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perations were suspended for a time。

Meanwhile Cao Cao was distributing rewards to his army for the late victory; and his spies were scouting all about Jizhou。

 He soon learned that Yuan Shao was ill; and that the youngest son Yuan Shang and Shen Pei were in mand of the city; while his brothers and cousin had returned each to his own。

 Cao Caos advisers were in favor of a speedy attack。

But he objected; saying; 〃Jizhou is large and well supplied。

 Shen Pei is an able strategist。

 And it behooves me to be careful。

 I would rather wait till the autumn when the crops have been gathered in so that the people will not suffer。

While the attack was being talked over there came letters from Xun Yu:

〃Liu Bei was strengthening himself at Runan with the force of Liu Pi and Gong Du and; when he heard that you was attacking Jizhou; he said he would take the opportunity to march on the capital。

 Wherefore you; Sir; should hasten homeward to defend Xuchang。

This news disconcerted Cao Cao。

 He left Cao Hong in mand on the river bank; with orders to maintain the appearance of strength there; while he led the main part of his army to meet the threatened attack from Runan。

Meanwhile Liu Bei; his brothers; and the leaders; having gone forth with the intention of attacking the capital; had reached a point near the Rang Mountains when Cao Cao came upon them。

 So Liu Bei camped by the hills and divided his army into three; sending Guan Yu and Zhang Fei with ten thousand troops each to entrench themselves southeast and southwest respectively of the main body; which he and Zhao Yun manded。

When Cao Cao came near; Liu Bei beat his drums and went out to where Cao Cao had already arrayed his army。

Cao Cao called Liu Bei to a parley; and when the latter appeared under his great standard; Cao Cao pointed his whip at him and railed; saying; 〃I treated you as a guest of the highest consideration。

 Why then do you turn your back on righteousness and forget kindness?〃

Liu Bei replied; 〃Under the name of Prime Minister you are really a rebel。

 I am a direct descendant of the family; and I have a secret decree from the Throne to take such offenders as you。

As he said these words; he produced and recited the decree which is known as the 〃Girdle Mandate。

Cao Cao grew very angry and ordered Xu Chu to go out to battle。

 As Liu Beis champion; out rode Zhao Yun with spear ready to thrust。

 The two warriors exchanged thirty bouts without advantage to either。

 Then there arose an earth…rending shout and up came the two brothers; Guan Yu from the southeast and Zhang Fei from the southwest。

 The three armies then began a great attack; which proved too much for Cao Caos troops; fatigued by a long march; and they were worsted and fled。

 Liu Bei having scored this victory returned to camp。

Next day he sent out Zhao Yun again to challenge the enemy; but it was not accepted and Cao Caos army remained ten days without movement。

 Then Zhang Fei offered a challenge which also was not accepted。

 And Liu Bei began to feel anxious。

Then unexpectedly came news that the enemy had stopped a train of supplies brought by Gong Du; and at once Zhang Fei went to the rescue。

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