Chapter 454 Exorcising Wolves

When Lv Bu returned to Yanzhou, the first news he heard was not about Cao Cao, but about Liu Bei's succession as the governor of Xuzhou. It turned out that Tao Qian, the assassin of Xuzhou, was seriously ill. When he was critically ill, he handed over Xuzhou to Liu Bei, but he didn't think of it. A few days later, Tao Qian died of illness. In this way, Liu Bei, with the assistance of Guan Zhang, soon fully grasped the situation in Xuzhou. So far, Liu Bei has Mi Zhu, Chen Deng, Jian Yong, Wu Liu Yu, Zhang Fei The second general galloped on the battlefield, which was also a change. He never played a small role and became a prince who dominated one side. The only shortcoming was that although Tao Qian had been in charge of Xuzhou for many years and was deeply loved by the people, it was also because Tao Qian's love for the people, Xuzhou's military strength was not strong, only about 50,000 soldiers and horses, which was exactly the original Tao. The reason why Qian faced Cao Cao and was unable to resist, while Liu Bei's style was similar to Tao Qian's, and he took the way of people, which led to Liu Bei's rule in Xuzhou, but he could not expand his troops immediately. He could only develop slowly and slowly accumulate troops. And this is exactly the strategy that Liu Bei used to polish and cultivate wisdom in today's vassal disputes.

"Well, I didn't expect that Cao Cao and I finally got today's situation, but Liu Bei took Xuzhou so easily with only a pair of benevolent and hypocritical skins, which is really annoying." As soon as he heard that Liu Bei took Xuzhou so easily, Lv Bu became angry and turned to Chen Gong and asked, "I want to attack Xuzhou and put Xuzhou in my pocket. I don't know what the public platform is like?"

As soon as he heard that Lv Bu wanted to attack Xuzhou, Chen Gong quickly got up and stopped him and said, "Ming Gong can't. Now our army has taken Sizhou and Yanzhou in a long time. After countless battles, the soldiers have already been exhausted. In addition, our army's front is too long, and the direction of Wancheng is not clear. Now the battle with Cao Cao is again It has just entered a state of stalemate. If our army is fighting with Liu Bei at this time, I'm afraid that we don't need others to attack our army, and our army itself will not be able to take care of each other.

"Well, I also know that this is not the time to attack Xuzhou, but can we just watch Liu Bei sit in Xuzhou and gradually grow up?" It's not that Lv Bu can't see the current situation. It's just that Lv Bu and Liu Bei have fought too much. He knows the power of Liu Bei. It is a threat for Lv Bu to let Liu Bei develop in Xuzhou. He can't allow others to sleep peacefully on the side of the couch.

"Liu Beixin got Xuzhou. At this time, he must be eager to get the recognition of the imperial court. Although the position of Xuzhou assassin was given by Tao Qian, without the recognition of the imperial court, it must be improper, and this is what Ming Gong can take advantage of." Seeing that Liu Bei still refused to let Liu Bei go easily, Chen Gong said after thinking a little.

"Well, Liu Bei wants to be the governor of Xuzhou, but I can't let him get what he wants." Lv Bu said in a low voice. As long as Liu Bei can't get the position of Xuzhou Assassin, it is a regret for Liu Bei. Liu Bei's position in Xuzhou cannot be completely consolidated, and the official position of the imperial court is still very important at the local level.

"Why don't the Ming Gong have a plan to drive away tigers and swallow wolves? Liu Bei is the governor of Yuzhou and let him send troops to attack Yuan Shu. In addition, Tao Qian's son is the governor of Xuzhou. As long as Tao Qian's son becomes the governor of Xuzhou, the officials who originally left by Tao Qian to help Liu Bei will definitely swing between Liu Bei and Tao Qian's son. The two have different interests, which is equivalent to burying an explosive next to Liu Bei. More importantly, even Liu Bei can't accept such an arrangement. Chen Gong's strategy can be said to kill two birds with one stone. Liu Bei is appreciated by Tao Qian with his people. With the power of sitting in Xuzhou, he will naturally not easily give up his good reputation for growing up in troubled times. This also means that Liu Bei can't disobey the orders of the court, so Chen Gong's design table Liu Bei is the governor of Yuzhou and let Liu Naturally, Liu Bei could not refuse to lead the army to attack Yuan Shu, and let Tao Qian's son inherit Tao Qian's position, which is also a matter of justification. Naturally, Liu Bei can't refuse, but for those Tao Qian's old subordinates, it is another taste. Assist Liu Bei with all his strength. How to face Tao Qian's son must be Tao Qian's The son is the righteous heir of Tao Qian's career, but these people are towards Tao Qian's son. These people also understand that Tao Qian's son is difficult to be generous, but in any case, even if these people decide to be like Liu Bei after thinking about it, they will not allow Liu Bei to ignore Tao Qian's son, and this is undoubtedly A separatist seed was planted in Liu Bei's power.

"Well, what does the imperial court mean? Obviously, Tao Qian has ceded Xuzhou to his brother, and his brother is the master of Xuzhou. Why did the imperial court let Tao Qian's useless son be the governor of Xuzhou?" After receiving the imperial edict from the court, Zhang Fei first jumped up and roared loudly. However, just as Zhang Fei roared, Jian Yong, Chen Deng and others couldn't help moving their eyebrows. Obviously, they didn't agree with Zhang Fei's words, but everyone knew Zhang Fei's temper, but they didn't stand up and say anything.

"The third brother should not talk nonsense. Lord Tao Qian is sick, and his career should naturally be inherited by his son, which is understandable. The reason why I promised Tao Qian to stay in Xuzhou is also to be able to assist the eldest son." Liu Bei's city government is much deeper than Zhang Fei. At this time, he knew that there was no benefit in the dispute, so the topic turned around and said again.

Hearing Liu Bei's words, Jian Yong frowned because of Zhang Fei's words. Chen Deng and others looked at Liu Bei's eyes for a moment, which was obviously moved by Liu Bei's words.

"Eh, I think this must be Lv Bu's plan." Guan Yu, who was beside him, had a long beard repeatedly at this time and said faintly.

"Yes, Lv Bu wanted Ming Gong to send troops to attack Yuan Shu, so Lv Bu clearly knew that Yuzhou was Yuan Shu's territory, but he let Ming Gong send troops to attack Yuzhou. Obviously, he wanted Ming Gong and Yuan Shu to have a feud. Yuan Shu is the hero of the world, and there are many soldiers. Lv Bu's doing so is undoubtedly to push Ming Gong into the fire pit." At this time, Mi Zhu also said.

"Well, even so, it is difficult for me to decide whether I should send troops. Let's retreat first and discuss it later." At this time, Liu Bei sighed and waved his hand to make everyone retreat. Now that Liu Bei controls Xuzhou, his ambition is about to unfold, but he didn't expect that such a thing came to fight with Yuan Shu. Liu Bei is not afraid. Although Yuan Shu has a wide range of soldiers, Liu Bei's Yu and Zhang Fei's help, coupled with the great increase in strength now, even if he can't defeat Yuan Shu, he still has a surplus. The question is that Xuzhou has just arrived, and Liu Bei has not had time to plan well. In the final analysis, it is still too short. If there is a year, Liu Bei is confident that Xuzhou will be built into a copper wall and iron wall, but he obviously does not have this time, so Liu Bei is also a little hesitant about whether to send troops to deal with Yuan Shu.

"I think you don't look well. I'll prepare a little wine at home. I'm sorry to bother you to go and taste it." Watching everyone retreat, Mi Zhu came to Liu Bei, bowed slightly and said. At this time, Liu Bei had been appointed as the governor of Yuzhou by the court, so the name of Mi Zhu was also changed, calling Liu Bei as the envoy.

"Oh, I don't know if there is any happy event in Mr. Mizhu's house?" Seeing that Mi Zhu took the initiative to invite himself to the banquet, Liu Bei hesitated and said.

"Ha ha, I'm going to hold a banquet at home to relieve your worries. Please give me a good look." Mi Zhu smiled and said mysteriously.

"So, be sure to come and talk about it." Although he didn't understand Mi Zhu's intention, looking at Mi Zhu's appearance of thinking about himself, Liu Bei nodded and agreed.

When Liu Bei came to Mi Zhu's house with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, Mi Zhu's house was already brightly lit and colorful, which seemed to be very festive. This Mi family is a member of the Xuzhou Wang family with a lot of family resources. In addition, Mi Zhu is good at drilling, so there are also a few large families in Xuzhou. More importantly, Mi Zhu is not only good at drilling business, but also more sociable, with a wide range of contacts and an official body. Over the years, he has made a wide range of financial resources. At this time, Liu Bei came and naturally couldn't shiver.

"Ha ha, I just heard that the Mizhu family has a lot of money, but I don't think it's already so rich." As soon as he entered Mi Zhu's mansion, Zhang Fei, the best family among Liu Guan and Zhang, first sighed. As for Liu Bei and Guan Yu, they only smiled when they heard Zhang Fei's sigh.

"The visit of Lord Jun really makes the cold house shine." As soon as Liu Guanzhang arrived, Mi Zhu had already greeted a group of people and glanced at it. Chen Deng and Jian Yong were all in it. Chen Deng was still holding an old man with white hair.

"Ha ha, it's great that you're all here." Seeing that everyone was there, Liu Bei couldn't help but be stunned, but immediately signaled to everyone, and then turned around and looked at the old man supported by Chen Deng and asked, "Are you Chen Deng's father, Mr. Chen Gui?"

"Ha ha, I'm Chen Gui. I'm grateful to you for your help." Seeing that Liu Bei could guess his origin, Chen Gui was overjoyed and quickly smiled and saluted Liu Bei.

Liu Bei has long heard that Chen Deng's father, Chen Gui, is a wise man. He has wanted to visit him for a long time, but he has been unable to get rid of it. Now that Mi Zhu has invited Chen Gui, Liu Bei can just ask for advice, so everyone entered the hall with laughter.

"Liu Bei has encountered some difficulties now. He is about to ask Gao Xian for advice. See you today, and ask Gao Xian for advice." As soon as the crowd sat down, Liu Bei quickly arched his hand and said to Chen Gui.

"Ha ha, I've heard about this incident." Seeing Liu Bei's question, Chen Gui smiled and pointed to Chen Deng next to him to show that he knew Liu Bei's difficulties. Then he continued to say, "Although the court let the eldest son be the governor of Xuzhou, it also knew that Xuande was wise, so he let Xuande take office as the governor of Yuzhou, although Lv Bu's original intention was to want Xuande and Yuan Shu. It's bad, but with the reward of the court, Xuandegong is already a famous official of Xinjiang. Can't Xuandegong want to give it back?