Chapter 99 Chapter Thirteen: Meng De’s Laughing Call to Wenyun’s Three Events (5)

At the same time that Mi Heng was going to Jingzhou as an envoy, Yuan Shao also sent diplomatic envoys to Jingzhou.Liu Biao lacked assertiveness in the first place, and now he was even more hesitant. Jingzhou was a small place, and sooner or later it would be swallowed up by others. Liu Biao could still recognize this situation. Han Song, a general in Zhonglang, said: "People go to high places, and water flows to low places. Now Cao Cao and Yuan Shao are facing each other, but Cao Cao is good at using troops, and outstanding talents are gathered in Xuchang. Yuan Shao looks powerful, but his men Mutual suspicion, intrigues, Tian Feng became a victim of his struggle for power and profit. We might as well go and surrender to Cao Cao, according to the general's reputation, he will definitely treat you badly."

Liu Biao felt that Han Song's words made sense, so he said, "Go to Xudu, observe Cao Cao's movements, and make plans after you come back." Han Song said, "I work for the general. After going to Xudu, I will be treated as a Hanchen, so I will no longer serve you." Liu Biao said: "These are things for later, you go to Xudu to see what's going on first." After Han Song arrived in Xudu, Cao Mengde saw that Han Song had a heart of submission, so he granted Han Song the official position of servant and appointed him as the prefect of Lingling.Xun Yu didn't quite understand Cao Mengde's intentions, so he said, "Han Song clearly came to watch us, but you entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. You Heng has no news, and the prime minister doesn't ask. What is the reason for this?" Cao Mengde said. : "You Heng is a rotten scholar, but you don't know how to humiliate me and trample on my civil and military officials. There is such a person in the world who can only talk, which is purely cumbersome. If Liu Biao doesn't kill him, Huang Zu won't tolerate him. The reason why I want to treat Han Song favorably is to win over and buy Liu Biao."

"The prime minister is really considerate." Xun Yu praised sincerely. Han Song returned to Jingzhou and praised Cao Mengde lavishly.Liu Biao said angrily: "You have two masters in your heart, and you are eating inside and out. I will dig out your heart and have a look!" He was about to kill Han Song.Kuai Liang persuaded Liu Biao, "Before Han Song went to Xudu, he declared that the general should not break his promise." Liu Biao hesitated for a long time, but finally did not kill Han Song. Mi Heng went to see Jiangxia Huangzu, and the two drank until late at night.Huang Zu was also a wild and unrestrained person. He asked Mi Heng: "I heard that there are many talents in Xudu. How do you compare with me?" Your lips can recite the world, but you are nothing more than a pinch of loess and a puppet." Huang Zu was already drunk, but after hearing Mi Heng's words, he became even more furious, and ordered his subordinates to kill Mi Heng.

Cao Mengde was not surprised at all when he heard that Ni Heng was killed by Huang Zu, and said very calmly: "This is what I expected. Fu Ru likes to kill people with his sword, but now he is killed because of his sword. Logical." "The prime minister's Maxima was given to Liu Biao for nothing," someone said. "Liu Biao will surrender me sooner or later, and the Chollima will naturally return to its original owner." Cao Mengde said disapprovingly. One day, two days, and half a month passed, but Cao Mengde did not see Liu Biao to surrender.Xun Yu said: "Let's send troops to flatten Jingzhou!" Cao Mengde waved his hands and said, "Yuan Shao is watching the fire from across the north bank, and Liu Bei is making waves in Xuzhou. If we take Jingzhou first, it's like giving up our confidantes and caring for our brothers and sisters. We should first discuss it." Liu Bei, and then deal with Yuan Shao, Jiang Han will be intimidated by our power."

Xun Yu also agreed with Cao Mengde's strategic deployment. Cao Mengde then led an army of 200,000 to attack Xuzhou in five ways. The news was obtained by Sun Qian. Sun Qian first went to Xiapi to report to Guan Yu, and then went to Xiaopei to inform Liu Bei.Liu Bei said: "We still have to ask Yuan Shao for help in order to solve the crisis. Only by asking Yuan Shao to go out in person and give the Cao bandits a substantial attack will we have a chance to breathe. Once Yuan Shao makes a move, we can take the opportunity to take out Xuchang's lair. Let the Cao thief be in a dilemma."

Sun Qian went to ask Yuan Shao for help for the second time.At this time, Tian Feng was still imprisoned by Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao agreed to see Sun Qian only after Ju Shou's repeated admonitions. Sun Qian saw that Yuan Shao's clothes were disheveled, his expression was sluggish, and his face was haggard.Sun Qian said: "I haven't seen you for such a short time, the lord seems to be much older." Yuan Shao said: "I don't live long." "I have five sons, only the youngest son is the smartest and able to do a great job, but he is suffering from scabies and is dying. I don't have the confidence to live." Sun Qian said: "Now that Cao Cao is conquering Liu Xuande, Xuchang is empty, if the lord takes advantage of the void, he can protect the emperor at the top and save the people at the bottom. This is a great cause for future generations and blessings for the descendants. I hope the lord will put the society and the common people as the most important thing." Yuan Shao said: "You are talking about the truth It’s not bad, but the child is dying, if something happens, how can I survive.” Sun Gan still insisted on persuading him, and Yuan Shao began to issue the order to evict the guest.

"Go back and tell Xuande, if Xuzhou can't stay any longer, let him vote for me, and I won't care about him forcing my brother to death." Yuan Shao ordered people to visit the doctors who treated children. Sun Qian went to visit Tian Feng in prison and told him about Yuan Shao's refusal to send troops.Tian Feng said: "Yuan Shao is such a person who looks forward and backward. He should not send troops but insists on sending troops. Now it is time to take advantage of the momentum to go east and capture Xudu, but he cares about the baby's illness. It is really not a man. I, Tian Feng, fell into the trap. It's sad and deplorable to have a passion for serving the country." Sun Qian couldn't help but shed two lines of tears when he saw Tian Feng's tears.

Liu Bei completely pinned his hopes on Yuan Shao, seeing Sun Qian's drooping look when he entered the door, he already had a premonition of the seriousness of the problem.Zhang Fei comforted Liu Bei and said: "Brother, don't worry. Cao thief has come from a long way and must be exhausted. Before he can settle down, we will go and rob his camp first." He came up with a clever plan, so he followed Zhang Fei's plan and divided his troops to rob Cao Mengde's camp.