We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

It’s the middle of February in the lunar calendar!

Since the beginning of spring, the new year's spring plowing has begun in the entire Yanzhou, or to be precise in most of the Han Dynasty.

Cao Cao has already begun planning to attack Xuzhou. The entire Yanzhou is like a large machine running, and every second counts.

In addition to inspecting the spring plowing fields as usual, Xi Yu spent the rest of his time training the soldiers in the transport camp.

The current training intensity is slightly weaker than before, but the intensity is still stronger than other camps.

At this moment, there are not a few wild pigs being raised in the military camp.

In one month, the wild pig that was initially castrated has gained a lot of weight.

"After this morning, let's kill those fat and strong wild pigs!"

Looking at the soldiers who were still struggling with training, Xi Yu thought for a while and decided to take advantage of this time to directly replenish the food for the soldiers.

Those adult wild pigs, after a period of breeding, are almost time to slaughter.

Except for those piglets that can continue to be raised, there is no need to continue raising these adult wild pigs.

Killing saves trouble.

“Is wild pig meat really edible?”

Dian Wei didn't believe it. After hearing that Xi Yu planned to kill those wild pigs to supplement the food for everyone, Dian Wei shook his head like a rattle.

Zhao Yun didn't have any objections.

The Huotou Army in the baggage camp did not have much resistance to what Xi Yu ordered.

Although wild pig meat has a bit of a fishy smell, it is still meat after all. The entire military camp has not eaten meat for a long time.

After the brothers' current training, they are already a little unable to hold on.

Supplementing with meat is better than nothing.

The process of killing the pig was extremely smooth. After a few heart-rending wails, the series of processes was over.

The cooks in the camp are all veterans, and their knife skills are superb. The pork has been cut up in no time.

Xi Yu directed the other party to start dealing with the pork issue.

Not long after, the pork had been processed.

Later, he led several cooks and personally told them how to make the pork delicious.

Although there are not too many seasonings in this era, there are still some.

Although the process of boiling meat in white water is extremely simple, the processed pork no longer has much odor.

When the aroma of pork began to reverberate in the camp, the soldiers had already left their saliva in their mouths.

"Gudong!"

Dian Wei's throat couldn't help but roll. He couldn't help but feel his heart beating wildly as he looked at the large pieces of pork in his bowl.

Didn't you say that pork is a little sour? Why does it smell so good now?

The rest of the soldiers couldn't bear it for a long time. After the pork was divided, someone finally couldn't help but taste it first.

As the first person began to eat pork, the second person followed, and then the third person.

The sounds of banging and banging people's mouths could be heard in the camp.

Until Dian Wei looked up and saw Zhao Yun also squinting his eyes and starting to eat pork, he couldn't bear it anymore.

After stuffing the fatty meat into his mouth, the stinky smell he imagined did not appear.

Even a little soft and waxy, and extremely smooth in the mouth.

Before Dian Wei could taste it, his throat rolled unsatisfactorily, and the pork in his mouth rolled down his throat.

"this?"

"how?"

Xi Yu turned his head and glanced at Dian Wei, who was a little stunned. The latter's eyes were obviously stunned at this moment.

The expression on that face was particularly wonderful.

"Is this really pork belly?"

It was hard for Dian Wei to believe that if he hadn't watched those people kill the master with his own eyes, he would have basically watched the subsequent series of processes with his own eyes.

Otherwise, it would be hard for him to believe that what he just ate was pork.

However, the taste that exploded on his taste buds was so tempting that he was still in a trance.

"Didn't I tell you that as long as pork is processed properly, it is very delicious? When have I ever lied to you?"

Xi Yu smiled and said to Dian Wei that the pork in the camp was being divided among 3,000 people. In fact, there wasn't much in each person's bowl.

Seeing that Dian Wei didn't seem to taste it, Xi Yu took out the pieces of meat from his bowl and put them in Dian Wei's bowl.

"Try again?"

Seeing Xi Yu put the pork in his bowl, Dian Wei did not hesitate. This time he put it in his mouth and did not make a sound for a long time.

Wild pigs are edible!

It even tastes better than beef!

This kind of thing spread quickly in the military camp!

Many people didn't believe it at first, but 3,000 people began to spread the word, and the smell of meat cooked in the baggage camp had already spread to other camps.

This thing started to spread faster.

"Is pig meat really edible?"

Inside the camp, Cao Cao was in a daze for a moment when he heard the news coming from Cao Cao's camp.

However, this thing should be true.

Thinking that Xi Yu had worked hard to get these wild boars and raise them, he knew that wild pigs were edible.

But is it really as delicious as rumored?

Not even as good as beef.

Cao Cao didn't believe in such a thing!

However, the pork thing was just an episode after all.

After spring plowing began, Cao Jun's camp had already begun planning the war against Xuzhou.

Cao Ren and Xia Houyuan returned to Xuzhou long ago, waiting for Cao Cao's army to reorganize and set off.

The whole of Xuzhou seems to be in turmoil because of this.

Inside Cao Jun's camp.

"Feng Yi, do you want to accompany the army in this battle?"

After getting ready, Cao Cao asked Xi Yu if he wanted to go to Xuzhou with the army.

"My lord has forgotten, I am in charge of the supply camp this time, so I will naturally follow you to Xuzhou, but this time my lord should go first!"

Hearing Xi Yu's response, Cao Cao seemed to have come to his senses.

"Oh, I almost forgot, Fengyi is now in charge of the supply camp!"

"Since I am responsible for food and grass matters, I have nothing to worry about!"

According to the original plan, when the army went on an expedition in this era, food and grass would go first, but because of the emergence of wheelbarrows and other things for transporting food and grass.

Xi Yu was not in a hurry to set off first.

The next day, after Cao Cao took Xi Zhicai and led the army to the expedition, he was still in Yanzhou unhurriedly checking on spring plowing and other matters.

If he remembered correctly, historical records record that in the first year of Xingping, there was a severe drought in the world, and it was even worse in Guanzhong.

This severe drought caused the Sili area to be the most severely affected, and Yanzhou, Xuzhou and other states also suffered heavy losses.

There is no need to worry too much about spring plowing in Yanzhou right now. If there is a waterwheel and the like, even if there is a severe drought, it will not be a problem for Yanzhou to ensure a harvest.

…

Yanzhou Chenliu!

Hearing that Cao Cao's army had already set off, Zhang Miao was in an unprecedented mood.

"Gongtai, we need to be careful about what we are waiting for!"

After saying something to Chen Gong, Zhang Miao was now more nervous than before.

Now that Cao Cao's army is out, it proves that he has no doubts about him and only needs to wait for the war in Xuzhou to begin.

Once the plan goes well, capturing Yanzhou shouldn't be a problem.

"I have contacted the Yanzhou nobles recently. They have also been grudges against Cao Cao for a long time."

"As long as we can succeed, the entire Yanzhou will change hands in a short period of time, and even Cao Cao will be powerless by then!"

Chen Gong smiled and held a few strands of beard on his chin, his eyes seemed to sparkle again.

"Lu Bu's side is also ready. Now, we just need to wait for the opportunity!"

…

Xuzhou!

When Cao Cao led his army from Yanzhou, the entire Xuzhou received the news immediately.

Tao Qian, who was originally busy entrusting Xuzhou to Liu Bei, already wanted to entrust Xuzhou to Liu Bei as soon as possible.

However, Liu Bei did not accept his request immediately.

On the contrary, Liu Bei sincerely refused to accept, saying that he was only invited to help and was not plotting against Xuzhou.

In this regard, although Tao Qian wanted to hand over Xuzhou to the other party, he was also a little helpless.

Inside Xiapi City.

"Brother, the envoy has prepared the Xuzhou Great Seal for you, why do you refuse to accept it?"

Zhang Fei was a little confused about Liu Bei not taking over as the great seal.

It was obvious that Tao Qian wanted to entrust Xuzhou to Liu Bei, and his words and deeds did not even seem to be false.

Why is my eldest brother so unwilling?

"Brother, what the third brother said is true. Since Tao Shijun is willing to entrust Xuzhou to you, why wouldn't An be willing to accept it?"

The matter entrusted to Xuzhou before, Guan Yu only thought it was a rumor.

Unexpectedly, after meeting Tao Qian, the other party intended to entrust Xuzhou to Liu Bei.

Guan and Zhang were naturally extremely happy to hear such news from the other party.

Originally, they followed Liu Bei everywhere, but now they can have their own territory.

Xuzhou is a good place. If my eldest brother can really be appointed as the pastor of Xuzhou, then the two of them will naturally be better off.

However, what he didn't expect was that Liu Bei had no intention of accepting Tao Qian's humility.

Guan Yu could tell that the eldest brother at home really didn't want the position of Xuzhou at this time.

Guan Yu was also a little puzzled by such a good opportunity.

"Why!"

Liu Bei glanced at his two brothers and sighed casually.

"Currently, Cao Cao is determined to conquer Xuzhou. A few days ago, spies came to report that Cao Cao has led his army out of Yanzhou, and his troops will be at the gates of Xuzhou soon!"

"How can Brother Wei take over Xuzhou at this time of crisis?"

Tao Qian was sincere and Liu Bei knew it.

However, he really couldn't accept Xuzhou's seal at this time.

If he takes the seal and fails to stop Cao Cao's attack, wouldn't it be in vain?

What's more, taking over Xuzhou at this time, if word spread, he thought he was taking advantage of others' danger!

Liu Bei was unwilling, and Guan and Zhang did not say anything in the end.

the other side.

After Cao Cao led the army on the expedition, Xi Yu organized his supplies and prepared to set off.

"Zilong, you will stay in Yanzhou this time. Don't tell others about the trail you took Xiangyong to explore a few days ago!"

Two days before the spring plowing, after confirming that Cao Cao was preparing to go on an expedition, Xi Yu became somewhat wary of Lu Bu.

Although he could kill the matter, there was still some instability within Yanzhou.

If not, with the planning of Lu Bu, Chen Gong and others, it would be impossible to leave Cao Cao with only three counties.

After thinking about it, Xi Yu decided to let nature take its course and take advantage of the chaos in Yanzhou to completely remove the internal factors causing chaos.

With Xun Yu and Cheng Yu here, it can at least ensure that Juancheng will not miss.

In this case, you can give it a try.

The incident in Yanzhou also allowed Cao Cao to see something clearly, which is not a bad thing.

Cao Cao is too anxious now. Before, whether he was pacifying Yanzhou or attacking Xuzhou, everything went too smoothly.

This defeat may make Cao Cao calm down.

However, Xi Yu naturally could not sit back and watch Lu Bu enter Xuzhou. He had already asked Zhao Yun to lead people to explore the surrounding terrain.

There is a trail leading directly to Puyang.

With such a way out, it would be easy to deal with Lu Bu when the time comes.

"Don't worry, sir!"

Zhao Yun nodded.

He glanced at Xi Yu with some gratitude.

This time Cao Jun attacked Xuzhou, Xi Yu did not intend to take him with him, perhaps because he cared about Liu Bei and others.

If he follows the army into Xuzhou, he will inevitably encounter Liu Bei.

At that time, Zhao Yun will be somewhat in a dilemma.

This time Xi Yu arranged for him to stay in Yanzhou, which was exactly what Zhao Yun wanted.

As for the previous trail that led directly to Puyang, Zhao Yun didn't know what his intention was.

But Zhao Yun is not a meddlesome person.

All he needs to know is that he has his own uses.

Xi Yu nodded, and after giving instructions to Zhao Yun, he ordered Dian Wei to take the soldiers from the transport camp to go ahead.

Of course, training along the way cannot be delayed.

In today's baggage camp, because of the supplement of meat, daily training can be added.

There is no difficulty in transporting grain at the moment. In transporting grain, adding pulling force is not a problem.

By the way, Xi Yu also planned to take the baggage battalion to clean up the bandits in Yanzhou along the way.

…

Early March!

Cao Cao has led the army to Xuzhou. Xuzhou, which was originally a little calm, seems to have become depressed again with Cao Cao's arrival.

As for the areas that had been gathered under Cao's army, before Cao's army arrived, there were indispensable agitations for a comeback in these towns.

But with the arrival of Cao Cao's army, such news was suppressed in an instant.

Cao Jun's soldiers and horses are powerful, and these people dare not show any signs at this time.

At the same time, Xi Yu on the other side also began to slowly move towards Xuzhou with his baggage loaded.

"Has Ma Teng arrived in Chang'an?"

Not long after setting off from Yanzhou, Xi Yu received a letter from Xun Yu from Yanzhou.

The content of the letter only said that Ma Teng from Liangzhou arrived in Chang'an with his army, and seemed to want to see Emperor Xian.

Soon after Ma Teng arrived in Chang'an, the situation in the entire Sili area seemed to become more tense in an instant.

Ma Teng led his army to garrison on the Ba Bridge, and with Ma Teng's arrival, Li Jue, who originally controlled the Sili area, naturally couldn't bear it.

Ma Teng threatened to have an audience with Emperor Xian, but was rejected by Li Jue immediately.

Naturally, it was impossible for Li Jue to agree to let Ma Teng see Emperor Xian casually.

If it were just Ma Teng and a few others, Li Jue probably wouldn't refuse this kind of thing, but who asked Ma Teng to come with the army!

If the other party is allowed to see Emperor Xian, then if one of the princes comes over, he will have to let the other party see Emperor Xian.

So who is he?

Li Jue repeatedly refused Ma Teng's request to meet him, and Ma Teng became a little angry.

Immediately afterwards, he joined forces with his servant Ma Yu, Zuo Zhonglang general Liu Fan, Jianyi doctor Zhong Shao, Zhonglang general Du Chun and others.

There is a strong tendency to have a fight with Li Jue.

After reading the news about Chang'an, Xi Yu didn't take it to heart. The matter between Ma Teng and Li Jue was not a big deal.

If I remember correctly, although the two fought later, Ma Teng was defeated by Li Jue in the end.

In short, Ma Teng followed Han Sui and fled back to Liangzhou in despair.

He casually picked up the second letter sent by Xun Yu.

Xiyu opened it again.

This time the content is simpler and is about Yuan Shu in Huainan.

Since Yuan Shu was defeated by Cao Cao last year, the opponent has obviously become more honest and has no intention of attacking Yanzhou.

But because of Liu Biao, the thorn in Yuan Shu's side was now completely replaced by Liu Biao.

Sun Ce, who is under his command, does not seem to have much movement for the time being.

Since Sun Jian's death, all the troops under his command are now controlled by Yuan Shu.

Sun Ce seemed to want to ask Yuan Shu for help, but the other party ignored Sun Ce at all.

He randomly gave the other party a professional title, allowing him to recruit troops under his command, and then sent Sun Ce away.

"Hasn't Sun Ce shown up yet?"

After Xi Yu saw the contents of the letter, he raised his eyebrows slightly, and then thought of the result.

It seems that Sun Ce has not given the imperial seal to Yuan Shu at this time. At this time, Yuan Shu's attitude towards the other party is obviously not important.

By the time Sun Ce gave the jade seal to Yuan Shu, it was almost time for Sun Ce to break away from Yuan Shu and start his own business.

However, Sun Ce died young after all, and the other party was not taken into consideration by Xi Yu at all. The reason why he paid attention to Sun Ce was just to see when Zhou Yu would show up.

There was no movement from Sun Ce at the moment, so Xi Yu naturally didn't pay too much attention.

There was no other content in Xun Yu's letter. After thinking about it, Xi Yu decided to reply to Xun Yu's previous letter.

Regarding Lu Bu, after thinking about it, he still wanted to give Xun Yu a reminder.

[Brother Wen Ruo, seeing a letter is like seeing you in person!

Governor Yu leads the heavy supply camp and is approaching Xuzhou. It is expected that the battle of Xuzhou will begin in a few days!

Now I have something to tell my brother!

I had previously met Chen Liu and Zhang Miao, and investigated this person in Chen Gong, and found that these two people were connected with Lu Bu, who was temporarily living in Hanoi.

…

Yu is worried that he is plotting something in Yanzhou, and I hope my brother will take it seriously! 】

In the end, Xi Yu decided to tell Xun Yu what he knew, although in the original history, Xun Yu and Cheng Yu completely guaranteed that Juancheng was not in danger.

However, what has not happened yet, who knows if there will be other variables.

After thinking about it, Xi Yu sent a letter to Xun Yu.

"Send this letter back to Juancheng quickly and make sure it is handed over to the army commander!"

After handing the letter to the military envoy, Xi Yu raised his head and looked into the distance.

The spring breeze blows in the face, and in the fields in the distance, the people who are busy farming are all bent down.

Someone was plowing the land with a curved shaft plow.