Yuan Shao overestimated the efficiency of his men. How could he evacuate Youzhou in such a short period of time? In addition, although Yuan Shao occupied Youzhou, the people of Youzhou did not buy it, and even some low-level local officials did not buy it. Yang serves and Yin violates.

Therefore, Huang Zhong's army quickly intercepted the Zizhong troops from various parts of Youzhou heading to Jizhou.

Although Huang Zhong and others were faster, the city of Youzhou adjacent to Jizhou was evacuated. Huang Zhong sighed that he was not cautious, otherwise he would not have allowed Yuan Shao to move so many supplies. Huang Zhongrang was furious. Lu Bu and others blocked all roads leading to Jizhou and led the main army towards Jicheng. It didn't take long for Jicheng to be surrounded.

When Yuan Shao learned that the plan to evacuate Youzhou had failed, he was a little angry. The people under his command were not efficient in doing things, which made him a little helpless.

What makes Yuan Shao depressed is that his second son Yuan Xi is still staying in Jicheng, the seat of Youzhou, and can no longer return to Jizhou.

Yuan Xi was originally prepared to show off his abilities and let Yuan Shao know his abilities in order to stand out in the competition for heirs. However, he did not expect that Huang Zhong, Lu Bu and others would react so quickly and send the relevant supplies from Youzhou to Jizhou. Most of them were intercepted, and Huang Zhong didn't care about logistics problems and directly surrounded Jicheng. Yuan Xi regretted it so much now. If he fell into Liu Yu's hands again, it would definitely be worse than the last time. Thinking of this , Yuan Xi tried his best to strengthen the defense. Since he was betrayed by local Youzhou officials last time, Yuan Xi decisively sent all local Youzhou officials in Jicheng to prison. If they resisted, they would be killed without mercy.

The local Youzhou officials in Jicheng were very helpless. The previous betrayal of Yuan Xi had nothing to do with them. It was all the matter of their predecessors. Moreover, the officials who betrayed Yuan Xi had run away to death long ago, but now they are being asked to do so. It's so unfair to take the blame.

This is unfair, but they don't dare to have any objections. Yuan Xi's knife won't listen to their nonsense.

Yuan Shao has no choice but to rescue Yuan Xi. Lu Bu has sealed the border and it is not easy to break through. Moreover, Zhang Yan, who was beaten by Yuan Shao, has always held a grudge. Now that his side has begun to counterattack, Zhang Yan will not let it go. With such a good opportunity, a large number of thieves gathered to make trouble in Jizhou. Yuan Shao could only choose to stabilize Jizhou. If Yuan Xi was caught by Liu Yu again, it would be his life.

Cai Mao led tens of thousands of troops to continuously attack Wancheng, while Zhang Xiu held on tightly. In order to prevent any mistakes, Liu Yu asked Zang Ba to lead 10,000 troops to reinforce Wancheng. With such a new reinforcement, Wancheng The city's defense became stronger. Zhang Xiu also took the opportunity to attack Cai Hao, so that Cai Hao did not dare to be careless and even had the intention of retreating. However, due to the opposition of the Jingzhou family behind him, he had to bite the bullet and continue in Wancheng. Stay.

Cai Mao also wrote a letter to Cao Cao like Yuan Shao, hoping that Cao Cao could send some troops to support.

Of course, Cao Cao had many excuses and no actual actions at all.

The situation became very favorable to Liu Yu.

Cao Cao felt that the heat was almost over, and he had taken some action. So Cao Cao sent a letter of accusation to Liu Bei in Xuzhou, asking Liu Bei why he did not respond to the court's call to send troops to attack Liu Yu. Now the situation of the attack on Liu Yu was very serious, and Liu Bei wanted to bear important responsibility for this.

After Liu Bei received the letter, he felt as if he had been hit by an arrow while lying down.

What is this? The emperor is right to call on the world to fight against Liu Yu, but Liu Yu is the traitor you Cao Cao has designated as a traitor, and you are going to fight against him. What do you have to do with Liu Xuande and me? Now it is disadvantageous to fight against Liu Yu.

You actually put the responsibility on me so shamelessly. You, Cao Mengde, should change your name to Cao Wushame. Liu Bei kept scolding Cao Cao in his heart.

Moreover, even if Liu Bei wanted to send troops to attack Liu Yu, they would have to pass through Cao Cao's territory. Now is no better than the time to attack Dong before, and Cao Cao would not agree to allow Liu Bei's troops to cross the border.

Liu Bei immediately wrote a letter to reply to Cao Cao, stating his legitimate reasons righteously. Liu Bei would not admit Cao Cao's unfounded accusations.

After receiving Liu Bei's reply, Cao Cao was overjoyed and hurriedly returned to Xuchang to report to the emperor Liu Xie, accusing Liu Bei of disobeying the emperor's orders and even publicly criticizing the imperial decree, which should be severely punished.

Liu Xie also looked at Cao Cao with contempt. Damn it, didn't Cao Cao attack Liu Yu? Why are you holding Liu Bei accountable now?

Finally, Cao Cao asked Liu Xie to order him to attack Liu Bei, a disloyal prince.

Liu Xie and his ministers finally understood Cao Cao's ultimate goal, which was to annex Xuzhou. The previous alliance with Yuan Shao and Liu Biao to attack Liu Yu was to create chaos for Liu Yu, so that when Cao Cao sent troops to Xuzhou, Liu Yu did not have the time and troops to

Create trouble for Cao Cao.

Liu Xie lamented that Cao Cao's plan was really flawless. Only Cao Cao could spend so much energy to lay out this situation.

The ministers also observed a few seconds of silence for Liu Bei and Liu Xuande, the governor of Xuzhou. I don't know whether it was Liu Bei's blessing or sorrow that Cao Cao spent so much time.

Anyway, Liu Xie and the ministers all knew one thing, Liu Bei was going to be in trouble.

Liu Xie directly agreed to Cao Cao's petition without any objection.

After receiving Liu Xie's order, Cao Cao announced to the world the emperor's punishment for Liu Bei, and ordered Liu Bei to immediately go to Xuchang to plead guilty to the emperor. Otherwise, Cao Cao, as the Han Sikong, would definitely lead the Han heavenly troops to attack the disloyal Liu Bei.

As soon as this edict came out, the whole world was in an uproar.

Liu Biao shook his head and sighed, lamenting the misfortune of the Han Dynasty, and then began to get into his career as a great writer.

When Sun Ce heard the news, he fell into deep thought. Zhou Yu explained Cao Cao's intentions to Sun Ce. Sun Ce suddenly realized that he still had a lot to learn.

Yuan Shao smiled coldly. This Cao Cao finally showed his fox tail. He should be more careful in the future. He could never trust him again.

Liu Yu scolded Cao Cao for being shameless and actually scheming against him. No wonder he stayed outside Hulao Pass and did not attack.

Liu Yu directly gave an order to Ma Chao and Chen Gong, ordering them to attack from Hulao Pass and not give Cao Cao a chance to annex Xuzhou.

Cao Cao's long time at Hulao Pass was not wasted. He had already made preparations for Liu Yu to send troops from Hulao Pass. It would not be easy for Ma Chao and Chen Gong to break through.

At the same time, Cao Cao arranged for the elite troops and horses around Xuzhou to be mobilized at the same time, and rushed into Xuzhou at once. Xuzhou officers and soldiers were caught off guard.
Chapter completed!