Crossing the Battle of the Three Kingdoms

Seeing Cao Cao's arrival, Liu Xie's face changed slightly, and then he returned to his usual expression, nodded, and said to Xu Huang, "Xu Aiqing, order the army to continue to set off."

Putting down the curtains, Liu Xie's eyes were a little dull, and he was obviously thinking.

Ever since Liu Xie stole the beam and changed the post, and changed Zhang Hong's [-] soldiers into the forbidden army, and left to take over Yingchuan, he has never dared to face Cao Cao squarely.

Liu Xie didn't expect that Cao Cao would really hand over Yingchuan without leaving a single soldier.

This made him feel a naked slap in the face when he thought of the assassination, and he didn't know how to face Cao Cao, how to face this loyal minister who said nothing.

Since he couldn't face it, Liu Xie simply avoided it, and when he won the agreement, he was proved wrong, and he was concentric with his monarch and ministers to recover the Han Dynasty together.

Cao Cao, who was outside the car, saw that Liu Xie was avoiding him, but shook his head helplessly, pulled his horse and left.

Liu Xie's army set off again in mighty force, and the retreating Zhang Fei and others, after making some decisions, also dispersed separately and led the army back to the rule.

But Yang Feng and others had nowhere to go, so they could only seek refuge with Yuan Shu with anxiety, hoping to avoid Cao Cao's revenge.

After this scuffle, those who harbor evil intentions no longer dare to act rashly.

After rushing all the way for more than ten days, Liu Xie finally arrived in Yingchuan without any danger.

Time was running out, so when Liu Xie settled down, he began to make drastic moves to rectify law and order, recruit soldiers, and encourage the people to open up wasteland and restore the people's livelihood in Yingchuan.

And Cao Cao also kept his promise, not to intervene in the military affairs of Yingchuan, and put all his energy on the Sili counties.

Cao Cao first led his army to conquer the big and small forces in Hedong, Pingyang, Hanoi, Hongnong, and Henan Yin counties.

Later, he sent Cheng Yu to persuade the desperate Li Jue to surrender, and brought Jingzhao Yin Zhi Chang'an and other places under his rule.

At the same time, the army entered Tongguan, defeated the allied forces of Ma Teng and Han Sui, and took the opportunity to occupy the two counties of Youfufeng and Zuofengling.

As early as the news of Li Jue's surrender to Cao Cao reached Liu Xie's ears, his desire to compare was aroused at once.

Regardless of the objections of the ministers, he ordered Xu Huang to send [-] troops to cross the river to take Xihua, and to attack Qiang and Ruyang.

Liu Xie's action made Yuan Shu very angry. Although he had moved from Runan to Shouchun, that was where the Yuan family had its fortune, so how could anyone take it away.

In a rage, Yuan Shu ordered Liu Bei's opposing army to attack Xu Huang in Runan. At the same time, he forcibly recruited [-] troops.

When the family in Runan heard the news, they secretly helped each other, and chose to keep silent about Liu Xie's order.

Suddenly the situation changed drastically, the army led by Xu Huang was outnumbered and suffered frequent defeats, gradually unable to resist, retreated to Yingchuan Xinji to defend.

The control of the battle situation returned to Yuan Shu's hands, which made him very proud. Without any pause, he divided his troops into two groups and marched towards Yingchuan.

Take Xinji all the way, defeat Xu Huang's remnants, take Linying all the way, go down to Juling City, and encircle Xu County.

Seeing the rotten battle situation, the high-spirited Liu Xie also changed his temperament drastically. Regardless of the advice of the ministers, he forcibly recruited the people who were preparing for the autumn harvest to join the army, and wanted to fight Yuan Shu to the death.

The two sides fought fiercely in Xu County for more than a month, with heavy casualties. Although the city was not destroyed, Yuan Shu had the upper hand, and he still firmly grasped the sovereignty of the battlefield.

In Xu County, in the newly built crude imperial palace, Liu Xie's face was pale, his eyes were slightly closed, and his arms trembled slightly.

Around Liu Xie, more than a dozen ministers were watching with fixed eyes, hoping that he would make the right decision.

This has been the minister's request no less than ten times, asking Liu Xie to call Cao Cao to lead the army to counter the rebellion.

But Liu Xie was not reconciled. Not long ago, the situation was still very good, why did it suddenly become like this.

If you really invite Cao Cao to lead the army, it will prove that you have lost, and it will be impossible to hold military power in the future, and everything will depend on Cao Cao's eyes.

Liu Xie slowly opened his eyes and said, "Sun Ce of Yangzhou, is there any movement in the army?"

Dong Cheng shook his head and said: "Return to Your Majesty, Sun Ce's army is stationed in Shu County, and there is no sign of sending troops yet."

As early as the beginning of the war, Liu Xie sent people to Yangzhou to let Sun Ce lead an army to attack Shouchun, forcing Yuan Shu to return to defense.

Although Sun Ce agreed wholeheartedly, he stayed put on the grounds that it would take time to dispatch troops and horses in Xinping, Yangzhou.

Chapter 365 Rampant Yuan Shu

Liu Xie knew that this was Sun Ce's revenge, and he vented that he had taken Zhang Hong and three thousand soldiers.

But for the honor of the emperor, Liu Xie could not bow his head to Sun Ce, otherwise, who would obey his edict in the future.

Liu Xie turned to ask: "In this case, dear friends, what do you think Yuan Shu wants, Yangzhou Mu?"

Hearing this, the ministers present gave advice one after another.

"Your Majesty, Sun Ce must not be offended right now."

"Yes, Your Majesty, please think twice."

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Hearing the minister's advice, Liu Xie remained silent, and the atmosphere fell into depression again.

After a long time, Liu Xie broke the atmosphere again and said, "Taiwei Yang, I trouble you to find out Yuan Shu's tone and see if he can stop fighting."

Yang Biao frowned and said, "Yes, the old minister will go now."

Rejected again, the ministers felt extremely helpless, Liu Xie was still too young, he liked to go his own way when things happened, and the situation was out of control, so he lost his sense of proportion.

Seeing that no one offered a word, Liu Xie waved his hand and let everyone leave.

Sitting alone and thinking for a long time, Liu Xie stood up and was about to go to the city to visit and boost morale along the way.

It was supposed to be filled with the joy of the autumn harvest, but right now the city is indeed lifeless, and even the air is filled with an annoyed smell.

Liu Xie looked at Yuan Shu's camp outside the city, seeing the flags waving non-stop, and the army mobilizing frequently, he knew that Yuan Jun was about to attack again.

He kept saying hello to the soldiers who looked over and stood up, and Liu Xie hurried forward.

Xu Huang, who was eating and resting, also immediately went to greet Liu Xie when he heard that Liu Xie had arrived. "I have seen His Majesty."

Seeing Xu Huang coming, Liu Xie stepped forward to help him up. "Xu Aiqing, how is the battle going, how long can we last?"

Xu Huang resolutely said: "Return to Your Majesty, the minister will live and die with the city."

Xu Huang's answer shows that he is not sure how long he can last, but he will fight to the last moment and shed the last drop of blood.

This battle is all in charge of Xu Huang alone, and he also has an unshirkable responsibility for this battle.

Although some orders were issued by Liu Xie, they cannot be changed. He is the main general of this battle.

Seeing Xu Huang's death-willed face, Liu Xie comforted him: "Xu Aiqing, if you can't keep it, then it's important to save your life. The big man still needs you, and the widow also needs you."

Hearing Liu Xie's words, Xu Huang's eyes were slightly red, and he was so moved that he couldn't speak.