The Supreme Call of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 98
When Cao Cao was fighting Guo Si and Li Jue, Liu Xiao was already on his way to Xuzhou again.

There was no other reason, Tao Qian couldn't stand it anymore.

Tao Qian was terrified by Cao Cao's battle. In addition to his old age, when Xuzhou regained his composure, his anger subsided and his body quickly collapsed. In less than a year, he was already seriously ill.

Tao Qianxiu ordered Mi Zhu to go to Qingzhou again to ask Liu Xiao to discuss.

When Liu Xiao came to Xuzhou, Tao Qian was already on his deathbed.

"Mr. Tao, it's only been a year since you and I said goodbye. How did you get so sick?"

When Liu Xiao entered the mansion, he saw Tao Qian described as emaciated and bedridden, so he hurriedly asked.

Tao Qian supported himself, but it was difficult for him to sit up.

Tao Qian said in a low voice: "Xuangan, this time I ordered Zizhong to invite the general, not for anything else: just because the old man is dying of illness, and it is impossible to protect him day and night; The old man will die with peace in his eyes!"

Liu Xiao frowned, and replied: "You have two sons, why don't you pass them on?"

Tao Qian sighed and said: "The old man's eldest son, Tao Shang, and his second son, Tao Ying, have mediocre qualifications. Wu can't secure the country, and literature can't comfort the people. How can I abolish the government for private reasons and put the people in danger? After the old man died, I still look forward to the general's teaching, Don't be in charge of the affairs of the state and become a rich man. It is enough to ensure food and clothing."

Liu Xiao smiled bitterly and said: "Liu Xiao has only been in charge of Qingzhou for two years. Qingzhou has just been pacified. He is afraid that he will not have enough energy to manage both states..."

Tao Qian said anxiously: "In Xuzhou, there are Sun Qian, Mi Zhu, and Chen Deng, all of whom are extremely talented and can help the general defend Xuzhou. Zi Zhong, after the death of the old man, Xuzhou will pay Xuangan all. Please do good deeds to protect the people of Xuzhou!"

Liu Xiao wanted to resign again, but Tao Qian couldn't bear it any longer, and said in a low voice: "General, please don't resign again, I won't let this old man die..."

As he spoke, he tilted his head, and Tao Qian was already heading west on a crane!
This time, after all, he couldn't shirk anymore. Liu Xiao never thought that Tao Qian would die so simply!
Fortunately, Yue Fei has assisted Mi Zhu in running Xuzhou's military administration for some time now, and the common people respect him, especially for Liu Xiao who saved the people from the fire and water.

As soon as the news of Tao Qian's death spread in Xuzhou, the people all over the city surrounded the governor's mansion, crying and begging Liu Xiao to take charge of Xuzhou and protect the safety of the people of Xuzhou.

According to the will of the people, Liu Xiao no longer shirks, accepts Xuzhou Zhoumu's seal, and also takes Xuzhou Shepherd!
There was already a foundation of public opinion, but now with Xuzhou's Danyang elite soldiers and Tao Qian's staff team, Liu Xiao's strength has doubled!

Liu Xiao took control of Xuzhou's military affairs, and he was not polite. He directly appointed Guo Jia as Xuzhou's farewell driver, temporarily in charge of Xuzhou's political affairs, appointed Zhao Yun as soldier Cao, governor of Xuzhou's military affairs, Sun Qian as Zhizhong, Mi Zhu as meritorious Cao, and Chen Dengdiannong. Xiaowei, the prefect of Langya County.

The news quickly spread to Luoyang, the eastern capital.

After receiving the information, Cao Cao was so angry that he almost vomited blood, and cursed endlessly!
"Son Liu Xiao, I tried my best to take Xuzhou with all my soldiers, but I was stabbed by Lu Bu, but now you are taking advantage of me, Huangkou, what can be tolerated! I must I want to fight you, I will not give up until I capture you alive!"

"Lord!"

Jia Xu said from the side: "Now that the three prefectures have been initially settled, Nanyang still has Yuan Shu entrenched, Puyang has Lu Bu, and even Zhang Ji has tens of thousands of troops in Chang'an. These are all serious problems for us. At this time, it is really inappropriate to discuss with Liu Xiao. Facing the conflict, the so-called gentleman's revenge, ten years is not too late, let Liu Xiao feel at ease for a few days, we annihilate Lu Bu, expel Yuan Shu, and completely stabilize the land of the three states is the best policy!"

"Hmph! I'm not reconciled, I'm not reconciled!"

Cao Cao roared, "It took a lot of effort, but it was completely for someone else, how can you be reconciled?"

Jia Xu pondered for a while, then said with a smile: "It's okay, I have a plan, maybe I can give it a try!"

Cao Cao hurriedly asked: "The plan will be safe?"

Jia Xu said in a deep voice: "At the time when the tiger was swallowing the wolf, I appealed to the imperial court and recommended Yuan Shu as the shepherd of Xuzhou, and led the army to attack Xuzhou. Although Yuan Shu occupies Huaibei, Huainan, and Shouchun counties, he is not a prefecture in name. If you recommend him as Xuzhou Mu, he will definitely try his best to attack Xuzhou. Liu Xiao is far away from Qingzhou, and it is difficult to keep Xuzhou. In the end, no matter who occupies Xuzhou, both sides must be hurt. At that time, My lord only needs to send an admiral to make a surprise attack, and Xuzhou will definitely be taken back, and Liu Xiao and Yuan Shu will be defeated in a single blow, killing two birds with one stone!"

Cao Cao laughed and said: "Wen He just came to my staff and he came up with such a good plan for me. He can drive away tigers and swallow wolves, snipe and clams fight, and the fisherman will benefit. Haha, it is indeed the best plan!"

Jia Xu went on to say: "Although Zhang Ji occupies Chang'an, after all, Chang'an is sparsely populated. Zhang Ji has no good ministers to help him, and he will be defeated sooner or later. Lu Bu's soldiers are strong and brave, and with the help of Chen Gong and others, it is us who occupy Puyang. The confidant's big trouble, I think, we must get rid of Lu Bu's confidant's big trouble, and unite Yanzhou, Sili, and the northern part of Yuzhou in front of us, so that we can attack with all our strength, whether it is to attack Zhangji or attack Qingzhou and Jizhou in the future. No more worries!"

Cao Cao sneered and said, "What Wen He said was that Lu Bu was the champion of the three armies, and now Chen Gong is offering advice. It is really a serious worry. In the future, when the crops are ripe and harvested, I will personally lead the army and go out to wipe out Lu Bu in one fell swoop. After accepting Puyang, the most urgent task is to let Yuan Shu attack Xuzhou, Liu Xiao made me fail, and I will never let him take charge of Xuzhou in such a stable manner, but I want to see how he will deal with the next situation! Yuan Rang!"

Xiahou Dun hurried over and said in a deep voice, "My lord!"

"Immediately command [-] troops and go to Tai'an County. Chen Bing is on the border of Yanzhou and Qingzhou. There is no need to attack, just threaten the flanks of Qingzhou. Wenhe, immediately draft an edict, appoint Yuan Shu as Xuzhou Shepherd, and order Yuan Shu to lead the army to attack Liu Xiao's troops. To take Xuzhou, Yuan Shu is the Xuzhou shepherd appointed by the imperial court, holding the two counties of Xuzhou and Yangzhou, if he does not take it, I, Cao Cao, will personally send troops to take Xuzhou!"

Xiahou Dun heard the words and hurried down to mobilize the army to Tai'an County.

The appointment of the imperial court will soon come to Shouchun, and Yuan Shu is jumping with excitement. This Cao Cao has always been friends with Yuan Shao. Unexpectedly, in the blink of an eye, he will give him such a big gift. Fool!
Yuan Shu shouted: "Come here, come here, send a letter to Sun Bofu immediately, ordering him to lead his troops to the north immediately, his chance has come, this time, as long as he can defeat Liu Xiao and take Xuzhou, I will make him Guangling The prefect, even Wu Jun can be handed over to him!"

(End of this chapter)