Cao Cao was overjoyed when he gained Xuzhou, and discussed raising an army to capture Pi. Cheng Yu said, "Lü Bu only has one city in Xia Pi now, and if he is pushed too quickly, he will definitely fight to the death and throw himself into Yuan Shu." Lü Bu and Yuan Shu joined forces, and their strength was difficult to attack. Now it is possible to send capable people to guard the Huainan path, defend Lü Bu internally, and block Yuan Shu externally. In fact, there are still Zang Ba and Sun Guan disciples in Shandong who have not yet submitted, and they must not be prevented. Cao Cao said, "I am blocking the roads of Shandong." Huainan Path, please Xuande to take charge. Liu Bei said, "The general order of the prime minister does not dare to violate it." The next day, Liu Bei left Mi Zhu and Jian Yong in Xuzhou, leading Sun Qian, Guan Yu, and Zhang Fei to garrison the Huainan Path. Cao Cao went to lead his troops to attack Xia Pi.
Lü Bu was in Xia Pi, confident that he had enough food and was in danger of Surabaya, so he could sit at ease and be safe. Chen Gong said, "Now that Cao Cao's soldiers and horses are coming, they can take advantage of the fact that their fences are undecided, and they are invincible." Lü Bu said, "Our side has been defeated many times, so we must not take it lightly." Wait for them to attack and then strike again, and they all fall into Surabaya. So he didn't listen to Chen Gong's words. After a few days, Cao Bing's descent from the village had been decided. Cao Cao led the generals to the city and shouted, "Lü Bu answered!" Lü Bu went up to the city and stood, and Cao Cao said, "I heard that Feng Xian was going to marry Yuan Shu again, so I led the troops here." Yuan Shu had committed the great sin of rebellion, and the public had the merit of currying favor with Dong Zhuo, so why did he now abandon his previous merits and follow the rebellion? If the city is broken, it will be too late to regret it! If you come early and surrender, help the royal family together, and do not lose the position of marquis. Lü Bu said, "If you are in charge of the situation, you will still be allowed to discuss." Chen Gong scolded Cao Cao's traitor at Lü Bu's side, and an arrow hit Cao Cao's cover. Cao Cao pointed at Chen Gong and said, "I swear to kill you!" "Then he led his troops to attack the city."
Chen Gong said to Lü Bu, "Cao Cao is far away, and the momentum cannot last long. The general can ride out of the city and I will keep the rest of the people inside; if Cao Cao attacks the general, Chen Gong will lead the troops to hit him on the back; if he comes to attack the city, the general can be saved later; but on the tenth day, Cao Cao's army runs out of food and can be broken with a drum; this is the momentum of the horn. Lü Bu said, "The public word is extremely true." So he went back to the house to pack up his armor.
Yan Shi Liufu
It was already winter cold, and Lü Bu ordered the people to bring more cotton clothes. Lü Bu's wife, Yan Shi, heard this and came out and asked, "Where does the king want to go?" Lü Bu said Chen Gong's plan. Yan Shi said, "The monarch has appointed the whole city, donated his wife, and the lone army is far away." If something changes, will the concubine be the wife of the general again? Lü Bu hesitated and did not come out of the palace for three days.
Chen Gong came to see Lü Bu and said, "The Cao army is besieging the city on all sides, and if it does not leave early, it will be trapped by it." Lü Bu said, "I'm better off thinking far than sticking to it." Chen Gong said, "I recently heard that Cao Cao's army food was running out, so I sent someone to Xu Du to get it, and sooner or later I will arrive." A general may lead his elite troops to cut off his grain routes. That's a great idea. Lü Bu listened to him and went inside to tell Yan about it. Yan Shi cried, "If the general is out, how can Chen Gong and Gao Shun hold the city?" If there is a mistake, there is no regret! The concubine used to be in Chang'an, abandoned by the general, but fortunately, Pang Shu hid the concubine's body privately, so he had to be reunited with the general; who knew that now he was going to abandon the concubine again? The future of the general is long, please do not think of concubines! "I cried bitterly.
Lü Bu heard that he was depressed and went to inform the cicada. The sable cicada said, "The general wants a concubine to be the master, and he should not come out of the house lightly." Lü Bu said, "You have no worries." I have a painted halberd, a red rabbit horse, who dares to come near me! So he went out and said to Chen Gong, "Cao Cao's military food will arrive, it must be a trick." Cao Cao was so scheming, I didn't dare to move. Chen Gong left the palace and sighed, "I have no place to die!" Lü Bu did not come out all day, and only drank with Yan and Mink to relieve his boredom.
The counselors Xu Feng and Wang Kai came to see Lü Bu and offered advice: "Now yuan shu is in Huainan, and the momentum is greatly enhanced. The general used to make a pact with Yuan Shu, so why don't he ask for it now? If Yuan Jun arrives, it will not be difficult for Cao Cao to break through the attack inside and outside. Lü Bu planned to repair the book on the same day, so he let the two go. Xu Feng said, "You must have an army to lead the way and rush out." Lü Bu ordered Zhang Liao and Hao Meng to lead a thousand troops and send them out of the pass. That night, Zhang Liao was in front and Hao Meng was in the back, and he escorted Xu Feng and Wang Kai out of the city. Passing by Liu Bei's camp, the crowd could not catch up, and Zhang Liao and others had already left the pass. Hao Meng led five hundred people and went away with Xu Feng and Wang Kai. Zhang Liao led half of his army back to the city, and when he reached the pass, he was stopped by Guan Yu, and before he could engage, Gao Shun led his troops out of the city to rescue and enter the city.
Xu Feng and Wang Kai came to Shouchun, met Yuan Shu, and presented a letter. Yuan Shu said, "The former killed my mission and relied on my marriage!" Why are you asking again today? Xu Feng said, "This is a mistake by Cao Cao's treacherous plan, and I would like to investigate it in detail." Yuan Shu said, "Your lord is not in a hurry because of Cao Bing, so why would you allow me to be a woman?" Wang Kai said, "Ming Shang does not save each other now, only fears that his lips will be cold, and it is not a blessing for Ming Shang." Yuan Shu said, "Feng Xian repeatedly has no faith, but he can send his daughter first, and then send troops." Xu Feng and Wang Kai had to bow down and return with Hao Meng.
Coming to Liu Beizhai's side, Xu Feng said, "The daytime cannot be passed." In the middle of the night, the two of us went first, and General Hao broke off. Several people discussed stopping. That night, after passing through Liu Bei's camp, Xu Feng and Wang Kai passed first. Between Hao Meng's marches, Zhang Fei flew out of the village to block the road. Hao Meng was captured by Zhang Feisheng as soon as he crossed the horses, and all five hundred men and horses were killed and scattered. Zhang Fei escorted Hao Meng to see Liu Bei, and Liu Bei was rushed to Dazhai to meet Cao Cao.
Hao Meng elaborated on Lü Bu's request for help. Cao Cao was furious, beheaded Hao Meng at the military gate, and sent someone to send a message to the villages to guard carefully: if Lü Bu and the soldiers were removed, they would be punished according to military law; the villages were terrified. Liu Bei returned to the camp and instructed Guan Yu and Zhang Fei: "I am waiting for the right place in Huainan to rush." The second brother should be careful not to violate Cao Gong's military orders. Zhang Fei said, "After catching a thief general, I didn't see that Cao Cao had much praise, but instead he came to intimidate, why?" Liu Bei said, "Not so." Cao Cao commanded many armies, and if he did not take military orders, how could he obey people? Brother, don't do it. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei retreated in response to their promises.
Lü Bu's negative daughter
Xu Feng and Wang Kai returned to the city to see Lü Bu and told him that Yuan Shu wanted to get his daughter and daughter first, and then he could raise troops to rescue him. Lü Bu said, "How to send it?" Xu Feng said, "Now that Hao Meng has been captured, Cao Cao will know my feelings and should make preparations in advance." If it is not personally escorted by the general, who can break through the siege? Lü Bu said, "I will send it today, how?" Xu Feng said, "Today is the day of the fierce god's duty, and it must not be sent." Tomorrow is a big profit, it is advisable to use the time of the day. Lü Bu ordered Zhang Liao and Gao Shun: "Lead three thousand troops and horses, and arrange a small car." I'll send it two hundred miles away, and you two will send it again. At two o'clock the next night, Lü Bu wrapped his daughter in a cotton cloth, wrapped her in armor, carried her on her back, and carried her on her horse.
Opening the city gate, Lü Budang left the city first, followed by Zhang Liao and Gao Shun. Before arriving at Liu Beizhai, a drum sounded, and Guan Yu and Zhang Fei stopped the way and shouted, "Hugh go!" Lü Bu had no intention of fighting, and only cared about taking the road. Liu Bei led an army to kill him, and the two armies fought in a scuffle. Although Lü Bu was brave, he finally tied up a woman, only afraid of being injured, and did not dare to clash with the siege. Later, Xu Huang and Xu Chu came together to kill, and all the troops shouted, "Don't go Lü Bu!" Lü Bu saw that the incoming army was too anxious, so he had to retreat into the city. Liu Bei collected the army, Xu Huang and others returned to their own villages, and duan did not leave one.
When Lü Bu returned to the city, his heart became more and more depressed, and he only drank alcohol all day.