That's right, Sun Qian was heading to Xu Du. Sun Qian was already very dissatisfied after being left behind by Liu Bei in Nanyang County. However, he couldn't do anything about it. After Liu Bei was trapped in Fan City, Sun Qian suddenly had an idea. Sun Qian didn't want Liu Bei to be trapped in Fan City, but he wanted Pang Tong's plan to fail.
Therefore, Sun Qian left Nanyang County after Liu Bei's provisions were intercepted. He didn't go back to Yuzhou because he knew that there was no use in going back to Yuzhou. He might even be attacked by others. After all, Fan City hadn't been breached yet, so he abandoned Nanyang County.
Sun Qian chose to go to a place that no one expected, Xu Du.
Sun Qian rushed to Xu Du. Fortunately, Sun Qian had stayed in Xu Du before, so he naturally could enter the city.
"Cao Cao, Cao Mengde!" Liu Bei muttered. The grudge between him and Cao Cao wasn't small. At that time, Cao Cao wanted to get Xu Province, but he, Liu Bei, interfered and made Cao Cao unable to do so. After that, Liu Bei inherited Xu Province from Tao Qian. In order to get the recognition of the Han dynasty, Liu Bei received Cao Cao's order to attack Yangzhou Yuan Shu.
Later, Liu Bei was schemed against by Lü Bu and lost Xu Province. Liu Bei used Cao Cao to recapture Xu Province, but unfortunately, he only lasted for a while. At that time, Cao Cao really trusted Liu Bei. He even hoped that Liu Bei would become his subordinate. Even when Guo Jia and others wanted to kill Liu Bei, they were stopped by Cao Cao.
Unfortunately, Lao Cao was sold out by Liu Bei. This was a slap in the face. The grudge between the two should be quite deep. It wasn't any worse than the grudge between Liu Bei and Yangzhou.
However, he didn't expect that Cao Cao would send provisions this time.
"Big Brother, this Cao Cao is also not a good person. He just wants to see us fight with Yangzhou Liu Mang!" Guan Yu was a talented commander. He was not inferior to Zhang Liao. However, Guan Yu was too arrogant. This was his strength, but also his biggest weakness. However, the one in front of him could be seen clearly.
"Second General's words are correct!" Sun Qian also nodded. "Milord, when Qian went to Xu Du, he was prepared to die. If he didn't succeed, he would die." Sun Qian flattered himself. However, in Liu Bei's ears, it was very pleasant to hear. After all, at that time, Cao Cao's Army and Liu Bei's Army could be considered enemies. It was just a temporary truce.
"Gongyou, you have worked hard!" Liu Bei comforted Sun Qian. Especially when Sun Qian was in such a state. Going from Nanyang County to Xu Du and then coming back from Xu Du, the journey must have been very difficult.
"For Milord's great cause, suffering a little hardship is nothing. However, when Qian went to Xu Du, he was treated well. Not only that, when Qian asked for provisions, Xu Du actually agreed without any conditions." Sun Qian recounted the scene when he went to Xu Du.
"The Xun uncle and nephew are very calculative." Currently, Cao Cao was still in Hebei. The ones left in Xu Du were the Xun uncle and nephew.
Rather than saying that the Xun uncle and nephew were calculative, it was better to say that it was Cao Cao's calculation. Cao Cao was currently pacifying Hebei. Once Hebei was taken, he would inevitably attack the Central Plains and then go south to Jingchu. However, a unified Central Plains was not what Cao Cao wanted. Just like Hebei, if the Yuan family brothers could unite as one, Cao Cao would be dragged to death in the long term war of attrition even if he won the Battle of Guandu. However, the two bastards of the Yuan family actually fought over the inheritance of a Great General.
Cao Cao slowly grew stronger as the two of them fought against each other, gradually swallowing up the territory of the Yuan family.
What Cao Cao needed now was a crumbling Central Plains. In the Central Plains, there was Liu Bei of Yuzhou and Liu Mang of Yangzhou. These two were both enemies of Xu Du. Cao Cao could not wait to see the two of them fight to the death. It would be best if both sides suffered.
However, Liu Bei of Yuzhou was not giving his all. He was suppressed by Liu Mang of Yangzhou. In the Battle of Yangzhou, the Battle of Fancheng, and the Battle of Jingzhou, they all failed. Now, the army of Yangzhou was about to reach the city. The destruction of Yuzhou was imminent.
Cao Cao did not want to be the overlord of the Central Plains. Therefore, no matter how much hatred he had with Liu Bei, Cao Cao must put down his hatred and come to support Liu Bei. Of course, it was impossible to directly send troops. First, Cao Cao's main force was in Hebei. In Xu Du, there were some garrison troops. The only elite troops were under Cao Cao's command.
Cao Cao was also afraid of provoking Liu Mang of Yangzhou. This was because in Yangzhou, this pair of father and son-in-law, Lü Bu and Liu Mang, did not play by the rules. If he really angered them, Liu Mang would put down his anger towards Liu Bei and attack Yanzhou.
Then, Cao Cao would have a headache. For the safety of his hometown in Yanzhou, he had to divide his troops. And now, dealing with the two Yuan family brothers was a crucial moment.
However, not sending troops did not mean that he could not support. Although Liu Bei's subordinates were not that bad, his generals were not bad. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were first-class generals. Liu Bei himself was also able to go to the battlefield and kill the enemy. In the army, Liu Bei was on the defensive side and had the protection of the city walls. It could be said that he could not fight. Even if he defeated him, he could delay for a year and a half. At that time, Cao Cao would have almost pacified Hebei.
What Liu Bei lacked the most right now was naturally military provisions. In Jingzhou, Liu Bei's nose was covered in dust. Since Liu Bei was lacking provisions, then he would give it to him.
Even if Sun Qian did not go, Xun Yu of Xu Du was already prepared to send someone to contact Liu Bei.
"Let us both suffer and let Cao Cao and Cao Mengde reap the benefits!" Liu Bei smiled bitterly. Cao Cao's calculations were good. Liu Bei could also see that this was not a conspiracy. This was completely an open conspiracy. As long as one was a person, they would be able to see it. But even so, even if Liu Bei knew that this was Cao Cao's plan, he would still rush forward.
This was like drinking poison to quench thirst. In the end, Yangzhou and Yuzhou would not be spared. But if you don't drink it now, then you will die of thirst.
"Reporting, reporting to Milord, Yingshang Eight Hundred Li is urgent. Yangzhou's army has reached the city. Yingshang is difficult to defend. Requesting Milord's support!" A messenger ran in. Yangzhou's army had already reached Yuzhou.
"Come, come!" Liu Bei closed his eyes and pondered for a long time. He already had no choice. The scene in front of him was very similar to the scene in Xuzhou. Lü Bu attacked Xiao Pei's Liu Bei. Cao Cao gave Liu Bei provisions and waited until the battle was almost over before sending troops.
"Yangzhou's Liu Mang, Xu Du's Cao Cao. Do you really think that you can defeat me, Liu Bei, Liu Xuande? It's still not certain who will win. "Liu Bei's fingers dug into his palms. The feeling of being used as a chess piece was not good.
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