Thank you for your attention to history, we are telling it in chronological order, so we will analyze the history of Deng Ai's sneak attack in detail later. Next, let's talk about Liu Bei.
After the Xuzhou uprising, Liu Bei put Cao Cao in a very passive situation. Faced with this situation, Cao Cao decided to personally lead his troops to conquer Xuzhou. However, at this time, Yuan Shao in the north was already preparing to go south, and most of the generals expressed opposition.
By observing**, we can speculate on Cao Cao's decision.
The generals put forward the suggestion of going north to attack Yuan Shao first, and at the same time sending deputy generals to conquer Liu Bei. Cao Cao originally planned this way, but Liu Dai, the chief of the Sikong Dynasty, and Wang Zhong, the general of Zhonglang, were easily defeated by Liu Bei.
Next, we need to speculate about Liu Bei's next move: if Liu Bei chooses to stand still like Liu Biao, it will be more beneficial for Cao Cao; Alternatively, Liu Bei may take the initiative to attack Xu County.
Cao Cao was well aware of Liu Bei's ambitions, and he believed that Liu Bei was a hero in the world, and if he was not defeated as soon as possible, it would definitely become a big disaster in the future. Despite his ambitions, Yuan Shao was indecisive and would not take immediate action.
Even if Liu Bei didn't act quickly, he had been mixed in Xuzhou for many years, and once he was allowed to gain a firm foothold, the entire southeast would never be at peace. The difficult victory in the Battle of Guandu made Cao Cao well aware of Liu Bei's threat, and once he was allowed to flank in Xuzhou, Cao Cao would face great risks.
Therefore, no matter what the choice is, Cao Cao needs to defeat Liu Bei first, but this is also a big gamble.
If Cao Cao could not make a quick victory in Xuzhou, and at the same time Yuan Shao made an all-out onslaught to break through the front line of the Yellow River, and one went south to Xu County, Cao Cao's return to Surabaya would be cut off, and he would face the possibility of defeat.
Cao Cao took advantage of Yuan Shao's hesitation and successfully moved south and held the Yellow River defense line. Yuan Shao did not attack with all his strength because of strategic considerations, and looked forward to the stalemate between Cao Cao and Liu Bei.
However, Liu Bei's swift defeat disappointed Yuan Shao, and Cao Cao took the opportunity to advance and capture Liu Bei's wife and Guan Yu. Why did Liu Bei lose so quickly? It may be due to his carelessness that he underestimated Cao Cao's initiative and field combat ability.
Liu Bei then fled to Jizhou and was warmly welcomed by Yuan Shao. Yuan Shao sent Liu Bei to contact Liu Pi's Yellow Turban Liu Pibu in Runan County, and Liu Bei successfully crossed the blockade line and commanded his men and horses to attack Xu County, and the anti-Cao forces grew in momentum.
Cao Cao's troops were engaged in a fierce battle with Yuan Shao's army on the battlefield of Guandu, while Xu County had only a few garrison troops. Faced with this situation, Cao Cao was under tremendous pressure, and there were no troops to draw and no generals to send, which made him deeply worried.
However, Cao Ren had a suggestion, he believed that the southern counties could not come to the rescue of Xu County due to the urgency of Guandu, and Liu Bei was pressing the border with a large army at this time, and their betrayal was normal.
Although Liu Bei had just led Yuan Shao's troops, Cao Ren thought that he had not been used for it, and he could be broken with a single blow. Cao Cao decided to gamble, and he sent Cao Ren's most elite troops, the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, to attack Liu Bei and drive him away, and then Cao Ren reclaimed the various rebel counties.
The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry was Cao Cao's guard, and all of them were selected by thousands of people, although the number was not large, only about 5,000 people, but the strength was strong.
Who is the No. 1 guerrilla warfare expert in the Three Kingdoms? The Battle of Guandu Cao Cao, why did he insist on fighting Liu Bei first February**Dynamic Incentive Plan Cao Ren easily defeated Liu Bei, and then he returned to Xu County with his troops, which showed his excellent penetrating ability and the strength of a guerrilla warfare expert.
Therefore, if the Three Kingdoms want to select experts in guerrilla warfare, can Liu Bei be ranked first?
After Yuan Shao's crushing defeat at Guandu, Cao Cao decided to attack Liu Bei in the south. In desperation, Liu Bei could only go south to Liu Biao. Today, Liu Bei is well-known, having dealings with Gongsun Zhan, Tao Qian, Lü Bu, Yuan Shu and Cao Cao, and also holds the titles of General Zuo and Yuzhou Assassin.
His prestige is unique in the whole world. The heroes of Jingzhou have taken refuge in Liu Bei, and the number is increasing day by day. Although Liu Biao personally went to the suburbs to greet Liu Bei and entertained him as a guest, he was still secretly wary of Liu Bei.
He found Liu Bei a place closest to Cao Cao - Xinye. Xinye is located between Wanxian and Xiangyang, just like Xiaopei back then, it is the key point of the enemy and our attack.
Liu Bei has worked hard for many years, but he was used as a shield again, and his heart must be extremely tormented. He has been out for decades, once dominant, but now the situation is not much different from the beginning, no talent, no wealth, no territory.
In addition, Xinye is only more than 50 miles away from Wanxian County, and Cao Cao may attack at any time, so should he flee at that time? Liu Bei is close to middle age and has experienced many ups and downs, when will he be able to realize his status as an imperial uncle?
Liu Bei himself also realized that he was old, but his achievements were not accomplished, so he had a "sigh of flesh". Don't be discouraged, Uncle Huang, please hold on a little longer, your assistant talent is coming!