Chapter 68 Brother, don’t panic, watch me, Lao Zhang, shoot Cao Cao in the head
When Cao Jun entered the towns of Xuzhou, he did not do any harm to the people. This was the first of its kind in the world.
For ordinary people who have experienced wars in these years, they have never seen such an army.
Whether it was among the Yellow Turbans in the previous uprising, or the feudal armies in the subsequent war.
These armies were not burning, killing, looting, or forcibly collecting taxes.
It is unheard of for someone like Cao Jun to do this.
Trust between each other starts from the smallest details.
With the Yanzhou policy in front, most people gradually heard about Yanzhou.
And with the implementation of the farm division policy, this trust began to grow.
Nowadays, the perception of Cao Jun in the towns and cities of Xuzhou under Cao Jun has completely changed.
I definitely still need to fight, but there is no need to fight so urgently now.
Putting down the slip in his hand, Xi Yu glanced at Cao Cao and Cao Cao in front of him.
The morale of Xuzhou is weak. If Cao Jun can defeat Liu Bei this time, the morale of the entire Xuzhou will definitely be hit hard again.
The two of them have the same feelings and feelings about the present.
Guan Yu narrowed his eyes slightly, and subconsciously he couldn't help but start to think about it.
Xi Yu looked at Cao Cao and spoke calmly.
Later generations' evaluations of Cao Cao and Liu Bei were mixed, but Xi Yu didn't have much opinion on this.
But, it’s still not enough!
Cao Bao glanced at Tao Qian with some doubts. He didn't have much contact with Liu Bei.
Probably, in history, Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou three times in a row for this reason!
However, now that Xuzhou has been captured, it seems that all he needs to do is force himself to annex the entire Xuzhou.
Capture Xuzhou in one fell swoop?
At least, if Tao Qian really dies one day, Cao Bao will have something to rely on in the future.
Over time, these Xuzhou towns became towns under Yanzhou's command, and there was no problem at all.
Since entering Tancheng, he has ordered his soldiers to start building the city wall. The originally narrow Tancheng wall has now become somewhat taller and expanded.
By that time, Yuan Shao might have put aside his fight for Youzhou with Gongsun Zan, but would instead make his younger brother suffer.
"The emperor is still undecided today, and the Han court is still there. My brother is attacking Xuzhou now, and all the princes in the world are watching."
Cao Cao casually spread out the map of Xuzhou placed on the desk, raised his eyes and asked Xi Yu.
Tao Qian, who also received the news, glanced hard at Cao Bao after hearing the letter from Liu Bei's envoy.
The war between Yanzhou and Xuzhou, in later generations, might not even lead to a major province.
"Your Majesty, can you really trust Liu Xuande?"
Thinking of Liu Bei, Cao Cao's teeth couldn't help but itch!
I issued the edict this time, clearly stating that I was avenging my father and holding up the banner of righteousness.
Looking at Cao Cao who was frowning, Xi Yu looked at Cao Cao with a slight smile on his lips.
When the time comes, I’ll have a good time celebrating the Chinese New Year in Yanzhou!
Although the people's hearts and minds can be used, the people of this era still follow their words.
He heard that Liu Bei and Cao Cao still had some friendship.
Tao Qian was weak, and Cao Bao beside him couldn't help but shake hands.
"General Cao, please lead the troops to help Liu Xuande. Don't let Cao Cao invade our Xuzhou territory!"
This seems to be the only plan for now.
If the princes really join forces to attack, the entire Yanzhou will not be able to stop it.
"Go and help him!"
"It's not that we can't annex Xuzhou, but we can't be too impatient about this!"
"Brother, please advance slowly this time. I expect that Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan in the north will face each other again soon."
If you want to conquer the entire Xuzhou in one go, such a thing cannot be solved in a month or two.
Generally speaking, in such towns, the public sentiment is already somewhat inclined towards Cao Jun.
Now that Tao Qian is old, he has followed Tao Qian for a long time, and the other party now thinks about him.
How could he be willing to let him give up like this?
"Could it be that our army can't capture Xuzhou?"
And if it can really achieve this, it will be the most dazzling thing for it.
Such a town cannot be defended for long. If it is really surrounded by Cao Cao's army, it will become a dead end.
After thinking clearly, Xi Yu raised his head and glanced at Cao Cao, who was looking at him expectantly.
What's more, Yuan Shu is still watching in the south.
When the two armies are fighting, it is said that you can rush over by rushing over. Do you really think that the generals and soldiers in front of Cao Cao are all blind?
Zhang Fei curled his lips and said nothing, but the eyes of Guan Yu and Zhao Yun beside him lit up at the same time.
However, this era cannot compare with later generations, and there are no ship artillery.
Xi Yu took a deep breath and looked slowly at the flames in the furnace in front of him.
As soon as he said this, Liu Bei glared at him.
It was not beyond Xi Yu's expectation that the towns and cities in Xuzhou under Cao Jun were so stable.
"Our army's attack on Xuzhou cannot be useless. Now the towns in Xuzhou under our command have shown miraculous results!"
Yuan Shao from the north could not fail to see this no matter how stupid he was.
In addition to the stability of these towns, the people sang praises.
As the movement of Cao's army became clear, Liu Bei, who was in Tancheng for the first time, also received the news.
Cao Cao sighed and thought carefully, but there was nothing wrong with what Xi Yu said.
"My lord, take good care of your health, I will leave now!"
But now, it would not be a good thing for Cao Cao to go up against Yuan Shao, who has a profound background.
Its meaning cannot be more obvious.
"Brother, what are you afraid of? Cao Cao is also a man with a head on his shoulders, so there is nothing to be afraid of!"
There is still a big gap between today's territory and the territory of later generations.
Xi Zhicai beside him was also a little helpless. He had already analyzed the situation in Xuzhou in his mind before.
Most of them were trivial matters, and Cao Cao had a lot of such matters on his desk.
In the past, it would have taken years or even decades to win over people's hearts, but now the effect can be achieved in just over a month.
Not to mention, if Tao Qian really asked the Han court for help, a world-wide edict would make Cao Cao at a loss.
In desperation, Liu Bei could only choose to station his troops and horses in front of the city wall of Tancheng, waiting for the arrival of Cao Jun's army.
The other party was able to help Kong Beihai before, so he was quite trustworthy.
As for Liu Bei, Guan Yu and others.
The latter raised his head: "Of course it is to annex Xuzhou!"
Xi Yu nodded. Now Cao Ren and Xia Houyuan have won against Shang Zangba and Sun Guan.
After all, this town is too small.
How could this not make Cao Cao angry inside?
For the current plan, if we can annex the entire Xuzhou in one go, it would be the best thing for Cao Cao's camp.
"But this time my brother has great righteousness, naturally no prince in the world will take action."
It is too difficult to capture the entire Xuzhou before the end of the year.
Of course, the people who have lived in Xuzhou for generations still have some feelings for Xuzhou itself. It is normal for some people to have a wait-and-see attitude.
Cao Cao had no intention of retreating.
Almost subconsciously, Xi Yu raised his head and glanced at Cao Cao, who was smiling with narrowed eyes.
Now that the Han court is still there, some people will not sit back and watch Cao Cao annex the entire Xuzhou in one fell swoop.
He was somewhat confused about what Xuzhou would look like in the future.
"At that time, Xuzhou will no longer be able to resist my brother."
Xi Yu shook his head: "Brother, don't worry!"
After Cao Jun made the decision, the next day the army began to march in the direction of Tancheng.
…
It seems to be where Liu Bei's troops are stationed.
Xi Yu's expression was a little playful. He never thought that Cao Cao would consider Liu Bei so important in his heart.
Cao Cao was so proud that the beard on the corner of his mouth trembled slightly. At this moment, he seemed to have seen the scene where the entire Xuzhou had gathered under his command!
"What's more, although the Han court showed weakness, if Tao Qian had no choice but to seek help from the Han court, how should my brother respond when the emperor's edict comes?"
However, less than two months is too short after all.
"I thought my brother was talking about annexing Xuzhou before the new year!"
“People’s support is available!”
How could Tancheng, a small land in the East China Sea, withstand the invasion of Cao Cao's army?
He even sent a letter to Liu Bei to explain the matter before. He thought that the other party would not show up, but he never thought that Liu Bei would come anyway!
When he learned that Cao Cao's army was invading, Liu Bei couldn't help but feel a little numb.
"Disaster!"
"He can help me in Xuzhou at this time. If I shrink back at this moment, how will the world view Xuzhou?"
As soon as he received the news, Liu Bei had his people rush to send the news back to Xuzhou City.
"Okay, Tancheng is not bad!"
"General Cao, don't be suspicious. Xuande understands justice well and is a benevolent person. He will never do what you think!"
He originally thought that Liu Bei and he were still friends, and they had many contacts with each other when the princes met for alliance.
"In the worst case, when I fall, I, Lao Zhang, will sprint straight into the enemy's formation and help my elder brother bring back Cao Cao's head!"
At this time, he has become more and more aware that he may not be able to hold on for long, and even if he recovers from his illness, he will never be able to regain his youthful strength.
He could only place his hopes on Liu Bei for the time being.
If we can establish a good relationship with Liu Bei at this moment, it will be a good thing for Cao Bao in the future.
Xi Yu originally thought that he could annex the entire Xuzhou in one fell swoop.
Annexing Xuzhou bit by bit will not only force Xuzhou as a whole to death, but also allow the other party to pretend to breathe.
Cao Cao was still a little unwilling. If he couldn't annex Xuzhou in one fell swoop, what was the point of his laborious battle?
"What does brother mean by impossibility?"
There are more or less aristocratic families behind this, so this is not a problem.
"But, if my brother really wants to annex the entire Xuzhou in one go, I'm afraid it will arouse fear from all around!"
Xi Yu spoke slowly, and Xi Zhi beside him nodded.
At the same time, within Tancheng.
Although Cao's army captured more than ten towns in Xuzhou in succession, these towns still saw blood to some extent.
"Fengyi, can our army capture the entire Xuzhou in one fell swoop before the end of the year?"
"Is it really impossible?"
The soldiers he currently has, including Tian Kai's soldiers, are only over ten thousand soldiers in total. How long can such soldiers hold off Cao Cao?
In the future, the entire Han Dynasty will be pacified, and the princes will be granted the title of Prime Minister!
For a moment, Cao Cao's thoughts couldn't help but wander a little far away.
Xi Yu poured cold water on Cao Cao without hesitation, dispelling Cao Cao's series of sweet dreams.
The four words that Xi Yu blurted out made Cao Cao and Xi Zhicai in front of them look at each other and smile.
At that time, he and the three Liu Bei brothers were talking happily.
All of this is thanks to Xi Yu!
Whether this kind of thing is difficult or not, it’s not difficult to say it’s difficult. It’s actually quite difficult to say it’s not difficult.
At present, Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou is just to avenge his father and stand upright. Yuan Shao will naturally not say anything. Even his advisers will only turn a blind eye.
"Yide, stop talking nonsense!"
At that time, can you ride a horse and rush over to chop off Cao Cao's head?
But, it’s different now!
But now it seems that it will not be easy to annex the entire Xuzhou in one fell swoop before the end of the year.
Is this difficult?
For a military general, taking the enemy general's head in the midst of thousands of troops is the greatest compliment.
"It is somewhat difficult to annex Xuzhou before the end of the year."
Under such circumstances, people's hearts gradually stabilized.
Guan Yu thought it shouldn't be difficult!
Tancheng Government Office.
"Huh, Cao is avenging his father this time. None of the other princes have sent troops, but Liu Xuande is the only one who rushes to be a good person?"
However, Cao Cao did not reply to his letter.
It makes no sense that just because you, Cao Cao, are here, the whole of Xuzhou will raise their hands to give Xuzhou to you.
Zhao Yun also clenched the spear in his hand and rode his horse across the enemy formation. It would be good to take the enemy general's head as if he were searching a bag for something.
"Then Cao Cao is in the middle tent. Even if you are brave, you will not be able to rush to his main tent!"
The decision to surrender the entire city also depends on the situation.
"At that time, the two are incompatible with each other, and Yuan Shu in the south will not be a concern!"
Tao Qian forced himself up and looked at Cao Bao quietly.
Cao Cao had a look of relief on his face, seeing Xi Yu on the side again. At this moment, he was making great progress and annexed the entire Xuzhou in one fell swoop before the end of the year.
"He really thinks Cao has no temper!"
Zhang Fei said carelessly, now that the fight was finally about to start, he felt a little uneasy.
The latter moved his body to the edge of the desk, and when he saw it, he saw the circle that Cao Cao had marked on the map.
However, if they really occupy the land of the two states, how can Yuan Shao's people sit still.
Those aristocratic families in Xuzhou would not agree at all, and if Cao Cao pressed harder, the whole of Xuzhou might become a tightrope.
He somewhat hoped to persuade Cao Cao to retreat in front of the two armies.
After casually picking up a piece of black coal and throwing it into the stove, Xi Yu spoke again.
Xi Yu glanced at the other party indifferently, and Xi Zhicai beside him also squinted his eyes slightly.
If you want to grow big at once, it won't be a problem if you can solve it quickly.
After hearing what Tao Qian said, Cao Bao didn't say much. This time Tao Qian asked him to help Liu Bei, and he understood the meaning to some extent.
Nowadays, those who control the world are those long-established aristocratic families.
This letter he sent to Cao Cao has been for a while, and I think Cao Cao has already read it by now!
After Cao Cao came back to his senses, the light in his eyes was obviously a little weaker.
When fighting with cold weapons, the fight is more about human lives!
Some things are not as simple as imagined. There are only a few words in history books. Only when you put them in reality with your own eyes can you know how tragic it is.
To answer or not to answer?
"this?"
The spies came to report that Cao's army would arrive at the city in a short time.
But now, Liu Bei doesn't give himself any face. How can this not be annoying?
Cao Cao was a little confused, and the words he subconsciously blurted out became a little anxious.
However, Liu Bei's escape this time made Cao Bao not feel very good about him.
What's more, the entire Xuzhou will not just sit back and watch Cao Jun annex the entire Xuzhou.
Liu Bei felt a little panicked about this situation.
If we can advance slowly, like boiling a frog in warm water, it won't be a problem to capture Xuzhou.
Nowadays, the hearts of the people in Xuzhou towns under their command are really towards them.
"It's very difficult to capture Xuzhou in the first month of the year!"
"Now, our army should start there first!"
This is a really good idea.
Of course, this was because of Cao Cao's actions of massacring the city, which made Xuzhou deeply grieved by Cao Jun.
The people of the entire world are attached to these wealthy families, and some ideas cannot be changed in a moment.
It is not a big city like Xuzhou City.
If we can occupy Yanzhou and Xuzhou at this point in time, the power of Cao Cao's camp will be greatly improved.
Tancheng!
What's more, one is Emperor Zhaolie of Han and the other is Emperor Wu of Wei.
Those who can be recorded and passed down in history books are never mediocre people.
Cao Bao bowed his hand towards Tao Qian, and then without any further delay, except for the order from the State Mufu, he began to lead the army towards Tancheng.
Sure enough, my brother's views were not much different from mine.
After all, Xi Yu is quite interested. Since coming to this era, Xi Yu still wants to get to know famous people such as Liu Bei and Guan Yu personally.
There are not many issues recorded in the tablets.
However, such thoughts flashed through Liu Bei's mind after all.
Now that Tao Qian asked him to bring the remaining troops from Xuzhou to help Liu Bei, he felt somewhat reluctant.
Xi Yu's words made Cao Cao feel numb. Thinking about it carefully, this is indeed the case.
If the time comes, what if Liu Bei opens the city and surrenders, directly welcomes Cao Cao in, and surrenders the city? What should he do?
"Brother, do you want to deal with Liu Bei first?"
Zhang Fei's words made the other two people beside him somewhat eager to try.
This situation was naturally observed by Liu Bei. He was a little surprised that the second brother, who was usually very stable, was actually aroused by the third brother's words.
And Zhao Yun, who is as gentle as jade, is also interested?
As for Tian Kai, who was standing on the other side, his whole body was already numb.
Ever since he met Liu Bei and others, he felt that these three brothers were not normal human beings.
Tens of thousands of troops follow the crowd and take the heads of enemy generals. Are you kidding me? -
Chapter completed!