Xuzhou City, Chen Deng, Mi Zhu and others succeeded in "betraying" again.

The reason why I say it again is that Chen Deng has changed camps many times, but every time he can get the appreciation of the new camp and ensure his status in Xuzhou, this has to be said to be a miracle and a personal legend of Chen Deng.

Cao Cao really did not embarrass Chen Deng, but walked into Xuzhou City with Chen Deng.

In a certain aspect, Cao Cao did a good job, he knew very well that the reason why he was able to easily gain a foothold in Xuzhou was that in addition to some of the policies he let people implement, the reuse of some local scholars in Xuzhou was also the most important factor. You must know that even if Cao Cao implemented those policies to benefit the people, without the cooperation of those wealthy families, it would be difficult for Cao Cao to govern Xuzhou.

After all, most of the land in Xuzhou is actually in the hands of those wealthy families, Cao Cao wants to exempt the people from land rent and taxes, but those wealthy families of the noble families do not cooperate at all, and still collect it from the people, so Cao Cao has no way. Cao Cao is always impossible to have a massacre of the wealthy families in Xuzhou, a big rectification, if Cao Cao really does that, I'm afraid Xuzhou will be really in chaos, and he will definitely have no way to better control the situation.

Therefore, Cao Cao not only wanted to give the people of Xuzhou preferential policies that could calm people's hearts, but also to win over the wealthy families of Xuzhou as much as possible. In general, for the time being, Cao Cao did not expect Xuzhou to give him much benefit, what he cared about was that Xuzhou could become an important rear for him in the future.

Therefore, for the appointment of officials in Xuzhou City. Cao Cao still let Chen Deng preside over the work, and let Mi Zhu and others assist.

Of course, he still left some generals to lead the army of Xuzhou City. Exempt from responsibility for the actual city defense problems of Xuzhou City.

These are all trivial matters, and Cao Cao didn't care much about Xuzhou's government affairs at all. Now, what he cares about is Liu Bei's whereabouts.

Li Dian led the army to kill Liu Bei's military horses, but he did not capture Liu Bei, and Cao Cao was a little unwilling.

For Cao Cao, Liu Bei was really a big problem for him.

Cao Cao claimed to the outside world that the emperor's blood edict in Liu Bei's hands was fake. Even, before he sent troops, he was in front of the Manchu civil and military. sternly questioned the emperor and questioned the emperor, and was so frightened that the emperor admitted that there was no such thing in front of the Manchu civil and military forces. denied what he had written a blood edict to Liu Bei.

But Cao Cao's heart understood. The emperor's blood edict in Liu Bei's hand should be true, but Emperor Xian didn't dare to admit it. Of course, in fact, even if Emperor Xian admits it, Cao Cao can't actually take Emperor Xian like that. Cao Cao also knew this, so he didn't kill Liu Bei for a day, and didn't take the emperor's blood edict back and burn it for a day. Cao Cao's heart was not at ease.

Well, the emperor was forced by his power to dare not admit the authenticity of the emperor's blood edict. Cao Cao was worried. If one day, when the emperor's blood edict falls into the hands of a more powerful person, will the emperor change his mind? Therefore, Cao Cao didn't want to make him struggling to cope because of this matter.

He immediately ordered Li Dian to kill or capture Liu Bei at all costs, and in addition, let Yu Ban and Le Jin lead the army to pursue together, and send a report to the cities in the north of Xuzhou that had not yet fallen into Liu Bei's hands, so that those Cao troops would also assist in intercepting and pursuing Liu Bei.

Cao Cao also learned that Guan Yu had fled from Xuzhou to Xiapi, and immediately ordered the army to drive to Xiapi without entering Xuzhou, and be sure to capture Guan Yu.

Cao Cao is also familiar with Xiapicheng, so he doesn't need to do anything at all, and directly let his army surround Xiapicheng.

This, speaking of which, the development of events is really too fast, so fast that it is overwhelming.

You have to know Lu Dao, how long has Cao Cao sent troops from Xudu? From Xu Du to Xiaopei, Cao Cao arrived in less than two days. Then, in one day, he captured Xiaopei, and in another day, he recaptured Xuzhou, and at the same time, in this day's time, Cao Cao's army directly killed Xiaopei to Xiapi City.

In this way, even Guan Yu didn't expect it, he really didn't expect that as soon as he arrived in Xuzhou on the front foot, Cao Cao's army immediately followed and killed Xuzhou.

If Mi Fang hadn't been asked to rush to Xiapi to prepare for the defense of the city, I'm afraid that as soon as Cao Cao's army arrived, Xiapi City would have been captured by Cao Cao immediately.

Guan Yu participated in the siege of Xiapi and the attack on Lü Bu, so as soon as he saw that Cao Cao's army had killed Xiapi City and besieged Xiapi City, Guan Yu knew that Xiapi could not be defended.

At the beginning, Cao Cao broke the embankment and flooded Picheng, so Guan Yu had no way to crack it.

However, fortunately, it is summer, unlike the winter when Lu Bu was besieged, even if Cao Cao released water to flood the city, the people in the city did not have to worry about being drowned. As long as Surabaya can't flood the walls of Xiapi City, Xiapi City can still hold on for some time.

Guan Yu also knew that he was surrounded by Cao Cao in Xiapi this time, which was completely different from when Lu Bu was trapped in Xiapi. Because, at the beginning, Lu Bu did not have any reinforcements, but Guan Yu had reinforcements. Guan Yu believes that now that Liu Bei has lost Xuzhou, and Yuan Shao's dissatisfaction with Liu Bei has also dissipated, then now is the time for Yuan Shao and Cao Cao to decide the winner. If Yuan Shao didn't know how to take advantage of Cao Cao's army to attack Cao Cao in Xiapi in the east of Xuzhou, then Yuan Shao's fate would definitely be similar to Yuan Shu's fate, and it would be a dismal ending.

Yuan Shao has already sent out a letter to Cao Cao, and he has torn his face with Cao Cao, if he doesn't grasp the golden opportunity and give Cao Cao a heavy blow, then Yuan Shao will really be even more stupid than Yuan Shu at the beginning.

Therefore, Guan Yu was not too flustered, he believed that as long as he could hold Xiapi City for a period of time, Cao Cao would inevitably retreat.

The truth is just as Guan Yu expected.

After Cao Cao arrived at Xiapi, he was hesitating how to attack Xiapicheng.

For Guan Yu, it was really difficult for Cao Cao to make up his mind to put Guan Yu to death, he was angry because of Zhang Fei's deception, but now, seeing Guan Yu in the city in front of him, it was difficult for him to make a decision.

Again, that topic. In Cao Cao's heart, he still hoped that he could subdue Guan Yu for his own use. So, if he wants to forcibly take the city. The war is together, then there is nothing to say with Guan Yu, and when the time comes, each other will naturally be endless. A person like Guan Yu who values love and righteousness and is loyal and righteous can be killed but not humiliated, such as after the two sides fight to the death. At that time, even if Guan Yu is caught, it is unlikely that Guan Yu will be subdued like Zhang Liao.

Whether it's a siege or a flooded city. As long as it starts, Cao Cao is sure that he will never be able to get Guan Yu's service, in his heart. I really don't want Guan Yu to die.

Cao Cao's military advisers and other strategists. More or less guessed some of Cao Cao's thoughts, they saw that Cao Cao had let the army surround Xiapi, and the army was ready to attack the city, but Cao Cao had not yet made the decision to attack the city, so he found Cao Cao and said to Cao Cao: "Lord, I wait for the Lord of the Dao to see that Guan Yu is loyal and brave, and I love it in my heart." However, look at Guan Yu's situation. We are ready to defend this city, our army should take Pi as soon as possible, if our army delays here for too long, I am afraid that Yuan Shao will take the opportunity to attack our Yanzhou. ”

"Cao naturally understands the current situation, but Cao Mou does not hide it from you, I love Guan Yunchang's martial arts talents, and I admire his loyalty, if Yun Chang can be used by Cao, he will definitely make Cao like a tiger with wings, just a Yuan Shao, so that it is no longer in Cao's eyes." Cao Cao waved his hand, suppressed the words of the crowd, and said to everyone: "Cao is thinking, how can I get Guan Yu to serve me?" ”

"Lord, the minister heard that Guan Yu is protecting Liu Bei's wife and child in Xiapi, can you take advantage of this news?"

"Oh? Liu Bei's wife is also in Xiapi? Cao Cao didn't know the news, but he looked at the strategist and said, "Then how do you say you want to use it?" ”

"Lord, this is actually very simple, we will send someone to negotiate with Guan Yu and persuade Guan Yu to surrender." At this time, there was another human, "Since Guan Yu attaches great importance to love and righteousness, then, he will definitely protect Liu Bei's wife, now, our people have not arrested Liu Bei, we can reveal to Guan Yu that Liu Bei is not dead, in this way, Guan Yu can't let his sister-in-law have something to do, and use this as a threat, maybe Guan Yu can vote for us to protect his sister-in-law?" ”

"No way!"

At this time, Zhang Liao hurriedly said: "Yun Changshang is a loyal martyr, and he will definitely not be coerced by us." If this is the case, it will make Yun Chang even more determined to die. ”

"Well, Wen Yuan is right, Guan Yu is a true gentleman, you can't coerce each other with words, otherwise, I'm afraid it will backfire." Cao Cao also felt that Zhang Liao was right.

"Lord, I think, why don't you let Zhang go and talk to Yun Chang? Let Zhang go and persuade him to surrender? Zhang Liao was a little anxious now, he was worried that if Cao Cao really decided to attack Xiapi, then Guan Yu was afraid that he would really fight to the death.

"Hehe, Wen Yuan and Guan Yu have an old relationship, and you should be the most suitable to be a lobbyist, but how sure do you think you are? Cheng Mou looks at his person, with a strong will, and is not a person who can be moved by words. ”

Everyone watched, but it was Cheng Yu who spoke. He was also one of the military advisors.

He said at this time: "Lord, there is a plan, maybe you can make your wish come true." ”

"Oh? Zhongde, it turns out that you have a plan, so why don't you hurry up? It really made Cao die in a hurry. When Cao Cao saw that it was Cheng Yu, he said anxiously.

"Yun Chang has an enemy of ten thousand people, and it is not advisable to be resourceful." Cheng Yu said: "In my opinion, although our army has already killed Xiapi, and the army has also surrounded Xiapi, there are still a few places where the encirclement has not been completely formed, and the lord can immediately send Liu Bei's new troops to Xiapi, and only say that they fled back." Guan Yu must know those soldiers, and he will definitely let them enter the city, and then let them be in the city as our internal response. ”

"Uh, Chung Deok, that's not right, is it? Liu Bei's surrendered soldiers and let them go back to see Guan Yu, I am afraid that they will soon be submissive to Guan Yu. What's more, with Guan Yu's talent, how could he really believe in them? Perhaps, as soon as those surrendered soldiers entered the city, they were taken into custody by Guan Yu. Cao Cao felt that there were many problems with this.

"Don't worry, the lord, since Guan Yu is a person who values love and righteousness, when he sees the soldiers of the past, he will definitely let them enter Xiapi City, even if Guan Yu is suspicious of those people, he will not be too embarrassed, at most, he will only tighten the city defense and strengthen the garrison." Cheng Yu said.

But in this way, how can the people we send in be our internal response? Even if they sincerely take refuge in us, the reason is our internal response, under Guan Yu's strict precautions. They don't have a chance to meet our siege. Cao Cao didn't quite understand.

"Lord, Cheng didn't say that he was going to attack the city." Cheng Yu smiled slightly, turned his head to look at Zhang Liao and said, "Wenyuan." The success or failure of things depends on you. ”

"Look at me?" Zhang Liao was even more confused, not understanding Cheng Yu's words.

"Lord, Wen Yuan, with Guan Yu's bravery, you say that he is now going to kill through the encirclement of our army. Can we stop it? What's more, he could have left Xiapi and fled when our army was not besieging the city. Why didn't he leave? That is, he did not have the confidence to leave with Liu Bei's wife. At the beginning, it was difficult for Lu Bu to leave our army with one person. How can Guan Yu be an exception? Guan Yu cares about nothing more than Liu Bei's wife. Guan Yu and his sister-in-law are in Xiapi City, and it is useless for us to tell Guan Yu more. Therefore, we can only ask Wenyuan. Please Guan Yu leave Xiapi. As long as Guan Yu leaves Xiapi, then the matter will be done. ”

Zhang Liao rolled his eyes and said to Cheng Yu: "Mr. Cheng, aren't you embarrassing me?" Guan Yu is defending in the city, how can I ask Guan Yu to leave Xiapi City? ”

"Hehe, I can't take care of this." Cheng Yu shrugged, smiled at Zhang Liaohe, and said, "If the lord wants to get Guan Yu, he must first separate Guan Yu from his sister-in-law. In this way, it is good for the Lord to be moved with affection. Whether it is a threat to his sister-in-law, Guan Yu will definitely bow his head. ”

Cao Cao's eyes lit up, and he was deeply convinced of Cheng Yu's plan, and couldn't help but look at Zhang Liao with blazing eyes.

"Uh, my lord, what am I for?" Zhang Liao was a little numb by Cao Cao.

"Hehe, who told you to have an old relationship with Guan Yunchang?" Cao Cao also followed Cheng Yu's example, threw all the questions to Zhang Liao, and said, "I believe that Wenyuan will definitely have a way to get Guan Yu to leave Xiapi City." ”

"Lord......" Zhang Liao's face was bitter, he really didn't have anything to do.

"Okay, don't tease General Wenyuan." Cheng Yu said at this time: "Actually, there are still many ways, one, you can make an appointment with Guan Yu, as long as you challenge Guan Yu successfully, when Guan Yu leaves the city, we will all go together, even if you can't catch Guan Yu, don't let Guan Yu have a chance to return to the city again." ”

"What if Guan Yu is not fooled and refuses to fight?"

"This is also easy to do, then you can go and talk to Guan Yu. I don't care if you use deception or any method, you must let Guan Yu out of the city. Cheng Yu said.

"Liar? Let me lie to Guan Yu? Isn't this to trap Zhang in injustice? In the future, won't Yun Chang hate Zhang to death? Zhang Liao said a little reluctantly.

"Then you are willing to watch Guan Yu fight to the death with us, and the fish will die in the net? With Guan Yu's little strength, can he withstand the attack of our army? Cheng Yu's face turned dark, and he said to Zhang Liao: "Wenyuan, Cheng also knows that you are a person who values faith and righteousness. However, if you do this now, it is tantamount to saving Guan Yu's life. Although Guan Yu is brave, can he be braver than Lu Bu? Didn't Lu Bu be defeated by us in Xiapi? ”

"But, but Zhang really doesn't know how to ask Guan Yu to go out of the city." Zhang Liao's difficult way.

"It's not please, it's a lie!" Cheng Yu said: "That's it, Cheng looks at the weather, tonight should be a full moon night, Wen Yuan, you go to get together with Guan Yu, talk to Guan Yu about friendship, talk about loyalty, well, you should understand these, Guan Yu is a bright and upright person, you clearly said that after tonight, tomorrow will be friend or foe, so, before the decisive battle, please ask Guan Yu to go out of the city to drink and conspire to get drunk...... Specifically, you don't need us to teach you, do you? ”

"This, ...... like this" Zhang Liao opened his mouth wide and couldn't speak, he knew that if he deceived Guan Yu out of the city like this, I am afraid that he would not be able to speak clearly in the future.

"Wenyuan, I know that you are embarrassed, but we really can't afford to wait any longer, and the battle with Yuan Shao is imminent, we must solve the matter in Xuzhou as soon as possible. You and I don't want Guan Yu to die, so no matter what the reason, as long as Guan Yu can be obedient to Cao, this is a good thing. Cao Cao also said to Zhang Liao at this time: "At most, I promise you that no matter what, Cao will not hurt Guan Yu's life." ”

"It's—okay." Zhang Liao saw that Cao Cao also spoke, he knew that he couldn't do this thing, after all, he was now Cao Cao's subordinate, and it was impossible not to follow Cao Cao's orders, and Cao Cao could promise him that he would not hurt Guan Yu's life, which was already good.

followed down, naturally put a group of Liu Bei's troops first, and went to the gate of Xiapi City to call the door. As Cheng Yu expected, Guan Yu released those soldiers into the city.

Not long after, Cao Cao still asked the Xiahou brothers and Xu Huang and other generals to go to Xiapi City to fight, but Guan Yu just closed the city gate and did not come out. If Guan Yu can go out of the city to fight, it will be easy to do, and Cheng Yu's plan can be achieved without Zhang Liao.

However, Guan Yu did not go out of the city to fight, and Zhang Liao had to go alone and go to the city of Xiapi and shout to Guan Yu.

In fact, after Guan Yu arrived in Xiapi, he settled his sister-in-law, and soon Cao Cao led the army to kill.

He also thought about taking his sister-in-law Liang Lan to leave Xiapi and flee for her life immediately, but her sister-in-law Liang Lan was just a weak woman, and after running from Xuzhou to Xiapi, she was already tired and seemed to be unable to persist in running anymore.

Guan Yu thought that there were many inconveniences with her sister-in-law, because she couldn't ride a horse, so she had to be allowed to sit in a carriage. However, the carriage was certainly not as fast as Cao Cao's cavalry, and when the time came, it would not be able to escape far before it would be caught up by Cao's army.

Guan Yu also thought that if he shared a ride with his sister-in-law Liang Lan, he would have a great chance of escaping. The problem is, if a man and a woman are not intimate, let alone her own sister-in-law? (To be continued......)