Just as Cao Cao finished speaking, he added: "However, Peach Blossom Island is too worldly and does not suit my personality. On the contrary, White Camel Villa is quite comfortable. In the West, Han Sui, Ma Teng, Zhang Lu and others are all mediocre people, which is not enough." After entering the Five Jue position, there is still a vacancy in the south."
"Although Sun Bofu of the South is brave, his status is not worthy of the title of Southern Emperor. Liu Jingsheng is a member of the Han clan named Bajun, and Yuan Gongluo of Huainan has arrogantly proclaimed himself emperor. I wonder what the Prime Minister means?" Liu Bei said.
Cao Cao shook his head and said: "Sun Ce borrowed his father's name, Liu Biao's name was empty, and Yuan Shu's tomb was filled with withered bones. How can they be included in the Five Uniques?"
"Then there is also a vacancy in this southern specialty?" Liu Bei asked.
Cao Cao stood up straight and said: "A hero is one who has great ambitions, has a good plan, has the opportunity to hide the universe, and can swallow the ambitions of heaven and earth..."
"Who can take it?"
"The envoy is also a member of the imperial family, and can complement the unique position of the Southern Emperor."
Seeing Liu Bei's dull expression, Cao Cao pointed at him, and then pointed at himself and said: "In fact, if you give up the five things and never talk about it, you will be the hero of the world, and you can only make you and Cao Er!"
Liu Bei was shocked when he heard this. The spoon and chopsticks he was holding fell to the ground.
At this time, a shower was coming, and there was loud thunder in the sky.
Liu Bei leaned over and picked up the spoons. In the moment, he adjusted his panic and said with a smile: "The power of a shock is even greater than this."
"A man is also afraid of thunder?" Cao Cao laughed.
"The sage's clouds are bound to change with thunder and wind. How can a mortal be fearless?"
After hearing this, Cao Cao had no doubts, and the two continued to drink in the pavilion, talking about the characters in The Legend of the Condor Heroes, and Liu Bei became more and more calm.
When the clouds cleared and the rain fell, Cao Cao heard someone making a noise outside the door. Xu Chu beside him put his hand on the sword on his waist.
They saw Guan Yu and Zhang Fei burst into the back garden with swords in their hands. The vigilant entourage on the left and right could not resist them. When they got closer, they saw Liu Bei and Cao Cao drinking in the pavilion, so they stood aside with their swords in hand.
At this time, Xu Chu drew his sword and placed it in front of Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.
Cao Cao recognized Guan and Zhang, so he stopped Xu Chu and asked, "What are you two doing here?"
Guan Yu said hastily: "I heard that the prime minister and my brother were drinking, so we came here to dance with swords to cheer up."
Cao Cao burst out laughing after hearing this, and Mr. Guan's already rosy face turned even redder.
"Today is not the Hongmen Banquet. An uses Xiangzhuang and Xiang Bo dances with his sword?"
At this time, Liu Bei and Cao Cao looked at each other and smiled, easily resolving Guan Yu's embarrassment.
"Get some wine and calm down the two Fan Kuais." Cao Cao ordered.
Upon seeing this, Guan and Zhang thanked Cao Cao, and then stood beside Liu Bei to protect him.
After the incident of "cooking wine to discuss heroes", Liu Bei became even more reclusive, fearing that he would be harmed by Cao Cao's suspicion.
In the summer of the fourth year of Jian'an, Yuan Shao selected 100,000 elite soldiers and 10,000 horses, and prepared to go south to attack Xudu. However, due to disagreements among his advisers, he delayed his departure.
After the news reached Xudu, the civil servants and generals were afraid of Yuan Shao's strong army, but Cao Cao had known that he would have a battle with his old friend, so he began to actively deploy and prepare for the battle.
At the same time, Yuan Shu in Huainan sent an envoy to deliver a letter to Yuan Shao, but the letter was intercepted by Cao Jun and sent to Xudu.
Yuan Shu was always extravagant, and he suffered successive defeats at the hands of Lu Bu, Cao Cao and others, so that his treasury was empty. In addition, there were many disasters and famines in the Jianghuai area, and he had reached the point where he could no longer control himself.
Cao Cao wanted to prepare for a decisive battle with Yuan Shao, so he had no time to take care of Yuan Shu who was fleeing.
Liu Bei saw the opportunity and took the initiative to ask for help. Cao Cao then allocated troops and horses and sent young general Zhu Ling to accompany him.
At this time, Cao Cao made a hasty decision and did not listen to the opinions of his advisers.
Afterwards, Cao Cao asked Cheng Yu, Guo Jia and others, and everyone said: "Liu Bei has gone and will not return."
Cao Cao suddenly realized that he sent people to chase him with fast horses, but Liu Bei was returning to the sea like a dragon, how could he catch him?
Yuan Shu wanted to cross the border from Xiapi to the north, but because the intelligence route was intercepted, he met the soldiers of Liu Bei and Zhu Ling. He had no choice but to lead his troops back south to Shouchun, and finally died of vomiting blood in Jiangting.
After forcing Yuan Shu to retreat, Zhu Ling invited Liu Bei to return to Xudu, but Liu Bei made an excuse and said: "My family members are still in Xiaopei. The general can lead his troops back first, and he will go to Xiaopei to pick up his family members and then return to Xudu."
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Zhu Ling knew that Cao Cao treated Liu Bei well, so he did not believe Liu Bei's excuses and led his troops back to Xudu alone.
When Liu Bei's troops passed through Xiapi, he took the opportunity to trap and kill Che Zhou, the governor of Xuzhou, and then left Guan Yu as the prefect of Xiapi. He and Zhang Fei continued north to garrison Xiaopei, and Xuzhou fell into Liu Bei's control again.
Lan Tian waited for a long time in Ganjiazhuang, and finally when Liu Bei returned, he and Gan Qian happily went to Xiaopei to ask for a visit.
Liu Bei also looked forward to Lan Tian very much, and to be precise, he looked forward to Na Jin Lao, because there are too many doubts in The Legend of the Condor Heroes, such as whether Na Wu Mu's suicide note is authentic? For example, how to deal with the food and baggage of Genghis Khan's expeditionary army?
In the world today, it is estimated that only Lan Tian knows the whereabouts of Mr. Jin.
After Liu Bei saw Lan Tian, ​​he first remembered Ganji's death.
Gan Qian took the opportunity to say: "Ziyu once promised my father that from now on she would make suggestions for her husband and help him bring peace to the world."
"Is that so?" Liu Bei said happily.
"Brother-in-law, please take care of me from now on." Lantian said with his hands in hand.
Liu Bei nodded and said: "I have Ziyu like a fish in water. Madam, go ask someone to prepare a banquet. I want to introduce Ziyu to all the generals."
"I'll go right away..." Gan Qian was overjoyed.
After Gan Qian left, Liu Bei abandoned her left and right, and he was the only two people left in the room.
Liu Bei personally brought a stool to Lantian and said, "Please sit down, Ziyu. May I ask where your respected master, Mr. Jin, is?"
Honorable Master? Mr. Jin? Lantian looked confused.
"He is the author of The Legend of the Condor Heroes." Liu Bei reminded.
"You mean that Mr. Jin? He was not my teacher, and he has passed away..." Lan Tian explained.
"He's gone? What a pity..." Liu Bei sighed.
"How can he be without him in life, old age, sickness and death? My adopted father did not survive until this summer, alas..."
Liu Bei then said: "Ziyu had many clever plans before, what should he teach me now?"
Lantian said sternly: "Xuzhou has suffered from continuous wars, constant banditry, and serious population loss. It will be difficult to recover in a short time. This is not a place to establish a business. I advise my brother-in-law to abandon this and go to Jingzhou."
What Lan Tian said made Liu Bei confused. You let me lose the territory I finally won?
"Jingzhou?" Liu Bei asked with a frown.
"There will be a great war between Yuan Shao and Cao Cao in the north. The remnants of Yuan Shu and Sun Ce are still fighting in the south. Jingzhou has been ruled by Liu Biao for several years and is relatively stable. Many refugees and scholars from all over the world have joined them. It is better for my brother-in-law to lead the crowd to join Liu Biao and recuperate before returning to China.
What's in the picture?" Lan Tian looked at it and said.
Liu Bei was very disappointed after listening to Lan Tian's words, but he still said without changing his expression: "This matter is quite big. I have to take a long-term approach. Xiaopei is not a place for defense. You and your wife will rush to Xiapi tomorrow. Yunchang will be the governor for the first time."
Need help."
Lan Tianxin said, did I say something wrong? Why did the lord send me away just after I proposed a plan?
Chapter completed!