"Are they suspicious of each other?"
Cao Cao also sighed.
He also knew why Liu Qi said such words.
Now that the imperial power was on the decline, all the princes had their own ideas and held on to the military power in their hands.
They all knew that Liu Qi could not become bigger.
But no one took action.
Even Sun Ce and Yuan Shu were captured by Liu Qi in Jiangxia and Nanyang.
In the end, it was nothing.
They had no intention of counterattacking back.
They all knew that fighting against Liu Qi would only weaken their strength and make them cheaper. to others.
He took a deep look at Liu Qi and continued: "Now that you are here with me, aren't you afraid that I have that thought?"
"Afraid, how can I not be afraid?
There are many people in Xuzhou, and I dare not sit in Jingzhou, betting that you will retreat.
Only when I come to confirm in person will I feel at ease."
Liu Qi stared at Cao Cao, and then changed his voice and continued. : "And I don't think you would do that either" "How to see" "Based on your words just now" "Haha, you are worthy of being a person who has been able to endure all the time in Luoyang and when the princes gathered together.
I am not as good as me with this kind of mentality."
Cao Cao suddenly sighed, "I still remember when we were in Luoyang, you once said that life Having an opponent is enough.
I used to think that Yuan Shao would be my opponent, but now, I have figured it out."
Liu Qi smiled and said nothing.
Cao Cao stood up, cupped his hands and said: "You and I are chasing different things.
I don't think you will stay tonight, so let's say goodbye."
Liu Qi also stood up and raised his hands to Cao Cao.
"I will retreat early tomorrow morning and rush to Chang'an.
I guess you won't go to Chang'an," Cao Cao turned around and said.
He also understood in his heart that if Liu Qi made such a decision, then he would definitely not go to Chang'an and get a restraint by his side.
Otherwise, even if Li Jue and others had an army of 200,000 from Xiliang, they would have gone north long ago instead of standing still in Jingzhou. .
"Of course" Liu Qi did not deny it.
The two of them also stood side by side, looking up at the night sky, silent. a long time “When you and I meet again, it’s time to fight.”
"Um" "You have some expectations too, right?"
"Indeed it is" "Then, see you later" "See you later" The two of them walked down the hillside together and came to the front of the guards.
Liu Qi did not hesitate, led Zhao Yun and others, got on their horses one after another, raised their hands to Cao Cao, then galloped away on their horses, heading away in the opposite direction of Cao Cao's camp.
"Lord" saw Liu Qi and others leaving, Xiahou Dun said with a cup of his hands.
"No need to say more."
Cao Cao stopped what Xiahou Dun wanted to say.
He knew what Xiahou Dun wanted to say without guessing.
He glanced at Liu Qi and others who were walking away, and said: "Go back to camp."
"promise" Cao Cao and his party also walked back to Cao Jun's camp not far away.
The next day.
But it was said that Kong Rong and Tian Kai arrived with their troops first and did not enter Xuzhou City directly.
When Liu Bei, who was going to borrow troops, arrived with his troops, they rushed to camp outside Xuzhou City with their troops.
When Tao Qian saw three groups of troops arriving, he also opened the city gate and welcomed Kong Rong, Tian Kai and Liu Bei into the city.
He held a banquet to entertain and reward the soldiers.
After all, he was willing to lead his troops to rescue, so he should have shown something.
OK.
At the banquet.
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Tao Qian was secretly happy to see Liu Bei's extraordinary appearance and open-minded language, so he asked Mi Zhu to take the Xuzhou seal and give it to Liu Bei.
He originally invited Cao Song to come to Xuzhou, partly to reminisce about the past, and partly to give Xuzhou to Cao Cao.
But I never expected that such a thing would happen, so I could only let it go.
Now that I saw Liu Bei, I also had the same idea.
"What does this mean, Governor Tao?"
Liu Bei looked at the Xuzhou seal that Tao Qian handed over and was a little stunned.
Kong Rong and Tian Kai on the side were a little surprised when they saw Tao Qian's behavior, but they didn't say anything.
After all, it was their own business and had nothing to do with them.
"Now the world is in chaos and Wang Gang is weak.
Xuande, you are a clan member of the Han Dynasty, and it is time to help support the country.
I am already old and feel that I am unable to manage the huge Xuzhou, so I am willing to give Xuzhou to you; I hope Xuande will not refuse. , I wrote the memorial myself and sent it to the court," Tao Qian said.
Liu Bei quickly left his seat, cupped his hands and said: "Although I am a descendant of the Han Dynasty, I have little merit and virtue, and I am afraid that I will not be qualified for the post of Pingyuan Prime Minister.
Now I am invited by Kong Beihai and out of righteousness, I come to help; Tao Tao Does the prefect think that I have the intention of annexing Xuzhou?
If I have such an idea, the emperor will not bless me."
"Xuande is overly concerned.
This is my truth.
I am willing to give up Xuzhou.
I am not doubting Xuande," Tao Qian advised.
The two were in a stalemate with each other. at last.
"Master Tao, now that Cao Cao's army will be approaching the city in the near future, we should first discuss the strategy of retreating the enemy.
When Cao Cao's army retreats and the people of Xuzhou have peace, we can then discuss this matter.
There is no rush," Mi Zhu admonished.
Kong Rong also stood up and said: "What Zizhong said is very respectful to the ancestors.
This matter can be discussed later."
See this.
Liu Bei refused to accept, coupled with the persuasion of Mi Zhu and Kong Rong, and it was a big deal to solve the dilemma before him first, Tao Qian stopped persuading him, but the idea of giving in was still lingering in his heart.
Liu Bei also sat back on his seat, but Tao Qian's sudden thought really shocked him, and he couldn't calm down for a long time.
"Now, for some reason, Cao Cao is staying in Rencheng and not continuing to come to Xuzhou City.
However, if Cao Cao's army does not retreat, it will not be able to relax its vigilance.
It would be best if Cao Cao could stop his troops and use no weapons."
Tian Kai said.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Although they can be said to be a four-party alliance, Cao Cao has 300,000 Qingzhou troops.
It would be the best thing to solve the problem peacefully without fighting.
"But Cao Cao believed that Lord Tao was the culprit of his father's murder.
He would not have retreated so easily.
Otherwise, he would not have stayed in Rencheng for a long time without retreating," Mi Zhu analyzed.
Liu Bei nodded and said: "In this case, maybe Cao Cao is planning something."
The words just fell.
A soldier rushed in from outside the hall.
"Report, Cao's army has all retreated for some unknown reason, and is now about to exit Xuzhou," the soldier said on his knees.
As soon as this statement came out.
Everyone in the hall was stunned.
They were still gathering together to discuss how to get Cao Cao to withdraw his troops, and they had only gathered together today, but at this time they were told that Cao Cao had already withdrawn his troops.
"Here, this is true," Tao Qian stood up and said with some excitement.
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"This is what I saw with my own eyes.
Cao Jun has abandoned the camp and left," the soldier said seriously.
At this time, they couldn't help but not believe it.
However, although Tao Qian didn't know why Cao Cao withdrew his troops, he still sent an additional team of spies to go out to find out and confirm the truth of the matter.
After knowing that Cao Cao really retreated, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
Kong Rong and Tian Kai stayed in Xuzhou for a day and then left with their troops, but Liu Bei was left behind by Tao Qian.
It seems that Tao Qian did not give up his thoughts
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