Chapter 356

As a result, Huainan was not held either, and he was driven out by Sun Ce, whereabouts unknown.

The position of the master of Xuzhou, after Tao Qian died, was inherited by Tao Shang.

This was undoubtedly even more full of helplessness for the Xuzhou aristocratic families.

What kind of trash Tao Shang was, did they not have a clue in their hearts?

Letting such a person sit in the position of the master of Xuzhou.

It was equivalent to being a mascot.

It could not play any effective leadership role.

But besides Tao Shang, did the Xuzhou aristocratic families have other choices?

Obviously, they had none.

Therefore.

Mi Zhu, as one of the "Three Giants of Xuzhou," was even more full of worry about the future of Xuzhou.

As the saying goes.

Misfortunes never come singly.

Just when Mi Zhu was worried about where the future path lay.

Suddenly, a guard beside Tao Shang came to the gate of the Mi mansion, and after reporting, reported to Mi Zhu:

"Mr. Mi, the master invites you to the Governor's Mansion to discuss matters."

"Please go quickly."

"Mr. Chen and General Cao are also there."

Hearing this, the expression on Mi Zhu's face changed suddenly.

Since Chen Deng and Cao Bao were already waiting in the Governor's Mansion, it must be a matter of extreme urgency.

So, Mi Zhu set off in a hurry, led by the guard to Tao Shang's Governor's Mansion.

When Mi Zhu arrived, the faces of Cao Bao and Chen Deng were already full of worry.

Tao Shang was panicked, looking like he had lost his soul.

Seeing this, Mi Zhu quickly asked:

"What happened?"

Chen Deng and Cao Bao looked at each other, and finally Chen Deng replied on their behalf:

"The Cao army has killed their way here."

"They attacked without a declaration of war, and have already captured Xiaopei in just two days."

"It is less than a hundred miles away from my Peng Cheng."

Mi Zhu bit his lip.

He finally understood why the three people in the conference hall had such expressions.

The Cao army killed their way here, what does this mean?

It means that the war in Xuzhou will start again.

Everyone will pay a great price for it.

And this time, the situation is undoubtedly worse than the last time.

The name Xiaopei, although it doesn't sound very domineering.

But its strategic significance to Xuzhou is extremely important.

It can be said that Xiaopei is the gateway to the seat of Xuzhou, Peng Cheng.

Similar to the gateways of Luoyang, Sishui Pass and Hulao Pass.

Once Xiaopei is lost, Peng Cheng will immediately be exposed to the attack range of the Cao army.

Next, the options left for Mi Zhu and the others are only to defend Peng Cheng to the death, or retreat to Xiapi.

Xiapi is located in the middle of Xuzhou. In history, after Lu Bu took over Xuzhou, he moved the seat from the original Peng Cheng to Xiapi.

This led to the subsequent flooding of Xiapi by the Cao army.

But now, the roots of Mi Zhu, Chen Deng, and Cao Bao are almost all in Peng Cheng.

If they retreat to Xiapi rashly, everything in Peng Cheng will be occupied by the Cao army.

After losing these supplies in Peng Cheng.

Even if Xiapi has high walls and thick walls.

How can it block the Cao army like jackals, tigers, and leopards?

A feeling of despair permeated the conference hall.

Tao Shang raised his hand tremblingly, like a primary school student who didn't dare to answer questions rashly in later generations, and said in a weak tone:

"Can... can we move for reinforcements?"

Hearing this.

Cao Bao and Chen Deng smiled bitterly.

Their eyes were full of self-mockery.

Reinforcements?

Where would reinforcements come from?

Nowadays.

Among the feudal lords of Guandong, Gongsun Zan was thoroughly offended by them during the second coalition of feudal lords against Dong Zhuo. (For details, see Chapter 111)

After Liu Bei was defeated by Sun Ce, his whereabouts were unknown.

Yuan Shu was already dead, turned into ashes in the sea of fire.

As for Yuan Shao.

That damn guy is in the same boat as Cao Cao!

Not sending troops to help Cao Cao attack Xuzhou is already a blessing in misfortune.

(PS: In the history of the Battle of Xuzhou between Cao Cao and Tao Qian, Yuan Shao sent Zhu Ling to lead three battalions of about three thousand soldiers to support Cao Cao.)

Extremely awkward, in the whole world, there is no feudal lord who can help Xuzhou.

Wait, did I miss someone?!

In Mi Zhu's pupils, a different kind of light suddenly appeared.

Perhaps... this crisis in Xuzhou can really be solved by that person!