Three Kingdoms: I can summon famous generals from all worlds

Chapter 82 Cao Cao returns to the city
After nearly half a month, the whole of Luoyang finally stabilized.

Cao Cao also led the troops recently and returned to Luoyang City.

And following him back was Yuan Shao's army!

"My lord, Yuan Shao led his troops to pursue Dong Zhuo, but unexpectedly fell into Dong Zhuo's ambush! He was defeated! He followed our army all the way, and now we are only fifty miles away from Luoyang!"

The person who reported in front of Liu Bian was Zhao Yun who was responsible for chasing Cao Cao.

"Also, when our army came back, we intercepted a letter written by Yuan Shu to Yuan Shao. Looking at the meaning, the two men are plotting to join forces to capture Luoyang!"

"Another spy reported that the people who ambushed Yuan Shao's army were none other than Li Jue and Guo Si from Dong Zhuo's camp! According to what these two people said, it seems that Lu Bu has also returned to Dong Zhuo's camp. It is said that one arm was injured, but The injury is not serious.”

Lu Bu, Li Jue and Guo Si, have these people really gone back?
Liu Bian had already expected what Zhao Yun said, so he didn't look too surprised.

Huang Zhong, who was listening to Zhao Yun's report, knocked on the table with his hand, and said angrily:
"If I hadn't used up all the black-feathered arrows and could only replace them with ordinary feathered arrows, why would Lu Bu be slightly injured? I would definitely be able to remove one of his arms!"

"Han Sheng need not be upset. No matter whether Lu Bu is injured or not, he will definitely not be able to escape our grasp. Since we did not kill him this time, there will always be a chance next time."

Liu Bian turned his head to comfort Huang Zhong, then looked at Zhao Yun and said:
"Zilong, I already know the matter. You can go and have a rest after a hard journey. In addition, someone will notify Sun Jian, Wang Kuang, Bao Xin, and Cao Cao to come to my place to discuss matters."

"My lord! Zhao Yun is not tired! Now that Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu are facing great enemies, how can I have a reason to rest? I will immediately notify the four generals!"

As he said that, Zhao Yun wanted to find the people himself, but Liu Bian left him to rest in the hall, and instead asked the messengers to find the four people.

Soon, Sun Jian, Wang Kuang, Bao Xin and the belated Cao Cao all gathered in Liu Bian's hall.

"Your Highness, Mr. Cao was not doing well, and failed to chase down Dong Zhuo, so please forgive him!"

Cao Cao had just finished reorganizing the army, so he was the last one to come to Liu Bian's hall. As soon as he entered the room, he immediately pleaded guilty to Liu Bian.

This is naturally done for others to see, after all, what Cao Cao was going to do, but he can't just say it for others to hear.

"Meng De doesn't need to be like this. Chasing Dong Zhuo was originally what we were supposed to do. It's just that our army was caught up in the chaos in Luoyang City and couldn't send troops to help you in time, so we were afraid that you would be ambushed by Dong Zhuo. You call me back, this matter is not your fault, please take a seat."

Liu Bian casually exposed Cao Cao's matter, then looked at the crowd and said:
"Everyone, now that the Kwantung Alliance exists in name only, and the princes from all walks of life are gradually dispersing, and the Yuan brothers intend to plot against me in Luoyang, what do you think?"

His eyes swept over the four people present, whether it was Wang Kuang, Bao Xin, or Cao Cao, they were all staring and thinking, but only Sun Jian looked embarrassed.

Liu Bian naturally knew what he was embarrassing. According to the original promise to Sun Jian, after Cao Cao returned, let him withdraw his troops and return to Jiangdong.

But now that Cao Cao came back, he also brought back Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu's army. Under such circumstances, he was afraid that Liu Bian would no longer allow him to leave.

Looking past Sun Jian, Liu Bian saw Cao Cao standing up.

"Your Highness, I know the Yuan brothers very well. The two of them have always seemed to be at odds with each other, and even a coalition army cannot become a great weapon!"

"And now they have lost the support of all the princes, and Yuan Shao has become an empty leader. Cao returned to Luoyang this time and saw that except for the Changle Palace, all the people in Luoyang City have returned to normal. Life. Brother Wentai's defense of the city is even more flawless. The Jiangdong soldiers are brave and good at fighting, which has been obvious to all since he defeated Dong! So, in fact, we only need to stick to Luoyang. The Yuan brothers are not at odds with each other, and it takes too long to leave the rear. It won’t take long, I believe it will subside soon.”

What Cao Cao said made sense. Wang Kuang and Bao Xin both nodded in agreement, but at the same time they seemed to frown slightly because of what Cao Cao said.Sun Jian's expression was even more obvious. His expression was so gloomy that people around him could see it.

After Cao Cao finished speaking to Liu Bian, he turned to Sun Jian in doubt and asked:
"Brother Wentai, what Cao said just now is inappropriate? Why do you look so preoccupied?"

When Sun Jian saw Cao Cao asking him, he immediately raised his head, but he didn't know what to say. After all, if he left at this time, he would get a bad reputation for escaping from danger.

But at this time, Liu Bian did not embarrass him for too long.

"Because Wentai's injuries were not healed before, after he was stationed in Luoyang, he asked me to resign and return to Jiangdong to recover from his injuries. He said that after Meng De came back, he would exchange city defense with Meng De and then leave. I have already agreed."

As soon as Liu Bian's words came out, Cao Cao and Wang Kuang and Bao Xin were all shocked.

Only a few people know about this matter so far. Liu Bian said this, which can be regarded as helping Sun Jian get out of the situation.

"What? Go back to Jiangdong!?"

Cao Cao stared at Sun Jian with wide eyes and said, "Brother Wentai, are your injuries already that serious?"

"Uh……"

Sun Jian hesitated for a moment and then said: "Old wounds, plus some new wounds, Sun is really powerless to fight anymore."

"However, Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu are about to pose a threat to our Luoyang. Now Luoyang and His Highness cannot do without Brother Wentai and Jiangdong soldiers! If you leave now, won't you give the Yuan brothers a chance? "

Cao Cao stepped forward anxiously and said:

"Can you ask Brother Wentai to stay for now and wait until the Yuan brothers withdraw their troops before leaving?"

Cao Cao's words were entirely for the sake of Luoyang and the current situation, but Sun Jian immediately raised his vigilance in his heart.

He originally returned to Jiangdong not to recuperate from his injuries, but because he had the imperial seal, so he planned to go back and develop his own power!
Although Liu Bian had agreed to let him leave before, he still used reasons to keep him for half a month. But this time, Cao Cao kept him again, but Sun Jian couldn't help but wonder in his heart whether this was Liu Bian's instruction to Cao Cao!

Could it be that Yuxi's matter was exposed?

Sun Jian turned to look at Liu Bian and decided to hold on.

"Meng De, the Jiangdong soldiers are good at fighting, but most of them relied on His Highness to predict the enemy's opportunities several times. Moreover, since the defeat of Dong, our Jiangdong soldiers have fought continuously, and now the casualties have been very huge. And Meng De, your generals are more powerful than others. My Jiangdong soldiers are not bad at all. Whether it is Xia Hou Yuanrang or the three brothers Liu Guan and Zhang, they are all first-class fierce generals. With them and you, Cao Mengde, and His Highness's clever calculations, I believe that Luoyang will be safe and sound. .”

Sun Jian's words made Cao Cao's expression gradually cool down, but he still planned to persuade him again.

(End of this chapter)