Honglou: This bastard is too persuasive.

Chapter 690 Bystanders

"Brother Gonglu, don't underestimate the enemy." Cao Cao frowned and reminded him worriedly, "Hulao Pass is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and Dong Zhuo has sent a fierce general like Lu Bu to guard it. We must not act rashly."

However, Yuan Shu did not listen to Cao Cao's advice at all. He waved his hand and ordered his general Yu She to go to the battle. "Charge forward and capture Lu Bu. I will reward you handsomely!"

Yu She took the order, holding a spear, and galloped towards Hulao Pass. On the top of the pass, Lu Bu saw someone going to fight, and a sneer of contempt appeared on his lips. He jumped up with a Fang Tian painted halberd in his hand, jumped onto the Red Hare, and rushed down the pass like a black lightning.

"Come here and give your name!" Lu Bu's voice rang out like a huge bell, echoing on the battlefield.

"I am Yu She, a general under Yuan Shu!" Yu She responded loudly and stabbed Lu Bu with the spear in his hand.

Lü Bu was not in a hurry, he just leaned aside and easily dodged Yu She's attack. Then he swung his Fang Tian Hua Ji, a flash of cold light passed by, and before Yu She even had a chance to react, he was stabbed off his horse by Lü Bu's halberd.

"Who else is here to die?" Lu Bu waved his Fang Tian Hua Ji and laughed loudly towards the sky, his laughter full of sarcasm and arrogance.

There was an uproar in the coalition camp. No one expected Lu Bu to be so brave and kill a general in the blink of an eye. Jia Changsheng stood aside, watching all this quietly, and secretly sighed in his heart: "It is worthy of Lu Bu, and his reputation is well-deserved."

"I'm here to meet you!" Pan Feng, a general under Han Fu, the governor of Jizhou, rode out with a big axe in hand. He was confident of his bravery and did not take Lü Bu seriously. However, after only a few rounds of fighting with Lü Bu, Lü Bu chopped off his arm with a halberd and he fell off his horse.

"Hahahaha, the eighteen princes are nothing but this!" Lu Bu looked at the fallen Pan Feng and laughed again. That arrogant laughter seemed to declare his invincibility to the coalition forces.

Jia Changsheng shook his head slightly and thought to himself: "This is the course of history. In front of a truly powerful general, the resistance of ordinary generals seems so powerless." He still kept his troops in place, just quietly observing the situation on the battlefield.

"Could it be that we, the eighteen princes, are frightened by Lu Bu?" Yuan Shao said angrily with a livid face.

"Don't worry, leader. I have a plan." Cao Cao pondered for a moment and said slowly, "Although Lu Bu is brave, he is brave but not wise. We can adopt a rotation battle, fight in turns, consume his physical strength, and then look for an opportunity to defeat the enemy."

"Brother Mengde, this is a brilliant plan." Yuan Shao nodded in agreement. "Who is willing to go into battle first?"

"I'm coming!" Changsha governor Sun Jian, wearing a red cape and holding an ancient ingot knife, rode out on horseback. Sun Jian was known as the "Jiangdong Tiger", brave and good at fighting, and was a fierce general in the coalition of princes.

When Lü Bu saw Sun Jian going to fight, a glimmer of excitement flashed in his eyes. He brandished his Fang Tian Hua Ji and went straight for Sun Jian. Sun Jian was not afraid at all, and wielded his Gu Ding Dao to start a fierce fight with Lü Bu. The two fought back and forth for dozens of rounds, but it was difficult to determine the winner.

Jia Changsheng looked at the two people fighting fiercely on the battlefield, and secretly admired in his heart: "Sun Jian is worthy of being a hero of his generation. He can fight with Lu Bu for dozens of rounds. His strength should not be underestimated." He still had no plans to send troops. In his opinion, this battle was far from the time for him to take action.

However, as the battle continued, Sun Jian gradually felt exhausted. Seeing this, Lu Bu was secretly delighted and suddenly increased the intensity of his attack. He wielded his Fang Tian Hua Ji and attacked Sun Jian like a violent storm. Sun Jian could not resist and gradually showed signs of defeat.

"General Sun, I'm here to help you!" Just when Sun Jian was in danger, Gongsun Zan, the governor of Beiping, rode up on horseback, holding a spear and stabbed at Lu Bu. Lu Bu quickly turned around and fought Gongsun Zan. After fighting with Lu Bu for several rounds, Gongsun Zan knew he was no match for him, so he turned his horse and ran away.

"Where are you going!" Lü Bu shouted, spurring his horse to chase after him. Gongsun Zan's horse ran slower, and was about to be caught up by Lü Bu. At this critical moment, Zhang Fei suddenly rushed out from the side, holding a Zhangba Snake Spear, and shouted: "Don't be arrogant, you slave of three surnames, I am Zhang Fei from Yan!"

When Lü Bu heard Zhang Fei's shouting and cursing, he was furious. He gave up chasing Gongsun Zan and turned to fight Zhang Fei. Zhang Fei was not afraid at all, and wielded his Zhangba Snake Spear to fight Lü Bu to the death. The two fought back and forth for fifty rounds, but neither could win.

"Good Lü Bu, he's really powerful!" Seeing that Zhang Fei was unable to defeat him for a long time, Guan Yu, holding his Green Dragon Crescent Blade, rode out and joined the battle. Guan Yu and Zhang Fei joined forces to fight Lü Bu. The three of them fought together, with swords flashing and sabers flying, and it was hard to tell who was better.

Jia Changsheng's eyes were fixed on the battlefield, his heart filled with excitement: "Finally, it's time for the classic battle between three heroes and Lu Bu!" There was an excitement on his face that was hard to conceal. This battle, which was so famous in the novel, was now happening right before his eyes.

Liu Bei watched the battle from the sidelines. Seeing his two brothers fighting fiercely with Lu Bu, he was anxious. He held a double-edged sword and rode his horse to join the battle. Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei joined forces to besiege Lu Bu. Although Lu Bu was brave, he gradually felt exhausted in the face of the siege of Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei.

"These three are so powerful, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to win today." Lu Bu thought to himself, "It is better to hide from them for now and fight again another day." Thinking of this, Lu Bu made a feint with his halberd and jumped out of the battle circle.

"Lü Bu, where are you going!" Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei saw this and hurriedly spurred their horses to chase after him. Lü Bu rode his red rabbit horse and ran very fast, and in the blink of an eye he disappeared from everyone's sight.

"Hmph, we let Lu Bu escape today!" Zhang Fei was furious, waving his Zhangba Snake Spear and shouting curses.

"Yide, don't be angry." Liu Bei tried to comfort him. "Although we didn't capture Lu Bu today, we have dampened his spirit. Let's go back to the camp and make plans."

As Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei withdrew their troops and returned to the camp, the thrilling battle between the three heroes and Lu Bu came to an end. Jia Changsheng watched the smoke on the battlefield gradually dissipate, and his heart was filled with emotion. He knew that this battle was just a microcosm of the long war between the princes' coalition forces and Dong Zhuo's army, and there would be more challenges waiting for them in the future. And he will continue to look for his own opportunities and write his own legend in this chaotic world.

The echo of the battle between the three heroes and Lu Bu still reverberated on the battlefield in front of Hulao Pass, and the confrontation between the allied forces of the princes and Dong Zhuo's army entered a more delicate stage. Jia Changsheng returned to the tent, his heart still surging with excitement for the thrilling battle just now. He knew that the next story would be even more exciting, and he was like a spectator who stood aside, quietly waiting for the wheel of history to roll forward.

The next morning, as the sun was shining on the coalition's tent, Cao Cao summoned all the princes to discuss strategies to defeat the enemy again. Jia Changsheng also came to the central army tent. He found an inconspicuous corner and sat down, quietly listening to everyone's discussion.

"Although Lu Bu retreated yesterday, Hulao Pass is still difficult to attack. The old villain Dong Zhuo has stockpiled a large amount of food and troops inside the pass. If we can't conquer it as soon as possible, something unexpected might happen." Cao Cao frowned and said solemnly.

"Brother Mengde is right, but Lu Bu is so brave, what should we do?" Yuan Shao asked worriedly.

Just as everyone was lost in thought, a counselor stood up and said, "I have a plan. We can send people to bypass Hulao Pass through a small road and attack Dong Zhuo's food and baggage. Cut off his supply, and Hulao Pass will naturally fall." After hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Jia Changsheng listened to the side and laughed in his heart, "Isn't this the strategy used by Cao Cao in history? It seems that everything is going according to plan."

Therefore, Cao Cao personally selected an elite force and prepared to attack Dong Zhuo's food and supplies from a small road. Jia Changsheng looked at Cao Cao's busy figure and couldn't help but admire this hero in troubled times. He knew that although Cao Cao's action was full of risks, once successful, it would have a significant impact on the war situation.

At the same time, in Hulao Pass, Dong Zhuo also received news that the coalition forces were discussing a surprise attack on the grain and grass, so he quickly summoned Lu Bu and other generals to discuss countermeasures.

"Humph, these princes actually dared to set their sights on my food and supplies. Fengxian, you quickly take a group of men and horses and set up an ambush on the small road. Make sure to catch them all in one fell swoop!" Dong Zhuo said viciously.

"Yes, sir!" Lu Bu took the order and left.

When Jia Changsheng learned that Lü Bu was going to set an ambush, he was moved. He knew that a fierce ambush would take place next, and this was also a good opportunity for him to continue to enjoy this historical drama.

Cao Cao led his elite troops and moved forward carefully along the path. They were very careful along the way, fearing that they would alert the enemy. However, when they entered the valley, they suddenly heard a cannon shot, and Lü Bu led the ambush troops to attack from both sides.

"Oh no, we've been ambushed!" Cao Cao was horrified and quickly ordered a retreat.

Lu Bu wielded his Fang Tian Hua Ji, charging left and right in Cao Cao's army as if he was in an empty space. Cao Cao's soldiers fell one after another, screaming in agony. Seeing this, Cao Cao was extremely anxious, and he knew that he might be defeated this time.

Just when Cao Cao was in dire straits, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei and Liu Bei arrived with reinforcements. Seeing that Cao Cao's troops were beaten to a pulp by Lu Bu, they quickly joined the battle.

"Lu Bu, don't be so arrogant!" Guan Yu rushed towards Lu Bu on horseback, holding the Green Dragon Crescent Blade in his hand.

Seeing this, Lu Bu turned around and fought. Guan Yu and Lu Bu fought again, and neither of them gave in. Zhang Fei and Liu Bei were not to be outdone, and they rushed towards Lu Bu's men and started a fierce fight with them.

Jia Changsheng stood far away, watching the fierce fighting on the battlefield, and secretly admired in his heart: "This is the cruelty of troubled times, life and death is only a moment." He watched the three brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang fight against Lu Bu again, and had a deeper understanding of their bravery and loyalty.

Under the fierce resistance of Liu, Guan, and Zhang, and Cao Cao's reinforcements, Lü Bu's ambush troops gradually failed to hold out. Seeing the situation was not good, Lü Bu quickly ordered a retreat. Cao Cao was able to escape. Looking at the mess on the battlefield, he felt angry and relieved.

"This time, it is all thanks to the three brothers Liu, Guan and Zhang, otherwise I, Cao Cao, would have died here today." Cao Cao said gratefully to Liu Bei and others.

"General Cao, you are too polite. We are all here to defeat Dong Zhuo, so we should help each other." Liu Bei said with a smile.

After this ambush, both the allied forces and Dong Zhuo's army were badly hurt. The two sides temporarily fell into a stalemate, waiting for the next opportunity.

After Jia Changsheng returned to his tent, he began to think about his situation in this chaotic world. He knew that although he had an army, he was still an insignificant existence among the many princes. He must look for opportunities to improve his strength and influence.

Just as Jia Changsheng was deep in thought, there was a sudden noise outside the tent. He walked out of the tent and saw a soldier running towards him and reporting: "General, leader Yuan Shao summoned all the princes and said there was something important to discuss."

Jia Changsheng's heart moved, he knew that another good show was about to begin. He straightened his clothes and followed the soldiers to the central army tent.

In the big tent, all the princes had gathered together. Yuan Shao sat in the main seat with a gloomy face and a letter in his hand.

"Everyone, I just received news that Dong Zhuo actually sent someone to deliver a letter of persuasion for surrender." Yuan Shao said as he threw the letter on the table.

After hearing this, everyone showed surprise. They picked up the letter and passed it around.

"This old villain Dong Zhuo is really dreaming. How could we, the eighteen princes, be scared by a letter from him?" Yuan Shu said angrily.

"Yes, we must continue to fight against Dong Zhuo and eliminate this harm to the people of the world!" everyone echoed.

Jia Changsheng listened quietly at the side. He knew that this was just a delaying tactic by Dong Zhuo, but he also wanted to see how the princes would respond.

Just as everyone was filled with indignation, Cao Cao stood up and said, "Everyone, I think Dong Zhuo's letter of persuasion is ridiculous, but we cannot take it lightly. Since he has resorted to this trick, it means that he is also trying to deal with us. We should take this opportunity to strengthen our vigilance and find new strategies to defeat the enemy."

After hearing what Cao Cao said, everyone nodded in agreement. Then, the princes began to discuss how to strengthen their vigilance and find new strategies to defeat the enemy.

Jia Changsheng listened to the discussion and secretly admired Cao Cao's calmness and wisdom. He knew that in this chaotic world, only people like Cao Cao could keep a clear mind and make the right decisions in a complex situation.

As time went by, the confrontation between the allied forces of the princes and Dong Zhuo's army continued. Jia Changsheng still quietly watched the changes in this chaotic world. He knew that the real climax was still to come, and he would continue to look for his own opportunities in this chaotic world.

Outside Hulao Pass, the stalemate between the allied forces of the princes and Dong Zhuo's army made the situation increasingly tense, and every slight movement could trigger a chain reaction. In Luoyang City, Dong Zhuo sat in the main hall of the Grand Master's Mansion, his face so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip out. The recent war was extremely unfavorable to him. Although the allied forces of the princes failed to break through Hulao Pass in one fell swoop, they had been harassed and attacked many times, making him exhausted, and his troops and food supplies were greatly lost.

"A bunch of traitors!" Dong Zhuo smashed the wine glass in his hand to the ground and roared, "Eighteen princes, do you really think you can trap me to death here?"

(End of this chapter)