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Text Chapter 171: What¡¯s the point of having another crazy enemy?

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    All the civil and military officials in Xuzhou in the hall were shocked by Chen Gui's words.

    Everyone was not shocked that Tao Qian chose Liu Bei as the state shepherd, but they were shocked that Chen Gui actually said that he had a plan to scare Yuan Fang away without any effort.

    Although Liu Bei lost consecutive battles, looking at Xuzhou, most of them were gentry and civil servants, and there were not many people like Liu Bei who could lead troops.

    Under such circumstances, Tao Qian had no suitable candidate, so it was not surprising that he chose Liu Bei to succeed him as state pastor.

    But when Tao Qian said he could defeat Yuan Fang, everyone didn't believe him.

    It should be known that Xuzhou's troops and horses suffered serious losses in the previous confrontation with Cao Cao, and now they were defeated by Yuan Fang again. The number of available troops in Xiapi City was less than 10,000.

    With more than 10,000 remnant soldiers, it is still doubtful whether they can hold Xiapi under this turbulent military morale, let alone scare Yuan Fang away.

    "Mr. Chen, if you have any clever plan to defeat the enemy, please tell me quickly." Cao Bao urged.

    But Chen Gui shook his head and said to Liu Bei, "If Duke Xuande doesn't agree to inherit the position of prefectural pastor, I won't say anything."

    Everyone had no choice but to turn to Liu Bei immediately, and sincerely asked Liu Bei to take over. It was as if Liu Bei's prestige had exploded in an instant.

    Liu Bei had been thinking about the position of Zhou Mu for a long time. Although he was suspicious in his heart and didn't know why Chen Gui wanted to praise him, he still reluctantly agreed to everyone's invitation after repeatedly pretending to decline.

    On the same day, when Tao Qian's body was still cold and had not yet been buried, Liu Bei, supported by Chen Gui, Cao Bao and other prominent figures from the Xuzhou family, hurriedly announced that he would inherit the position of Zhou Mu, and spread the word to all the prefectures and states, ordering the prefects and ministers.  .  Listen to the orders of Xinzhou Mu.

    Liu Bei, who succeeded to the throne, remembered that Tao Qian had not yet been buried.  He was busy leading all the officials to hold a grand funeral for Tao Qian outside Xiapi City.

    At the funeral, Liu Bei read out the memorial text in grief and indignation, placing all the blame for Tao Qian's death from illness on Yuan Fang, claiming that he would lead the army and people of the state to resist Yuan Fang's invasion to the death.  To avenge the death of Tao Qian.

    When the coffin was buried, Liu Bei supported Tao Qian's coffin and cried bitterly. He cried so sadly that he felt like his own father had died. He fainted from crying several times.

    The officials had no choice but to force Liu Bei away.  Only then could Tao Qian be buried smoothly.

    After the funeral, the second thing Liu Bei did was to promote his subordinates.

    Because of his support, Chen Gui was appointed by Liu Bei as Xuzhou Biejia, and became the No. 1 subordinate official below Zhou Mu.

    His uncle Cao Bao.  He was also appointed as Zhizhong, and his official position was second only to Chen Gui.

    As for Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, they were naturally promoted to partial generals and general Pi, respectively in charge of Xuzhou's military power.

    The rest of the prominent people in Xuzhou who supported his accession to the throne also received promotions.

    The official promotion and reward are completed.  Liu Bei hadn't even sat down in his seat as state shepherd when an urgent report came from the north.  Yuan Fang's army has broken through Liangcheng, and the forward is only forty miles away from Xiapi City.

    Liu Bei then remembered that whether he could continue to sit down as the state shepherd would depend on Yuan Fangyun's permission.

    The frightened Liu Bei quickly summoned all the civil and military officials and asked Chen Gui again if he had any good strategies to retreat Yuan Fang.

    Chen Gui then stroked his beard and said calmly: "It's actually very simple. General Yuan Jiujiu in the south controls most of Yangzhou, with well-equipped soldiers and sufficient food. The lord only needs to send people to Shouchun and invite General Yuan Jiujiu.  Send troops to help, are you afraid that you won't be able to scare away that little thief Yuan Fang?"

    With these words, Liu Bei suddenly woke up and saw a glimmer of hope in his predicament.

    Liu Bei opened his mouth to agree, but when the words came to his lips, he worried: "Although Yuan Gongdao is powerful, how can he easily send troops to help for no reason?"

    Chen Gui sighed: "Since we have something to ask of others, of course we cannot ask them to send troops empty-handed. I think that if the lord can promise to cede the southernmost Guangling County to Yuan Gongluo, he will definitely be able to ask him to send troops."

    "Certain territory?" Liu Bei was startled, with a look of embarrassment on his face.

    He, a dignified state pastor, has just taken office, and he is just relying on ceding land to ask for help. This seems a bit too cowardly.

    Chen Gui then said: "My lord is only cutting off the county of Guangling, but what that little thief Yuan Fang wants is the whole of Xuzhou. Which is more important, please think twice."

    Liu Bei's figure suddenly shook, and Chen Gui's words completely dispelled Liu Bei's worries.

    Determined, Liu Bei immediately wrote a letter and sent Jian Yong south to Shouchun to ask Yuan Shu for help.

    Having decided on this plan to retreat from the enemy, Liu Bei and all the officials finally felt at ease, and the tense atmosphere finally subsided a little.

    The military meeting was over and everyone dispersed back to their homes.

    As soon as Chen Deng returned to his home, he??His father asked: "Father, did Tao Gong really choose Liu Bei to succeed the state pastor?"

    Chen Gui smiled and said nothing.

    Chen Deng immediately understood and said in surprise: "Since Tao Gong did not choose Liu Bei, why did my father lie and help Liu Bei become the state shepherd?"

    Chen Gui sighed: "Liu Bei holds the military power and the Cao family is helping him. Even if Tao Gong has other candidates, do you think Liu Bei will be able to obey Tao Gong's orders?"

    Chen Deng was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized something.

    "Being a father is just a favor, so Liu Bei reciprocated the favor by appointing me as his valet, allowing our Chen family to surpass the Cao family. With this benefit, why not do it as a father." Chen  Gui smiled meaningfully.

    It was only then that Chen Deng came to a realization and realized the sophistication of his father's methods. With a few tricks, he gained Liu Bei's trust.

    After being impressed, Chen Deng suddenly thought of something and said hurriedly: "My father proposed a plan to ask Yuan Jiujiu for help. Could it be that he also wanted to take the opportunity to lure Yuan Jiujiu into Xuzhou and replace Liu Bei?"

    Chen Gui smiled slightly, with a hint of weirdness at the corner of his mouth, acquiescing to Chen Deng's guess.

    Chen Deng was silent for a moment and said silently: "Instead of going through so much trouble, father, why not just offer Xuzhou to Yuan Fang. This man defeated Yuan Shao and Gongsun Zan, and then Liu Bei. He is really a hero of the world. Xuzhou has such strong men to protect him."  , is also a good choice.¡±

    Chen Gui was shaken, obviously shocked, as if he was surprised that his son could say such a thing.

    With a sneer, Chen Gui shook his head and said: "Yuan Fang is just a rebellious son of Yuan Shao. No matter how talented he is, it doesn't matter. Yuan Gongli is the true legitimate son of the Yuan family. He is now very powerful, and he and his father are old friends. How can he be his father?  There is a reason not to choose him, but to choose that traitorous thief.¡±

    Chen Deng remained silent.

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    A few days later, Yuan Fang's army came to Xiapi.

    According to the intelligence, Yuan Fang learned that Tao Qian was dead, and Liu Bei was promoted as the new Xuzhou Mu, taking over the military and political power of Xuzhou, and for a time he was unparalleled in prestige.

    However, Yuan Fang knew that Liu Bei, the Xuzhou herder, had less than 10,000 soldiers left in his hands. The frightened remnants of the army were actually only one step away from becoming a polished commander.

    Liu Bei was in such a difficult situation that Yuan Fang had nothing to worry about anymore. When the army entered Xiapi, they forced the city into a stronghold and surrounded the city on all sides.

    The siege of the city was over, and Yuan Fang was not in a hurry to attack the city. Instead, he divided his troops and cut off the counties around Xiapi. After Xiapi was completely isolated, it would not be too late to break the city in one fell swoop.

    That day, in the Chinese military tent, Yuan Fang, Guo Jia and other counselors and generals discussed the military affairs together.

    Yuan Gui hurried in, cupped his hands and said: "My lord, Yang Hong, the envoy of Yuan Shu in Huainan, has arrived outside the camp and requested to see my lord."

    Yuan Shu?

    This name that originally existed in history rang in Yuan Fang's ears for the first time. Only then did he remember that if he took Xuzhou, he would have to border with Yuan Shu, who was separatist in Huainan.

    "Yuan Shu sent an envoy at this time. It's probably because Liu Bei was in danger and asked Yuan Shu for help." Guo Jia pointed out.

    Yuan Fang nodded slightly, feeling a little confident, and then ordered Yang Hong to be introduced.

    Not long after, a middle-aged scribe came in with his head held high, his brows showing a bit of self-reliance.

    "Yang Hong, the chief minister of Yuan Gong, has met Yuan Zhoumu." Yang Hong slightly cupped his hands, without any respect in his tone.

    The Yan Liang generals on the left and right all showed a bit of anger on their faces.

    Yuan Fang, however, remained calm and said lightly: "It turns out to be Yang Changshi. I wonder what you do in our army?"

    Yang Hong cleared his throat and said loudly: "The official is here to persuade Yuan Zhoumu to withdraw from the siege of Pi and return to Qingzhou on the order of my lord."

    As soon as these words came out, all the generals changed their minds.

    Yan Liang was the first to shout angrily: "Who is your master? Why do you dare to ask my master to withdraw his troops!"

    "Why, hum."

    Yang Hong shouted, raised his head and said: "Because of my lord's background as the fourth and third prince, because my lord is the eldest son of the Yuan family, because my lord has a cloud of advisers, good generals like rain, and a hundred thousand soldiers!"

    Threats, blatant threats.

    Yang Hong revealed Yuan Shu¡¯s noble birth, numerous soldiers and generals, and his soft and hard strength in one breath, in an attempt to frighten Yuan Fang.

    When these arrogant words came out of his mouth, Yan Liang and other generals were all furious, and almost had the urge to rush forward and tear Yang Hong into pieces to vent their anger.

    Yuan Fang was as calm as water and said nothing. Although Yan Liang and others were angry, they did not dare to act rashly.

    "This Yuan Shu is indeed as arrogant as in history. The two Yuan brothers have the same virtue" Yuan Fang secretly sarcastic in his heart.

    When Yang Hong saw Yuan Fang was silent, he thought heYuan Fang's words shocked him and made him fearful.

    Thinking of this, Yang Hong became more confident, touched his mustache twice, raised his head and smiled and said: "My lord heard that Yuan Zhoumu has been driven out of the Yuan family by Yuan Shao. If Yuan Zhoumu is willing to retreat, my lord can make an exception to recognize Yuan Zhoumu."  As my adopted son, you will officially become the legitimate son of the Yuan family. From now on, no one in the world will dare to make fun of your identity. What do you think, Yuan Zhoumu? "

    Yuan Shu actually wants to recognize Yuan Fang as his son!

    "Obviously, Yuan Shu didn't understand Yuan Fang at all. He thought that, given his noble background, accepting Yuan Fang as his adopted son was a great gift to Yuan Fang.

    Yuan Fang was angry, completely irritated.

    He could not bear the oppression, stood up for himself, and broke with Yuan Shao, just to stand up straight and stand upright.

    Yuan Shu wanted him to kneel down again, prostrate himself in front of him, the noble and legitimate son of the Yuan family, and call Yuan Shu daddy with humility and satisfaction.

    Anger rises to the top!

    With his eyebrows narrowed, cold anger suddenly appeared on the young man's face. He slammed the table and shouted: "Yan Zizheng, go slap this guy thirty times in the mouth!"

    Yan Liang was already so angry that he couldn't hold it back. He immediately strode down, raised his arm and slapped Yang Hong on the face.
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