New Story of Lv Bu

In the third year of Jian'an of the Han Dynasty, on the third day of July, Xuzhou, Xuzhou Mu's residence, Yanxian, in the prefecture.

Xuzhou Mutaoqian Tao Gongzu is lying on the sick bed. There are fine beads of sweat all over his head and face. He is sixty out of sixty this year, and he is considered a longevity in this dynasty. At the age of sixty to six, this year has been in catastrophes. First, Cao Song's family died in Xuzhou, and then Cao Mengde led troops to attack. The blood flowed all the way, and there was no one in the world. Under horror, Tao Qian I feel exhausted a long time ago. Immediately afterwards, there was a series of months of offensive and defensive battles in Yanxian County. Finally, when Cao Cao retired, Tao Qian finally fell.

In the face of adversity, if ordinary people have a breath of support, they will be able to overcome all difficulties and persevere until the end. However, once you get through the crisis and come back to live the usual days of the day, you will feel exhausted and have to rest in bed. This is the case with Tao Qian's illness. He was already old, and he couldn't rest for several months, and it was inevitable that he would fall ill.

If you fall ill, you should fall ill. It's time for a good rest. Tao Qian sighed and pushed through trivial matters, and he was wholeheartedly recuperating. Who knew that after staying in bed for more than half a month, the condition got worse and worse. After changing several doctors and craftsmen in a row, they all shook their heads and sighed. At this time, Tao Qian finally understood that he had run out of oil and the lamp had run out. I am afraid that there is not much time!

Tao Qian was born in a variety of lives, with the broad-mindedness of the scholar-officials of the dynasty, and naturally there is not much time. The only thing you don't worry about is what's behind you. Tao Qian's wife, Gan, was the daughter of the late Cangwu prefect Gan Gong, and she was a real lady. Tao Qiansheng had two sons, the eldest son Tao Shang and the second son Tao Ying, both of whom were honest people and had no outstanding talents.

"You two are kind by nature, you are both honest and duty-bound. In this troubled world, it is the lamb to be slaughtered and the fish of others. If today is falling apart, the flocks will rise together, if the position of Xuzhou is passed on to you two. One, I am afraid that my Tao family will be destroyed! The ancients said: Everyone is not guilty of guilt. After I die, you two will return to Danyang to guard the ancestral business and not go out of office."

Tao Qian wanted to understand, so he sent a mansion order to call his two sons over, and gave them careful advice. Although the two brothers Tao Shang and Tao Ying were honest in their duties, they were quite knowledgeable. Hearing what his father said, he hurriedly knelt down and said. "Father, we brothers have heard your words clearly. Our brothers have no talents and no virtues. Instead of wrestling with the world's heroes and being condemned by the nine races, we should return to Danyang home and live by our ancestors. It's just that Xuzhou Baidu All the people are your people, so you have to choose an heir!"

"That's good, I have my own handling of this matter." Tao Qian answered slowly. But, who should give this huge Xuzhou? Tao Qian couldn't help but fell into contemplation. In general, Tao Qian has done three major things in Xuzhou's pastoral tenure. First, the promotion of farming land has made Xuzhou gentry people rich. This matter mainly depends on Mi Zhu. Second, appointing a rich family, this is his own likes and dislikes, no different from the scholar-officials of this dynasty. The third is to preach Buddhism. Ruo Rong is unruly and rebellious. This is what he meant to endure.

Under Tao Qian’s command, there were originally three forces. One was Chen Gui, Chen Deng and his son, the other was the Donghai Mijia, Mizhu and Mifang brothers, and the third was the Cao family represented by Cao Bao. The last thing is the Buddhists represented by Rurong. It is a pity that Ruo Rong has long since defected and was killed by Sun Ce. The Chen family and his sons were accustomed to playing with conspiracies and tricks, and were always unhappy for the Xuzhou gentry. Cao Bao is a pure warrior, who lacks culture and governance alone, and it is difficult to be a great responsibility. The brothers of the Moose family were born in merchants and were always favored by Qingliu.

After thinking about the several forces under his command back and forth, Tao Qian finally understood that the three of them are difficult to hold the position of Xuzhou pastoralist. If this is the case, they must ask for it. Among the world's heroes, there are many people who covet Xuzhou, and Cao Cao and Yuan Shu bear the brunt. However, Cao Cao killed Xuzhou with blood flowing into a river, and naturally failed. Yuan Shu was arrogant and arrogant and was not liked by gentry.

In addition to these two people, there are probably only Wen Wang Lu Bu and Ping Yuan Xiang Liu Bei, but who should Xuzhou be left to?

For several days, Tao Qian thought about it, and it was this question. Lu Fengxian? Liu Xuande, who is it for?

While Tao Qian was thinking hard, he could only hear a rush of footsteps, followed by a squeak, the door opened, and Tao Shang's honest face appeared in front of him. "Father! Great happy event! Report it carefully. At the early hours of yesterday morning, Cao Cao withdrew and returned to Yanzhou." "Oh? That's the case? I think Cao Cao made up his mind to take advantage of the Luoyang chaos, and the court and King Wen were anxious. At the time of stabilizing people's hearts, I went back to Yanzhou to clean up the Zhang Miao and Zhang Chao brothers!" Tao Qian just thought about it and figured it out.

After several months of war, Xuzhou has been torn apart. The Pengcheng and Xiapi countries in the west were destroyed by Cao Cao and their houses collapsed for thousands of miles. Guangling in the south was conquered by Yuan Shu, Langya in the north was annexed by Yuan Shao, and the five counties of Xuzhou. The only thing he can control is Donghai County. It seems that it is time to send troops to restore Pengcheng, Xiapi, Guangling County, and Langya.

It seems that a meeting should be held immediately and troops will be dispatched everywhere, so that Yuan Benchu, Yuan Gonglu and Cao Mengde can see how powerful Danyang soldiers are! Thinking of this, Tao Qian immediately rose up. "Come here, serve me to change clothes. I want to hold a meeting immediately to deal with military affairs." People were refreshed at the happy event. When Cao Cao withdrew, Tao Qian's illness would heal most of the time, he urged.

"No!" There were clever people on the left and right. When Lao Zhou Mu was full of energy, they immediately responded with a smile, and became busy together. Seeing the old father like this, the Tao Shang and Tao Ying brothers were also happily from ear to ear, one holding a glass mirror produced in the Yan's old store, and the other serving the old father to dress himself. Everyone was busy for a while, and Tao Qian was dressed neatly, and took a close look at the big bright dressing mirror. It turned out to be a handsome old man with a red face and full of energy!

At this moment, the prefectural order came to report, and Liu Bei Liu Xuande, the former prefect of the plains, came to meet. "Oh? Xuande is here, I was about to send someone to look for him, he just came. Hurry up, please let me talk about tea in the study!" Tao Qian laughed. After a while, Tao Qian came to the study and met Liu Bei. Looking up, Liu Bei and Liu Xuande were sincere, drinking tea, and when Tao Qian came, he quickly got up and saluted.

"I haven't seen you for half a month, Zhou Mu is so good! It is God blessed, God blessed! So it seems that Zhou Mu will be blessed!" Liu Bei's eyes flashed with joy, his face was full of joy, and his concern was beyond words. , I don't know, I thought he was Tao Qian's real nephew. "Xuande, thanks to you, thanks to you! Please sit down, you and I have tea and talk!"

Liu Bei's remarks were very decent, and it was exactly what Tao Qian's heart was about. He smiled and stretched out his hand in a polite way. The two of them had finished their exchanges, and then they started talking about business. "Xuande, the old man has been recuperating for more than half a month. When I saw Xuande today, I felt more cordial. What happened to Xuande during this visit?" Tao Qian took a sip of tea and looked up at Liu Bei. .

"Zhou Mu, I heard that at the time of yesterday Mao, Cao Cao requested to retreat and went back to Yanzhou to fight against Zhang Miao and Zhang Chao. Now the siege of Xuzhou has been resolved, and Liu Bei's matter is over. I have come to say goodbye to Zhou Mu for three days. After that, I will lead my troops away." Liu Bei said, arching his hands, still sincere. "Oh? Xuande meant this? I don't know where Xuande is going to lead troops?" Tao Qian was surprised.

"The world is so big, where is there no place to stay? Yuan Shao in Beitou, Yuan Shu in the south, or partnering with Cao Mengde are all under consideration." Liu Bei sighed. "Xuande, Yuan Benchu, Yuan Gonglu, and Cao Mengde, you can all vote. Isn’t it possible that Tao Qian alone can’t take you in? Xuande, you led your troops to break the siege of Xuzhou. You have worked so hard for several months. High military exploits. Now that the war is going to stop, you are leaving me, Xuande, your name is an achievement, but, do you think about it, where will you put me Tao Qian? Is it in your eyes that I am Tao Qian? An ungrateful villain?" Tao Qian said with a straightened face.

Upon hearing this, Liu Bei hurriedly bowed to the ground and bowed to the ground, crying bitterly. "Zhou Mu, Liu Bei knows that he is wrong, please be punished by Zhou Mu!" "Xuan De, get up and talk, get up and talk! I always treat you like a nephew, don't be like a child!" Seeing Liu Beicheng's panic, Tao Qian Also greatly sighed. He quickly stretched out his hands and gently lifted Liu Bei to dry his tears.

"Xuande, the moment I heard Cao Cao's retreat, I was thinking about where you were going. Although Cao Cao has retired, four counties have been lost in the five counties of Xuzhou. Only one county in Donghai is left under my control. Meaning, first appoint you to be the minister of Xiapi, and take charge of the two counties of Xiapi and Pengcheng, quickly rush to your post to provide relief to the exile, and develop production. In one month, you will be recruited to retake Guangling County from Yuan Shu's hands, and then go north. , Regaining Langya Kingdom from Yuan Shao." Tao Qian twisted his beard and beard, and looked at Liu Bei steadily.

"The kindness of the state shepherd, the reality is the same! Liu Bei will be a dog and horse, and will go through the waters and fire, and will not hesitate!" Hearing Tao Qian's words, Liu Bei's eyes immediately brightened up. He took a deep breath, crossed his hands, bowed and saluted, and said every word. "Xuande, it's okay if you know it. I'll issue an order for Governor Cao Bao to lead Danyang soldiers to join you in one month."

Tao Qian said slowly. Alas! This Liu Xuande was still tender, and immediately jumped up happily as soon as he heard that there was a site.

This Liu Xuande is as good as Cao Mengde and Yuan Benchu, and he is also a good at counterfeiting. Not as loyal as Nalu Fengxian!