We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

In early July, the west wind suddenly picked up.

As the howling west wind between heaven and earth begins to sweep across the entire Han Dynasty, autumn has arrived.

Xuzhou, inside Dongping City.

Cao Cao was holding the army rations that had been delivered by the supply camp not long ago, and he felt a little listless for a long time.

"Zhicai, is this really edible?"

Military rations made from migratory locusts!

This guy was also the one who came up with it.

Knowing that the pancake in his hand was made of locusts, Cao Cao felt an unspeakable feeling in his heart.

On the side, Xi Zhicai took a sip of water in his mouth after thinking for a long time.

Immediately afterwards, Xi Zhicai opened his mouth and took a bite of the pancake.

Although there was some resistance in my heart, who would have thought that this was my younger brother who was escorted here.

No matter what, it is absolutely impossible for Fengyi to harm him!

Since my brother said this thing is edible, he has even made it into pancakes.

Xi Zhicai didn't hesitate too much.

With one bite.

The taste of the pancake filled the entire mouth in an instant, and the taste that was expected to be difficult to swallow did not appear.

Along with the wine, the noodles quickly melted in the mouth.

It tastes a bit like chicken.

Xi Zhicai was a little stunned, then he opened his mouth and took another bite. It was not an illusion!

It tastes really good!

It’s really edible!

Seeing that Xi Zhi had already eaten the entire noodle cake in his mouth in just two or three mouthfuls, Cao Cao's eyes widened and he was lost in thought.

"Zhicai, how does it taste?"

Xi Zhicai's appearance in front of him didn't seem like he was just pretending. This pancake really seemed to be edible!

"My lord, it tastes good, like chicken!"

"chicken?"

How can locusts compare to chicken?

It's not like Cao Cao has never eaten chicken. You are just trying to impress your younger brother, so you don't need to do this, right?

Cao Cao didn't believe it, but as Xi Zhicai took the lead in trying it, Cao Ren on the other side also opened his mouth and took a bite.

Then, a second bite, then a third bite.

Seeing that there was no difference in the expression on Cao Ren's face, Cao Cao subconsciously looked at him.

"Brother, it is indeed like chicken!"

“It melts in your mouth and tastes great!”

Cao Ren also said it was like chicken, and at this moment Cao Cao couldn't help it.

Nowadays, the entire military camp is filled with military rations made from migratory locusts as Xi Yu said, and Cao Cao has nothing to do.

After opening his mouth and taking a bite, his whole face became dull.

The two people in front of him didn't lie to him!

It’s really not much different from chicken, but even chewier!

"hiss!"

"It's weird, it's weird!"

Cao Cao was a little unbelievable. Is this really made by Migratory Locust?

Didn't Fengyi make it with chicken and then deliberately said it was made with migratory locust?

However, the noodles in the entire military camp are made by locusts. If they were replaced with chicken, they would not be able to withstand such consumption.

Cao Cao already believed it in his heart!

"Fengyi is really a great talent. I am lucky to have Fengyi!"

Cao Cao couldn't help but grin. After taking a bite of the noodles, he looked at Xi Zhicai and then began to discuss the situation in Xuzhou.

"Zhicai, what should we do with the current situation?"

I heard before that Cao Bao, under Tao Qian, defected from Liu Bei and joined Lu Bu. This was really surprising.

Immediately afterwards, the situation inside Xuzhou changed.

Yesterday, Cao Cao received Liu Bei's letter.

Liu Bei said in the letter that it was not his intention to take over the pastoral duties of Xuzhou. In fact, he was entrusted by Tao Gong before his death. Now he is unable to govern Xuzhou.

His words were sincere, but there was some truth in them.

In short, in one sentence, Liu Bei said that he did not want to be the shepherd of Xuzhou and asked Cao Cao if he had any intention of taking over Xuzhou.

He is willing to give up Xuzhou!

This was beyond Cao Cao's expectation.

I thought that after Liu Bei succeeded Xuzhou, he would have to stalemate with him for a while.

Maybe there will be a big battle between the two.

But now, Liu Bei's letter made Cao Cao a little unsure.

"Zhicai, what do you think Liu Bei means by this?"

Cao Cao frowned slightly when he asked Xi Zhicai.

Hearing this, the corners of Xi Zhicai's mouth raised slightly!

"My lord, now in Xuzhou, with Cao Bao's temporary rebellion, Lu Bu's power has surpassed Liu Bei's!"

"Liu Bei said he was a pastor in Xuzhou, but he couldn't restrain Lu Bu!"

"And from what I've seen, Lu Bu's current movements indicate that he intends to annex Liu Bei in one go. It's true that he would say this!"

In the current situation, Liu Bei would take the initiative to take action. In Xi Zhicai's view, it was normal.

Liu Bei had no other choice.

With his own abilities, there was no way to resist Lu Bu at this moment.

If Cao Cao really doesn't care, Liu Bei will be swallowed up by Lu Bu sooner or later!

In the current situation, it is a wise move for the other party to make such a choice!

"What Zhicai said is true!"

"Liu Bei has this intention, but it saves him a lot of trouble!"

Liu Bei could take the initiative to surrender Xuzhou, which was the best thing for Cao Cao.

This time he has occupied half of Xuzhou. If Liu Bei opens the city and surrenders, all of Xiapi will belong to him.

By then, Lu Bu will only have Pengcheng left!

With enemies on all sides, even though Lu Bu was extremely capable, there was nothing he could do.

What's more, he, Lu Bu, is just a defeated general!

At this moment, Cao Cao even wanted to call Xi Yu, who was in Juancheng, to the front line.

If Xi Yu is here, what does Lu Bu mean?

I'm afraid that after knowing Xi Yu's arrival, Lu Bu would flee with his army the next day, right?

It's a pity that, although he thought so in his heart, Cao Cao knew Xi Yu's temperament well, and he had always been unwilling to be a general.

At this time, Cao Jun was not in a stalemate, and there was no way to call Xi Yu over now!

After collecting his attention, Cao Cao raised his head and looked at Cao Ren and the others.

"Forget it, since Liu Bei is willing to open the city and surrender, you all will come with me to Xiapi tomorrow!"

The next day, Cao Cao led the army from Dongpingcheng to Xiapi.

Hearing that Cao Cao's army was coming, the city gate was opened wide in Xiapi City. At this time, Liu Bei led Guan, Zhang and other people to wait at the city gate early.

at the same time.

In Xiapi City, Pengcheng Lu Bu learned about Liu Bei's attack on the city immediately.

Lu Bu was quite surprised when he heard the news.

He originally planned to annex Liu Bei in one fell swoop, but before he could take action, Liu Bei and Cao Cao joined forces.

This thing was so unexpected that it made Lu Bu panic!

Within the Pengcheng Yamen Office, Lu Bu sat in the first place, and Cao Bao, who had just surrendered, was in the second place.

"Your Majesty, I never thought that Liu Xuande would surrender to Cao Cao!"

"I never thought of it either!"

Lu Bu was a little helpless.

Cao Bao on the side already advocated a decisive battle with Cao Jun. Lu Bu glanced at him and seemed to agree.

At present, he heard that there was no Xi Yu in Cao Jun.

Since that person is not here, he has nothing to fear from Cao Cao.

What's more, this time he has tens of thousands of soldiers from Xiliang, and tens of thousands of Danyang soldiers brought by Cao Bao!

In total, there were tens of thousands of people, plus the soldiers from Pengcheng and Tancheng, and they were not afraid of Cao Cao at all.

The worst case scenario is just a fight!

Tancheng!

"Liu Bei cooperated with Duke Cao?"

In the Chen Mansion, Chen Deng and his son, who had already decided to side with Cao Cao, were a little surprised when they learned that Liu Bei had opened the city and surrendered.

Chen Deng raised his head and glanced at his father, then raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

"Liu Bei is a real hero!"

To be able to do such a thing in such a situation is not something that ordinary people can do.

Liu Bei is not Han Fu.

Han Fu ceded Jizhou to Yuan Shao, partly because Han Fu himself started out because of the Yuan family.

On the other hand, Han Fu couldn't resist Yuan Shao at all.

This person has occupied Jizhou for a long time, and after all, he still has something to do.

But Liu Bei is different!

Although Liu Bei took over the pastoral work of Xuzhou, it has only been for a few months so far!

Liu Bei did not have such a big foundation in Xuzhou and had nothing to rely on.

He and Cao Cao can only be said to be acquaintances. They have the same friendship as when they formed an alliance at Hulao Pass, nothing more.

There is no distinction between superior and inferior!

But now, Liu Bei is willing to give up Xuzhou, which is not something ordinary people can do.

After all, this is the land of a state, the position of a state's pastor!

Give in when you say so, this courage alone is beyond the reach of anyone!

"Be it an outstanding person or a hero."

Chen Gui laughed. This move by Liu Bei and Cao Cao was a very wise move.

Right now, the Chen family is on Cao Cao's side.

In the entire Xuzhou, apart from Liu Bei, the only one left was Lu Bu!

All that's left is how the Chen family can help Cao Cao drive Lu Bu out of Xuzhou!

…

Outside Xiapi City.

Cao Cao is riding a yellow flying lightning, the bright yellow horse is extremely dazzling, and Cao Cao, who is wearing a red cloak, is like a dazzling star at this moment.

Liu Bei saw Cao Cao leading his horse and immediately dismounted to greet him!

"Brother Meng De!"

Liu Bei had a happy face, and the expression on his face was like that of a friend he hadn't seen for many years. At this moment, seeing Cao Cao coming, he looked extremely excited.

Cao Cao immediately dismounted, followed by Cao Ren and Xia Houyuan, one on the left and one on the right, followed by Xi Zhicai, Li Dian and Le Jin!

Then a group of people slowly walked towards Xiapi City.

Seeing Cao Jun begin to take over the entire city defense of Xiapi City, Liu Bei's expression was calm, showing no signs of abnormality at all.

Next to them, Guan and Zhang looked a little dull and said nothing.

At this moment, Cao Cao and Liu Bei walked hand in hand towards Xiapi City.

Cao Cao turned to look at Liu Bei and couldn't help but smile.

"Xuande, if I had known that today, at Hulao Pass, you would have been following me all the time. Why would you need to go around like this today!"

The meaning of Cao Cao's words was too obvious.

This tone was rather sarcastic.

Liu Bei seemed to understand and smiled.

"Meng De is a rare hero in the world, but it's only today that I have realized it!"

After hearing this, Cao Cao didn't say much.

He has already opened the city and surrendered. If he ridicules him again and again, it will appear that he is a bit petty.

Although Liu Bei tried to influence him, the city defense of Xiapi City had been taken over by Cao Jun.

This matter has become a foregone conclusion and there are no more changes.

After everyone entered the Xiapi Yamen Office, Liu Bei invited Cao Cao to take the seat!

"Mengde, please!"

Liu Bei humbly asked to sit down, but Cao Cao was not polite at all.

At this time, there was no need for him to be polite. The entire Xiapi had been completely taken over by Cao Jun. Even the soldiers led by Liu Bei were completely taken over by him at this moment!

Liu Bei didn't even have any objections to this.

After Cao Cao took his seat, he invited Liu Bei to sit down. The latter sat down happily upon hearing this, and Guan and Zhang naturally stood behind him!

"Yun Chang, Yide, please sit down too!"

Seeing the looks of Guan and Zhang, Cao Cao spoke again. The two glanced at Liu Bei without any hesitation, and then sat on both sides behind Liu Bei.

After everyone sat down, Liu Bei had a smile on his face.

Cao Cao took a deep breath, feeling particularly comfortable.

Being included in the whole of Xuzhou so easily was something he had never imagined.

All in all, everything went very smoothly.

Seeing that Liu Bei didn't look strange at all, Cao Cao couldn't help but look at him.

"Xuande, at this time, how do you think we should deal with that Lu Bu!"

"Listen to Duke Cao's instructions!"

Liu Bei changed his tone and said that he was being polite just now.

Now that the discussion has begun, Cao Cao calls him Biaozi, but he knows that his attitude at this time is crucial.

Liu Bei's attitude was extremely low, and he completely meant that Cao Cao was the main one.

Hearing this, Cao Cao raised his brows slightly.

Xi Zhicai, who was sitting on the other side, didn't speak. He looked at Liu Bei for a few times and then spoke first.

"My lord, on this occasion, we shall attack Lu Bu!"

Xi Zhicai didn't say much.

But in Xuzhou, only Pengcheng and Tancheng controlled by Lu Bu were left!

But the land of two cities.

Cao Jun only needs a large army to suppress the situation, and Lu Bu will be helpless!

Everyone is aware of this matter and there is no need to say anything more.

But now, with Liu Bei's surrender, the whole of Xuzhou has turned to Cao Cao. It is difficult for Lu Bu to achieve great things.

"good!"

"Then Lu Bu took advantage of my unpreparedness to attack Yanzhou. This time is the time to take revenge!"

As Xi Zhicai spoke, Cao Cao slammed the table in front of him.

Then a heroic breath spewed out from the corner of his mouth.

Liu Bei glanced at Cao Cao subconsciously.

At this glance, a trace of loneliness flashed in his eyes!

In front of Hulao Pass, Cao Cao was just a young official and a heroic cavalry captain!

And he is also a small county captain.

Although there is some gap between the two, the gap is not very big.

But, a few years later!

At this time, Cao Cao had become the lord of Yanzhou, and although he was lucky enough to get the position of Xuzhou Mu, this position was not secure at all.

On the surface, there seems to be no difference between the two statuses.

But in fact, the difference between them is like a natural chasm.

Cao Cao had complete control over the entire Yanzhou, with elite soldiers and generals and a cloud of advisers.

And he has the position of Xuzhou Mu, but he doesn't have many soldiers under his command, and only a few can make plans!

Such a situation made Liu Bei's heart indescribably complicated.

In just a few years, the situation has changed so drastically.

Liu Bei was a little unwilling, but this unwillingness was quietly buried in his heart. He still had a smile on his face.

"What Mr. Cao said is true, I will unify Xuzhou this time!"

"Okay, Xuande said it well!"

"Tomorrow, Xuande will go to Pengcheng with me!"

"This time, I will act as Xuande and take a good breath!"

Cao Cao had a smile on his face. He was clearly angry, but he deliberately said he was venting his anger on Liu Bei's behalf.

This is a bit intentional.

Liu Bei just smiled and obeyed his orders!

That night!

After Liu Bei took Guan and Zhang back to the house, Zhang Fei's face looked like pig liver at this moment.

"Brother, it's all because of me. If it weren't for me, An You would be like this!"

Zhang Fei blames himself a little. If he hadn't been drunk and beat Cao Bao, how would he be in the current situation!

How could Liu Bei be forced to surrender to Cao Cao helplessly?

Liu Bei would never be so willing to be subordinate to others today!

Zhang Fei was so angry that he slapped himself twice. Seeing this, Liu Bei quickly blocked him!

"Yide, it's not your fault!"

"It's God's will!"

Even if Zhang Fei hadn't been drunk, it would have been difficult for Liu Bei to defend the entire Xuzhou.

After meeting a group of people under Cao Cao's command today.

Only then did Liu Bei realize how big the gap was between him and Cao Cao.

Not to mention the opponent's elite soldiers and generals, there is no need to worry about military rations alone.

Since the migratory locusts passed through, disasters have appeared throughout Xuzhou.

And I heard that Yanzhou, it seems that because of that Xiyu, when the locusts passed through, Yanzhou was not seriously damaged.

This is all God's will!

God helps Cao!

"Is General Guan here?"

Just when Liu Bei looked a little regretful, the voice of a messenger suddenly came from outside the house.

Someone comes and looks for Guan Yu!

Hearing this, Liu Bei and Zhang Fei subconsciously looked at their second brothers and brothers.

Guan Yu was also a little puzzled. After calling the messenger in, he saw that he was holding a food box!

"I heard that General Guan hasn't eaten yet. This is what my master has sent!"

After the messenger put down the food box, he immediately looked at Liu Bei and Zhang Fei: "My lord also sent food boxes to the two generals!"

As he spoke, the messenger took two more food boxes from behind and pushed them towards him.

The man the messenger was talking about was naturally Cao Cao.

Liu, Guan, and Zhang were a little confused, but they still took the food box.

Guan Yu was a little surprised at first, but after seeing that his eldest brother and third brother were both there, he didn't have much doubts.

The three of them took the food boxes and opened them. They saw a piece of bread placed in each box, along with a mouthful of meat and some wine.

The messenger glanced at the three of them, said nothing, and then withdrew.

Liu, Guan, and Zhang looked at each other.

"Brother, will Cao Cao poison us?"

Zhang Fei frowned and looked at the food box in front of him, thinking that he might as well not eat what Cao Cao sent!

Guan Yu didn't say anything. After hearing what Zhang Fei said, he turned around and fumbled for a silver needle from behind.

"Brother, it's not poisonous!"

"Cao Cao would never do such a thing!"

After seeing Wu Po, Liu Bei nodded slightly.

Poisoning, if you think about it carefully, Cao Cao would not do such a thing.

Unless, he really doesn’t want any fame at all!

"Since it was sent by Meng De, second brother and third brother, I happen to be hungry too!"

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