We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

Tao Qian sighed. He was still somewhat resentful about Cao Cao's attack on Xuzhou.

It is clear that his father's reasons cannot be blamed on himself.

He had suffered an unparalleled disaster.

But now, Tao Qian has looked away.

Perhaps when a person reaches his destiny, after experiencing this serious illness, certain things can be seen more clearly in an instant.

The Han Dynasty is in danger and there are many princes. This is a sign of the general trend of the world changing.

In troubled times, it is not that simple to survive alone.

Xuzhou is located in the Central Plains, a must-have place for all the princes in the world.

His idea of ​​preserving Xuzhou was simply unrealistic.

Whether it's Cao Cao, Yuan Shu, or Yuan Shao.

These people all covet Xuzhou.

However, at the moment, Er Yuan has no time to be distracted, and Cao Cao is just taking advantage of it.

In the final analysis, his father's incident was just an excuse to target Xuzhou.

And this excuse was also given to him by Xuzhou.

After talking to Cao Bao for a while, Tao Qian already felt a little tired.

The energy in him was gone.

It probably won't last much longer.

The only thing that can be pinned at the moment is that after Liu Bei succeeds Xuzhou, he will treat Xuzhou as he wants.

Just when Tao Qian was about to lie down and rest again, a messenger suddenly came from outside to report.

After hearing the news, Tao Qianqiang, despite his fatigue, recruited the messengers again.

After the messenger came in, he saluted Tao Qian and then spoke.

"Envoy, there is an envoy coming from outside the city, saying that his master Lu Bu also wants to help you!"

Lu Bu?

Upon hearing the news, Tao Qian was stunned.

Cao Bao on the side reacted immediately.

Who is Lu Bu?

That was a thunderous presence among the entire Han Dynasty. How could Cao Bao not have heard of it.

At this moment, Cao Bao was a little surprised when he heard that Lu Bu suddenly appeared outside Xuzhou.

He glanced at Tao Qian subconsciously, and Tao Qian in front of him was also frowning.

"Where is the messenger?"

"Return to the envoy, the other party is in the post house now!"

See you or not?

Tao Qian's eyes narrowed, and he felt a little sleepy all over his body.

Lu Bu appeared outside Xuzhou. Although this news was a bit unexpected, Tao Qian quickly understood it.

The Yanzhou rebellion was caused by Lu Bu.

Now that Cao Cao has put down the internal troubles in Yanzhou, it makes sense that Lu Bu appears outside Xuzhou.

The other party is here to help me, is there no place to go?

Tao Qian thought about it for a while. Lu Bu's appearance in Xuzhou could not be said to be good or bad.

He glanced at Cao Bao, who seemed to understand something and turned to look at Tao Qian.

"Your Majesty, Lu Bu is here to help Xuzhou, we can't refuse him!"

Cao Bao thought very simply. Tao Qian had asked various princes for help because Cao Cao attacked Xuzhou.

Now Lu Bu came to help with an excuse, and the reason was naturally not that simple.

But the appearance of such a person in Xuzhou is not a bad thing in Cao Bao's view.

Lu Bu hated Cao Cao, and Cao Cao was now attacking Xuzhou.

Naturally, it is impossible for the entire Xuzhou to surrender to Cao Cao like this. Now that Lu Bu is invited in, it is not a bad thing.

"Lu Bu!"

Tao Qian murmured at the corner of his mouth.

Now that Lu Bu has arrived in Xuzhou, the reason may be that the other party has been invaded by Cao Cao and has no place to go.

On the other hand, he may also have taken a fancy to Xuzhou.

but!

He, Tao Qian, was already about to die, so he had nothing to fear.

Now that Lu Bu is here, let the other party come!

Liu Bei has been reluctant to take over Xuzhou's position. After Lu Bu appears in Xuzhou, his attitude may change.

Lu Bu was naturally incomparable to Liu Bei in Tao Qian's eyes.

But he, Tao Qian, has always asked Liu Bei to take over as Xuzhou Mu, but the other party has repeatedly pushed back. Now, he, Tao Qian, wants to put some pressure on Liu Bei.

"Forget it if we meet!"

"Inform the other party's envoy that Xuzhou is willing to accept Lu Bu. Let me think about it and let Lu Bu live in Pengcheng for the time being!"

After informing the messenger, Tao Qian said nothing more.

Cao Bao on the side nodded. With Lu Bu's arrival in Xuzhou, the situation in Xuzhou would naturally be a little more variable.

Pengcheng, Xiapi, and Tancheng were at odds with each other, and it would be helpful to fight against Cao's army.

…

"Lu Bu?"

Within the Chen Mansion in Tancheng.

After learning that Tao Qian accepted Lu Bu into Xuzhou, Chen and his son were somewhat surprised.

Although Lu Bu is famous, his current situation is like that of a lost dog.

After leaving Chang'an at the beginning, Lu Bu served under the Yuan brothers one after another, and then became involved with Zhang Yang.

In the previous Yanzhou Incident, Lu Bu's role was even more obvious.

This time, this person transferred to Xuzhou again.

This time, it really looks like a bereaved dog with nowhere to go.

However, this dog is also a ferocious beast.

A beast that no one in the world can ignore.

"Although Lu Bu is very brave, he is just a man!"

Chen Deng commented that in his opinion, Lu Bu's role in the previous incident in Yanzhou was obvious.

But it is obvious that this person is just a knife used by Chen Gong and Zhang Miao.

But he didn't know this knife.

Such people are the simplest, and can make them feel happy with just a few words.

Not a threat.

"Yuanlong, do you want to inform Cao Ren about Lu Bu's arrival?"

During this time, Chen had already contacted Cao Ren, and the correspondence between them was extremely close.

The Chen family and some of the noble families in Xuzhou had already expressed their willingness to welcome Cao Cao to take control of Xuzhou during their contacts with Cao Ren.

The two parties are now extremely ambiguous.

"Mention it!"

Chen Deng thought for a while and said casually.

It won't be long before everyone knows about Lu Bu's entry into Xuzhou, and Cao Ying will naturally know about it too.

There is no need to hide this matter.

As Chen Deng finished speaking, Chen Gui also nodded.

"However, although this man is just a useless man, the soldiers he brings under his command should not be underestimated!"

With Lu Bu's arrival, Xuzhou finally gained more power.

The situation in Xuzhou, which was originally complicated, naturally became an additional variable with the arrival of Lu Bu.

…

Xiapi.

Naturally, the three Liu Bei brothers knew about Lu Bu's troops stationed in Pengcheng immediately.

Liu Bei was somewhat surprised to learn that Lu Bu had actually come to Xuzhou.

In front of Hulao Pass, the three brothers became famous all over the world precisely because of their fight with Lu Bu.

And Lu Bu later killed Dong Zhuo, which eliminated a scourge for the world.

Liu Bei had to admit the courage of this man.

After hearing the news that Lu Bu had entered Xuzhou, Guan Yu subconsciously put down the bamboo slips in his hand, and his originally squinted Danfeng eyes opened slightly.

Guan Yu attaches great importance to Lu Bu.

Since the battle of Hulao Pass, Guan Yu has never slacked off, always thinking about waiting to meet Lu Bu again.

To the point where you can have a good contest.

Now, there is a chance.

However, just after this thought came up, a figure suddenly appeared in Guan Yu's mind for some reason.

That was the scene outside Dongping City.

The figure held a golden spear in his hand, with a black silhouette under his crotch. Just one blow made the long knife in his hand tremble slightly.

There is no way to stop it.

There's no way to fight it!

Can't win!

That was the only thought that came to Guan Yu's mind at that time.

Now, with the arrival of Lu Bu, the memory that suddenly appeared in his mind made Guan Yu suddenly stunned.

After fighting Xi Yu, he realized how powerful that feeling of powerlessness was.

Now, he already has a very clear understanding.

Lu Bu, he might still have a chance to catch up, but that person, he can no longer see how high he stands!

"Hmph, that guy Lu Bu is here too!"

"What's he doing in Xuzhou?"

Zhang Fei was a little puzzled, but he was not inferior to Lu Bu at all. At Hulao Pass, he fought against Lu Bu, although he was somewhat defeated.

But at that time, his strength had not yet fully grown, so it was normal for him to be a little weaker than Lu Bu.

Now, even if he faced Lu Bu, he didn't have the slightest fear. On the contrary, the fighting spirit in his heart was stronger.

"Previously, Lu Bu disrupted Cao Cao's rear in Yanzhou. Now that Cao Cao has put down the turmoil in Yanzhou, it is normal for the other party to appear in Xuzhou!"

Liu Bei thought about it carefully and soon understood why Lu Bu appeared in Xuzhou.

Whether this person appears in Xuzhou is good or bad, he still doesn't know yet.

But since the other party was in the name of helping Tao Qian, this was not a bad thing.

There is one more powerful general, not to mention Lu Bu with more than 10,000 troops to help.

Later, in the war between Xuzhou and Cao Cao, Lu Bu's presence gave him a better chance of winning.

"Brother, Lu Bu's appearance in Xuzhou may not be a good thing!"

Guan Yu saw that Liu Bei was not wary of Lu Bu, so he blurted out subconsciously.

In his opinion, Tao Qian is seriously ill now, and who knows when he will die!

If this happens, Tao Qian will die.

Then Lu Bu became a force within Xuzhou that could not be ignored.

With this person existing, how could Liu Bei safely succeed Xuzhou Mu's position?

Guan Yu was a little worried and then reminded him.

Liu Bei next to him naturally understood.

Before he could speak, Zhang Fei came back to his senses, opened his mouth, and started talking nonsense.

"Brother, isn't Lu Bu here to rob Xuzhou from you?"

"This guy is not a good person!"

After Zhang Fei finished speaking, he saw both Liu and Guan looking at him, and felt that what he said was right.

Liu Bei was a little helpless at this time.

Regardless of whether Lu Bu came to Xuzhou or not, Tao Qian has already accepted him.

Between them, they all came to help Tao Qian.

In this way, they are still allies.

"Third brother, don't say this again!"

No matter what Lu Bu's purpose is.

On the surface, they are all allies at the moment.

Since we are allies, it is not the behavior of a gentleman to speak ill of the other party secretly and slander the other party.

"snort!"

Zhang Fei snorted coldly. Although he was a little unhappy, Liu Bei was right.

Now that they are considered allies, there is not much meaning in speaking ill of others.

Zhang Fei is not a person who does not understand etiquette.

Before, Lu Bu and Lu Bu were considered enemies when they were in front of Hulao Pass. Now, the situation has changed.

…

After Lu Bu entered Xuzhou, the entire situation in Xuzhou began to change instantly.

Lu Bu's reputation still has some effect.

After taking control of Pengcheng, some Xuzhou nobles obviously expressed some goodwill towards Lu Bu.

Lu Bu entering Pengcheng felt a bit like a fish returning to the sea.

For dozens of days in a row, there was constant socializing.

At this moment, within the Mi family, a wealthy family in Xuzhou, Mi Zhu, the head of the family, could no longer sit still.

He and Sun Qian, a native of Qingzhou, immediately rushed to the direction of Xiapi after they communicated with each other.

It was mid-afternoon.

Mi Zhu and Sun Qian arrived directly at Liu Bei's house in Xiapi.

"General Liu is here, Mi Zhu is here to visit!"

"Zizhong, Gongyou, you are here!"

Upon hearing that Mi Zhu and Sun Qian were visiting, Liu Bei immediately led Guan and Zhang to greet them.

Since he settled in Xiapi during this period, he has often interacted with the wealthy gentry in Xuzhou.

Among those who are close to him are Mi Zhu and Sun Qian.

As for Chen Deng, whom he had met before, he now has much less contact with Liu Bei.

Liu Bei just felt a little sorry for this.

Liu Bei still attached great importance to Chen Deng, who was a rare counselor.

However, he had no intention of actively surrendering.

Mi Zhu, on the other hand, was closer to him. When he lived in Xiapi, the Mi family often sent him supplies.

In short, Mi Zhu is very generous. As a wealthy businessman in Xuzhou, when the other party drives, he is called a hero.

Both Liu Bei and Guan Zhang had a very good attitude towards Mi Zhu.

As for Sun Qian, Liu Bei also thinks that he is a good talent. Although he is inferior to Chen Deng, he naturally has his own advantages.

What's more, Sun Qian didn't have the arrogance of Chen Deng. When he came into contact with him, they were very harmonious with each other.

Seeing the two coming, Liu Bei led Guan and Zhang and took the initiative to lead them to the house.

Zhang Fei next to him was extremely polite and took the initiative to help boil water and make tea.

After everyone sat down, before Liu Bei opened his mouth, Mi Zhu in front of him directly explained his purpose.

"General, you are indeed a calm-minded man!"

Mi Zhu couldn't help but feel a little emotional. Looking at Liu Bei's current situation, he didn't look panicked at all.

Such performance made Mi Zhu think highly of him even more.

He originally thought that Lu Bu's appearance would make Liu Bei feel more in danger, but he never thought that Liu Bei was not panicking at all.

Sun Qian beside him also nodded.

"Zizhong, Gongyou, there is no need to be so polite between you and me!"

Liu Bei smiled and said that during this period of contact, they have become very familiar with each other.

There is no need to hide some words. If the two of them come to him, they naturally have something to say.

Liu Bei spoke directly. Although he did not take the initiative to ask, the meaning was extremely obvious.

Hearing this, Mi Zhu glanced at the other party again.

"General, Tao Shijun's health has become more and more serious in recent days!"

The meaning of these words was too clear. Although he didn't say it directly, Liu Bei understood it clearly.

Because of Tao Qian, he has been living in seclusion in Xiapi for this period of time. Today Mi Zhu and two people came.

Liu Bei had already guessed some of the situation in his mind!

It seemed that Tao Qian was dying soon.

Next, is how to deal with Xuzhou!

"To be honest, Mi came here with no other important matters. The only thing he wanted to say to the general was to support him!"

"The Mi family is willing to help the general succeed Xuzhou Mu!"

Mi Zhu spoke with an extremely sincere tone. The meaning in his words was clear that the Mi family was willing to stand by Liu Bei's side.

There is even a hint of efficiency in it.

Sun Qian next to him also saluted Liu Bei: "Sun is also willing to follow the general and work together for a great cause!"

The two of them didn't hide anything, they just expressed their attitude directly.

This situation made Liu Bei slightly stunned.

He was close to the two of them, so naturally he wanted to recruit them, but what he said was too explicit.

It was obvious that he wanted to support him in his fight for Xuzhou.

Beside him, Zhang Fei couldn't help but grinned at the corner of his mouth, and Guan Yu subconsciously reached out to stroke his beard.

Both of them were somewhat uncontrollably excited.

Liu Bei took a deep breath. He also knew that if the two of them could express their attitude like this at this time, if he refused again, they would probably lose their hearts.

As for the position of Xuzhou Mu, Liu Bei didn't say much.

"It's an honor for me to have you two help me. I would like to thank you both!"

Liu Bei saluted the two of them solemnly, and the latter two saluted in return.

"I've met my lord!"

As the title changes, a sense of closeness arises spontaneously.

Liu Bei was so excited that he stretched out his hand to hold the two of them and couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

At this time, Mi Zhu regained her composure, looked subconsciously in the direction of Xuzhou City, and then spoke again.

"My lord, Tao Shijun's life is on the line now. My lord, I have to make plans early!"

Since he chose Liu Bei, Mi Zhu planned to do his best to assist him.

He felt that Liu Bei was a figure who would surely take off in the future, and now was a good time to help him in times of need.

As Mi Zhu spoke, Sun Qian beside him also nodded.

"Tao Shijun is willing to entrust Xuzhou to the lord, and we are also what the lord wants!"

"Since ancient times, a capable person has lived in this precious land, and the general is that person!"

Sun Qian spoke. Although he didn't say it directly, the meaning was extremely obvious.

With the emergence of Lu Bu, Liu Bei may run into trouble if he wants to securely succeed Xuzhou.

Without Lu Bu, once Tao Qian died, those Xuzhou nobles would not have much influence on Liu Bei.

But now, with the addition of Lu Bu, there are one more variable.

What's more, there are people outside Xuzhou who are eyeing Cao Cao.

Of course, Lu Bu actually didn't pose much of a threat. Tao Qian still had some understanding of Lu Bu.

Compared with Lu Bu, Liu Bei has greater advantages.

"Brother, what Mr. Mi said is right. I think Xuzhou, you should just take it!"

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