No matter what, Liu Bei's defeat was a foregone conclusion.

What led to all this was not the self-righteous emperor of Zhong family - Yuan Shu, but Liu Bei's ally, Cao Cao.

Speaking of this game of chess, Cao Cao was hesitant for a long time. Finally, after the persuasion of Liu Ye and others, he decided to use this method.

This matter has to be mentioned a few days ago when Chen Gui learned that the emperor issued an edict from all the princes to attack Yuan Shu.

Because of Mi Fang and Liu Bei, Chen Deng has always been hiding in the dark. For Chen Deng, who had great ambitions since childhood, Liu Bei and Mi Fang's betrayal was a scar that was difficult to heal in his life. If a general was a military general, he would have fought against his enemies, but for a wise man like Chen Deng, killing Liu Bei was too simple. What he had to do was to make Liu Bei a loser and make all his initial efforts turn into bubbles.

Just as Zang Ba's rear army was about to set off, Jian Yong suddenly heard the battle report from Langya, saying that Chen Lin sent Yu Jin to lead 30,000 troops from Qingzhou to Langya County. Now he has captured Gumu, Dongwu, Zhuxian and Langya counties. The troops are heading towards Ju County and Haiqu comes.

Not only that, Li Dian also led an army of 30,000 to Taishan County, Dongguan and Dong'an counties, and was in danger.

After receiving this information, Jian Yong quickly called Zang Ba, who was about to leave, and discussed the matter with him.

Tancheng, in the governor's mansion.

When Zang Ba first heard the bad news, he shouted with fear: "How could this be so? As soon as the lord's army left, how could Cao Cao take advantage of the alliance's appointment and launch arbitrary war?"

Jian Yong smiled bitterly and said, "The Central Plains is Yuan Shu, Cao Cao, and we three sides control each other. Yuan Shu is the emperor. We thought this was a great opportunity to destroy Yuan Shu. Now it seems that Cao Mengde does not want to divide the Central Plains equally with us. He wants to take it alone!"

Zang Ba looked ugly and said in embarrassment: "But the lord has led his army away. I'm afraid he has arrived in Pengcheng at this moment. I can't guarantee it. At this moment, General Zhang fought with Yuan Shu! Xianhe, what should I do?"

Jian Yong analyzed: "My idea is, General Zang Ba, you will lead the army north first to fight against Cao General Li Dian, Yu Jin."

After hearing this, Zang Ba nodded and agreed: "It's only true that things are urgent. Since Cao Cao took the lead in tearing down the alliance, we cannot let the lord face Yuan Shu alone. We should send a messenger to let the lord know about this and let him withdraw his troops first!"

"I have sent a messenger to chase my lord! Now the war in Langya is so hot, General Zang Ba, you should lead the army north as soon as possible! I wonder how many troops you plan to take away, General Zang Ba?" Jian Yong was already confused. For the current plan, all he could think of was to let Zang Ba lead the army north first, at least to curb the war in Langya County, wait for Liu Bei to come back before making a decision.

After thinking for a while, Zang Ba replied: "Since that's the case, I will take away 50,000 troops and enter Kaiyang to resist Cao's army. 30,000 troops will stay in Tancheng for the sake of constitution and dispatch!"

Zang Ba's rear army did not go to Pengcheng, and Jian Yong's messenger was also sank to the sea. For a moment, the storm was surging in Xuzhou, and his big hands seemed to be behind Liu Bei, preparing to push him into the abyss.

As soon as Zang Ba left, a fat and vicious general also walked into the Chen Mansion. This man was called Chang Feng and was one of the four generals under Zang Ba.

Seeing Chen Gui going out to greet him in person, Chang Feng smiled proudly and said, "Oh, I am just a vulgar person, how can I bother Mr. Chen going out to greet him in person!"

Chen Gui laughed and said, "I have long been interested in making friends with General Chang, but because of the trivial matters, it has been delayed until this time!"

Chen Gui lowered his figure, and Chang Feng did not dare to be too unreasonable. At that moment, the two of them walked into the mansion with a smile. During the meal, Chen Gui kept beating the news that Zang Ba suddenly led his army north. At first, Chang Feng remained silent, but after several cups of Du Kang drank, Chang Feng was like pouring beans on the bamboo tube, and he told Chen Gui all the things.

After choosing Changxi, Chen Gui also found out after many things that he found out that this person was just a person who wanted to be rich and had sex.

Soon, he saw Chang Xi was slightly drunk. Looking at the maids who were dancing to cheer up, he became very lustful. After seeing this, Chen Gui turned his eyes to the maids. The maids understood and then separated them, poured them into Chang Xi's arms one left and one right, constantly urging them to drink. For a moment, in this palace, there were singing and dancing, and Chang Xi had obviously forgotten that Xuzhou is a troublesome thing.

The next day, the drunk Changfeng was discovered by his companion Wu Dun. Wu Dun was honest and did not know how to adapt. He could not help but warn him in his words, but Changfeng was the same level as Wu Dun, and the two of them often didn't deal with each other. At this time, Wu Dun's warning words sounded like a mockery and cursed, and then they both made an unhappy and left with a beat.

That night, Chen Gui invited Chang Xi to a banquet as yesterday, and even flattered Chang Xi during the meal, implying that Chang Xi was no less weak than Zang Ba, but he had no chance to show his performance. Now, Zang Ba is leading the army, but he only doesn't take him with him. After this, Chang Xi felt that Zang Ba did not value him, and even said Zang Ba in front of Chen Gui during the meal.

Another day, Wu Dun saw Chang Xi's hangover again. As the battle was approaching, Wu Dun was worried about the war ahead, so he naturally would not leave good things to Chang Xi. After a while, the two of them started to curse each other and then quarreled in front of Jian Yong.

Since yesterday, Jian Yong has sent messengers to Liu Bei, but it is like a rock sinking into the sea and there is no news. In anger, Jian Yong issued a ban on alcohol, which made Chang Xi helpless.

In the evening, Chen Gui continued to host Chang Feng as usual, but he sat in the mansion for a long time, but he was not able to see Chang Feng coming. After asking, he learned that it was Jian Yong who issued a ban on Chang Feng.

Chen Deng heard this and said, "Father, tonight is a great time to instigate Changxi!"

A glimmer flashed in Chen Gui's eyes, and he nodded and smiled: "What my son said is right. For my father, let's prepare several boxes of gold and silver and go to his Changfeng mansion in person!"

When he arrived at Changxi's mansion, Chen Gui asked knowingly, "It's a blessing to have a drink and chat with General Chang in the past two days! I sent someone to invite him tonight, why didn't General Chang come?"

Chang Xi said ashamedly: "Oh, don't mention it. Wu Dun sued me to Jian Yong. This morning, Jian Yong issued a ban on drinking order to me. From today on, I really can't go to the banquet. I hope Mr. Chen will be more responsible! When the war is over, I will hold a banquet in person and invite Mr. Chen to talk, how about it?"

Chen Gui said angrily: "General is a hero, how can he not drink alcohol? In ancient times, heroes had to drink a bowl of Zhuangxing wine before going to war. Now there is no war in Tancheng, why can't the general drink alcohol? Jian Yong is too polite, right?"

Chang Feng sighed and said, "Oh, you are under the eaves, how can you not bow your head! It would be fine if Mr. Chen said these words in front of me. Don't go out and say anything, so as not to be told by villains!"

Chen Gui said with a righteous attitude: "General, don't underestimate yourself. I know that your martial arts may be slightly inferior to Zhang Fei, but how can these Wu Dun and others be your opponent? I am trying to stand up for you for the general! In my opinion, Sun Guan and Yin Li are more inferior to generals than generals, but Zang Ba went to war but did not take the general. Why is this? It's not because you surrender to him, Zang Ba, and you surrender too late! General, you say, in times of trouble, who do not want to fight on the battlefield and make achievements? Who would like to stay at home and be treated coldly by villains? After all, they just don't believe in your ability!"

Chang Feng's eyes flashed, he lowered his head and said nothing, and did not say anything to stop Chen Gui.

With such behavior, how could Chen Gui not know what Chang Xi was thinking? He ordered people to carry the boxes of gold and silver into the house and smiled at Chang Xi: "Today, I will give you a wealth to the general. I don't know if the general has enough courage to take it!"

Chang Xi was stunned when he heard this, glanced at the wooden boxes, and asked in confusion: "I don't know what wealth and honor Mr. Chen said?"

Chen Gui then stood up and opened the wooden box one by one with his own hands. In an instant, the whole house was shining with light, and the glory shining brightly made Chang Xi unable to move his eyes any longer.

After a while, even though Chang Feng was stupid, he guessed the wealth that Chen Gui said, and asked immediately: "I don't know who he is? He respects me Chang Feng so much? Please inform Chen!"

Chen Gui smiled but said nothing. He stretched out a finger and dipped it in some wine. He wrote the word "Cao" lightly on the desk in front of Chang Feng.

Chang Xi was shocked when he saw this, his face changed several times. Finally, he suppressed his voice and asked, "Can you, Mr. Chen, have you defected to that Cao Cao?"

Chen Gui nodded and smiled, "How is Liu Bei? I believe you have seen it with your own eyes. As soon as Tao Qian gave Xuzhou to him, he drove Tao Qian's right-hand man and Zhao Yu away from his hometown. Zhao Yu is a talented man in Xuzhou. Most of the people in the world have the benefits of him. But now, Liu Bei knows but doesn't use it, but he just takes nepotism. Such behavior is not what the wise ruler does? But Cao Mengde is different. He knows people and uses it well. Whether it is a peddler or a thief, as long as he has a skill, Cao Cao dares to use it..."

During this period, Chen Gui observed Chang Xi's facial expression from time to time. Seeing that there was no change, he continued, "Compared with the two, General Chang should know it well, right? I will continue to stay under Liu Bei's command, and I am afraid that General Chang will be able to make a comeback! When he came to Cao Cao's command, with the merits of offering the city, I dared to assert that General Chang will not be the prefect of a county, but also the commander of a army. Isn't this what I want in life?"

"Besides, even General Chang, you have been under Zang Ba's hands, and he has always treated you like a brother and sister. But he does not give you a chance to make meritorious contributions on the battlefield. This undoubtedly cuts off your promotion opportunity for general! It can be seen that he, Zang Ba, did not treat you sincerely!"

After hesitating for a while, Chang Xi said in embarrassment: "But in this Tancheng, there are still 15,000 Wu Dun's soldiers and horses! They are not the same as me. Even if I am determined to surrender to Cao Gong, I may not be able to defeat Wu Dun!"

Hearing Chang Xi say this, Chen Gui knew there was a chance, and then smiled and said, "It is easy for Wu Dun and others to defeat him. The general only needs to invite him to the mansion for a banquet and take it down on the spot!"

Chang Xi smiled bitterly and said, "Jian Yong issued a ban on alcohol in the morning, and Wu Dun would not come!"

Chen Gui shook his head and smiled, "Although there is a ban on alcohol first, it depends on human behavior. After all, General, you have a friendship with Wu Dun, and you two have a bad time because of some trivial matters. General, you just use this as an excuse to repair your relationship with Wu Dun, how could Wu Dun not come?"
Chapter completed!