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Liu Bei frowned and muttered: "Zhang Xiu's men are all elite troops, and they occupy favorable terrain. If we capture Qingzhou in a short time, I'm afraid we won't get much benefit!"

Kong Ming nodded and agreed with Liu Bei's words. After all, they came to conquer Jizhou. If the losses were serious, then the gains would outweigh the losses.

"However, if we can capture Qingzhou at the lowest cost, that would be the best!" Kong Ming added.

"Yeah!" Liu Bei nodded with satisfaction.

At dusk the next day, Zhang Xiu led five thousand elite soldiers to the city wall.

He looked at the densely packed soldiers on the city tower and said disdainfully: "It's so shameful that a small city still requires me to come in person!"

The deputy general next to Zhang Xiu quickly whispered: "General, the city in Jizhou is extremely strong, we still can't underestimate the enemy!"

"Don't worry, I got it!" Zhang Xiu waved his hand and said, "Beat the drum and attack!"

"Boom, boom, boom."

The drum beat sounded, and five thousand elites rushed towards Ji County.

Seeing the enemy's menacing attack, the defenders who were standing on the top of the city suddenly panicked, and some soldiers even dropped their weapons and ran away.

"Hurry, stop them!" the captain guarding the city of Ji County shouted loudly.

However, the number of enemy troops was too great, and even the shooting of archers could not stop the enemy troops.

"boom!"

Five thousand elite soldiers brought siege equipment and crashed into the gate of Ji County, smashing the gate into pieces in an instant.

"kill!"

Zhang Xiu roared angrily and rode his horse into the interior of Ji County.

"Stop them!" Upon seeing this, the general guarding the city hurriedly ordered the crossbowmen to fire in an attempt to stop the enemy's offensive.

However, the crossbows could not have any impact on such powerful soldiers, they only delayed their offensive.

Under the cover of the military formation, Zhang Xiu quickly broke through the city of Jixian County and broke into the government office of Jixian County directly.

"boom!"

Zhang Xiu directly drew his sword and hacked to death the chief clerk of Ji County, and then led the remaining soldiers to rush towards the property in the government office.

There are many things here, including hundreds of thousands of gold, silver and jewelry, and countless amounts of food.

And other kinds of valuables are also piled up. It seems that the wealth of this Hebei County is even better than that of Xuchang.

"Haha! I didn't expect that the official treasury of Ji County would have such abundant resources. This money is enough for us to squander for a while!" Zhang Xiu laughed wildly.

He led the remaining soldiers to wildly plunder the property of Ji County, and soon looted all of Ji County.

Even the furniture was not exempted, and some of the female relatives were also taken away, which was an unexpected surprise.

On the other side, Xu Shu was in the military camp in Yanzhou.

"Lord, our situation seems to be bad. Liu Bei's army is attacking cities and territories everywhere. I'm afraid Yanzhou will change hands soon!" Chen Gong sighed.

Xu Shu smiled lightly: "Liu Bei's ambition is obvious, and sooner or later he will fall out with Liu Bei!"

Chen Gong wondered: "My lord, since you have known this for a long time, why do you still support Liu Bei? Wouldn't this be a waste of such a good place like our Yanzhou!"

Xu Shu explained: "I am not supporting Liu Bei, but I hope to use Liu Bei's power to weaken Cao Cao.

Our Yanzhou is vast and sparsely populated. As long as we can control the situation in Yanzhou, we can contain Cao Cao.

At that time, Cao Cao would not dare to invade the south again. "

"My subordinates have learned a lesson!" Chen Gong said suddenly, it turns out that is what happened.

"Report!"

"Speak!" "Report to the general, Liu Bei's army has captured Yecheng!" A messenger reported respectfully.

"What? Liu Bei actually captured Yecheng!" Xu Shu asked in surprise.

"Yes, General!"

"Damn it, no wonder I feel that the situation in Yanzhou is a little uneasy. It seems that Liu Bei is ready to make a desperate move!" Xu Shu said in a deep voice: "Notify me, step up training, and be ready to go at any time!"

"Here!"

Liu Yu was sitting in the royal study, looking haggard and looking much older.

"Lord, we can't delay it any longer! We must leave as soon as possible.

Otherwise, after Liu Bei captures Jizhou, we won't be able to escape even if we want to. "Xun You advised.

Liu Yu sighed: "Mr. Gongda, I don't want to stay in Xudu anymore.

However, Liu Bei has stationed 100,000 troops in Youzhou and is watching eagerly. If I leave Xu Du rashly, Liu Yu will definitely send troops to attack Xu Du. What will my heirs do then? "

Xun You shook his head: "My lord, now is not the time to think about those things.

If he continues to stay in Xudu, Liu Bei may immediately send troops south. My lord will be in danger by then, so please think twice! "

"Oh, I know!" Liu Yu took a deep breath and said. Although he still didn't want to part with his Xu Du, he knew better that his life could not be saved now.

After Liu Yu made up his mind, he immediately said: "Come here, summon the ministers immediately to discuss the matter of retreating from the court!"

"promise!"

Soon, all the court ministers gathered in the palace.

Liu Yu sat on the dragon chair, looked around, and said in a deep voice: "I called everyone here today, I believe you all know why.

Now Liu Bei is recruiting new soldiers aggressively to attack Xudu.

And we are now trapped in Xudu, and we can no longer let him do whatever he wants.

Dear friends, please share your opinions! "

"My lord, now Liu Bei's army has conquered Yecheng, and the people of Xudu are caught in the flames of war.

If we don't take measures, I'm afraid there will be a civil uprising. "A minister came out.

"Yes! My lord, Liu Bei is so ambitious that he will never give up.

Now, while his army has not completely occupied Xudu, we should evacuate Xudu immediately! "Another minister stood up and echoed.

"My lord, you are a member of the Han clan, and you are responsible for the well-being of all people in the world. You must not make any mistakes.

Lord, please evacuate quickly! "Everyone knelt down in front of Liu Yu and persuaded him.

"Lord, please evacuate Xudu quickly!" Others also persuaded.

Liu Yu frowned, looked at the ministers kneeling in front of him, and finally sighed.

"I understand your hard work, but as a member of the Han clan, how can I live alone! I would rather live or die with the city!"

"My lord, think twice!" After hearing Liu Yu's words, many ministers expressed regret.

"Okay! Let's all disperse!" Liu Yu waved his hand, signaling the ministers to retreat.

The ministers could only leave. They knew that Liu Yu was determined to live and die with the city. They were just ordinary ministers and had no right to interfere with Liu Yu's choice, so they could only retreat silently.

"Lord, what should we do?" Chen Gong asked worriedly.

Liu Yu said bitterly: "I don't know what to do!" (End of Chapter)