Chapter 11: Liu Huangshu rescues Kong Rong, Lv Wen, Marquis Puyang, and breaks Cao Cao in Beihai

 Chapter 11: Liu Huangshu rescues Kong Rong, Lv Wen, Marquis Puyang, and breaks Cao Cao in Beihai

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But the person who offered advice was from Quxian County, Donghai, with the surname Mi, the given name Zhu, and the courtesy name Zizhong. This person comes from a wealthy family and tried to buy and sell in Luoyang. They returned by car and met a beautiful woman who came to ask for a ride. Zhu Nai got off the car and walked, letting the car sit with the woman. The woman asked Zhu Tongzai. Zhu got on the car and sat upright, looking straight ahead. After walking for miles, the woman resigned; As I bid farewell, I said to Zhu, 'I am the Southern Fire Virtue Star Lord. I have been taught by God to burn down your home. I am grateful to you for treating me with courtesy, so I am informing you clearly. You can return quickly and move out your belongings. I will come that night.' The words disappeared. Zhu was greatly surprised and rushed home, quickly moving out everything in the house. That night, the kitchen caught fire and burned down the entire house. As a result, Zhu generously gave up his family wealth to help the poor and alleviate their hardships. Later, Tao Qian was hired as a private driver. On that day, he offered his advice and said, "I am willing to personally go to Beihai Commandery and ask Kong Rong to raise an army to rescue me. I have also received one person to seek help from Tian Kai in Qingzhou: if both armies come together, I will retreat." Qiancong wrote two letters and asked who under his command dared to go to Qingzhou for help. One person responded with a willingness to go. Zhongshi is from Guangling, with the surname Chen, given name Deng, and the character Long. Tao Qian first sent Chen Yuanlong to Qingzhou, and then ordered Mi Zhuyun to go to Beihai and lead his troops to defend the city in case of attack.

However, it is said that Kong Rong in the North Sea, with the word Wenju, was born in Qufu of the State of Lu, the twentieth grandson of Confucius, and the son of Kong Zhou, the governor of Mount Taishan. Since childhood, I have been clever. When I was ten years old, I went to pay respects to Li Ying, the magistrate of Henan Province. However, I was difficult for him and Rong said, "I am from the Li Tongtong family." Upon entering, Ying asked, "What is the relationship between your ancestors and my ancestors. In a short while, Dr. Chen Wei from the Imperial Academy arrived. Ying Zhirong said, "This is an extraordinary child." Wei said, "He was clever when he was young, but he may not be so clever in his later years." Rong replied, "As you said, he must have been clever when he was young." Wei and others laughed and said, "When this child grows up, he will surely become a great tool of our time." From then on, he was named. Later, he became a Zhonglang general and was repeatedly appointed as the governor of Beihai. Excellent guests often say, 'The table is always full, and the wine in the bottle is not empty: it is my wish.' After six years in Beihai, it has won the hearts of the people. On that day, I was sitting with a guest and they reported arriving in Xuzhou, Mizhu. Rong invited him to meet and asked about his purpose. Zhu sent out a letter from Tao Qian, saying, "Cao Cao is in a hurry to attack the encirclement, and I hope Ming Gong can come to his rescue." Rong said, "I have a close relationship with Tao Gongzu, and Zi Zhong is here personally. How can we not go? But Cao Mengde has no enmity with me, and he will be the vanguard to deliver the letter of reconciliation. If he does not comply, then he will rise up." Zhu said, "Cao Cao relies on his military power and will never make peace." Rong instructed both to send troops and letters. During the formal discussion, it was suddenly reported that tens of thousands of bandits led by the Yellow Turban Thief Party's Guan Hai tribe had rushed forward. Kong Rong was greatly surprised and urgently ordered his troops to leave the city and fight against the bandits. Guanhai rode out of the horse and said, "I know that Beihai has abundant grain, so I can borrow ten thousand stones, even if we retreat; otherwise, we will break the city and leave no one, young or old!" Kong Rong scolded, "I am a minister of the Great Han, guarding the land of the Great Han. How can there be grain, rice, and thieves!" Guanhai was furious, and he rode on horseback and danced his sword, taking Kong Rong directly. Rong General Zongbao pulled out his spear and rode out of the horse; Unable to fight properly, he was stabbed by Guan Hai and killed Zongbao under his horse. Kong Rongbing's army was in chaos and fled into the city. Guan Hai divided his troops and surrounded the city from all sides, which made Kong Rong feel depressed. Mi Zhu is filled with sorrow, not to mention. The next day, Kong Rong climbed onto the city and looked into the distance. The bandits were massive, adding to his worries and frustration. Suddenly, a person outside the city rushed into the bandit formation with a gun and a horse, charging left and right as if entering a deserted area, until they reached the bottom of the city and shouted 'Open the door'. Kong Rong doesn't know the person and dare not open the door. The bandits rushed to the edge of the trench, and the person turned around and dismounted with more than ten people. The bandits retreated and urgently ordered to open the door and introduce them. He dismounted and abandoned his gun, walked to the city, and paid his respects to Kong Rong. Rong asked for his name and replied, "He is from Huang County, Donglai. His surname is Tai Shi, his given name is Ci, and his courtesy name is Ziyi. His old mother values kindness and care. Yesterday, he returned home from Liaodong to visit his relatives and learned about the city of bandits. His old mother said, 'I have repeatedly received deep kindness from the prefect. You should go and rescue me.' That's why he came alone." Kong Rong was overjoyed. Originally, although Kong Rong and Tai Shici did not meet, they knew that he was a hero. Because he was far away, an old mother lived twenty miles away from the city, and Rong Chang sent people to leave behind grain and silk; Mother's sense of harmony and virtue, therefore special envoy Ci came to rescue.

Kong Rong then treated Tai Shici seriously and gave it to Yi Jia Pommeled Horse. Ci said, "I am willing to borrow a thousand elite soldiers to go out of the city and kill the bandits. Install, at the opening of the city gate, a rider flies out. Near the moat, the thief general led his troops to fight. Cilian killed several people and emerged from the surrounding area. Guanhai knew that someone had left the city and was likely seeking reinforcements, so he led hundreds of cavalry to surround them from all sides. Cicely leaned against the gun, picked up the bow and drew arrows, shooting from all directions without hesitation. Thieves dare not come after them.

The Grand Historian was so kind that he saw Liu Xuande at night. After the ceremony, the matter of Kong Beihai being surrounded and seeking help is presented in a letter. After finishing his reading, Xuande asked Ci, "Who is under your feet?" Ci replied, "A certain Grand Historian Ci is a despicable person from Donghai. He is not related to Kong Rong, nor is he a local party. He shares the same interests and has the intention of sharing worries and troubles. Today, Guanhai is in turmoil, and Beihai is surrounded. He is alone and helpless, and the danger is imminent. He heard that the ruler is benevolent and can save people in danger, so he specially ordered someone to break through and come to seek help." Xuande replied, "Does Kong Beihai know that there is Liu Bei in the world?" He, together with Yunchang and Yide, ordered three thousand elite soldiers to march towards Beihai County.

Guanhai saw the arrival of the rescue army and personally led troops to confront the enemy; I didn't take it seriously because I saw that Xuande had few soldiers. Xuande, Guan, Zhang, and Taishi Ci immediately stood in front, and Guan Hai's anger surged out. However, Tai Shici stayed forward and the cloud chief left early, heading straight to Guanhai. The two horses crossed and the army shouted loudly. Liang Guanhai couldn't compete with Yun Chang. After several dozen strikes, the Green Dragon Blade swung and chopped Guan Hai under the horse. Tai Shici and Zhang Fei rode out together, firing two guns at each other, and charged into the bandit formation. Xuande drove troops to cover up and kill. Kong Rong saw that the Grand Historian Ci, Guan, and Zhang were driving and killing the bandits like a tiger in a flock, unable to move freely, so he drove his troops out of the city. Two pincer attacks, a great defeat to the bandits, countless surrenders, and the remaining party scattered. Kong Rong welcomed Xuande into the city, finished the ceremony, and held a grand banquet to celebrate. He also brought Mi Zhu to meet Xuande and talked about Zhang Kai's killing of Cao Song: "Now Cao Cao has led his troops to raid and surround Xuzhou, and has come to seek help." Xuande said, "Tao Gongzu is a benevolent gentleman who does not want to suffer such innocent injustice." Kong Rong said, "Gong is a Han family member. Now that Cao Cao is harming the people and relying on the strong and bullying the weak, why not go with Rong to save them?" Xuande said, "If Bei dares to refuse, there will be few soldiers, and it is difficult to move lightly." Kong Rong said, "Rong's desire to save Tao Gongzu, although it is due to old friendship, is also for righteousness. Does Gong lack the heart of righteousness alone? De said," In that case, please let Wen Ju go first and prepare to go to Gongsun Zan's place to borrow three to five thousand troops, and then come later, "Rong said; Duke must not break his promise. "Xuande said," Why is Duke like a human? The sage said, "Since ancient times, there has been death, and a person cannot stand without faith. Liu Bei borrowed an army, or if he could not borrow an army, he would definitely come personally." Kong Rong agreed and instructed Mi Zhu to return to Xuzhou first to report, and Rong then packed up and set off. Taishi Ci thanked him and said, "I came to help at my mother's command, and I am fortunate to have no worries now. There is Liu Yao, the governor of Yangzhou, who is in the same county as Ci and has a letter to call for him. Please see me again." Rong rewarded him with gold and silk, but Ci refused to accept it and returned. His mother saw it and exclaimed, 'I am glad that you have repaid Beihai!' She then sent Ci to Yangzhou. Not to mention Kong Rong's uprising. Let's talk about Xuande leaving Beihai to meet Gongsun Zan, specifically about wanting to save Xuzhou. Zan said, "Cao Cao has no enmity with you, why bother to help others?" Xuande said, "I have already promised someone, I dare not break my promise." Zan said, "I borrow two thousand cavalry and infantry from you." Xuande said, "I hope to borrow Zhao Zilong and his team." Zan agreed. Xuande, along with Guan and Zhang Yin, led a group of 3000 people to the front, and Zilong led another 2000 people to Xuzhou.

But Mi Zhu returned to Tao Qian, and Yan Beihai asked Liu Xuande to help again; Chen Yuanlong also reported to Qingzhou Tian Kai for leading troops to rescue him with enthusiasm; Tao Qian felt at ease. Originally, Kong Rong and Tian Kai's two armies, fearing the might of Cao's army, relied on the mountain stronghold from a distance and did not dare to advance lightly. When Cao Cao saw the arrival of the two armies, he also divided his forces and dared not attack the city forward.

But Liu Xuande's army arrived and saw Kong Rong. Rong said, "Cao's army is strong, and Cao is good at using troops. We cannot fight lightly. Let's observe their movements and then advance." Xuande said, "But we are afraid that there will be no food in the city and it will be difficult to hold on for a long time. Bei ordered Yun Chang and Zilong to lead an army of four thousand and assist the public. Bei and Zhang Fei rushed to Cao's camp and went straight to Xuzhou to meet Tao Shujun for discussion." Rong was overjoyed and joined forces with Tian Kai to form a strategic alliance; Yun Chang and Zilong led troops to receive support from both sides. On that day, Xuande and Zhang Fei led a thousand troops to rush towards the edge of Cao Bingzhai. As they were on their way, a drum sounded inside the fortress, and the cavalry and infantry troops rushed out like waves. As the top general, it was Yu Jian. Le Ma shouted loudly, "Where are you, a madman! Go there!" When Zhang Fei saw this, he didn't say anything and took Yu Jian directly. The two horses crossed each other and fought until they reached a close point. Xuande wielded his twin swords and led his troops forward, but Yu Jian was defeated and left. Zhang Fei is currently pursuing until the outskirts of Xuzhou city.

On the city, a red flag with white lettering was seen, and a large book read 'Liu Xuande from the Plain'. Tao Qian urgently ordered the door to be opened. Xuande entered the city, followed by Tao Qian, and together they went to the government office. At the end of the ceremony, a banquet was held to treat each other, and a wall of laborers stood by. Tao Qian saw Xuande's imposing appearance and open-minded language, and was overjoyed. He ordered Mi Zhu to take the Xuzhou brand seal and give it to Xuande. Xuande was shocked and asked, "What is your intention?" Qian replied, "Today we are in chaos, and Wang Gang is not in good spirits. As a member of the Han family, it is appropriate for me to support the country. I am old and incompetent, and I am willing to give up Xuzhou. Please do not refuse. I should write my own memorial and submit it to the court." Xuande left the table and bowed again, saying, "Although Liu Bei is a Miao descendant of the Han Dynasty and has little merit and virtue, he is still afraid of being incompetent as a plain minister. Now it is a matter of great righteousness, so I am here to help. Does Gong suspect that Liu Bei has the intention of annexation? If this idea is mentioned, the heavens will not bless him!" Qian replied, "This is the truth of me." After three rounds of surrender, Xuande came to help. De is willing to accept it. Mi Zhujin said, "Now that the army is at the bottom of the city, let's discuss a plan to retreat from the enemy. When the situation is peaceful, we can make concessions." Xuande said, "Prepare a suicide note to Cao Cao, urging him to resolve the conflict. If Cao does not obey, it will not be too late to fight." So he spread the message to the three fortresses and held his troops still; Send someone to write a letter to reach Cao Cao.

But it was said that Cao Cao was in the army, discussing with the generals, and someone reported that a battle report had arrived in Xuzhou. Observing it from the perspective of disassembly is Liu Bei's book. The book briefly states: "Bei obtained the worship of Jun Yan from outside the Great Wall, but later went to different places and was unable to attend to him. Those who followed him respected their father Cao Hou, but it was not the fault of Tao Gongzu that he was killed due to Zhang Kai's inhumanity. Now, the Yellow Turban remains in chaos outside; Dong Zhuo's remaining party is entrenched inside. May the Ming Dynasty be the first to rush the court, and then seek personal revenge; withdraw the army from Xuzhou to save the country. If Xuzhou is fortunate, then the world is fortunate!" Cao Cao read the book and cursed, "Who dares to persuade me with a letter, Liu Bei! And there is a sense of ridicule in the middle!" He ordered the beheading envoy to attack the city with all his might. Guo Jiajian said, "When Liu Bei comes to rescue, he should first pay respects and then send troops. The lord should respond with good words to prepare his heart slowly. Then, he should advance and attack the city, and the city can be destroyed." He followed his words, stayed behind the envoy, and waited for a reply.

During the formal discussion, suddenly a meteor and horse flew to report a disaster. When asked about the reason, it was reported that Lu Bu had attacked Yanzhou and occupied Puyang. Originally, Lu Bu suffered from the rebellion of Li and Guo, escaped from Wuguan, and went to join Yuan Shu; The magical monster Lv Bu was indecisive and refused to accept. Invest in Yuan Shao, accept him, and together with Bu, defeat Zhang Yan at Changshan. Bu thought he had achieved success and was arrogant towards the soldiers under Yuan Shao. Shao intends to kill him. Bu Nai went to vote for Zhang Yang, Yang Na Zhi. Shi Pangshu was in Chang'an city, secretly hiding Lu Bu's wife and children, and returning them to Lu Bu. Li Jue and Guo Yu knew about it, so they beheaded Pang Shu, wrote a book with Zhang Yang, and taught to kill Lu Bu. Bu Yin abandoned Zhang Yang to join Zhang Miao. Coincidentally, Zhang Chao, the younger brother of Zhang Miao, invited Chen Gong to meet with Zhang Miao. Gong Shuomiao said, "Today, when the world falls apart, heroes rise up together. It is despicable for you to be controlled by others despite being thousands of miles away! Now that Cao Cao is attacking the east, Yanzhou is empty; and Lv Bu is a brave warrior of the time. If we join forces to conquer Yanzhou, we can achieve hegemony." Zhang Miao was overjoyed and ordered Lv Bu to conquer Yanzhou and take control of Puyang. There are only three places, Juancheng, Dong'a, and Fanxian, which were completely defended by Xun Yu and Cheng Yu's design, while the rest were destroyed. Cao Ren has fought many times, but he cannot win. This is an urgent matter. Upon hearing the news, Cao was greatly surprised and said, "Yanzhou has suffered a loss, leaving me homeless. I cannot help but urgently seek it!" Guo Jia replied, "My lord happened to sell a favor to Liu Bei and retreat to restore Yanzhou." Cao Ranzhi immediately replied to Liu Bei and withdrew his troops.

Let's talk about the envoy returning to Xuzhou and meeting Tao Qian in the city. He presented a letter stating that Cao's army had retreated. Qian was overjoyed and sent someone to invite Kong Rong, Tian Kai, Yun Chang, Zi Long, and others to attend the city conference. After the banquet was over, he humbly extended Xuande to his seat and bowed to the crowd, saying, "I am old and my two sons are not talented, and I cannot bear the heavy responsibility of the country. Liu Gong is the youngest son of the imperial family, with broad virtue and high talent, and can lead Xuzhou. I am willing to seek leisure to recuperate." Xuande said, "Kong Wenju ordered me to come and save Xuzhou, which is righteous. Now that there is no basis for it, the world will be prepared as a righteous person." Mi Zhu said, "The Han dynasty's tomb is late, the sea is overturned, and I have established my career. Xuzhou is prosperous and has a household registration of one million. Liu Jiejun leads this, and I cannot refuse." Xuande said, "This matter must not be accepted." Chen Deng said. He said, "Lord Tao is ill and cannot take matters seriously. Please do not resign, Duke Ming." Xuande said, "Yuan Gongdao, four generations and three dukes, returned to the sea and is close to Shouchun. Why not give up the state?" Kong Rong said, "Yuan Gongdao's bones are withered in his mound, why bother! What happened today is beyond the reach of heaven, and regrets cannot be pursued. ”Xuande firmly refused. Tao Qian wept and said, "If you leave me, I will never close my eyes in peace!" Yun Chang said, "Since I have accepted Tao Gong's offer, my brother also has the power to govern the state affairs." Zhang Fei said, "It's not that I forced his state and county; he offered with good intentions, so why bother to refuse?" Xuan De said, "Do you want to trap me in injustice?" Tao Qian repeatedly declined, but Xuan De refused. Tao Qian said, "If Xuande refuses to obey, there is a nearby town called Xiaopei, which is sufficient to station troops. Please temporarily station Xuande in this town to protect Xuzhou. What's the point?" Everyone advised Xuande to stay in Xiaopei, and Xuande obeyed. Tao Qian has finished his military service, Zhao Yun has resigned, and Xuan De holds hands and says goodbye with tears. Kong Rong and Tian Kai also distinguished themselves and led their troops back. Xuande, Guan, and Zhang led their troops to Xiaopei to repair the city walls and appease the residents.

But when Cao Cao returned to the army, Cao Ren continued, saying that Lu Bu had a great power, with Chen Gong as a supplement. Yanzhou and Puyang had already been lost, and their cities of Juancheng, Dong'a, and Fanxian were connected by the design of Lai Xunyu and Cheng Yu, who would defend the city walls to the death. Cao said, "I expect Lv Bu to be brave but lack strategy, so there is no need to worry. Let's settle down and discuss further. Lu Bu knew that Cao Cao had returned to the army and had already passed through Teng County. He summoned his deputy generals Xue Lan and Li Feng and said, "I have been wanting to use you two for a long time. You can lead ten thousand troops to defend Yanzhou. I will personally lead my troops to go and defeat Cao." The two of them agreed. Chen Gong rushed in and said, "Where do you want to go when the general abandons Yanzhou? And act accordingly. When Cao Cao's troops reached the dangerous road of Mount Taishan Mountain, Guo Jia said, "Don't go in, for fear there will be an ambush here." Cao Cao laughed, "Lv Bu has no plan, so he taught Xue Lan to guard Yanzhou. When he went to Puyang, there was an ambush here. Teach Cao Ren to lead an army to encircle Yanzhou, and I will march into Puyang, and attack Lv Bu quickly." When the Chen Palace heard that Cao's troops were near, it was a plan to say, "Today Cao's soldiers are tired from afar, and it's good to fight quickly, so they can't develop strength." Bu said, "Why should I worry about Cao Cao when I ride all over the world? When he comes to his stronghold, I will Take it from yourself."

Cao Cao lost for a while and returned to the camp to discuss with the generals. Yu Jian said, "Today, I went up the mountain to observe. To the west of Puyang, there was a fortress in Lu Bu, but there were not many troops. Tonight, the general said that our army had been defeated and we would not be prepared, so we could lead troops to attack it. If we had the fortress, the Bu army would be afraid. This is the best strategy." Following his words, Cao Hong, Li Dian, Mao Jie, Lu Qian, Yu Jian, and Dian Wei selected 20000 horses and infantry and advanced through the small path overnight.

But it was said that Lu Bu was a laborer in the village. Chen Gong said, "Xizhai is an important place to go. If Cao Cao attacks, what will happen?" Bu said, "He lost for a while today, how dare he come!" The palace said, "Cao Cao is a very capable soldier, and we must guard against him attacking us." Bu Nai dispatched Gao Shun, Wei Xu, and Hou Cheng to defend Xizhai.

But it was said that Cao Cao led his army to Xizhai at dusk and invaded from all sides. The fortress soldiers were unable to resist and scattered in all directions. Cao Cao captured the fortress. At the fourth shift, Gao Shunfang leads the army and kills the generals. Cao Cao brought his own army horses to welcome him, coinciding with Gao Shun. The three armies were engaged in a fierce battle, and the generals were at dawn. The sound of drums echoed in the west, and people reported that Lu Bu had brought his own rescue army. Abandon the fortress and leave. Behind them, Gao Shun, Wei Xu, and Hou Cheng rushed over; Lu Bu personally led the army to arrive. Yu Jian and Le Jin fought against Lu Bu in both battles. Go north with a gaze. A fierce army emerged from behind the mountain: Zhang Liao on the left and Zang Ba on the right. The battle between Cao Qian and Cao Hong was unfavorable. Go looking west. Suddenly, there was a loud shout and a large army arrived: General Hao Meng, Cao Xing, Cheng Lian, and Song Xian blocked the way. All the generals will fight to the death, but take the lead in charging forward. At the sound of the bangs, arrows rained down into the future. Unable to move forward, with no plan to escape, he shouted loudly, "Who will save me!" In the cavalry, one of them jumped out, named Dian Wei Ye, holding his double iron halberds and shouting, "Don't worry, Lord!" He dismounted from his horse, inserted his double halberds, took more than ten short ones, and held them in his hand. Gu Congren said, "The thief came ten steps and called out to me!" Then he let go of his steps and shot forward. Dozens of soldiers chased after him. The people shouted, "Ten steps!" Wei said, "Five steps call me!" The people then said, "Five steps!" Wei Nai flew his halberd and stabbed it, causing one person to fall off their horse without any false hair. He immediately killed more than ten people. Everyone is running around. Wei Fufei mounted his horse and charged forward with a pair of large iron spears. Hao, Cao, Cheng, and Song were unable to resist and fled separately. Dian Wei dispersed the enemy and rescued Cao Cao. The generals also arrived later, searching for their way back to the fortress. Looking at the evening sky, where cries were heard from behind, Lv Bu suddenly rushed over with his halberd and shouted, "Stop the thief!" At this moment, everyone was exhausted and looked at each other, trying to escape. Exactly: Although we can temporarily break free from the encirclement, we may not be able to be pursued by strong opponents. I don't know how Cao Cao's life is, let's listen to the following explanation.