The Reincarnation of Lu Bu at the End of the Han Dynasty

In the big tent, the generals of the Cao army lowered their heads, peeking at Cao Cao sitting on the commander's seat from time to time, not daring to breathe.

Cao Cao's mood was very low. Seeing that the city was about to be broken, he unexpectedly killed a brave cavalry halfway, ruining all his plans.

Not only that, the Qingzhi sword was seized, and more than [-] generals died in battle.

Really hateful!

Cao Cao gritted his teeth. When he glanced at the dejected generals in the tent, he was stunned for a moment. Then he adjusted his mentality, waved his hand, and comforted them: "I made a mistake in command today. It's not your fault. You are tired too, go down." Rest."

If they are punished again at this time, it will only depress the fighting spirit of the soldiers, it is better to treat them leniently and increase their loyalty.

Hearing these words, the generals felt as if they had received an amnesty in their hearts, and they clasped their fists and retreated out of the tent.

The generals were almost gone, Xiahou Dun stepped forward to comfort Cao Cao: "Meng De, didn't you just lose for a while? Tomorrow, we will regain our strength and we will be able to break through the city!"

This afternoon, he and Le Jin were led away by Kong Rong and Tian Kai's team for dozens of miles. When they rushed back, Cao Jun had already retreated.

"I was too careless and underestimated the reinforcements."

Cao Cao shook his head slightly, the soldiers were exhausted after many days of attacking fortified positions, so they should be allowed to slow down.

Wait until you have recuperated before attacking the city.

"Do you know the origin of that cavalry army?" Cao Cao asked aloud. He had been fighting in Xuzhou for more than half a year, and he had never seen such a good-for-nothing army under Tao Qian's command.

Xiahou Dun pondered for a while before answering, "I've also heard from Zilian and the others about this matter. If the prediction is correct, it should be Gongsun Zan's white horse follower."

"Gongsun Zan? Baima Yicong?"

Xiahou Dun nodded, "Yes, it is said that this cavalry army is the elite cavalry that Gongsun Zan created specifically to deal with the Hu people in the grassland. Because Gongsun Zan loves white horses so much, all these cavalry ride on white horses. Gongsun Zan himself calls himself the White Horse General. Very strong."

"Gongsun Zan and Tao Qian have never had any contact or friendship. How could they send troops to help him?" Cao Cao frowned, wondering.

He had written letters with Gongsun Zan, and through the tone of the narration, Cao Cao knew very well that Gongsun Zan was ambitious, indifferent to the world, and only concerned about interests in everything. It should be impossible for him to send someone to help Tao Qian.

At noon the next day, soldiers outside the account came to report.

"My lord, Tao Qian's envoy has arrived."

It is a rule that the two sides do not kill each other when they are fighting.

Cao Cao called him into the account, and the envoy presented the letter written by Liu Bei.

Unfolding it, I saw that the bamboo slips read:

"Be prepared to worship the king's beauty from outside the pass, and the successors and descendants will be separated from each other, so it is not as good as serving you. Xiang Zhe, respect your father Caohou, because Zhang Kai was inhumane, so that he was killed. It is not Tao Gongzu's crime. Now the evils of the Yellow Turban are disturbing outside; Forcing the Son of Heaven, entrenched inside. May the Duke of Ming put the imperial court's urgency first, and then private enmity; withdraw Xuzhou's soldiers to save the country from calamity: then Xuzhou will be blessed, and the world will be blessed!"

After Cao Cao finished reading, he was furious, threw the bamboo slips to the ground, and cursed: "Liu Bei is just a weaver of mats and shoes, what is he, dare to preach to me? Go back and tell Liu Bei. Offer Tao Qian's head. Otherwise, I will take his head too!"

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The envoy was obedient, and ran back to Tan County in desperation with Cao Cao's harsh words.

Xun You learned that Cao Cao scolded Tao Qian's envoy severely, and persuaded him: "My lord, Liu Beiyuan came to the rescue. You should give courtesy first and then soldiers. You should reply with kind words and slow down your heart; then attack the city with troops, and the city can be broken."

Cao Cao obviously didn't take it seriously, and sneered: "A mere child, why not be afraid of it!"

Back in Tan County, the envoy added more details to Cao Cao's reply.

Tao Qian sighed again and again, and everyone was silent.

"It's better to cut off the old man's head, pick it up and give it to Cao Cao. His anger has subsided, so naturally he won't make things difficult for you." Tao Qian coughed violently a few times, feeling weak.

Many people remained silent, as if acquiescing to the plan.

Mi Zhu, who has the air of a gentleman, got up and said angrily: "My lord, you treat people generously and are loved by the people; while Cao Cao is only an eunuch, but he is tyrannical and murderous, extremely cold-blooded. Since ancient times, evil has always prevailed. How can you be like Cao Cao?" Bow your head!"

"But who can stop Cao Cao's 10,000+ army?" Tao Qian's face was wrinkled, and his face covered with aging lines was full of sadness.

Everyone here is also very self-aware. Cao Cao has many capable men and strangers, and countless brave generals. With these soldiers alone, even if they can defend for ten days and a half months, the city will be captured sooner or later.

At this time, Liu Bei spoke up.

"In today's world, perhaps only one person can break the siege of Xuzhou."

"Who?"

"The Great General Sima certified by the imperial court."

"Lu Bu."

There was a flash of light in everyone's eyes, but then they shook their heads.

"Lu Bu has no relationship with us, how could he come all the way to rescue us?"

Liu Bei smiled. In this world, there are no permanent enemies or friends, but only eternal interests.

Tao Qian obviously understood this too, but he still had some concerns. He was afraid that when Lu Bu drove Cao Cao away, he would stay in Xuzhou.

As the saying goes: It is easy to invite God, but it is difficult to send God away.

Tao Qian didn't want the jackals to be driven away by the front door, and more ferocious beasts ushered in behind him.

Xuzhou officials, who came from prominent families, were also skeptical. None of them had ever met Lu Bu.But from the rumors outside, the great general Sima was brave and invincible, he was arbitrarily determined to govern, and he was more vicious in battle than Cao Cao.

But what repulsed them the most was that Lv Bu repeatedly suppressed the aristocratic family and elevated the status of the common people, which they could not accept.

Since ancient times, respect and inferiority have been ordered, and etiquette cannot be abolished!

If Lu Bu is in charge of Xuzhou, it will seriously affect their family interests, which the family cannot bear.

At this time, Ruo Rong, who was the governor of Xiapi County at the time, stood up, sneered at Liu Bei's proposal, and said in a strange way: "Mr. Take ten thousand steps back, even if Lu Bu agrees to come down. From Guanzhong to Xuzhou, we don’t count the mountain roads and river crossings. Even if we are in a straight line, there is still a distance of [-] miles. It will take several months to march quickly. Wait for Lu Bu to lead the army here , Cao Cao broke through Tan County a long time ago and slaughtered it all. May I ask, what is the use of him coming, can he collect the corpse for us?"

These words undoubtedly completely wiped out the handful of hopes in everyone's hearts.

Yes, Guanzhong is too far away from Xuzhou.

Even if Lu Bu had the heart, it would probably be beyond his reach.

Hearing this yin and yang tone, Zhang Fei exhaled an angry breath from his nostrils, and pretended to want to make Ruo Rong look good, but Guan Yu immediately stopped him.

Zhang Fei has a reckless temperament, but Guan Yu knows righteousness.

Although Ruo Rong looked down on his elder brother, under the watchful eyes of everyone, if Zhang Fei did something, it would definitely bring a bad reputation to his elder brother.

"Third brother, don't be reckless, and listen to what elder brother has to say." Guan Yu pulled Zhang Fei straight beside him, and whispered, signaling him not to mess around.

The smile on Liu Bei's face is still the same, giving people a feeling of spring breeze.