Liu Xin smiled. Said: "Chang Yun. Liu has an important task for you. As long as you successfully complete it, you will remember your first work."
Guan Yu was overjoyed and said: "This is true. Then you promised Guan."
Liu Xin asked in surprise: "You don't want to ask what the task is."
Guan Yu said proudly, "No matter what the task is. Guan has finished it."
Liu Xin nodded. Said: "As long as you complete this task. What Liu promised you will also be fulfilled immediately. Yun Chang. You have been in Xuzhou for several years. You should be familiar with the surrounding terrain. There is a valley ten miles west of Xuzhou City. You must also know. There is the only way to Runan. I will hand you three thousand cavalry now. Set up an ambush in that valley. Within a few days. Liu Bei must pass by here. What's left to do. No need. Liu said more."
Before Guan Yu agreed. Jushou has already preempted to say: "Master. Never do it."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "Liu acts. He always employs people without any doubt. Suspects don't use it. I believe Chang Yun will make the right choice. There is no need to say anything about it."
Jushou's remarks deeply stimulated Guan Yu. He said loudly: "Guan is not talented. I would like to take on this role. If Mrs. Liu can't trust Guan, Guan can make a military order."
Liu Xin shook his head. Said: "Liu uses soldiers. You never need to make any military orders. You go to your house to be more careful. Liu waits for news of your triumph."
Outside Guangling city. Teams of soldiers are ready to go. The chill of early spring could not conceal the excitement of the young soldiers. They practice day and night. Just to have the opportunity to make merit like today. Guan Yu also packed up. Standing in the forefront of the team carrying the Qinglong Sword.
Jushou whispered in Liu Xin's ear and said, "Lord, look. Guan Yu didn't wear the jersey that the lord had just given him."
In fact, there is no need to remind me. Liu Xin had also seen Guan Yu still wearing the old robe. Liu Xin vaguely remembered. Cao Cao once gave Guan Yu a robe in history. As a result, Guan Yu put the new robe in it. The old robe is worn outside. Tell Cao Cao. He did this to be able to remember his eldest brother Liu Bei from time to time.
Thought of this. Liu Xin laughed. Asked: "Chang Yun. This time I set out. Why not wear that brand-new Hundred Flowers shirt."
Guan Yu arched his hands. Said: "This old robe was given by Guan's eldest brother. Guan wears it for its own use. In short, Guan will never miss the adult's affairs."
Such an answer is reasonable. And Liu Xin was very surprised. Anyway, it was different from what he imagined. Before Liu Xin wondered if Guan Yu wore this old robe to think of Liu Bei from time to time. Guan Yu has turned on his horse. Headed towards Xuzhou.
Looking at Guan Yu's back. Jushou sighed and said, "Lord. Guan Yu is going here. It will definitely not succeed. I'm afraid that Liu Bei, whom the lord often talks about, will escape this time. Just now, the lord should agree to let Guan Yuli issue a military order."
Liu Xin patted Jushou on the shoulder. Said: "The hero has seen the same thing. Liu also expected Guan Yu to let Liu Bei go."
Jushou said in shock: "If that's the case. Why does the lord let Guan Yu go?"
"Guan Yu is a talent. Liu naturally hopes that he can be used by me. In addition to testing him with this arrangement, Liu also wants to give him a chance. Let him return Liu Bei's favor." Speaking of which. Liu Xin suddenly changed the subject. Sneered. "If Guan Yu takes this opportunity to escape with Liu Bei. Then Liu would not mind taking his life."
When the news of Guangling's fall reached Xuzhou. Liu Bei also wanted to send troops to rescue. But Chen Deng was dissuaded. Zhang Liao has been stationed in Xuzhou for more than two years. He is very clear about the strength of the Jingzhou Army. Moreover, Chen Deng was in contact with Zhang Liao. I also deliberately inquired about Liu Xin's hand in the military. Know that Liu Xin has many capable people. Since Liu Xin sent troops to attack Guangling. It is impossible not to send people to guard against reinforcements in the direction of Xuzhou. At this time, troops were rushed out. Probably hit Liu Xin's ambush.
Although no reinforcements were sent. But Liu Bei sent a large number of scouts. and so. Liu Xin's Five Route Army has just set off. The news was reported to Xuzhou. Liu Bei looked at the horrified group of civil and military personnel in the hall. Shen Sheng said: "Since ancient times, soldiers have come to block. Water has come to cover the land. After the fall of Guangling. My second brother Guan Yu is still missing. Life and death are still unknown. Liu Xin actually attacked soldiers again. This hatred must be reported. Although Xuzhou city is strong. However, there is a shortage of food and grass. Don't be trapped. I want to lead an army out of the city and set up a camp. I will become a horn with Xuzhou. I don't know who is willing to go with me."
Chen Deng arched his hands and said: "Enlighten the lord. Liu Xin is powerful. You can't resist it. It is time to shrink the army. Resist by the city. How can you move lightly. I hope the lord will think twice."
Among the civil and military in Xuzhou. On strategy. When pushing Chen Gui and his sons headed. Chen Deng now publicly opposed Liu Bei's plan to divide his troops out of the city. The others nodded repeatedly. Besides, it is safer to defend the city than to fight outside the city. Who is willing to go out with Liu Bei. The whole hall was suddenly silent.
Of course Liu Bei knew that going out of the city now would be tantamount to dying. But he knew better. If trapped in the city. It is also a dead end. He has just started to care about it. Ready to transfer to another party. Look at the world. The most powerful tripartite princes are Liu Xin, Cao Cao and Yuan Shao. Liu Xin and Cao Cao made it clear that they were his enemies. The best place for him is to go to Yuan Shao. but. Xuzhou and Yuan Shaozhi are separated from Cao Cao's site. He may still have a chance to reach Hebei alone. If you bring a man and horse. That's something you don't have to think about. but. There is no army in this troubled world. Then he Liu Bei is not even as good as a county magistrate. What's more, this army was acquired by him after all hardships. He will never give up easily.
To the east is the vast sea. To the north is the enemy Cao Cao. Liu Xin's army from the south was swarming. The only way out in front of Liu Bei was to go west to Yuan Shu. Recently. Yuan Shu has been recruiting and buying horses. Arms expansion and war preparations. In order to guard against Yuan Shu. In the direction of Xuzhou border. Liu Bei stationed 30,000 horses. If he takes another 20,000 elite soldiers from Xuzhou. He will have an army of fifty thousand people. Take such an armed force to seek refuge in Yuan Shu. I believe Yuan Shu will welcome it. As long as the trust of Yuan Shu has been obtained. He can look for opportunities to make a comeback.
Seeing that no one in the hall full of civil and military personnel responded to Liu Bei's proposal. Jian Yong got up and said, "The subordinates are not talented. I would like to go with the lord."
As Liu Bei's confidant. Liu Bei wanted to abandon Xuzhou and leave. Jian Yong is naturally clear. His prosperous future is all tied to Liu Bei. Even if Liu Bei did not make such a request. He will also leave with Liu Bei. Besides, this was originally discussed with Liu Bei. After all, Liu Bei's surrender to Yuan Shu was also sent under the fence. It is useless to have few trusted people around. and so. Jian Yong came out in due course. See if you can attract a few talents to go with him.
Both Chen Gui and his son sneered secretly. Did not speak. Cao Bao was seriously injured when he chased Mi Zhu last time. The remaining palpitations have not disappeared. It is also silent. But Qin Yi wished Liu Bei would go out for a few more days. Don't come to pester Du Xiuniang. He doesn't have much skill at all. Where can I charge this big head? in fact. Even if he asks for it. Liu Bei didn't like him either. The hall fell silent again.
suddenly. Sun Gan said, "Since the lord insists to divide his troops and camp outside the city, his subordinates are willing to accompany the lord and his party."
In the original Xuzhou civil and military. The people who respect Liu Bei the most are Sun Qian and Mi Zhu. Now under the influence of Liu Xin. Mi Zhu's view of Liu Bei has long quietly changed. But Sun Gan still regarded Liu Bei as a benevolent gentleman.
Liu Bei glanced at everyone. Nodded and said: "It shouldn't be too late. Tomorrow four will be changed. Liu ordered his troops out of the city. You must guard the city. Nothing is wrong."
Cao Bao and others were relieved. Qi Qi arched his hands and said, "I will obey the lord general's order."
Early the next morning. The people watching Liu Bei quietly left Xuzhou City. Chen Deng glanced at Chen Gui. Anxiously said: "Father. Liu Bei has transferred most of his troops out of the city this time. There are already less than 10,000 defenders in the city. Even if a large number of civilians are deployed, I am afraid it will be difficult to resist Liu Xin's attack. My boy thought. Liu Bei did this. Give up the suspicion of Xuzhou. For the safety of the Chen family, I also ask my father to prepare early."
Chen Gui frowned. He groaned: "I've been inquiring for my father just now. Liu Bei didn't bring his family with him. If you said that he wanted to abandon Xuzhou City, I'm afraid you were too worried. Let's think about how to hold the city.
He didn't know Liu Bei's famous theory. Jiaxiao is for him. It is a bargaining chip that can be given up at any time. Actually. Liu Bei is the only one who can't let go. It is Qin Yi's wife Du Xiuniang. Such a peerless stunner cannot be taken away. For Liu Bei. It is indeed a bit regretful. but. It's just a pity. Liu Beizhi is in the world. How can he be fettered by a woman.
Liu Bei led 20,000 horses out of the west gate of Xuzhou City. This time. Liu Bei not only took away most of the troops in Xuzhou City. He also took away all the remaining eight thousand cavalry in Xuzhou. more importantly. Liu Bei also brought a large amount of grain and grass. Almost 60% of Xuzhou’s grain reserves. To this. Sun Gan was quite puzzled. but. The soldiers did not move. Grain and grass go first. The daily consumption of 20,000 horses is also very staggering. It makes sense.
What puzzled Sun Gan most was. After Liu Bei led his army out of the city. All the way to the west. He did not settle down near Xuzhou City. Finally couldn't help but ask: "The lord Qiqi. If you want to become a horn with Xuzhou. Watch each other. You should set up camp near the city."
Liu Bei smiled and said, "Gongyou. You also know the art of war. Liu Xin is coming to be fierce. You need to avoid his sharp edge for a while. There is a valley ten miles west of the city. You can hide soldiers. I will go and station there. Waiting for Liu Xin to attack the city and be frustrated. When shaken. Then pinch from behind. The enemy can break."
These words are half-truth and half-false. For Liu Bei. Xuzhou is a piece of land he finally got. Of course he hopes to be able to keep this site. If Liu Xin really gave him this opportunity. He wouldn't mind stabbing Liu Xin in the back. but. If Liu Xin is indeed in a bad shape. He had to take advantage of the gap to cast Yuan Shu far away.
Sun Gan believed Liu Bei's words. Nodding again and again: "The lord's plan is very clever."
Ten miles is not far. Even with a lot of baggage. It's just around the corner. Jian Yong's whip lightly raised. Pointing to the front and said: "At this time the sky is not yet bright. I am waiting to enter the valley to camp. I really don't know it. Ghosts don't know..."
His voice did not fall. Suddenly heard a drum beat. A centaur was transferred from the valley. Be the first general. Red face and long beard. Hand-held big knife. Loudly shouted: "Big brother, don't come unharmed. Little brother has been waiting here for a long time."