Cao Cao naturally would not let Yuan Shao destroy Zhang Yan easily, so he quickly led a large army to attack Jizhou.

Yuan Shao gathered all the food, grass and people around Yecheng into Yecheng. Obviously, he planned to fight a protracted battle with Cao Cao here.

When Liu Bei learned of Cao Cao's dispatch of troops, he immediately summoned everyone together.

After discussion, Liu Bei decided to go to the war in person.

Many times, Liu Yu was fighting outside, but now his injuries have not fully recovered, and Cao Yuan is now pregnant.

So Liu Bei did not ask him to lead his troops to fight, but asked him to stay in Xuzhou City.

Liu Bei's intention this time was very obvious, that is, to occupy the territory as much as possible. Not only should we take down Linzi City in Qingzhou, but we should also occupy several cities near the sea in Jizhou.

Of course, the most important one is Nanpi City.

This time, Liu Bei also invested a lot of money. The generals Zhang Fei, Zhao Yun and Xu Huang were all brought with him. He even had to recruit Gao Lan and Zang Ba in Qingzhou to let the two of them be responsible for the army's supplies and food.

As for the strategist, in addition to Jia Xu and Lu Su, he also brought Jian Yong to control the latest news from the intelligence department at any time.

In this way, three days later, there were 10,000 cavalry, 40,000 infantry, and 50,000 auxiliary soldiers, collectively known as the 100,000 large army and 100,000 troops to Jizhou.

In the city of Linzi, Qingzhou, Yuan Tan heard that Liu Bei personally led a 100,000 army to fight.

He dared to face the enemy and fled with his men and horses.

He is famous for his return to Yecheng to help his father Yuan Shao deal with the old thief Cao Cao.

In this way, Liu Bei's army won without fighting and occupied Linzi City, the last big city in Qingzhou.

After three days of rectification in the city, Liu Bei immediately ordered the army to attack Nanpi City.

At this time, Jia Xu suddenly spoke: "Lord, Linzi City cannot be misunderstood, otherwise our army's retreat will be cut off, and there may be a danger of annihilation of the entire army. Therefore, it is recommended that some more people be left to guard the city."

Liu Bei was very dissatisfied with Jia Xu's caution, and waved his hand and said, "Nanpi is only two hundred miles away from this place, and you can arrive in a day and a night. Even if Yuan Shao's army comes to attack, the people who stay behind can deal with it, Wenhe doesn't have to worry."

Seeing that Liu Bei was unwilling to keep more people here, Jia Xu suggested again: "Lord, since he doesn't want to keep more people, then can he keep a general?"

"This..." Liu Bei thought for a while and said, "Then let Gao Lan stay here. I will give him five thousand men to guard this city."

After saying that, seeing Jia Xu still speaking, Liu Bei said first: "I have decided on this matter. The military advisor should not discuss it again. It is better to think more about how to capture Nanpi City."

After hearing this, Jia Xu could only nod and said yes.

But he was always a little worried, so he quietly found Gao Lan and said to him: "General Gao, after the lord leaves, the general must immediately close the city gate and lock Linzi City. No one can open the city without the lord's military order.

I am afraid that the enemy will trick the city gate, so please be careful."

After hearing this, Gao Lan frowned and said, "Mr. Jia, Yuan Shao is not fighting fiercely with Cao Cao. Who else dares to attack this city here? Are you too careful?"

After hearing Gao Lan's words, Jia Xu glanced at him and said, "I think the general is a person who judges the situation. If the general wants to die early, he doesn't need to listen to my words."

After saying that, he turned around and was about to leave.

Gao Lan quickly went up and grabbed Jia Xu's sleeve and said, "Mr. Military advisor, I have something to say. I promise you. But you should tell me who you are worried about, right?"

"Oh, I'm not sure about it. What I'm worried about is Cao Cao and Yuan Shao!" Jia Xu sighed and expressed his concerns directly.
Chapter completed!