Yingchuan, Xu County.

Perhaps it is more appropriate to call it Xudu now.

Xu County was originally located south of Guancheng, and it was not even considered a county. However, because Cao Cao brought the capital with Emperor Han, he became famous all over the world.

The ruined city wall needs to be renovated.

The size of the county town must also be increased, not to mention that the houses and facilities in the city must also be renovated.

There were also a large number of officials who came with the Han Emperor. Not everyone could understand the rapid retreat like Zhong Yao, and not everyone could see the current situation clearly. Even though a large number of officials were stranded in Xudu, it also added a lot of burden to this capital that was in ruins.

However, Cao Cao didn't care.

What is important is that he has a political advantage.

Of course, although Cao Cao did not bring many benefits to the capital, he was appointed by the emperor to command the princes, so that he could occupy a moral height. But Cao Cao also encountered many jealousy. Although he controlled the two states, his strength was not strong among the princes.

In August, after Emperor Han moved the capital, he appointed Cao Cao as the general.

This is an jealous position, with a high position and a high reputation.

But this angered Yuan Shao, Hebei. Although Cao Cao was granted the title, he immediately sent people to Yecheng to pass the imperial edict and appointed Yuan Shao as the Grand Marshal and Yehou. However, Yuan Shao was ashamed of being under Cao Cao. Not only did he refuse to accept the imperial edict, he even drove the envoy out of Yecheng.

Cao Cao was very dissatisfied with this.

But facing Yuan Shao, who was in Jizhou and dominated Hebei, even if he was dissatisfied, he could only bear it and send someone to Yecheng again, expressing his willingness to give up the position of General to Yuan Shao. He was willing to show enough humility under the General, which finally calmed Yuan Shao's anger. However, Cao Cao kept this resentment in his heart, and only when the time was ripe, he would burst out with huge energy.

Seeing that mid-autumn is approaching.

The fragrance of osmanthus is filled with the city of Xudu.

Cao Cao held a memorial in his hand and his eyebrows were furrowed.

"Duke Xuande, have you heard of this person Liu Chuang?"

Liu Bei was ordered to come to Xudu, on the one hand to show his loyalty, and on the other hand to receive funding from Cao Cao.

Of course, he had a small plan in his heart: he hoped to meet the Emperor of Han.

He told everyone that he was a relative of the Han Dynasty after King Jing of Zhongshan.

But after all, the age was long, and Prince Jing of Zhongshan had countless descendants, and there were even no relevant records. Without the recognition of the Emperor of Han, he would not be able to provide enough evidence. This so-called Han clan relative could never be confirmed. Liu Bei's situation was different from Liu Chuang. Liu Chuang's ancestors could be clearly followed, and his father Liu Tao was not only worthy of the title of Marquis of Zhongling, but also a famous scholar in the world.

And what about Liu Bei?

His father Liu Hong is a down-and-out minor official, and no one knows it at all.

Therefore, Liu Chuang could confirm his identity as long as he returned to Yingchuan, but Liu Bei had to be recognized by the Emperor of Han in order to become a relative of the Han Dynasty.

Before this, his branch was not realistic in the Liu family genealogy, and even if it was not open and upright.

Unfortunately, so far, Cao Cao has not yet introduced him to the Emperor of Han.

"Liu Chuang?"

When Liu Bei heard this name, his face twitched violently.

"Why, Xuande knows this person?"

Liu Bei said sinisterly: "I have known this person for a long time, so I have beentraying my master's slave."

"oh?"

"This person was originally a servant in Mi Zhu's family, but he secretly talked with the third wife of Mi family.

Later, Mi Zizhong discovered that this villa was extremely vicious and colluded with the Yellow Turban thieves to start a massacre and snatch the third wife of the Mi family, which made Zizhong even more shameful."

Speaking of this, Liu Bei suddenly raised his head, "Why did Mr. Cao mention this person?"

Cao Cao's thick eyebrows jumped twice, then smiled and said, "At the moment of Man Boning's message, this Liao led his troops to capture Ruyin and sent someone to write a letter, intending to submit to me.

I was hesitating about how to deal with this matter, but I didn't expect Xuande to recognize this person.

Well, how can I allow him to be arrogant if I bear the master's slave? Since that's the case, I will order Boning to launch troops to conquer Ruyin. When this time, I will take this person down and tie him to Zizhong to eliminate his hatred."

Overall, Cao Cao was a very enlightened person.

Historically, he used poor scholars and even issued a list of recruitment, setting a precedent for using talents in an unconventional manner.

But even so, he was an official after all.

The difference between the high and the low is very clear, and he attached great importance to Liu Bei, so he naturally believed in Liu Bei's words.

In addition, there is another reason that he has no mind to Liu Chuang at all.

Yuan Shao was in Hebei and his power was becoming increasingly powerful; Liu Biao was in Jingzhou and formed an alliance with Zhang Xiu and handed over Wancheng to Zhang Xiu, which made Cao Cao feel extremely worried. Wancheng was too close to Xudu. Zhang Xiu was also a very good at using troops. How could Cao Cao not beware of it?

He is planning to send troops to Wancheng now, so how could he care about a little Liu Chuang?

Liu Bei was also extremely excited when he heard this.

He quickly stood up and said, "I have been loved by Mr. Cao and entrusted the position of governor of Yuzhou.

The thieves in the near future are in trouble, and they are willing to fight for Cao Gong and kill this beast... However, there are no soldiers and soldiers in the morning, and I hope Cao Gong will provide assistance."

Cao Cao laughed and said, "Since Duke Xuande is familiar with this person, then hand him over to Duke Xuande.

I will help Xuande Gong three thousand soldiers and horses, and then let Boning cooperate in Pingyu. At that time, he will attack him twice, why worry about this beast not dead?"

Liu Bei was overjoyed and thanked him quickly.

After Cao Cao exchanged a few greetings with him, Liu Bei stood up and said goodbye.

Watching Liu Bei's back disappear, Cao Cao picked up Man Chong's memorial, looked at it twice, and a look of disdain appeared on his face.

"Liu Chuang!"

He sneered, threw the memorial into the brazier beside him.

For Cao Cao, Liu Chuang is just a small person who cannot be even smaller. How could he really attract Cao Cao's attention?

In September of the first year of Jian'an, Yuan Shao heard that Cao Cao was willing to give him his position as a general, so he was satisfied and accepted the title of Ye Hou.

However, Liu Chuang, who was far away in Runan, felt increasing pressure.

"Uncle, are you saying that Zhong Yao didn't see you?"

Liu Yong had a look of anger on his face and said angrily: "Zhong Yuan Chang is a villain, but it's a blessing that the old master took good care of him.

After I arrived in Yingyin, I found the Zhong family. However, the Zhong family said that Zhong Yao was seriously ill and could not see guests, so he asked me to wait for Mingla. I waited in Yingyin for six days, but I still didn't see anyone. I planned to visit again, but I didn't want to hear the news that Cao Cao was going to use troops against Ruyin, so I didn't dare to stay, so I handed Meng Yan's letter to the Zhong family, and then hurried back to help Meng Yan fight."

Zhong Yao, don’t want to meet?

This is indeed a result that was unexpected to Liu Chuang.

In his opinion, even if Liu Tao rejected the Zhong family's kindness to let him re-sell, Zhong Yao would at least give some help to his past relationship. But this guy was so amazing that Liu Chuang was particularly angry and even hated. After all, the eldest mother was not his mother. Otherwise, how could Zhong Yao stand by and watch him suffer indifferently?

Liu Chuang was very angry, but he couldn't show it on his face.

On the contrary, he also tried his best to comfort Liu Yong, "Uncle, don't worry, without him, Zhong Yuanchang, wouldn't we still live until now?

In this year, it is better to seek oneself than to seek others.

Everything is fake, our fists are real... Since Cao Cao is determined to fight with me, I can only fight to the death with him."

Liu Yong nodded in agreement.

However, there was still a look of worry on his face and he whispered: "But I heard that the prefect of Runan Man Feng Man Boning is not an ordinary person. He has ordered Li Tong, the general of the Central Army of the State of the State, to lead 5,000 troops to approach Ruyin from Xincai. I think it will arrive within three or five days."

Man Chong, Li Tong!

Not easy to deal with...

Li Tong was originally a Ranger and was famous in the Jiangru area.

Later, he raised an army with Chen Gong, a native of Runan, and many people came to surrender. He had a man named Zhou Zhi, who had two thousand servants under him, and was not convinced by Li Tong and Chen Gong. After Li Tong knew about it, he designed to invite Zhou Zhi to come and have a drink. At the banquet, Li Tong killed Zhou Zhi, and then led his troops to annex Zhou Zhi's troops. Later, he captured the Yellow Turban General Wu Ba alive, but encountered a famine. So he dispersed all his family's wealth and shared the joys and sorrows with the soldiers. Therefore, Li Tong's soldiers were extremely brave in the battle, and most of them were willing to sacrifice their lives for Li Tong.

At the beginning of the first year of Jian'an, Cao Cao conquered Yuzhou, and Li Tong led his troops to surrender. He was named General of Zhenwei and guarded the western part of Runan.

This is a hard bone!

"It seems that Man Boning values ​​me quite seriously."

Liu Chuang looked indifferent and smiled slightly.

In fact, Li Tong was coming, and he also heard the news that Cao Cao gave Liu Bei three thousand soldiers. Liu Bei had already rushed to Xiayi and was preparing to join Jian Yong and others to join the war. Liu Bei had at least a few thousand people under his command. In addition, Cao Cao gave him and Chen Dao's men were probably nearly ten thousand. Once Liu Bei and Li Tong formed a cross-border attack, Liu Chuang would be in a lot of trouble.

He pondered for a moment and said softly: "When my uncle was not back, I was also considering countermeasures.

Cao Cao and Liu Bei are now joining forces to kill me... If only Li Tong can resist me. But if Liu Bei is added, I will inevitably be unable to get it. So I thought of a solution, but my uncle needs to come forward to restrain Liu Bei's troops."

"oh?"

Liu Yong was stunned and looked at Liu Chuang in shock.

Liu Chuang said: "Uncle still remembers that I had told me before... that is Mr. Xu from Xujiazhuang, Gepi, Qiao County."

"Of course I remember!"

"What's the relationship between the uncle and the Xu family?"

Liu Yong said: "Meng Yan was young at that time and may have forgotten it.

At that time, I helped Mr. Xu defeat a wave of bandits, so Mr. Xu was quite friendly to me... If I say that, the relationship would be pretty good."
To be continued...