strategy is to persuade Liu Biao and ask him to send troops to attack Xuchang to help the Han Dynasty.

The middle strategy is to find a way to bypass Cao Cao and return to Hebei.

The worst policy... Either go to Chen Deng in Guangling, or go to Sun Ce in Jiangdong.

Just as Liu Bei was thinking about it, there was a commotion at the gate of the small Xinye City.

This made Liu Bei instantly vigilant, and hurriedly urged Zhang Fei, Chen Dao and others to leave.

Sure enough, after a while, several soldiers dressed as Cao Bing blocked the city gate and began to check the passers-by.

When Xinye County Magistrate saw Cao Cao's soldiers, he not only did not stop them, but respectfully asked his county soldiers to help Cao Bing find someone.

Seeing such a situation, Liu Bei, who was still trapped in the city, narrowed his eyes.

"Get ready to rush out!"

When dozens of people approached Cao Bing's side, they violently killed people in an instant, and blood immediately stained the entire Xinye City Gate.

"I found Liu Bei!"

The surviving Cao soldiers hurriedly shouted, which caught the eyes of Cao Renmanchong and others who were nearby.

Liu Bei and the others threw off their legs and ran for their lives, but how can a human's legs beat the four hooves of a war horse?
Seeing that Cao Ren was getting closer and closer to him, Liu Bei gritted his teeth and stopped.

"Cao Zixiao!"

"Manboning!"

Liu Bei was speaking to Cao Ren, but his eyes were looking for something among Cao Ren's cavalry.

"Where is Zhao Zilong?"

He Yan, who was on horseback, understood and responded: "Zhao Yun has been captured, and there is no danger of his life."

Hearing this answer, Liu Bei seemed to be relieved, and even the haze on his face was much less.

He stood the blade on his chest: "Then I can rest assured."

"Cao Zixiao, today you will act on behalf of Cao Cao and clear up the grievances between you and me!"

Cao Ren clenched the big knife in his hand: "That's exactly what I meant!"

(End of this chapter)