Shu Han Confucian General of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 13 The Bet
"Lord!"

Zhao Feng and Guan Hai, who had just entered the gate of Xuzhou City, saw a large group of people approaching surrounded by torches, and one of them was Liu Bei, so they quickly stepped forward to pay their respects.

"Bo Tao, Zhong Fu has worked hard all the way!" Liu Bei hastened to help the two of them up, and then introduced the old man beside him: "This is Xuzhou Shepherd Tao Gong, and Bo Tao has not yet met Mr. Tao Fu."

"Greetings to Mr. Tao Mansion!" Zhao Feng and Guan Hai hurriedly saluted again.To be honest, Zhao Feng still has a little bit of respect for Tao Qian, an old man. Although he doesn't have the ability to fight for world hegemony, it is not easy to keep Xuzhou city safe in troubled times and let the people live a little more peacefully.

"Two generals please get up quickly!" Tao Qian hurried forward to help the two of them up, Zhao Feng had a chance to take a closer look at the governor of Xuzhou.Seeing that Tao Qian was not young, his hair and beard were all gray.And even with the light of the torch, Zhao Feng could tell that the old man's complexion was not very good, and his life was coming to an end.

Then Liu Bei pulled Zhao Feng and Guan Hai to introduce the rest of the people, except Mi Zhu who had met in Pingyuan County before, Kong Rong and Tian Kai who came to the rescue together, and some high-level officials in Xuzhou.After the two parties greeted each other, under Tao Qian's suggestion, everyone went back to Tao Qian's residence to cleanse Zhao Feng and others while discussing the next step.Zhao Feng noticed that during the introduction just now, most of the officials in Xuzhou warmly bowed their hands in salutation, but only two people stood aside and were very disdainful, so he took the opportunity to secretly ask Zhang Fei who those two were.

"Oh, those two are General Yamen Cao Bao, and Xu Dan." Zhang Fei said in a low voice. These two chirp and crooked."

"I understand." Zhao Feng nodded his head to show that he knew it, but the two of them chatted like this, and they unknowingly slowed down a lot.

"General Zhang, General Zhao, hurry up." At this time, a general who looked somewhat similar to Mi Zhu turned around and urged, Zhao Feng knew that he was Mi Fang, the one who betrayed Guan Yu in history.But now it seems that there is no sign of rebellion.

Thinking about it, Mi Fang also shared honor and disgrace with Liu Bei in history, and did not rebel in the most difficult time.In the end, part of the reason for his rebellion was due to Guan Yu's high demands, and part of it was due to Fu Shiren's coercion.Zhao Feng felt that since he came to this world now, he should try his best to avoid such a tragedy.

A group of people came to Tao Qian's mansion, and Tao Qian immediately ordered another banquet.It is said that the dining table is the most able to shorten the distance between people. This saying is also applicable in ancient times. The atmosphere is obviously much warmer between the mingling of toasts and chips.It can be seen that most of the people in Xuzhou are grateful from the bottom of their hearts for Liu Bei's ability to come to the rescue in a timely manner.Mi Zhu, in particular, praised Liu Bei's benevolence and righteousness without hesitation, which made Liu Bei dare not even say it.

Later, Guan Hai and Zhang Fei mentioned how Zhao Feng led two hundred cavalry and dared to break into Cao's camp, and how he led his troops to forcibly break through Cao's blockade and enter the city to meet everyone. endlessly.

"I don't know how old General Zhao is this year?" Tao Qian saw that Zhao Feng seemed to be still young, so he asked.

"Your Majesty of the Tao Mansion, please ask me, the general will be eighteen this year." Zhao Feng replied.At this time, everyone exclaimed again, and Tao Qian also sighed: "I didn't expect General Zhao to be so young. He dared to go straight to thousands of troops at the age of eighteen. Liu Shijun's tent is really full of talents. I, Xuzhou There are no such brave generals." But I don't know if this last sentence was said on purpose.

As soon as this was said, the Xuzhou officials at the banquet were a little embarrassed.The civil servants were fine, but as the only two generals, Mi Fang just smiled and said nothing, but Cao Bao couldn't sit still.The guy rolled his eyes and said to Zhao Feng: "Two hundred people dare to break into Cao Jun's camp, isn't General Zhao exaggerating?"

Guan Hai and Zhang Fei changed their faces and were about to speak, Zhao Feng straightened his back and asked, "I don't know who this general is?"

"I am General Cao Bao of Xuzhou Yamen!" Cao Bao pretended to be reserved.Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Feng immediately pointed at him and smiled lewdly, and the smile was so exaggerated that he almost rubbed his stomach and couldn't straighten up.

"What are you laughing at?" Cao Bao asked angrily, and the rest of the people at the banquet were also a little puzzled.Zhao Feng forced himself to stop laughing and said, "Don't blame me, gentlemen, it's just because I heard that General Cao's name is really unique, so I couldn't help laughing, please don't blame, don't blame."

"Cao Bao? Isn't it just an idiot, hahahaha!!!" Zhang Fei reacted to laughing after muttering a few times, and Guan Hai laughed along with him without any image.Everyone in Xuzhou couldn't bear to laugh because of the embarrassment of their colleagues, and it was very hard for a while.As for Cao Bao himself, his face turned blue with anger, and he didn't recover until Liu Bei stopped Zhang Fei and Guan Hai from laughing.

"I don't know what good strategy General Zhao has to retreat Cao Cao's [-] troops?" Cao Bao, who had regained his strength, was eager to save face, and immediately questioned Zhao Feng regardless of Liu Bei and Tao Qian's presence. "Hehe, soldiers come to block, water comes to cover. Cao Cao has only [-] men and horses, and Xuzhou City has no less than [-] families and horses. One enemy is two. In addition, Xuzhou City Wall is high and solid, and I am afraid that Cao Cao can fly up. .” Zhao Feng also said angrily.

"I heard from General Zhao that Cao's army is vulnerable. If that's the case, let's ask General Zhao to show his might and repel Cao's soldiers." At this time, a civil servant sitting on Cao Bao's right side took the words.It was none other than Xu Dan.

"What's so difficult about that?" Zhao Feng knew that Lu Bu's little boy would stab Cao Cao in the back soon, and he would withdraw his troops within three days at the latest.So Zhao Feng said with a thought: "If I can retreat Cao Bing within three days, so what?"

"Huh?" As soon as this remark came out, everyone was shocked, everyone thought Zhao Feng was a young man who didn't know the heights of heaven and earth. "Bo Tao don't speak lightly, how to retreat the enemy needs a long-term plan." Even Liu Bei stopped him.

"If you can retreat Cao Bing within three days, you can do whatever you want." Cao Bao blurted out regardless of Xu Dan's gaze.

"Okay, everyone here is a witness. If that's the case, if I can't retreat Cao Bing, I'll just let it go." Zhao Feng was secretly refreshed, but he still looked proud and dry.At the same time, he noticed that almost all Xuzhou officials shook their heads and said nothing, only one person looked at him with a thoughtful expression on his face, and when he saw that he was noticing him, he just smiled obscenely, and then lowered his head to drink.It is none other than Xuzhou Biejia Chen Deng and Chen Yuanlong.

Then, under the impetus of Tao Qian and Liu Bei, the atmosphere on the scene was also harmonious, which can be regarded as a good time for the guests and hosts.After the banquet, Zhao Feng and Guan Hai followed Liu Bei to the residence arranged by Tao Qian to rest.

"Bo Tao, you are too impulsive today." As soon as the door was closed, Liu Bei sighed.Zhao Feng chuckled: "My lord, do you think Feng was just talking out of anger today?"

"Huh? Could it be that Bo Tao has already made up his mind?" Liu Bei heard that there was something in Zhao Feng's words, and asked quickly.

"My lord, this time Cao Cao came to invade Xuzhou, one for revenge, and the other for annexing Xuzhou. No matter what, he aimed to fight quickly, so almost the whole army was dispatched, and the rear of Yanzhou must be empty. Now Yuan Shao is in the north and Lu Bu is in the west. Both of these two are the generation of tigers and wolves, how could they sit by and not take advantage of the opportunity." Zhao Feng explained patiently.

"What you said is not unreasonable, it's just that such a bet is too dangerous." Liu Bei also understood a little bit, but he was still a little worried. "The so-called wealth and wealth are in danger, let's take a gamble. As long as this Cao Bao is settled, the lord will take control of Xuzhou just around the corner." Zhao Feng laughed.

"Occupy Xuzhou?" Liu Bei was stunned for a moment, when the guard outside the gate came to report: Xuzhou don't drive Chen Deng, Zhizhong Mi Zhu, and Guangling prefect Zhao Yu came to visit, Liu Bei hurried out to greet him.

(End of this chapter)