Chapter 19 Cao Mengde moved his troops to Xu Du, Lu Fengxian, and attacked Xu County at night (1)
But it was said that Li Le led his troops to pretend to be Li Jue and Guo Si, and drove around, and the emperor was shocked. Yang Feng said: "This is Li Le." Then he ordered Xu Huang to come out to meet him. Li Le went to fight in person. The two horses crossed each other, but they only joined together once. Xu Huang chopped down the horse with an axe, killing the remaining party and protecting the chariot passing Jiguan. The prefect Zhang Yang came to Zhi Road with grain and silk. The emperor granted Zhang Yang the title of Grand Sima. Emperor Yang Ci went to garrison the wild king. When the emperor entered Luoyang, he saw that the palaces were burned down, the streets were deserted, wormwood was everywhere, and the palace courtyards only had decaying walls. Yang Feng was ordered to build a small palace to live in.
Hundreds of officials congratulated each other, all standing among the thorns. The imperial edict was changed from Xingping to the first year of Jian'an. It's the end of the year and there's great famine. There were only a few hundred residents in Luoyang, and they had nothing to eat, so they all went out of the city to peel tree bark and dig grass roots to eat. Everyone from Shangshulang to below went out to collect firewood from the city, and many of them died among the ruined walls. The decline of luck in the late Han Dynasty was nothing more than this. Later generations had a poem that sighed and said: "The white snake with its gleaming blood is dead, and the red flag is flying in all directions. The deer of Qin are overthrowing the country, and Chu Ya is pushing down to seal the territory. The emperor is cowardly and evil, and his complexion is withered and thieves are mad. Seeing the troubles in the two capitals, the iron man has no tears and is panicked!" Taiwei Yang Biao reported to the emperor: "The imperial edict was sent to the emperor before, but he has not sent it." Now that Cao Cao is in Shandong, he has a strong army and generals, and he can declare himself in the imperial court to assist the royal family. "The emperor said: I have sent an edict before you. Why do you need to repeat it? Just send someone to go now." Biao received the order and sent a mission to Shandong to summon Cao Cao. But he said that Cao Cao was in Shandong, and when he heard that his chariot had returned to Luoyang, he gathered his advisers to discuss it. Today, the emperor is covered in dust. The general is sincerely advocating for righteous soldiers at this time, serving the emperor to follow the public's expectations, which is an unparalleled strategy. If I don't plan ahead, others will do it before me. "Cao Cao was overjoyed. Just as he was about to pack up his troops, he suddenly reported that an angel came with an imperial edict to summon him. Cao Cao accepted the imperial edict and set up an army. But he said that the emperor was in Luoyang, and everything was unprepared. The city collapsed and he could not repair it. People reported to Li Jue. , Guo Si's troops were about to arrive. The emperor was shocked and asked Yang Feng: "The envoy from Shandong has not returned, and the troops of Li and Guo have arrived again. What should I do?" "Yang Feng and Han Siam said: I am willing to fight to the death with the thieves to protect your majesty!" "Dong Cheng said: The city is not strong, there are not many soldiers and armor, and the battle seems to be invincible, what should we do? If not, let's go to Shandong to avoid it."
The emperor followed his words and set off for Shandong from now on. None of the officials had horses, so they all walked with them. After leaving Luoyang, there was no place to shoot, but dust covered the sun, golden drums roared in the sky, and countless people and horses came. The emperor and the empress were speechless. Suddenly he saw a horse flying in. He was on a mission to Shandong. He went to the chariot and bowed and said, "General Cao has mobilized all the troops in Shandong and is here in response to the order. Hearing that Li Jue and Guo Si invaded Luoyang, he first sent Xiahou Dun as the vanguard, leading ten generals and 50,000 elite soldiers to protect him." The emperor felt at ease.
After a while, Xia Houdun led Xu Chu, Dian Wei and others to the front of the army, and they all greeted them with military courtesy. After the emperor's condolences, he suddenly reported that another army had arrived from the east. The emperor immediately ordered Xiahou Dun to explore it, and he replied to his wife: "It's Cao Cao's infantry." After a while, Cao Hong, Li Dian, and Le came in to see him. After the name was passed, Hong Zuo said: "My brother knew that the bandits were approaching, and he was afraid that Xia Houdun would be unable to do anything alone, so he sent his ministers to help him." The emperor said, "General Cao is also a true minister of the country!" Then he ordered to escort him forward. Tan Ma came and reported: "Li Jue and Guo Si are coming with their troops." The emperor ordered Xiahou Dun to meet him in two groups. Dun Nai and Cao Hong divided their wings into two wings. The cavalry army went out first, followed by the infantry army, and tried their best to attack.
The Jue and Si bandits were defeated and more than ten thousand people were beheaded. So he asked the emperor to return the Imperial Palace to Luoyang. Xiahou Dun stationed troops outside the city.
The next day, Cao Cao led a large group of troops to arrive. After setting up camp, he entered the city to see the emperor and worshiped at the foot of the palace steps. The emperor granted him peace of mind and issued an edict to express his condolences. Cao Cao said: "I am grateful to the country for my kindness, and I have thought deeply about repaying it. Today, the two thieves Jue and Si are full of crimes. I have more than 200,000 elite soldiers, who can fight against rebellion with obedience and victory. Your Majesty is good at protecting the dragon's body and attaches great importance to the country." The emperor then appointed Cao to lead the Sili Xiaowei to record the affairs of the secretariat under the false ax.
But they said that Li Jue and Guo Si had come from afar and wanted to fight quickly. Jia Xu admonished him and said, "No. It is better to surrender the soldiers and the brave generals in order to avoid my own sin." Jue said angrily, "You dare to destroy my spirit!" He drew his sword and wanted to kill Xu. The generals advised him not to do so. That night, Jia Xu walked back to his hometown on his own horse. The next day, Li Jue's army came to meet Cao's troops. Cao Xian ordered Xu Chu, Cao Ren, and Dian Wei to lead three hundred cavalry, and they clashed three times in the Jue formation before setting up the formation. In the circle of the formation, Li Xian and Li Bie, Li Jue's nephews, rode out in front of the formation. Before he could say anything, Xu Chu flew over and struck Li Xian first with his sword. Li Bie was startled and knocked him off his horse. Chu also beheaded him and returned to the formation with his head in hand. Cao Cao stroked Xu Chu's back and said, "You really are my Fan Kuai!" Then he ordered Xiahou Dun to lead the troops to the left, Cao Ren to lead the troops to the right, and Cao Cao led the middle army to charge into the formation. With a sound of drums, the three armies marched forward together. The thieves could not resist the enemy and fled in defeat. He personally held the sword and marched into the formation. He led his troops to pursue and kill them all night long. They killed many people and killed countless people. Jue and Si looked to the west and fled for their lives, hurriedly like bereaved dogs. Knowing that they had nowhere to stay, they had no choice but to drop grass in the mountains. Cao Cao returned to his army and was still stationed outside Luoyang City. Yang Feng and Han Xian discussed: "Now that Cao Cao has achieved great success, he will have great power. How can he accommodate us?"
Then he went to report to the emperor, and in the name of chasing Jue and Si, he led his troops to garrison in Daliang.
One day the emperor ordered people to go to Cao's camp and announce that Cao had entered the palace to discuss matters. Cao Cao heard that the angel had arrived and asked him to come in to meet him. He saw that the man was handsome and full of energy. Cao Cao thought to himself: "Today, the eastern capital is in a desert, and the officials, soldiers and people are all hungry. How can this man be so fat?" So he asked: "How did you manage to get this plump appearance?" He said to him, "I have no other choice but to eat light food for thirty years." Cao nodded, and asked again: "What position do you occupy?" He said to him: : "A certain act of filial piety and integrity. It was originally done by Yuan Shao and Zhang Yang. Now I heard that the emperor has returned to the capital, and he has come to perform pilgrimage. He is granted the title of Zhengyi Lang. He is from Dingtao in Jiyin. His surname is Dong, his given name is Zhao, and his courtesy name is Gongren." Cao Cao avoided the table and said, "I have been famous for a long time! Fortunately, we meet here." He then set up a wine tent to treat each other and ordered him to meet Xun Yu. Suddenly someone reported: "A group of troops is going east, but I don't know who it is." The man was anxious to find out. Dong Zhao said, "This is Li Jue's old general Yang Feng, and Bai Bo's commander Han Xian. Because Ming Gong is here, they want to lead their troops to Daliang to kill them." Cao said, "Could it be that you doubt Cao?" Zhao said, "This is it. There is no need for Ming Gong to worry about such people." Cao asked, "What will happen to the two thieves Li and Guo?" Zhao said, "The tiger has no claws and the bird has no wings. He will be captured by Ming Gong soon."
Seeing Zhao's speculative words, Cao Cao asked about important affairs of the imperial court. Zhao said: "The Ming Dynasty raised righteous soldiers to eliminate the riots and entered the court to assist the emperor. This is the contribution of the five hegemons. However, the generals have different opinions and may not obey: if they stay here now, it may be inconvenient. But moving to the capital is the best policy. However, the imperial court spread the news and returned to the capital, looking up from far and near, hoping for the peace of the dynasty. Now that I have returned to the army, I am not tired of the public's support. I have done extraordinary things and have achieved extraordinary merits. I am willing to general The army is determined. "This is my original intention. But Yang Feng is in Daliang and the minister is in the court." Zhao said, "I will tell Yang Feng clearly that I have no food in the capital. I want to go to Luyang and transport food. I will be happy to hear this." Zhao thanked him and said goodbye. He held his hand and said, "Everyone has a plan, but only the public can teach him." Zhao thanked him and left.
Cao You secretly discussed the move of the capital with all the counselors that day. At that time, Taishi Ling Wang Li privately addressed Zongzheng and Liu Ai said: "I have looked up at the astronomy. Since last spring, Taibai has violated the star of the bullfight. After passing Tianjin, Yinghuo has gone retrograde and met Taibai at Tianguan. When gold and fire meet, there must be a new emperor. I think that the great Han Dynasty is about to end, and there will be a rise in the land of Jin and Wei." He also secretly reported to the Emperor Xian: "The destiny of heaven is gone, and the five elements are not always prosperous." Earth replaces fire. The one who established the world after the Han Dynasty must be in the Wei Dynasty. "When Cao Cao heard about it, he sent someone to tell him: I know you are loyal to the court, but the way of heaven is far-reaching. Fortunately, I don't want to say too much." So Cao Cao told Yu. Yu said: The Han Dynasty was governed by the virtue of fire, while the Duke of Ming Dynasty was destined by earth. Xudu belongs to the earth, and there will be prosperity there. Fire can generate earth, and earth can prosper wood: This is exactly what Dong Zhao and Wang Li said. There will be success someday. "The decision was made. The next day, I went to see the emperor and reported: The eastern capital has been abandoned for a long time and cannot be repaired. It is also difficult to transport food. The capital of Xu is close to Luyang. The city walls and palaces, the money, food and people's goods are enough for spare. I dare to invite you to the capital, but your majesty will obey. "The emperor dare not disobey; all the ministers are afraid of maneuvering, and no one dares to have any objections. Then he chose a day to drive. He led the troops to escort him, and all the officials followed him.
After walking less than a few miles, we reached a high hill. Suddenly there was a loud shout, and Yang Feng and Han Xian led their troops to block the road. Xu Huang took the lead and shouted: "Where can Cao Cao stay if he wants to rob him!" Cao stepped out of his horse to look at him. Seeing Xu Huang's majesty, he was secretly amazed, so he ordered Xu Chu to ride out and fight Xu Huang. Swords and axes intersect, and the battle is over fifty, with no distinction between victory and defeat. Cao immediately raised money to withdraw the army, and summoned his advisers to discuss: "Yang Feng and Han Siam are sincerely worthless; Xu Huang is a really good general. I can't bear to defeat them with strength, so I should recruit them with tactics." Man Chong said: "My lord, don't worry. I have an acquaintance with Xu Huang. I pretended to be a pawn tonight, sneaked into his camp, and told him to discipline him to surrender." Cao happily dispatched him.
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Chapter 20 Cao Mengde moved his troops to Xu Du, Lu Fengxian, and attacked Xu County at night (2)
It was Ye Manchong who disguised himself as a pawn and infiltrated into the army. He stole to Xu Huang's tent and saw Huang sitting in armor with a candle in his hand. Chong rushed to him, bowed and said: "My friend, how are you?" Xu Huang was startled, looked at him familiarly and said: "Zi Fei Shanyang Man Boning Ye! Why are you here?" Chong said: "I am now working for General Cao. I saw my old friend in front of the battle today and wanted to say something more, so I risked my life to come here." Huang Naiyan sat down and asked him why he came. Chong said: "My lord's bravery is rare in the world, so how can I succumb to the followers of Yang and Han? General Cao is a hero in the world, and he is known to the world for his love of virtuous and courteous people. Today in front of the battle, I saw my lord's bravery and respected him very much, so I didn't Ren is a strong general who is willing to fight to the death. Why don't you abandon the dark side and join the bright side to achieve great things together? "Don't you hear that a good bird chooses a tree to live in, and a good minister chooses his master to do his job? If he encounters a troubled master, it is not his husband." He shook his head and thanked him and said, "I would like to follow the official's advice." Chong said, "Why don't you just kill him?" "Is it a courtesy to go to Siam?" Huang said, "It would be unjust for me to kill my master." Chong said, "You are a true righteous man!" Huang then led dozens of his men to surrender to Cao Cao. Someone had already informed Yang Feng. Feng was so angry that he led thousands of horses to chase him, shouting: "Xu Huang rebels, don't leave!" As he was chasing, suddenly a cannon was fired, and torches were lit up and down the mountain. The ambush troops were everywhere. Cao Cao personally led the army in the lead and shouted: "I have been waiting here for a long time. Stop teaching and run away!" Yang Feng was shocked. He was eager to return to the army, but he was surrounded by Cao's soldiers. Just as Han Siam led troops to rescue him, the two armies fought in a melee and Yang Feng escaped. Cao Cao took advantage of the chaos in his army and attacked, and most of the soldiers from both families surrendered. Yang Feng and Han Siam were isolated and led their defeated troops to surrender to Yuan Shu.
Cao Cao collected his troops and returned to the camp. Man Chong invited Xu Huang to see him. Cao is overjoyed and treats him kindly. So Yingluan drove to Xudu, built palaces and palaces, established ancestral temples, provincial and provincial offices, and built city walls and treasury. Thirteen people including Dong Cheng were made marquises. Reward merits and punishments, and listen to Cao Cao's disposal. Cao Cao proclaimed himself the general Wu Pinghou, with Xun Yu as the minister, Xun You as the military advisor, Guo Jia as the Sima Jijiu, Liu Ye as the Sikongcang Cao Yu, Mao Jie and Ren Jun as the Dian Nong Zhong Lang generals, urging and supervising the money and grain, Cheng Yu as the Dongping Prime Minister, Fan Cheng, Dong Zhao was the order of Luoyang, Man Chong was the order of Xu Du, Xiahou Dun, Xia Houyuan, Cao Ren, and Cao Hong were all generals, Lu Qian, Li Dian, Yue Jin, Yu Jin, and Xu Huang were all school captains, Xu Chu and Dian Wei were all captains, and the remaining officers and soldiers were given official titles. From then on, all power was vested in Cao Cao: important affairs of the court were reported to Cao Cao first, and then to the emperor.
In order to prepare for the important matter, a banquet was held in the back hall, and all the counselors gathered together to discuss: "Liu Bei stationed troops in Xuzhou and took charge of the affairs of the state. He approached Lu Bu because he was defeated and surrendered, and prepared his envoys to live in Xiaopei. If the two of them work together to lead the army to invade, it will be a serious problem. Duke Is there any clever plan for you?" Xu Chu said, "I would like to borrow 50,000 elite troops to kill Liu Bei and Lu Bu and offer them to the prime minister." Yu has a plan, which is called the plan of two tigers competing for food. Although Liu Bei is in charge of Xuzhou, he has not received the imperial edict. Ming Gong can ask for an imperial edict to appoint him as the pastor of Xuzhou. Because of the secret, he will kill Lu Bu and there will be no strong men to assist him. If it fails, Lu Bu will kill him and prepare for it: this is the plan of two tigers competing for food." Following his words, Cao immediately requested an imperial edict and sent an envoy to Xuzhou. He named Liu Bei the General of the East Expedition, Yicheng Tinghou, and led the Xuzhou pastoral. He also attached a secret letter. But he said that Liu Xuande was in Xuzhou, and he was about to go up to express his congratulations when he heard that the emperor had promised to be the capital. Suddenly, an angel was reported to have arrived. He went out of the country to welcome the envoy into the county. After paying homage and accepting the order, a banquet was held in charge of the incoming envoy. The envoy said: "The prince has received this kind order, which is the strength of General Cao's recommendation in front of the emperor." Xuande thanked him. The envoy took out the private letter and handed it to Xuande. Xuande looked at it and said, "This matter is still open to discussion." After leaving, he came to the post to rest. Xuande discussed the matter with everyone overnight.
Zhang Fei said: "Lü Bu is an unjust person, so why kill him!" Xuande said: "He came to me in a desperate situation. If I kill him, it would be unjust." Zhang Fei said: "It's hard to be a good man!" Xuande refused. The next day, Lu Bu came to congratulate him, and Xuande invited him to see him. Bu said: "I heard that the Duke has been favored by the imperial court, so I came here to congratulate you." Xuande thanked him. I saw Zhang Fei going up to the hall with his sword drawn, intending to kill Lu Bu. Xuande hurriedly stopped him. Bu Da was shocked and said: "Why does Yide just want to kill me?" Zhang Fei shouted: "Cao Cao said that you are an unrighteous person, and taught my brother to kill you!" Xuande shouted back. He then led Lü Bu into the back hall and told him the truth. He then showed Lü Bu the secret letter sent by Cao Cao. After looking at the cloth, he cried and said, "This is the traitor Cao who wants to cause discord between the two of us!" Xuande said, "Brother, don't worry, Liu Bei swears not to do this unjust thing." Lu Bu thanked him again and again. Be prepared to leave a cloth and drink wine, and then return at night. Guan and Zhang asked, "Brother, why didn't you kill Lü Bu?" Xuande said, "Cao Mengde was afraid that Lü Bu and I would conspire to attack him, so he used this strategy to make us annex each other while the other party would benefit from it. But why did you do that?" Guan Gong nodded and said yes. Zhang Fei said: "I just want to kill this thief to avoid future troubles!" Xuande said: "This is not what a man would do."
The next day, Xuande sent the mission back to Beijing. He expressed his gratitude and wrote a letter to Cao Cao, saying that he would take it easy. The mission is to meet Cao Cao and talk about Xuande not killing Lu Bu. Cao asked Xun Yu, "If this plan doesn't work, what can I do?" Yu said, "There is another plan, which is called the plan of driving the tiger to devour the wolf." Cao said, "What's the plan?" Lue Nan County. When Shu heard about it, he would be angry and attack. The emperor ordered Liu Bei to attack Yuan Shu. If the two sides merged, Lu Bu would have a different intention. "Cao was overjoyed and sent people to Yuan Shu first. Then he sent people to Xuzhou.
But it was said that Xuande was in Xuzhou. When he heard that the mission was coming, he went out to meet him. When he read the imperial edict, he wanted to raise troops to attack Yuan Shu. Xuande accepted the order and sent the envoy back first. Mi Zhu said: "This is Cao Cao's plan again." Xuande said: "Although it is a plan, the king's order cannot be violated." Then he ordered the army and horses, and set off at the end of the day. Sun Qian said: "We must first decide who will guard the city." Xuande said: "Among the two brothers, who can guard it?" Guan Gong said: " My brother is willing to defend this city." Xuande said, "I want to discuss things with you sooner or later. How can we be separated?" Zhang Fei said, "My brother is willing to defend this city." Xuande said, "You can't defend this city. One of you is strong and whips the soldiers while the other two are easy to do things and don't listen to others' advice."
I'm not worried. "Zhang Fei said: From now on, I will not drink alcohol or beat the soldiers. I will just listen to others' advice." "Mi Zhu said: I'm afraid my words won't match my heart." Fei Nu said: "My brother and I have never broken our trust for many years. How can you underestimate me?" "Xuande said: Even though my brother said so, I still don't trust him. Please also ask Chen Yuanlong to assist him and make him drink less in the morning and evening to avoid causing trouble." Chen Deng promised. Xuande paid his share and commanded an army of 30,000 horses and infantry, leaving Xuzhou and marching toward Nanyang. However, when Yuan Shu heard that Liu Bei had come to the table and wanted to annex the prefectures and counties, he was furious and said: You went away weaving mats and weaving clothes, and now you have occupied large counties and are on the same level as the princes. I was about to attack you, but you are trying to kill me!
Deeply hateful! "I sent General Ji Ling to raise an army of 100,000 troops to kill and abandon Xuzhou. The two armies met at Xuyi. Xuande had few soldiers and built a stronghold close to the mountains and rivers. Ji Ling was from Shandong and made a three-pointed sword, weighing fifty kilograms. That day he led his troops out of the battle and cursed: Liu Bei, villager, how dare you invade my territory!" Xuande said: I have received the emperor's edict to fight against the rebels. If you dare to come and refuse me now, you will not be punished! "Ji Ling was furious. He slapped his horse and wielded his sword, and took Xuande directly. Guan Gong shouted: "No ordinary man can be brave!" He went out to fight with Ji Ling. Thirty rounds in a row, no matter who wins or loses. Ji Ling shouted to stop, so Guan Gong rode his horse back to the formation and stood in front of the formation to wait for him. Ji Ling sent his deputy Xun Zheng to take action. Guan Gong said: "Just teach Ji Ling to come and fight with him to determine whether he is male or female!" "Xun Zheng said: You are an unknown general, no match for General Ji!" Guan Gong was furious and took Xun Zheng directly. He handed over the horse and cut Xun Zheng under the horse. Xuande drove his troops to kill the general, but Ji Ling was defeated. He retreated to the mouth of the Huaiyin River and did not dare to fight. He only sent soldiers to steal the camp and rob the stronghold, but they were all killed by the Xuzhou soldiers. It's no big deal that the two armies reject each other.
But it was said that after Zhang Fei sent Xuande off, he handed over all the miscellaneous matters to Chen Yuanlong's management. He took care of the major military affairs at home, and one day, he held a banquet to invite all the officials to the banquet. After everyone sat down, Zhang Fei said: "When my brother is leaving, he told me to drink less, for fear of getting into trouble. All the officials will get drunk today, and tomorrow they will all stop drinking and help me defend the city. Today, they will all drink." After saying this, he stood up and held a cup with the officials. When the wine arrived in front of Cao Bao, Bao said: "I have given up my duty from heaven not to drink alcohol." Fei said: "How can you not drink alcohol when you are fighting with Han Han? I want you to have a cup." Bao Bao was afraid and had to drink a cup. Zhang Fei went around the officials, poured himself a huge cup, and drank dozens of cups. Unconsciously, he was very drunk, but he got up and drank with all the officials. When the wine came to Cao Bao, Bao said: "I really can't drink it." "Fei said: You just ate, why are you refusing now?" Leopard refused to drink again and again. After Fei was drunk, he drank wine and became angry and said: If you disobey my order, you should be beaten a hundred times! "He shouted to the sergeant to take it down. Chen Yuanlong said: When Duke Xuande leaves, how much will he pay you?" Fei said: "You are a civil servant, just take care of civil affairs, don't bother me!" "Cao Bao had no choice but to plead: Mr. Yi De, please forgive me for the sake of my son-in-law." Fei said: "Who is your son-in-law?" "Bao said: "Lü Bu is right." Fei said angrily: "I didn't want to beat you; you brought Lu Bu to scare me, but I decided to beat you!" If I hit you, I will hit Lu Bu! "Everyone couldn't persuade him anymore. I whipped Cao Bao to fifty, and everyone begged for mercy, and then he stopped.
After the party was over, Cao Bao went back. He hated Zhang Fei deeply and sent a letter to Xiaopei all night long to see Lu Bu, preparing to accuse Zhang Fei of being rude. He also said: Xuande has gone to Huainan. He can fly drunk tonight and lead troops to attack Xuzhou. Don't miss this opportunity. When Lü Bu saw the letter, he invited Chen Gong to discuss it. Gong said: "Xiaopei is not a place where I have lived for a long time. There is a gap that can be exploited in Xuzhou today. If we lose this opportunity and do not take it, it will be too late to regret it. "Bu followed, immediately mounted his horse and led five hundred cavalry to go ahead. He asked Chen Gong to lead the army to follow, and Gao Shun also followed.
Xiaopei is only forty or fifty miles away from Xuzhou, so you can get there in a jiffy. When Lu Bu arrived at the city, it was just the fourth watch, the moonlight was clear, and the people on the city were even more unaware. Bu went to the city gate and called out: "Liu Shijun has a secret to send someone here." There was Cao Bao's army in the city and informed Cao Bao. Bao went up to the city to see what he saw and ordered the sergeant to open the door. Lu Bu gave a signal. All the troops came in, shouting loudly. Zhang Fei was drunk and lying in his mansion. He hurriedly woke up and reported: "Lü Bu opened the city gate and the killer came in!" Zhang Fei was furious, hurriedly put on his armor and threw a snake spear that was eight feet long. When he came out of the mansion to get his horse, Lü Bu's army and horses had already arrived and were greeting him. Zhang Fei was still drunk and unable to fight. Lu Bu knew how to fly bravely, but he did not dare to force him. Eighteen riding Yan generals protected Zhang Fei and rushed out of the east gate. Xuande's family members were in the mansion and they couldn't take care of him.
But it was said that Cao Bao saw that Zhang Fei had only a dozen people to protect him, and made him drunk, so he attracted a hundred people to come. When Fei saw the leopard, he was furious and rode his horse to greet him. After fighting for three rounds, Cao Bao was defeated and rushed to the river. He shot Cao Bao in the back of the heart and died in the river, including the man and his horse. Flying outside the city to greet the soldiers, those who left the city followed Fei and fled to Huainan. Lü Bu entered the city to appease the residents and ordered a hundred soldiers to guard the gate of Xuande's house, and no one was allowed to enter without permission.
But it was said that Zhang Fei led dozens of horses until Xu Yi came to see Xuande, and specifically said that Cao Bao and Lu Bu should join forces to attack Xuzhou at night. Everyone was eclipsed. Xuande sighed and said, "What joy is there to gain, and what sorrow is there to lose!" Guan Gong said, "Where is my sister-in-law?" Fei said, "They are all trapped in the city." Xuande was speechless. Guan Gong paused and complained: "What did you say when you wanted to defend the city? Why did my brother pay you so much? Today the city has been lost again, and my sister-in-law has been trapped again. What should I do?" When Zhang Fei heard this, he was so frightened that he had no place to go, and he drew his sword and wanted to kill himself. Exactly: How can you let go of your passion when you raise a glass and drink freely? It’s too late to regret drawing your sword and donating your life! I don’t know what life is like, but let me explain it below.