Liu Qi, the hegemon of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 155 Cao Cao's Retreat

"Mutual suspicion and scruples?" Cao Cao also sighed.

He also knew why Liu Qi said such words. Now that the imperial power is falling apart, all the princes have their own ideas, holding the military power in their hands tightly, and they all know that Liu Qi cannot be made bigger.

But no one made a move. Even Sun Ce and Yuan Shu were captured by Liu Qi in Jiangxia and Nanyang. In the end, it was nothing. to others.

Taking a deep look at Liu Qi, he continued: "You are here with me now, aren't you afraid that I have that thought?"

"I'm afraid, how can I not be afraid! But there are many people in Xuzhou, and I dare not sit in Jingzhou and bet that you will retreat. Only when I come to confirm in person can I feel at ease." Liu Qi stared at Cao Cao, changed his voice, and continued Said: "And I don't think you would do that either!"

“How come you see?”

"Just based on your words just now!"

"Haha, I am indeed a person who can endure all the time in Luoyang and the alliance of princes. This kind of mind is not as good as mine!" Cao Cao sighed suddenly, "I still remember when you were in Luoyang, you once said, It is enough to have an opponent in life! I used to think that Yuan Shao would be my opponent, but now, I have figured it out!"

Liu Qi smiled, but did not strike up a conversation.

Cao Cao stood up, cupped his hands and said, "You and I are chasing different things. I don't think you will stay tonight, so let's say goodbye!"

Liu Qi also stood up and bowed to Cao Cao.

"Tomorrow morning I will withdraw from the army and rush to Chang'an. I think you will not go to Chang'an!" Cao Cao turned around and said.

He also understood in his heart that Liu Qi had made such a decision, so he would definitely not go to Chang'an and get a restraint by his side, otherwise, even if Li Jue and others had an army of 20 from Xiliang, they would have already gone north instead of staying in Jingzhou.

"Of course!" Liu Qi didn't deny it either.

The two also stood side by side, looking up at the night sky, silent.

Yoshihisa
"When you and I meet again, it's time to fight!"

"Ok!"

"You also have some expectations!"

"Indeed it is!"

"Then, see you later!"

"See you later!"

The two walked down the hillside together, and came before the guards.

Liu Qi didn't hesitate either, and with Zhao Yun and others, they got on their horses one after another, bowed their hands to Cao Cao, and galloped away, heading towards the opposite direction of Cao Jun's camp.

"My lord...!" Seeing Liu Qi and the others leaving, Xiahou Dun cupped his hands.

"You don't need to say more!" Cao Cao stopped Xiahoudun's words. He didn't need to guess, he could know what Xiahoudun wanted to say. He glanced at Liu Qi and others who were going away, and said, "Return to the camp!"

"promise!"

Cao Cao and his party also walked back to Cao Jun's camp not far away.

The next day.

However, Kong Rong and Tian Kai led the troops first, and did not directly enter Xuzhou City. When Liu Bei, who was going to borrow troops, arrived with his troops, they led the troops together to set up camp outside Xuzhou City.

Seeing the arrival of soldiers from the three groups, Tao Qian also opened the gates of the city to welcome Kong Rong, Tian Kai, and Liu Bei into the city. Row.

at the banquet.

Seeing Liu Bei's extraordinary appearance and open-minded speech, Tao Qian was secretly happy, so he asked Mi Zhu to take the Xuzhou badge and give it to Liu Bei. He originally invited Cao Song to Xuzhou, on the one hand to reminisce about the past, and on the other hand, he wanted to give Xuzhou to Cao Cao.

But I never thought that such a thing would happen, so I could only let it go. Now that I see Liu Bei, I also have the same idea.

"What's Tao Taishou's meaning?" Liu Bei looked at the Xuzhou card seal that Tao Qian handed over, and was a little stunned.

Kong Rong and Tian Kai on the side were also a little surprised when they saw Tao Qian's actions, but they didn't say anything. After all, it was their own business and had nothing to do with them.

"Nowadays the world is in chaos, and Wang Gang is weak; Xuande, you are a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and it is time to contribute to helping the country. The old man is already old, and he feels that he is unable to manage the huge Xuzhou. He is willing to give up Xuzhou; I hope Xuande will not refuse. , I wrote the memorial myself and sent it to the court!" Tao Qian said.

Liu Bei hurriedly left his seat, cupped his hands and said, "Although I am a descendant of the Han family, I have little merit and virtue, and I am afraid that I will not be able to take up the post of Prime Minister of Pingyuan. Now I am here to help because of Kong Beihai's invitation and out of righteousness; Tao Does the prefect think that I have the intention to annex Xuzhou? If I have such an idea, the emperor will not help me!"

"Xuande is overthinking. This is my truth. I want to give up Xuzhou willingly, not because I doubt Xuande!" Tao Qian persuaded.

The two were deadlocked with each other.

At last.

"Master Tao, now that Cao Cao's army will be able to approach the city in a few days, first discuss the strategy of retreating the enemy, and wait until Cao Cao's army retreats to restore peace to the people of Xuzhou, and then discuss this matter, there is no rush!" Mi Zhu remonstrated.

Kong Rong also stood up and said, "What Zizhong said is true! Gongzu, this matter can be discussed later!"

See here.

Liu Bei refused to accept, coupled with Mi Zhu and Kong Rong's persuasion, and it would be a big deal to solve the predicament first, Tao Qian did not continue to persuade, but the idea of ​​giving in in his heart was lingering no matter what.

Liu Bei also sat back on his seat, but Tao Qian's sudden thought really shocked him, and he couldn't calm down for a long time.

"Cao Cao doesn't know why he stays in Rencheng now, and doesn't continue to come to Xuzhou City, but if Cao Cao's army doesn't retreat, he won't be able to relax his vigilance, if Cao Cao can just stop fighting here, it would be the best! "Tian Kai said.

Everyone nodded in agreement. Although they can be said to be a coalition of four parties, Cao Cao has a Qingzhou army of 30. It is the best thing to resolve it peacefully without fighting.

"But Cao Cao believes that Master Tao is the chief culprit of his father's murder, so he will not retreat so easily, otherwise he will not stay in Rencheng for a long time without retreating!" Mi Zhu analyzed.

Liu Bei nodded and said: "In this way, maybe Cao Cao is planning something!"

The voice just fell.

A soldier rushed in from outside the hall.

"Report, Cao Jun doesn't know why, they have all retreated, and now they are about to withdraw from Xuzhou!" The soldier knelt down and bowed.

This statement came out.

Everyone in the hall was stunned, they were still gathered together to discuss how to get Cao Cao to retreat, and they only got together today, but at this time they told them that Cao Cao had already retreated.

"This, this statement is true!" Tao Qian stood up and said a little excitedly.

"This is what I saw with my own eyes. Cao Jun has already abandoned the camp!" The soldier said seriously.

At this time, they couldn't help but not believe it.

However, although Tao Qian didn't know why Cao Cao retreated, he still sent a team of scouts to investigate and confirm the truth of the matter.

After knowing that Cao Cao really retired, they all breathed a sigh of relief.

Kong Rong and Tian Kai stayed in Xuzhou for a day and then led their troops to leave, but Tao Qian left Liu Bei behind. Tao Qian did not give up his thoughts.

(End of this chapter)