"General, general, Lu Bu, lead, lead the cavalry to raid, raid Changyi, Changyi, Changyi, fall, fall." After speaking, the cavalry fainted as if he had exhausted his last bit of strength.

The quiet needle dropping of the Chinese army could be heard, and Cao Cao's complexion kept changing. He had already regarded Changyi as the last place to confront Yuan Shu and Lu Bu, but he did not expect that Lu Bu succeeded in attacking Changyi.

How unbelievable this is, the Xuzhou army that attacked Gaoping before was not a minority.

"Where is Chen Gong, what is Chen Gong doing?" Cao Cao shouted.

Cheng Yu persuaded: "My lord, calm down."

After a long silence, Cao Cao sighed, "For the present plan, we have to leave Yanzhou."

Cheng Yu nodded bitterly. This was his first battle after joining Cao Cao, but he lost, and the defeat was so miserable. Of the [-] Yanzhou troops who fought, only [-] people with low morale remained. Even Cao Cao's foundation, Changyi, was captured by the Xuzhou army, and his family members did not know whether they were alive or dead. Could there be anything more miserable than this?

"The last general will lead the cavalry to look for the lord's family." Cao Chun volunteered.

Cao Cao said: "There is a saying that the family members cannot be harmed. I believe that Lu Bu will understand this truth."

"My lord, where are you going?" Xiahou Dun asked.

Cao Cao said: "Return to Dongjun for now."

Xiahou Dun clasped his fists and said, well, Cao Cao's decision must be reasonable. Besides, Cao Cao was the prefect of Dongjun before, and after he arrived in Dongjun, he might have a chance.

Yanzhou, Yuzhou, Xuzhou, and Yangzhou no longer have a place for Cao Cao. If you go to Jizhou to join Yuan Shao, it will be more difficult to do something. Besides, Yuan Shao's current situation is not very good. Cao Cao is thinking about returning to the east. Countermeasures after the county.

Chapter 172 Yuan Shu Angry

In the land of Dongjun, it is impossible to achieve greater development, Yuan Shu and Lu Bu will not let him go down in Yanzhou.

Liu Biao, shepherd of Jingzhou, has a good relationship with Yuan Shao, but he has a rift with Yuan Shu. If Cao Cao goes to Jingzhou, he doesn't need to worry about Yuan Shu.

The prosperity of Jingzhou is far from what Xuzhou can compare to. Temporarily relying on Liu Biao may not have the opportunity to make a comeback.

After making up his mind, Cao Cao immediately ordered the army to go to Dongjun.

Now that the Yanzhou army has failed in the process of fighting against Yuan Shu and Lu Bu, if they continue to stay in Yanzhou, there will be more troubles.

Just half a day after Cao Cao's army changed its route, some cavalry came from Changyi and described in detail what happened in Changyi.

When Cao Cao learned that the fall of Changyi was actually caused by Chen Gong, he gritted his teeth angrily. How much he trusted Chen Gong, he led the Yanzhou army to fight, and not only handed Changyi to Chen Gong, but also left his family behind. In the city, he did not expect Chen Gong to treat him like this.

"When I see Chen Gong in the future, I will definitely tear him into pieces." Xiahou Dun said bitterly.

Cao Cao said: "Go forward with all your strength."

After Lu Bu broke through Changyi, he did not send cavalry to pursue his family, which reassured Cao Cao a little. Given the situation in Changyi at that time, it would be difficult for his family to escape if there were cavalry chasing him.

After the news that Changyi was captured by Lv Bu spread among Cao's troops, the generals in the army panicked, and many soldiers took the opportunity to leave the army. They continued to follow Cao Cao's words, but they could not see the slightest hope.

Successive failures caused the soldiers in the army to lose their initial confidence in Cao Cao. The cruel reality made the soldiers understand that there is a big difference between the Xuzhou Army and the Yellow Turbans. strength of the army.

Once it fails, the previous efforts will become a thing of the past.

From time to time, soldiers in the army fled. Although the generals tried their best to restrain them, the effect was not very good.

After the Xuzhou army broke through Gaoping, the army immediately rushed to Changyi after a little reorganization, and Gao Shun led 2000 people to withdraw from Pengcheng.

Pengcheng is the foundation of Lu Bu. If Pengcheng is lost, the efforts of the Xuzhou army on the Yanzhou battlefield will be meaningless.

Although Commander Gao Shun is an infantry, it is one of the most elite troops in the Xuzhou Army. After being equipped with a hundred-refined weapon, the strength of the trapped camp soared wildly.

After the news came that the Xuzhou army had broken through Gaoping, captured Changyi, and defeated Cao's army, Prime Minister Ren Chengguo chose to join Lv Bu without hesitation.

After Lv Bu led the army, Prime Minister Ren Chengguo felt that the crisis was approaching. Lu State, which was close to Ren Chengguo, was approaching Rencheng State. With the current strength of Rencheng State, it was difficult to resist the edge of Xuzhou Army. Instead of this, it is better to directly take refuge in Lu Bu, which can still stabilize Ren Chengguo.

Chen Xin, the captain of the State of Lu, led an army of [-] to Ren Chengguo to take over the power of Ren Chengguo.

Xuzhou's army made a big move, and Lu Guo's action can be regarded as a credit.

Not only Ren Chengguo, but Bao Xin, Prime Minister of Jibei, directly gave up Jibei Kingdom after receiving the news of Cao Cao's failure, and took his family away from Yanzhou, a place of right and wrong. Do.

The reason why Cao Cao was able to hold the power in Yanzhou was that Bao Xin put in a lot of effort, but Cao Cao failed to keep Yanzhou.

According to Lu Bu's character, how could he let him go easily.

Bao Xin abandoned the Jibei Kingdom and fled. The officials of the Jibei Kingdom lost the confidence to resist and immediately chose to surrender.

After Zhang Liao sent a thousand troops to garrison Jibei Kingdom, they came to Dongping Kingdom. This was when the Xuzhou Army was harvesting on the Yanzhou battlefield. Occupying more cities would be of greater benefit to the Xuzhou Army.

The situation in Yanzhou is turbulent because of Cao Cao's defeat. Will there be a conflict between Lu Bu and Yuan Shu on the land of Yanzhou?

The reason why Yanzhou fell into the current situation is precisely because Lu Bu led an army to defeat Cao Cao and seize Changyi.

How could Cao Cao let Lu Bu be so relaxed? While leading the army to Dongjun, he conveyed the order to retreat to Cao Ren.

Yuan Shu is definitely not reconciled that this action is only to occupy Chenliu and Jiyin, and there may be conflicts with Lu Bu, and Cao Cao will have a chance to breathe in Dongjun.

Just as Cao Cao expected, when Yuan Shu heard the news that Lu Bu had captured Changyi under the support of Chen Gong, he was furious. In order to capture Yanzhou, Yuan Shu paid a price of more than [-] people. Cao Ren's desperate resistance in Dingtao City, Inflicted considerable trauma on Yuan Shu's army.

Now, it is the Xuzhou army led by Lu Bu who has benefited the most. It will not be easy for anyone to put such a thing on.

The capture of Yanzhou was of great significance to Yuan Shu. In Yuan Shu's view, Xuzhou sent troops to make the process of capturing Yanzhou smoother. Fortunately, the Xuzhou army, which was originally a foil, occupied Changyi.

"Little Lu Bu, how dare you take Changyi." Yuan Shu said angrily.

Ji Ling came out and said: "My lord, the last general requests to lead the army to Changyi and kill Lu Bu."

The rest of the generals in the tent called for the battle one after another. Lu Bu was famous outside, but they didn't see it with their own eyes. Defeating Lu Bu was also their chance to become famous.

Yang Hong persuaded: "My lord and Marquis Wen came to Yanzhou to calm the turmoil in Yanzhou, and my lord and Marquis Wen are allies, so why not send envoys to ask for Changyi."

Yuan Shu snorted coldly, "After Lu Bu occupied Changyi, how could he obediently give up Changyi?"

"Marquis Wen also has counselors to help him, if Marquis Wen is unwilling to give up Changyi at this time, he will bear the anger of the lord." Yang Hong said.

"Who is willing to go to Changyi?" Yuan Shu suppressed his anger and asked.

The attack on Dingtao had cost Yuan Shu a lot, and what he wanted to see most was if he could get Changyi without bloodshed.

"The subordinates are willing to go." Engagement Han Yin said.

"It's a great achievement to take Changyi from Lv Bu's hands. I have already ordered Lei Bo and Chen Lan to lead tens of thousands of people to garrison Peiguo," Yuan Shu said.

"Understanding." Han Yin cupped his hands.

Compared with Xuzhou's army, Yuan Shu is stronger, and this is where Han Yin's confidence lies. Even if Lu Bu is fierce, he dares to attack Yuan Shu.

"If Lu Bu refuses to hand over Changyi, don't blame Benhou's subordinates for being ruthless." Yuan Shu said solemnly.

Yang Hong said: "Cao Cao retreated to Dongjun, why don't you send troops and horses to pursue the victory?"

"Cao Cao is nothing to worry about. After I capture Yanzhou, it won't be too late to deal with him." Yuan Shu said disdainfully.

After Cao Cao lost Changyi, Yuan Shu lost interest in Cao Cao. His main focus was on the ownership of Changyi and seizing the land of Yanzhou.

Chapter 173 Yuan Shu messenger

Yang Hong sighed secretly, and stopped persuading, Yuan Shu's mind was already on Changyi, if Yuan Shu was the one who captured Changyi this time, Yuan Shu might drive Cao Cao out of Yanzhou completely.

Lu Bu's actions on the Yanzhou battlefield made Yang Hong feel a little uneasy. Lu Bu is a general, why did he use all kinds of tricks on the Yanzhou battlefield.

"My lord, don't underestimate Lu Buye." Yang Hong said in a low voice.

Yuan Shu dissatisfied: "Could it be that in Chang Shi's opinion, Ben Hou is no more than a mere martial artist?"

"Lü Bu led the Xuzhou army to the Yanzhou battlefield. At one time, Cao Cao lost his troops and lost his generals. There must be resourceful people under his command to help him."

Yuan Shu said: "It's just a bit of luck. If Cao Ren dared to go out of the city and fight this Marquis to the death, Ben Marquis would have already captured Dingtao."

After occupying Changyi, Lv Bu followed Chen Gong's suggestion and ordered the counties and counties of Yanzhou with the seal of the prefecture. Does the Xuzhou Army still have the strength to resist?

Lu Bu was overjoyed by the continuous good news. He originally thought that there would be a lot of trouble in pacifying Yanzhou counties, but he didn't expect the officials of the counties and counties to be so knowledgeable. After seeing the strength of the Xuzhou army, they directly chose to join him.

It is naturally the best not to use soldiers and horses.

Yanzhou has gone through a lot of turmoil. Although Cao Cao defeated the Qingzhou Yellow Turbans, there are still many Yellow Turbans fleeing in Yanzhou. These need to be resolved. After stabilizing Yanzhou, Lu Bu's strength can be greatly improved. Before that, But it requires a lot of effort.

Not to mention anything else, there are more than ten thousand Yellow Turban prisoners in Changyi alone.

These Yellow Turban captives were actually an important basis for Cao Cao to fight against the Xuzhou Army and Yuan Shu in Yanzhou. Cao Cao's strategy of stabilizing Yanzhou based on the Yellow Turbans was clever.

Once Cao Cao is allowed to succeed, the situation in Yanzhou may soon be stabilized for Cao Cao, and Cao Cao, who occupies the land of Yanzhou, will become a huge threat.

Today, that threat has been eliminated.

"My lord, news came from the scouts that after Cao Cao withdrew his army, he returned to Dongjun. It is likely that he will use Dongjun as his foundation to fight against our army." Chen Gong said.

Lu Bu nodded and said, "After understanding the matter with Yuan Shu, I will take care of Cao Cao."

"Marquis Wen, Yuan Shu came here with tens of thousands of troops. He lost troops and lost generals in Dingtao, but now he captured Dingtao for the Xuzhou army. Yuan Shu might send troops to attack Changyi out of embarrassment," Guo Jia said.

Cao Xing shouted: "Xuzhou's army is elite, why are you afraid of Yuan Shu?"

The victory on the Yanzhou battlefield has made the morale of the Xuzhou army unprecedentedly high. Whether they are recruits or veterans, what they need is the encouragement of victory.

Victory will cheer them up even more, and they need more victories.

The generals in the army were filled with righteous indignation, as if they were about to send troops to face Yuan Shu.

Lu Bu waved his hand and said, "Yuan Shu is powerful, and now he has even sent Lei Bo and Chen Lan to garrison Peiguo, intending to threaten Pengcheng. Besides, if our army goes to war with Yuan Shu, it will make the princes of the world laugh."

Guo Jia and Chen Gong nodded secretly when they heard the words. After winning the battle of Yanzhou, Lu Bu did not lose his head. Yuan Shu is powerful. If he had a stalemate with Yuan Shu at this time, it would not benefit Lu Bu at all.

With the influence of the Yuan family, once Lu Bu was at a disadvantage in the battle, it was likely to bring about the rebellion of Yanzhou officials.

It is most appropriate to appease Yuan Shu as much as possible.

"However, if Yuan Shu attacks this Marquis, the Xuzhou army under this Marquis will not be afraid." Lu Bu said solemnly.

The generals in the field were shocked when they heard the words. This is their general, who has never been afraid of war.

"Marquis Wen, there is news from the scouts that Yuan Shu sent an envoy, only ten miles away from Changyi." After Guo Jia got the news, he hurriedly reported.

Lu Bu said: "The matter of receiving Yuan Shu's envoys is left to Feng Xiao. If Yuan Shu has excessive requests, there is no need to agree to them. However, Cao Cao is currently occupying Dongjun, so he can guide Yuan Shu to attack Dongjun."

"I understand the humble job." Guo Jia cupped his hands.

Changyi and even the whole of Yanzhou, the fighting has stopped on the surface, but people are panicking. They don't know what will happen next. It seems that Lu Bu has taken a lot of advantage in this battle. Will Yuan Shu agree? .

Lv Bu has a great reputation on the battlefield. Yuan Shu is not a generation of Yi. The descendants of the Yuan family, the four generations and three princes, are the most powerful princes in the world today. Once the two go to war, Yanzhou will surely fall into the flames of war again. The Yanzhou family is also a big challenge. In such a confrontation, failing to make the right choice may result in the decline of the family. No official wants the family to decline.

The turmoil in the city and the repeated wars have a great impact on the family. Only when the city is stable can the family develop calmly. Yanzhou has experienced too much turmoil. If it can be stabilized in the hands of Lu Bu or Yuan Shu, it will be a great deal for the family. Also a nice thing.

It's just that they are more inclined to rely on Yuan Shu than Lu Bu.

At the beginning, Lu Bu entered Xuzhou with a tyrannical attitude. The successive victories allowed Lu Bu to gain a firm foothold in Xuzhou. Liu Dai paid a price for this. Now that Lu Bu has come to Yanzhou, will he firmly occupy Yanzhou like Xuzhou? , if this is the case, officials in Yanzhou must be more cautious when choosing.

Although living under Lu Bu's rule would be scary, it was still a choice, and now he chose to betray Lu Bu. As far as Lu Bu knew, even if their family was strong, would they be able to stop the wolf-like Xuzhou army?

Any choice that can affect the family, the officials of the family will be more cautious.

Changyi City, which appears to be stable on the surface, is secretly surging.

The news about the city of Changyi continued to reach Lu Bu.

After Lu Bu stabilized Xuzhou, he started to deal with matters in Yanzhou, and set up an intelligence organization in Yanzhou to inquire about news about Yanzhou.

Mu Ji, the son of the Mu family, is a man of means. After opening a restaurant in Yanzhou, relying on Xuzhou's provision of fairy jade, the restaurant business flourished, and he also had many contacts with various families in the city. It is the children of the aristocratic family, when interacting with the people of the aristocratic family, there is no more barriers.

Of course, Muji's status as a businessman will still make many descendants of aristocratic families secretly despise him. A merchant is the bottom of this era, and proud descendants of aristocratic families are unwilling to choose to do business.

Chapter 174 Is To Deter Marquis Wen

The restaurant is just a cover for Xuzhou to secretly inquire about information. Relying on the restaurant, the situation of Yanzhou can be transmitted. After collecting these information, the information obtained is still very useful.

Now is the time for Yanzhou's intelligence organization to play a role.

As the person in charge of intelligence, Guo Jia was also slightly surprised after receiving so much news about Changyi and other counties. Only then did he know that Lu Bu had already made arrangements in Yanzhou.

Outsiders think that Lu Bu is a reckless warrior, who would have thought that under the brutality, there is such a means.

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