Chapter 436 The Battle of Hebei
"Well?" Yang Hong obviously didn't expect that Lv Bu would scold him like this. Originally, Yang Hong also wanted to take people first, so it was better to talk to Lv Bu about the strike. But now it seems that Lv Bu doesn't like Yang Hong at all.
"Please calm down, Lieutenant. Yuan Shu is a minister of the imperial court. Naturally, he will not have any objection to the decision of the imperial court. This time, Mr. Yang Hong came here, I'm afraid he just wants to turn a war into jade." Seeing that the conversation between the two was deadlocked, Jia Xu, who was beside him, hurriedly said. Although Lv Bu must be very imposing, he also wants to know what benefits Yang Hong can bring to him this time, and the benefits he must get on the negotiating table. He doesn't need to work so hard on the battlefield.
"My lord, Lord Yuan Shu, has long admired the name of the lieutenant, and he also admires General Lv Bu. He wants to form an alliance with the general to compete for the Central Plains. I don't know what the intention of the lieutenant?" Yang Hong learned Lv Bu's power and felt that it was impossible to get any advantage from Lv Bu, so he quickly said bluntly, afraid that something would happen again.
"Oh, hahaha, it's not bad for Yuan Shu to have such an idea. When I sent troops to Sizhou, your majesty told me that Nanyang Yuanshu was a loyal and patriotic person. Now it seems to be true. Hearing Yang Hong's words, Lv Bu thought for a while. First, he found a reason to praise Yuan Shu, and then continued, "Well, as long as Lord Yuan Shu is willing to return Wancheng to the court, I will report to the court, add Lord Yuan Shu as a general, and contribute to the court with me. What do you think?"
"Well? I'm afraid that the little one can't make the decision on this matter. I still have to go back and ask my master to make a decision. Hearing Lv Bu's words, Yang Hong was suddenly scared into a cold sweat. Wancheng is an important place in Nanyang County. Once Wancheng is given to Lv Bu, the whole Nanyang County will be in no danger. How dare Yang Hong answer Lv Bu's words?
"Ha ha, I heard that the relationship between Lord Yuan Shu and Jingzhou Mu Liubiao is also not good. As long as Lord Yuan Shu gives up Wancheng, the lieutenant's soldiers and horses can directly threaten Jingzhou, which is also a very beneficial thing for Lord Yuan Shu. Looking at Yang Hong's embarrassed face, Jia Xu, who was beside him, also continued to say.
"Your Excellency, there is a good news from Wancheng." Just then, a soldier suddenly came in from outside the door and said to Lv Bu.
"Hahaha, it's really good news." Lv Bu took the letter and laughed. It turned out that it was Zhang Liao who sent the news of the capture of Wancheng.
"Ha ha, I think General Zhang Liao has conquered it." Jia Xu did not come over to see the good news, but stood aside and guessed.
"Yes, Zhang Liao has conquered Wancheng." Lv Bu said softly, but looked at Yang Hong and then said, "If your master is willing to stop the army, I am also willing to form an alliance with you. If you don't want to, don't talk about anything."
"I know that I will go back now and convey the words of the lieutenant to my master." Knowing the news that Wancheng had been conquered, Yang Hong also panicked for a moment and didn't know how to deal with it, so he hurried back after rushing to Lv Bu Shili.
However, it was said that at this time, there was a sound of sadness in Cao Cao's mansion in Yanzhou. It turned out that Cao Cao wanted to bring his father to Yanzhou to enjoy happiness when he was strong in Yanzhou, but he did not think that Mr. Cao was killed by bad people when he passed by Xuzhou. What made Cao more angry was that this villain was not someone else, but Tao Qian, the assassin of Xuzhou, sent out to escort him. Mr. Cao's man.
"The father is above, and the child is unfilial and can't bear happiness. However, please rest assured in the spirit of heaven. The child will definitely kill Tao Qian and avenge his father." In front of Mr. Cao's spirit, Cao Cao said in tears.
"Cao Gong, do you really want to attack Xuzhou at this time?" Hearing Cao Cao's words in front of Mr. Cao's spirit, Cheng Yu stepped forward and asked with some concern.
"Nowadays, all kinds of princes are expanding their strength. Tao Qian is just a person with no ambition. It's really a pity to let him occupy Xuzhou. It's better for Cao Cao to take Xuzhou and do a big job." Looking at Cheng Yu in front of him, Cao Cao raised his eyebrows and said in a low voice. Obviously, Cao Cao had already been coveted for Xuzhou, and this incident was just an excuse for Cao Cao.
"Although Xuzhou is a piece of fat meat, Tao Qian has an excellent reputation and is loved by the people. Cao Gong attacked because of his private hatred, and I'm afraid it will be criticized." After a little hesitation, Cheng Yu still persuaded him.
"Well, now Lv Bu has entered Sizhou and has a bad relationship with Nanyang Yuanshu. Only by annexing Xuzhou as soon as possible can our army accumulate enough strength to win in the future wars of princes. If our army does not take Xuzhou at this time, I'm afraid there will be no chance in the future." Cao Cao said with narrow eyes.
"Lv Bu and Yuan Shu have a bad relationship. Didn't Cao Gong want to take this opportunity to attack Sizhou?" At this time, Xiahou Dun was stationed at the Hu Prison Pass, firmly grasping the door between Sizhou and Yanzhou. Cao Cao was strong. If he attacked Sizhou Lv Bu, he might not be able to defend Sizhou.
"Ha ha, Sizhou is the place of the four wars, bordering several princes. If I get Sizhou, I'm afraid I won't be able to live in peace. I don't want to face Lv Bu alone. Cao Cao smiled and obviously didn't care about Cheng Yu's opinion.
"Isn't Cao Gong not afraid of Lv Bu's sneak attack from behind when he sent troops to Xuzhou?" Seeing that Cao Cao had made up his mind, he still asked doubtfully.
"Haha, Lv Bu's soldiers came out of Yongzhou but brought 40,000 soldiers and horses. Although Zhang Ji's investment is effective, these 80,000 people are already overstretched to defend Sizhou and want to attack Yanzhou. I'm afraid that Lv Bu is also powerless. Moreover, with Xiahou Dun guarding the tiger's prison, I am also relieved. As long as our army takes Xuzhou with lightning speed, I'm afraid that it will be too late for Lv Bu to use any means at that time. Cao Cao said after a little pondering, obviously confident in what was going to happen.
Therefore, Cao Cao rectified the soldiers and horses in Yanzhou and threatened to flatten Xuzhou and kill Tao Qian to avenge his father.
When the news reached Xuzhou, Tao Qian was stunned and speechless for a moment.
"Well, it's all because I don't know anyone, that's why this disaster." Thinking of the fact that he sent someone to escort Mr. Cao that day, but it turned out to be a disaster for Mr. Cao, Tao Qian was regretful for a moment.
"Cao Cao's wolf ambition has coveted me in Xuzhou for a long time. Isn't it Tao Gong's fault? He is willing to go to Jizhou to ask Lord Yuan Shao for help. With Lord Yuan Shao's help, Cao Cao naturally dares not make up." At this time, every fat middle-aged scribe came up with a knife sound. Tao Qian saw that this person was not someone else but Mi Zhu.
"Oh, only the Yuan brothers can stop Cao Cao now, and Yuan Shuzheng and Lv Bu obviously can't expect to go to war. It's a good idea for you to go to Yuan Shao for help. I just hope that Yuan Shao can help me in the love of fighting Dong Zhuo together." Tao Qian sighed again and said helplessly.
"Didn't Mr. Tao know Zhang Mio from Yanzhou? Why didn't he send people to contact Zhang Mio? When Liu Dai, the assassin of Yanzhou, died, Zhang Mio strongly welcomed Cao Cao into Yanzhou, and Cao Cao had today's situation. If you think of Zhang Mio's words, Cao Cao should still be able to listen." At this time, a man came down from the hall and said. It was Jian Yong, the counselor, who was talking to everyone.
"Jian Yong's words are very good. I will write a letter in person and send it to Yanzhou, hoping that Zhang Yu can dissuade Cao Cao." Hearing the words of Mi Zhu and Jian Yong, Tao Qian's already pale face finally turned a little bloody. He quickly got up and wrote a letter and sent someone to give it to Zhang Mao in Yanzhou.
However, it is said that Lv Bu of Yuan Shao in Jizhou fought with Yuan Shu. After Cao Cao led his troops to Xuzhou, he quickly called the ministers to discuss.
"Now that the world is in turmoil, and all kinds of princes are waiting for the opportunity to move. Lv Bu and Yuan Shu will fight in Wancheng. Cao Cao led his troops to Xuzhou. I, Yuan Shao, am strong and strong. How can I sit by and ignore it? Let's talk about what to do next." Yuan Shao sat down and glanced at the ministers and then asked.
"At this time, Lv Bu's troops are insufficient, and he is at war with Yuan Shu, which is the best time to enter Sizhou." Hearing Yuan Shao's question, Guo Tu said first.
"No, although Sizhou is empty, Cao Cao would rather attack Xuzhou, but he did not want to send troops to Sizhou. Why? Does Cao Cao know that it is not good to attack Sizhou? Can't we see it? Moreover, when Lv Bu did not enter Sizhou, the princes were unwilling to enter Sizhou. Now that Lv Bu has entered Sizhou, we are going to rob with Lv Bu, which is too inappropriate. As soon as Guo Tu's words came out, Tian Feng first came out to fight and said against each other.
"So how about sending troops to attack Yanzhou while Cao Cao and Xuzhou Tao Qian were fighting?" Guo Tu was a little angry when he heard this, but he was not in a hurry to argue with Tian Feng, but continued to ask.
"No." As soon as Guo Tu asked, Fengji beside him said something to stop him.
"Why is that?" In Guo Tu, Lv Bu and Yuan Shu fought, and Cao Cao and Tao Qian fought. These were all opportunities to take advantage of, but he did not expect to be repeatedly denied by others and asked depressing.
"Hey hey, because as long as our army sent troops, whether it is fighting with Lv Bu or Cao Cao, Gongsun Zan will definitely send troops to attack behind our army." Before Feng Ji could answer, Ju Shu, who was behind him, stood up first and said.
"This?" Thinking of Gongsun Zan, Guo Tu was speechless. The hatred between Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan must be very deep. Last time Yuan Shao captured Qingzhou, if it hadn't been fast enough, Gongsun Zan would have been afraid that Gongsun Zan's soldiers had entered Jizhou.
"It seems that you mean that you want me to send troops to attack Gongsun Zan." At this time, after some discussion, Yuan Shao had understood what everyone meant, so he asked.
"Our army and Gongsun Zan's army have formed a deep hatred. If Lv Bu and Cao Cao are busy fighting with others to solve Gongsun Zan, I'm afraid that Gongsun Zan will become the burden of our army in the future." Hearing that Yuan Shao understood what everyone meant, Tian Feng bowed and said again.