The Supreme Call of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 240
When Liu Biao was anxious, Liu Bei's letter was delivered to Liu Biao.

Only after reading the letter did Liu Biao realize how difficult the situation he was facing now was that Jiangxia's fall was only a part of it, and the current six counties in Jiangdong were already in jeopardy. Once Liu Bei was defeated, there was no doubt that Liu Xiao would definitely It will sweep across the six counties in the east of the river. Once Liu Xiao, who is sitting in four prefectures, raises his troops westward, how can the little Jingzhou resist it?
The current situation is not that Liu Bei does not want to return to the army, but that even if he returns to the army, he will not be able to reverse the extremely dangerous situation. This time, it was Jiang Yue who suggested that he send troops. The best time to snatch the six counties in Jiangdong, and at the same time drive Liu Bei out of Jingzhou, and completely drive out the unstable factors in Jingzhou.

Now it's all right, Liu Bei was kicked out, but it caused huge trouble for Jingzhou. This trouble can't be solved by the power of the whole Jingzhou. Liu Bei leads all the elite soldiers and generals in Jingzhou, even Liu Bei. Pan Du was transferred, but he still couldn't defeat Liu Xiao, instead, Liu Xiao attacked Jiang Xia in one fell swoop, and now even Cai Hao has been defeated, but it's really terrible...

Asking Cao Cao to send troops has now become the only way out. Although the petition is submitted to the court, it is nominally supporting the court, but in fact it is supporting Cao Cao. Isn't Cao Cao covering the sky in Xudu today?It is rumored that now Cao Cao often goes to the court with a sword, and he does not bow down when he sees the emperor. How can he look like a minister?

Liu Biao was really unwilling to support Cao Cao. After all, when he became famous, Cao Cao was just a kid. Now he has to bow his head to Cao A, which is really hard for Liu Biao to accept.

But no matter how hard it is to accept, now I can only bow my head.

Liu Biao had no choice but to order Yue Yue to act as a substitute, to write a memorial, and to apply to the imperial court in the name of himself and Liu Bei, expressing his acceptance of the imperial court's restraint, and at the same time requesting the imperial court to send troops to subdue Yuzhou and threaten Xuzhou.

After the memorial was written, Liu Biao dispatched a fast horse to protect Yaoyue and rushed to Xudu during the starry night.

The distance from Jingzhou to Xu is only more than 1000 miles. There is no one in the group, three horses, and enough Sichuan funds, they ran all the way along the galloping road. They traveled [-] miles a day. In just seven or eight days, they ran to Outside the city of Xudu.

After receiving the news, Cao Cao invited Yue Yue into his mansion.

"Jingzhou Yueyue, I have met Prime Minister Cao!"

Yu Yue said in a deep voice.

Cao Cao said with a smile: "Yidu, if I remember correctly, we haven't seen each other for more than ten years since we left Luoyang, right? Why did you come to Xudu today?"

Yao Yue handed Liu Biao's letter in front of Cao Cao, and said in a deep voice, "Prime Minister, Jiang Yue was ordered to come to meet the Prime Minister with the memorial of brother Liu Jingsheng in Jingzhou, and tell Liu Jingzhou's willingness to grant the imperial court restraint and submit to the imperial court!"

Cao Cao's face was indifferent. He was very clear about the ongoing battle in Jiangdong. Now Liu Xiao has completely reversed the situation, occupied Jiangxia, and besieged Lujiang. Although most of Jiangdong is still in Liu Bei's hands, it is obvious that Liu Bei and Liu Biao couldn't bear it any longer.

At this time, Liu Biao went up to the court, expressing his willingness to accept the court's restraint, but in fact he just wanted to use his own strength to check and balance Liu Xiao.

"Different degrees, not only to express acceptance of the imperial court's restraint, but to support the emperor as simple as that?"

Cao Cao smiled.

Yue Yue said in a deep voice: "The prime minister is a smart man, so naturally there is no need for him to talk nonsense. Now Liu Xiao has occupied Jizhou, Qingzhou, and Xuzhou, and now he is using troops in Jiangdong to spy on Jingzhou. Once Liu Xiao is allowed to sit on the throne, At that time, let alone Liu Jingzhou, even the imperial court will not be able to suppress Liu Xiao. He is a clan member of the Han family. I am afraid that the Prime Minister will be hard to resist..."

Cao Cao's expression was slightly stagnant, and he said a word, which hit Cao Cao's heart. Looking at the world, the only thing that can make Cao Cao fearful is Liu Xiao, who is hard to follow. Every time he suppresses Liu Xiao, They all became the stepping stones for Liu Xiao to go further. This kid is too powerful. Even in the face of the cooperation between himself and Yuan Shao, he can calmly deal with it and rush out of a situation that is sure to lose!

Now Liu Xiao has three states. If he really goes south to the six counties of Jiangdong again, it will be the territory of four states with a population of nearly ten million, which is enough to suppress him to death. Even if he has the emperor in his hand and occupies Dayi, but it is also difficult to compete with Liu Xiao, not to mention that Jiangdong is still occupied Jiangxia, so it is not difficult to send troops westward to take Jingzhou!
Yue Yue smiled and said: "Prime Minister, Yuzhou is still unoccupied. The prime minister will serve the emperor to dissuade his ministers. He will send troops to Yuzhou to respond to the people. He can take Yuzhou into his pocket without any effort. When the time comes, the soldiers will point directly at you." Chengyang County, once Chengyang County falls into the hands of the prime minister, or Langya County falls into the hands of the prime minister, it means that the strength of Liu Xiao's three states or four states will be cut off at the middle, and the head and tail cannot look at each other. Liu Xuande is now restrained in Lujiang For Liu Xiao's main force, Qingzhou and Xuzhou are short of troops, and their defenses are empty. This is the best time for the prime minister to attack, please prime minister..."

Cao Cao waved his hand slightly, closed his eyes slightly, and his brain began to work rapidly.

Send troops to Yuzhou to threaten Chengyang County and Langya County. Although Liu Biao came up with the worst plan under the pressure of Liu Xiao, he really couldn't refuse. If Liu Xiao is not forced to withdraw now, once Liu Xiao wins Jiangdong, then It will be even more difficult to deal with, this is a step I must take to compete against Liu Xiao!
Moreover, the most important thing is that if you act at this time to help Liu Biao and Liu Bei tide over the difficulties, it means that you have one more ally, and Liu Xiao has another enemy. The pity is that Liu Biao and Liu Bei are cheap for nothing...

Cao Cao thought about it, and said with a smile: "Yi Du, I already know the reason for your visit, and the situation in the south of the Yangtze River, I am also very clear. Both Jing Sheng and Xuan De are relatives of the Han family, and they are close relatives with Your Majesty. Loyalty is naturally a must." If there is no problem, in a few days, I will raise troops to attack Yuzhou, and the troops will be directed at Langya County!"

The more you are overjoyed, Cao Cao has already agreed with just a few simple words. It seems that Liu Bei's analysis in the letter is really insightful, and he has seen these people clearly. With Cao Cao's help, Liu Xiao can't imagine It is impossible to retreat!
Cao Cao went on to say: "Yidu, rest in the mansion for two days for the time being. I will play to the emperor tomorrow. I recommend Liu Jingsheng to continue to sit in Jingzhou as Jingzhou Mu and become a general; at the same time, I recommend Liu Xuande as Yangzhou Mu. Sitting in Jingzhou and Yangzhou with the Xuande brothers, the Han Dynasty will be like a gang of copper and an iron bottom!"

(End of this chapter)