Three Kingdoms: I, the eldest son of Cao, a loving father of a great man!

"Well, there is something important." Yuan Shang said seriously.

"What's the matter?" Yuan Shu felt that Yuan Shang looked serious. Could it be something really important?

"Father, Liu Biao just sent an envoy to ask for help from us," Yuan Shang said.

"What? He actually asked us for help?" Yuan Shu said in surprise.

"Father, don't be too surprised. Liu Biao is now desperate.

If he hadn't asked our Yuan family for help, he would have been completely devoured by Cao Cao." Yuan Shang said calmly.

"Well, that makes sense. What a pity. We are not a noble family from Yanzhou." Yuan Shu sighed.

"Who said we are not from the Yanzhou gentry?" Yuan Shang said.

"Uh! Zhongzhi, do you mean that we can rely on Liu Biao's power?" Yuan Shu was a little excited.

"Father is wise. Liu Biao and Cao Cao fought fiercely, and both sides suffered heavy losses.

Liu Biao's power is not as strong as before. Our Yuan family is now just missing an opportunity." Yuan Shang said.

Yuan Shu's eyes turned and he said, "Zhongzhi, what should we do then?"

"Father, we can rely on Liu Bei's power. We have a close relationship with Liu Bei, and Liu Bei will definitely send troops." Yuan Shang said confidently.

"This." Yuan Shu hesitated.

Yuan Shao hated Liu Bei to the core, and Liu Bei also hated Yuan Shao to the core. The two were enemies. Would Liu Bei help them? Yuan Shu felt it was a bit difficult.

"Father, Liu Bei is different from Cao Ang. Cao Ang is an outsider.

However, Liu Bei was a native of Yanzhou, and there was a huge difference between the two of them.

Cao Ang was ambitious and wanted to unify the north. Liu Bei was different. He was a relative of the Han Dynasty and the uncle of Liu Xie.

If Cao Ang wants to unify the north, Liu Bei will definitely oppose it. We can use Liu Bei to deal with Cao Ang." Yuan Shang analyzed.

"That's true. Then how should we discuss this with Liu Bei?" Yuan Shu asked.

"Father, let me handle this matter. Liu Bei has always respected me and hopes that our Yuan family can help. As long as we put forward the conditions, Liu Bei will definitely agree." Yuan Shang said.

"Okay, I'll leave this matter to you. Remember, you must be careful." Yuan Shu instructed.

"I understand, son." Yuan Shang nodded in agreement.

In Yecheng, Xuzhou, after meeting Liu Bei, Yuan Shu immediately took Liu Bei to visit Chen Gong.

When Liu Bei heard that Yuan Shu wanted to take him to see Chen Gong, he immediately agreed.

Liu Bei had a good impression of Yuan Shu, especially since he had received favors from Yuan Shu in the past.

Although Yuan Shu's attitude was not very good later, it was all forced by the situation.

Anyone would do the same.

After all, Liu Bei and you have nothing in common. If you try to win him over forcefully, it would be strange if Liu Bei didn't fight you.

On the way, Yuan Shu said to Liu Bei: "Wen Ruo, Cao Ang has evil intentions, you must not be deceived by him."

Liu Bei smiled and said, "Thank you for your teachings, Brother Gongtai. I understand now."

Yuan Shu cursed inwardly: "Damn Liu Bei, you already know everything, why are you still looking for me? I didn't teach you."

Soon, Liu Bei arrived at Chen Gong's mansion.

Chen Gong had been waiting for a long time and came forward to greet him.

"My lord, Xuande, you are finally here." Chen Gong said with tears in his eyes.

"Zitai, what's wrong with you?" Liu Bei said with surprise.

Liu Bei and Chen Gong had never had any conflicts, let alone enmity. Seeing Chen Gong crying, Liu Bei felt strange. Yuan Shu hurriedly said, "Xuan De, Zitai said that his nephew-in-law Lu Bu was killed by Cao's army. Isn't this too much?"

"Oh? It's Lu Bu." Liu Bei suddenly realized.

Chen Gong wiped away his tears and said, "My lord, I asked you two to come here because of the news that Cao Cao attacked Yanzhou.

Cao Cao has now occupied Xu County and is attacking Nanyang County. Xu County is the gateway to Yanzhou. Once it is lost, the entire Yanzhou defense line will collapse. "

"Xu County was lost? How is that possible? With so many young and strong men, could Cao's army easily break through it?" Yuan Shu questioned.

Chen Gong explained: "Cao's army has a large number of soldiers and horses, and Xu County has less than 1.5 million young and strong men.

The Cao army had three million elite soldiers. Xiahou Yuan and Huang Zhong, two of Cao Cao's fierce generals, led the cavalry to attack.

The young and strong can’t resist. Xu County can’t hold out for a few more days.”

"What should we do?" Liu Bei said worriedly.

"Xuan De, what do you think about this matter?" Chen Gong asked.

Liu Bei pondered for a moment and said: "Xu County is the gateway to Yanzhou. Once it is lost, the entire Yanzhou will be in danger.

Zitai, do you mean to ask this uncle to send troops to support Xu County and fight against Cao thieves?"

"That's right. My lord is the governor of Yanzhou, and the people of Yanzhou belong to him. Now that Cao Cao has invaded, we must stand up." Chen Gong said firmly.

"Okay, in that case, this imperial uncle is willing to go to the war. Zitai, please give this imperial uncle the defense deployment drawings of Yanzhou." Liu Bei readily agreed.

Yuan Shu was dumbfounded watching from the side. Liu Bei was too easy to fool. Yuan Shu knew Liu Bei's character inside out. Liu Bei would never act rashly.

"Xuan De, Xu County is close to Xiangyang. You have to be careful." Chen Gong warned.

Liu Bei waved his hand and said, "Zitai, don't worry. Cao Cao's target is not my uncle, but other princes.

So as long as I can avoid Cao Cao, the other princes will have time to prepare."

Liu Bei's words were very insightful. What he meant was that Cao Cao was only targeting a certain prince and would not cause any harm to Liu Bei.

Chen Gong heaved a sigh of relief: "My Lord, I will immediately send you the Yanzhou defense deployment map."

"Okay." Liu Bei nodded.

Liu Bei and Yuan Shu then left Chen Gong's mansion.

On the other side, Cao Ang sat in the big tent and looked at counselors such as Xun Yu and Ju Shou.

"Feng Xiao just sent me intelligence. Dong Zhuo has captured Xu County and is continuing eastward to attack Xuzhou.

What do you think Dong Zhuo's purpose in attacking Xuzhou is?"

Cao Ang's eyes swept across the scene and finally fell on Ju Shou.

Ju Shou was the most skilled planner under Cao Ang, and Cao Ang entrusted this important task to him.

Ju Su bowed and said, "My lord, I think Dong Zhuo is after Xuzhou's resources."

Cao Ang's face turned dark. This answer really made him extremely upset.

"Xuzhou is a rich place, even Yanzhou cannot compare to it.

It is perfectly normal for Dong Zhuo to covet Xuzhou." Cao Ang sighed. He had known for a long time that Dong Zhuo coveted Xuzhou, but he was not sure.

"My lord, it is inevitable that Dong Zhuo will capture Xuzhou.

Xuzhou’s strategic location is really important.

If the lord sends troops to support, Dong Zhuo will probably take advantage of the situation.

By then, the situation in the world will be unpredictable. "Ju Su analyzed. (End of this chapter)