In a night battle outside Changyi City, Liu Bei had the advantage. After this battle, Cao Cao not only lost most of the food and grass in the army, but also lost a lot of troops, but also more than a dozen well railings left in the camp were all obtained by Liu Bei. It was originally a big victory, but immediately after Zhang Fei underestimated the enemy and advanced rashly. In addition, Guan Yu later rescued Zhang Fei, the only remaining elites in the general were almost completely damaged, which made the fruits of victory in this war become boring.

Cao Cao asked Xun Yu to transfer a batch of food and grass again, and asked Yu Jin, Li Dian, Le Jin and others to gather in the army. Five days later, he gathered at Changyi City again and prepared to fight to the death with Liu Bei, but at this time, he received an edict from the court.

"Sir, will you have another surprise attack?" In Changyi, looking at Zhang Fei who was depressed and drunk, Liu Bei couldn't bear to blame him anymore, so he turned his head to look at Chen Gong.

Although the battle that night caused his elite troops to be completely destroyed, it was a great victory that Liu Bei had never experienced since his debut. Liu Bei, who tasted the sweetness, naturally hoped to do it a few more times. If this kind of thing happened a few more times, even if the Cao army had an elite army of 50,000, it would have to be defeated.

When Chen Gong heard this, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, looking at Liu Bei, saying, "This time he was able to win because Cao Cao underestimated the enemy. In addition, the palace had a lot of research on his military use, so he had this victory. After this battle, how could Cao Mengde be unprepared? And..."

Just as I was about to say that Cao Cao might have guessed that he was planning for Liu Bei. Before, the enemy was open and secret, and Chen Gong was with Cao Cao for a long time and knew his character and behavior, he could win by surprise. Now Cao Cao must have noticed it. It would be difficult to think about Cao Cao again.

But before he could speak, Guan Yu hurried in, carrying a roll of silk cloth in his hand, and said in a deep voice: "Brother, sir, the court has sent an edict!"

"Oh?" Liu Bei's expression changed when he heard this. He quickly reached out to take it. When he opened the edict, he couldn't help but feel happy.

"Brother, what's going on?" Liu Bei looked happy in Guan Yu and asked.

"Your Majesty has received a memorial from us and issued an edict to grant my three brothers the title of General of the Central Army to control Chenliu, Dongjun and Shanyang. All of them have titles of marquis. Yunchang, you are now the marquis of Hanshouting." Liu Bei looked and laughed, but when he saw the end, his expression changed slightly, and he became a little gloomy and lost his voice.

"Lord?" Chen Gong looked at Liu Bei in confusion.

Liu Bei turned his head and looked at Chen Gong. The corner of his mouth felt a little bitter. Finally, he sighed and handed the edict to Chen Gong and said, "Sir, there is also a reward, but how to stay or stay, you need to make your own decision!"

Chen Gong took the edict and looked carefully. When he saw the imperial court rewarding him, he was still excited a few times. Liu Xie not only granted him the position of Servant Central Committee, but if he was unwilling, he also gave him the position of prefect. This was already a very high courtesy and could be valued by the emperor. At that moment, Chen Gong couldn't help but feel moved. However, although he was not a top strategist, he also had the ability of a first-class strategist. He quickly woke up and saw the disagreement contained in Liu Xie's seemingly ordinary edict, but he was not easy to say to Liu Bei. Perhaps Liu Bei had already understood it, but he pretended not to know it.

He handed the edict to Guan Yu on the side and said, "Don't worry, lord, since the palace has decided to be loyal to lord, he will not go to the court. I hope lord will give this position as a prefect."

When Liu Bei heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. He grabbed Chen Gong's hands and cried with joy: "Beijing is confused. If you don't have the help of your husband, what should you do in the future? The husband is willing to help you. In this life, you will never let down your husband's love today."

Liu Bei knew very well that in this chaotic era, the lord chose his ministers, and the ministers also chose his lords, especially the emperor became stronger and stronger, and he was just a waste of time. Even though he had obtained most of Yanzhou now, he was incomparable to the emperor. Talents like Chen Gong were willing to ignore the olive branch sent by the emperor, which was definitely the greatest affirmation for Liu Bei.

"Sir, is this edict hidden in the world?" Guan Yu read the edict and Chen Gong was willing to stay, so he was naturally happy for his elder brother. Over the past few days, Chen Gong has used his ability to prove his value, but he vaguely felt something was wrong with this edict.

Chen Gong nodded and frowned, "Although Your Majesty granted Chenliu, Dongjun, Shanyang to the lord, Cao Cao was still the governor of Yanzhou. Although he could not control the lord, General Guan, the third general and the palace were nominally controlled by Cao Cao. Moreover, our army has now obtained most of Yanzhou, but Your Majesty only granted the land of our army three counties. Obviously, he does not want the lord to obtain all Yanzhou, and the other half is still Cao Cao. I see this plan, Your Majesty wants to make the lord fight with Cao Cao, trapped in Yanzhou, and unable to make progress elsewhere."

Chen Gong and Liu Bei have been together for a long time, and they are even more aware of Cao Cao. They know that these two are heroes of the world. Anyone who has gained Yanzhou is likely to become the third largest prince besides Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu’s brothers. The emperor lets the two fight, but it is equivalent to trapping these two heroes to death in Yanzhou. Whether Liu Bei or Cao Cao want to develop outward, they have to worry about whether the other party will stab themselves in the back. In this way, two hidden dragons were trapped in the same place, and they are now trapped in the same place, and they are exhausted and difficult to take off.

"This..." Liu Bei couldn't help but feel a little disappointed when he heard this, frowned and looked at Chen Gong and said, "What should I do?"

Having tasted the taste of a prince in the country, Liu Bei was naturally unwilling to accept it. He wanted to resist, but it was difficult to openly say something contrary to the court. He could only look at Chen Gong, hoping that he could give himself a plan.

"This is an open plot, neither the lord nor the Cao Cao can be solved." Chen Gong couldn't help but sigh and looked at Liu Bei and said, "Even if Cao Cao is willing to give up Yanzhou and seek another development, he has lost his righteousness. Although the princes are separatist, many forces have gradually taken shape. Only by taking Yanzhou into his hands can Cao Cao master the righteousness. In the future, whether it is enterprising or maintaining success, there is room for lords, and so will the lord."

When Liu Bei heard this, he couldn't help but feel confused. Could it be that he would stay in Yanzhou for the rest of his life and compete with Cao Cao? But if he leaves, where can he go?

"It's not unsolvable." Chen Gong looked at Liu Bei's expression and sighed.

"The plan is coming out!" Liu Bei was overjoyed when he heard this and asked hurriedly.

"Defeat Cao Cao as soon as possible and advance to Yanzhou. At that time, even the emperor will be able to prevent the lord from becoming the governor of Yanzhou." Chen Gong said decisively. Only by completely defeating Cao Cao, occupying Yanzhou, and allowing Liu Bei to become the actual master of Yanzhou, at that time, regardless of whether the court admits it or not, the matter is powerless to change. In addition, Liu Bei and Kong Rong have friendship, Yu Taoqian is even more willing to save his life. The surrounding diplomatic environment is good, so he has the opportunity to continue his plan.

"How easy is it?" Liu Bei couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this.

To destroy Cao Cao, he had to leave the city. With the current strength of Liu Bei's army, going out to the city to fight head-on with Cao's army, what's the difference between seeking death?

"I heard that the lord and Wen Ju and Tai Shi Ci had friendship, and Tai Shi Ci was also a tiger general. When Xuzhou was protected, it was all due to this person's contribution. Why didn't the lord ask him to be a supporter and help him with his help? " Chen Gong thought of Tai Shi Ci. With their identities, it was naturally impossible to know that Tai Shi Ci was actually the actual controller of Qingzhou's military power. Without Liu Xie's orders, even Kong Rong could not be moved. Chen Gong couldn't help but attack Tai Shi Ci.

"May give it a try!" Liu Bei's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he nodded and agreed.

On the other side, Cao Cao's camp.

"Lord, when you are about to gather the remaining troops this time, you meet a powerful general who wants to recommend it to your lord." Xiahou Dun came in and bowed to Cao Cao.

"Oh?" Cao Cao's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he looked at Xiahou Dun and said, "If you can get Yuan Rang so cautiously, it seems that this person is quite brave."

Xiahou Dun smiled bitterly and said, "This man is brave and above the last general. In our military camp, only General Dian can compete with him!"

Cao Cao was now having a headache about the fact that no one in the army except Dian Wei could fight against Zhang Zhiyong. Hearing this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed and said quickly: "Take me there!"

"I'm already waiting outside the tent!" Xiahou Dun bowed.

"Okay, I should welcome you in person." Cao Cao stood up and walked out of the tent with a smile.

The two of them came out of the camp one by one and the other, and they were seeing Dian Wei confronting one person. This man was eight feet tall and had no outstanding appearance. He had a national face and ordinary facial features, but he had a tough aura on his body. Even if he confronted him like Dian Wei, he did not feel weak at all.

Seeing Cao Cao come out, Dian Wei glared at the person and took two steps back.

"Sir Li, come and worship the lord." Xiahou Dun stepped forward and recommended Cao Cao.

"Li Jin, the grass man, please see Mr. Cao." The soldier stepped forward.

"Since you are a warrior, you must not be negligent. Please ask the hero to make a profit." Cao Cao had already felt the truth in his heart when he saw Dian Wei's vigilant expression. There were probably not many people in the world who could make Dian Wei feel alert.

"Thank you, Mr. Cao!" Li Jin nodded and followed the two into the battalion commander.

After some greetings, Cao Cao asked, "I wonder who Li Zhuangshi is?"

"Caomin was originally a member of the Cheng clan, and my brother was originally a county magistrate of the Cheng clan. That day, Zhang Fei came under Liu Bei's tent, and without saying a word, he killed my brother. Caomin was angry and fought with Zhang Fei. Soon, Liu Bei led his army to arrive. Caomin knew that he was defeated and had to escape alone. Seeing General Yuan Rang, he heard that Cao Gong was fighting with Liu Bei, and came to help him."

"I don't want to have such loyalty and kindness under my tent." Cao Cao sighed and said regretfully: "If a hero does not dislike him, it is better to join my command and inherit the position of Brother Ling, kill the enemy in the future and make contributions, so as to shine on the family."

"Last general Li Jin, please see your lord!" Li Jin didn't say much. This time he came to join Cao Cao and deal with Liu Bei. He heard this and said nothing, and then bowed.

"Our army can get the help of the general, it is like a tiger adding wings!" Cao Cao stepped forward, helped Li Jin up, and laughed happily.

"Lord." Cheng Yu hurried in, glanced at everyone, and handed a roll of silk book in his hand to Cao Cao and said, "The court issued an edict."

"oh?"
Chapter completed!