Lord of the Gaming World Chapter 365: Prelude to the Battle of Youzhou

The latest website: "My lord, the governor of western Liaoning, Prince Yan, and the governor of Youbeiping, Gongsun Zan, abandoned the city and fled, leaving the frontier and missing!"

"Even if Youbeiping falls, they can retreat to Yuyang County to defend, so why flee north?"

Liu Bei's chopsticks fell to the ground.

Prince Yan and Gongsun Zan gave up their resistance, which was a fatal blow to Liu Bei's forces.

Jixian, Liu Bei had been in Youzhou for less than half a year, and his power had just reached its peak when he was attacked by various forces.

In a sense, Youzhou is the land of the four battles in the north. The Liaodong Army of Mingguan moved westward and wanted to take Youzhou. Yuan Shao and Zhao Long's Jizhou forces moved north to take Youzhou. Huma of Bingzhou wants to take the land, but also cuts a piece of meat from Youzhou.

Liu Bei was attacked by powerful enemies, and was only slightly better than Cao Cao.

"Master, how can this be good?"

Liu Bei invited Chen Xi, a foreign military advisor, to the banquet. The current Liu Bei forces simply cannot withstand the attack of the four princes. Not to mention the four major princes, even from Mingguan in Liaodong, with a large number of cavalry and heavy infantry in Liaodong, the quality of their civil servants and generals is not comparable to Liu Bei. Mingguan has obtained a lot of benefits in previous epic battles and national wars, second only to Chutian, and similar to Jijiu Lao Qin.

Chen Xi's expression was also very puzzled at this time. He couldn't understand why Prince Yan and Gongsun Zan didn't flee for their lives in the south, but instead ran to the desert in the north.

The generals of Liu Bei's forces went to resist Yuan Shao, Zhao Long, and Huma. They faced Yan Liangwen Chou, Lanling King, Hu Luguang, Han Zhanhu, Shi Wansui, Lian Po, Zhou Dewei and other generals. Ju Shou, Tian Feng and other advisors, even Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and generals from other dynasties recruited by Liu Bei could not support them.

"The Changshan Kingdom, Zhongshan Kingdom, and Anping Kingdom of Jizhou have been occupied by Yuan Shao and Zhao Long, and Daijun and Shanggu County of Youzhou have been seized by Huma. We only have Hejian Kingdom in Jizhou. Zhuo County, Guangyang County and Yuyang County in the state, a total of four counties.”

Chen Xi mentioned the precarious situation of Liu Bei's forces, and the Youzhou officials present were silent.

At the peak of Liu Bei's period, there were four counties in Jizhou and five counties in Youzhou that he actually controlled. There were a total of nine counties. Now they are besieged by major princes, leaving only four counties left. And the expansion of the major princes is not over yet.

Liu Bei's thoughts are so heavy that it's hard to swallow: "The situation is critical, please ask the military instructor to teach me."

Chen Xi looked at the Youzhou officials present and signaled that Liu Bei's matter was secret and should not be known to everyone.

So Liu Bei got up and went to the back room with Chen Xi alone to conspire.

Chen Xi knew that Liu Bei's willpower was the most tenacious of all the princes. Cao Cao would waver when things went wrong, but Liu Bei fled all the way from the north to the south. Liu Bei would not give up so easily.

If Liu Bei escaped to Hulao Pass, his choice would be different from Cao Cao's. Liu Bei would rather flee to Jiujiu Lao Qin as a guest general, guard the Xiongguan for Jiji Lao Qin, wait for an opportunity, and would not surrender to Chutian and be deprived of military power.

This is Liu Bei's tenacity.

Even if Liu Bei is now besieged by Jizhou, Bingzhou, and Liaodong, Liu Bei will not give up.

Faced with Liu Bei, who trusted him, Chen Xi proposed a risky plan: "Yuan Shao is in the south, Huma is in the west, Mingguan is in the east, and the north is Mo Nan. The lord can rely on one of the forces to preserve his forces and lead the three major forces. The forces will fight decisively in Youzhou. The three forces are like wolves like tigers, and none of them are good. In order to compete for Youzhou, they will definitely fight, and the number of troops and villagers may be as many as one million. At that time, once the three sides suffer heavy losses , the lord can reap the benefits of the fisherman and regain control of Youzhou. This plan is very risky, but it is actually a gamble. If one of the three parties still has spare strength after the war, we will not be able to accomplish anything.”

Beyond Chen Xi's expectations, Liu Bei quickly agreed: "Who do the military advisors think they should rely on?"

"You can rely on Yuan Shao to make Yuan Shao, Huma, and Mingguan bordering the territory, and then the three-army war can be facilitated. Moreover, Yuan Shao can tolerate the existence of Zhao Long, and since he has set a precedent, he can naturally tolerate the lord as a guest general."

"Okay, I will send you an envoy to Yuan Shao's barracks to discuss with Yuan Shao about the four counties and states to join us. But please allow Yuan Shao to have troops and horses stationed in my hometown of Zhuo County. I am willing to let go of Youzhou. Ji County."

Liu Bei made up his mind and sent military advisor Chen Xi to Yuan Shao's barracks.

Chen Xi agreed.

Yuan Shao's 50,000 soldiers and horses were wiped out by Chutian's cavalry in Henan. In his anger, he vented all his anger on Liu Bei and sacked the Jizhou county controlled by Liu Bei. He almost owned Jizhou nine counties, becoming the No. 1 in Hebei. A great prince.

The rise of Yuan Shao is inseparable from the support of the alien lord Zhao Long. Zhao Long controls the guild formed by free players, and is responsible for inquiring and infiltrating Jizhou. Waiting for generals, and a large number of soldiers and horses.

Although Yuan Shao was on guard against Zhao Long, on the surface Zhao Long was still attached to Yuan Shao, and Zhao Long was too big to fall, so Yuan Shao didn't dare to touch Zhao Long. Zhao Long was infiltrating within Yuan Shao's forces. If Yuan Shao wanted to harm him, he could get the news as soon as possible. The internal fire of Jizhou will only make other princes cheaper. Yuan Shao knew this.

Yuan Shao's forces seem to be getting stronger and stronger, but there are major factions inside each other.

Now, there is another force. Liu Bei, the shepherd of Youzhou, secretly sent messengers to ask to be attached to Yuan Shao. He is willing to offer four prefectures, but he also requests to keep one prefecture. Liu Bei was stationed in Zhuo County to assist Yuan Shao in monitoring the north.

Yuan Shao was overjoyed when he heard the news.

If he accepts Liu Bei, Yuan Shao can not only own nine counties in Jizhou, but also three counties in Youzhou, and getting Liu Bei is equivalent to getting Liu Bei's civil servants and generals!

Tian Feng knew that Liu Bei had sent people to lobby Yuan Shao, looked at the map, and poured cold water on Yuan Shao: "My lord, no, Liu Bei's offering of the city is actually a disaster!"

Chen Xi, a foreign military adviser to Yuan Shao's forces, was shocked in his heart. Sure enough, such a strategy could not be concealed from Yuan Shao's advisers Tian Feng and Ju Shou.

The advisors present, Xu You, Shen Pei, Feng Ji, Xun Chen, Xin Pi and others all looked at Tian Feng and Chen Xi who was standing in the middle of the hall.

Yuan Shao was puzzled: "Liu Xuande came down from the four prefectures and kingdoms, and he guarded the north for me. I can do my best to go south, how can the disaster lead to the east?"

"Liu Xuande is unwilling to be subordinated, and joining the lord is only an expedient measure. Once the lord occupies Jixian, he will definitely be hated by Huma and Mingguan. When the Bingzhou and Liaodong legions gather in Jixian, it will definitely be a shocking battle. , the sun and moon have no light. In case of defeat, not only will the land be lost, but even if it is defeated, it will definitely suffer heavy losses and be taken advantage of by villains!”

Tian Feng gave a generous speech, completely seeing through the strategy of Liu Bei's alien military adviser Chen Xi, and looked at Chen Xi to let Chen Xi know that he had failed. At the same time, Tian Feng accused Sang of scolding Huai, and demoted Liu Bei and Chen Xi to villains.

Yuan Shao's advisors whispered in private that they had the ability to stand here, not mediocre. After Tian Feng's reminder, they could see the clue.

Chen Xi squinted his eyes, Tian Feng is very smart, but he may not lose to Tian Feng. Tian Feng has a fatal weakness, that is, it is too rigid.

Chen Xi glanced at Guo Tu.

Guo Tu stood up and said: "Why should the lord be afraid of Huma and Mingguan! If the lord wants to unify Hebei and compete in the Central Plains, Bingzhou and Liaodong must be eliminated! Now Liu Xuande offers Youzhou, and he leads Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, etc. The fierce generals will serve the lord, this is a good opportunity to eliminate Huma, Mingguan, occupy Bingzhou and Liaodong, and dominate Hebei! God has given the lord such a good opportunity, how can you give up Youzhou because of fear of war?"

Tian Feng was in a hurry and accused Guo Tu: "Our army is not yet fully prepared, the Bingzhou wolf is like a wolf, and the Liaodong iron is like a tiger. In the battle of Youzhou, most of them will be defeated. How can we rashly go north to Jixian and compete with Bingzhou and Liaodong? It's better to take it slowly, accumulate strength secretly, sit back and watch Bingzhou and Liaodong lose both, and then take Youzhou in one fell swoop!"

Ju Shu stood up and stood in the same camp with Tian Feng: "If Liu Xuande sincerely joins the lord, he should surrender all his troops and horses. The lord will occupy Zhuo County, give Ji County to Bingzhou and Liaodong forces to compete, and wait for the opportunity to move."

Guo Tu was furious: "Tian Feng and Ju Shou are as timid as mice, and they are not enough to be reused. Following their advice will only make the lord miss the opportunity, and the Central Plains will not be visible!"

Shen Pei stood on Guo Tu's side: "The lord sits on the nine counties of Jizhou, with strong troops and strong horses. It is advisable to fight quickly, sweep Youzhou, Bingzhou, and Liaodong, control millions of strings, cross the Yellow River, and unify the world."

Yuan Shao's internal advisors were divided into two factions again. Tian Feng and Ju Shi advocated to confiscate Liu Bei's military power and wait for work. Guo Tu and Shen Pei advocated taking in Liu Bei, marching into Youzhou, and making a quick decision.

Yuan Shao was hesitant, and every time he encountered a major decision, Yuan Shao would be divided into two factions, arguing endlessly.

Chen Xi added: "Today, Chu Zimou in Henan attacked Yanzhou, annexed Cao Cao, and devoured it. It would take at least a year to digest Yanzhou and establish a ruling system. Once Chu Zimou was allowed to unify the four provinces of Henan, it would be difficult for Duke Yuan to compete with him. . Please use our lord as a minion, defeat Bingzhou and Liaodong troops, sweep Hebei, and go south to fight with Chu Zimou. This is the opportunity given to Yuan Gong to unify the world, don't worry about it."

Chen Xi's words touched Yuan Shao's fear of Xuzhou Mu Chu Zimou.

Yuan Shao looked at Zhao Long, the alien lord who had supported him very early, and Zhao Long kept silent: "What do you think, Brother Xian?"

Zhao Long seemed to be asleep, when Yuan Shao asked him this question, and then he stood up: "I personally think that what Chen Xi said is very true. Make a difference."

Zhao Long has a higher status in Yuan Shao's mind than other strategists, because Zhao Long has generals, soldiers and horses, and he helped Yuan Shao defeat Liu Bei in the Battle of Julu.

"Since the wise brothers have said so, I have made up my mind. Liu Bei moved to Zhuo County, Yan Liang and Wen Chou sent troops to occupy Ji County, with Tian Feng and Feng Ji as military advisers, and Liu Bei as minions, to reject strong enemies from all over the world. Great army, go north with your wise brother!"

Yuan Shao had Zhao Long and Liu Bei as eagle dogs and thought he could defeat Huma and Mingguan.

Liu Bei's alien military advisor Chen Xi looked at Zhao Long intentionally or not, with some doubts in his eyes. He tried to bribe Guo Tu and lobby for trial match, but he never approached Zhao Long.

Can't Zhao Long see that Liu Bei intends to lead Yuan Shao north to fight against Bingzhou and Liaodong?

Zhao Long's eyes were erratic and absent-minded.

Yuan Shao recruited soldiers and horses from various counties in Jizhou, and each county sent 40,000 troops and horses, and he could also make up an army of 300,000.

"Please stop!"

"Can the two gentlemen have any advice?"

"Could it be that you can't see that Liu Bei wants to bring disaster to the east?"

Yuan Shao sent everyone down to prepare, Tian Feng and Ju Shou stopped Zhao Long, not understanding why Zhao Long would suddenly support Guo Tu and Shen Pei. For a long time, Zhao Long has been on good terms with all parties in Yuan Shao's forces, especially with Tian Feng and Ju Shou. Tian Feng and Ju Shou knew Zhao Long's ability, and they did not believe that Zhao Long could not see Chen Xi's strategy.

Zhao Long said: "Of course I can see it."

"Then why..."

"Chu Zimou can unify the Central Plains within a year or two, and the next step is Hebei. If you don't defeat Huma and Mingguan as soon as possible, how will you fight against Chu Zimou? If you have a battle with Chu Zimou in the future , and ask the two gentlemen to help me. I will return to Handan to prepare for the battle and prepare to go north."

Zhao Long has a good relationship with Tian Feng and Ju Shuo, so he speaks briefly and directly.

Zhao Long was accompanied by Shi Wansui, and a general who even Tian Feng and Ju Shou did not know.

Ju Shu looked at Zhao Long's back, "He has something to hide from us."

Tian Feng is more concerned about the generals who follow Zhao Long: "That person is very popular and very personable."

"It seems that Zhao Long came back from Mobei and recruited a general."

Tian Feng and Ju Shou were weak after all, and it was difficult to contend against Guo Tu and matchmaking. With Zhao Long's support, Yuan Shao did not follow Tian Feng and Ju Shou's advice in the end.

The sky over Youzhou was densely covered with dark clouds. Liu Bei announced that he would be attached to Yuan Shao, moved to Zhuo County, and ceded Youzhou to Yuan Shao, the minister of Jizhou. In order to compete for Youzhou, Huma and Mingguan gathered troops and horses and marched to Ji County.

"Interesting..."

Puyang City, Chutian returned to the division and learned that the princes of Hebei were fighting for Youzhou, and Liu Bei seemed to withdraw from the competition for Youzhou and rely on Yuan Shao, but Liu Bei still had soldiers and horses in his hands.

The battle of Youzhou may cause hundreds of thousands of casualties and corpses on all sides.

Prince Yan and Gongsun Zan have gone to Monan according to Chutian's request to run horse production for Chutian.

Puyang City, Cao Ren, Man Chong, Xiahou Dun and others were captured and held in prison cells.

Cao Ren burst into tears when he saw Cao Cao.

After careful inquiries, Cao Cao heard that Man Chong persuaded Cao Ren to surrender, and he couldn't help but sigh: "Man Boning, know me too."

Because of Cao Cao's appearance, Xiahou Dun, Cao Ren, Man Chong and others all pledged allegiance to Chutian after meeting Cao Cao.

"Ding! King-level general Xiahou Dun (according to Romance) is loyal to you."

"Ding! The king-level military commander Cao Ren is loyal to you."

"Ding! Diamond Commander Man Chong is loyal to you."

"Ding! Platinum Commander Cao Ang is loyal to you."

"Ding! Platinum-level civil servant Xue Ti (Yanzhou nobility) is loyal to you~IndoMTL.com~ Ding! Gold-level military commander Cao Anmin is loyal to you."

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A group of civil servants and generals are loyal to Chutian, many of them are Cao Cao's clan, and Cao Cao's eldest son Cao Ang...

Now Cao Cao's entire family has been captured by Chu Tian, ​​as well as Cao Cao's family Ding and side Bian.

Chutian returned Cao Cao's wife and children to Cao Cao, ordered them to move to Xiacheng, and monitored them to ensure Cao Cao's loyalty. Although Cao Cao likes other people's wives very much, Chu Tian doesn't think that Cao Cao would like his wife to be taken away.

It will take some time for Chutian to digest the numerous civil servants and generals in Yanzhou. Chutian plans to take Cao Cao to fight the national war. During the national war, there is no need to worry about Cao Cao's mutiny, because Cao Cao is unlikely to surrender to the aliens.

"A war may break out in Youzhou, and I just want to farm well in Henan..."