Three Kingdoms: Liu Bei seeks the master and seeks to conquer the world

Chapter 304 Competing for Yanzhou, Yanzhou Mu Lu Fengxian

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong drove all the way to Chenliu.

Rangers joined in one after another on the way, and these were private soldiers arranged by Zhang Miao and Chen Gong early along the way.

"While Cao Cao is hunting, hurry to Fugou."

What Zhang Miao and Chen Gong didn't know was that Xia Houyuan of Yanling had already set up a large number of bright and dark sentries at the border from Yingchuan to Chenliu.

After receiving Cao Cao's order, Xia Houyuan easily locked the carriage in which Liu Xie was riding.

"Decree that the thieves will kidnap Zhang Miao and Chen Gong, whoever captures Zhang Miao and Chen Gong alive, will be promoted to a higher rank and be made a Marquis!"

With the military order, everyone in the military academy behind Xia Houyuan turned red-eyed.

Zhang Miao is Situ?
Is Chen Gong the Shangshu?
No, for these military academies, Zhang Miao and Chen Gong are just military exploits!
The generals in the army only know military orders, but not Situ Shangshu.

"Catch the general and get promoted!"

"Catch the general and get promoted!"

"Catch the general and get promoted!"

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With bold words, Xia Houyuan waved the long knife in his hand in satisfaction, and shouted: "Let's go!"

on the official road.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong escorted Liu Xie's carriage in a hurry.

Inside the carriage, Empress Fu and Dong Guiren had fear and worry on their faces.

On the other hand, Liu Xie was calm and composed, without the slightest fear or worry.

"Your Majesty, can we really reach Chenliu?" Empress Fu tightly grasped Liu Xie's arm, her flowery appearance lost its former luster.

Dong Guiren also grabbed Liu Xie's other arm, and the galloping carriage made Dong Guiren shiver: "Your Majesty, the speed of the carriage has become faster. Is it because Cao Cao's pursuers are here?"

Liu Xie's eyes were deep, and he said with relief: "Don't worry, whether you go to Chenliu or return to Xudu, I am the Son of Heaven!"

But in his heart, Liu Xie kept silently repeating Liu Bei's exhortation "If you can control it, you can control it, and if you can't, you can endure it."

Just now.

There was a burst of shouting and killing from far and near, and the shouts of "capture the general and promote him!" came one after another.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong were shocked.

"Cao thief's pursuit will be so fast?"

"Liu Yi, stop them!"

Chen Gong ordered decisively, while dividing the troops to Liu Yi, while driving the chariots and horses forward.

Seeing Liu Yi blocking the way, Xia Houyuan persuaded him, "Liu Zixiang, you are a famous official in Yingchuan, why do you want to help Zhang Miao?"

"Why don't you go along with the general to arrest the thief general Zhang Miao and Chen Gong who kidnapped the emperor, and you can make up for your mistakes."

Liu Yi scolded angrily: "It's a blessing for a man to fight for righteousness! Thief Cao bullies the emperor, and everyone with lofty ideals can get it and kill him!"

Xia Houyuan was furious, and pointed at Liu Yi with a knife: "Liu Zixiang, if you want to seek death, I will fulfill you!"

Liu Yi didn't answer, but ordered the sergeant to move forward.

However, these sergeants were just private soldiers recruited by Zhang Miao and Chen Gong, so how could they compare to the elite soldiers under Xia Houyuan's command?
Not long after, Liu Yi was beheaded by Xia Houyuan, and the rest of the soldiers also dispersed.

"Chase!"

Seeing that Xia Houyuan's soldiers and horses were about to chase him again, Zhang Miao jumped into the carriage and pulled Liu Xie up: "Your Majesty, the situation is urgent, and I will follow you to mount your horse."

Empress Fu and Dong Guiren's expressions changed greatly: "Does Your Majesty want to abandon your concubines?"

Liu Xie didn't answer, Zhang Miao forcibly put Liu Xie on his horse and galloped away.

Chen Gong commanded the rest of the soldiers, fighting and retreating.

Seeing this, Xia Houyuan asked his lieutenant to entangle Chen Gong and the others, and then took more than ten cavalry to chase Zhang Miao.

After chasing all the way to the boundary of Fugou, Hao Meng led the army to arrive.

Zhang Miao was overjoyed: "General Hao, come and rescue him quickly!"

Hao Meng also shouted: "General Zhang, you retreat into the army, the pursuers will be resisted by the last general."

Without doubting him, Zhang Miao rushed into Hao Meng's army with Liu Xie on his back, then carefully carried Liu Xie off his horse, pleading guilty: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for being rude, only in this way can I welcome Your Majesty into Chenliu. "

Liu Xie still didn't answer, just glanced around quietly, and then shouted: "Zhang Situ, what crime should you take for taking me here?"

Zhang Miao was stunned by Liu Xie's words: "Your Majesty, I—"

All of a sudden, several long spears were pressed against Zhang Miao's back. Hao Meng bowed his hands to Liu Xie and saluted: "My lord, Yanzhou Cavalry Captain Hao Meng, the rescue is late, please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Zhang Miao looked at Hao Meng in astonishment: "General Hao, what do you mean?"

Hao Meng sneered: "Zhang Situ, you colluded with Yuan Shao and intended to hold the emperor hostage. I was ordered by Cao Sikong to arrest you! If you have anything to say, go and talk to Cao Sikong!"

Zhang Miao glanced around and shouted, "Where is my brother?"

Hao Meng laughed loudly: "It has already been sent to Cao Sikong, and you will be able to see it after you die."

"Hao Meng!" Zhang Miao was so angry that he was about to rush at Hao Meng.

However, the next moment, Zhang Miao was pressed down by several spears on his shoulders, making it difficult to get up.

Seeing that he couldn't escape, Zhang Miao was even more angry: "Where is Zang Ziyuan?"

Hao Meng's eyes were a bit more complicated: "Zhang Situ, if you want to blame, it's because you mistrusted Zang Hong. Otherwise, I wouldn't have voted for Cao Sikong just to protect myself."

"Zang Hong has already voted for Liu Bei, and he declared war on Yuan Shao a few days ago, how can he care about you?"

"I really didn't want to get too involved in the contest between you big shots."

"Accept fate, Zhang Situ, south of the Yellow River is the battlefield between Cao Sikong and Liu Bei."

Zhang Miao's energy was released immediately, and he sat down slumped.

Although he got some information from Hao Meng, Zhang Miao couldn't understand why Zang Hong voted for Liu Bei and why Hao Meng voted for Cao Cao.

Liu Xie didn't say a word from the beginning to the end, watching Zhang Miao and Hao Meng's conversation quietly, a little more sneer in his heart.

"A bird of a feather deserves what it deserves."

"Sure enough, apart from the emperor's relatives, I can't trust anyone."

"So stupid, you still want me to move my capital to Chenliu?"

Soon.

Hao Meng welcomed Xia Houyuan into the battle.

Liu Xie looked at Xia Houyuan, and immediately shouted: "My majestic son of heaven, to be hijacked here is a great shame! General Xiahou, how did Cao Sikong protect me?"

"In the past, the emperor's uncle advised me to move the capital to Yingchuan because he believed that there are natural dangers in the mountains and rivers, so it would not be easy for Yuan Ni to surprise him."

"As a result, Yuan Ni didn't come, but I was hijacked out of Xudu."

"Go back and ask Cao Sikong, if Xu Du can't protect me, send me to Qingzhou, so as not to bear the bad name of not being a good escort in the future."

Xia Houyuan's scalp was numb.

Lie that Zhang Miao and Chen Gong hijacked the emperor, this is to convict Zhang Miao and Chen Gong, and put pressure on Liu Xie by the way.

In the end, Liu Xie took the lead and said that he was kidnapped by Zhang Miao?
"Your Majesty forgive me, I will escort Your Majesty back to Xudu." Xia Houyuan didn't dare to say more, for fear of being reprimanded by this clever little emperor.

Zhang Miao and Chen Gong's drama of moving the capital came and went quickly.

Neither Zhang Miao nor Chen Gong could understand why they lost so quickly!
Xu all.

Cao Cao came to Zhang Miao's cell alone: ​​"Meng Zhuo, you and I are old friends, why did this happen!"

Seeing Cao Cao coming, Zhang Miao yelled: "Cao Mengde, the winner is the king and the loser, don't be hypocritical, kill as you want, I'm not a hero if I frown!"

Cao Cao sighed softly: "Meng Zhuo, you regard Cao as your enemy, but you don't know that your real enemy is Liu Bei, not Cao. Do you know why Hao Meng betrayed you?"

Zhang Miao snorted coldly: "The thief who betrayed the master is a villain."

Cao Cao echoed, "Hao Meng is indeed a villain, so Cao has already beheaded Hao Meng."

Zhang Miao was taken aback: "Cao Mengde, you even beheaded those who surrendered to you?"

Cao Cao smiled disdainfully: "The thief who betrayed the master can betray Meng Zhuo, so naturally he can also betray Cao. What's the use of keeping it? What's more, this person had a close relationship with Zhang Menggao, but he killed Zhang Menggao to save his life."

"Cao doesn't dare to stay with such a person."

Zhang Miao remained silent.

Cao Cao said again: "You must have a lot of questions, so Cao will tell you in detail."

"Although Liu Bei is far away in Qingzhou, he has always been planning in Xudu: with the help of Lu Bu, he impeached Cao in front of His Majesty, making His Majesty suspicious of Cao; he also lobbied Zang Hong to declare war on Yuan Shao, and let Meng Zhuo you lose. In the hands of Cao."

"Your Majesty suspects Cao, and you, Meng Zhuo, are defeated by Cao. Liu Bei can take advantage of the situation to support Zang Hong and take charge of Yanzhou."

"Meng Zhuo, you are trying to fight for power with Cao, but in the end, you and I are fighting each other in Xudu, while Liu Bei wins in Yanzhou."

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Cao Cao quietly analyzed the reasons for this failure to Zhang Miao.

However, Zhang Miao just said coldly: "Cao Mengde, if you have something to say, just speak up, you don't need to show off your strategy here."

A trace of annoyance flashed in Cao Cao's eyes, and he tried his best to keep his tone as calm as possible: "Meng Zhuo, I hope you can continue to serve as the prefect of Chenliu."

Zang Hong suddenly declared war on Yuan Shao, and Cao Cao could naturally guess the reason.

After declaring war on Yuan Shao, Cao Cao could not move Zang Hong easily.

Especially when he declared war on Yuan Shao with the support of Liu Bei, Cao Cao had to be more cautious.

If you don't pay attention, you will give Liu Bei an excuse to send troops.

In the current north-south situation, Yuan Shao is the strongest, followed by Liu Bei. Although Cao Cao has Liu Xie in his hands, he is actually the weakest of the three.

This is why, Cao Cao wanted to pretend to be a loyal minister at the beginning, and only dared to eliminate dissidents by rectifying the administration of officials.

It is really Liu Bei who is watching, Cao Cao has to be cautious.

And now, Liu Bei has extended his hand to Yanzhou again, which undoubtedly makes Cao Cao's power expansion space once again compressed.

It is easy to kill Zhang Miao, but it is extremely difficult to rob Yanzhou from Liu Bei.

And letting Zhang Miao become the prefect of Chenliu was actually letting Zhang Miao and Zang Hong fight for power.

After Zhang Miao and Zang Hong had a dispute, Cao Cao would be able to persuade him to make peace in the name of the Son of Heaven. At that time, it would be logical to call Zang Hong into Xudu as an official of the Nine Ministers, and then to appoint a new Yanzhou Mu .

If the procedures are in compliance, Liu Bei has no reason to send troops to Yanzhou.

However, Cao Cao's earnest words did not impress Zhang Miao.

After experiencing betrayal, Zhang Miao also became indifferent to the struggle for power.

The former friends, Yuan Shao and Cao Cao are becoming more and more powerful, but looking at themselves, they are getting weaker and weaker, and now they are still in prison.

So what if he becomes the prefect of Chenliu again?
It's just acting as a watchdog for Cao Cao.

Zhang Miao has his own arrogance, how could he submit to Cao Cao humbly?
"Cao Mengde, don't think about it, I can't be the prefect of Chenliu again."

"If you really miss the old love, you can continue to let me be a Situ. If you don't want to, just deal with me according to the law."

After speaking, Zhang Miao closed his eyes and ignored Cao Cao.

Cao Cao subconsciously held down the hilt of his sword.

Zhang Miao's refusal caused a lot of anger in Cao Cao's heart.

"Zhang Mengzhuo, don't you think about your wife and children?"

"Cao Mengde, I will take care of my wife and children in your care."

"you--"

Seeing that Zhang Miao refused to enter, Cao Cao had to leave angrily.

After a pause, Cao Cao turned around and went to the cell where Chen Gong was held, trying to persuade Chen Gong to be the prefect of Chenliu.

Like Zhang Miao, Chen Gong also rejected Cao Cao's proposal.

Zhang Miao could see Cao Cao's intention clearly, how could Chen Gong not see it?

Cao Cao was so angry that he was about to execute Zhang Miao and Chen Gong immediately.

When Xun Yu heard the news, he hurried to persuade him: "Duke Ming, Zhang Mengzhuo and Chen Gongtai are all famous officials in Yanzhou. They are well-received in Yanzhou, so they should not be killed easily."

"Otherwise, all the scholars in Yanzhou will vote for Liu Bei."

"Just keep the two of them in prison and keep them from causing trouble."

Cao Cao said angrily: "Cao also knows that killing Zhang Mengzhuo and Chen Gongtai will cause dissatisfaction among Yanzhou scholars, so he wants to use him to serve in Yanzhou to contain Liu Bei."

"However, Zhang Mengzhuo and Chen Gongtai rejected Cao's offer."

"If no one restrains Liu Bei, in time, Yanzhou will become Liu Bei's."

Xun Yu suggested, "Zhang Miao and Chen Gong do not want to go to Yanzhou, but there is one person who must be suitable for Yanzhou."

Cao Cao was moved when he heard the words: "Who does Wen Ruo want to recommend?"

Xun Yu condensedly said: "General Jianwei, Lu Bu!"

"Now that Lu Bu and Duke Ming have become in-laws, if you leave Lu Bu's family in Xudu and let Lu Bu go to Yanzhou, Lu Bu must not dare to rebel."

"Lü Bu was originally a great general. If he went to concurrently serve as Chenliu's prefect, Zang Hong couldn't control him!"

"Once there is a conflict between Zang Hong and Lu Bu, Lu Bu will definitely kill Zang Hong to vent his anger."

"If Liu Bei blames Lü Bu, Lü Bu must hate Liu Bei deeply and seek help from Duke Ming; if Liu Bei doesn't blame Lü Bu, Duke Ming can take advantage of the situation and declare that Lü Bu is the shepherd of Yanzhou."

"In this way, Yanzhou must be owned by Ming Gong."

Cao Cao paced and thought carefully, carefully considering Xun Yu's plan.

After a long time, Cao Cao asked, "Lu Bu has an old relationship with Liu Bei. Cao is worried that Liu Bei will take the opportunity to lobby Lu Bu when he finds out the real reason why Lu Bu switched to Cao."

"Lü Bu is a man who cherishes his life when he sees profit and neglects righteousness. He may not be loyal to Cao for the sake of his family."

Xun Yu said again: "If Duke Ming is worried that Lv Bu will rebel, after Lv Bu kills Zang Hong, he can transfer Lv Bu back to Xudu and send another trusted person to serve as the shepherd of Yanzhou."

"The top priority is not to let Yanzhou fall into Liu Bei's hands, otherwise Minggong will have difficulty resisting Liu Bei."

Cao Cao nodded: "Liu Bei worked every step of the way, first to win Xu Yang, and then to seek Yanzhou. If he is really allowed to control the four states of Yanqing, Xuyang, and Yang, it will be difficult for Cao to gain a foothold in Yingchuan."

Thinking of this, Cao Cao no longer hesitated.

Liu Bei is the uncle of the emperor, General Zuo, and has the right to fake festivals. Both Xuzhou Mu and Yangzhou Mu are Liu Bei's cronies. If this really wins Yanzhou, there is no need to play tricks with Cao Cao.

When the soldiers of the four states raised their flags, Cao Cao had to obediently present the seal of the great general!

How can the power of one state compete with the power of four states?
What's more, Liu Bei is still the emperor's uncle!

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