Chapter 84 Chapter Eleven

Under the planning of Chen Gui and Chen Deng's father and son, all counties and counties in Xuzhou turned against each other, and instead sent troops to cooperate with Cao Jun to besiege Xiapi together. Cheng Yu said to Cao Mengde: "At present, all the legions loyal to Lv Bu are concentrated in Xiapi. If they are forced too quickly, they will break through desperately and surrender to Yuan Shu. The situation in the southeast is difficult to control when Yuan and Lv are united. It is better to ease the offensive and persuade Lv Bu to surrender. , in order to relax Lv Bu's army, and at the same time send an army with independent combat capabilities to guard the Huaisi area, cut off Lv Bu's connection with Yuan Shu, and disintegrate Lv Bu's intention to break through."

Cao Mengde thought for a moment, and said decisively: "According to General Cheng's words, quickly ask someone to prepare a letter of surrender, and send it to Lu Bu quickly." Lu Bu is like an ant on a hot pot, Yuan Shu has no sign of assistance, Liu Bei is guarding Huaisi, and the two generals Guan Guan and Zhang are dispatched, it is not easy to break through.The general is capable of bending and stretching, and he will first attach himself to the Cao thief, and wait until the time is right.Lu Bu thought of such an idea. Chen Gong listened to Lu Bu's thoughts, and reprimanded: "No one in the world knows Cao Cao's treachery. If you vote for him today, he can crush you to pieces tomorrow."

Lv Bu's arrogance had long since disappeared, and he said helplessly: "I, Lv Wenhou, already know Cao thief well, but..." Chen Gong said: "Cao Cao's army came from a long distance. There are many legions, and the food consumption must be staggering. Now that the cold winter is approaching, the supply of food and fodder for Cao's army cannot last long. The general can lead the main force to deploy outside the city of Xiapi. Gao Shun and I guard the city of Xiapi. If Cao's army attacks the general's camp, I will lead the army to attack behind it; if Cao's army attacks the city, the general will attack from outside the city. will lead the army back."

Lv Bu followed Chen Gong's suggestion and ordered Gao Shun to accompany Chen Gong to defend the city, and was ready to lead the main force to cut off Cao Mengde's grain road. Can you work together to defend the city? If there is a mistake, the general may never return. What's more, Cao Cao treats Chen Gong like a brother, and Chen Gong betrays him. Can you compare with Cao Cao's treatment of Chen Gong? The general is far away , once there is a change in the city, I..." After speaking, I was in tears.Diao Chan also cried and persuaded Lu Bu not to go out of the city. Lu Bu rejected Chen Gong's suggestion in the cry of the two women.

Chen Gong looked up to the sky and sighed: "I will be Cao Cao's prisoner in a few days!" Cao Mengde couldn't attack for a long time, and thought: "It's a big taboo to use troops to attack far away. Did I really violate the way of using troops?" So he had the idea of ​​​​retiring troops and returning to Yanzhou. Guo Jia and Xun Yu strongly opposed it.Guo Jia said: "Lv Bu has always been brave and seldom strategized. Now that he has lost his vigor after repeated defeats in many battles, the three armies are dominated by generals. Once the general loses his momentum, the whole army will have no fighting spirit. Although Chen Gong is good at strategy, he is naturally hesitant and unable to fight. Response. The weather is turning cold, which is not conducive to the expedition, but Lu Bu's vitality has not yet recovered, if they rush to attack, they will definitely not be able to resist for a few days."

Cao Mengde's heart moved, he thought of "water" from "fire", as if he had realized some great truth, he slapped his forehead and said, "Yes!" Cao Mengde ordered to divert Sishui River and Yishui River to pour Xiapi City and cut off all traffic outside the city. At this time, Cao Jun's food and grass were almost exhausted, so Cao Mengde ordered: "From now on, eat porridge for three meals!" A Huotou army stole two bowls of porridge and was taken to the tent by the sergeant.Cao Mengde saw that the fire-headed army was haggard and haggard, he turned his head and said, "Push it out and kill it!" The appearance of Zhang Ergou floated in front of Cao Mengde's eyes again.Cao Mengde said: "Wait a minute, wait for him to eat two more bowls of gruel!" The fire-headed soldier kowtowed to thank him.Before his execution, the Huotou army cried out: "I have no regrets in dying, but I can't see the day when I will take Xiapi." Cao Mengde also squeezed out two lines of dirty tears from his eyes.

It's almost winter, and Xiapi City's food reserves are almost exhausted.Chen Gong estimated that Cao Jun's food would not last long, so he suggested that Lu Bu order the whole army to reduce food consumption, let alone hold banquets. Hou Cheng, the general guarding the city, lost Lü Bu's red rabbit horse, and soon found it back. Several generals gave gifts to congratulate him. When Lu Bu saw this, he was furious: "I just banned alcohol, but you gave me wine. Isn't this blatantly disobeying my military order?" He ordered Hou Cheng to be beheaded. Wei Ji and other generals jointly begged, and Lu Bu sentenced Hou Cheng to the stick.The dissatisfaction between the generals and Lu Bu deepened day by day.Lu Bu was violent by nature, and all the generals were in danger, and a shadow of rebellion was spreading.

It's winter. Hou Chengjun rebelled first, and Wei Ji responded immediately. When the time was right, Cao Mengde ordered a general offensive. The west and north gates of Xiapi City were breached, and Gao Shun and Chen Gong were captured without a fight.Zhang Liao was captured during the breakout.Lu Bu escorted his wives, concubines and family members to retreat to the north gate tower. Looking at the lovely Diao Chan, Lu Bu suddenly thought of Xiang Yu in Gaixia, so he hugged Diao Chan tightly. At the moment of parting, Lu Bu actually forgot Cao Jun's cry downstairs, kissed Diao Chan's face wildly, and put his hand in In Diao Chan's warm arms...

Hou Cheng and Wei Xu first stole the painting halberd beside Lu Bu, and then easily tied up Lu Bu who was walking in Wushan. The shy Diaochan is more lively and lovely.Hou Cheng joked: "No wonder Lu Wenhou wants to fall on a woman." Lu Bu, Chen Gong, Zhang Liao and others were taken to Baimen Tower. Cao Mengde and Liu Bei sat on the top of the white gate, while Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stood beside them. The flags and flags with the word "Cao" in the big book fluttered in the cold wind. Lu Bu said calmly, "Today the war is over, and the world's major affairs have been settled."

Cao Mengde said, "I don't understand what you mean." Lu Bu said: "The person you are afraid of is me, Lu Bu. Now I am convinced. If you let me be your vanguard, I will definitely be able to rule the world for the Ming Dynasty." Cao Mengde smiled, but did not answer. Lu Bu suddenly saw Liu Bei and Cao Mengde sitting side by side, so he shouted to Liu Bei: "Xuande, you are the guest of honor, and I am a prisoner. I am tied up so tightly, and my whole body is in unbearable pain. Please plead for me!" Cao Mengde thought to himself, Lv Bu is very brave, one is worth ten, if he accepts the surrender, he can use Lv Bu to charge into the battle.So he laughed and said: "The tiger must be tied tightly!" He ordered the left and right to untie Lu Bu's rope.

Liu Bei stood up from his seat anxiously. "Did Minggong forget that Lu Bu once served Ding Yuan and Dong Zhuo?" Liu Bei said calmly. Cao Mengde came to his senses and ordered Lu Bu to be executed.