Chapter 284 Cao Thief is Fierce

At the end of July in the fourth year of Jian'an, Cao Chun attacked from Dingying and led the tiger and leopard cavalry to attack Shangcai.

Zhang Chi, the general of Shangcai, was originally a remnant of the Yellow Turbans who fled to the Runan area. He had thousands of people under his command and was quite powerful. Historically, Zhang Chi was killed by Li Tong. But because Liu Bei entered Runan first, and Liu

With the help of Pi Gongdu and others, Liu Bei gained a lot in the Runan area. In just a few months, he recruited and surrendered six bandits. Among them, the big one was like Zhang Chi, a remnant of thousands of Yellow Turbans, and the small ones were like

Bandits and bandits like Wu Ba Qu Gong, who only had a few hundred or a thousand people, suddenly grew in power.

Knowing that Cao Chun only led 3,000 cavalry troops, Zhang Chi suddenly became arrogant.

Originally, by going to Cai Jian City, he could support him for a period of time. But Zhang Chi actually had the idea of ​​​​a decisive battle with Cao Chun, so he sent troops outside the city to engage in a field battle with Cao Chun. How could the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry be afraid of field battles?

Upon contact, Zhang Chijun was defeated.

The 6,000-strong army was completely unable to withstand the impact of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry. The battle only lasted as long as a stick of incense and then ended...

Cao Zhen beheaded Zhang Chi in front of the formation!

Xia Houheng and Cao Xiu attacked Shangcai first, and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry won a complete victory.

At the same time, Cao Ren sent troops from Liang County and joined forces with Zhu Ling. After beheading Gong Du, the 8,000-strong army approached Ruyin. Wherever he went, countless people from cities and counties surrendered without fighting, so that Cao Ren

With little hindrance, they marched to the gates of Ruyin City.

If you conquer Ruyin, you can approach Xincai.

After Wei Yan received the order, he led his troops across Queshan and captured Langling.

On the sixth day of August, Cao Hong and Cao Chun divided their troops into two groups and attacked Pingyu.

Xiahou Dun personally led an army of 30,000 men and followed him. For a time, the city of Pingyu was filled with swords and swords and the sound of wind and cranes.

Liu Bei's face was gloomy and he looked anxious.

He did not expect that Cao Cao would dare to send troops to attack him when Yuan Shao's 100,000-strong army was stationed in Liyang. Before that, Liu Bei thought that his strength had increased a lot and he should be able to withstand it. Who would have expected that in just a few days,

The situation has taken a turn for the worse, and Pingyu is in danger.

"Gentlemen, do you have any clever strategies to defeat the enemy?"

Although Liu Bei acted calmly, he was a little anxious in his heart.

Mi Zhu said: "The current situation cannot be defended by Pingyu."

"I don't know, but what if I abandon Pingyu?"

Zhang Fei roared, "Brother, why do you need to worry? If Cao's army comes, I am willing to lead a force to attack and defeat Cao's army."

nonsense!

Even Guan Yu couldn't help but give Zhang Fei a roll of his eyes.

If you say they will be defeated, then they will be defeated. Do you think those Cao troops were just a mob?

"Abandon Pingyu, go to Ruyin, and run to Jingxiang." Mi Zhu gave a choice.

Liu Bei said: "I can't go to Jingzhou for the time being. Although I have returned to the clan for Your Majesty, Liu Jingsheng may not be willing to accept me. Moreover, most of the Jingxiang family has joined Liu Jingsheng. If I go there now, I will not be reused. In my opinion, it is better to go to Qingzhou."

Yuan Shao, you may be able to gain something."

"To surrender to Yuan Shao of Hebei?"

Jian Yong looked thoughtful.

Liu Bei's choice seems absurd, but it is actually very smart.

Historically, Liu Bei defected to Jingxiang. The reason why Liu Biao was willing to accept him was mainly because Zhang Xiu surrendered, Yuan Shao was destroyed, and Cao Cao's power to unify the north was clearly revealed. Therefore, Liu Biao accepted Liu Bei in order to make Liu Bei

In Xinye, resist Cao ***.

But now, Yuan Shao's power is becoming tyrannical, and Jing Xiang is as stable as Mount Tai under the control of Liu Biao.

Under such a situation, Liu Biao would definitely not allow any force to enter his rule rashly, and he would lure a wolf into his house without even a hint.

But Yuan Shao was different. Yuan Shao had four states and was deeply rooted in Hebei.

When Liu Bei came to his tent, he would not cause any trouble at all. At the same time, in order to strengthen his own power, Yuan Shao would not mind taking Liu Bei in.

Just defecting to Yuan Shao...

Liu Bei's generals couldn't help but hesitate.

It is not an easy task to get from Runan to Jizhou. During the process, you have to cross two states and travel thousands of miles. Even if you can get to Jizhou, how many of these people here can survive? Especially the east side of Runan has been destroyed

There was not even a single person to support the campaign. It was really difficult to get to Jizhou! No matter how tyrannical Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were, it would probably be difficult for them to successfully pass through Cao Cao's territory.

"Otherwise... we retreat to Huainan?"

"No!"

Liu Bei decisively denied it.

"The fight between Sun Ce and Liu Biao is in full swing. If we go there at this time, we will definitely encounter the same enemy. Although Huainan is big, it is very small for Sun and Liu. And Cao Mengde will definitely not allow us to sit in Huainan. He will make Sun Ce

Send out troops to attack it."

Liu Bei said, showing a hint of bitterness.

His current situation is really embarrassing...

I want to be independent, but there is no chance; I want to be dependent, but there are so few choices.

After much deliberation, Yuan Shao is the only one who can defect.

Liu Bei gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice: "That's it. We've decided to break through from Ruyin, try to pass through Xuzhou, and transfer to Qingzhou.

Gongyou, you set out immediately to ask for help from Yuan Tan of Qingzhou.

If he can send troops from Qingzhou to help, then we have at least a 50% chance of passing through Xuzhou..."

"Ming Gong going to Yuan Shao is a good choice.

But Cao's army is about to approach the city. If we abandon the city and Cao's army takes advantage of the victory to pursue us, we will be defeated immediately. Someone must guard Pingyu to stop Cao's army for at least three days. Ming Gong can take this opportunity to concentrate his troops and defeat Cao Ren.

Defeat and break through."

Jian Yong raised his head and reminded Liu Bei.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone in the room fell silent again.

Everyone knows that those who stay in Pingyu will definitely have a narrow escape from death.

It's easy to say this, but it doesn't seem that simple to do it. Who wants to stay in Pingyu knowing that there is a dead end?

At this time, a person stood out from the corner of the room.

"Ming Gong, if Ming Gong trusts me, I would like to stay in Pingyu."

"Filial piety?"

The man who stood up was named Liu Pi, who was originally a young commander of the Yellow Turban Army.

It was he and Gong Du who welcomed Liu Bei to Runan. Later, he persuaded the bandits in Runan to join Liu Bei. However, his skills were limited, so he was not reused in Liu Bei's account. Now, he stood up and made everyone in the room

I couldn't help but be stunned.

"Congxiao, did you know..."

"Young Master, please don't repeat your words, let's understand the importance.

The world is in chaos, the government is weak, and traitors are usurping power. The one who can restore the Han Dynasty must be Ming Gong. It is not a pity to die for Ming Gong, and I am willing to stop Cao's army for Ming Gong. However, I don't know how many days Pi can resist, but I hope Ming Gong can break through smoothly.

One day I will avenge Pi, and Pi's wish will be enough."

Liu Bei took two quick steps and grabbed Liu Pi's arm.

"Being filial is a true righteous man."

As he said this, tears burst into his eyes.

But tears will be shed, and the escape will continue.

Since Liu Pi is willing to stay, things will be easier to handle! So Liu Bei ordered to prepare to evacuate Pingyu. Liu Pi entrusted his only son Liu De to Liu Bei. Liu Bei decided on the spot to accept Liu De as his adopted son and follow him.

They left together. That night, Liu Bei led his troops to leave Pingyu and retreat in the direction of Ruyin. At this time, Ruyin guard Chen Dao was relying on Ru River to desperately block Cao Ren's troops.

On the third day after Liu Bei withdrew from Ru River, Cao Hong's troops took the lead in approaching the city.

In the afternoon of the same day, Xiahou Dun's army arrived, surrounded Pingyu County, and then launched a ferocious attack...

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The war in Runan has begun, and Cao Chun conquered Shangcai like a ruthless force.

When the news spread to Xudu, countless people were shocked. There were joy, surprise, and fear... Zhongji felt frightened for several days. The solving of the Luoyang case gave Zhongji a strong sense of crisis. But he

But he couldn't leave at will. As long as he controlled Changshui Camp, it was equivalent to the Han Emperor having an available army of soldiers and horses. Zhongji even decided that if Cao Cao took action, he would immediately launch an army to rebel. With the soldiers and horses in his hands,

He could easily occupy a place and then try to communicate with Yuan Shao, so as to coordinate internally and externally.

As long as we can persist until Yuan Shao's troops arrive, we are done.

This idea of ​​editing is actually the idea of ​​many people...
To be continued...