Uncle, please help the Han family

Chen Gong was just about to explain, but before he could speak, he began to sob, looking fragile and childish.

"You'd better cry first and then talk."

Seeing the other party like this, Tao Qian sighed softly, then just like this, quietly waited for Chen Gong, and explained kindly: "I'm not going to die right now, don't worry, I still have time some."

"...um, um, thank you!"

Chen Gong nodded in understanding, then wiped his tears with the back of his hand, trying his best to restrain his emotions.

After spending about a minute to adjust her state, she opened her mouth and explained to Tao Qian: "It's like this. It was a very normal defense today. The attacking Cao Jun seemed to have relaxed his vigilance because no one was harassing him yesterday, and he didn't set up defenses outside. When Xiangguo saw this, he sent cavalry to help in the battle. When I saw this, I also opened the city gate, released our 1 soldiers, and joined Xiangguo in attacking Cao's army back and forth. Just as our army was out of the city to fight with Cao's army , Cao Cao suddenly took out the magic weapon, yes, it was the Chiwu magic weapon, and instantly summoned a huge "palace", four walls of light fell from the sky, shutting all our troops inside. And this space, if Without Cao Cao's release, no matter what, we can't break through from the inside, and we can't smash it from the outside. Then, then... Our [-] troops were defeated by Cao Cao's army and her three oranges within half an hour. The generals... are all wiped out."

When the word "destroyed" was mentioned, Chen Gong lowered his head, speechless to Tao Qian.

"There is nothing wrong with coping like this."

But Tao Qian did not struggle with sending troops. On the contrary, he said rationally: "What Liu Yu hates most is the lazy coalition army. If we just shoot arrows on the top of the city when he comes to help, he will definitely blame him. My, this happened when the princes of the [-]th Route were begging for Dong. But it was another group of people who were scolded at that time, a group of princes who were insulted by Liu Yu with the word 'waste'."

Anyone who knows Liu Yu knows that he is very easy to get angry.

And the reason for his anger is very simple - it doesn't go his way.

Logically speaking, there is no affiliation relationship among the princes of the Eighteenth Route, only an alliance relationship, but Liu Yu just likes to be the boss and order the other princes as an officer.

Of course, his confidence comes from his strength and achievements.

"I..." Chen Gong was even a little embarrassed by Tao Qian's 'comfort', so he added leisurely, "When I sent troops, Mr. Tao stopped me. He told me not to send so many troops. People. If it's to show Xiangguo's attitude, I... I also think five thousand is enough."

If you lose 5000 people, the defenders will only lose a quarter, which is not a fatal injury.

And 1 people are exactly half of them.

After any army is reduced by more than half, its combat effectiveness cannot be maintained, and it is not half of the original at all, but [-]% or less.

After all, the number and strength of the army have never been proportional to the standard.

In a head-on confrontation, 500 people can fight 1000 people, and it may be able to last for a few hours, but 250 people can fight 1000 people, and it is difficult to last for half an hour.

"It doesn't matter much." Tao Qian waved his hand and said indifferently, "This matter is not a problem in command, but no one thought that Cao Cao could use Chiwu. Moreover, he fought in Yanzhou. After such a long time, she was able to resist not using it, and instead used this kind of power on us for the first time."

"Tao Gong." Chen Gong corrected, "I think Cao Cao's power should be used to deal with Xiangguo Liu Yu."

"Well, it's just that we are too unlucky. In order to quickly open up the situation, Cao Cao chose to use us to operate."

Tao Qian still knew how much his Xuzhou army was worth. Cao Cao was able to bear it for so long, which showed that she wanted to get a big one with this artifact.

For example, when the two armies were at war, Gongsun Zan was suddenly framed in the same cube space as the 'Palace' to kill Liu Yu's favorite general.

But the battle in Xiapi made this guy irritable, so the ten thousand soldiers became a stepping stone for her magic weapon to be born.

"Cao Cao's strength... is much stronger than ours, and it also exceeded my expectations."

Thinking of this, Chen Gong still felt a little unbelievable.

Unexpectedly, in just over half a year, Cao Cao developed into a prince of this level.

It can be said that when hundreds of thousands of princes fought for the artifact, she was the only one who won, and all the others lost.

And Cao Cao also got a piece of land ravaged by the plague.

Although the population of Yanzhou has dropped by more than half, the land has been barren by more than half, and its productivity has been cut in half, but it is a big state in the Central Plains after all, and the base is there. Even if it is injured like this, it can still surpass Youzhou.

Chapter 388 Crazy Move Her Mother’s Things Home

Coupled with Cao Cao's militaristic style, in this area, there is really no prince's army that can compare with it.

A tiger-wolf master with four artifacts would be unstoppable even without Chen Gong's 'wrong' decision-making.

"Then Xiangguo..." Tao Qian stared at Chen Gong and said with a serious expression, "What's your attitude?"

"This... attitude must be good." Speaking of this, Chen Gong also felt a little guilty, and said in a low voice, "However, with such a huge gap in strength, if the prime minister abandons us... it is not impossible."

It should be said that it is possible, completely possible.

"Then is there any way to make Xiangguo not give up on us?"

As a wise politician, Tao Qian is not pedantic, he is even very enlightened, and the most notable is the two words - pattern.

Chen Gong lost, and lost [-] good soldiers.

However, at this time, who would be able to defend Xiapi City?

nobody.

As the state shepherd of Xuzhou, Tao Qian couldn't possibly be unaware of his subordinates.

These people can sit and talk, but it is absolutely impossible to form troops and attack cities and land.

You don't have this ability, you know?

Therefore, instead of judging Chen Gong at this time, it is better to tolerate the other party with an open mind as much as possible, and let her guard the city for herself with guilt.

Isn't Tao Qian sad to lose [-] soldiers?

He is sadder than anyone else, because this is his important property.

However, at this time, it is useless to be sad, the pain is childish, and the fear is inappropriate. The only way out is to die and survive.

And where is the only way out?

Look outside the city.

"This...we have to fight for it." Regarding Tao Qian's words, Chen Gong thought for a while, and then replied solemnly, "It is important to ask the Prime Minister for help, and to obtain the other party's pity and sympathy, but what is more necessary is to send a An envoy clarified to Xiangguo the importance of Xiapi City and expressed our determination, so that we can have a chance."

As long as Liu Yu is involved in this matter and the other party realizes the strategic significance of Xuzhou, there is hope to retain the reinforcements.

If you just beg and say something like 'I gave you an artifact, you must help me', that is the most stupid and narrow-minded act of committing suicide.

"Then this envoy..." We had a good conversation before, but when it came to this point, Tao Qian suddenly became a little sensitive, and couldn't help asking tentatively, "What can you do, sir?"

"No, no, I absolutely can't do anything."

Chen Gong shook his head, and resolutely refused: "I said that I will live and die with Xiapi City, if I leave at this time, even if it is justified... In short, please ask Tao Gong to send a reliable, qualified Lobbyist. As for what to say, I can help you as an adviser.”

Chen Gong knew that he had such an ability, but no matter how innocent he was at this time, the swordsman might show up the next moment.

Before he could leave the city, his head fell to the ground.

Tao Gong is indeed a generous person, but he is not wronged. He believes that the reason for his desperation is more because he has no way out, rather than because he really doesn't have the slightest guard against himself.

"Well, this candidate...let me think about it."

Tao Qian nodded, and began to think about who should be let out of the city. His first thought was Chen Deng and Chen Yuanlong.

But this person is so hostile to Chen Gong, it would be very difficult to let him go out of the city.

Hey, I have been running business in Xuzhou for a few years, and at this time, there is no one available?

"By the way." Chen Gong thought of something, so he seriously suggested to Tao Qian, "Xiangguo's army is rushing here with light cavalry, and lacks supplies. Although our arrows are limited and the demand is great, but... ...I still have to give some of it to them. After all, this light cavalry is precious, and it is impossible to use it to charge the battle. If Xiangguo doesn't have arrows, I'm afraid...I'm afraid I won't be able to properly restrain me."

Chen Gong is very cautious when speaking now, because from her standpoint, asking Tao Qian for something to give to Liu Yu is like a wife moving things from her mother's house to her husband's house, an obvious act of elbowing out.

What's more, Chen Gong now belongs to a bride who is not yet married...

It's too early.

"This is fine." Tao Qian didn't even think about it, and agreed quite easily, "Our treasury is still very full of arrows, which can last at least a month and a half, and you can give it to Xiangguo for half a month. , as long as we hold on for a month, then Cao Cao will definitely retreat."

Why?

Because Cao Cao can't afford it either.

Guan Yu, Sun Ce, Ju Yi, these three generals with artifacts are attacking her Yanzhou, the pressure on Yu Jin's generals is no less than that of Xiapi himself.

It's just that there is a wide and rapid Yellow River over there that can be used as a line of defense, and the number of ships in Liu Yu's army is quite limited, so the pressure is slower than his own.

However, this delay is only five to seven days at most. After these few days have passed, will those people really be able to guard Guan Yu?

Tao Qian participated in the Eighteenth Route Princes' Meeting to discuss Dong, and he saw with his own eyes the heroic demeanor of Liu Yu's Zhang Fei and Guan Yu when they were fighting.

That man was the number one general in the world, Lu Bu, but under the siege of the second general, he could only flee.

Can Yu Jin stand up to Lu Bu?

Can the troops left behind by Cao Cao be compared with the strongest Xiliang Bingzhou iron cavalry?

Time, for both sides, is all about time.

And whoever gets this time will be able to win the final victory.

"Then, if I still regard you as the main general in charge of defending the city." Tao Qian stared at Chen Gong and asked solemnly, "This Xiapi, can you still defend it?"

"Tao Gong trusts me so much, and I am determined to live up to Tao Gong's expectations." Chen Gong nodded and promised earnestly, "More than three days, within five days, this is the limit I can stick to."

"It's too short, it's too short." Tao Qian was immediately overwhelmed by pessimism after hearing this number, and said with a sigh, "It would be great if it could be longer."

"Longer...not anymore."

Chen Gong didn't want to lie, but she had strength in her chest, so she added with difficulty: "The three to five days I mentioned is based on the premise that Xiangguo will not participate at all. But if Xiangguo is still outside the city, then we will The time that can be given is... ten to fifteen days."

"This time...it's not bad."

After Tao Qian thought about it in his heart, he nodded slightly.

Fifteen days is a promising time point, because this is the time when Guan Yu and the others can achieve the fastest results.

"Then, for things outside of this battlefield... please ask Mr. Tao to help me carry it."

Speaking of this, Chen Gong knelt down, put his hands on the ground, prostrated himself, and bowed gratefully.

"I can't control the words of Chen Deng and the others, but I will help you defend your position as the commander-in-chief against all odds."

Lowering his head and looking at the girl in front of him, Tao Qian didn't have any feelings for her at first, but at this moment, because of fate, he had a little more hope for her, and his tone became kind: "You just let go and do it. "

"Well, I will definitely do my best!" Chen Gong originally wanted to use Tao Qian as a backer to take revenge on Cao Cao, but at this moment he had no choice but to regard Tao Qian as a respectable old man, "You, please take care."

After the two encouraged and thanked each other, the conversation ended, and Chen Gong was about to leave.

However, at this moment, the guard in charge of guarding the gate rushed over and hurriedly reported: "My lord! Xiangguo sent someone to the city!"

"People from Xiangguo?!" Hearing this, Chen Gong's eyes lit up, and he was overjoyed and said, "Hurry up and arrange for them to rest, I'll see you right away!"

"No, Xiangguo's people..." The guard hesitated for a while, and then said falteringly, "Xiangguo's people said they want to see... see..."

"See what? Say it quickly."

Tao Qian was a little impatient with this person, and urged him.

"See... see Tao Qian."

Seeing that the lord was not happy, the guard had to report immediately.

"Bold!" At this moment, as Tao Qian's loyal supporter, Chen Gong couldn't bear this kind of thing, so he yelled loudly, "How dare you call the envoy's name directly, don't you want to live?!"

"No, it's not." Seeing this, the guard quickly shook his head and explained in a panic, "This, it means to come here, he said... just let me tell my lord like this, and also said that tonight I hope it will be three human conversation."

"A meeting between the three of you?" Tao Qian was puzzled, because he was already too sick to move, who could have the heart to let an old man work at night.

"What else did that person say?" Chen Gong frowned slightly, and continued to ask.

"He says……"

Swallowing a mouthful of saliva, the guard said cautiously: "He asked me to say hello to the lord, and said..."

"Say it!"

Tao Qian was really annoyed by this little idiot, and said excitedly.

"He says……"

Intimidated by Tao Qian's majesty, the guard did not dare to neglect, and quickly said: "Tao Qian, long time no see, are you in good health?"

Chapter 389 Xiangguo Takes You Again

A man who dares to call himself by his first name.

A person who told him he hadn't seen him for a long time.

That is, does the person know himself?

However, everyone who knows me must at least call Tao Gongzu in person.