Three Kingdoms: At the beginning, Lu Bu was mistaken for his father-in-law

Chapter 3 Xuzhou Dilemma
"Why are you still here?"

Lu Bu, who had just walked out of the gate, saw Zhang Liao coming towards him, apparently waiting here.

"Hou Cheng is back from Xiaopei." Zhang Liao said in a low voice.

"How about it?"

Zhang Liao made a gesture of invitation, and after leading Lu Bu to a secluded place in the alleyway, he said in a deep voice:

"The situation is not good. Liu Bei has already recruited nearly [-] people. The speed is too fast."

"how can that be!"

Lu Bu's eyes widened in disbelief.

Two months ago, Liu Bei had less than [-] soldiers and horses, but now it is close to [-]. Where did he get his food and weapons?

"Marquis Wen, the Mi family, the richest man in Xuzhou, supported Liu Bei with all their financial resources, and even brought thousands of serfs there."

Lu Bu slammed his right fist against the wall angrily, "Liu Bei is so lucky, the Mi family voted for him but not me!"

"It's not just the Mi family, all the powerful families in Xuzhou are alienating us."

Zhang Liao frowned and sighed, "Ruo Rong complained of illness behind closed doors, Zang Ba hid in Langya, Zhao Yu went to the East China Sea, and the Zhang family and the Lu family, which of them kept thousands or even tens of thousands of serfs in captivity to avoid taxes Leaving aside the matter of hiding and paying, it’s also a duplicity with Marquis Wen.”

This question is tricky.

Princes, it doesn't mean that once you get a certain city, you really become the master of this place.

If you want to take the title of the master of Xuzhou, you must get the support of these aristocratic families.

Even, in many cases, these aristocratic families and princes are not necessarily in a subordinate relationship, but more like partners.

Lu Bu rubbed his swollen brows, and after a while, he suddenly thought of something, and looked at Zhang Liao, "What about Xiao Jian, didn't he say he would do his best to support me?"

Zhang Liao shook his head with a sigh, "Not long ago, Zang Ba took people to Jucheng to confiscate the Xiao family's assets for the crime of collaborating with the enemy."

"It's Zang Ba again!"

The veins on Lu Bu's forehead bulged, "Sooner or later I'll chop him!"

Originally, he pointed out that his defection can expand his strength, and at the same time, it can also drive the local powerful families, which is good.

"Marquis Wen, I think the problem still lies with Chen Deng."

Lu Bu nodded at Zhang Liao's words, "I understand."

They all knew that in the one-third of an acre of land in Xuzhou, the powerful families actually follow the lead of the Chen family. As long as the Chen family joins them, others will follow.

The hateful thing is that the Chen family and his son are really cunning. While letting Chen Deng enter the government to serve as a counselor, in the end it is just lip service. When the Chen family is really asked to contribute, he can always find a reason to prevaricate.

At this moment, Lu Bu had a deeper understanding of Lin Mo's sentence, "Chen Deng prioritizes the interests of the family when dealing with affairs."

Seeing that Lu Bu had nothing to say, Zhang Liao tentatively asked, "Marquis Wen, did you just dismiss that boy?"

Lu Bu knew what Zhang Liao wanted to say. If the situation in Xuzhou could not be improved, let alone Cao Cao, even Liu Bei might fight back.

Under such circumstances, marrying the Yuan family is not only the best choice, but also the only way out.

"I'll try to start from the Chen family again."

Lu Bu didn't say any more, and left the alleyway straight away.

In the next half month, Lu Bu really had ulterior motives to deal with Chen Deng. He wanted to use his personality charm to win Chen Deng to take refuge in him sincerely, instead of just talking about it.

Chen Deng's mind was already spinning fast, and there was an old fox Chen Gui behind his back to guide, every time Lu Bu punched, it was like being hit on a quilt and being dispelled.

He was also helpless.

On this day, Chen Gong, dressed in Confucian attire and with a goatee, hurried into the prefect's mansion.

"Marquis Wen! Marquis Wen!"

Chen Gong was holding a bundle of bamboo slips in his hand, and he didn't even bow in front of Lu Bu, saying: "Just now when the sentries were patrolling the outer city, they captured a suspicious person and found a secret letter from him! "

Secret letter?

At this moment in the prefect's mansion, Lu Bu was sitting at the head seat, the elegant Chen Deng was sitting on the left, Gao Shun and Zhang Liao were on the right, all four of them were staring at the bamboo slips in Chen Gong's hand.

"Read!"

"Preparing to pay homage to Sikong, Lu Bu is really the heart of a jackal, keeping it will be a serious disaster for the court; now, with the financial support of the Mi family, and the assistance of Sikong's weapons, Xiaopei has over ten thousand troops, and he is already capable of fighting.

Sikong is requested to lead the royal army to the front line on the 28th of this month, and immediately prepare to attack Xuzhou with Sikong from north to south, and kill the giant thief Lu Bu! "

After Chen Gong finished reading the content on the bamboo slips, everyone's faces were dull, and the hall was so quiet that only the sound of breathing could be heard.

Liu Bei asked Cao Cao to attack Xuzhou together. This is definitely bad news.

With their current strength, food, and ordnance supplies, they might not be able to last even a month.

boom!
Lu Bu slapped the Shuai table with his palm, and the four-inch-thick table broke in two, and sawdust flew.

"The big-eared thief has no faith! If I hadn't shot a halberd at the gate to save him, he would have been killed by Ji Ling long ago, and now he is repaying his kindness! If I don't kill him, I will never get rid of the hatred in my heart!"

Lu Bu's eyes were about to split open, and his fists were clenched.

Everyone seemed to have come to their senses, Gao Shun took the lead in bowing and said, "Marquis Wen, since Liu Bei wants to collude with Cao Cao in plotting Xuzhou, he will finally suggest sending troops to Peicheng!"

"Marquis Wen, these two forces must not be combined. Before Cao Liu reacts, we should surprise Xiaopei and deal with Liu Bei, so that we can concentrate on dealing with Cao Cao!" Zhang Liao also echoed.

After the two finished speaking, Chen Deng walked to the middle of the hall in a calm manner. After bowing, he said angrily:
"Liu Bei is a rare hypocrite throughout the ages. He hated Wen Hou for taking Xuzhou and was unable to fight, so he had to rely on Cao Cao.

I can even conclude that after the event is completed, Liu Bei will be named Xuzhou Mu. This is a deal.

Also ask Wen Hou to quickly regroup and kill him by surprise. This move can not only smash Liu Bei's conspiracy, but also deter Cao Cao! "

At the end, he did not forget to add, "By the way, I would like to support Marquis Wen with five thousand stones of grain and grass."

How can Lu Bu not be indifferent when everyone is in the same hatred, and there is food and grass to support him.

He glanced at Chen Gong. The latter had a sad face and didn't make any statement. He probably hasn't made up his mind yet, but that's not important anymore.

"Wen Yuan immediately sent people to Xiapi to recall Song Xian and Wei Xu, and Bo Ping quickly reorganized his troops and prepared to attack Liu Bei!"

After Lu Bu sat down again and gave the combat order, Gao Shun and Zhang Liao turned to go out, and Chen Deng followed behind them.

Chen Gong's mouth moved, wanting to say something, but he didn't speak in the end.

"and many more!"

Just as the three of them reached the door, Lu Bu suddenly stopped them.

A name flashed through his mind.

Lin Mo.

The content of this letter is exactly the same as what Lin Mo said before!
It was just because I was too annoyed at the beginning, and because I hadn't visited Lin Mo in the past half a month, I forgot about it.

Could it be that this is really a conspiracy by Cao Cao?
Or, just a coincidence?
Lu Bu couldn't make up his mind for a while, but because of what Lin Mo said before, he instinctively calmed himself down.

This kind of thing, you can't choose wrongly, otherwise you will be lost forever.

Seeing everyone looking at him suspiciously, and after pondering for a moment, Lu Bu still asked what was worrying him.

"You said, is it possible that this is Cao Cao's conspiracy?"

(End of this chapter)