Reborn in the Three Kingdoms, I stole Liu Bei's uncle

Puyang City, Tian family.

Lu Bu looked at the trembling Tian family members with a cold gaze, and his eyes revealed endless murderous intent.

Although he won this battle, it can only be called a pyrrhic victory.

If Gao Shun had not led the Xianzhen Camp to break out in time, he would probably have been driven out of Puyang by Cao Cao.

And the culprit behind all this is the Tian family in front of him.

"Kill, leave no one behind."

Five cold words slowly came out of Lu Bu's mouth.

The soldiers behind him rushed forward and killed, killing mercilessly.

The screams continued, and after a short while, everything returned to calm.

Lu Bu looked around, his eyes still cold.

"This is what happens to anyone who secretly communicates with Cao Cao."

After saying this, Lu Bu turned and left.

He believed that this news would be heard by the Puyang aristocratic families as soon as possible tomorrow.

In the future, they will definitely behave themselves and not dare to cause any trouble for themselves.

Lu Bu knew these deeply rooted aristocratic families very well. Although they all looked arrogant, once he raised his butcher knife, they would show their true colors.

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Cao Cao was very depressed. He thought that with the support of the Tian family, there would be no suspense in capturing Puyang City. However, what he did not expect was that Gao Shun actually returned to Lu Bu, which made Cao Cao very confused.

Which ruler would not be pleased to see a brave and resourceful general like Gao Shun? How could Emperor Liu give him up so easily?

Now they have lost the battle and their food is almost exhausted.

If Xun Yu had not brought people to deliver food, they would have been completely out of food by now.

"My lord, I have been gathering food for many days and have only managed to collect this much." Xun Yu pointed to the food behind him and said with a serious expression.

"I know the current situation in Yanzhou. Wen Ruo has worked hard."

"My lord, we must make a decision on Yanzhou as soon as possible. Once the army runs out of food, it will be a devastating blow to us."

"I have sent people to borrow grain from Yuan Benchu, and there will be results in the next two days."

Xun Yu nodded, and then spoke to Cao Cao for a few more words before saying goodbye and leaving.

He had to go back to defend the three cities of Juancheng, Dong'a and Fanxian. Although the situation in Yanzhou was chaotic now, these three cities still clearly supported Cao Cao.

After Xun Yu left, Cao Cao looked at the limited amount of food and sighed slightly in his heart.

Although all resources have been mobilized, the food mobilized still cannot support the army for too long.

If they fail to capture Puyang City, or find food, the final result will still be defeat.

Now he can only place his hopes on Yuan Shao.

Jizhou is rich, and as long as Yuan Shao wants to help himself, he can just take out some food to help him get through the difficulties.

While Cao Cao was deep in thought, a soldier came running over quickly.

"My Lord, this is a letter from Jizhou."

Cao Cao, who was originally a little depressed, instantly perked up after hearing the news.

Yuan Benchu ​​agreed to lend the grain. When he saw the reply to the letter so promptly, he thought subconsciously.

Cao Cao opened the letter and saw familiar handwriting.

He looked at it carefully and could no longer hide the disappointment in his eyes.

Yuan Shao refused his request to borrow grain.

Yuan Shao's meaning was very clear. There was no shortage of food in Jizhou, but the journey was too long and bandits were rampant, making it difficult to deliver large amounts of food here.

Although he did not lend him food, Yuan Shao warmly invited Cao Cao to Yecheng to work with him on great undertakings.

Working together for great things? As Cao Cao read these four words, the image of Yuan Shao became clearer and clearer in his mind.

Cao Cao had known Yuan Benchu ​​since childhood. He was a magnanimous and handsome man, a rare talent of that era.

Now he controls three states and is extremely powerful, making him the most powerful prince in the world.

When you are desperate and have run out of food, it is a good choice to seek refuge with this person.

Cao Cao was somewhat tempted, but to be honest, he didn't have many options left.

Cheng Yu came to Cao Cao's side without knowing when. Cao Cao told him his thoughts.

The faint smile on Cheng Yu's face froze instantly.

"From what the Lord said, are you planning to go north to Yecheng and form an alliance with Yuan Benchu?"

"To be honest, Zhongde, that's exactly what I meant."

Cheng Yu took two steps forward slowly, bowed and advised: "My Lord, I think you are afraid of what is happening, otherwise why would you be so inconsiderate?

Yuan Benchu ​​controls the three states of Ji, Qing, and Bing, and has always had the ambition to conquer the world. Unfortunately, he lacks wisdom and strategy, and it is impossible for him to accomplish such a great feat. Can the lord really be willing to work under such people?

My lord, you are a hero of the time, with the power of a dragon and a tiger and lofty ambitions. How can you submit to others like Han Xin and Peng Yue?

Now Yanzhou is in ruins and the war situation is difficult, but the lord still has three cities to defend and tens of thousands of soldiers who can fight.

My lord, you have me, Wen Ruo, and Zhi Cai to assist you in literature, and Cao Ren, Xiahou Dun, Dian Wei and others to assist you in military affairs. As long as we capture Puyang City, we will completely seize the initiative in Yanzhou. When the time comes, you can collect the soldiers in the city and use them. Even the cause of hegemony can be achieved. Please consider it carefully."

Cao Cao's face was gloomy and uncertain, and these words touched his heart.

Yes, what Zhongde said makes sense. With my personality and ambitions, even if I surrender to Yuan Benchu, I would probably not be able to feel at ease. In this case, I might as well give it another try.

"What Zhongde said is very much in line with my thoughts. But you also know the current situation in the army. Although Wenruo has delivered some food, it can only support the army for ten days. If we cannot capture Puyang within ten days, the food will run out and the soldiers will surely flee. This is what I am most worried about."

"My lord, Lu Bu slaughtered all the members of the Tian family in one night. This may seem to be able to shock the noble families, but in fact it will not only have no effect, but will also backfire."

"How can the noble families in the city not be afraid of Lu Bu's iron-blooded policy?"

“Far from being intimidated, it will provoke them to resist even more fiercely.

Aristocratic families are deeply rooted and have lasted for hundreds of years. How could someone like Lu Bu understand them? Although each family seems independent of each other, their interests are actually intertwined.

Over the years, they had entered into numerous marriages for the sake of family status and interests. Their relationship had long been entangled. Whether in name or in reality, they were blood relatives.

My Lord, rest assured, they will not watch the Tian family die like this. I believe it won’t be long before they take action.”

Cao Cao also understood the reason, but he was still a little worried.

"Zhongde is right, but you should also know that the issue of military rations cannot be delayed. If this really happens, and if it is delayed for too long, we simply cannot afford it."

There was a cold flash in Cheng Yu's eyes.

"Don't worry, my lord. I will take care of the military rations."