Let's say that Cao Cao pacified Ma Chao, left a considerable force in the rear, and personally led an army of 60,000 to attack Xuzhou.

The army was divided into two routes, one with Cao Ren as the general, Cao Hong as the auxiliary, 20,000 people set out from Taishan County, from north to south to attack Dongguan, Langya. The other route was led by Cao Cao, starting from Xudu, passing through Chen and Pei, and attacking Pengcheng.

Xiahou Yuan's 5,000 cavalry has come to Qiao County.

Hearing the arrival of Cao Cao's army, Tao Qian of Xuzhou was a little flustered and hurriedly summoned his subordinates to come to discuss the matter.

Tao Qian's word Gongzu. A native of Danyang County.

Originally for Zhusheng, he served in the state and county, was promoted to Maocai, successively served as Shu, Lu Erxian Order, Youzhou Thorn History, and Yilang, with a straightforward personality and great ambitions. Later, he followed the left chariot general Huangfu Song to fight against Beigong Boyu, served as the captain of Yangwu, and then followed Zhang Wen to conquer Han Sui and Bian Zhang.

In the fifth year of Zhongping, since the Xuzhou Yellow Turban, Tao Qian was appointed by the imperial court as the assassin of Xuzhou, broke the Xuzhou Yellow Turban, and implemented Tuntian to resume production. Later, he listened to the advice of Wang Lang and Zhao Yu to send envoys to Beijing to pay tribute, and was rewarded by General Andong and Xuzhou Mu, and was named the Marquis of Liyang.

Under Tao Qian's rule, Xuzhou was not invaded by war, and became one of the few wealthy state capitals because of its rich land and happy people.

It's a pity that the good days don't last long, because Cao Cao's army is coming.

"Zhang Min's dog thief harmed me!"

Tao Qian said bitterly: "I kindly went to let him befriend Cao Cao, who knew that this wolf was hearty, greedy for the Cao family's wealth, and killed him halfway." Now that he has run away, Cao Cao has put the account on Xuzhou's head and threatened to wash Xuzhou in blood, how do you think you should deal with it? ”

He also sent someone to negotiate peace with Cao Cao, but Cao Cao refused. Cao Cao also said that as long as Tao Qian is the pastor of Xuzhou for one day, he will not give up for a day.

This clearly shows that he wants to annex Xuzhou, and Tao Qian naturally can't agree.

At this moment, a young man with a long body stood up.

"Ming Gong, this is a misunderstanding. Chen Deng was willing to go to Cao Gongying in person to distinguish Xuzhou. As long as Zhang Min is caught and some money is compensated, Cao Gong will probably stop. ”

This person's name is Chen Deng, his father is Chen Si, and he is a big family in Xuzhou.

In fact, he went to Cao Cao's camp to say that the peace was false, and it was true to take the opportunity to befriend Cao Cao, even if Xuzhou couldn't keep it at that time, he could also rely on this friendship to keep his family safe.

Yuanlong's words are polite!

Several scribes nodded.

They are all local clans, so naturally they don't want the two sides to fight each other, and they will destroy the people of Xuzhou.

It is naturally best to be able to negotiate peace, even if you can't negotiate peace, you must befriend Cao Cao, so as not to harm the pond fish.

Iron battalions and flowing soldiers.

The family has the intention of the family.

No matter who you are an official, you can't do without them, and without them, no official can play.

So what we need to do now is to maintain the old master, and then make friends with the new owner, so that the family can be safe.

Of course, not everyone thinks so.

Absurd!

A strong man stepped forward.

"Ming Gong, Zhang Min has fled, and Cao's army is about to come to the city, even if we catch Zhang Min, it will be difficult to avoid this military disaster. Besides, Cao Cao has coveted Xuzhou for a long time, how could he give up this opportunity. According to his subordinates, the soldiers will block, the water will cover the earth, I also have tens of thousands of elite soldiers in Xuzhou, the army and the people are united, and Cao Cao may not be able to conquer the city. ”

This person's surname is Cao Mingbao, and he is also a strong man in Xuzhou, and now he is a general under Tao Qian.

Cao Bao is Tao Qian's henchman, thanks to Tao Qian's protection over the years, he has offended many families, if Tao Qian falls, he will not survive Cao Cao coming in and will be eaten alive by these families.

That's what General Cao said!

Some generals responded and agreed with Cao Bao's words.

General Cao!

Chen Deng said: "Cao Cao coerced the princes of the Son of Heaven and took the lead, how could I be an opponent in Xuzhou?" It's better to turn hostility into friendship. Besides, the war was ruthless, and the people of Xuzhou were injured. ”

In Xuzhou, the Chen family and the Cao family have always been not very good at dealing with each other.

Therefore, Cao Bao advocated fighting, and Chen Deng naturally wanted to oppose it.

Hehe!

Cao Bao smiled coldly and said, "Chen Yuanlong, do you think General Ben doesn't know what your idea is?" Even if you surrender to sincerity, you will not escape death, and people have already played the banner of bloodbathing Xuzhou. Stretching out the head is a knife, and shrinking the head is also a knife. Sticking out your head may not die, but shrinking your head will definitely not live. ”

He suddenly grasped the hilt of the sword in his hand, stepped forward, and said, "Even if Cao Cao doesn't kill you, my sword won't spare you." ”

Not to be outdone, Chen Deng held the hilt of his sword.

"You try it?"

For a time, the two sides were tense.

Bang!

Tao Qian suddenly slapped the table and said angrily: "Fighting, fighting, I know how to fight in the nest all day long." You're all dead to me? It's still tense, and when I'm dead, it's not too late for you to fight. ”

He has always been a kind old man, and it is very terrifying to get angry.

Ming Gong is angry!

Seeing that Tao Qian was really angry, Chen Deng and Cao Bao immediately put away their weapons.

Tao Qian sulked for a while.

Naturally, he also knew the selfish intentions of these big families.

Although Cao Cao said it was scary, if he really defeated Xuzhou, he wouldn't do anything to these people.

People have changed masters, and they still enjoy the glory and wealth.

But I am afraid that my bones will be gone.

Thinking of this, Tao Qian was a little annoyed.

"Cao Cao deliberately annexed my Xuzhou, and I, Tao Qian, can't sit still for the safety of the people of Xuzhou. Talk about peace talks, kill! ”

Tao Qian gritted his teeth and said.

For a moment, everyone fell silent.

"The lord is wise!"

Cao Bao was overjoyed.

General Cao!

Tao Qian pondered slightly: "In your opinion, how should we deal with it?" ”

Now that he is planning to fight, he has to start arranging.

Cao Bao thought for a moment and said, "Duke Ming, Cao Cao's army is heading south." Our army is too weak to compete with it on the battlefield. It's better to hold on to the city and wait for the opportunity. It can make Zang Ba Sun Guan a guerrilla in the generation of Mount Tai, they are locals, familiar with the local environment, and can block Cao Ren from going south. ordered his son-in-law Lu Butun to fight against Xiahou Yuan. Cao personally led a large army to garrison Pengcheng, and Cao Cao lived and died. ”

Xuzhou's troops were divided into three parts, one of which was the Taishan thief in the hands of Zang Ba.

Zang Ba was originally an official of Taishan County, but later suffered an unjust case, so he went up the mountain and fell into the grass.

This person is brave and strategic, and after being subdued by Tao Qian, he has been stationed around Mount Tai to guard against Cao Ren.

Part of it was the rest of Xiliang brought by Lu Bu.

After Lu Bu was defeated in Yanzhou, he took refuge in Tao Qian, and now he is stationed in Xiaopei as a winger for Xuzhou. After he entered Xuzhou, in order to stabilize his position, he married Cao Bao's daughter as a concubine, and he can be regarded as Cao Bao's son-in-law.

The last and most critical part is the 30,000 Danyang soldiers under Tao Qian, all of whom are under Cao Bao's command and garrison Pengcheng.

(End of chapter)