The cold wind in the north spreads the grassland, and the flags of the west cool are rolling in the sky.

The Central Plains are storms and clouds, and the East China Sea is shaking the reefs.

The time of September this fall changes, and heroes compete for the romantic relationship.

All things wither and flourish and then become more and more common, and a bunch of green leaves fills the mountains with red.

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When the battle on the grasslands in the northern border was in full swing, the Central Plains was undercurrents, and all the princes dispatched their troops.

In the evening, the atmosphere in the Han Dynasty was strange. An indescribable sense of depression filled the hearts of countless people. The sound of iron hooves seemed to be stirring in the ears, and the smell of war was always lingering in the breath.

In recent days, a dark cloud has always been shrouded in the sky above Sili, making the sky dark and gloomy and depressing. During this period, the north wind blew, making people feel more and more clearly the coldness of late autumn, and the cold winter is not far away.

Compared with the dark and cold weather in Sili, the coast of the East China Sea is clear and the sun is scorching, and the warmth is warm.

Xia Pi City, the city guarding the palace.

"Hi! My brother has been invited by Tao Qian for so long and has not been heard from me. I'm so anxious!"

Zhang Fei, who was more than nine feet tall, was pacing back and forth in the lobby, with heavy footsteps stomping the wooden floor.

On the left side of the hall, Guan Yu, with a red face and long beard, sat upright with his neck, his tiger's eyes narrowed slightly, and sat calmly, drinking, and occasionally stroking his long beard with his hands, as if he was confident in his chest. He looked like a general, unfathomable.

"Third brother, don't walk back and forth, it makes you dizzy for me. Why not sit down and have a drink with me? Wouldn't it be fun!" Seeing Zhang Fei keep wandering in front of him, going back and forth for half an hour, Guan Yu couldn't help but speak.

"Uh. It's good!" Zhang Fei was stunned when he heard the sound, and then sat down. He picked up a bowl of wine and drank it all.

To be honest, after half an hour, Zhang Fei was tired himself. Guan Yu gave him a step and sat down. After all, he was strong, big and round, and liked to wear armor all year round, so he walked back and forth in the hall, but was a little tired. What's more, drinking is his favorite. He doesn't like drinking, but today is an exception.

Early this morning, a servant from the provincial governor's office came to summon Liu Bei, claiming that Tao Qian was critically ill and urgently summoned Liu Bei to discuss major events. Since Tao Qian got sick and couldn't get up, there have been two emergency summons like this before, and this was the third time. The first two times Liu Bei took Guan Yu and Zhang Fei to meet Tao Qian. After the meeting, Tao Qian entrusted Xuzhou military and political affairs to Liu Bei twice. The military talismans and seals were handed to Liu Bei, but Liu Bei refused to accept them and repeatedly thanked him.

It is late autumn and the cold winter is approaching. Tao Qian has been seriously ill for several months. I am afraid that this time I can't be delayed. The deadline is approaching. At this time, Tao Qian urgently invites Liu Bei to discuss matters, but in fact he is entrusting his funeral. Anyone with a discerning eye knows it.

Because of this, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei were overjoyed when they heard the news and hurried to the lobby of the city guard house. They wanted to meet Tao Qian with their elder brother Liu Bei. This was a happy event that the three brothers were eagerly seen. They lived in Xuzhou for a year and were waiting for today. As long as Tao Qian died, who would be the opponent of the three brothers among the six counties of Xuzhou? The huge Xuzhou was within reach of Liu Bei's hands. Once Xuzhou fell into Liu Bei's hands, the days when the three brothers were busy for many years were immediately declared over. From then on, they had their own territory, fame and fortune were expected, and they could finally show their skills!

When the pass, Zhang and the others rushed over in anger, Liu Bei asked them to stay in the mansion and wait, and then took Jian Yong, Sun Qian and more than a dozen personal soldiers to the provincial governor's mansion. This surprised Guan Yu and Zhang Fei and even felt a little unhappy. However, Liu Bei was firm in his attitude, so Guan and Zhang had no choice but to obey the order, so they stayed in the lobby for a drink and wait.

Jian Yong, whose courtesy name was Xianhe, met Liu Bei as a young man. He followed Liu Bei since he started a war against the Yellow Turbans and was deeply trusted and relied on Liu Bei. In terms of qualifications and trust, Jian Yong's weight in Liu Bei's mind was not inferior to Guan. However, people's abilities were of great strength, and Jian Yong's talent was far from being comparable to Guan. Zhang and Zhang were compared. Therefore, they were usually Guan, and Zhang accompanied Liu Bei, while Jian Yong was responsible for handling government affairs and all trivial matters, which was equivalent to the butler around Liu Bei.

Sun Gan, whose courtesy name is Gongyou, was quite capable and skilled in government affairs. He was originally a servant under Tao Qian, with a low position and a low reputation. Since Liu Bei stayed in Xuzhou, he met Sun Gan and had a great time. Then Sun Gan often accompanied Liu Bei, and regarded himself as a subordinate. After all, Liu Bei is still living in Xuzhou now, and it is impossible for him to openly poach people from Tao Qian, and he cannot give Sun Gan a formal official position. However, it is Sun Gan's like-mindedness that is more and more valuable, which touched Liu Bei and had great trust. It is precisely because of this that Guan Yu and Zhang Fei happily accepted Sun Gan, believing that he was a rare righteous man in the world and worthy of close friendship.

At this moment, Liu Bei and others had been away for half an hour. There were only Guan Yu and Zhang Fei and his brothers in the lobby. However, they were not allowed to see the whistle driver sending back the news. How could such a scene not make people anxious?

"Gurd!" After another bowl of wine, Zhang Fei wiped a handful of wine stains on his beard and said to Guan Yu: "In the past, if the provincial governor's office had not held a big banquet to entertain the elder brother, the discussion would have ended long ago. Why didn't the elder brother come back?"

Guan Yu smiled indifferently when he heard this, "The third brother is joking. Tao Qian is terminally ill and the deadline is approaching. Who is still in the state and the palace still has the heart to hold a banquet to entertain his brother?"

"Well, the second brother is right." Zhang Fei nodded suddenly, and then his leopard eyes rolled and he whispered thoughtfully: "Second brother, why did Tao Gongzu summon the eldest brother this time? If he brought up the old matter again and entrust Xuzhou to the eldest brother again, would you say that the eldest brother would refuse again?"

"Huh?" Guan Yu's lying eyebrows frowned slightly, and a trace of light flashed in Danfeng's eyes, and he pondered: "I heard that Tao Qian's condition worsened a few days ago and the soup did not come in. I think he was about to die, and the time was not long. Now it has been four days. Even if a strong man like you and my brothers doesn't get into the ground and starves for four days, I'm afraid he's still weak and in danger. What's more, Tao Qian's old man over 60 years old? So Tao Qian is now exhausted and has a life in danger. How can he save it by mankind?"

"So Tao Qian is dead this time! What should we do? We must continue to stay in Xuzhou and work hard for Tao Qian's two sons, right?" Zhang Feibao asked with a wide eyelid and chasing voice.

"Hahaha!" Guan Yu stroked his long beard with his hand and squinted his eyes and said, "Things are only three things. This time, the elder brother should not refuse Tao Qian's kindness. The ancients said: Everything can be repeated again and again, and not again. When ancient sages abdicated, they all had the courtesy of three giving in and three rejection, so that they would not be criticized and criticized by others. Previously, Tao Qian had already given in Xuzhou twice, and his elder brothers were based on benevolence and righteousness and refused politely. If Tao Qian gave in to Xuzhou again this time, his elder brother would not be able to refuse. He should follow the trend and take over the six counties of Xuzhou!"

"Oh? So that's how it is!" Zhang Feibao's eyes turned sharply, and he was overjoyed, and suddenly realized: "I thought my elder brother's head was flooded. Since Tao Gongzu wanted to give Xuzhou to his elder brother, why did we still refuse? Now, after the second brother said this, it turns out that there are so many things here. It's twists and turns and drags on. These literati do things in trouble, cover up, and are very sad!

Originally, things were very simple. Tao Qian was about to die and wanted to hand over Xuzhou to his elder brother. How could he miss such a good thing? I will do it next. Such a simple thing has been delayed for several months. If you send it over, I will return it, you won’t feel tired!"

Looking back on what happened in the past few months, Tao Qian sent the six counties of Xuzhou to Liu Bei twice. Zhang Fei was jealous when he saw it, and he wanted to grab it. However, he was resolutely rejected by his elder brother Liu Bei and retreated. Now he finally waited for another opportunity. Although Guan Yu was very sure that his elder brother Liu Bei would not refuse this time, Zhang Fei was still nervous and full of chatter.

Thinking back to the time when the Liu, Guan and Zhang brothers joined forces in Taoyuan, how happy it was. However, as the expedition against the Yellow Turban thieves began, the three brothers fought bloody battles and made many military achievements, but were blocked by villains in the court. In the end, the three brothers were sent to a small border county to live in. Five years ago, the eighteen princes attacked Dong Zhuo, and the three brothers went to the Chenliu Alliance with confidence, but were discriminated against and humiliated by various princes.

While the vassals were discussing affairs, more than a dozen princes were sitting on tiger-skin thrones and serving with wine and meat; but Liu Bei sat on the small table on the head of the dwarf, with a table as big as a palm, a small cup, and a plate of dishes in front of him. This was considered a vain among the princes. It was too much to deceive! At that time, the three brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang kept holding their anger and secretly vowed to let these princes see the abilities of their brothers, and they dared to underestimate others. So in the subsequent battle, Guan Yu killed Hua Xiong with warm wine, Zhang Fei angrily scolded Lu Fengxian, and then the three heroes fought against Lu Bu, making him famous all over the world.

However, the three brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang made great achievements in the alliance of princes, but eventually became famous and actually gained nothing. After the war, they still had no territory, so they could only rely on Gongsun Zan again and continue their previous days of living under others. Then they were wasted several years and achieved nothing. Liu Bei still had only 10,000 soldiers and only three generals, including himself.

Since the Yellow Turbans launched their troops for more than ten years, the three brothers Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei have experienced hundreds of battles, but in the end they are still in vain. Until last winter, Liu Bei thought carefully and decided to leave Gongsun Zan and go to Xuzhou, an important central city in the Central Plains to gain a foothold. At that time, the three brothers were indeed determined to burn their boats and make a desperate bet, and decided not to rely on others anymore. They would seize a piece of land no matter what, and would not give up until they achieve their goals.

Facts have proved that after ten years of dormant brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang resolutely gave up their family business and rushed to Tao Qian to help him. This move is really wise.

Tao Gongzu of Xuzhou was humble and sincere, and had the elegance of an elder. The reputation of a gentleman in the world is well known. Facing the three brothers of Liu Bei led their troops to help, he was very happy and was very happy to see Liu Bei. Then he thanked him very much. When the three brothers of Liu Guan and Zhang were very generous, they properly arranged the Liu Bei's subordinates. After Cao Cao had no choice but to withdraw his troops, Tao Qian rewarded Liu Bei with great rewards. However, Tao Qian would take care of all the money, grain or soldiers and horses that Liu Bei would be invited, generously donated money, and strongly sponsored Liu Bei to recruit soldiers.

Now Tao Qian is about to die, and he gives in to Xuzhou again and again. Therefore, after Tao Qian's death, Xuzhou must be Liu Bei's possession. This means that Liu Bei, who has always had great ambitions, has finally ushered in an unprecedented great opportunity. The three brothers in Taoyuan have been waiting for ten years, and finally guarded the clouds and saw the bright moon. The opportunity to achieve great success is right in front of you!
Chapter completed!