Chapter 564: Xuande refuses to be stationed in Xiaopei
Chapter 564: Xuande refuses to settle in Xiaopei
Zuo Aoran didn't want to go back when he came out. He immediately invited Xia Houyuan, Zhao Yun and Zong Bao to come to his camp for a drink. Xia Houyuan and Zhao Yun naturally had nothing to say. Zong Bao hesitated for a moment and then agreed to Zuo Aoran's suggestion.
proposal.
I don’t know how Kong Rong negotiated with Liu Bei and Yuan Tan. The final agreement reached was that Liu Bei would lead his army as the vanguard and rush into Xuzhou City first, while Kong Rong and Tian Kai would lead their troops outside to contain Cao Cao.
The next day, Liu Bei led the army first and rushed straight to Xuzhou City. However, there was no obstruction from Cao's army along the way. As far as the Xuzhou City, the flow was unobstructed. This made Liu Bei, who wanted to fight a fight, inevitably feel like punching away the enemy.
I felt that this would avoid the loss of soldiers, which was a good thing. When I arrived at the Xuzhou City Gate, I saw the city gate open, and Mi Zhu, whom I had met once, accompanied an old man with gray hair and came out to greet the army.
After the banquet, Liu Bei wrote the letter and handed it to everyone to watch. Everyone nodded. Chen Denghu said, "I wonder who Duke Xuande wants to invite to deliver the letter?"
Liu Bei replied: "A small military school is enough!"
Chen Deng laughed and said, "No, I think it would be more appropriate for Xia Houyuan and Le Jin to send it off in person!"
Everyone was shocked, and Tao Qian even frowned and said: "It's a waste if Kong Beihai doesn't kill Xia Houyuan and Mr. Yuanlong doesn't kill Le Jin. If he sends them back like this, wouldn't it be like letting the tiger go back to the mountain? Mr. Yuanlong, is there a plan in it?
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Chen Deng laughed and said: "Xia Houyuan is a general of Cao Cao's clan, and Le Jin is also Cao Cao's favorite general. These two are the best choice for their martial arts skills and battle formations. If such a person does not return to Cao Cao's camp, Cao Cao will be willing to retreat."
Army? I thought that if Xiahou Yuan and Yue Jin returned, Cao Cao would definitely retreat, but if Xiahou Yuan and Yue Jin lost one person, Cao Cao would never retreat!"
"What if Cao Cao doesn't retreat?" Tao Qian asked with a frown.
"The soldiers of Xuzhou's army are extremely brave and brave. The reason why they cannot defeat Cao Cao is that they lack a general who can lead the army to kill the enemy. Now there were three heroes in front of Hulao Pass, including Kong Beihai's fierce general Zong Bao, and there are also big men
Marshal, my lord is here, why should Tao Xuzhou worry?"
Everyone nodded when they heard the words. Liu Bei heard the words and said: "Sir, you are really knowledgeable. I will write another letter and ask someone to send the letter to my junior brother, asking him to explain Xia Houyuan and return to the camp." After saying this, he bent down at his desk to write a letter.
, Tao Qian took it and ordered Mi Zhu to deliver the message to Zuo Aoran Dazhai in person.
Mi Zhu received the letter and headed to Zuo Aoran's stronghold with great fear. Fortunately, Dazhai was not far from the city and was protected by personal guards. The journey was uneventful, and he arrived at Zuo Aoran's Chinese army tent.
, they saw Zuo Aoran drinking. Next to him were Xia Houyuan, Zong Bao, Tian Feng, Zuo Aozu (Huang Zu), Liu Hu, Zhang Chun, Gao Huai, Xian Yufu, Lu Kuang, Lu Xiang, Shamoke, Ju
Hu, Jiang Yiqu, Zhang Rong, Zhang Xu, Ma Sheng, Yang Ming, Wang Xiong, Li Bao, Zhang Tai, Diao Linxiang, Xing Lie, Murong Ping, Guan Hai, Pei Yuanshao and others were drinking with them.
Seeing this, Mi Zhu hurriedly stepped forward to salute and handed the letter to Zuo Aoran. Zuo Aoran opened the letter and read it again, and said with a smile: "Since there is a letter from my senior brother, how can I not follow it?" and said to the man who was drinking.
Xia Houyuan said: "Brother Miaocai, I need to trouble you now."
Xia Houyuan was drinking, and when he heard the words, he said: "Please speak."
"My senior brother Liu Xuande has a letter that I need Brother Miaocai to visit in person." Zuo Aoran said with a smile.
"Isn't it Xuzhou? Even if it's a dragon's pond or a tiger's den, a certain family won't be afraid." Xia Houyuan raised his eyebrows and said loudly.
"Miaocai misunderstood. I asked my brother to go to Cao Ying with General Le Jin to deliver the message." Seeing Xia Houyuan say this, Zuo Aoran knew in his heart that he had misunderstood, so he immediately explained.
"Oh?" Xia Houyuan was stunned, stopped his wine glass, stared into Zuo Aoran's eyes and said, "Yunlong is not afraid that I will never come back this time?"
"Brother Miaocai is my lord's confidant and shouldn't be here." Zuo Aoran smiled and handed over the letter Liu Bei wrote to Cao Cao in his hand.
Xia Houyuan was silent for a while, then immediately took the letter, stood up and walked out. Zuo Aoran also stood up, but wanted to see each other off. When they came to the outside of the stronghold, a sergeant had already led a war horse. Zuo Aoran took it and brought it to the outside.
The reins and whip were handed to Xia Houyuan.
Xia Houyuan took the reins and whip, glanced at Zuo Aoran and said, "Brother Yunlong, if we meet again on the battlefield, I will definitely spare your life in repayment for this." After saying this, he got on his horse and rode away. Zuo Aoran just smiled slightly when he heard this,
He didn't answer and watched Xia Houyuan leave.
"Marshal Zuo, wouldn't it be an advantage to Cao Cao if we let Xia Houyuan go like this?" Zong Bao couldn't help but ask at the side.
"This man is highly skilled in martial arts and proficient in the art of war. He is Cao Cao's trusted general. He cannot be killed! If not, I would have given the order long ago!" Zuo Aoran said calmly.
Zong Bao, Guan Hai and others looked at each other and saw the doubts in each other's eyes. However, since Zuo Aoran said so, no one could ask any more questions. At this time, Mi Zhu also walked out and saw
Zuo Aoran said: "Thank you so much, Marshal Zuo."
Zuo Aoran said hurriedly: "A certain family is only interested in the country and the country of the Han family. Sir, there is no need to do this." Mi Zhu smiled slightly, said nothing more, and mounted his horse and left.
The next day, Cao Cao indeed withdrew his troops, and wrote a letter back to Liu Bei, to the effect that for your sake, I would withdraw. Anyway, as soon as this letter came out, the city of Xuzhou was filled with gongs and drums, great joy, and Liu Bei's reputation suddenly increased.
After being pushed down, Tao Qian invited Yuan Tan, Kong Rong, and Zuo Aoran to Xuzhou to hold a celebration banquet.
At the banquet, Tao Qian ordered Liu Bei to sit in the high seat. Liu Bei repeatedly declined. After drinking for a few rounds and the dishes were too delicious, Tao Qian said: "I am old, exhausted, my two sons are unworthy, and I cannot bear the heavy responsibility of the country. Liu Xuande is the crown prince of the imperial family, and his virtue is great."
If you are talented and talented, you can lead Xuzhou. I am begging for leisure to recuperate from illness."
Liu Bei declined and said: "Kong Wen ordered Bei to come to rescue Xuzhou out of righteousness, but now he is holding on to it. If people don't know it, it would be considered a great injustice."
Mi Zhu said from the side: "Today, the Han Dynasty was late, Haiyu was overthrown and made great achievements. At this time, Xuzhou is rich in Yin and has a household registration of one million. It is inevitable for you to take this place."
Liu Bei shook his head and said: "I will never take this matter seriously."
Zhao Yujin said: "Mr. Tao is ill and unable to carry out his duties. Please do not resign while you are on duty."
Liu Bei shook his head again and said: "The fourth and third princes of Yuan Gongdao are returning from overseas. They are close to Shouchun. Why not bring him to the state?"
Mi Zhu shook his head and said: "Yuan Gongdao is arrogant and extravagant, and he is not the master of fighting chaos. Today, Xuzhou's army has a hundred thousand soldiers and horse foot. The superiors can help the emperor and benefit the people, and the subordinates can administer the land and guard the territory. If the emperor does not obey, Zhu will not do it."
Dare to listen to your envoy."
Kong Rong also said: "Withered bones in the tomb of Yuan Road, how can you worry about those who have forgotten their country and their homeland? Why bother! What happened today will not be taken away by God, and regrets cannot be pursued!"
Liu Bei refused, so Tao Qian hugged Liu Bei and cried bitterly: "If you leave me, I will die with my eyes closed!"
Guan Yu said at the side: "Since you have surrendered to me, my brother has the right to take charge of the affairs of the state."
Zhang Fei also said: "It's not like I'm forcing other states and counties to print the cards. I'll take them. I can't help but my brother refuses."
Liu Bei was furious and said: "You have trapped me into injustice, and I will die!" After saying this, he took his sword and killed himself. Fortunately, Zhao Yun and Zuo Aoran were quick and quick, one of them grabbed the sword and the other held it.
Stand up and stop him, otherwise, the eternal Mingjun will be lost.
Seeing that Liu Bei refused to live or die, Tao Qian had no choice but to retreat and do the next best thing and said: "If Duke Xuande refuses, there is a nearby town called Xiaopei. If Xuande is willing to remember me, he will station troops in Xiaopei to protect Xuzhou and always rescue him."
, I don’t know what the public will is?”
Everyone advised Liu Bei to stay in Xiaopei, but Liu Bei still refused. At this time, Zuo Aoran suddenly said: "What Governor Tao said is true. If we retreat, Cao Cao will come with his army. At that time, we will be like Ru Ruo."
If we are too late, the people of Xuzhou will surely be slaughtered by Cao Cao. Senior brother Quan and the troops stationed in Xiaopei are just fine." Liu Bei then followed.
Tao Qian had finished appreciating the labor force, and Kong Rong and Yuan Tan said goodbye and went to lead their own armies. Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun also went to Xiaopei to repair the city wall and give instructions to the residents. Only Zuo Aoran did not leave.
Zuo Aoran didn't want to leave, but Tao Qian wanted to keep Zuo Aoran life and death, so Zuo Aoran had to stay for a while. It didn't matter that Zuo Aoran stayed, but he actually led to a massacre of the clan throughout the ages, and his awe-inspiring reputation has been passed down for thousands of years!
