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Right away, Gongsun Xu, accompanied by Gao Shun, stood on top of the Xiao Pei City's head, and watched as Lv Bu, Chen Gong, together with ten thousand soldiers and horses, followed the official road towards the southeast direction of the Xuzhou.

Yesterday, after Gongsun Xu and Lv Bu discussed for a while, not only did Gongsun Xu not give up on scheming for the Xuzhou, he led his troops and followed him to the Qinghe County. Instead, Lv Bu gave him an errand — — After Lv Bu and Zhang Liao led the troops to the Xuzhou, the Xiao Pei City's defense was handed over to Gongsun Xu.

After turning the corner of the official road, Lv Bu turned his head and waved towards the city gate a few miles away, and Chen Gong, Zhang Liao and Mi Zhu followed and clasped their hands together to say their farewells. Gongsun Xu laughed and waved in response, but there was an additional trace of worry in his smile, Mi Zhu's abnormal actions had made him worried, if Liu Bei and him were to know of his identity, then Lv Bu would definitely be in great danger on his journey to Xuzhou! However, Lv Bu insisted on going. Gongsun Xu could not persuade her bitterly, he could only promise Lv Bu that he would help her watch over the Xiao Pei.

"Does the general have any worries?" Gao Shun acutely noticed that Gongsun Xu's expression was abnormal, and lowered his voice to ask.

"Yesterday, when Mi Zhu came to see Wen Hou, he seemed to already know my true identity." Gongsun Xu did not hide it and told her about the meeting with Mi Zhu yesterday.

After Gao Shun heard this, he was as worried as Gongsun Xu. If Mi Zhu's abnormal behavior was due to Liu Bei's orders, then inviting Lv Bu to lead the troops to the Xuzhou was clearly a conspiracy! However, he knew that once Lv Bu made up his mind, even ten oxen wouldn't be able to pull him back, so he could only helplessly shake his head. He hoped that Mi Zhu's abnormality was because he was worried about his sister and not because Liu Bei was scheming something.

Gongsun Xu said in a low voice: "General Gao, since Feng Xianxiong has left, there is no point in saying such words. We will guard the city well and wait for Feng Xianxiong's return! If Liu Bei really has some tricks up his sleeves, I will immediately lead my cavalry army to rescue him! "

"General, I thank you for your righteousness!" Gao Shun cupped his fists in thanks, turned his head and looked at the quiet street in the city, then asked softly: "I wonder what orders does General have?"

Gongsun Xu pointed at the city gate and said: "Immediately close the city gate. No one is allowed to open the city gate without this particular order! "After an hour, gather all the soldiers and horses in the city at the drill grounds. I need to arrange some things!"

"Here!" Gao Shun bowed and agreed, then turned and ran down the city walls.

Gongsun Xu held onto the city walls, raising his head to look at the mountain range in front of him where Lv Bu and his group had disappeared, he frowned and fell into deep thought.

Lv Bu and his group travelled at the same time, and after half a day, they arrived near the northern part of Xuzhou City.

Mi Zhu greeted Lv Bu, and brought his followers to report to Liu Bei.

Lv Bu frowned as he sent Mi Zhu off. Pointing to a nearby small mountain, he instructed Zhang Liao: "Wen Yuan, go up and see what is going on below Xuzhou City!"

Zhang Liao rode on his horse and looked over, only to realize that the Xuzhou City door was wide open, there was a large group of soldiers gathering below the city, all riding Liu Bei's flag, a few big subordinate officers were looking over, and the one in the middle seemed to be Liu Bei himself. He counted the number of people in the Xuzhou Army and realized that there were only twenty thousand at the most, then he urged his horse to report to Lv Bu.

"Feng Xian, it is indeed as Mi Zhu said. Liu Xuande is waiting at the city gates with over twenty thousand soldiers and horses."

"Seems like Mi Zhu is not lying! Let's go and meet Liu Xuande! Lv Bu waved his hands in a relaxed manner. At this point, he was even more convinced that Mi Zhu's abnormal behavior was not due to Liu Bei's orders, it seemed like nothing unexpected would happen during this trip to the Xuzhou!

"My lord, please wait!" Chen Gong suddenly called out to Lv Bu, and said in a heavy voice, "This subordinate is as worried as the General Gongsun, but we should still guard against Liu Xuande! This subordinate and General Wen Yuan will go over to check Liu Xuande's mouth first. If there really is nothing abnormal, this lord will not be too late! "

"How can I do that!" Lv Bu flatly refused, and shook his head: "Gong Tai does not need to worry, as long as I do not enter the city, Liu Xuande will have the heart of a traitor, what is there to be afraid of?"

Zhang Liao anxiously advised: "Feng Xiao, Mr. Gong Tai is right, let me first go see Liu Xuande! Now that we are in someone else's territory, we should still be more cautious! "

Chen Gong continued to advise him: "Master, the lives of the thousands of Bingzhou Army's people are all tied to you, we cannot be careless!"

"Forget it!" Just as you two said! " Lv Bu unhappily waved his hand, and got off his horse to rest.

Zhang Liao and Chen Gong cupped their fists and bowed, then ordered 500 people to rush down Xuzhou City.

"Master, Lv Fengxian has brought ten thousand men!" At this time, Mi Zhu had already seen Liu Bei, and reported in a low voice after bowing.

"Ten thousand men!" Liu Bei's eyes lit up, and turned to ask Guan Yu: "Second brother, are you sure Lv Bu hasn't been recruiting recently?"

"Absolutely not!" Guan Yu nodded his head, "Brother's monthly supplies to Xiao Pei is just sufficient. Furthermore, there are not enough people in Xiao Pei, even if Lv Fengxian wants to recruit people, he can't do anything!"

"Earlier, we heard from our spies that Lv Bu only had a total of 12,000 troops, but now that he brought over 10,000, isn't the Xiao Pei City's defense very weak? The heavens are truly helping me! " Liu Bei waved excitedly, and then laughed coldly: "Looks like Lv Fengxian doesn't know that his conspiracy with Gongsun Xu has been exposed, that's why he fearlessly came to see me! Lv Fengxian had no other choice in the past. I took him in and even gave the Xiao Pei to him to station at, but who would have thought that the wolf's ambition did not change, and actually chose to betray him again! This time, I will definitely make him regret his decision! "

Guan Yu said: "Brother, although Lv Fengxian's character is terrible, but he is valiant, there is no doubt about it. How about I follow brother to Suqian?"

"Could second brother not trust little brother?" Before Liu Bei could reply, Zhang Fei angrily said, "This time, I was premeditated, and my military power is more than two times that of Lv Fengxian, could it be that I am unable to take care of the three old servants? "If brother hurts a single hair, little brother will let second brother do as he pleases!"

"Third brother!" Liu Bei gave a low growl to stop Zhang Fei, and said respectfully: "We three brothers vow to live and die together, how can you speak such hurtful words? Second Brother is also worried about me, how can it be that he doesn't trust you? Hurry up and apologize to your second brother! "

Zhang Fei's words just now were filled with regret, but after hearing Liu Bei's words, he immediately cupped his fists and apologized to Guan Yu: "It was little brother who spoke carelessly just now, please forgive me!"

"No worries!" Guan Yu magnanimously waved his hand, and laughed: "Third brother is also worried about brother's safety, how could I blame you? Since Third Brother is so confident, then this one will not say anymore. It's just that Third Brother has to remember one thing, it's related to Brother's safety. No matter what happens, you cannot fight Lv Fengxian head on! "

Zhang Fei raised his eyebrows as if he was not convinced, but under Guan Yu's strict gaze, he still solemnly replied: "Please be at ease second brother, little brother will remember this!"

Mi Zhu had been quietly listening at the side the entire time. At this time, he suddenly pointed to the front and said, "Master, they're here! Eh? It seemed to be Zhang Wen Yuan and Chen Gongtai! Could Lv Fengxian have discovered that something is amiss? "

Liu Bei chuckled: "Zi Zhong's words are wrong! I feel that Lv Fengxian's actions are normal, he has always been cautious towards me, and isn't I the same? Zhang Wen Yuan and Chen Gongtai obviously wanted to test my attitude, this means that Lv Fengxian does not know that the matter has been leaked, if not he would not have made such an obvious move to arouse my suspicions! "

Mi Zhu cupped his hands: "Master is wise!"

Liu Bei continued to laugh: And according to a certain guess, this probing action was not Lv Fengxian's intention, but Chen Gongtai's suggestion! This man was talented, but unfortunately he had voted for Lv Fengxian, it was truly a pity! After this matter is over, I will definitely try my best to persuade him to come and seek refuge! "

While they were talking, Chen Gong and Zhang Liao had already arrived in front of them. Liu Bei straightened his clothes and slowly urged his horse to move forward to welcome them.

"Greetings Envoy Liu!" Chen Gong and Zhang Liao stopped ten-odd steps away, cupped their hands, and bowed to Liu Bei.

Liu Bei laughed and jumped off his horse. He walked over quickly and said: "Brother Gong Tai, General Wen Yuan, we will not meet each other for a month. The two of you are even more charming than before.

Chen Gong and Zhang Liao looked at each other and heaved a sigh of relief in their hearts. Since Liu Bei had taken the initiative to welcome him, this showed that even if he had some kind of sinister plan, he would definitely not display it at this moment. Otherwise, just Zhang Liao alone would be enough to suppress Liu Bei. As long as they left the Xuzhou City, Lv Bu would not fear Liu Bei's twenty to thirty thousand men while bringing twelve thousand soldiers and horses! The two of them jumped down from their horses and quickly walked towards Liu Bei.

"Where's Feng Xianxiong?" Liu Bei walked in front of Chen Gong and Zhang Liao, and after looking around left and right, he asked curiously.

Zhang Liao pointed to the woods a few miles away, cupped his fists and said: "Reporting to Envoy Liu, my Master's body was just a bit unwell right now, so he was resting in the forest over there. Please forgive him!"

"Oh?" Liu Bei was startled, and anxiously asked: "What's wrong with Feng Xian? Do you want me to call a physician? "

"No need!" Chen Gong smiled as he waved his hand, "My master didn't eat this morning, and continued to travel for half a day. He only needs to rest for a bit!"

"In that case, I won't be looking for a physician!" Come, let's go and see Feng Xianxiong! " Liu Bei waved his hand, and with Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's support, he walked towards the forest.